 On Thursday, February 11 at 1 p.m., Karen Sullivan, OTR/L,
CHT, will talk about the different types of arthritis, stages, and
prevention. We'll also discuss the many different exercises
and activities to keep your body moving and having fun. There
will be time for questions after the presentation. This free
program is presented by Presence Health Saint Francis Hospital, Occupational Therapy Department. Pre-registration is requested. Please register at the Levy Center's front desk or call 847-448-8250.
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 Evanston Symphony Orchestra’s (ESO) Musical Insights offers a prelude to
each concert. Hosted by The Merion
of Evanston, Musical Insights is a free, hour-long lecture
and recital that occurs at 1:30 p.m. on the Friday before each concert. The event lends insights into
the upcoming concert, but is also a musical event of its own
where Maestro Lawrence Eckerling and soloists perform. ESO’s General
Manager offers commentary and musical video and CD
excerpts. Refreshments are served.
On Friday, February 12, the Levy bus will depart for The Merion at
1:10 p.m. and return at 2:50 p.m. If you'd like a ride, please
register at the front desk.
The ESO’s Sunday, February 14 concert, Harmonica Meets
American Classics, will be held at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
at 2:30 p.m. Evanston’s Howard Levy is the supreme virtuoso
of the harmonica, and he makes his ESO debut playing his
own Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica and Orchestra, as well
as improvising special interludes within Gershwin’s classic
Porgy and Bess orchestral suite.
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 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special film at the Levy Center on Sunday, February 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.! The Age of Love follows the humorous and poignant
adventures of 30 seniors in Rochester, NY who sign up
for a first-of-its-kind speed dating event exclusively for
70- to 90-year-olds. From anxious anticipation through the
dates that follow, it’s an unexpected tale of intrepid seniors
who lay their hearts on the line, and discover how dreams and
desires change—or don’t change—from first love to the far
reaches of life. Refreshments will be served after the movie. Admission is $1, Levy members; $5, non-members. Class #554104A6. (Please note: This event will be held on Sunday, February 14. The print version of this newsletter incorrectly listed the event as on Saturday.)
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 Mariano's Pharmacy will hold an on-site vaccine clinic at the Levy Center on Tuesday, February 16, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Are you 65 years of age or older? Protect yourself against
pneumonia and shingles! A new pneumonia vaccine has recently been recommended and it's FREE with Medicare
Part B. Come to the clinic to find out more information. Please
remember to bring your insurance cards so your vaccines can be processed.
 "Giving Thanks" by Horace Pippin
On Thursday, February 18, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., join us for Art Alive! Debra Levie will present a program on African American artists and African American museums. There will be time for questions after the presentation. This is a free program, but pre-registration is required. Please call 847-448-8250 or stop by the Levy Center front desk. The Levy Senior Center Foundation is underwriting the cost of this program.
 Know someone who's made a positive impact in the lives of older adults in Evanston? Nominate them for the 2016 Aging Well Award! Nominations must be submitted by Monday, February 29. The winner will be honored at the Evanston Aging Well Conference on Friday, May 6, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at The Merion. More >>>
View the February - April 2016 Levy Newsletter for more events and programs. Questions? Call 847-448-8250.
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