June News: Free Fitness Classes, Super Senior Day, and More!

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Free Fitness Week May 31 through June 5!

Senior Fitness

The Levy Center is offering free fitness classes Tuesday, May 31 through Sunday, June 5! This is a great opportunity to find the fitness class that's right for you without any obligations. View the free fitness week class scheduleand find additional class details in the summer edition of Evanston Life magazine.


Secretary of State Super Senior Day June 3

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Secretary of State Super Senior Day is a convenient and voluntary program for driver’s license renewal, which includes Rules of the Road classroom instruction, and a vision-screening exam. 

On Friday, June 3, a Rules of the Road Review Course will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required; call the Levy Center at 847-448-8250 or visit the front desk. This course will include a review of safe driving techniques and Illinois driving laws. 

The Secretary of State Mobile Driver Services Unit will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for participants to renew their driver’s licenses. An identification card can be obtained for $20; however, if you are age 65 and older you may obtain a free, non-expiring State of Illinois photo ID card. Drivers age 75 and older are required to take a driving test to renew their driver’s licenses; therefore they must visit a Secretary of State Driver Services facility.


Beginning and Intermediate Bridge Begins June 3

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Beginning Bridge: 10 a.m. to Noon
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge? Here’s your chance. Learn about bidding, point counting, and response to bids. This course is $36 for Levy members and $51 for non-members, and takes place from June 3 through July 8. (Class #524138)

Intermediate Bridge: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you played bridge but need to brush up on rules and terms? This is the class for you. To participate in the intermediate class, you should know ranking of suits, point count, opening bid requirements and generally understand how to play hands at a beginning level. This course is $36 for Levy members and $51 for non-members, and takes place from June 3 through July 8. (Class #524123)

Register online or call 847-448-8250.


Mark Damisch Concert and Ice Cream Social June 10

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Join us for Mark’s annual piano concert on Friday, June 10 at 1:30 p.m. as he gets ready to tour this summer. After the concert, there will be ice cream with lots of toppings! The cost is $3 for Levy members, and $8 for guests. Call 847-448-8250 or visit the Levy Center front desk to register. (Class # 554104D6) 


Introduction to Metalsmithing Class Begins June 15

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This introductory class is for those with no previous experience. Through instruction and demos, participants will have the opportunity to experiment and develop foundational jewelry-making skills and learn basic metalsmithing techniques, such as design, layout, sawing, texturing, forming and polishing. Using nickel, silver, copper and brass, participants will complete two to three pieces of jewelry in the six-week session. The fee includes basic materials and use of a limited set of tools. Students may bring tools and supplies or buy additional supplies from the instructor during class. The costs is $40 for Levy members and $95 for non-members. This class is held on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from June 15 through July 20, and is underwritten by the Levy Senior Center Foundation. Register online or call 847-448-8250. (Class #524601)


Register for the Art Alive Program on June 16

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On Thursday, June 16, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Debra Levie will present a program on Walter Burt Adams, a well-known Evanston artist, and other Illinois artists. There will be time for questions after the PowerPoint program. This is a free program, but pre-registration is required. The Levy Senior Center Foundation is underwriting the cost of this program. Call 847-448-8250 to register.


4th of July Home Décor Project June 27

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Are you getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July? Looking for something to put on your front door or hang on a wall? This is the class for you. On Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m., for only $10 you'll make a project that you'll be able to use in your home for the Fourth of July. The finished product will be on display the week prior to the beginning of the class. The cost is $10, Levy member; $25, non-member. Register online or call 847-448-8250. (Class #524124)


Memorial Day Holiday Schedule

The Levy Center will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. The Center will reopen on Tuesday at 7 a.m. See the City's news story for more information.


What Else is Happening at the Levy Senior Center?

View the May - July 2016 Levy Newsletter for more events and programs. Questions? Call 847-448-8250.