 August 3 is National Watermelon Day! Come to the Levy Center at 1:30 p.m. and join us for a piece of watermelon. It's 92 percent water, which is why it's so refreshing. This program is sponsored by Symphony of Evanston. Drop-ins welcome.
 Accessible CTA, Metra and Pace buses and trains are easy to use and the RTA would love to show you how! Attend a free Group Transit Orientation Program on Wednesday, August 17, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. No registration is required.
Topics covered will include:
- How to plan trips on CTA, Pace and Metra and the benefits of using accessible travel
- An overview of Ventra
- How to get a reduced fare or a ride free permit
- Q & A session with an RTA representative
 This free informational session on Wednesday, August 24, at 1 p.m., will help you recognize that most falls among adults result from multiple risk factors. You'll also identify strategies and resources that you can use to reduce your risk for falls. This program is presented by Occupational Therapists Marissa Malek and Chris Nees from Swedish Covenant Hospital. Pre-registration is required. Call the Levy Center at 847-448-8250.
 Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you're already retired. Looking to get back in the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond and growing friendship with Jules.
Watch "The Intern" at the Levy Center on Friday, August 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $1, Levy members; $5, nonmembers. This program is sponsored by Symphony of Evanston. To register, call 847-448-8250 (Class # 554104E6).
See the August - October Levy Newsletter for more programs and events. Questions? Call the Levy Center at 847-448-8250.
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