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Check out this week’s Levy Senior Center e-newsletter featuring art and dance classes, personal training, a blood drive, Gold Medal Award, and more.
 Join the Levy Senior Center
The Levy Senior Center offers a wide variety of programming to the adults and seniors of Evanston and the surrounding communities. A membership entitles you to free programs and discounts on programs including the fitness center, fitness, art and dance classes, special events, weekly discussion groups, card groups and virtual seminars. A membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase and is open to adults ages 55 years and up. The annual membership fee is $34 for an Evanston resident of zip codes 60201 and 60202 and $54 for a non-resident. Join now.
Clay Hand Building and Glazing (indoor/outdoor)
Using a variety of clay, tools, methods and imagination, learn how to hand build. Slab rollers and extruders are available for use. Fee includes instruction, firing and supplies. Space is limited. In-person program only. Students may work inside the art room or outside in the courtyard.
Instructor: Vivian Visser
Fee: 6 sessions, $69 Levy Member / $84 Non-Member
Mondays, November 9 through December 14, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Code: 544108C0
Mondays, November 9 – December 14, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Code: 544108D0
Continuing Line Dancing (virtual)
This class is for dancers with some previous line dance experience. No time will be given to learning basic steps. The dance level of this class is "high beginner." This class is being offered via Zoom only.
Instructor: Billie Jean Darling
Fee: 6 sessions: $24 Levy Senior Member / $39 Non-Member Wednesdays, November 11 through December 16, 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Code: 534607B0
Move it or Lose It (in-person and virtual)
This is a movement class designed to improve balance, coordination, cognition, strength and mobility. This class uses light exercises adapted from a fall prevention program while increasing your mind and body. This program is a fun way to dance your way to health and balance. This program is being offered virtually and in-person.
Instructor: Nichola Goss
Fee: 6 sessions, $20 Levy Member / $35 Non-Member
Wednesdays, November 11 through December 16, 11:30 a.m.
Code: 534319B0 (In-person) 534319D0 (Virtual)
 Adult & Senior Ballet Class (in-person and virtual)
Regain your ballet technique or try for the first time. Come and practice your plies and tendus. We will enjoy a classical ballet class format with barre, center adagio and allegro. All exercises are encouraging our bodies to explore grace and strength. Ability to modify. This program is being offered virtually and in-person.
Instructor: Nichola Goss
Fee: 6 sessions, $36 Levy Member / $51 Non-Member
Wednesdays, November 11 through December 16, 10:30 a.m.
Code: 534613B0 (In-person) 534613D0 (Virtual)
Providing Peace of Mind, Celebrating Life
Join Deb Kobak of the Neptune Society on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m., as she speaks on the process of what happens when a death occurs and the benefits of pre-planning. Deb will discuss the benefits of pre-planning to lock in expenses, eliminate unexpected costs and assist loved ones on the worst day of their lives so they know what to do and who to call. Traditional funerals have become increasingly expensive, which is why people are responding positively to the flexibility, convenience and affordability of cremation. This information is important for all, no matter what a person's wishes are. No charge. Registration is required by calling the Levy Senior Center at 847-448-8250. This program will be held via Zoom.
Levy Lecture Series
The Levy Senior Center Foundation will be hosting From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Discussion presented by Jacqueline Saper on October 27. Register today.
The Wicked, Wild & Wonderful Women of the Windy City
From the legendary giants like Jane Addams and Ida B. Wells to contemporary figures like Sandra Cisneros and Ursula Bielski, Chicago's women have stood tall and walked proud, as they should. In this seminar, historian and storyteller Clarence Goodman will show us how these people not only contributed mightily to our story, but to the overall American experience. Virtual connection information will be forthcoming. Call the Levy Senior Center to register at 847-448-8250.
Fee: $4 Levy Member / $5 Non-Member
Thursday, November 19, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Code: 544192A0
Personal Training
Take the road to a healthier tomorrow and find a personal trainer at the Levy Senior Center who is right for you! You don’t have to be a Levy Senior Center member or a Fitness Room member to purchase a personal training package. The only requirement is that you’re 18 or older. Choose between 5 or 10 sessions in either 30 or 60 minute lengths.To receive the discount, you must pre-purchase a package (i.e., no discount if you buy sessions one at a time) and must use the same trainer for all sessions. Personal training passes expire 6 months from the date of issue.
To register, please call the Levy Senior Center front desk at 847-448-8250.
Fee for 30-minute sessions:
1-session, $30
5-session package, $135
10-session package, $270
Fee for 60-minute sessions:
1-session, $43
5-session package, $194
10-session package, $387
Community Blood Drive
The mobile blood drive unit is returning to the Levy Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 16. Donate today!
National Gold Medal Finalist
 The Levy Senior Center is a part of the City of Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. We are honored to be one of the 2020 finalists for the National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation.
The National Recreation and Park Association and American Academy for Park and Recreation Gold Medal Award program honors communities in the United States that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition.
Agencies are judged on their ability to address the needs of those they serve through the collective energies of community members, staff members, and elected officials. Four finalists in each class are chosen to compete for grand honors each year. The 2020 winner will be announced on Tuesday, October 27. Watch the 2020 Gold Medal video. Good luck to the Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department!
That's it for this week's Levy eNews.
Stay well,
The Levy Senior Center Team
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