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Good Morning,
Check out this week’s Levy Senior Center e-News featuring information about 4th of July service schedules, Senior Trips, the Starlight Concert Series, and more!
As a reminder, all Evanston community centers will be closed on Tues., July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Lakefront July 4 Schedule
Due to the fireworks show, Clark Street Beach will be closed on Tues., July 4 and the Dog Beach will only be open from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. All traffic to the Church Street Boat Launch will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. All other Evanston beaches will be open for swimming on July 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fireworks will take place approximately at 9:30 p.m.
The next Starlight Concert is July 6
Featuring nine free concerts at park locations throughout the city, the Starlight Concert Series is back to bring you outdoor music on Tuesday nights through August 8.
Up next on the big stage: Head to Kamen Park on Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m. for the next Starlight Concert of the season! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets out to enjoy music by Windy City Ramblers.
View the complete Starlight Concert schedule.
Community First Fridays
Stop by Mason Park on Fri., July 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the City's next First Friday event, as a part of the "My City, Your City, Our City" Initiative. Enjoy free food, movies, an obstacle course, games, and more!
July Science with Seniors
Each month, graduate students from Northwestern University visit the Levy Senior Center to discuss different science topics. This month, they will be discussing the topics of Artifical Intelligence on Thurs., July 13 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required by calling the Levy front desk at 847-448-8250.
Levy Summer Senior Day Trips
Check out all the great fall day trips happening at the Levy Center. Mark your calendars and register today!
MahJong Wednesdays
Do you know MahJong, come out to Levy on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon to play a friendly game. No need to register, but Levy memberships are required after the first meeting.
Farmers Market transportation for seniors
Do you want to go to the Farmer's Market but don't have a way to get there and back? Did you know that you can double your link card when you buy vegetables and fruit from the market as the market does matching funds for fruits and veggies?
The Levy Senior Center has your solution! Call the front desk at 847-448-8250 the Friday before you would like to go between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pickups on the following Saturdays: July 8 and July 22. The pickup times will start at 9 a.m. to take you to the market.
Take charge of your health with Bingo
The Levy Senior Center has partnered with Age Options on Fri., July 14 at 10 a.m. to bring in Senior Medicare Patrol to help you learn more about Medicare fraud. We will also be offering a Take Charge of your Health Information Session, which will give tools and strategies to help you live life fully in the face of chronic illnesses.
July Finance Series
The topic for June is "Outsmart the Scammers." All adults ages 50 and over are welcome to attend.This presentation helps provide the information you need to Outsmart the Scammers.During the program, we’ll discuss how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources you can turn to in the event that you or your loved one is targeted, and steps you can take now to help protect yourself and your loved ones.
This seminar is sponsored and led by Neil Gardner of Edward Jones Financial in Skokie and is offered via Zoom. To register, please call the Levy Senior Center at 847-448-8250.
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: Free, registration required
Summer Ukulele Concert
Come out and enjoy the Relevant Strummers playing joyous melodies by the Beatles at their summer ukulele concert on Thurs., July 20 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Bobby's Room.
Disco in the Park
Put on your boogie shoes and hustle on over to the Levy Senior Center on Fri., Aug. 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a night you won’t forget. Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy the best of 70’s music from our local DJ.
Levy Café
The Levy Senior Center is serving hot meals Monday through Friday and 5-pack frozen meals on Tuesdays. Apply online to join the Senior Congregate Meal Program. To learn more, call the Levy Senior Center front desk at 847-448-8250. View the July menu
Renew your Levy membership for 2023
Do you need to renew your Levy Senior Center membership? Fill out this online form and we will call you to get your credit card information or you can call the Levy front desk at 847-448-8250.
Thanks for reading!
The Levy Senior Center Team
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