Levy e-News: Winter Guide, Science with Seniors, and more!

Monday, December 11  |  View in browser

Good Afternoon,

The Winter Program Guide is here!

The Winter Program Guide is now available to view online. This digital only issue provides hundreds of recreation programs, special events, and ways to keep you healthy, active, and having fun this winter season.

Fitness Classes

TaeKwondo Programs

Art & Music Classes

Levy Dance Classes

Senior Cinema

The Levy Senior Center will be hosting weekly movie showings beginning in January, and we want your input on what movies you want to see. Please  take this short survey and we assemble a list of the movies for January and February. We will also look at doing some evening movies at least once a month as another perk of membership!

Songs by Heart

Come out on Fridays, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Hackberry Room to enjoy a therapeutic sing-along. The Songs by Heart program encourages people at all cognitive levels to engage with others and the world. Songs by Heart has partnered with the Levy Senior Center to provide their first regular programs for people living outside of retirement communities at no cost. This program was designed for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their caregivers, but all are welcome. 

Drop-In Pickleball at the Levy Senior Center

Head to the Levy Senior Center every Monday and Wednesday, between Noon and 3 p.m., to enjoy drop-in pickleball.

• Levy Membership required

• $5 per person. Please pay at the front desk before playing

• Three lined pickleball courts are available

• Nets and balls will be provided

• Players must provide paddles

Players are responsible for organizing games and being respectful of court time. All skill levels are welcome.

No drop-in pickleball will be available on December 18, 20, 25 and 27, as well as January 1 and 15.

Come try this free class on Thurs., Dec. 7, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.,
Dancing Through Parkinsons. Registration is required. Call the Levy Front Desk to register at 847-448-8250.

December 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 "Seeing the Unseen with Electron Microscopy" on Thurs., Dec. 14, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required by calling the Levy front desk at 847-448-8250.

Save the Date for Senior Prom

Get ready to rock and roll at the Levy Senior Center's "A Night to Remember" senior prom extravaganza on Friday, Feb. 16. This isn't your grandma's soirée – we're cranking up the fun with a live band belting out the best of the '50s and '60s! Slip into your swankiest threads for an epic night of dinner (yes, soft drinks included) and dancing. For those looking to add a bit of spice, adult beverages will be on hand for purchase. Prepare for dance-offs, games, and the ultimate crowning of the Prom King and Queen.

Grab your tickets online or in person, bring your moves, and let's create some unforgettable memories! It's a night crafted just for our fabulous senior crew, where age is just a number, and the party never stops. Bring in an unframed photo from your own Prom or Senior year to display during the event. Couples and singles are welcome; registration is per person and pre-registration is required. Don't miss this fun night out.

Thank you to our sponsor, the Levy Senior Center Foundation.

Levy Fitness Room

2024 is your year for health, so come join the Levy Senior Center Fitness Room and work on your fitness goals. Call the front desk for more information at 847-448-8250.

Vibrant Living

Are you ready to embark on a journey to a healthier, happier you in 2024? Join our Vibrant Living group wellness program for women, led by Certified Health Coach Jennifer Reddick. The class will begin on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register today!

Seniors, walk right in!

The Secretary of State's Office has opened a new, walk-in "Senior Only" DMV service temporarily housed in Room G300 of the Morton Civic Center. Seniors will not need appointments, as this walk-in center is specifically designed to meet their needs. 

Tech Tuesdays at Levy

Do you struggle with how to use aspects of your phone or laptop? The  Levy Senior Center has the support you need. Call the front desk at 847-448-8250 to schedule a free appointment.

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. December 2023 Lunch Menu.

Northwestern Holiday Senior Bingo

Come out to the Wilson Club on Northwestern's Campus on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Enjoy food, holiday music, performances, and of course, bingo! Register today.

Ride The Levy Bus

Booking Procedures:

• To arrange for bus service, you must call either the day before or by 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the requested day to be added to the pick-up list for that day.

• To request transportation, call the Levy Senior Center front desk at 847-448-8250 the day before, or call 847-448-4311 on the morning of your intended trip.

Morning Bus Pickups (Monday through Friday):

• Pickups begin at 9:15 a.m.

Afternoon Return Routes (Monday-Friday):

• The first return route from the Levy Center departs at 12:30 p.m.

• The last bus of the day departs at 3:30 p.m., returning members home.

Grocery Shopping Trips:

• We also provide grocery shopping trips on Tuesdays and Wednesdays ONLY, starting at 11:30 a.m. 

• On Tuesdays, the bus will make stops at Dollar Tree, Goodwill, and Vali. On Wednesdays, it will drop off at Sam's Club, Marshalls, Food for Less, Jewel, and Target. The bus will be available to pick you up at the end of your shopping trip.

Free of Charge for Levy Center Members:

• Importantly, all of these transportation services are completely free of charge for Levy Center members, who are 55 and older.

If you need transportation assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 847-448-8250. We are here to assist you.

Accessibility for All

The City is committed to the principle that persons with disabilities enjoy full access to all public meetings as well as City buildings, programs, and services. Please call 847-866-2919 to make an ADA service request or fill out a request form online. 

Thanks for reading!

The Levy Senior Center Team