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Levy Senior Center

PROGRAMS & INFORMATION

 

Grocery Days Update

There has been a change in the Grocery Days program. At the request of members, the Wednesday shopping day will now travel to FOOD4Less on Main Street, which is convenient to Marshall's and Sam's Club. The Thursday shopping day will continue to travel to Jewel on Howard Street, which is convenient to Best Buy, Target and Office Max. Download the pdf file below for a complete schedule.

Grocery Shopping Days schedule (pdf)

 

Levy courtyard in winter

Computer Classes
All types of classes are available during the day and evening. All training is conducted by Training & Support Services.

Fall 2008 computer classes - (pdf)

 

Computer Lab
The Computer Lab is open for Levy Center members when classes are not in session.

 

Exercise classes and Health & Wellness classes
Levy Center members pay a discounted fee for those classes which limit participation to those age 55 and older. Regular fees apply for classes geared to adults of all ages (see below for Fall 2008 classes).
Fitness age 55 plus (pdf)

Fitness age 18 plus (pdf)

 

Fitness Room
Levy Senior Center members pay discounted fees.
Fitness Room and personal training (pdf)

 

Food Service
Lunch is available from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Food and beverage vending machines also are on site.


Game Room - Free
Pool, shuffleboard and electronic darts are available to Levy Center members.


photo of basketball player

Gift Shop
The gift shop specializes in gift items and greeting cards. Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation.


Income Tax Assistance
AARP provides free tax assistance from February until mid-April. Call ahead for an appointment.

 

Newsletter
Members receive a newsletter announcing special events, new trip opportunities, and general news of interest to members. To view the current newsletter, please click on the link near the top of the main page for the Levy Center.

 

Scholarships
Fee assistance is available to qualified Evanston residents on a sliding scale according to the number of family members in relation to the total family income. Scholarships are not available for special events or trips. If you are interested in obtaining information about this process, please ask at the Levy Center office.

 

Photo taken on trip to Starved Rock

Trips
At least one trip per month is offered. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a discounted fee for Levy Center members. The photo at right was taken on the Fall 2007 trip to Starved Rock, Illinois.