Levy Senior Center
The Levy Senior Center has earned National Senior Center Accreditation! There are approximately 11,000 senior centers nationwide, of which only 197 are accredited; six are in Illinois.
Great News!
The Life Enrichment Fund of the Levy Center, Inc. has generously purchased new Levy Center fitness room equipment. We thank the Life Enrichment Fund of the Levy Center, Inc. for their generosity.
The Levy Center's newsletter keeps you informed about special events, classes, workshops, and more! A copy is mailed to all members. Here's the electronic version:
Distribution of the May/June newsletter has been delayed. An electronic version will be sent the week of April 30. We apologize for the delay.
Levy Center membership is open to adults age 55 years and older. The Center membership fee is $30 for an Evanston resident of ZIP codes 60201 and 60202 and $50 for a nonresident. Center membership entitles you to discounts on programs at the Center including fitness room membership and fitness classes. Membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Programs for seniors are held weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Programs for all ages are held in the evening and on the weekends.
A BENEFIT CARD program is in place. Please click here >>> for more information and a list of participating businesses which supply a discount to seniors who show their Benefit Card.
For class and program information for fitness classes, computer and digital camera classes, music classes and much more, click here.
May 2012 Levy Open Gym Schedule.pdf
Lunches are served 11:30 am to 1 pm. weekdays at the Levy Center for the suggested donation of $4 for those age 60+ and $5 for those under age 60.
The Levy Senior Center is a member of the National Council on Aging.
The Life Enrichment Fund of the Levy Center, Inc. (LEF) supports the Levy Center in so many ways! LEF purchases equipment to enhance programs, subsidizes several programs, maintains the Center's garden and brings area students to perform at the Fran Randall Memorial Concert Series. Click here>>> for more info.
The Levy Senior Center's award-winning building is located in the southeast corner of James Park. Members can participate in a wide variety of programs and classes, including computer training, health and wellness classes (ranging from low-impact aerobics to Pilates); and classes in the arts such as wood working, ceramics and drama.
Membership in the new Fitness Room has proven to be a very popular option for older adults, while younger adults may purchase a Fitness Room pass valid for admission early mornings, evenings and weekends. Drop-in basketball programs also have been added to the schedule of activities for seniors.
The building’s architects designed the Levy Senior Center around an open courtyard in order to create a bright and close-to-nature feeling.
The Hulda B. and Maurice L. Rothschild Enabling Garden in the central courtyard (pictured at right), was made possible by a major grant from the Hulda B. and Maurice L. Rothschild Foundation. Some classes and special events are held in the courtyard, weather permitting.
The Levy Senior Center is home to both the Illinois Women’s and Men's Senior Olympics Basketball Teams. If you are interested in playing (they are looking for women and men age 55+), please call the Center for more information.
Levy Senior Center members stay “in the know” by reading Levy News, which is mailed to members every other month. The newsletter includes information on trips, special events, new classes and general news. To read the current issue (in pdf form), click on the link near the top of this page.
The Evanston Children's Theatre rehearses and performs at the Levy Center. The cast generally includes children and senior adults. For more information, please contact Karen Hawk at 847.448.8250.
Scholarships/Fee Assistance
Scholarships are available to qualified Evanston residents based on family size and income. In addition, Levy Center members pay a discounted fee for classes offered at the Levy Senior Center.
Major contributors to the Levy Senior Center are Joseph Levy, Jr. and the Levy Family Foundation.
From left, Joseph Levy, Jr., Jean London, and Carole Levy.
Levy Senior Center
300 Dodge Ave., Evanston IL 60202
P: 847.448.8250
F: 847.869.6183
levycenter@cityofevanston.org
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 9pm
Open for senior programs:
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Building Hours:
Monday-Friday: 7am-9pm
Sat. and Sun., 9am-3pm