Levy Senior Center

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A photo of the Levy Center with the Levy Bus parked in front of the building Levy Bus.The Levy Center workout room showing various equipement.

Located at 300 Dodge Avenue in Evanston, the Levy Center seeks to promote an active, independent and connected lifestyle for older adults.

Our center offers a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to interact with one another, engage in health and wellness activities, access social services and participate in cultural arts classes, seminars and adventures. Our award-winning, 26,000 sq. ft. building is located in the southeast corner of James Park on Dodge Ave. For questions about programs, event, or resources, call 847-448-8250.

Levy Fitness Center Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Levy Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Seniors-Only DMV:

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office manages a Seniors-Only DMV, which is now located at the Levy Senior Center. This new location is part of the "Skip the Line" program and offers DMV services specifically for seniors 65 and older. No appointment is needed and the hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services offered include: 
  • Real ID
  • Driving Tests
  • Drivers License and State ID
  • Vision Testing
  • and more!

For questions regarding this DMV location and what to bring, please visit the ILSOS website or  call the DMV directly at 800-252-8980 and press 2.

Levy Programs & Activities

 Seniors at a special Hawaiian dance eventtwo ladies who are smiling and holding hand weightsThe Levy Center Spanish club members in the Levy LibrarySenior exercising in the Levy Center gym

 

Levy News

Coffee Hour 

Join us for weekday mornings for a cup of coffee and conversation in the lobby!

 

Levy Newsletter 

Subscribe to the Levy Senior Center's monthly eNewsletter. This is the best way to stay up date on Levy's  programs and events!

Levy Membership

Joining the Levy Center is your ticket to especial member groups and clubs, as well as discounts on all classes and the fitness center.  Find out more at: Levy Center Membership

Teach at Levy

 We welcome programing proposals from instructors and presenters who are interested in teaching at the Levy Senior Center. To submit your proposal, please complete: New Program Proposal Online Application

 

Amenities

Rothschild Courtyard Garden

Nestled inside the Levy Center is our stunning courtyard with bountiful perennial flowers, enabling garden, water feature, and patio seating all provide for a natural retreat. The Courtyard is available for rental.

 Levy Center courtyard with table and chairsFlowers at the Levy Center courtyardLevy Courtyard with a view of the stone water feature

Fitness Room

We offer a full service fitness room and access to locker rooms and accessible showers. Monthly and yearly memberships are available.

Gym

Floor to ceiling translucent fiberglass walls provide a showcase of light for our exercise classes, basketball or special events and rentals.

Levy Center workout room with exercise equipment

Levy gym with basketball hoop and stage in the background

Library

Our library room is home to many activities and features artwork by acclaimed local artist, Evanston Walter Burt Adams. The Library is available for rental.

Art Room

The Art room is where the creative magic happens. See our Cultural Arts Classes to find out more.

Levy Library with fireplace, table and chairs

Levy Art Room with flower arrangements on the art tables

Dance Studio

Our dance studio is fully equipped with hardwood floors, a bar, and mirrors, making it the ideal space for dance and movement classes.

Levy Dance Studio with dance bar and mirrors

 

 

 

 


The Levy Center Foundation

We could not do what we do without The Levy Senior Center Foundation!  The foundation was created to provide funds to support the Levy Senior Center  to enhance its programming, offset expenses and improve the facility. 

The partnership between the Foundation and the City of Evanston enables the Levy Senior Center to sustain its first-rate programming and facility.  The Foundations resources are used to:

Please visit the Levy Senior Center Foundation to find out more information about the Foundation and the many ways it support the Center's activities.