Events & Activities Calendar

Join us for fun-filled Bingo with friends! You could be a lucky bingo winner! Everyone registered will be emailed a link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

The fee is $144 for 12 events.

Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games such as Uno or Yahtzee.

The activity is free.

The group will meet on Fridays: January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28  from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with others? Come to Social Hour on Zoom, where good vibes and great conversations await.

This activity is FREE.

The group will meet on Wednesdays: January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, and March 5, 12, 19, and 26 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games such as Uno or Yahtzee.

The activity is free.

The group will meet on Fridays: January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28  from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Join us for fun-filled Bingo with friends! You could be a lucky bingo winner! Everyone registered will be emailed a link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

The fee is $144 for 12 events.

Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games, such as Uno, Yahtzee, or Bingo!

The group will meet on Tuesdays: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

This activity is FREE.

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with others? Come to Social Hour on Zoom, where good vibes and great conversations await.

This activity is FREE.

The group will meet on Wednesdays: January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, and March 5, 12, 19, and 26 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

This group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and a staff member. “Each class, we will spend time celebrating and learning more about America’s greatest invention: Musical Theater.

Participants will explore musicals and their connection to other forms of entertainment. How does the Wizard of Oz influence its modern sibling, The Wiz? How do modern movie musicals borrow from their live counterparts? We will travel from musical theater’s infancy in the 1940s all the way to today’s hits, with fun trivia, guest appearances, and scene study sprinkled in along the way.

Writing exercises, small group sharing, in-session viewings, and Zoom sing-a-longs will make for a time you won’t soon forget!”  Jacob

Please note the new time – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, January 10, 24, and 31, February 7, 14, and 21, and March 7, 14, and 28.

The fee is $180 for 9 events.

Minimum enrollment: 7

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games such as Uno or Yahtzee.

The activity is free.

The group will meet on Fridays: January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28  from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Join us for fun-filled Bingo with friends! You could be a lucky bingo winner! Everyone registered will be emailed a link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

The fee is $144 for 12 events.

Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games, such as Uno, Yahtzee, or Bingo!

The group will meet on Tuesdays: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

This activity is FREE.

Are you ready for fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition? Our brand new Trivia Group is the perfect way to test your knowledge, make new friends, and enjoy an exciting hour of brain-teasing questions.

The fee is $30 for 3 events.

Wednesdays: January 15, February 26 and March 12 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Minimum enrollment: 5, In-Person and Zoom

Location: Zoom or CIF office at 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with others? Come to Social Hour on Zoom, where good vibes and great conversations await.

This activity is FREE.

The group will meet on Wednesdays: January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, and March 5, 12, 19, and 26 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Join CIF staff to cook lunch and bake a dessert together! When the cooking is done we will share our wonderful meal, clean up and hang out together!

Location: HUB 930, 930 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202. Please enter through the gate on the side of the building.

$150 for 6 events

The group will meet on Thursdays: January 16 and 30, February 6 and 20, and March 6 and 20 from 11:00 am to 1:00.

Minimum Enrollment: 7. Maximum Enrollment: 10

Join accomplished artist Traci Laffey, who will coach you to channel your inner creativity. The activities will range from viewing and discussing art to engaging in hands-on, creative projects.

You will be presented with a theme of art exploration and will have the opportunity to display your interpretation of that theme followed by an explanation of your piece. All art materials will be provided by CIF.

We will meet at the CIF offices, 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Thursdays: January 16 and 30, February 6 and 27, and March 6 and 13. Sessions will be from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. 

Comic Book Club, where the comics come alive! We will work with facilitators Jake and Joanna to choose which comics to explore. We will read the comics together at each gathering.

Location: Zoom or CIF office, 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201. 

$45 for 3 events.

Fridays: January 17, February 28, and March 21 from 3:45 to 4:45 PM.

Minimum enrollment: 5

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games such as Uno or Yahtzee.

The activity is free.

The group will meet on Fridays: January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28  from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Join us for fun-filled Bingo with friends! You could be a lucky bingo winner! Everyone registered will be emailed a link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

The fee is $144 for 12 events.

Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games, such as Uno, Yahtzee, or Bingo!

The group will meet on Tuesdays: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

This activity is FREE.

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with others? Come to Social Hour on Zoom, where good vibes and great conversations await.

This activity is FREE.

The group will meet on Wednesdays: January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, and March 5, 12, 19, and 26 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with othes? Come to our Social Hour, where good vibes and great conversations await.

Enrollment is limited to 30 people. Minimum: 7

The group will meet Thursdays: January 23, February 20 and March 20 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

This activity is FREE.

Location: Center for Independent Futures office 1015 Davis St., Evanston

Join us in watching and discussing Japanese productions called Anime. Facilitator Sheila Serota supports the group in choosing which series to view together.

The fee is $45 for 3 events.

Thursdays: January 23, February 20, and March 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Minimum enrollment: 5, In-Person and Zoom

Location: Zoom or the CIF office at 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

This group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and a staff member. “Each class, we will spend time celebrating and learning more about America’s greatest invention: Musical Theater.

Participants will explore musicals and their connection to other forms of entertainment. How does the Wizard of Oz influence its modern sibling, The Wiz? How do modern movie musicals borrow from their live counterparts? We will travel from musical theater’s infancy in the 1940s all the way to today’s hits, with fun trivia, guest appearances, and scene study sprinkled in along the way.

Writing exercises, small group sharing, in-session viewings, and Zoom sing-a-longs will make for a time you won’t soon forget!”  Jacob

Please note the new time – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, January 10, 24, and 31, February 7, 14, and 21, and March 7, 14, and 28.

The fee is $180 for 9 events.

Minimum enrollment: 7

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games such as Uno or Yahtzee.

The activity is free.

The group will meet on Fridays: January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28  from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Join us for fun-filled Bingo with friends! You could be a lucky bingo winner! Everyone registered will be emailed a link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

The fee is $144 for 12 events.

Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

We will bowl from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. We hope that starting Bowling at 7:00 will give anyone who wants time to attend Book Club on Zoom and then get to Wilmette Bowling Center by 7:00. If you need assistance planning your transportation to and from the bowling alley, please call Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.

The fee for 3 events is $75.

The dates are Mondays: January 27, February 24, and March 24 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

Minimum enrollment is 12, and maximum enrollment is 20.

Location: Wilmette Bowling Center, 1903 Schiller Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091.

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games, such as Uno, Yahtzee, or Bingo!

The group will meet on Tuesdays: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

This activity is FREE.

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with others? Come to Social Hour on Zoom, where good vibes and great conversations await.

This activity is FREE.

The group will meet on Wednesdays: January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, and March 5, 12, 19, and 26 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Join CIF staff to cook lunch and bake a dessert together! When the cooking is done we will share our wonderful meal, clean up and hang out together!

Location: HUB 930, 930 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202. Please enter through the gate on the side of the building.

$150 for 6 events

The group will meet on Thursdays: January 16 and 30, February 6 and 20, and March 6 and 20 from 11:00 am to 1:00.

Minimum Enrollment: 7. Maximum Enrollment: 10

Join accomplished artist Traci Laffey, who will coach you to channel your inner creativity. The activities will range from viewing and discussing art to engaging in hands-on, creative projects.

You will be presented with a theme of art exploration and will have the opportunity to display your interpretation of that theme followed by an explanation of your piece. All art materials will be provided by CIF.

We will meet at the CIF offices, 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Thursdays: January 16 and 30, February 6 and 27, and March 6 and 13. Sessions will be from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. 

This group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and a staff member. “Each class, we will spend time celebrating and learning more about America’s greatest invention: Musical Theater.

Participants will explore musicals and their connection to other forms of entertainment. How does the Wizard of Oz influence its modern sibling, The Wiz? How do modern movie musicals borrow from their live counterparts? We will travel from musical theater’s infancy in the 1940s all the way to today’s hits, with fun trivia, guest appearances, and scene study sprinkled in along the way.

Writing exercises, small group sharing, in-session viewings, and Zoom sing-a-longs will make for a time you won’t soon forget!”  Jacob

Please note the new time – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, January 10, 24, and 31, February 7, 14, and 21, and March 7, 14, and 28.

The fee is $180 for 9 events.

Minimum enrollment: 7

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games such as Uno or Yahtzee.

The activity is free.

The group will meet on Fridays: January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28  from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Join us for fun-filled Bingo with friends! You could be a lucky bingo winner! Everyone registered will be emailed a link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

The fee is $144 for 12 events.

Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games, such as Uno, Yahtzee, or Bingo!

The group will meet on Tuesdays: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

This activity is FREE.

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with others? Come to Social Hour on Zoom, where good vibes and great conversations await.

This activity is FREE.

The group will meet on Wednesdays: January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, and March 5, 12, 19, and 26 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Join CIF staff to cook lunch and bake a dessert together! When the cooking is done we will share our wonderful meal, clean up and hang out together!

Location: HUB 930, 930 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202. Please enter through the gate on the side of the building.

$150 for 6 events

The group will meet on Thursdays: January 16 and 30, February 6 and 20, and March 6 and 20 from 11:00 am to 1:00.

Minimum Enrollment: 7. Maximum Enrollment: 10

Join accomplished artist Traci Laffey, who will coach you to channel your inner creativity. The activities will range from viewing and discussing art to engaging in hands-on, creative projects.

You will be presented with a theme of art exploration and will have the opportunity to display your interpretation of that theme followed by an explanation of your piece. All art materials will be provided by CIF.

We will meet at the CIF offices, 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Thursdays: January 16 and 30, February 6 and 27, and March 6 and 13. Sessions will be from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. 

This group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and a staff member. “Each class, we will spend time celebrating and learning more about America’s greatest invention: Musical Theater.

Participants will explore musicals and their connection to other forms of entertainment. How does the Wizard of Oz influence its modern sibling, The Wiz? How do modern movie musicals borrow from their live counterparts? We will travel from musical theater’s infancy in the 1940s all the way to today’s hits, with fun trivia, guest appearances, and scene study sprinkled in along the way.

Writing exercises, small group sharing, in-session viewings, and Zoom sing-a-longs will make for a time you won’t soon forget!”  Jacob

Please note the new time – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, January 10, 24, and 31, February 7, 14, and 21, and March 7, 14, and 28.

The fee is $180 for 9 events.

Minimum enrollment: 7

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games such as Uno or Yahtzee.

The activity is free.

The group will meet on Fridays: January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28  from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

HeARTwords is a creative writing workshop facilitated by Joe Jackson and Paul Fields. HeARTwords is a safe space to express your emotions, thoughts, stories, etc. in a variety of formats. Be the ART. A playground for the mind, a sanctuary for the heart.

Please note that the group will not meet in January.

The fee is $60 for 4 events.

Saturdays: February 8 and 22, March 8 and 22 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. 

Questions? Call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

Join us for fun-filled Bingo with friends! You could be a lucky bingo winner! Everyone registered will be emailed a link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

The fee is $144 for 12 events.

Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games, such as Uno, Yahtzee, or Bingo!

The group will meet on Tuesdays: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

This activity is FREE.

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with others? Come to Social Hour on Zoom, where good vibes and great conversations await.

This activity is FREE.

The group will meet on Wednesdays: January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, and March 5, 12, 19, and 26 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Warm your heart with laughter as we gather to watch the romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day”, a star-studded film that beautifully captures the joys, challenges, and humor of love in all its forms. Indulge in delicious Valentine’s Day-themed sweet treats that will make the evening even more delightful. Whether you’re coming solo, with CIF friends, or celebrating with a special someone, this promises to be a memorable event!

Please bring a treat to share with the group.

The group will meet on Thursday, February 13 from 6:45 to 9:00 PM.

Tickets are $10.

Location: CIF Office – 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201

This group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and a staff member. “Each class, we will spend time celebrating and learning more about America’s greatest invention: Musical Theater.

Participants will explore musicals and their connection to other forms of entertainment. How does the Wizard of Oz influence its modern sibling, The Wiz? How do modern movie musicals borrow from their live counterparts? We will travel from musical theater’s infancy in the 1940s all the way to today’s hits, with fun trivia, guest appearances, and scene study sprinkled in along the way.

Writing exercises, small group sharing, in-session viewings, and Zoom sing-a-longs will make for a time you won’t soon forget!”  Jacob

Please note the new time – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, January 10, 24, and 31, February 7, 14, and 21, and March 7, 14, and 28.

The fee is $180 for 9 events.

Minimum enrollment: 7

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games such as Uno or Yahtzee.

The activity is free.

The group will meet on Fridays: January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28  from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Join us for fun-filled Bingo with friends! You could be a lucky bingo winner! Everyone registered will be emailed a link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

The fee is $144 for 12 events.

Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games, such as Uno, Yahtzee, or Bingo!

The group will meet on Tuesdays: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, and March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

This activity is FREE.

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with others? Come to Social Hour on Zoom, where good vibes and great conversations await.

This activity is FREE.

The group will meet on Wednesdays: January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, and March 5, 12, 19, and 26 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

Join CIF staff to cook lunch and bake a dessert together! When the cooking is done we will share our wonderful meal, clean up and hang out together!

Location: HUB 930, 930 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202. Please enter through the gate on the side of the building.

$150 for 6 events

The group will meet on Thursdays: January 16 and 30, February 6 and 20, and March 6 and 20 from 11:00 am to 1:00.

Minimum Enrollment: 7. Maximum Enrollment: 10

Looking for a chance to relax and laugh with othes? Come to our Social Hour, where good vibes and great conversations await.

Enrollment is limited to 30 people. Minimum: 7

The group will meet Thursdays: January 23, February 20 and March 20 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

This activity is FREE.

Location: Center for Independent Futures office 1015 Davis St., Evanston

Join us in watching and discussing Japanese productions called Anime. Facilitator Sheila Serota supports the group in choosing which series to view together.

The fee is $45 for 3 events.

Thursdays: January 23, February 20, and March 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Minimum enrollment: 5, In-Person and Zoom

Location: Zoom or the CIF office at 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

This group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and a staff member. “Each class, we will spend time celebrating and learning more about America’s greatest invention: Musical Theater.

Participants will explore musicals and their connection to other forms of entertainment. How does the Wizard of Oz influence its modern sibling, The Wiz? How do modern movie musicals borrow from their live counterparts? We will travel from musical theater’s infancy in the 1940s all the way to today’s hits, with fun trivia, guest appearances, and scene study sprinkled in along the way.

Writing exercises, small group sharing, in-session viewings, and Zoom sing-a-longs will make for a time you won’t soon forget!”  Jacob

Please note the new time – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, January 10, 24, and 31, February 7, 14, and 21, and March 7, 14, and 28.

The fee is $180 for 9 events.

Minimum enrollment: 7

Walking Club walks or plays games – depending on the weather! The group will decide whether we walk or play games such as Uno or Yahtzee.

The activity is free.

The group will meet on Fridays: January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 7, 14, 21, and 28  from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

HeARTwords is a creative writing workshop facilitated by Joe Jackson and Paul Fields. HeARTwords is a safe space to express your emotions, thoughts, stories, etc. in a variety of formats. Be the ART. A playground for the mind, a sanctuary for the heart.

Please note that the group will not meet in January.

The fee is $60 for 4 events.

Saturdays: February 8 and 22, March 8 and 22 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. 

Questions? Call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

Join us for fun-filled Bingo with friends! You could be a lucky bingo winner! Everyone registered will be emailed a link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

The fee is $144 for 12 events.

Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

We will share our favorite music with each other! This group is an excellent opportunity to find new music to love! All genres of music are welcome. Please join Jeff for these events. It will be a blast!!!

The fee is $156 for 13 events.

The group will meet on Sundays: January 5, 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Paul will host our yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club and on Zoom at the same time. Evanston Athletic Club has generously provided us with a yoga studio to use. Please check in at the front desk if you attend class at the club.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston.

Mondays: January 6, 13, 19, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. The Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club. Participants may volunteer to read aloud to the group. 

Mondays: January 6, 13, 20, and 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.