Events & Activities Calendar

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.

Thursday: April 3 and 24, May 8, 22, and 29 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. 

Please note that the group will not meet in June.

Location: CIF offices, 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

The fee is $180 for 9 events.

Friday: April 4, 18, and 25, May 2, 9, 23, and 30, June 6 and 20 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 11, May 16, June 13 and 27.

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.

Friday: April 4, 11, 18, and 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, June 6, 13, 20, ad 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: CIF Office, 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 $96 for 8 events.

Sunday: April 13 and 27, May 4 and 25, June 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 6 and 20, and May 11 and 18, and June 15.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

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 $96 for 8 events.

Sunday: April 13 and 27, May 4 and 25, June 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 6 and 20, May 11 and 18 and June 15.

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.

Mondays: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on May 26, Memorial Day.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston, IL 60201

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. 

Monday: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on Memorial Day, May 26.

Our Bowling Group is the perfect place to hit the lanes, knock down some pins, and share laughs with friends. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just playing for fun, all are welcome.

The fee for 3 events is $75.

The dates are Monday: April 14, May 5, and June 2 from 6:45 to 7:45 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!

Tuesday: April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27,  June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

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

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.

Wednesday: April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

This group has been an awesome success and we’re taking it to the next level! First, we will get together on Zoom to plan our meal for the following Thursday. Then, on the following Thursday, we will meet at HUB 930 to cook the meal we planned the week before. When the cooking is done, we will share our wonderful meal, hang out, and clean up together!

The fee is $210 for 12 events.

The group will meet on the following Thursdays on Zoom for meal planning: April 3 and 17, May 1 and 15, and June 5 and 19 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.

The group will meet on the following Thursdays at the HUB 930 for meal preparation and lunch: April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22, and June 12 and 26 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Minimum Enrollment: 7. Maximum Enrollment: 10

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

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

Thursday: April 17, May 22, and June 5 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

This activity is FREE.

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

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

The fee is $180 for 9 events.

Friday: April 4, 18, and 25, May 2, 9, 23, and 30, June 6 and 20 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 11, May 16, June 13 and 27.

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.

Friday: April 4, 11, 18, and 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, June 6, 13, 20, ad 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: CIF Office, 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Are you up for a Sunday morning Adventure? Join us at the Evanston Farmers’ Market! You’ll have the opportunity to shop for fresh fruits, veggies and handmade goods. There will be live music and food vendors to enjoy as well. It’s a fun place to mingle with others in the community while walking in the fresh air!

Minimum enrollment: 4, Maximum enrollment: 10

Location: We will meet in front of Chili’s Bar and Grill, 1765 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. From there we will make the short walk together to the Farmers’ Market.

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 $96 for 8 events.

Sunday: April 13 and 27, May 4 and 25, June 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 6 and 20, and May 11 and 18, and June 15.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

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 $96 for 8 events.

Sunday: April 13 and 27, May 4 and 25, June 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 6 and 20, May 11 and 18 and June 15.

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.

Mondays: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on May 26, Memorial Day.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston, IL 60201

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. 

Monday: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on Memorial Day, May 26.

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!

Tuesday: April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27,  June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

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

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.

Wednesday: April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

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.

Wednesday: April 16, May 14, and June 11 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

This group has been an awesome success and we’re taking it to the next level! First, we will get together on Zoom to plan our meal for the following Thursday. Then, on the following Thursday, we will meet at HUB 930 to cook the meal we planned the week before. When the cooking is done, we will share our wonderful meal, hang out, and clean up together!

The fee is $210 for 12 events.

The group will meet on the following Thursdays on Zoom for meal planning: April 3 and 17, May 1 and 15, and June 5 and 19 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.

The group will meet on the following Thursdays at the HUB 930 for meal preparation and lunch: April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22, and June 12 and 26 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Minimum Enrollment: 7. Maximum Enrollment: 10

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

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 $30 for 2 events.

Thursday: April 17 and June 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Please note that the group will not meet in May.

Minimum enrollment: 5, In-Person and Zoom

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

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.

$45 for 3 events.

Friday: April 11, May 16 and June 13 from 3:45 to 4:45 PM.

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

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.

Friday: April 4, 11, 18, and 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, June 6, 13, 20, ad 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: CIF Office, 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.

The fee is $90 for 6 events.

Saturday: April 5 and 19, May 10 and 24, and June 14 and 28 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. 

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.

Mondays: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on May 26, Memorial Day.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston, IL 60201

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. 

Monday: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on Memorial Day, May 26.

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!

Tuesday: April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27,  June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

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

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.

Wednesday: April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

This group has been an awesome success and we’re taking it to the next level! First, we will get together on Zoom to plan our meal for the following Thursday. Then, on the following Thursday, we will meet at HUB 930 to cook the meal we planned the week before. When the cooking is done, we will share our wonderful meal, hang out, and clean up together!

The fee is $210 for 12 events.

The group will meet on the following Thursdays on Zoom for meal planning: April 3 and 17, May 1 and 15, and June 5 and 19 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.

The group will meet on the following Thursdays at the HUB 930 for meal preparation and lunch: April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22, and June 12 and 26 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Minimum Enrollment: 7. Maximum Enrollment: 10

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

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

The fee is $180 for 9 events.

Friday: April 4, 18, and 25, May 2, 9, 23, and 30, June 6 and 20 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 11, May 16, June 13 and 27.

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.

Friday: April 4, 11, 18, and 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, June 6, 13, 20, ad 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: CIF Office, 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 $96 for 8 events.

Sunday: April 13 and 27, May 4 and 25, June 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 6 and 20, and May 11 and 18, and June 15.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

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 $96 for 8 events.

Sunday: April 13 and 27, May 4 and 25, June 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 6 and 20, May 11 and 18 and June 15.

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.

Mondays: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on May 26, Memorial Day.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston, IL 60201

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. 

Monday: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on Memorial Day, May 26.

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!

Tuesday: April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27,  June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

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

This activity is FREE.

Join us for Karaoke and a backyard BBQ in honor of one of CIF’s first participants, Rob Campbell! Dress like your favorite singer and add your voice to the fun. No talent is necessary! Please bring a dessert to share with everyone. This event is sure to be full of applause and good times!

This event is FREE, thanks to the Rob Campbell Fun Club!

Tuesday: June 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Maximum enrollment: 30

Location: Hub 930, 930 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 – Please enter through the gate on the side of the building.

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.

Wednesday: April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 via Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.

This group has been an awesome success and we’re taking it to the next level! First, we will get together on Zoom to plan our meal for the following Thursday. Then, on the following Thursday, we will meet at HUB 930 to cook the meal we planned the week before. When the cooking is done, we will share our wonderful meal, hang out, and clean up together!

The fee is $210 for 12 events.

The group will meet on the following Thursdays on Zoom for meal planning: April 3 and 17, May 1 and 15, and June 5 and 19 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.

The group will meet on the following Thursdays at the HUB 930 for meal preparation and lunch: April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22, and June 12 and 26 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Minimum Enrollment: 7. Maximum Enrollment: 10

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

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.

Friday: April 4, 11, 18, and 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, June 6, 13, 20, ad 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Location: CIF Office, 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.

The fee is $90 for 6 events.

Saturday: April 5 and 19, May 10 and 24, and June 14 and 28 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. 

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 $96 for 8 events.

Sunday: April 13 and 27, May 4 and 25, June 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 6 and 20, and May 11 and 18, and June 15.

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

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 $96 for 8 events.

Sunday: April 13 and 27, May 4 and 25, June 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

Please note that the group will not meet on April 6 and 20, May 11 and 18 and June 15.

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.

Mondays: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on May 26, Memorial Day.

Location: Zoom or the Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson St, Evanston, IL 60201

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. 

Monday: April 7, 14, 21, and 28, May 5, 12, and 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Please note that the club will not meet on Memorial Day, May 26.