We have made the difficult decision to postpone SPARK to the fall. In some form, SPARK will now be held on Saturday, November 7th. We hope you will be able to join us on this new date. However, if you have already purchased your ticket and are unable to join us, please reach out to Niki Moe at nmoe@independentfutures.com.
Welcome to the Independent Futures events calendar! Activities registration opens each quarter with a new calendar. To be added to the notification list, please email center@independentfutures.com. The summer activities registration period ended on Monday, July 13th.
Before signing up for activities, new participants are required to meet with staff and complete an introduction process. This is necessary to guarantee that the best supports are available for each individual.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns and we look forward to hearing from you soon. If you would have any questions, please reach out to Jeff Morthorst at (224) 545-3925.
september 2020
sat26sep6:00 pmIndependent Futures Drive-In Movie
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“The question isn’t ‘What are we going to do?’ The question is ‘What aren’t we going to do?” Independent Futures won’t let challenges
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“The question isn’t ‘What are we going to do?’
The question is ‘What aren’t we going to do?”
Independent Futures won’t let challenges stop us from supporting our community.
Please join us for a one-time showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on Saturday, September 26th!
We expect the sun will set at about 6:45 PM on September 26. Meals will be served starting at 6:00, and guests may start to arrive as early as 5:30.
*Please note* Thanks to all of you & your enthusiasm for this new event, we have met our capacity for cars! However, we still have plenty of space available for alternative seating in socially distanced pods.
If you’d like to be added to a car space waitlist, you can email clarsen@independentfutures.com to be added to a waiting list.
Dine In At Our Drive-In
Though this is a drive-in, each individual needs a ticket because meals are included.
With your ticket purchase, you will receive popcorn, movie-sized candy boxes, and a delicious meal of 3 tacos (2 carne asada and 1 tinga de pollo), elote, Mexican rice salad, homemade tortilla chips with guacamole & salsa, and a non-alcoholic beverage.
Guests with gluten allergies or vegan/vegetarian needs will receive corn & zucchini tacos, cilantro & cabbage coleslaw, homemade tortilla chips with guacamole & salsa, and a non-alcoholic beverage.
Our partners at Temperance Beer Co. will be serving beer & cider, which can be ordered via an app or at their service window.
No car? We have a lot of space for alternative seating. Bring your seating to enjoy the movie without a car.
Are you unable to join us for the movie? Text DRIVEIN to 44-321 to donate instead!
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm
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Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with the friends we haven't been able to see in a few weeks. The minimum
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Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with the friends we haven’t been able to see in a few weeks.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 6. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
mon28sep1:00 pm2:00 pmSocial Hour
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Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members. The minimum enrollment for this activity is 8. You will be notified if the minimum is not met. Social Hour
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Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 8. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Social Hour will not meet on Labor Day.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Monday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
mon28sep2:15 pm2:45 pmDance Party with Suzy Crawford
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Feeling stiff from being at home? Get loose during this dance party with Suzy Crawford! The minimum enrollment for this activity is 8. You will be notified if the minimum is
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Feeling stiff from being at home? Get loose during this dance party with Suzy Crawford!
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 8. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Monday) 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
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Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to
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Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities, led by our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 8. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST
Location
Zoom Meeting
mon28sep5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
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Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925. Please Note: We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Library staff
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Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.
Please Note: We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Library staff are now facilitating the Book Club. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the Book Club gatherings. Volunteers will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week. If you are interested in learning more about this event, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Book Club will not meet on Labor Day.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST
Location
Zoom Meeting
tue29sep3:00 pm3:45 pmGroup Meditation
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Join a group of activities members for meditation time. This time can be used to focus on developing mindfulness skills and supporting community. The minimum enrollment for this activity is 4.
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Join a group of activities members for meditation time. This time can be used to focus on developing mindfulness skills and supporting community.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 4. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
tue29sep4:30 pm5:00 pmAfternoon Exercise with Niki Moe
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Join our Development Director Niki Moe in a chair workout designed to keep you active during our stay at home policies. In her spare time, Niki is a pilates instructor,
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Join our Development Director Niki Moe in a chair workout designed to keep you active during our stay at home policies. In her spare time, Niki is a pilates instructor, and she’s bringing those talents to Independent Futures! All you will need is a steady chair, your workout gear, and water to stay hydrated.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
wed30sep11:00 am11:30 amMorning Exercise with Niki Moe
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Join our Development Director Niki Moe in a chair workout designed to keep you active during our stay at home policies. In her spare time, Niki is a pilates instructor,
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Join our Development Director Niki Moe in a chair workout designed to keep you active during our stay at home policies. In her spare time, Niki is a pilates instructor, and she’s bringing those talents to Independent Futures! All you will need is a steady chair, your workout gear, and water to stay hydrated.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Zoom Meeting
wed30sep1:00 pm2:00 pmSocial Hour in the Park
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Get together with others from our Independent Futures community in an outdoor location for social distancing. We will meet at Larimer Park in Evanston. Please bring a mask! Social Hour in
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Get together with others from our Independent Futures community in an outdoor location for social distancing. We will meet at Larimer Park in Evanston. Please bring a mask!
Social Hour in the Park will meet on Wednesdays. The dates include July 8, 15, 22, & 29; August 5, 12, 19, & 26; and September 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 from 1:00-2:00.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 4. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities, led by our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 8. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST
Location
Zoom Meeting
wed30sep5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
Event Details
Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925. Please Note: We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Library staff
Event Details
Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.
Please Note: We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Library staff are now facilitating the Book Club. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the Book Club gatherings. Volunteers will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week. If you are interested in learning more about this event, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Book Club will not meet on Labor Day.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST
Location
Zoom Meeting
october 2020
thu01oct4:30 pm5:00 pmAfternoon Exercise with Niki Moe
Event Details
Join our Development Director Niki Moe in a chair workout designed to keep you active during our stay at home policies. In her spare time, Niki is a pilates instructor,
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Join our Development Director Niki Moe in a chair workout designed to keep you active during our stay at home policies. In her spare time, Niki is a pilates instructor, and she’s bringing those talents to Independent Futures! All you will need is a steady chair, your workout gear, and water to stay hydrated.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
fri02oct11:00 am11:30 amMorning Exercise with Niki Moe
Event Details
Join our Development Director Niki Moe in a chair workout designed to keep you active during our stay at home policies. In her spare time, Niki is a pilates instructor,
Event Details
Join our Development Director Niki Moe in a chair workout designed to keep you active during our stay at home policies. In her spare time, Niki is a pilates instructor, and she’s bringing those talents to Independent Futures! All you will need is a steady chair, your workout gear, and water to stay hydrated.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Zoom Meeting
november 2020
sat07nov6:30 pm11:00 pmSold Out!SPARK
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**Rescheduled** Create Your Journey | Saturday, November 7th The Autobarn is hosting Independent Futures’ annual SPARK benefit gala, an event where guests can witness
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**Rescheduled**
Create Your Journey | Saturday, November 7th
The Autobarn is hosting Independent Futures’ annual SPARK benefit gala, an event where guests can witness Independent Futures’ impact firsthand. Throughout the evening, SPARK guests get to know our community, our participants, and our mission.
Join the Evanston community in making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Get your tickets to SPARK today.
RSVP by October 30th
Introducing the Golden Ticket Raffle
Purchase one (or more!) of 150 Golden Tickets for the chance to win your first choice prize from our premier live auction items. Winner need not be present to win. Please add Golden Tickets to your cart on the Golden Ticket product page.
For more information, please email Niki Moe or call (847) 328-2044. To sponsor SPARK, please ask for information regarding sponsorship levels.
Please note: To purchase a table or tickets for participants, please call the office at (847) 328-2044.
Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
The Autobarn Service Center
2201 Autobarn Place
Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Sold Out!
**All Fields are required.
december 2020
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With your support, we know we can meet our goal of $20,000 on #GivingTuesday. Every dollar donated in honor of independent futures means we can continue to
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With your support, we know we can meet our goal of $20,000 on #GivingTuesday.
Every dollar donated in honor of independent futures means we can continue to support individuals with disabilities and their full lives. You can help us create a future where individuals with disabilities have equitable access to the opportunities of a full life.
RSVP to this event to receive a reminder to donate on the morning of December 1st!
Will you support Independent Futures on #GivingTuesday? RSVP now!
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