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This is an additional reading of the same book that is read at 5:00 PM. Our hope is that by offering an additional time (1:30-2:30), more people will be able to participate. You are welcome to sign up for both sessions and come to both. You may also just attend the one that works best for you.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteer to will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

Also note that we will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins. 

We will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteers to read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

We will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins.

Also note that we will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

Come walk with us! We will meet at the office and walk based on the weather. If the weather is mild, we will walk for about an hour. If the weather is extreme, we will contact you with more information.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Please note that our final walking club for 2022 will be on November 15.  We will be taking a break during the colder winter months, and walking club will return in the spring. 

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Every year, dedicated athletes make a monumental commitment to Center for Independent Futures: to run 26.2 miles and raise funds for our programs and services. As an official member of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon’s Charity Program, we offer guaranteed race entries for runners who pledge to raise funds and awareness for our mission: to give individuals with disabilities and their families the skills and opportunities to realize a full life. Since 2007, Team CIF has raised over $100,000 by running for possibilities.

Meet our 2022 runners and support them at this link!

Are you interested in cheering on Team CIF? To learn more, contact Joanie Ducayet at (847) 328-2044 or jducayet@independentfutures.org.

This is an additional reading of the same book that is read at 5:00 PM. Our hope is that by offering an additional time (1:30-2:30), more people will be able to participate. You are welcome to sign up for both sessions and come to both. You may also just attend the one that works best for you.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteer to will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

Also note that we will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins. 

We will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteers to read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

We will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins.

Also note that we will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

Come walk with us! We will meet at the office and walk based on the weather. If the weather is mild, we will walk for about an hour. If the weather is extreme, we will contact you with more information.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Please note that our final walking club for 2022 will be on November 15.  We will be taking a break during the colder winter months, and walking club will return in the spring. 

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of comic books or just getting into them, we have a new group for you! Jacob Davis and staff person Julie Miller will lead us in a discussion of some of our favorite superhero comics. We are proud to be partnering with the Evanston Public Library to produce this club. The comic books we read will be available to borrow at the main branch of the library.

Comic Book Club will be in-person and on Zoom – $30 for 3 events. In person location is the CIF office, 1015 Davis Street, Evanston. 

Minimum enrollment: 5

This new group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and staff member, Molly Finucane. “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 (i.e. Hairspray live on Broadway vs. the many movie iterations of Hairspray)? 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 that the group will not meet on November 25 and December 23.

Minimum enrollment: 7 

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.

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

Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends we haven’t been able to see. Jeff will email everyone their bingo card prior to the start time.

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.

Please note that bingo will start on October 16.

Please note that we will not meet on October 2 and 9 and December 25.

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 minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Please note that the group will not meet on December 25.

This is an additional reading of the same book that is read at 5:00 PM. Our hope is that by offering an additional time (1:30-2:30), more people will be able to participate. You are welcome to sign up for both sessions and come to both. You may also just attend the one that works best for you.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteer to will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

Also note that we will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins. 

We will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteers to read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

We will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins.

Also note that we will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

Come walk with us! We will meet at the office and walk based on the weather. If the weather is mild, we will walk for about an hour. If the weather is extreme, we will contact you with more information.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Please note that our final walking club for 2022 will be on November 15.  We will be taking a break during the colder winter months, and walking club will return in the spring. 

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Join us in working towards feeling calm and in control. We follow recorded, guided meditations together. There will also be discussions about how the meditations make us feel.

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

Minimum enrollment: 4

Please note that we will not have Meditation on November 2 and 30. 

Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members.

Enrollment is limited to 30 people. Minimum: 7

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

Join Anime Club in watching and discussing Japanese animated productions called Anime. Anime enthusiast Sheila Serota supports the group in choosing which series will be viewed.

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.

This new group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and staff member, Molly Finucane. “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 (i.e. Hairspray live on Broadway vs. the many movie iterations of Hairspray)? 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 that the group will not meet on November 25 and December 23.

Minimum enrollment: 7 

Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends we haven’t been able to see. Jeff will email everyone their bingo card prior to the start time.

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.

Please note that bingo will start on October 16.

Please note that we will not meet on October 2 and 9 and December 25.

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 minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Please note that the group will not meet on December 25.

This is an additional reading of the same book that is read at 5:00 PM. Our hope is that by offering an additional time (1:30-2:30), more people will be able to participate. You are welcome to sign up for both sessions and come to both. You may also just attend the one that works best for you.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteer to will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

Also note that we will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins. 

We will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteers to read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

We will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins.

Also note that we will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

You don’t know how to draw? Neither do we! Mark, our instructor, makes it really easy and fun. We have lots of laughs sharing the characters we draw and the stories we make up for them! Come join the fun! You may choose to join us at the CIF office or on Zoom.

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

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Come walk with us! We will meet at the office and walk based on the weather. If the weather is mild, we will walk for about an hour. If the weather is extreme, we will contact you with more information.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Please note that our final walking club for 2022 will be on November 15.  We will be taking a break during the colder winter months, and walking club will return in the spring. 

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Join us in working towards feeling calm and in control. We follow recorded, guided meditations together. There will also be discussions about how the meditations make us feel.

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

Minimum enrollment: 4

Please note that we will not have Meditation on November 2 and 30. 

Building a Brighter Future

20th Year Anniversary

Thursday, October 27, 2022, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

6:30 – cocktails

7:15 – dinner

9:00 – program concludes

We’ll be dancing to the beat of EUPHORIA

Tickets will be on sale soon!

For more information, please email Niki Moe or call (847) 328-2044. To sponsor our 20th Anniversary SPARK Benefit, please visit our event website.

This new group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and staff member, Molly Finucane. “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 (i.e. Hairspray live on Broadway vs. the many movie iterations of Hairspray)? 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 that the group will not meet on November 25 and December 23.

Minimum enrollment: 7 

Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends we haven’t been able to see. Jeff will email everyone their bingo card prior to the start time.

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.

Please note that bingo will start on October 16.

Please note that we will not meet on October 2 and 9 and December 25.

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 minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Please note that the group will not meet on December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

Costumes are encouraged but not required.  We will have a costume contest with trophies.  Please bring a Halloween treat to share with the group.  Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Enrollment is limited to 20 people. 

Location: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Come walk with us! We will meet at the office and walk based on the weather. If the weather is mild, we will walk for about an hour. If the weather is extreme, we will contact you with more information.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Please note that our final walking club for 2022 will be on November 15.  We will be taking a break during the colder winter months, and walking club will return in the spring. 

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Join Anime Club in watching and discussing Japanese animated productions called Anime. Anime enthusiast Sheila Serota supports the group in choosing which series will be viewed.

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.

This new group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and staff member, Molly Finucane. “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 (i.e. Hairspray live on Broadway vs. the many movie iterations of Hairspray)? 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 that the group will not meet on November 25 and December 23.

Minimum enrollment: 7 

Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends we haven’t been able to see. Jeff will email everyone their bingo card prior to the start time.

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.

Please note that bingo will start on October 16.

Please note that we will not meet on October 2 and 9 and December 25.

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 minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Please note that the group will not meet on December 25.

This is an additional reading of the same book that is read at 5:00 PM. Our hope is that by offering an additional time (1:30-2:30), more people will be able to participate. You are welcome to sign up for both sessions and come to both. You may also just attend the one that works best for you.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteer to will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

Also note that we will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins. 

We will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteers to read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

We will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins.

Also note that we will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

Come walk with us! We will meet at the office and walk based on the weather. If the weather is mild, we will walk for about an hour. If the weather is extreme, we will contact you with more information.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Please note that our final walking club for 2022 will be on November 15.  We will be taking a break during the colder winter months, and walking club will return in the spring. 

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Join us in working towards feeling calm and in control. We follow recorded, guided meditations together. There will also be discussions about how the meditations make us feel.

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

Minimum enrollment: 4

Please note that we will not have Meditation on November 2 and 30. 

Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members.

Enrollment is limited to 30 people. Minimum: 7

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

Whether you’re a long-time fan of comic books or just getting into them, we have a new group for you! Jacob Davis and staff person Julie Miller will lead us in a discussion of some of our favorite superhero comics. We are proud to be partnering with the Evanston Public Library to produce this club. The comic books we read will be available to borrow at the main branch of the library.

Comic Book Club will be in-person and on Zoom – $30 for 3 events. In person location is the CIF office, 1015 Davis Street, Evanston. 

Minimum enrollment: 5

This new group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and staff member, Molly Finucane. “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 (i.e. Hairspray live on Broadway vs. the many movie iterations of Hairspray)? 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 that the group will not meet on November 25 and December 23.

Minimum enrollment: 7 

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.

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

Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends we haven’t been able to see. Jeff will email everyone their bingo card prior to the start time.

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.

Please note that bingo will start on October 16.

Please note that we will not meet on October 2 and 9 and December 25.

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 minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Please note that the group will not meet on December 25.

This is an additional reading of the same book that is read at 5:00 PM. Our hope is that by offering an additional time (1:30-2:30), more people will be able to participate. You are welcome to sign up for both sessions and come to both. You may also just attend the one that works best for you.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteer to will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

Also note that we will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins. 

We will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteers to read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

We will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins.

Also note that we will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

You don’t know how to draw? Neither do we! Mark, our instructor, makes it really easy and fun. We have lots of laughs sharing the characters we draw and the stories we make up for them! Come join the fun! You may choose to join us at the CIF office or on Zoom.

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

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Come walk with us! We will meet at the office and walk based on the weather. If the weather is mild, we will walk for about an hour. If the weather is extreme, we will contact you with more information.

The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Please note that our final walking club for 2022 will be on November 15.  We will be taking a break during the colder winter months, and walking club will return in the spring. 

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Join us in working towards feeling calm and in control. We follow recorded, guided meditations together. There will also be discussions about how the meditations make us feel.

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

Minimum enrollment: 4

Please note that we will not have Meditation on November 2 and 30. 

Join Anime Club in watching and discussing Japanese animated productions called Anime. Anime enthusiast Sheila Serota supports the group in choosing which series will be viewed.

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.

This new group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and staff member, Molly Finucane. “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 (i.e. Hairspray live on Broadway vs. the many movie iterations of Hairspray)? 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 that the group will not meet on November 25 and December 23.

Minimum enrollment: 7 

Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends we haven’t been able to see. Jeff will email everyone their bingo card prior to the start time.

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.

Please note that bingo will start on October 16.

Please note that we will not meet on October 2 and 9 and December 25.

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 minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Please note that the group will not meet on December 25.

This is an additional reading of the same book that is read at 5:00 PM. Our hope is that by offering an additional time (1:30-2:30), more people will be able to participate. You are welcome to sign up for both sessions and come to both. You may also just attend the one that works best for you.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteer to will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

Also note that we will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins. 

We will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteers to read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

We will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins.

Also note that we will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Join us in working towards feeling calm and in control. We follow recorded, guided meditations together. There will also be discussions about how the meditations make us feel.

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

Minimum enrollment: 4

Please note that we will not have Meditation on November 2 and 30. 

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.

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

Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends we haven’t been able to see. Jeff will email everyone their bingo card prior to the start time.

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.

Please note that bingo will start on October 16.

Please note that we will not meet on October 2 and 9 and December 25.

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 minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Please note that the group will not meet on December 25.

This is an additional reading of the same book that is read at 5:00 PM. Our hope is that by offering an additional time (1:30-2:30), more people will be able to participate. You are welcome to sign up for both sessions and come to both. You may also just attend the one that works best for you.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club. Should you have any questions regarding Zoom, please contact Jeff Morthorst at 224.545.3925.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteer to will read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

Also note that we will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins. 

We will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

We are happy to be collaborating with Evanston Public Library to offer our Book Club.

Please Note:  Library staff will be facilitating the Book Club.  Participants may volunteers to read aloud to the group. The group will discuss what has been read each week.

We will finish our current book on December 19. Our next book will start on January 9. If you are new to book club, you may want to register now and start attending on January 9 when the new book begins.

Also note that we will not have book club on October 31, December 5, and December 25.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Join Anime Club in watching and discussing Japanese animated productions called Anime. Anime enthusiast Sheila Serota supports the group in choosing which series will be viewed.

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.

This new group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and staff member, Molly Finucane. “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 (i.e. Hairspray live on Broadway vs. the many movie iterations of Hairspray)? 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 that the group will not meet on November 25 and December 23.

Minimum enrollment: 7 

Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends we haven’t been able to see. Jeff will email everyone their bingo card prior to the start time.

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.

Please note that bingo will start on October 16.

Please note that we will not meet on October 2 and 9 and December 25.

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 minimum enrollment for this activity is 5.

Please note that the group will not meet on December 25.

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 in person.

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

Please note that the group will not meet on December 26.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Join us in working towards feeling calm and in control. We follow recorded, guided meditations together. There will also be discussions about how the meditations make us feel.

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

Minimum enrollment: 4

Please note that we will not have Meditation on November 2 and 30. 

Whether you’re a long-time fan of comic books or just getting into them, we have a new group for you! Jacob Davis and staff person Julie Miller will lead us in a discussion of some of our favorite superhero comics. We are proud to be partnering with the Evanston Public Library to produce this club. The comic books we read will be available to borrow at the main branch of the library.

Comic Book Club will be in-person and on Zoom – $30 for 3 events. In person location is the CIF office, 1015 Davis Street, Evanston. 

Minimum enrollment: 5

This new group will be led by professional live musical theater actor, Jacob Hoffman and staff member, Molly Finucane. “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 (i.e. Hairspray live on Broadway vs. the many movie iterations of Hairspray)? 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 that the group will not meet on November 25 and December 23.

Minimum enrollment: 7 

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.

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

Join our community for a game of virtual bingo. This is a great opportunity to connect with friends we haven’t been able to see. Jeff will email everyone their bingo card prior to the start time.

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.

Please note that bingo will start on October 16.

Please note that we will not meet on October 2 and 9 and December 25.