Events & Activities

Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come every week or “drop in” as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities. Please note: We are happy to be partnering with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

Please note: Yoga class will not be held on April 1, 8, 15, or May 27. 

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Explore your creative side in this art class led by our skilled instructor Hadar Dohn.

Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

Please share your skills with us! Everyone who would like to is welcome to perform for the rest of us. Singing and instrument playing, comedy, drama, poetry, and talking about a topic of interest are some of the ways that people may perform. We will use any time we have left over to watch some of the most famous skits from the television show Saturday Night Live! For more information, please call Jeff Morthorst at (224) 545-3925.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Note: On Tuesday, June 18, we will meet at Hub 930 (930 Chicago Ave.) Please enter through the side of the building.

Come hang out at Hub 930! We have internet access, games, TV, and comfortable chairs. This great space is located in the back of the building at 930 Chicago Ave. Joe Jackson will host this opportunity for the Center for Independent Futures community.

Please note: Hub 930 will not be open on January 16, January 30, February 20, or March 20.

The locations for our gatherings in February and March will be announced when we have more information. Please bring at least $20 to pay for your meal and beverages.

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

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

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.

Enrollment is limited to 25 people.

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

Gather with other Center for Independent Futures participants to watch a new movie each month! Facilitator Jeff Morthorst supports activities members to vote on the next month’s film. We are open to viewing a wide range of genres.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Explore your creative side in this art class led by our skilled instructor Hadar Dohn.

Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

Please share your skills with us! Everyone who would like to is welcome to perform for the rest of us. Singing and instrument playing, comedy, drama, poetry, and talking about a topic of interest are some of the ways that people may perform. We will use any time we have left over to watch some of the most famous skits from the television show Saturday Night Live! For more information, please call Jeff Morthorst at (224) 545-3925.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Note: On Tuesday, June 18, we will meet at Hub 930 (930 Chicago Ave.) Please enter through the side of the building.

The Center for Independent Futures Advocacy Club’s mission is to speak up and speak out for ourselves and others, learn new skills, and raise awareness about issues affecting the disability community. Join us!

Enrollment is limited to 10 people.

Everyone will order from a printed menu of food items, socialize, and eat together. Participants are encouraged to learn socially valuable skills including choosing food items, advocating around specific dietary restrictions, interaction with waiters, ordering, waiting for their meal to arrive, dealing with mistakes, paying a bill, and tipping. Please bring $10 in cash to each event to pay for your meal. For our event in March, the group will go to a restaurant to practice our skills. For this evening at a restaurant, everyone is asked to bring $20 to pay for their meal.

Enrollment is limited to 6 people.

A Town Hall discussion covering the most challenging issues facing families with loved ones with disabilities

• Transitioning through life
• Preparing your family for the future
• Communicating your planning to those who
  will be involved
• Building community relationships

Space is Limited. Register Early!

Dr. Meghan Burke, University of Illinois
Sibling of a brother with Down Syndrome
Masters and Doctoral degrees in Special Education
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
Nationally recognized expert in future planning and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Ann Sickon, Center for Independent Futures
Parent and sibling of individuals with disabilities
Professional experience in nursing, healthcare businesses, and health law
Executive Director at Center for Independent Futures
Nationally recognized expert in person-centered planning and housing solutions

Mike Walther, Oak Wealth Advisors
Sibling of a brother on the Autism spectrum
Founder and President of Oak Wealth Advisors
MBA and CPA, CFA, and CFP® designations
Nationally recognized expert in special needs financial planning

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

Enrollment is limited to 30 people.

April 12: Pop Star Dance Party – Feel free to dress up (or not) as your favorite pop star. We will listen to some pop tunes and dance the night away. Please bring a snack to share with the group.

May 17: Spa Night – Join us for a spa night! Bring any nail polish, lotions, or other spa-like items to use.

June 14: Backyard Barbecue – We will cook a meal together and enjoy the nice weather. Please bring a meal item to share.

Enrollment is limited to 10 people. Please enter through the gate on the side of the building.

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.

Enrollment is limited to 25 people.

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Explore your creative side in this art class led by our skilled instructor Hadar Dohn.

Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

Gather with facilitator Joe Jackson to work on projects to benefit individuals in our community and around the world. Joe will communicate the details of each activity to those who have registered for Volunteer Club.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

The locations for our gatherings in February and March will be announced when we have more information. Please bring at least $20 to pay for your meal and beverages.

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

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come every week or “drop in” as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities. Please note: We are happy to be partnering with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

Please note: Yoga class will not be held on April 1, 8, 15, or May 27. 

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

Don’t miss all the fun. Tickets available now!

Please join us at our 13th annual SPARK benefit! Hosted at the Hilton Orrington in downtown Evanston, SPARK provides a beautiful setting for cocktails, a silent auction, dinner, and dancing.

The evening is ignited by the SPARK of the Center for Independent Futures community. Guests don’t just hear about our impact but also witness it in action, from the lively dinner conversation to the packed dance floor at the end of the night. At this event, participants celebrate their own independence and the connections of their community alongside friends, family members, and other supporters. All proceeds from this event, our largest fundraiser of the year, directly contribute to programming, services, and sustainability to support individuals with disabilities and their families to access the skills and opportunities of a full life.

Check-in begins at 6:30 | Valet parking: $10

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 (LINK HERE).

For more information, please email Niki Moe or call (847) 328-2044. To sponsor SPARK, please ask for information regarding sponsorship levels. Purchase early bird tickets online starting March 1st. Ticket prices will rise on April 1st.

Please RSVP by April 19th

Please note: To purchase a table or tickets for participants, please call the office at (847) 328-2044. 

Center for Independent Futures is a Section 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Contact Niki Moe for more information.

The Halim Time and Glass Museum contains 1100 historical clocks and watches as well as 70 or more pieces of stained glass art. We will take a guided tour of this awesome collection! We will meet at the entrance to the museum. If you have questions, please call Jeff Morthorst at (224) 545-3925.

This event is free, thanks to the Rob Campbell Fun Club.

Enrollment is limited to 10 people per event. Due to high demand, sign up is limited to one Halim Time and Glass Museum event per person.

Join us to bowl two games at Classic Bowl in Morton Grove. Attendees must bring $4.50 in cash for shoes and/or lane fees. Please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925 if you need support getting to and from the bowling alley.

Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come every week or “drop in” as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities. Please note: We are happy to be partnering with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

Please note: Yoga class will not be held on April 1, 8, 15, or May 27. 

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

In partnership with The Arc of Illinois, we are proud to host the May session of The Arc’s future planning workshop. Join us for presentations by Brian Rubin, Benjamin Rubin, and Sherri Schneider.

About the Presenters

Brian Rubin, J.D., is the founder of Rubin Law who has been practicing law since 1978. He is also the father of three children, including a son who has autism. Since 1982, Brian Rubin has focused his law practice on serving the legal and future planning needs of fellow families of children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, as well as mental illness. President of the Special Needs Alliance, Brian Rubin has served on the Advisory Councils and Boards of many organizations serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Sherri Schneider, QIDP, has dedicated herself to helping individuals with disabilities and their families for over thirty years. Beginning as a social worker in a CILA, she developed expertise in understanding government benefits. Today, she meets with families to assess their situations and pursue their best options for benefit assistance programs, personally guiding them through the application process. Her seminars are invaluable to families as they navigate the arena of government benefits.

Benjamin Rubin, J.D., L.L.M., (Benji) Brian Rubin’s youngest son, has been a member of Rubin Law since 2010. Profoundly shaped by having a brother with special needs, Benji serves as the President of SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters). Benji’s personal experience as a sibling offers a unique perspective into the responsibilities that come with caring for a sibling with special needs. As an adult, his present and future responsibilities regarding his brother’s care are a concern that he shares with all brothers and sisters of individuals with special needs.

Schedule of Event

8:30 – 9:00 am: Registration and coffee
9:00-9:05 am: Welcome and introductions
9:05-10:20 am: Government Benefits, presented by Sherri Schneider
10:20-10:30 am: Break
10:30-12:15 pm: Special Needs Estate & Future Planning, presented by Brian Rubin & Benjamin Rubin
12:15-12:30 pm: Questions and answers

Registration

To attend, please visit The Arc of Illinois’ website. The registration fee and form must be received before the event.

“A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!” – ETHS website

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office at 6:30 PM. From there, we will travel as a group to and from the show. We plan to return to the office after the show at approximately 10:00 PM.

Enrollment is limited to 10 people.

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.

Enrollment is limited to 25 people.

We will meet outside the gate to Rocky and Berenice Miller Park at 12:30 PM. The park is located at 2750 Ashland Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Tickets will be distributed at the game. Please dress for the weather.

Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come every week or “drop in” as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities. Please note: We are happy to be partnering with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

Please note: Yoga class will not be held on April 1, 8, 15, or May 27. 

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Explore your creative side in this art class led by our skilled instructor Hadar Dohn.

Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

Please share your skills with us! Everyone who would like to is welcome to perform for the rest of us. Singing and instrument playing, comedy, drama, poetry, and talking about a topic of interest are some of the ways that people may perform. We will use any time we have left over to watch some of the most famous skits from the television show Saturday Night Live! For more information, please call Jeff Morthorst at (224) 545-3925.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Note: On Tuesday, June 18, we will meet at Hub 930 (930 Chicago Ave.) Please enter through the side of the building.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office. From there we will ride the bike path on Church St. to the bike path on Evanston’s Lakefront. We will end by riding the Davis St. bike path back to the office.

Enrollment is limited to 8 people.

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

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Gather with other Center for Independent Futures participants to watch a new movie each month! Facilitator Jeff Morthorst supports activities members to vote on the next month’s film. We are open to viewing a wide range of genres.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come every week or “drop in” as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities. Please note: We are happy to be partnering with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

Please note: Yoga class will not be held on April 1, 8, 15, or May 27. 

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

Gather with facilitator Joe Jackson to work on projects to benefit individuals in our community and around the world. Joe will communicate the details of each activity to those who have registered for Volunteer Club.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

The Center for Independent Futures Advocacy Club’s mission is to speak up and speak out for ourselves and others, learn new skills, and raise awareness about issues affecting the disability community. Join us!

Enrollment is limited to 10 people.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office. From there we will ride the bike path on Church St. to the bike path on Evanston’s Lakefront. We will end by riding the Davis St. bike path back to the office.

Enrollment is limited to 8 people.

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

Enrollment is limited to 30 people.

April 12: Pop Star Dance Party – Feel free to dress up (or not) as your favorite pop star. We will listen to some pop tunes and dance the night away. Please bring a snack to share with the group.

May 17: Spa Night – Join us for a spa night! Bring any nail polish, lotions, or other spa-like items to use.

June 14: Backyard Barbecue – We will cook a meal together and enjoy the nice weather. Please bring a meal item to share.

Enrollment is limited to 10 people. Please enter through the gate on the side of the building.

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.

Enrollment is limited to 25 people.

Join us to bowl two games at Classic Bowl in Morton Grove. Attendees must bring $4.50 in cash for shoes and/or lane fees. Please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925 if you need support getting to and from the bowling alley.

Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come every week or “drop in” as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities. Please note: We are happy to be partnering with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

Please note: Yoga class will not be held on April 1, 8, 15, or May 27. 

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Explore your creative side in this art class led by our skilled instructor Hadar Dohn.

Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office. From there we will ride the bike path on Church St. to the bike path on Evanston’s Lakefront. We will end by riding the Davis St. bike path back to the office.

Enrollment is limited to 8 people.

Attention bicyclists! Ride Lake Shore Drive with the Center for Independent Futures Dream Team to raise funds to support our community! The more money you raise, the more rewards you get, such as free admission to Center for Independent Futures events. The earlier you register for Bike the Drive, the less expensive it is to participate. If you are interested in learning more about this event, please contact Jeff at 224-545-3925.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

The locations for our gatherings in February and March will be announced when we have more information. Please bring at least $20 to pay for your meal and beverages.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office. From there we will ride the bike path on Church St. to the bike path on Evanston’s Lakefront. We will end by riding the Davis St. bike path back to the office.

Enrollment is limited to 8 people.

Everyone will order from a printed menu of food items, socialize, and eat together. Participants are encouraged to learn socially valuable skills including choosing food items, advocating around specific dietary restrictions, interaction with waiters, ordering, waiting for their meal to arrive, dealing with mistakes, paying a bill, and tipping. Please bring $10 in cash to each event to pay for your meal. For our event in March, the group will go to a restaurant to practice our skills. For this evening at a restaurant, everyone is asked to bring $20 to pay for their meal.

Enrollment is limited to 6 people.

Gather with other Center for Independent Futures participants to watch a new movie each month! Facilitator Jeff Morthorst supports activities members to vote on the next month’s film. We are open to viewing a wide range of genres.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come every week or “drop in” as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities. Please note: We are happy to be partnering with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

Please note: Yoga class will not be held on April 1, 8, 15, or May 27. 

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office. From there we will ride the bike path on Church St. to the bike path on Evanston’s Lakefront. We will end by riding the Davis St. bike path back to the office.

Enrollment is limited to 8 people.

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.

Enrollment is limited to 25 people.

Join us to bowl two games at Classic Bowl in Morton Grove. Attendees must bring $4.50 in cash for shoes and/or lane fees. Please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925 if you need support getting to and from the bowling alley.

Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come every week or “drop in” as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities. Please note: We are happy to be partnering with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

Please note: Yoga class will not be held on April 1, 8, 15, or May 27. 

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Explore your creative side in this art class led by our skilled instructor Hadar Dohn.

Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

The Center for Independent Futures Advocacy Club’s mission is to speak up and speak out for ourselves and others, learn new skills, and raise awareness about issues affecting the disability community. Join us!

Enrollment is limited to 10 people.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office. From there we will ride the bike path on Church St. to the bike path on Evanston’s Lakefront. We will end by riding the Davis St. bike path back to the office.

Enrollment is limited to 8 people.

Everyone will order from a printed menu of food items, socialize, and eat together. Participants are encouraged to learn socially valuable skills including choosing food items, advocating around specific dietary restrictions, interaction with waiters, ordering, waiting for their meal to arrive, dealing with mistakes, paying a bill, and tipping. Please bring $10 in cash to each event to pay for your meal. For our event in March, the group will go to a restaurant to practice our skills. For this evening at a restaurant, everyone is asked to bring $20 to pay for their meal.

Enrollment is limited to 6 people.

April 12: Pop Star Dance Party – Feel free to dress up (or not) as your favorite pop star. We will listen to some pop tunes and dance the night away. Please bring a snack to share with the group.

May 17: Spa Night – Join us for a spa night! Bring any nail polish, lotions, or other spa-like items to use.

June 14: Backyard Barbecue – We will cook a meal together and enjoy the nice weather. Please bring a meal item to share.

Enrollment is limited to 10 people. Please enter through the gate on the side of the building.

The Halim Time and Glass Museum contains 1100 historical clocks and watches as well as 70 or more pieces of stained glass art. We will take a guided tour of this awesome collection! We will meet at the entrance to the museum. If you have questions, please call Jeff Morthorst at (224) 545-3925.

This event is free, thanks to the Rob Campbell Fun Club.

Enrollment is limited to 10 people per event. Due to high demand, sign up is limited to one Halim Time and Glass Museum event per person.

Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come every week or “drop in” as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities. Please note: We are happy to be partnering with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

Please note: Yoga class will not be held on April 1, 8, 15, or May 27. 

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.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Please note: Book Club will not meet on May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

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 cold, we will walk to a coffee shop.

Please share your skills with us! Everyone who would like to is welcome to perform for the rest of us. Singing and instrument playing, comedy, drama, poetry, and talking about a topic of interest are some of the ways that people may perform. We will use any time we have left over to watch some of the most famous skits from the television show Saturday Night Live! For more information, please call Jeff Morthorst at (224) 545-3925.

Enrollment is limited to 15 people.

Note: On Tuesday, June 18, we will meet at Hub 930 (930 Chicago Ave.) Please enter through the side of the building.

Gather with facilitator Joe Jackson to work on projects to benefit individuals in our community and around the world. Joe will communicate the details of each activity to those who have registered for Volunteer Club.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office. From there we will ride the bike path on Church St. to the bike path on Evanston’s Lakefront. We will end by riding the Davis St. bike path back to the office.

Enrollment is limited to 8 people.