Events & Activities Calendar

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.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925. Please note that on December 11th, HeARTwords will have its annual holiday celebration!

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. 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 we will not meet on November 28th, and December 26th.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

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. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community on Mondays via Zoom.

Please note that we will not meet on November 8th.

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 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.

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! 

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

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.

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. 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.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

Please note that we will not meet on November 17.

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.

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

Please note the new day.

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.

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. 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 we will not meet on November 28th, and December 26th.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community on Mondays via Zoom.

Please note that we will not meet on November 8th.

We will resume hosting our Monday Yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club. They have generously provided us with a yoga studio to use! Our super awesome Paul Weitz will continue to lead the class.  The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities at Evanston Athletic Club – 1723  Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.

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

Please note that we will not have yoga on October 18.

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 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.

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.

Join Art Encounter teaching artist Val McCune at the Noyes Cultural Center where you will be creatively coached to channel your inner artist. The activities will range from viewing and discussing art to engaging in hands-on creative projects.

Participants will be presented with a theme of art exploration and will have the opportunity to display their interpretation of that theme followed by an explanation of their piece. All art materials will be provided by Art Encounter.

Minimum enrollment for this activity is 6. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

If you would like help planning your way to the Noyes Cultural Center please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

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. 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.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

Please note that we will not meet on November 17.

On Wednesdays, we will continue to meet with our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz on Zoom.

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

Please note that we will not have class on October 20.

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.

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

Please note the new day.

The Center for Independent Futures Advocacy Awareness 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!

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 6. 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.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Please note that we will not meet on October 21, November 18, and November 25.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office at 7:00 PM. 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. The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Minimum enrollment is 5. Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

Please note the new day and earlier start time. Please note we will not ride on October 21st.

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.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925. Please note that on December 11th, HeARTwords will have its annual holiday celebration!

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. 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 we will not meet on November 28th, and December 26th.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

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. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community on Mondays via Zoom.

Please note that we will not meet on November 8th.

We will resume hosting our Monday Yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club. They have generously provided us with a yoga studio to use! Our super awesome Paul Weitz will continue to lead the class.  The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities at Evanston Athletic Club – 1723  Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.

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

Please note that we will not have yoga on October 18.

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 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.

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! 

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

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.

Join Art Encounter teaching artist Val McCune at the Noyes Cultural Center where you will be creatively coached to channel your inner artist. The activities will range from viewing and discussing art to engaging in hands-on creative projects.

Participants will be presented with a theme of art exploration and will have the opportunity to display their interpretation of that theme followed by an explanation of their piece. All art materials will be provided by Art Encounter.

Minimum enrollment for this activity is 6. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

If you would like help planning your way to the Noyes Cultural Center please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

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. 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.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

Please note that we will not meet on November 17.

On Wednesdays, we will continue to meet with our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz on Zoom.

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

Please note that we will not have class on October 20.

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.

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

Please note the new day.

Please join us if you are interested in learning more about how to be safe, more confident and well-informed about sexuality and dating. This will be a safe space to learn, ask questions and discuss the topic of safety and sexuality.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Please note that we will not meet on October 21, November 18, and November 25.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office at 7:00 PM. 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. The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Minimum enrollment is 5. Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

Please note the new day and earlier start time. Please note we will not ride on October 21st.

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. 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 we will not meet on November 28th, and December 26th.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

We will resume hosting our Monday Yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club. They have generously provided us with a yoga studio to use! Our super awesome Paul Weitz will continue to lead the class.  The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities at Evanston Athletic Club – 1723  Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.

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

Please note that we will not have yoga on October 18.

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 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.

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.

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. 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.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

Please note that we will not meet on November 17.

On Wednesdays, we will continue to meet with our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz on Zoom.

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

Please note that we will not have class on October 20.

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.

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

Please note the new day.

Join the CIF Advocacy Awareness Club for a virtual event. We will discuss what advocacy is and group members will share about various topics that affect the disability community including housing, day programming, legislative advocacy and healthy relationships. This event is free to CIF community members, including participants, staff, family and Board members.

The event takes place on Wednesday, November 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Please note that we will not meet on October 21, November 18, and November 25.

We will meet at the Center for Independent Futures office at 7:00 PM. 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. The location is 1015 Davis Street, Evanston, IL.

Minimum enrollment is 5. Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

Please note the new day and earlier start time. Please note we will not ride on October 21st.

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.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925. Please note that on December 11th, HeARTwords will have its annual holiday celebration!

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. 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 we will not meet on November 28th, and December 26th.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

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. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community on Mondays via Zoom.

Please note that we will not meet on November 8th.

We will resume hosting our Monday Yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club. They have generously provided us with a yoga studio to use! Our super awesome Paul Weitz will continue to lead the class.  The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities at Evanston Athletic Club – 1723  Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.

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

Please note that we will not have yoga on October 18.

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 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.

This event is hosted every year by the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. They have let us know that this year the theme is “Building a New World that includes Independence, Belonging, Inclusiveness and Respect”. It will focus on providing attendees with information to help empower them to use their voices to make positive choices and changes in their life. We will have an opportunity to reflect together on the presentations.

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! 

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

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.

Join Art Encounter teaching artist Val McCune at the Noyes Cultural Center where you will be creatively coached to channel your inner artist. The activities will range from viewing and discussing art to engaging in hands-on creative projects.

Participants will be presented with a theme of art exploration and will have the opportunity to display their interpretation of that theme followed by an explanation of their piece. All art materials will be provided by Art Encounter.

Minimum enrollment for this activity is 6. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

If you would like help planning your way to the Noyes Cultural Center please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

This event is hosted every year by the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. They have let us know that this year the theme is “Building a New World that includes Independence, Belonging, Inclusiveness and Respect”. It will focus on providing attendees with information to help empower them to use their voices to make positive choices and changes in their life. We will have an opportunity to reflect together on the presentations.

On Wednesdays, we will continue to meet with our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz on Zoom.

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

Please note that we will not have class on October 20.

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.

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

Please note the new day.

Please join us if you are interested in learning more about how to be safe, more confident and well-informed about sexuality and dating. This will be a safe space to learn, ask questions and discuss the topic of safety and sexuality.

This event is hosted every year by the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. They have let us know that this year the theme is “Building a New World that includes Independence, Belonging, Inclusiveness and Respect”. It will focus on providing attendees with information to help empower them to use their voices to make positive choices and changes in their life. We will have an opportunity to reflect together on the presentations.

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.

Let Your Hopes & Dreams Set Sail

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 6:30 pm

6:30 – cocktails

7:15 – dinner

9:00 – program concludes

We’ll be dancing to the beat of EUPHORIA until 11:00.
Valet is available.

Space is limited. Please secure your tickets by Monday, November 15.

For more information, please email Niki Moe or call (847) 328-2044. To sponsor SPARK, please ask for information regarding sponsorship levels.

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. 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 we will not meet on November 28th, and December 26th.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

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. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community on Mondays via Zoom.

Please note that we will not meet on November 8th.

We will resume hosting our Monday Yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club. They have generously provided us with a yoga studio to use! Our super awesome Paul Weitz will continue to lead the class.  The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities at Evanston Athletic Club – 1723  Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.

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

Please note that we will not have yoga on October 18.

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 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.

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.

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. 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.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

Please note that we will not meet on November 17.

On Wednesdays, we will continue to meet with our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz on Zoom.

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

Please note that we will not have class on October 20.

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.

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

Please note the new day.

Please join us if you are interested in learning more about how to be safe, more confident and well-informed about sexuality and dating. This will be a safe space to learn, ask questions and discuss the topic of safety and sexuality.

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.

Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925. Please note that on December 11th, HeARTwords will have its annual holiday celebration!

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community on Mondays via Zoom.

Please note that we will not meet on November 8th.

We will resume hosting our Monday Yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club. They have generously provided us with a yoga studio to use! Our super awesome Paul Weitz will continue to lead the class.  The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities at Evanston Athletic Club – 1723  Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.

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

Please note that we will not have yoga on October 18.

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 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.

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! 

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 5. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

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.

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. 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.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

Please note that we will not meet on November 17.

On Wednesdays, we will continue to meet with our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz on Zoom.

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

Please note that we will not have class on October 20.

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.

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

Please note the new day.

Please join us if you are interested in learning more about how to be safe, more confident and well-informed about sexuality and dating. This will be a safe space to learn, ask questions and discuss the topic of safety and sexuality.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Please note that we will not meet on October 21, November 18, and November 25.

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. 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 we will not meet on November 28th, and December 26th.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community on Mondays via Zoom.

Please note that we will not meet on November 8th.

We will resume hosting our Monday Yoga classes at Evanston Athletic Club. They have generously provided us with a yoga studio to use! Our super awesome Paul Weitz will continue to lead the class.  The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities at Evanston Athletic Club – 1723  Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.

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

Please note that we will not have yoga on October 18.

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 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.

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.

Join Art Encounter teaching artist Val McCune at the Noyes Cultural Center where you will be creatively coached to channel your inner artist. The activities will range from viewing and discussing art to engaging in hands-on creative projects.

Participants will be presented with a theme of art exploration and will have the opportunity to display their interpretation of that theme followed by an explanation of their piece. All art materials will be provided by Art Encounter.

Minimum enrollment for this activity is 6. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.

If you would like help planning your way to the Noyes Cultural Center please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.

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. 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.

Jeff will email everyone who registered the link to their bingo card at the beginning of each event.

Please note that we will not meet on November 17.

On Wednesdays, we will continue to meet with our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz on Zoom.

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

Please note that we will not have class on October 20.

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.

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

Please note the new day.

The Center for Independent Futures Advocacy Awareness 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!

The minimum enrollment for this activity is 6. 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.

Get together virtually with others in our Independent Futures community.

Please note that we will not meet on October 21, November 18, and November 25.