Welcome to the Independent Futures events calendar! Activities registration opens each quarter with a new calendar. To be added to the notification list, please email center@independentfutures.com. The spring activities registration period will begin Monday, March 22nd and end Monday, April 5th at 3:00 pm.
Before signing up for activities, new participants are required to meet with staff and complete an introduction process. This is necessary to guarantee that the best supports are available for each individual.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns and we look forward to hearing from you soon. If you would have any questions, please reach out to Jeff Morthorst at (224) 545-3925.
june 2021
sun13jun11:00 am12:00 pmBingo - Sundays
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
mon14jun1:00 pm2:00 pmSocial Hour
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays. Please note: we will not meet on May 31. Should you have any questions, please call
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays.
Please note: we will not meet on May 31.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Monday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities, led by our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Please note: this class will not meet until April 26.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
mon14jun5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
tue15jun1:00 pm2:00 pmFun, Easy Drawing
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
tue15jun5:15 pm6:00 pmMeditation
Event Details
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. This
Event Details
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.
This time can be used to focus on developing mindfulness skills and supporting community.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 4. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
wed16jun1:00 pm2:00 pmBingo - Wednesdays
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Please note: We will not meet on April 7.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities, led by our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Please note: this class will not meet until April 26.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
wed16jun5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
thu17jun1:00 pm2:00 pmSocial Hour
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays. Please note: we will not meet on May 31. Should you have any questions, please call
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays.
Please note: we will not meet on May 31.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
thu17jun6:00 pm7:00 pmAnime Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
fri18jun5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
sat19jun1:00 pm3:30 pmSaturday Cinema
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 10. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
sun20jun11:00 am12:00 pmBingo - Sundays
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
sun20jun1:00 pm2:00 pmMusic Sharing Group
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
mon21jun1:00 pm2:00 pmSocial Hour
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays. Please note: we will not meet on May 31. Should you have any questions, please call
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays.
Please note: we will not meet on May 31.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Monday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities, led by our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Please note: this class will not meet until April 26.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
mon21jun5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
tue22jun1:00 pm2:00 pmFun, Easy Drawing
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
tue22jun5:15 pm6:00 pmMeditation
Event Details
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. This
Event Details
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.
This time can be used to focus on developing mindfulness skills and supporting community.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 4. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
tue22jun6:30 pm8:00 pmArt Club
Event Details
Experience art on Zoom! Join Art Encounter teaching artist Val McCune, in the comfort of your own space where you will be creatively coached to channel your inner
Event Details
Experience art on Zoom! Join Art Encounter teaching artist Val McCune, in the comfort of your own space 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.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
wed23jun1:00 pm2:00 pmBingo - Wednesdays
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Please note: We will not meet on April 7.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities, led by our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Please note: this class will not meet until April 26.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
wed23jun5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
thu24jun1:00 pm2:00 pmSocial Hour
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays. Please note: we will not meet on May 31. Should you have any questions, please call
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays.
Please note: we will not meet on May 31.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
fri25jun5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
sat26jun3:00 pm5:30 pmHeARTwords Workshop
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
sun27jun11:00 am12:00 pmBingo - Sundays
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
sun27jun4:00 pm6:00 pmIn-Person Pizza & Bingo Night
Event Details
Join us for our first chance to be together in person in 2021! At this event, we will gather in the outdoor beer garden of Union Squared at 1307 Chicago
Event Details
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Union Squared
1307 Chicago Ave.
Purchase Your Tickets Today!
mon28jun1:00 pm2:00 pmSocial Hour
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays. Please note: we will not meet on May 31. Should you have any questions, please call
Event Details
Chill and chat with Center for Independent Futures community and staff members on Mondays & Thursdays.
Please note: we will not meet on May 31.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Monday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities, led by our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Please note: this class will not meet until April 26.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
mon28jun5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
tue29jun1:00 pm2:00 pmFun, Easy Drawing
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
tue29jun5:15 pm6:00 pmMeditation
Event Details
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. This
Event Details
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.
This time can be used to focus on developing mindfulness skills and supporting community.
The minimum enrollment for this activity is 4. You will be notified if the minimum is not met.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
wed30jun1:00 pm2:00 pmBingo - Wednesdays
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Please note: We will not meet on April 7.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to
Event Details
Center for Independent Futures community members and their family members are welcome to come to class every week or drop in as their schedules allow. The class is intended to include students with a wide range of abilities, led by our super awesome instructor Paul Weitz.
Should you have any questions, please call Jeff at (224) 545-3925.
Please note: this class will not meet until April 26.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
wed30jun5:00 pm6:00 pmBook Club
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Zoom Meeting
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