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.

Note: Class will not be held on October 7.

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.

Note: The club will not meet December 23 or 30.

Come get in the conversation! This is where experts share about romantic relationships and dating. The classes are fun, and meant to feel comfortable to all who attend.

The Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park has generously granted Center for Independent Futures the opportunity to use the Illinois Imagines curriculum to educate us. This women-only group will be facilitated by Tara Ahern.

Enrollment is limited to 20 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.

Note: We will not meet December 24 or 31.

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.

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.

October 18 – Fall Festival! We will be drinking cider and crafting. Please bring a snack to share with the group and any craft supplies you want to use.

November 22 – Annual Thanksgiving Feast! Please sign up to bring a Thanksgiving meal item to share with the group.

December 13 – Cookie Decorating Party! We will watch a holiday movie and decorate cookies. Please sign up to bring something to the party.

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

In conjunction with the Northwestern Athletics Department, Center for Independent Futures is facilitating a trip to the Northwestern Vs. Minnesota football game! Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis and are free of charge.

The time of this game has not been announced yet. Everyone who signs up will be informed of the time of the game when the information becomes available.

We will meet in front of Fire Station 3 at 1097 Central St. If you’d like assistance planning your trip to the game, please call Jeff Morthorst.

Enrollment is limited to 8 people, and each person may only register for one game.

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.

Note: Class will not be held on October 7.

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.

Note: The club will not meet December 23 or 30.

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.

Note: We will not meet December 24 or 31.

Come get in the conversation! This is where experts share about romantic relationships and dating. The classes are fun, and meant to feel comfortable to all who attend.

The Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park has generously granted Center for Independent Futures the opportunity to use the Illinois Imagines curriculum to educate us. This men-only group will be facilitated by Jae Jin Pak and Jeff Morthorst.

Enrollment is limited to 20 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.

Join us to bowl two games at Classic Bowl in Morton Grove. Attendees must bring $7.50 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.

Enrollment is limited to 14 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.

Note: Class will not be held on October 7.

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.

Note: The club will not meet December 23 or 30.

Come get in the conversation! This is where experts share about romantic relationships and dating. The classes are fun, and meant to feel comfortable to all who attend.

The Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park has generously granted Center for Independent Futures the opportunity to use the Illinois Imagines curriculum to educate us. This women-only group will be facilitated by Tara Ahern.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

We are participating in #GivingTuesday through #ILGive!

With your support, we know we can meet our goal of $25,000 on #GivingTuesday.

Plus, The Coleman Foundation will donate $175 for every gift of $175 or more! That means that if you donate $175, your gift is worth $350 for Center for Independent Futures. If you donate $500, your gift is worth $675! However, all gifts eligible for the matching dollars must be donated online.

Every dollar donated in honor of independent futures means we can continue to support individuals with disabilities and their full lives. You can help us create a future where individuals with disabilities have equitable access to the opportunities of a full life.

RSVP to this event to receive a reminder to donate on the morning of December 3rd! We promise not to add you to our regular email list if this is the only time you want to be contacted by Center for Independent Futures.

With your help, we have the potential to raise more than $37,500 in just one day. Will you support Independent Futures on #GivingTuesday? RSVP now!

Click this link to donate on December 3rd! 

Donate Now

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.

Note: We will not meet December 24 or 31.

Come get in the conversation! This is where experts share about romantic relationships and dating. The classes are fun, and meant to feel comfortable to all who attend.

The Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park has generously granted Center for Independent Futures the opportunity to use the Illinois Imagines curriculum to educate us. This men-only group will be facilitated by Jae Jin Pak and Jeff Morthorst.

Enrollment is limited to 20 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. The holiday party will likely be December 7.

Enrollment is limited to 25 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.

Note: Class will not be held on October 7.

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.

Note: The club will not meet December 23 or 30.

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.

Note: We will not meet December 24 or 31.

Come get in the conversation! This is where experts share about romantic relationships and dating. The classes are fun, and meant to feel comfortable to all who attend.

The Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park has generously granted Center for Independent Futures the opportunity to use the Illinois Imagines curriculum to educate us. This men-only group will be facilitated by Jae Jin Pak and Jeff Morthorst.

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.

October 18 – Fall Festival! We will be drinking cider and crafting. Please bring a snack to share with the group and any craft supplies you want to use.

November 22 – Annual Thanksgiving Feast! Please sign up to bring a Thanksgiving meal item to share with the group.

December 13 – Cookie Decorating Party! We will watch a holiday movie and decorate cookies. Please sign up to bring something to the party.

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

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.

Note: Class will not be held on October 7.

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.

Note: The club will not meet December 23 or 30.

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.

Note: We will not meet December 24 or 31.

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.

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.

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

Enrollment is limited to 30 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.

Note: Class will not be held on October 7.

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.

Note: Class will not be held on October 7.