Events & Activities

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.

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.

We will meet at the front doors of the arena. The game starts at 1:00 PM. Please bring money for any food, beverages, or anything else you’d like to purchase.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

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.

Please note: We are happy to partner with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. All participants in the class will need  to sign Evanston Athletic Club’s liability waiver one week before attending class for the first time. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

If you have questions, please call Jeff Morthorst at 224-545-3925.

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.

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.

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

Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

Please note: the group will not meet in January and will only meet once in February.

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

Enrollment is limited to 30 people.

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.

Please note: We are happy to partner with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. All participants in the class will need  to sign Evanston Athletic Club’s liability waiver one week before attending class for the first time. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

If you have questions, please call Jeff Morthorst at 224-545-3925.

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.

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.

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: The group will not meet in January.

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.

Please note: We are happy to partner with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. All participants in the class will need  to sign Evanston Athletic Club’s liability waiver one week before attending class for the first time. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

If you have questions, please call Jeff Morthorst at 224-545-3925.

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.

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.

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

Enrollment is limited to 12 people.

Please note: the group will not meet in January and will only meet once in February.

Note: The Ladies Night activities will be moved to the Independent Futures office through the Winter Quarter.

January – We will be making vision boards and crafting to get in the 2020 spirit. Please bring any arts and crafts supplies you want to use and a snack to share with the group.

February – Sock Hop at the office to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Please bring a snack to share with the group.

March – Join us for a PJ party! Feel free to wear or bring your PJs, nail polish, and a snack to share with the group.

Enrollment is limited to 13 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 to class 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 partner with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. All participants in the class will need  to sign Evanston Athletic Club’s liability waiver one week before attending class for the first time. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

If you have questions, please call Jeff Morthorst at 224-545-3925.

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.

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.

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: The group will not meet in January.

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.

Please note: The bowling alley management has told us that the price of bowling will increase, but they do not know what that price increase will be. The regular price for bowling is $15, and we currently pay $7.50.

Enrollment is limited to 14 people.

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.

Please note: We are happy to partner with Evanston Athletic Club to promote this yoga class. All participants in the class will need  to sign Evanston Athletic Club’s liability waiver one week before attending class for the first time. Center for Independent Futures staff may not be present at the classes.

If you have questions, please call Jeff Morthorst at 224-545-3925.

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.

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.

Create Your Journey | Saturday, April 18th

The Autobarn is hosting Independent Futures’ annual SPARK benefit gala, an event where guests can witness Independent Futures’ impact firsthand. Throughout the evening, SPARK guests get to know our community, our participants, and our mission.

Join the Evanston community in making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Get your tickets to SPARK today.

Prices increase $25 each on March 9th!
RSVP by April 10th

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.

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

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