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Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. Drop-in event.

Keyword: ELL & Citizenship

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Afternoon Movie

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

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Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Assistive Technology: How It Can Help You

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn about resources, programs, and assistive technology devices and vendor information available through the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP).

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. Drop-in event.

Keyword: ELL & Citizenship

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Exploring Grief and Loss

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Explore all of the thoughts, feelings, and realities around grief and loss with professionals from the Skylight Foundation, which provides free mental health services for those in need. 

Drop-in event.

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Meet with constituent advocates from the offices of state senators and representatives whose districts include Skokie.

Ask questions about child support, unemployment, Medicaid, senior services, and more.

Staffed by the offices of:

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Writing Workshop with Northlight Theatre: High Lights

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Develop your writing within a supportive community in this workshop series. Led by Northlight Theatre teaching artists, you will write and refine material using prompts, discussion, and peer feedback.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Low Vision Support Group

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn about current research, assistive devices, and community resources for people who have been diagnosed with an eye condition or have a family member who has vision impairment.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. Drop-in event.

Keyword: ELL & Citizenship

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Introduction to Yoga

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Jackie Jasperson leads a live yoga class and shares information about yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel.

Keyword(s): Health & Wellness

Registration Required
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Volunteer Palooza

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

If you are looking to volunteer, come explore the organizations serving Skokie that have volunteer opportunities for those 16 and older.

Offsite Event
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Writing Workshop with Northlight Theatre: High Lights

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Develop your writing within a supportive community in this workshop series. Led by Northlight Theatre teaching artists, you will write and refine material using prompts, discussion, and peer feedback.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

An English/Urdu-speaking resource navigator with Hamdard Health Alliance will be available for people to drop in to get assistance in determining their eligibility for government benefits and applying for services as appropriate.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Restorative Therapeutic Yoga for Anxiety

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Certified yoga therapist Linda Benton will share a short presentation before guiding you through yoga postures based on therapeutic restorative movements and techniques.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. Drop-in event.

Keyword: ELL & Citizenship

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Medicare Explained

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Older Adults

Learn about Medicare Parts A & B, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, and enrollment deadlines. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

YIVO Presents Sarah Lazarus Memorial Concert

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

In honor of Sarah Lazarus, Eleanor Reissa brings us her voice, humor, and love of Yiddish for an afternoon of timeless and fresh musical treasures.