Members & guests: free; food & drink self-hosted Test your trivia skills at this new monthly event! The first Monday of the month, BGB and Village members will be meeting at D'Agostino's in Wrigleyville for a few rounds of trivia. All 21+ are welcome but RSVPs are required.
Members & guests: free. Lunch is self-hosted. Registration is mandatory and spots are limited Brain Connection Cafe is meeting in person this week! Join us for brain games, storytelling, reminiscing and a bite to eat in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions will be an hour long and are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop in when you […]
Members & guests–$15* per class. Click here to register and you will receive details to join the class via Zoom. To join your first session for FREE, please email [email protected]. Come move your body and have fun! Work on functional/full body strength, joint mobility, posture, balance, pairing movement with breath, and core strength. This one hour […]
Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. If Ninotchka or Captain Blood or Random Harvest are among your favorite films, you’ll be right at home! In addition to discussing the films, we will also talk about the scores and the […]
Location: 6th Floor Bar & Study, Aster Hall (900 N Michigan) Members & guests: free; wine and snacks provided Whether you joined the Village in the past year or are an established member looking for new connections, this fun Happy Hour event is the perfect way to celebrate the growing Village community. Join us in […]
Members and guests – Free! This ongoing Village discussion group meets online the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a selection of short readings from an anthology published by The Great Books Foundation. Although the group has been meeting for years, they are very welcoming to new members! Beginning in December of 2023, the […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Spring is here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Note: Once you RSVP for […]
Members only–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the discussion, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with additional details to join via Zoom. An informal ’round table’ morning coffee chat via Zoom with fellow Villagers to catch up on local issues, share your opinions, ideas, memories, have some laughs and […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all registrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Members & guests: free! RSVP below. Location: Belmont Village of Lincoln Park, 700 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Please join us for our Mindful Nourishment program, where we will discuss how nutrition relates to brain health, practice the concept of mindful eating, and learn how to incorporate healthy behaviors into our daily routines. We […]
Members & guests–free Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth discussion of films new and old, led by Village member Mel Washburn. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! This week's film is Perfect Days (2024). Recommended by Donna Renn. […]
Members & guests–$15* per class. Click here to register and you will receive details to join the class via Zoom. To join your first session for FREE, please email [email protected]. Come move your body and have fun! Work on functional/full body strength, joint mobility, posture, balance, pairing movement with breath, and core strength. This one hour […]
Members and guests: free. Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. This month, the group will be meeting at local favorite, Casati’s. This is a recurring, in person event; once you sign up, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming […]
Members & guests: free The media has been filling the airwaves with scary predictions of artificial intelligence and its cataclysmic impact on human society, including the 2024 elections. In this session, the Men's Group will hear about three of the most notable concerns – deep fakes, impact on education, and loss of jobs - and […]
Members & guests: free Lunch following the concert: Hoyt’s Chicago, in the Royal Sonesta Hotel,(71 E Wacker) The tradition of Noontime Concerts began in London during the Second World War by legendary pianist Dame Myra Hess. Classical Music Chicago continues this tradition. These magnificent concerts give you the opportunity to listen to emerging, highly talented […]
Reading the Rainbow: Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit Presented by the LGBTA Committee Wednesday, April 10 at 5pm Location: via Zoom In honor of Lesbian Visibility Week, the group will be reading British writer Jeanette Winterson's Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, winner of the Whitbread Award for First Fiction in 1985. This humorous, coming-of-age tale centers a young woman growing up […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Spring is here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Note: Once you RSVP for […]
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: $5. Click here to register and you will receive details to join the class via Zoom. Are you looking for ways to stay active, while avoiding a commute? Join us for a session of chair yoga, hosted by local exercise expert David Aaron Harbin. This class will focus on mindful […]
Members & guests- free! RSVP below. Please join us for our second session of Health Hub. This program intends to draw like-minded, science-focused individuals who are interested in wellbeing and related lifestyle behaviors. The topic will change each session, and we are open to suggestions for future chats. During this session, we will discuss "trending […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Spring is in the air, and the lakefront is bustling with birds making their way north to breed in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Canada. Come join Village member, David Baker, for an early Spring bird walk at Montrose Point. It’s always a thrill to see these intrepid and brightly colored creatures as they refuel for the […]
Saturday, April 13, 12-2:30 PM Location: Address to be provided upon registration. Members & guests: $10 Enjoy the beautiful sounds of a master classical flamenco guitarist at the home of Cynthia Shern. Light refreshments will be served at noon and performance begins at 1 pm. Cynthia's apartment is located on a second floor walkup […]
Members & guests–free Available to rent for $5.99 or purchase for $19.99 on Amazon Prime; to rent for $4.99 or purchase for $19.99 on Google Play; and to rent on AppleTV for $5.99 Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth discussion of films new and old, led by Village […]
Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others, practice skills and exercise their brain. Join us […]
Members & guests–$15* per class. Click here to register and you will receive details to join the class via Zoom. To join your first session for FREE, please email [email protected]. Come move your body and have fun! Work on functional/full body strength, joint mobility, posture, balance, pairing movement with breath, and core strength. This one hour […]
Members & guests: free For the second open rehearsal of the season, the CSO will be performing Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 (Winter Dreams) with conductor Tugan Sokhiev. Space is limited - reserve your spot now!
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free Crossing the Bridge is a safe space to share personal feelings about death as we support and learn from each other. In addition to exploring our own thoughts, we talk about books, films, legislative developments, organizations, and other topics related to death and dying. All are welcome. Our topic this month […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Spring is here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Note: Once you RSVP for […]
Members & guests: free; Lunch self-hosted Join the Coffee Chat group for an in person Lunch at Roggenart Cafe! According to their website, Roggenart means in German “the art of rye.” The first ROGGENART opened its doors in June 2017. Since then we have evolved but sustained our quest of creating a feel-good place with fresh, highest […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all registrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Members & guests–free Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth discussion of films new and old, led by Village member Mel Washburn. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! This week's film is Dream Scenario (2024) Hapless family man Paul […]
Members & guests–$15* per class. Click here to register and you will receive details to join the class via Zoom. To join your first session for FREE, please email [email protected]. Come move your body and have fun! Work on functional/full body strength, joint mobility, posture, balance, pairing movement with breath, and core strength. This one hour […]
Members & Guests – $20 This program will be presented over Zoom and recorded. To join, purchase your ticket here. Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link and information on how to join the day before the event, as well as the recording of the event. “Who, in our chaotic world, doesn’t need a calm, […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Spring is here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Note: Once you RSVP for […]
Members & guests- free! In person and virtual options. Online RSVP for this program has ended, please contact the office to register at 773-248-8700. The Village is partnering up with the Fourth Presbyterian Church Center for Life and Learning for their matters of health series. As the weather gets warmer, we often think about taking […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all registrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Members & guests: $30+ Village Member and Board Member Stefanie Clark is walking down the runway for FashionBar LLC's Trans Media Fashion Show, in support of Howard Brown Health. The event includes the fashion show showcasing trans and non-binary models and a reception with cash bar, with 100% of ticket sales and donations going directly […]
Members & guests–Click here for tickets. Location: Landmark Century Centre Cinema (2828 N Clark) Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth discussion of films new and old, led by Village member Mel Washburn. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! […]
Location: Member's home in Streeterville (address provided after registration) Members & guests: free; please bring a dish to share, beverages provided Join the BGB for an intergenerational dinner, potluck style! The theme of the night is 'Soup, Salad, Sandwich'. Beverages will be provided - please bring a dish to share. Space is limited so make sure […]
Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: members $60; non-members $90 We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you are an accomplished writer or just getting started, Beth’s class helps you get your memoir off the ground. Students work on weekly writing assignments at home and read their […]
Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others, practice skills and exercise their brain. Join us […]
Members & guests–$15* per class. Click here to register and you will receive details to join the class via Zoom. To join your first session for FREE, please email [email protected]. Come move your body and have fun! Work on functional/full body strength, joint mobility, posture, balance, pairing movement with breath, and core strength. This one hour […]