Calendar

  • Let’s Talk DNA: Identity, Crime Solving and Genealogy

    Location: The Village Chicago Office (2502 N Clark) In this thrilling two meeting mini-series, Village member Marsha Dowd will share true crime stories, mysteries, and insights into crimes solved using […]

  • Crossing the Bridge

    Crossing the Bridge
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Death Cafe has evolved! 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. […]

    Free
  • Reading the Rainbow: Gender Queer, A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

    Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. People of all identities, including allies, are welcome! This month’s selection is Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe. This graphic memoir recounts writer and illustrator Maia Kobabe's life from childhood to […]

    Free
  • Keeping Up With The Trend: Understanding Northside Home Values With Village Sponsor John Irwin and Jackie Lafferty Chicago Real Estate

    Members & guests: free Special Sponsor Presentation! Register today! Join Village Sponsors John Irwin and Jackie Lafferty Chicago Real Estate for a special Zoom presentation on February 24th at 5PM. John and Jackie will review the main real estate metrics on Chicago’s North Side and explain how these trends are effecting your home values. There […]

    Free
  • Great Books, Great Conversations

    Great Books, Great Conversations
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Location: via Zoom 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! NEW BOOK!  Get yours […]

    Free
  • Crossing the Bridge

    Crossing the Bridge
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Death Cafe has evolved! 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. […]

    Free
  • Conversational Spanish

    Village Office 2502 N. Clark, Chicago, IL, United States

    Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773-248-8700 to register for this event. Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St) Members & guests: free Join member Ray Enriquez for a welcoming and informal Spanish conversation class. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken Spanish […]

    Free
  • Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

    Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

    Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before each discussion, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with a link to join via Zoom. RSVP to Join! This is an ongoing discussion group. After you register, you will receive weekly emails  with Zoom details and a link to that week’s story. While […]

    Free
  • Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

    Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests–free Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! This week's film is: Song Sung Blue: 2025, 132min; on Amazon and other A warm-hearted, fun biopic […]

    Free

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  • Email Reminder? Sent to all registrants the day before. Zoom link for virtual events included in email 24 hours before.
  • Transportation? If you can provide a ride or need a ride, be sure to let the office know by  emailing [email protected] or calling 773.248.8700. The Village aims to match drivers whenever possible.
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