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SUMMARY:Great Books\, Great Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom\n\n\n\nMembers and guests – Free! \nThis 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! \n\nReadings are found in “The Civically Engaged Reader” published by the Great Books Foundation.\n\nThese readings conclude this collection and we will start a new one in March\, 2026.\n\n“The Use of Force”\nby William Carlis Williams\n\n“Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin”\n(Selection)\n\n“The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas”\nby Ursula K. LeQuin\n\n“The History Teacher”\nby Billy Collins\n\n“Second Inaugural Address”\nAbe Lincoln\n\n“The Minister’s Black Veil”\nby Nathaniel Hawthorne\n\nBREAKING NEWS!\nThe new collection we will start reading in March is\n“Great Conversations Volume 4.”  We have a few copies available for FREE\, while supply lasts.
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LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conversational French
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free\n\n\nJoin member Beverly Livingston for a welcoming and informal French conversation class. This is a place to practice your speaking skills and learn some colloquial French. Various levels are welcome\, but some experience is suggested. This event is accessible.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/conversational-french-34/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch\, 1150 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brain health,Let's discuss it!
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SUMMARY:Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP 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 the group meets weekly\, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions. \nThis week the group is reading:  “The Ones Who Stay and Fight” by N.K. Jemisin
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions-67/
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SUMMARY:Conversational Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St) \n\n\nMembers & guests: free\n\nJoin member Ray Enriquez for a welcoming and informal Spanish conversation class. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken Spanish whether you are just beginning or more advanced. Space is limited – register now!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/conversational-spanish-37/
LOCATION:Village Office\, 2502 N. Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brain health,Let's discuss it!
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free\n$5.99 to rent or $14.99 to buy on Amazon\n \nEvery 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! \nThis week the group is watching Eleanor the Great: 2025\, 98min\, on Amazon & other streaming services \nIn Scarlett Johanson’s directorial debut\, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein (June Squibb) moves from Florida to NYC for a fresh start after the death of her oldest friend\, Wandering into a support group for Holocaust survivors\, she tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.
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LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Let's discuss it!
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SUMMARY:Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP 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 the group meets weekly\, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions. \nThis week the group is reading: “The Rose MacGregor Drinking and Admiration Society” by T. Kingfisher 
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SUMMARY:The Village Thursday Murder Mystery Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you love True Crime? Then this is the perfect club for you. Limited to 7 participants\, join fellow True Crime afficianados as we delve into The Thursday Murder Club series\, written by acclaimed author\, Richard Osman. Registering for the book club is a 5 week commitment. \nOur Thursday Murder Club meets every other Thursday in January. In February\, we’re shaking things up and meeting every Thursday. Two of those February sessions will feature Marsha Dowd\, who will share true crime stories\, mysteries\, and insights into crimes solved using DNA and identity forensics. \nRegister today by calling 773-248-9700 or emailing info@thevillagechicago.org! Space is limited. \nPlease note: Registration is for the entire series. \nJanuary 8th  – The Thursday Murder Club (Book 1) \nJanuary 22nd –  The Man Who Died Twice (Book 2) \nFebruary 5th –  The Bullet That Missed (Book 3) \nFebruary 19th – The Last Devil to Die (book 4) \nMarch 5th – The Impossible Fortune (Book 5)
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/the-village-thursday-murder-mystery-club-2/
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CATEGORIES:Let's discuss it!
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SUMMARY:Crossing the Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom\nMembers & guests: free.\n\nDeath 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. All are welcome\, whether you want to share or just listen in.
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