Calendar

  • Weekly Walks around North Pond

    Cancelled: Weekly Walks around North Pond

    North Pond Cafe 2610 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

    This event has been cancelled for this week. Members & guests: free Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Walks continue through October. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward […]

  • Private: Coffee Chat BYOC

    Coffee Chat BYOC

    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    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 increase […]

    Free
  • Private: Village Scrabble Group

    Village Scrabble Group

    Thursday’s Bi-weekly Location: Member’s Gold Coast Home Members & guests: free. New members welcome! Love scrabble? Join a group of Village members for a fun bi-weekly game at a member’s home. Various skill levels are welcome though players should be familiar with the game. RSVPs are required for each session and space is limited – […]

    Free
  • Village Play Reading Group

    CHANGE OF DATE Thursday, November 21, 4:00 PM Location: A Member's Home Members & guests: free. This November join the fellow members and the Village Play reading Group in reading Almost, Maine by John Cariani. If you haven't had a chance to participate in this incredible program, now is the time to give it a try! […]

  • 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. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! For March, Women's History Month, the group will read five short stories from a variety of women writers. […]

    Free
  • Conversational French

    Conversational French

    Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park Branch 1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests: free Join member Beverly Livingston for a welcoming and informal French conversation class. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken French whether you are just beginning or more advanced. Space is limited – register now!

    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 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! Check back for this week’s film! 

  • Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

    Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests–free Available on Amazon 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: Hard Miles (2023) Hard […]

    Free
  • Brain Spa

    Brain Spa

    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 […]

    Free
  • Exercise at Home with Jill Stein

    Exercise at Home with Jill Stein

    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 class starts with warm […]

FAQs

  • Registration? Required for all events
  • 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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773.248.8700