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  • 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
  • CSO Open Rehearsal

    Symphony Center 220 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

    Members & guests: free Join us for the final open rehearsal of the season! The program will include the following: Joshua Weilerstein conductor Montgomery Banner Martinů The Rock Copland Lincoln Portrait Ives Three Places in New England Ellington Harlem Please note that this is a working rehearsal that may include pauses throughout and no intermission.

    Currently full Free
  • Reading the Rainbow: The Lilac People by Milo Todd

    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    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! For June, we will be reading The Lilac People by Milo Todd. This 2025 historical novel is"a moving and deeply humane story about a trans man […]

  • Sydney Halpern Book Launch at The Book Cellar Lincoln Square

    Join the Life 3.0 Committee in supporting our long time member, Sydney Halpern, in the launch of her new book Infected for Science! Around 8PM we will have self-hosted drinks at a pub or bar nearby. During World War II, religious pacifist David Miller and a group of conscientious objectors signed up for government-sponsored medical […]

  • 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! To accommodate all our participants, […]

  • Weekly Walks Around North Pond

    Weekly Walks Around North Pond
    Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant 2610 N. Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for inclement weather – no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids.  

  • 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 […]

  • 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. 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.

  • Monthly Game Day

    Members & guests: free. Join us for our Monthly Game Day! We are excited to announce that Game Day will now be held at the Village offices: 2502 N Clark St.   Join us for laughter and lighthearted competition, and great company! Check back soon to see which game will be featured in June!

  • 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! Check back for this week’s film!   

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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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