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Expression Through Art (6-Part Series)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–$15 Registration for this event is now closed as final orders have been placed for art kits. The day before each meeting, a confirmation email with Zoom details will be sent to all registered attendees. Sometimes words just aren't enough to express what's inside. This series lets your mind wander and relax, escape […]

Memoir Writing with Beth Finke – Winter Series

Chicago, IL, United States

Members–$60 & guests–$90. Space is limited for this ongoing group and Village members receive priority. To inquire about joining, please email [email protected]. 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 […]

Brain Connection Café

Chicago, IL, United States

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

Coffee Chat BYOC

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 […]

Free

Food for Mind and Mood Health Sponsored by Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with additional details to join via Zoom. Join us for a presentation from guest speaker Alisa Bloom, Dietitian and Health and Wellness Coach, to learn about inflammation as the culprit to brain and […]

Free

Ageist? Racist? Who, Me? A Community Conversation with Ashton Applewhite and Molly Matthias

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email with details to join via Zoom will be sent to registered attendees. Join us for a candid exploration of identity, privilege, and the role of anti-racism in our efforts to dismantle ageism. All audience members are encouraged to participate […]

Free

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

Chicago, IL, United States

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

Happy Hour and Book Exchange Hosted by the Near North Circle

Aster Hall 900 N Michigan, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free (refreshments self-hosted). To RSVP, please scroll down. All attendees must show proof of vaccination, wear a mask, and must bring two books for the exchange Join the Village Near North Circle for a Book Exchange / Meet & Greet at the very spacious Aster Hall 6th floor lounge (pictured at right). Each […]

Free

Aussie Trivia Night and Farewell Party for Megan

Chicago, IL, United States

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. Question: Which member of the Village staff will soon be moving to Tasmania, Australia? Answer: Megan Byrd, Director of Programs and Communications (pictured at right)! Join us […]

Free

What Now? A Life 3.0 Series

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email with details to join via Zoom will be sent to all registered attendees. Join us on Tuesday, March 8 for the first in a monthly series of frank conversations about the life transition issues of people in their 50’s […]

Free
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  • For virtual programs, links will be sent to registered attendees via email the day before the event.
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