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Great Books, Great Conversations

Chicago, IL, United States

Members and guests - Free! Scroll down to RSVP and receive Zoom login details before the event. 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. In 2023, we will read the selections in “Counterparts” […]

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. This week's short story is Recitatif by Toni Morrison. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend.   […]

Free

Volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository

Greater Chicago Food Depository 4100 W Ann Lurie Pl, Chicago, IL, United States

Presented by the Village Men's Group Members and guests - free.  This program has reached its maximum enrollment. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected].  Join Rick Stuckey, Dick Sullivan, and other Village members in volunteering for the Greater Chicago Food Depository! The GCFD needs help repacking donated food so it can go […]

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free. Watch the film before the discussion. Movie available to rent on Amazon ($5.99) or Redbox ($3.99) 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 […]

Free

Virtual New Member Meet & Greet

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests: free!  Zoom details provided prior to the event; scroll down to RSVP to receive login information. Did you join the Village in 2022 or 2023? Are you an established member that wants to welcome new members, or make new connections?  This is the event for you! During this fun Zoom session, you […]

Free

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 us […]

Free

Exercise at Home with Jill Stein

Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee

Casati's 444 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States

Members and guests: free. Scroll down to RSVP for this event and receive a confirmation email the day before with venue details. Life 3.0 is a lively, welcoming group who are exploring together how we want to live and work as we move into retirement and beyond. But mostly, we like getting together for some […]

Free

Financial Planning for Retirement: Presented by the Men’s Group

Lincoln Belmont Branch, Chicago Public Library 1659 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL, United States

Location: Lincoln Belmont Library (1659 W Melrose St); self-hosted lunch at Flagship Tavern (1622 W Belmont Ave) to follow. Join the Men's Group for an informative and engaging presentation led by Patrick Karpowicz, CPA who will discuss various financial topics including  the role of  fiduciaries when we retire and about tax law changes that impact retirement […]

Free

An Evening of Storytelling & Discussion with Jitesh Jaggi: Presented by the Life 3.0 Committee

Chicago, IL, United States

Wednesday, January 11. Hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 PM, program begins at 6:00 Location: Karen Terry's home (address shared upon registration) Registration for this event has closed. Email [email protected] with questions. Join the Life 3.0 Committee for a special evening of storytelling and discussion, led by poet, storyteller, and writer, Jitesh Jaggi. Guests will enjoy wine […]

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