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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies – Chinatown (1974)

Members & guests: free. This program takes place via Zoom. 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 […]

Free

Beyond Green Burial – An ecological option for after death

Members & guests - free. This program will be presented live via Zoom. To join, scroll down and RSVP. All registered attendees will receive an email with the link to join the day before the event. Laura Cassidy works for RECOMPOSE, the Seattle-based organization where sustainable after death practices originated. Now legal in seven states, […]

Free

Favorite Films of the ’30’s and ’40’s

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. If Ninotchka or Captain Blood or Random Harvest are among your favorite films, you’ll be right at home! In addition to discussing the films, we will also talk about the scores and the […]

Free

Great Books, Great Conversations

Members and guests – Free! This program is held via Zoom. To join, scroll down and RSVP. The day before the program, all registrants will receive a link to join.  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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

Online Sound Meditation for Healing and Relaxation

Members & Guests - $20  This program will be presented over Zoom and recorded. To join, purchase your ticket here. Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link and information on how to join the day before the event, as well as the recording of the event. “Who, in our chaotic world, doesn’t need a calm, […]

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]

Free

Uniting Generations Presented by The Village Chicago and Chicago Innovation

Black Ensemble Theater 4450 N Clark, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests: $45 early bird pricing (before November 17); $55 regular admission. Chicago Innovation and The Village Chicago invite you to Uniting Generations, an event that celebrates the inspiring power of cross-generational innovation. Join us to discover top perspectives and trends from innovators of different age groups, learn secrets to success for fueling intergenerational […]

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies Lost in Translation (2003)

Members & guests–free. This program takes place via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down. all registered attendees will receive a link to join the day before the program. 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 […]

Free

Chair Yoga with David Aaron Harbin

Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Online RSVP for this program has ended, to join please contact the Village office at 773-248-8700. Are you looking for ways to stay active, while avoiding a cold weather commute? Join us for our first session of chair yoga, hosted by local exercise expert David Aaron Harbin. This […]

Free
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