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How to Fix Climate Change in Your Backyard: Presented by the Men’s Group

Belmont Village Lincoln Park 700 West Fullerton, Chicago, IL, United States

Location: Belmont Village Lincoln Park (700 W Fullerton Ave) Members & guests: Free Join the Men's Group for an engaging presentation from author, master gardener, and radio host Mike Nowak about our connection to the earth. Covering topics ranging from bees and butterflies to the food we eat, from climate change to habitat loss, from […]

Free

Reading the Rainbow: Lot by Bryan Washington

Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

Presented by the LGBTA Committee Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group focused on LGBTQ+ literature. People of all ages and identities (including Allies) are welcome! For Black History Month, the group will be reading the debut short story collection of Bryan Washington, a young African […]

Free

Coffee Chat BYOC

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

Health Hub

Members & guests: free! RSVP below.  Please join us for our first session of a new program: Health Hub. This program intends to draw likeminded, science-focused individuals who are interested in wellbeing and related lifestyle behaviors. The topic will change each session, and we are open to suggestions for future chats! During this session, we […]

Free

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

Spring Bird Walk

Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, The Magic Hedge 4400 N. Simonds Dr., Chicago, United States

Come join Village member, David Baker, for the kick-off of our Spring bird walks at Montrose Point. It’s been a mild winter, but there are some very interesting wintering species abroad, and an assortment of ducks we only see at this time of year. By popular demand we are going to run this trip a […]

Free

Anything Goes, The Cole Porter Musical Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee, Tiny Theater and The LGBTA Committee

Porchlight Music Theatre at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts 1016 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Location: Porchlight Theatre, (1016 N. Dearborn); lunch at Blue Door Kitchen & Garden (52 W. Elm St) Performance at 2PM; Lunch at 12PM This event is now full. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email [email protected] Porchlight Theatre jazzed up our Village Benefit in September, and now we’ll be swinging once more […]

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Things To Come (2016)

Members & guests–free. Available to rent on Amazon Prime. Location: 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! In this […]

Free

2024 Winter Memoir Writing

Member Home - address provided with registration Chicago, IL, United States

Location: Members' home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: Currently in session - check back for the next series in the spring! 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 memoir off the ground. […]

Brain Connection Cafe

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
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