Escape the crowds, commune with nature, breathe fresh air. Visit Volo Bog State Natural Area, the only open-water bog in Illinois. Then visit the nostalgic Volo Auto Museum or the neighboring Volo Antique Mall. At the Volo Bog, fifty-six miles northwest of downtown Chicago, a docent will point out floating trees and other natural curiosities not seen […]
Members & guests–free Available on Peacock or Hulu with subscription and Amazon Prime to rent for $3.99 or buy for $4.98 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 […]
Members & guests: free. Location: Via Zoom and in person at Fourth Presbyterian Church Center for Life and Learning (126 E Chestnut) Part of the UIC Encode Series: This workshop will cover the basics of using rideshare apps and parking apps common in Oak Park and Chicago (e.g., Lyft, Chicago Parking) via your smartphone or tablet. […]
Members & guests–free. RSVP below. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others and exercise their brain. Join us for brain activities, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop in when […]
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 hour […]
And Then There Were None is Agatha Christie’s superb dramatic adaptation of her best-selling novel. Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. A mysterious voice accuses each of having gotten away with murder Statuettes of little soldier […]
Location: 6th Floor Bar & Study, Aster Hall (900 N Michigan) Members & guests: free; wine and snacks provided Whether you joined the Village in the past year or are an established member looking for new connections, this fun Happy Hour event is the perfect way to celebrate the growing Village community. Join us in […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise […]
Members & guests – $15. Click here to purchase. This program will be presented live on Zoom and recorded. Your registration entitles you to attend the presentation and/or view the recording for one month after. It’s safe to say that the majority of the human race is tethered to their phone, and Chicagoans are no […]
Members & guests $10 Location: via Zoom and in person at Fourth Presbyterian Church Center for Life and Learning (126 E Chestnut) Come join us for a hybrid workshop on reducing fall risk. This workshop is designed to enhance safety for seniors on the move. From ideas for improving mobility to boosting strength and balance, […]