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Advanced Care Planning with the HAP Foundation

Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register. This event will be held via Zoom. Description: This workshop will discuss advance care planning and why it is important. People are living longer, and medical technology continues to make advancements. Having an advance directive helps to ensure that you get the care that you want! The […]

Free

Great Books, Great Conversations

Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

Members and guests – Free! 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. Although the group has been meeting for years, they are very welcoming to new members! Beginning in December of 2023, the group […]

Free

Weekly Walks Around North Pond

Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant 2610 N. Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States +1 more

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 […]

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

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies Thelma(2024)

Members & guests–free Available to rent on Amazon for $9.99 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 persuaded to view it after! This week's film is […]

Free

Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee

The Bad Apple Lincoln Park 658 W Belden, Chicago, United States

Members and guests: free. Location: The Bad Apple Lincoln Park (658  W Belden) Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. This is a recurring, in person event; once you sign up, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming events. Life […]

Free

Exploring Watercolor Painting

The Village Chicago Office 2502 n clark st, Chicago, IL

Wednesdays, bi-weekly through September 18 Members & guests: $10 Join member Ray Enriquez for a bi-weekly session of watercolor painting - no experience required!  Participants will explore creative expression in a relaxed, social environment, and learn some basics of watercolors along the way. Registration cost includes a paint set, brushes, and paper. You are also […]

Free

Summer Brunch at the Chicago Yacht Club, Presented by the Men’s Group

Chicago Yacht Club 400 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL, United States

Location: Chicago Yacht Club (400 E Monroe) Members & guests: $72.10 per person (click here to purchase tickets) (includes brunch buffet, dessert, non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages, tax, tip and parking) Join Rick Stuckey and the Men’s Group for a popular Village tradition – the Annual Summer Brunch at the Chicago Yacht Club (400 E Monroe)! […]

That Tomato Ain’t This Tomato

Members & guests- free! RSVP to register HERE. * A Chicago Area Villages, Aging Brain and Body Program Event About the Event: Zoom in to watch and hear Connie Spreen talk about why we should shop at our local farmer’s market. Oh those tomatoes! Connie tells us they may look alike, but they are not […]

Reading the Rainbow Man O’ War by Cory McCarthy presented by The LGBTA Committee

Members & guests: free. Location: via ZoomReading the Rainbow will be reading Man O' War by Cory McCarthy for August. It is "An achingly honest and frequently hilarious coming-of-age novel about an Arab American trans teen fighting to keep their head above water in a landlocked Midwestern town." People of all identities, including allies, are […]

Free
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  • For virtual programs, links will be sent to registered attendees via email the day before the event.
  • For in-person programs, The Village Chicago aims to match participating members by request to Village events when other members who are attending the event are able to provide transportation.  When registering, please let the Village office know if you are able to drive or would like a ride by emailing [email protected] or calling 773.248.8700.
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