Calendar

  • Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

    Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests–free 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! Check back for this week’s film! 

  • DePaul Symphony Orchestra, Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee

    Gannon Concert Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University 2330 N Halsted, Chicago

    Members and guests:  $10 to attend the performance (click here to purchase tickets), Dinner: 6:30 PM self-hosted, location TBD Location: Gannon Concert Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University (2330 N Halsted) Once again we will get together to enjoy the beautiful music of the DePaul Symphony Orchestra.  The orchestra has inspired and enriched us through the […]

  • Conversational Spanish

    Conversational Spanish

    Village Office 2502 N. Clark, Chicago, IL, United States

    Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St) Members & guests: free Join member Ray Enriquez for a welcoming and informal Spanish conversation class. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken Spanish whether you are just beginning or more advanced. Space is limited – register now!

    Free
  • Fall Memoir Writing

    Fall Memoir Writing

    Lincoln Park Chicago, IL, United States

    Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members 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 Finke’s class helps you get your memoir off the ground. Students work on weekly writing assignments at home and read their work out loud […]

  • Monthly Intergenerational Trivia at D’Agostino’s

    D'Agostino's Wrigleyville 1351 W Addison St, Chicago, United States

    Presented by the Bridging Generations Board Members & guests: free; food & drink self-hosted Test your trivia skills at this new monthly event! The first Monday of the month, BGB and Village members will be meeting at D’Agostino’s in Wrigleyville for a few rounds of trivia. All 21+ are welcome but RSVPs are required. ----- […]

  • Exercise at Home with Jill Stein

    Exercise at Home with Jill Stein

    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 class starts with warm […]

  • Virtual Tai Chi

    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register. This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Tai Chi is a healing martial art characterized by slow, flowing movements that emphasize balance, flexibility, and coordination. It involves a series of gentle, continuous movements that engage the entire body, promoting strength and stability while calming the mind. […]

    Free
  • Great Books, Great Conversations

    Great Books, Great Conversations

    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Location: via Zoom 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 […]

  • Weekly Walks around North Pond

    Weekly Walks around North Pond

    North Pond Cafe 2610 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

    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. Walks continue through October. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders […]

  • Health Hub: Seasonal Changes, Brain & Body

    Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register for this virtual program. Health hub is a program that meets monthly via Zoom to learn about and discuss important or interesting topics about health or wellbeing. Do you sleep better when it’s cold out? Or experience emotional shifts like the “winter blues?” These experiences are not […]

FAQs

  • Registration? Required for all events
  • Email Reminder? Sent to all registrants the day before. Zoom link for virtual events included in email 24 hours before.
  • Transportation? If you can provide a ride or need a ride, be sure to let the office know by  emailing [email protected] or calling 773.248.8700. The Village aims to match drivers whenever possible.
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773.248.8700