Calendar

  • Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

    Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests–free Available on Netflix Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! Train Dreams: 2025, 102min, on Netflix Stunningly filmed story of Robert Grainer (Joel Edgerton), […]

    Free
  • Zoo Lights with the Village

    Registration for this event is now closed. Please email [email protected] or call 773-248-8700 to be added to a waitlist. Ring in 2026 with a Chicago tradition! An outing to the Lincoln Park Zoo on January 4th to take in the gorgeous lights on the last day of Zoo Lights. "Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition is back […]

  • 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. ----- […]

    Free
  • Brain Spa

    Brain Spa

    Members & guests–free. RSVP below! This is a virtual Zoom session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others, practice skills and exercise their brain. Join us for puzzles and challenges, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions will be an hour long and […]

    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! Readings are from the […]

    Free
  • The Village Thursday Murder Mystery Club

    The Village Thursday Murder Mystery Club

    Do you love True Crime? Then this is the perfect club for you. Limited to 7 participants, join fellow True Crime afficianados as we delve into The Thursday Murder Club series, written by acclaimed author, Richard Osman. Registering for the book club is a 5 week committment. Our Thursday Murder Club meets every other Thursday in January. In February, we’re shaking things up […]

  • A Legal Roadmap to Aging Well

    Members & guests: free. Location: Via Zoom. We may understand how to age well regarding physical, cognitive, and mental health. However, what about financial and legal health? Join us for this program, presented by Amy Gjesdahl elder law attorney, to learn how proper advanced legal planning can help ensure you and your loved ones are […]

    Free
  • Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

    Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

    Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before each discussion, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with a link to join via Zoom. RSVP to Join! This is an ongoing discussion group. After you register, you will receive weekly emails  with Zoom details and a link to that week’s story. While […]

    Free
  • 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 organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! This week's film is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery: 2025, 2h24min, On Netflix Third […]

    Free
  • 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

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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