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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Spotlight (2014)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–$3.99 on Apple TV or Amazon Prime 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: Spotlight (2014) Starring Michael […]

Free

Brain Connection Café

Chicago, IL, United States

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

Favorite Films of the ’30’s and ’40’s: My Darling Clementine

Chicago, IL, United States

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. We are excited to announce a new movie group! Village fans of movies from the 1930’s and 40’s are starting a new movie group. If Ninotchka or Captain Blood or Random Harvest […]

Free

Ageism Discussion Group Is Now Just “The Group”

Chicago, IL, United States

Member and guests: free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the discussion, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. After an interesting and free-ranging discussion, the people who attended the first session of this group on July 6 decided that what they really want to talk […]

Free

GiveSmart Online Auction Tutorial

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & Guests–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. Get ready to start bidding! Our online silent auction will open Thursday, September 8 and close the night of our Annual Benefit, Friday September 16 at 6:00pm. […]

Free

Great Books, Great Conversations

Chicago, IL, United States

Members only–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the discussion, a confirmation email with Zoom details will be sent to registered attendees. This ongoing Village discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a selection of short readings from an anthology published by The Great Books Foundation. Each anthology […]

Free

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

Chicago, IL, United States

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. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend. RSVP to Join! This is an ongoing discussion group. After […]

Free

“A Show of Hands” Exhibition at the Newberry Library

The Newberry Library 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free; lunch self-hosted. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees. Join member Carol Bryant to explore the opening of a new exhibition at the Newberry Library, followed by a self-hosted lunch at Tempo Cafe. According to the website, "A Show of Hands […]

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Girlfriend at PrideArts

Pride Films & Plays 4139 North Broadway, Chicagol, IL, United States

Members & Guests: $30 (click here to purchase) ; dinner self-hosted. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees. Join Stefanie Clark and other LGBTA Committee members for a fun evening of theatre and fellowship! The night starts at The Bar on Buena for […]

Free

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Petite Maman (2021)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–$0.99 on Amazon Prime or free with subscription on Hulu 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 […]

Free
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