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2024 Winter Memoir Writing

Member Home - address provided with registration Chicago, IL, United States

Location: Members' home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: Currently in session - check back for the next series in the spring! 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's class helps you get your memoir off the ground. […]

Lunch at Wilde’s with the Coffee Chat Group

Wilde Bar & Restaurant 3130 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests – Free; lunch self-hosted.  This event is full, please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.  Location: Wilde's Bar & Restaurant (3130 N Broadway) Happy New Year from the Coffee Chat group! We are back in full gear and hope to see you at Wilde's for a delicious lunch. Great food, […]

Free

Coffee Chat BYOC

Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

Members only–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. An informal ’round table’ morning coffee chat via Zoom with fellow Villagers to catch up on local issues, share your opinions, ideas, memories, have some laughs and […]

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

DePaul Symphony Orchestra Presented by the Life 3.0 Committee

Members & guests – $10 to attend the concert,  dinner self-hosted. Location:  Holtschneider Performance Center, Gannon Concert Hall  (2330 N. Halsted) The group will enjoy self-hosted dinner at 6:30 PM at Blue Sushi Sake Grill (2351 N Lincoln) We can’t wait to return for another beautiful concert performed by the DePaul University Symphony Orchestra, the second […]

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: October Sky (1999)

Members & guests–free. Available for rent on Amazon Prime. Location: via Zoom 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

2024 Winter Memoir Writing

Member Home - address provided with registration Chicago, IL, United States

Location: Members' home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: Currently in session - check back for the next series in the spring! 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's class helps you get your memoir off the ground. […]

Brain Connection Cafe

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 ’30s and ’40s

Zoom 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. If Ninotchka or Captain Blood or Random Harvest are among your favorite films, you’ll be right at home! In addition to discussing the films, we will also talk about the scores and the […]

Free

Great Books, Great Conversations

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 […]

Free
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