The Village Chicago

Conversational Spanish
2026-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Village Office, 2502 N. Clark, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773-248-8700 to register for this event.
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!

Great Books, Great Conversations
2026-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 2023, the group will be reading from the anthology Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions. These short, engaging readings illustrate the best and worst of what can happen when we attempt to mold the complex communities in which we live into our vision of a perfect state. All 23 selections in this anthology challenge readers to question how society should be structured and governed, as well as what kinds of communities are most conducive to human fulfillment, both privately and in the civic arena. The readings are sure to spark conversations that are relevant to current events in our city, nation and world.

Great Books, Great Conversations
2026-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | 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!

“Where I Lived, and What I Lived For”
From “Walden”
Henry David Thoreau

Great Conversations
Volume 4
Great Books Foundation

Cancelled due to extreme heat: Weekly Walks Around North Pond
2026-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant, 2610 N. Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States
The weekly walk has been cancelled this week, due to extreme heat. We look forward to seeing you next week.
Members & guests: free
The weekly walks are back! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for inclement weather – no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids.

No meeting this week: Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
2026-07-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 | IL
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 the group meets weekly, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions.

No Meeting this Week! Conversational French
2026-07-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Members & guests: free

Join member Beverly Livingston for a welcoming and informal French conversation class. This is a place to practice your speaking skills and learn some colloquial French. Various levels are welcome, but some experience is suggested. This event is accessible.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
2026-07-04 15:00 - 16:00 | 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!
Lawrence of Arabia: 1962, 3hr 40min, Free on Netflix, $4 Amazon & others

The film starts in 1933 with the death of British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence (Peter O’Toole) and then tells, in a most beautiful epic, his military life and why he is so honored. Due to his knowledge of its local Bedouin tribes, Lawrence iwa sent to Arabia to find Prince Faisal (Alec Guinness) and to serve as a liaison between the Arabs and the British in their fight against the Turks who have controlled the region for centuries. With the aid of native Sharif Ali (Omar Sharif), Lawrence defies the orders of his superior officer and strikes out on a daring camel journey across the desert to attack a well-guarded Turkish port. If you think it’s hot this week in this country, wait till you get to the Arabian Desert (just south of the Strait of Hormuz).

Monthly Intergenerational Trivia at D'Agostino's
2026-07-06 19:30, 2026-07-13 19:30 | D’Agostino’s Wrigleyville, 1351 W Addison St, Chicago, 60613, 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.

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Launched in 2019, The Bridging Generations Professionals Board is a group of young adults who firmly believe in the importance of multigenerational relationships at work and in the community. The events they have organized include book, short story and documentary discussion groups; intimate multigenerational dinners, community volunteerism, Trivia nights and more.

Brain Spa
2026-07-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:00 | IL
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 are meant to be fun and interactive. You don’t need to attend all sessions to participate, feel free to drop in whenever you would like!

Solo Agers Meeting
2026-07-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Merlo Branch, Chicago Public Library, 644 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
Are you a solo ager? We hope you will join the Solo Agers committee for this brainstorming session and social gathering. During the meeting, we will talk about our primary concerns as solo agers and what programs we can develop to address these issues. There will also be opportunity to connect over casual conversation and light refreshments.
You can fill out a survey to share your concerns before the event by clicking here. We will be discussing the results of the survey and other ideas on the 7th.

Weekly Walks Around North Pond
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant, 2610 N. Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States
Members & guests: free
The weekly walks are back! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for inclement weather – no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids.

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
2026-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 | IL
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 the group meets weekly, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions.
This week the group is reading Witches’ Loaves by O. Henry

The Sorting Space
2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | The Village Chicago Office, 2502 N Clark, Chicago, United States
This event is now full, please email info@thevillagechicago.org to join the waitlist. Thank you.
This monthly group creates a supportive community where we can talk openly about our challenges with “stuff”.
Navigating your “stuff” can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Through discussion, shared experiences, and a peer accountability system you’ll gain the encouragement and motivation to take meaningful steps toward simplifying your home. It’s also a place to share ideas and learn about helpful resources along the way.
Whether you’re actively planning a future move, just want to get your home in order, or simply desire a less cluttered life, this group meets you where you are. Without pressure or judgement, The Sorting Space provides community, guidance, and one manageable step at a time.
This group might be a perfect fit for you if…
You look around areas of your home and think, “I really need to deal with all this…”
You want to be prepared “just in case” for yourself or your family.
Your past decluttering efforts have stalled without accountability.
You’re thinking about downsizing or moving, whether in a couple years or “someday.”
Decisions about belongings feel emotionally complicated or overwhelming.
What you’ll gain:
A clear, manageable path forward
By breaking the process down into manageable steps, an overwhelming project becomes achievable. You’ll learn to take things one room, category, and decision at a time, to build momentum without burning out.
Methods for thoughtful decision making
We’ll explore practical frameworks for deciding what to keep, donate, sell, or pass along to loved ones, so you can move forward with confidence, not regret.
Community and Accountability
Peer accountability makes all the difference. Group members will set monthly intentions, share progress, and cheer each other on. Tackling challenges and celebrating successes together can even make the process fun! Knowing others are doing the work alongside you provides solidarity, motivation, and encouragement to keep going.
Emotional support
Our belongings can carry all sorts of memories, grief, or feel like a part of our identity. The Sorting Space is a safe place to honor those feelings while continuing to make progress alongside others who truly understand.
Professional Guidance
Each session features professional insights and real-world strategies for navigating family conversations, logistical snags, or mental blocks that are keeping you from reaching your goals.
About our Facilitator
Marnie Dawson is the owner of Dawson Relocation Services serving the Chicagoland area. Her small but mighty team has been helping seniors and their families with the downsizing and moving process since 2008. She is an active member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) and she is a board member of the Illinois Continuity of Care Organization. Her passion is finding new and creative ways to navigate the emotional challenges of letting go.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
2026-07-11 15:00 - 16:00 | 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!
Fargo: 1996, 97min, Free on Netflix
Let’s cool off from the summer heat with this 1996 black comedy crime drama from the Coen brothers. Many critics consider this their best film. Do you agree? Frances McDormand received her first Oscar playing a very pregnant police officer investigating several murders. Her investigation leads her to William Macy (also nominated), a very nervous manager of a car dealership. Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare play the “funny looking” and eerily quiet thugs Macy’s character hired. This was Ebert & Siskel’s #1 film for 1996.

Conversational Spanish
2026-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Village Office, 2502 N. Clark, Chicago, IL, 60614, 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!

Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee
2026-07-14 17:00 - 18:30 | hopleaf, 5148 N Clark
Members and guests: free.
Location: Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark, in the outside patio
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 3.0 is a lively, welcoming group who are exploring together how we want to live and work as we move into retirement and beyond. But mostly, we like getting together for some really good times!

Crossing the Bridge
2026-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Chicago, IL, United States
Location: via Zoom
Members & guests: free.

Death Cafe has evolved! Crossing the Bridge is a safe space to share personal feelings about death as we support and learn from each other. In addition to exploring our own thoughts, we talk about books, films, legislative developments, organizations, and other topics related to death and dying. All are welcome!
Learn more about end of life planning, contemplating one’s mortality and fears around death.

Curious Village Annual Summer Brunch at The Chicago Yacht Club
2026-07-15 11:30 | Chicago Yacht Club, 400 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL, 60603, United States
Members & guests $76.00. (Click here to purchase tickets)
The cost of the event is $55 per person, plus tax and service charges. ($76 in total.) Cost includes a delicious buffet with salads, entrees, and omelet station; dessert; coffee, tea, and a full bar. It also covers the tax, parking and tip.
It’s that time of year again! Join Rick Stuckey and Curious Village for a popular Village tradition – the Annual Summer Brunch at the Chicago Yacht Club! All members and their guests are welcome. In addition to great food, we will have great company, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and free parking. What more could you ask for?
Please join us to celebrate summer in the city!

Conversational French
2026-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States

Monthly Game Day
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:30 | The Village Chicago Office, 2502 N Clark, Chicago, United States
Members & guests: free.
Join us for our Monthly Game Day! We are excited to announce that Game Day will now be held at the Village offices: 2502 N Clark St. Join us for laughter, lighthearted competition, and great company!
Check back soon to see which game will be featured in July!
This event is accessible.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
2026-07-18 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 Body Heat: 1981, 113min, on Amazon and others for $4

Welcome to Miranda Beach, Florida, where the temperature outside seems hotter than your body temp, even at night. There you’ll find Matty Walker (Kathleen Turner in one of the best debuts ever), who’s married to wealthy and often absent businessman Edmund (Richard Crenna). She meets local attorney Ned Racine (William Hurt), who’s incorrigible, “horny,” and ultimately successful in wooing her, Just when you thought it couldn’t get hotter, it does. Lawrence Kasdan (The Big Chill, Silverado, and cowriter of Raiders of the Lost Ark) in his directorial debut takes the film noirs and femme fatales of the ’40s to the next level. Also with Ted Danson, JA Preston, and Mickey Rourke.
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Summer Potluck, a Collaboration with Old Town Triangle Association
2026-07-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Old Town Triangle Association, 1763 N North Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
2026-07-23 17:00 - 18:00 | IL
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 the group meets weekly, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions.
This week the group is reading: On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning by 村上春樹 (Haruki Murakami)

Grant Park Music Festival - Broadway Sings America, Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee
2026-07-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
Thursday, July 23, 5:30 – 8:00
Location: The Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion
Members and guests: Free; Bring your own dinner, beverage and a blanket or fold-up chair
This magical evening at the Grant Park Music Festival will celebrate America on Broadway with popular favorites from Ragtime, Hamilton, Hair, South Pacific and more. Join Carol Stein, Village member since 2017, and fellow Village members for an unforgettable summer evening filled with music, laughter and community. Bring your own dinner, beverage and a blanket or fold-up chair. We will provide the exact location details the day before the concert.

Memory Cafe
2026-07-24 12:00 - 14:00 | IL
Are you looking for social connection and a place to meet others living with memory loss and their care partners? Join the Village Chicago and Lincoln Park Branch Library for our monthly Memory Cafe!
Memory Cafe offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy lunch and make new friends. This is a fun and casual environment, where all are welcome.
Activities at this event will be thematic and will include games, arts and crafts, music, and more. Friends, family members, and community allies also are welcome.
Memory Cafe takes place at the Lincoln Park Branch Library (1150 W Fullerton) every 4th Friday of the month.
Click here to register!
