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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Members & guests–free Available on Peacock or  Hulu with subscription  and Amazon Prime  to rent for $3.99 or buy for $4.98 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 […]

Free

Brain Spa

Members & guests–free. RSVP below. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others and exercise their brain. Join us for brain activities, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop in when […]

Free

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 […]

Village Play Reading Group

And Then There Were None is Agatha Christie’s superb dramatic adaptation of her best-selling novel. Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. A mysterious voice accuses each of having gotten away with murder  Statuettes of little soldier […]

Free

New Member Happy Hour

Aster Hall 900 N Michigan, Chicago, IL, United States

Location: 6th Floor Bar & Study, Aster Hall (900 N Michigan) Members & guests: free; wine and snacks provided Whether you joined the Village in the past year or are an established member looking for new connections, this fun Happy Hour event is the perfect way to celebrate the growing Village community. Join us in […]

Free

Weekly Walks Around North Pond

Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant 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. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise […]

Free

MacTutor: 21 Essential Apps for Living in Chicago

Members & guests – $15. Click here to purchase. This program will be presented live on Zoom and recorded. Your registration entitles you to attend the presentation and/or view the recording for one month after.  It’s safe to say that the majority of the human race is tethered to their phone, and Chicagoans are no […]

Hybrid Workshop: Reducing Fall Risk Outdoors & Getting In and Out of Cars Safely

Fourth Presbyterian Church 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests $10 Location: via Zoom and in person at Fourth Presbyterian Church Center for Life and Learning (126 E Chestnut) Come join us for a hybrid workshop on reducing fall risk. This workshop is designed to enhance safety for seniors on the move. From ideas for improving mobility to boosting strength and balance, […]

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all registrants 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
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  • For virtual programs, links will be sent to registered attendees via email the day before the event.
  • For in-person programs, The Village Chicago aims to match participating members by request to Village events when other members who are attending the event are able to provide transportation.  When registering, please let the Village office know if you are able to drive or would like a ride by emailing [email protected] or calling 773.248.8700.
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