Calendar

  • Balance and Fall Prevention

    Fyzical Lincoln Park 2555 N Clark, Chicago, United States

    Balance and Fall Prevention with Fyzical Members & Guests: Free. Join The Village Chicago, in partnership with Fyzical Lincoln Park for an informative and interactive program on Balance and Fall Prevention. This hands-on program is presented by Clayton McClure, physical therapist and clinic director, and will cover prevention techniques, tips, recovery options, and more. Space […]

    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! The Choral, 2025, 118min, On Amazon & others for $6 In 1916, the Choral Society of […]

    Free
  • Birding on the Lakefront with David Baker

    Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, The Magic Hedge 4400 N. Simonds Dr., Chicago, United States

    Join David Baker, Village Chicago member, at Montrose Point for a Saturday afternoon bird walk on April 11, 2026. We will start at 4 pm (so all you late sleepers don’t have an excuse). And finish between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. Birds are filtering in from the south by now, and some of the wintering […]

    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
  • Crossing the Bridge

    Crossing the Bridge
    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. […]

    Free
  • Reading the Rainbow: Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez

    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. People of all identities, including allies, are welcome! April's selection is Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays by Edgar Gomez Following up from his acclaimed debut, Edgar Gomez's sophomore effort is a collection of […]

    Free
  • Weekly Walks Around North Pond

    Weekly Walks Around North Pond
    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.  

    Free
  • RTA Group Transportation Seminar: Your Guide to Travel Independence Lunch-and-Learn

    Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park Branch 1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests: Free. Want to learn how older adults and people living with disabilities can save money on public transportation? Want to learn how to make sure your trip on public transit is accessible? Join the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and The Village Chicago as we talk about accessible public transportation options and traveling […]

    Free
  • Memoir Workshop: From Memory to Story

    Memoir Workshop: From Memory to Story
    The Village Chicago Office 2502 N Clark, Chicago, United States

    A six week series Thursdays from 3-4:30pm Members: $60. Non-members: $90 (click here to register) Do you have stories you’ve been meaning to write down, but aren’t sure how to start? This memoir class uses guided prompts to generate new material, short mini-lessons on craft, and easy revision tools that show what’s working and what to strengthen. Sharing is […]

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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773.248.8700