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Favorite Films of the ’30’s and ’40’s: Golddiggers of 1933 (1933)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free. This month's film is available to rent on Amazon Prime and Vudu. 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. Village fans of movies from the 1930’s and 40’s are starting a new movie group. If Ninotchka or Captain […]

Free

“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

Great Books, Great Conversations

Chicago, IL, United States

Members and guests - Free! Scroll down to RSVP and receive Zoom login details before the event. 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. In 2023, we will read the selections in “Counterparts” […]

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. This week's short story is Recitatif by Toni Morrison. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend.   […]

Free

Volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository

Greater Chicago Food Depository 4100 W Ann Lurie Pl, Chicago, IL, United States

Presented by the Village Men's Group Members and guests - free.  This program has reached its maximum enrollment. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected].  Join Rick Stuckey, Dick Sullivan, and other Village members in volunteering for the Greater Chicago Food Depository! The GCFD needs help repacking donated food so it can go […]

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free. Watch the film before the discussion. Movie available to rent on Amazon ($5.99) or Redbox ($3.99) 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 […]

Free

Virtual New Member Meet & Greet

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests: free!  Zoom details provided prior to the event; scroll down to RSVP to receive login information. Did you join the Village in 2022 or 2023? Are you an established member that wants to welcome new members, or make new connections?  This is the event for you! During this fun Zoom session, you […]

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

Exercise at Home with Jill Stein

Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee

Casati's 444 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States

Members and guests: free. Scroll down to RSVP for this event and receive a confirmation email the day before with venue details. 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 […]

Free
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