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Reading the Rainbow: Open Throat by Henry Hoke Presented by the LGBTA Committee

Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Join us for an engaging discussion of Henry Hoke's innovative novel, Open Throat. This Pen/Faulkner Award Finalist is told from the perspective of a lonely, queer mountain lion living in the barren landscape beneath LA's Hollywood sign. Exploring themes of climate change, identity, and belonging, Open Throat blends the everyday with the mythical […]

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 […]

Coffee Chat In-Person at Yolk!

Yolk 501 W Diversey, Chicago

Members & guests –free. Join fellow Village members in person to catch up on local issues, share your opinions, ideas, memories, have some laughs and increase your "people connections" through laughter and fellowship. All are welcome! The group will be meeting in-person at Yolk (501 W Diversey). Yolk is a popular breakfast and lunch restaurant known […]

Free

Health Hub: The Neurochemistry of Emotions

Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register. This presentation will be virtual, via Zoom. How are emotions and the brain related? This presentation will delve into the science of emotions in the brain, what external or internal elements may impact certain emotional responses, and review ways we might consciously interrupt the cycle to have […]

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 […]

Free

Thompson St Opera & Dinner with the LGBTA Committee

Dinner at 6:30pm; performance at 8pm Location: Greek to You (5449 N Clark); Bramble Arts Loft (5545 N Clark St) Members & guests: $25 tickets - click here Join the LGBTA […]

Free

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Members & guests–free Available on Prime Video to rent for $4.19 or purchase for $4.99 Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth discussion of […]

Free

Outing to the Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette

Bahá’í House of Worship 100 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, United States

Members & guests: Free; Lunch, self-hosted Location: Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette (100 Linden Ave. Wilmette) Visit the jewel of the North Shore, the exquisite Bahá’í House of Worship […]

Free

2024 Fall Memoir Writing

Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you […]

Brain Spa

Members & guests–free. RSVP below. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to connect with others and engage or "massage" their brain. […]

Free
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