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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–$11.50 \nSaturday Afternoon at the Movies is going to … the movies! Join the group for the 12:45 PM showing of September 5 (2024) at the Landmark Century Cinema. \nThis week’s film is: September 5 (2024). September 5 (read “September five”) is a 2024 historical drama thriller film directed\, co-produced\, and co-written by Tim Fehlbaum. Starring Peter Sarsgaard\, John Magaro\, Ben Chaplin\, and Leonie Benesch\, the film chronicles the Munich massacre of 1972 from the perspective of the ABC Sports crew and their coverage of the events. \nBE SURE TO STAY for THE 12 MINUTE  “CAST Q&A” SHOWING RIGHT AFTER THE FEATURE.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-19/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T120000
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SUMMARY:Conversational Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St) \n\n\nMembers & guests: free\n\nJoin 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!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/conversational-spanish-11/
LOCATION:Village Office\, 2502 N. Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T183000
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SUMMARY:Member Forum
DESCRIPTION:Location: Via Zoom \nAll Village members are invited to participate in a Member Forum for an open conversation on how we can strengthen our community. \nHere is an opportunity to provide feedback and share your ideas about programming\, social activities\, and ways in which we can help one another feel part of the community. \nThe session will be moderated by Board member Liz Metzger.  Liz was the Village Chicago’s first intern in 2009 and has since had many roles including member of the Health and Wellbeing Committee; part of the internal team that created the framework for the Brain Health/Memory Loss program; and founding Whip of the Bridging Generations Board. \nWe will send some specific questions to attendees a few days before the meeting so you will have time to think about your ideas. This is something new for the Village and we hope you will take this opportunity to bring your ideas and insights to share with the community.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/member-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
CREATED:20241231T164919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T164919Z
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SUMMARY:Exercise at Home with Jill Stein
DESCRIPTION: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 celebrate@thevillagechicago.org. \n\n\n\n\nCome 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 class starts with warm up movements\, moves to balance\, posture and resistance exercises\, and finishes with seated core and stretching exercises. \nClass is done standing\, using a wall and seated. Any standing movements can be mimicked in a chair if needed. Modify as needed\, or ask for alternative movements during demos. \nFor the class\, have a stable chair (like a dining table chair)\, and two light hand weights (two water bottles or two cans) to use for resistance exercises. Wear athletic shoes that secure onto your feet and have water to drink. Dress in clothes you can move in comfortably and dress in layers that are easy to remove if you get warm. \nAbout Jill Stein \nInstructor Jill Stein is a veteran group exercise instructor and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience and over 15 years experience working with older adults. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/exercise-at-home-with-jill-stein-8/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat BYOC
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom\n\n\nMembers only–free. To RSVP\, please scroll down. The day before the discussion\, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with additional details to join via Zoom. \nAn informal ’round table’ morning coffee chat via Zoom with fellow Villagers 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! \nOPEN TOPIC\nInstead of selecting a predetermined topic\, we invite members to pour yourself a cup\, and let the conversation flow naturally! Registration required and space is limited.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/coffee-chat-byoc-9/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
CREATED:20250117T180744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T180845Z
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SUMMARY:Health Hub: Let's Discuss - Thing's Get Hairy!
DESCRIPTION:Location: Via Zoom \nMembers & guests: free. \n  \nContinue the conversation! This follow-up event offers a relaxed and interactive space for members to share what they’ve learned\, ask questions\, and exchange insights from this month’s presentation on the intricate relationship between hair and aging. \nWhether you’re curious about prevention strategies\, eager to discuss challenges like thinning or graying\, or simply want to connect with others\, this session is your chance to engage in meaningful discussions and build community around shared experiences.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/lets-discuss-things-get-hairy/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
CREATED:20250104T152210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T173347Z
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SUMMARY:Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP 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. \n  \nThis week’s story is: In the Moon’s House By Robinette Kowal \n  \n \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
CREATED:20250116T165458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T165552Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational French
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free\n\n\nJoin 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. Register now!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/conversational-french-9/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch\, 1150 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T160000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nAvailable with a Netflix subscription. \nEvery 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 persuaded to view it after! \nThis week’s film is EMILIA PÉREZ (2024).  \nAccording to Wikipedia “Emilia Pérez is a 2024 musical crime comedy film written and directed by Jacques Audiard. Based on Audiard’s opera libretto of the same name\, which itself was based on the 2018 novel Écoute by Boris Razon\, the film follows a Mexican cartel leader (Karla Sofía Gascón) who enlists a lawyer (Zoe Saldaña) to help her disappear so that she may transition into a woman. Selena Gomez\, Adriana Paz\, Mark Ivanir and Édgar Ramírez also appear in starring roles. The film is an international co-production between France\, Mexico and Belgium.” \n \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-20/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
GEO:41.8781136;'-87.6297982
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T203000
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SUMMARY:DePaul Symphony Orchestra\, Presented by the Life 3.0 Committee
DESCRIPTION:Location: Holtschneider Performance Center\, Gannon Concert Hall (2330 N. Halsted) 8:00 PM \nSelf-hosted dinner before the concert: Blue Sushi Sake Grill (2351 N Lincoln)\, 6:30 PM \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nOnce again we will get together to enjoy the beautiful music of the DePaul Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra has inspired and enriched us through the power of their outstanding performances. This concert will feature Johannes Brahms’ 1st Symphony and Dmitri Shostakovich’s 9th Symphony. Please join us for a self-hosted dinner at Blue Sushi Sake Grill before the concert.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/depaul-symphony-orchestra-presented-by-the-life-3-0-committee-2/
LOCATION:Jarvis Opera Hall\, Holtschneider Performance Center\, DePaul University\, 2330 N Halsted\, Chicago\, 60614
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T193000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Intergenerational Trivia at D'Agostino's
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Bridging Generations Board \n\nMembers & guests: free; food & drink self-hosted \n\n\n\nTest 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.\n\n\n—–\nLaunched 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.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/monthly-intergenerational-trivia-at-dagostinos-4/
LOCATION:D’Agostino’s Wrigleyville\, 1351 W Addison St\, Chicago\, 60613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T170642Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Spa
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 for brain games\, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions will be an hour long and are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop in when you can make it\, you do not need to attend every one to join.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/brain-spa-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
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SUMMARY:Cancelled this Week! Exercise at Home with Jill Stein
DESCRIPTION: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 celebrate@thevillagechicago.org. \nCome 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 class starts with warm up movements\, moves to balance\, posture and resistance exercises\, and finishes with seated core and stretching exercises. \nClass is done standing\, using a wall and seated. Any standing movements can be mimicked in a chair if needed. Modify as needed\, or ask for alternative movements during demos. \nFor the class\, have a stable chair (like a dining table chair)\, and two light hand weights (two water bottles or two cans) to use for resistance exercises. Wear athletic shoes that secure onto your feet and have water to drink. Dress in clothes you can move in comfortably and dress in layers that are easy to remove if you get warm. \nAbout Jill Stein \nInstructor Jill Stein is a veteran group exercise instructor and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience and over 15 years experience working with older adults. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/exercise-at-home-with-jill-stein-9/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T185947Z
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SUMMARY:Great Books\, Great Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom\n\n\n\nMembers and guests – Free! \nThis 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! \nCome join the conversation! This discussion group is now in its thirteenth year\, but new members are encouraged to join! Starting in December\, the Group will be reading a new Anthology!  “Immigrant Voices” \navailable from the Great Books Foundation. This anthology includes short stories from major 21st Century U.S. immigrant populations relate experiences\, challenges\, and aspirations of contemporary immigrants. \nIn February the Group will be reading: \n\n“Otravida\, Otravez” by Junior Diaz\n“Wal-mart Has Plantains” by Sefi Atta\n“Fischer vs Spassky” by Lara Vapnyar\nIllustration and Painting\n\n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/great-books-great-conversations-5/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
CREATED:20250129T201750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T202102Z
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SUMMARY:Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP 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. \nThis week the group will be reading: “The Two Offers” by Frances Watkins Harper 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nAvailable with a subscription to Peacock or for $6 on Amazon. \nEvery 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 persuaded to view it after! \nThis week’s movie is  The Wild Robot (2024) \n  \nAccording to Wikipedia “The Wild Robot is a 2024 American animated science fiction film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Peter Brown\, it was written for the screen and directed by Chris Sanders and features the voices of Lupita Nyong’o\, Pedro Pascal\, Kit Connor\, Bill Nighy\, Stephanie Hsu\, Mark Hamill\, Catherine O’Hara\, Matt Berry\, and Ving Rhames. The film follows Roz (Nyong’o)\, a service robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island who must adapt to her surroundings\, build relationships with the local wildlife\, and become the adoptive mother of an orphaned goose\, Brightbill (Connor).” \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-21/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
GEO:41.8781136;'-87.6297982
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184811
CREATED:20241223T204133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T192947Z
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SUMMARY:Super Bowl LIX Party\, Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this program is now closed. \n 5:00 p.m.\, the game starts at 5:30 \nLocation: Party Room in a Village member’s Lincoln Park highrise \nIt’s our 2nd Annual Super Bowl Party.   No matter who you’re rooting for\, and even if you’re just watching for the commercials and the halftime show featuring Kendrick Lamar\, we’ll have a great time with pizza\, beer\, other festive treats and each other.  While the Super Bowl is in New Orleans\, we’ll be playing a few Super Bowl games\, too.  Let’s party!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/super-bowl-lix-party/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184812
CREATED:20250130T205700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T184539Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St) \n\n\nMembers & guests: free\n\nJoin 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!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/conversational-spanish-12/
LOCATION:Village Office\, 2502 N. Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T180000
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed. Please contact the office at 773-248-8700 if you would like to attend. \nMembers and guests: free. Food and beverages\, self-hosted \nLocation: Zizi’s Cafe (2825 N Sheffield) \nJoin us for a casual\, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month\, with no agenda other than great conversation. \nThis is a recurring\, in person event; once you sign up\, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming events. \nLife 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! 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/happy-hour-with-the-life-3-0-committee/
LOCATION:Zizi’s Cafe\, 2825 n Sheffield\, Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184812
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SUMMARY:Men's Group
DESCRIPTION:Join the Men’s Group this February! \nOnline RSVP for this program has ended\, to join please contact the Village office at 773-248-8700. \nDick Sullivan showed us how AI works.  Now\, Dirk Mueller\, who uses several different AI systems in his business\, will show you the differences between them\, help you choose which one to use\, and how to get the best results from them with prompt engineering.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/mens-group-4/
LOCATION:Belmont Village Lincoln Park\, 700 West Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184812
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED DATE: Virtual Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Please note the new date and time for this event\, which was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday\, February 5.  \nOnline RSVP for this program has ended\, to join please contact the Village office at 773-248-8700. \nThis program will be held virtually via Zoom. \nTai Chi is a healing martial art characterized by slow\, flowing movements that emphasize balance\, flexibility\, and coordination. It involves a series of gentle\, continuous movements that engage the entire body\, promoting strength and stability while calming the mind. Tai Chi is often described as “meditation in motion” due to its emphasis on mindful movement and breath. Benefits of Tai Chi: \n1. Strength and Flexibility: Builds muscle strength\, increases flexibility\, and enhances mobility through slow\, deliberate movements. \n2. Balance and Coordination: Improves body coordination and balance\, reducing the risk of falls. \n3. Stress Relief: Calms the mind and relieves stress by focusing on controlled\, meditative movements. \n4. Mind-Body Connection: Strengthens awareness of the body and its movements\, promoting mindfulness. \n5. Mood and Energy Boost: Releases tension\, elevates mood\, and increases energy flow. \n6. Joint Health and Circulation: Enhances circulation and supports healthy joints\, easing stiffness and discomfort. \nQigong techniques in the Body & Brain class help amplify these benefits by focusing on energy flow (Qi)\, fostering both physical and mental well-being. \nAbout the Instructor: Julia Chung\, PhD\, PCC\, is a professional certified coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)\, Sedona Health Coaching\, and the ADD Coach Academy. Currently\, she is the center manager and head instructor at the Body & Brain Center in Mt. Prospect\, IL. Before devoting her life to coaching and holistic healing\, she worked as a statistician in corporate America for over 10 years. Julia is passionate about sharing mindfulness with people in corporations who feel the need to reconnect with themselves to create a more purposeful work and personal life. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/virtual-tai-chi-4/
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SUMMARY:Reading the Rainbow: Leg by Greg Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom \nMembers & guests: free. \nReading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. This month\, we’re reading Greg Marshall’s Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew from It\, a “hilarious and poignant memoir grappling with family\, disability\, and coming of age in two closets—as a gay man and as a man living with cerebral palsy.” People of all identities\, including allies\, are welcome! \nLeg is available to purchase in paperback or hardcover; audiobook; or kindle.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/reading-the-rainbow-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat BYOC
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom\n\n\nMembers only–free. To RSVP\, please scroll down. The day before the discussion\, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with additional details to join via Zoom. \nAn informal ’round table’ morning coffee chat via Zoom with fellow Villagers 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! \nOPEN TOPIC\nInstead of selecting a predetermined topic\, we invite members to pour yourself a cup\, and let the conversation flow naturally! Registration required and space is limited.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/coffee-chat-byoc-10/
LOCATION:IL
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T150000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Floral Arranging
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to partner with Artis Senior Living Lakeview (3535 North Ashland) to host a special in-person Valentine’s Day flower arranging event. Building on the success of a previous gathering\, which was incredibly well-received by the community\, this year’s event promises to be just as memorable! \nAttendees will enjoy a delightful opportunity to foster creativity and connection in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This inclusive event is open to individuals of all cognitive abilities\, along with adult children and care partners. Together\, we’ll celebrate love\, creativity\, and community while making beautiful floral arrangements to brighten the day. \nWe can’t wait to share this meaningful experience with you!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/valentines-floral-arranging/
LOCATION:Artis Lakeview\, 3535 N Ashland\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T180000
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SUMMARY:Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRSVP 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. \nThis week’s Story is:  “The Goophered Grapevine” – Charles W. Chesnutt Archive
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions-18/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184812
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SUMMARY:Conversational French
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free\n\nJoin 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. Register now!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/conversational-french-10/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch\, 1150 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T160000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nAvailable to view with subsciption to Paramount+ or for $3.99 to rent or $4.99 to buy on Amazon. \nEvery 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 persuaded to view it after! \nThis week’s film is  When Harry Met Sally (1987). Harry Burns and Sally Albright meet when they share a car on a trip from Chicago to New York right after both graduate from college. As the two build their lives and careers\, they find love and heartache-with other people-but their paths continue to cross and their friendship continues to grow over the years…until they confront the decision whether to let their friendship develop into romance.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-22/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T140000
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SUMMARY:Drag Brunch with the LGBTA Committee
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Baton Show Lounge (4713 N Broadway) \nMembers & guests: $29.99 – includes brunch buffet and performance. Pay at the door and bring singles for tips!\nPlease RSVP if you plan to attend so we have an accurate headcount \nJoin the LGBTA Committee for the Village’s first ever Drag Brunch! Enjoy a brunch buffet and drag performance at the iconic Baton Lounge in Uptown. Bruch opens at 11:30am and show starts at 12:00pm – payment will be taken at the door\, please arrive on time and bring cash for tips!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/drag-brunch-with-the-lgbta-committee/
LOCATION:The Baton Show Lounge\, 4713 N Broadway\, Chicago\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T143000
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SUMMARY:Solo Agers Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our Solo Agers event at Brookdale Lakeview (3121 N Sheridan Rd). We will have light hors d’oeuvres\, beverages and plenty of time to get to know one another. \nFor those that have not attended previous Solo Agers events\, “Solo Agers” refers to people who are making decisions independently or have a limited support system. This may include those who are married\, but whose children or family are residing elsewhere or not involved\, those who have never been married or who had been previously married\, and those who simply want to expand their friendship circles.  \nThe Village Chicago Solo Agers invite you to this event to get to get connected with others who have similar concerns\, offer ideas and possible solutions\, as well as to help plan future programs this year. Our group will routinely convene for social events like this one\, with opportunities to discuss topics of interest by tapping into community professionals who can assist or educate (i.e. attorneys\, social workers\, etc.).  \nAll are welcome at these events. \nOnline RSVP for this program has ended\, to join please contact the Village office at 773-248-8700.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/solo-agers-meet-up/
LOCATION:Brookdale Lake View\, 3121 N. Sheridan Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T120000
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SUMMARY:Brain Spa
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 for brain games\, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions will be an hour long and are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop in when you can make it\, you do not need to attend every one to join. \nOnline RSVP for this program has ended\, to join please contact the Village office at 773-248-8700.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/brain-spa-8/
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