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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 […]

Crossing the Bridge

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

Exploring Watercolor Painting

The Village Chicago Office 2502 n clark st, Chicago, IL

Wednesdays, bi-weekly through September 18 Members & guests: $10 (Click here to register!) Join member Ray Enriquez for a bi-weekly session of watercolor painting - no experience required!  Participants will explore creative expression in a relaxed, social environment, and learn some basics of watercolors along the way. Registration cost includes a paint set, brushes, and […]

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 Spring is here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! 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 […]

Free

Coffee Chat BYOC

Members 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. An 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 […]

Free

Online Sound Meditation for Healing & Relaxation

Members & Guests – $20  This program will be presented over Zoom and recorded. To join, purchase your ticket here. Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link and information on how to join the day before the event, as well as the recording of the event. “Who, in our chaotic world, doesn’t need a calm, peaceful […]

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

Golf Outing at Marovitz, presented by The Life 3.0 Committee

Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course 3701 N Recreation Drive, Chicago, United States

Cocktails & Dinner: 6:30 PM; The Clock Tower Cafe overlooking the golf course. We're thrilled to bring you the first Village golf outing! If you like to golf, grab your clubs and join us for 9 holes on the shores of Lake Michigan at the scenic Marovitz Golf Course in Lincoln Park. Not a golfer? Come at […]

Get Out of The City

Escape the crowds, commune with nature, breathe fresh air.  Visit Volo Bog State Natural Area, the only open-water bog in Illinois. Then visit the nostalgic Volo Auto Museum or the neighboring Volo Antique Mall. At the Volo Bog, fifty-six miles northwest of downtown Chicago, a docent will point out floating trees and other natural curiosities not seen […]

Free

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
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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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