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Favorite Classic Movies – Red Dust (1932)

Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Available on Amazon Prime, to rent for $3.99 or buy for $10.49 If Ninotchka or Captain Blood or Random Harvest are among your favorite films, you’ll be right at home! In addition to discussing the films, we will also talk about the scores and the wonderful composers of the era. The feature film for July […]

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 […]

Great Books, Great Conversations

Members and guests – Free! 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 […]

Free

Weekly Walks Around North Pond: Member Led

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) This week's walk will be member led. 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 […]

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

Cancelled This Week: 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 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 […]

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies – Tom Jones (1963)

Members & guests–free Available for Rent for $3.99 or to buy for $19.99 on Amazon Prime 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 persuaded to view […]

Free

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. Join us for brain activities, reminiscing and sharing stories in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop […]

Free

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 […]

Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee

Home Slice 938 w webster, Chicago, United States

Members and guests: free. This event is now full. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. This week the group will be meeting at Home Slice (938 W Webster) (outdoor seating) This […]

Free
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