Calendar

  • Brain Spa

    Brain Spa

    Members & guests–free. RSVP below! This is a virtual Zoom 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 puzzles and challenges, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions will be an hour long and […]

  • CSO Open Rehearsal: Postcard from Vienna

    Symphony Center 220 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

    Members & guests: free. Chicago Symphony Center Nothing beats the December chill like a musical trip to old Vienna. Dance numbers evoke the city’s glittering Christmas markets, imperial architecture and steaming mugs of glühwein. Vienna also means Mozart, whose graceful yet dark Piano Concerto No. 24 is performed here by the acclaimed pianist Yefim Bronfman. Riccardo […]

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  • Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee

    Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee

    Members and guests: free. Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. Check back for this month’s location soon! This is a recurring, in person event; once you sign up, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming events. Life 3.0 is a lively, […]

  • The Next Chapter (a group for widows and widowers)

    The Village Chicago Office 2502 N Clark, Chicago, United States

    For those who have experienced and fully understand the life altering experience of losing a spouse. The purpose of the group is to connect with others, share experiences, and help each other through the challenges of finding new meaning in life.

  • Great Books, Great Conversations

    Location: via Zoom 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 The Great Books Foundation. Although the group has been meeting for years, they are very welcoming to new members!

  • Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

    Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

    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. RSVP 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 […]

  • Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

    Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests–free Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! Check back for this week’s film!   

  • Crossing the Bridge

    Crossing the Bridge
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    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. […]

  • Reading the Rainbow: The Safekeep

    Members & guests: free. via Zoom Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. People of all identities, including allies, are welcome! For December, the group will be reading "The Safekeep" by Yael van der Wouden. Winner of the 2025 Lambda Literary Award amongst numerous other accolades, […]

FAQs

  • Registration? Required for all events
  • Email Reminder? Sent to all registrants the day before. Zoom link for virtual events included in email 24 hours before.
  • Transportation? If you can provide a ride or need a ride, be sure to let the office know by  emailing [email protected] or calling 773.248.8700. The Village aims to match drivers whenever possible.
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773.248.8700