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Navigating the Senior Care Maze

Members & guests- free! Via Zoom. Online event registration has closed, please contact the office at 773-248-8700 if you'd like to sign up. Navigating the Senior Care Maze: Creating Clarity Amid the Chaos: With so many questions and concerns out there, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with senior care options. Join us as we discuss how […]

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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. […]

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Exploring Watercolor Painting

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

Wednesdays, bi-weekly through September 18 Members & guests: $10 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 paper. You are also […]

Grant Park Music Festival, presented by The Life 3.0 Committee

Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

Location: The Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion Members and guests: Free; Bring your own dinner, beverage and a blanket or fold-up chair What would a Chicago summer be without a glorious evening at the Grant Park Music Festival? Let’s picnic together as we enjoy Rachmaninov, Ravel and Hindemith. Bring your own dinner, beverage and a blanket or […]

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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 […]

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Coffee Chat BYOC

Hashbrowns Cafe 1155 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests –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 […]

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Cancelled for 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

Members & guests–free Available with a Netflix subscription. 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 it after! This week the group will be […]

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Art and Mindfulness: Get Out of Your Head and Into Making Art, Collage Making Series, “Gratitude”

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

Art and Mindfulness: Get Out of Your Head and Into Making Art Session 2: Gratitude Location: The Village Office (2502 N Clark) Members & guests: free. Join us for a 3-part series designed to introduce you to using collage as a visual tool to: - Connect with your creativity - Explore your inner world - […]

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Healthy Living for your Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research

Members & guests- free! RSVP below. This event will be presented virtually via Zoom. *Part of our Village Chicago: Very Brainy Summer Series!  The Alzheimer's Association is focused on spreading information into the wider community and has agreed to partner with The Village Chicago to offer this presentation. For centuries, we’ve known that the health […]

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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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