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New Member Happy Hour

Aster Hall 900 N Michigan, Chicago, IL, United States

Members and Guests: free; wine & snacks provided, additional food/drink self-hosted. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees. Whether you’re new to the Village or an established member looking for new connections, this fun Happy Hour event is the perfect way to celebrate […]

Free

Lunch ‘On the Pond’ at Cafe Brauer Hosted by the Coffee Chat Group

Cafe Brauer 2021 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free; lunch self-hosted. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with additional details. Lunch on the lagoon at Chicago’s most scenic al fresco restaurant and bar: the Patio at historic CafĂ© Brauer, at the north end of Lincoln Park Zoo. Sandwiches, pasta, seafood, […]

Free

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

Chicago, IL, United States

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. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend. RSVP to Join! This is an ongoing discussion group. After […]

Free

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–NEW RELEASE; see in theatres or buy to watch online at home for $19.99 from YouTube or AppleTV 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 […]

Free

“Explore Your City” Wednesday Walking Tours: Lincoln Square

Western Brown Line stop 4635 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free; lunch self-hosted. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with additional details including a map. The group will meet at the Western Brown Line stop (elevators available) to begin the tour. Join Pam Zolnay on a tour of some of the great […]

Free

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

Chicago, IL, United States

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. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend. RSVP to Join! This is an ongoing discussion group. After […]

Free

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always (2020)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free 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's film: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always (2020) summary from The Guardian From […]

Free

Memoir Writing with Beth Finke: Fall Series

Chicago, IL, United States

Members–$60 & guests–$90. Space is limited for this ongoing group and Village members receive priority. If this is your first time signing up for this class, please email [email protected]. We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you are an accomplished writer or just getting […]

Brain Connection Café

Chicago, IL, United States

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. This 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 […]

Free

Favorite Films of the ’30’s and ’40’s: The Thin Man

Chicago, IL, United States

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.   Village fans of movies from the 1930’s and 40’s have started a new movie group. If Ninotchka or Captain Blood or Random Harvest are among your favorite films, you’ll be right […]

Free
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