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Event Series Exploring Watercolor Painting

Exploring Watercolor Painting

Village Office 2502 N. Clark, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Coping with Grief and Loss with the HAP Foundation

Members & guests- Free! RSVP below to register. This event will be presented virtually via Zoom. Description: Loss and grief are a part of all of our lives yet navigating grief can feel overwhelming. We have lost lives, social interaction, and much more during the pandemic. It can be a struggle to cope with the […]

Free
Event Series Great Books, Great Conversations

Great Books, Great Conversations

Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

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! Beginning in December of […]

Event Series Weekly Walks around North Pond

Weekly Walks around North Pond

North Pond Cafe 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. Walks continue through October. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders […]

Health Hub: Solo Aging

Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register for this virtual program. In September, Health Hub tackles solo aging. Solo aging or “Solo Agers” refers to adults who are ultimately responsible for making decisions on their own and building their own support networks. This can apply to a variety of situations, from people who have […]

Free

Introduction to Forest Bathing

North Park Village Center 5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, United States

Members & guests: $45 North Park Village Nature  Center, 5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL. Carpooling is recommended. This event is limited to 12 participants.  Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Alyse Rynor for a Forest Bathing walk. Alyse, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Soul Choice Counseling, has been guiding these walks since 2021. Forest Bathing, […]

Event Series 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 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! Check back for this week’s film! 

Event Series Exercise at Home with Jill Stein

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 class starts with warm […]

Event Series 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, […]

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