Calendar

  • 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, […]

  • Widows/ Widowers Group

    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!

  • Weekly Walks Around North Pond

    Weekly Walks Around North Pond
    Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant 2610 N. Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for inclement weather – no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids.  

  • 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 […]

  • Fine Arts Building, Second Fridays and Dinner

    Fine Arts Building 410 S Michigan Ave,, Chicago

    Members and guests: Free. Self-hosted dinner after we explore the Fine Arts Building at 7PM at Maharaj Indian Grill (333 S State Street) Join the Village at Second Fridays at the Fine Arts Building.  Featuring a "night of creativity and community, where you’ll get to explore all 10 floors of our historic landmark and meet […]

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  • 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. […]

  • Weekly Walks Around North Pond

    Weekly Walks Around North Pond
    Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant 2610 N. Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for inclement weather – no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids.  

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