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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Nightcrawler (2014)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free with subscription on Netflix 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: Nightcrawler (2014) Los Angeles denizen Louis […]

Free

Village Family and Friends Picnic at the AIDS Memorial Garden

AIDS Garden Chicago 3100N N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–free; picnic self-hosted. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees. We warmly invite you to an intergenerational picnic at the new AIDS Memorial Garden to celebrate the last days of summer in community! Bring family and friends of all ages and […]

Free

“Explore Your City” Wednesday Walking Tours: Rogers Park

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests – free; lunch self-hosted. The day before the event, a confirmation email with additional details will be sent to all registered attendees. In this new monthly series, Village members lead walking tours of neighborhoods around the city. In August, Director of Programs & Communications Claire DiVizio leads a tour of the most ethnically […]

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 […]

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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Spotlight (2014)

Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests–$3.99 on Apple TV or Amazon Prime 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: Spotlight (2014) Starring Michael […]

Free

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: My Darling Clementine

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. We are excited to announce a new movie group! Village fans of movies from the 1930’s and 40’s are starting a new movie group. If Ninotchka or Captain Blood or Random Harvest […]

Free

Ageism Discussion Group Is Now Just “The Group”

Chicago, IL, United States

Member and guests: free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the discussion, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. After an interesting and free-ranging discussion, the people who attended the first session of this group on July 6 decided that what they really want to talk […]

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GiveSmart Online Auction Tutorial

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. Get ready to start bidding! Our online silent auction will open Thursday, September 8 and close the night of our Annual Benefit, Friday September 16 at 6:00pm. […]

Free

Great Books, Great Conversations

Chicago, IL, United States

Members only–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the discussion, a confirmation email with Zoom details will be sent to registered attendees. This ongoing Village discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a selection of short readings from an anthology published by The Great Books Foundation. Each anthology […]

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