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  • Solo Ager Meet Up

    Brookdale Lake Shore Drive 2960 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 or email [email protected] to register. Thank you.   Please join us at our Solo Agers Meet Up at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive (2960 N Lake Shore Dr). We will have the opportunity to get to know one another better and brainstorm ideas for future […]

    Free
  • Health Hub: Memory Manipulation

    Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 to register. Location: Via Zoom Members & guests: free. Neuroscience is edging closer to controlling memory by altering, erasing, even implanting memories. This emerging tech could transform treatment for PTSD, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, and addiction, but it also sparks deep ethical debates about identity and […]

    Free
  • 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

    Spring is nearly here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! 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. […]

    Free
  • Dementia 101

    Members & guests: free, via Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. This event is presented to you by the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative. June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month. Tune into this virtual, interactive session which provides a foundational understanding of how dementia-related brain changes impact cognition and behavior over time. Effective, empathy focused communication […]

  • 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 […]

  • Memory Cafe

    Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Park Branch 1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 or email [email protected] to register. We are excited to invite you to attend this new program offering, in partnership with our local Lincoln Park Branch Library (1150 W Fullerton). This monthly Memory CafĂ© offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals with memory loss […]

    Free
  • Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

    Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
    Zoom Chicago, IL, United States

    Members & guests–free Streaming on Amazon & others 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 movie is The Ice Storm […]

    Free
  • Conversational Spanish

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

    Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St) Members & guests: free Join member Ray Enriquez for a welcoming and informal Spanish conversation class. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken Spanish whether you are just beginning or more advanced. Space is limited – register now!

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • 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! The Village’s Great Books […]

    Free

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