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Weekly Walks Around North Pond

Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant 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. This week's walk is Member led. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive […]

Free

Cancelled this week: Short Story Intergenerational Discussions

Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]

Fall Foliage Walk in Graceland Cemetery

Graceland Cemetery 4001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

Members & guests: free. Graceland Cemetery (4001 N Clark) Once again come enjoy the beautiful colors of fall on a stroll around Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum with member Laurie Desmond.  Although this is not a tour, several prominent grave sites will be pointed out. Comfortable shoes, dressing for the weather, and a water bottle are recommended. […]

Free

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Members & guests–free Available to rent  for $4.19 or buy for $4.99 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! […]

Free

DePaul Symphony Orchestra, Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee

Gannon Concert Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University 2330 N Halsted, Chicago, IL

Members and guests:  Registration for this event is now closed. Dinner: self-hosted , 6:30PM,  Blue Sushi and Sake (2351 N. Lincoln) Location: Gannon Concert Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University (2330 N Halsted) Once again we will get together to enjoy the beautiful music of the DePaul Symphony Orchestra.  The orchestra has inspired and enriched us […]

Conversational Spanish Class

The Village Chicago Office 2502 n clark st, Chicago, IL

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

2024 Fall Memoir Writing

Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members 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 started, Beth Finke’s class helps you get your memoir off the ground. Students work on weekly writing assignments at home […]

Monthly Trivia at D’agostino’s, Presented by the Bridging Generations Board

D'agostinos Pizza and Pub Wrigleyville 1351 w addison st, Chicago, il

Members & guests: free; food & drink self-hosted Test your trivia skills at this new monthly event! The first Monday of the month, BGB and Village members will be meeting at D’Agostino’s in Wrigleyville for a few rounds of trivia. All 21+ are welcome but RSVPs are required.

Free

Exercise at Home with Jill Stein

Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

Virtual Tai Chi

Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register. This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Tai Chi is a healing martial art characterized by slow, flowing movements that emphasize balance, flexibility, and coordination. It involves a series of gentle, continuous movements that engage the entire body, promoting strength and stability while calming the mind. […]

Free
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  • For virtual programs, links will be sent to registered attendees via email the day before the event.
  • For in-person programs, The Village Chicago aims to match participating members by request to Village events when other members who are attending the event are able to provide transportation.  When registering, please let the Village office know if you are able to drive or would like a ride by emailing [email protected] or calling 773.248.8700.
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