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Get Out of The City

Escape the crowds, commune with nature, breathe fresh air.  Visit Volo Bog State Natural Area, the only open-water bog in Illinois. Then visit the nostalgic Volo Auto Museum or the neighboring Volo Antique Mall. At the Volo Bog, fifty-six miles northwest of downtown Chicago, a docent will point out floating trees and other natural curiosities not seen […]

Free

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Members & guests–free Available on Peacock or  Hulu with subscription  and Amazon Prime  to rent for $3.99 or buy for $4.98 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 […]

Free

Brain Spa

Members & guests–free. RSVP below. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others and exercise their brain. Join us for brain activities, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop in when […]

Free

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 […]

Village Play Reading Group

And Then There Were None is Agatha Christie’s superb dramatic adaptation of her best-selling novel. Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past […]

Free

New Member Happy Hour

Aster Hall 900 N Michigan, Chicago, IL, United States

Location: 6th Floor Bar & Study, Aster Hall (900 N Michigan) Members & guests: free; wine and snacks provided Whether you joined the Village in the past year or are […]

Free

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 […]

Free

MacTutor: 21 Essential Apps for Living in Chicago

Members & guests – $15. Click here to purchase. This program will be presented live on Zoom and recorded. Your registration entitles you to attend the presentation and/or view the […]

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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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