Members & guests free 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.  While the pace is leisurely and […]

Members & guests: free. This October, Game Day gets a frightful twist with Pick Your Poison, the “would you rather?” card game of creepy choices and chilling dilemmas! From bizarre to downright bone-chilling, you’ll be forced to choose between the lesser of two evils—and justify your haunted logic. Perfect for spooky season laughs, eerie debates, […]

Members & guests–free Available on Amazon to rent for $3.99  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! Something’s Gotta Give: 2003, 125min., R.T. 72%, Rentable on […]

  Self-hosted dinner before the concert, 6:30 PM: Chengdu Impression (2545 N. Halsted)   The DePaul Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of guest conductor Mina Zikri. opens its new season with three glorious selections: Overture to La Forza del Destino by Verdi, Lieutenant Kije Suite by Prokofiev, and Tchikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. This orchestra always […]

Registration for this event is now closed. Location: Batavia, 40 miles west of Chicago Members and guests:  Free.  Self-hosted lunch in the Fermilab Cafe  Join us for a fascinating journey into the heart of discovery at Fermilab, America’s premier particle physics laboratory and the world leader in accelerator-based neutrino research. Explore how scientists from around the […]

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!

Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. People of all identities, including allies, are welcome! This month's book is In Memoriam by Alice Winn. An award winning debut, In Memoriam follows two young soldiers in World War I and […]

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.  

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 […]