Calendar

  • Monthly Intergenerational Trivia at D’Agostino’s

    Monthly Intergenerational Trivia at D’Agostino’s
    D'Agostino's Wrigleyville 1351 W Addison St, Chicago, United States

    Presented by the Bridging Generations Board 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. ----- […]

  • Brain Spa

    Brain Spa

    Members & guests–free. RSVP below! This is a virtual Zoom session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others, practice skills and exercise their brain. Join us for puzzles and challenges, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions will be an hour long and […]

  • 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 […]

  • Exploring Watercolor Painting

    <b>Exploring Watercolor Painting</b>
    Village Office 2502 N. Clark, Chicago, IL, United States

    Wednesdays, bi-weekly through September 18 Members & guests: $10 Join member Ray Enriquez for a bi-weekly session of watercolor painting – no experience required!  Participants will explore creative expression in a relaxed, social environment, and learn some basics of watercolors along the way. Registration cost includes a paint set, brushes, and paper. You are also […]

  • Coping with Grief and Loss with the HAP Foundation

    Members & guests- Free! RSVP below to register. This event will be presented virtually via Zoom. Description: Loss and grief are a part of all of our lives yet navigating grief can feel overwhelming. We have lost lives, social interaction, and much more during the pandemic. It can be a struggle to cope with the […]

    Free
  • 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! Beginning in December of […]

  • Weekly Walks around North Pond

    Weekly Walks around North Pond
    North Pond Cafe 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. Walks continue through October. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders […]

  • 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 […]

  • Health Hub: Solo Aging

    Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register for this virtual program. In September, Health Hub tackles solo aging. Solo aging or “Solo Agers” refers to adults who are ultimately responsible for making decisions on their own and building their own support networks. This can apply to a variety of situations, from people who have […]

    Free
  • Introduction to Forest Bathing

    North Park Village Center 5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, United States

    Members & guests: $45 North Park Village Nature  Center, 5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL. Carpooling is recommended. This event is limited to 12 participants.  Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Alyse Rynor for a Forest Bathing walk. Alyse, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Soul Choice Counseling, has been guiding these walks since 2021. Forest Bathing, […]

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