The Village Chicago

Weekly Walks around North Pond
2024-08-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 moving forward unless otherwise requested.

Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
2024-08-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-29 17:00 - 18:00
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 the group meets weekly, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
2024-08-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, Chicago, IL, United States
Members & guests–free
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!
Check back for this week’s film!

Monthly Intergenerational Trivia at D'Agostino's
2024-08-05 19:30, 2024-09-02 19:30 | D’Agostino’s Wrigleyville, 1351 W Addison St, Chicago, 60613, 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.

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Launched in 2019, The Bridging Generations Professionals Board is a group of young adults who firmly believe in the importance of multigenerational relationships at work and in the community. The events they have organized include book, short story and documentary discussion groups; intimate multigenerational dinners, community volunteerism, Trivia nights and more.

Brain Spa
2024-08-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-03 11:00 - 12:00
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 are meant to be fun and interactive. You don’t need to attend all sessions to participate, feel free to drop in whenever you would like!

Exercise at Home with Jill Stein
2024-08-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-03 13:00 - 14:00
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 celebrate@thevillagechicago.org.
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 up movements, moves to balance, posture and resistance exercises, and finishes with seated core and stretching exercises.
Class is done standing, using a wall and seated. Any standing movements can be mimicked in a chair if needed. Modify as needed, or ask for alternative movements during demos.
For the class, have a stable chair (like a dining table chair), and two light hand weights (two water bottles or two cans) to use for resistance exercises. Wear athletic shoes that secure onto your feet and have water to drink. Dress in clothes you can move in comfortably and dress in layers that are easy to remove if you get warm.
About Jill Stein
Instructor Jill Stein is a veteran group exercise instructor and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience and over 15 years experience working with older adults.

Exploring Watercolor Painting
2024-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Village Office, 2502 N. Clark, Chicago, IL, 60614, 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 welcome to bring your own!

Great Books, Great Conversations
2024-08-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 2023, the group will be reading from the anthology Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions. These short, engaging readings illustrate the best and worst of what can happen when we attempt to mold the complex communities in which we live into our vision of a perfect state. All 23 selections in this anthology challenge readers to question how society should be structured and governed, as well as what kinds of communities are most conducive to human fulfillment, both privately and in the civic arena. The readings are sure to spark conversations that are relevant to current events in our city, nation and world.

Coping with Grief and Loss with the HAP Foundation
2024-09-04 11:00 - 12:00
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 death of a loved one. This presentation provides a guide to the different types of loss and how they
affect us. We will address common myths about grief. We will also discuss the different categories of
grief and grief-informed care. Participants will learn coping strategies and how best to support grieving
loved ones. Resources for grief support will also be shared. Participants are encouraged to share stories
and experiences if they feel comfortable doing so. We aim to build a safe space to honor loss, integrate
grief, and support one another.
Presenter Bio: Maureen Burns (she/her/ella) is a Community Health Worker /Promotora de Salud and
the Director of Community Health at The HAP Foundation. The HAP Foundation is a nonprofit leader
with a refined focus to elevate access to and increase understanding of serious illness and hospice and
palliative care through community and clinical education, workforce development, research, and
advocacy. Maureen works in and around Rogers Park and West Ridge, providing free community
education and linking patients and loved ones to resources within their community. She has over 15
years of experience working in health care and a Bachelor of Arts degree in community health, culture,
and aging. She is currently a graduate student, pursuing her MPH.
