Join The Village Chicago for a private tour of the iconic Chicago Cultural Center on November 2nd. The Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city’s most popular attractions and the cultural heart of the downtown Loop neighborhood.The Chicago Cultural center is known as “The People’s Palace”, and is home to the world’s largest Tiffany […]
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. ----- […]
Registration with The Village Chicago for this tour will also close on Friday, October 16. Location: Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont Members and guests: Free Lunch: Optional lunch at a nearby restaurant follows the tour. Join us for an exciting journey into the heart of cutting-edge science and innovation. Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national […]
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! This month the […]
Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! 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.
Join the Village Solo Agers group for a monthly meeting to discuss topics related to planning for the future, maintaining wellbeing and safety, and building community as solo agers. This month’s discussion will include follow up from previous meetings about planning your ‘to-do’ lists, and any other topics that the group would like to share. […]
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 […]
Members & guests: free Join member Beverly Livingston for a welcoming and informal French conversation class. This is a place to practice your speaking skills and learn some colloquial French. Various levels are welcome, but some experience is suggested. This event is accessible.
This event is now full, please email [email protected] to join the waitlist. Thank you. This monthly group creates a supportive community where we can talk openly about our challenges with “stuff”. Navigating your “stuff” can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Through discussion, shared experiences, and a peer accountability system you’ll […]
Members & guests–free 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! This week's film is: John Lewis Good Trouble: 2020, 96min, R.T. 94%, on Amazon $4 This documentary […]
Registration for this event is now closed. Self-hosted dinner before the concert: Mercadito, 2423 N. Lincoln at 5:45 PM The DePaul Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of guest conductor, Pasquale Laurino, opens its new season with three glorious selections: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, and Copeland’s Rodeo Suite. This orchestra always inspires and enriches […]
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 […]
Members and guests: free. Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. This month the group is meeting at Wilde! This is a recurring, in person event; once you sign up, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming events. Life 3.0 is […]
Members & guests: Free. Join this in-person group for a lively discussion and presentation each month hosted by Belmont Village on Fullerton in Lincoln Park, all are welcome! This month the group is planning for 2027! Register today!
For those who have experienced and fully understand the life altering experience of losing a spouse. The purpose of the group is to connect with others, share experiences, and help each other through the challenges of finding new meaning in life.
Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! 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 […]
Members and guests: Free. Self-hosted dinner after we explore the Fine Arts Building at 7PM at Maharaj Indian Grill (333 S State Street) Join the Village at Second Fridays at the Fine Arts Building. Featuring a "night of creativity and community, where you’ll get to explore all 10 floors of our historic landmark and meet […]
Members & guests–free 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! Born on the Fourth of July: 1989, 145min, on Amazon & others for $4 For Veterans Day. […]
Members and guests: free. Curious about the Village? Join us to learn about membership over coffee and pastries at the Village office. This informal gathering is also a great way to meet other members and staff. Email [email protected] with any questions. Space is limited - register now!
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Crossing the Bridge is a safe space to share personal feelings about death as we support and learn from each other. In addition to exploring our own thoughts, we talk about books, films, legislative developments, organizations, and other topics related to death and dying. All are welcome! Learn […]
Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for […]
Members & guests: free! Please note the change in date! Due to the holidays, we are meeting on Thursday, 11/19 for this month's session. Are you taking sufficient precautions to protect your personal information? Join us to learn more about the privacy and security settings on your iPhone or Apple device. Thank you to the […]
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 […]
Members & guests: free Join member Beverly Livingston for a welcoming and informal French conversation class. This is a place to practice your speaking skills and learn some colloquial French. […]
Members & guests: free. Join us for our Monthly Game Day! We are excited to announce that Game Day will now be held at the Village offices: 2502 N Clark […]
Members & guests–free 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! Check back for this week’s film!
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 […]
Members & guests: free. Head into the holidays with a Chicago and Village tradition! Join us for the famous ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo. On this special night at ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd, all blinking and moving lights are static or greatly slowed down, and music is softened or silenced. Capacity is limited […]
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 […]
Members & guests–free 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! Check back for this week’s film!
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. Readings: “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson Selected Poems by Lisel Mueller “The Smallest Woman in the World” by […]
Enjoy hot cider or a mug full of Glühwein at Christkindl Market with the Village this December. Browse through eclectic stalls full of holiday mementos and snack on pretzels and raclette sandwiches while you enjoy the market scene. The group will meet at the entrance of the market.
Members & guests: free! Planning for the future is vital for everyone, but Solo Agers can face unique challenges that play an important role in developing an advance care plan. During this special interactive presentation from Ellen Cushing, Staff Attorney with CJE SeniorLife’s Irving H. and Jane W. Goldberg Legal Services, attendees will learn about […]
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 […]
Members & guests: free Join member Beverly Livingston for a welcoming and informal French conversation class. This is a place to practice your speaking skills and learn some colloquial French. Various levels are welcome, but some experience is suggested. This event is accessible.
This event is now full, please email [email protected] to join the waitlist. Thank you. This monthly group creates a supportive community where we can talk openly about our challenges with “stuff”. Navigating your “stuff” can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Through discussion, shared experiences, and a peer accountability system you’ll […]
Members & guests: free. Click here to Register for the Winter Potluck! Let's light up the season! We invite you to join new friends and familiar faces for a fun, bright gathering! Bring your friends and neighbors for an evening of socializing, memory making, and great food! Bring a dish to share! There will be […]
Members & guests–free 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! Check back for this week’s film!
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