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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 […]
Favorite Films of the ’30’s and ’40’s: Golddiggers of 1933 (1933)
Favorite Films of the ’30’s and ’40’s: Golddiggers of 1933 (1933)
Members & guests–free. This month's film is available to rent on Amazon Prime and Vudu. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. Village fans of movies from the 1930’s and 40’s are starting a new movie group. If Ninotchka or Captain […]
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“The Group”
“The Group”
Member and guests: free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the discussion, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. After an interesting and free-ranging discussion, the people who attended the first session of this group on July 6 decided that what they really want to talk […]
Great Books, Great Conversations
Great Books, Great Conversations
Members and guests - Free! Scroll down to RSVP and receive Zoom login details before the event. 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. In 2023, we will read the selections in “Counterparts” […]
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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. This week's short story is Recitatif by Toni Morrison. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend. […]
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Volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository
Volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository
Presented by the Village Men's Group Members and guests - free. This program has reached its maximum enrollment. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] Join Rick Stuckey, Dick Sullivan, and other Village members in volunteering for the Greater Chicago Food Depository! The GCFD needs help repacking donated food so it can go […]
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Members & guests–free. Watch the film before the discussion. Movie available to rent on Amazon ($5.99) or Redbox ($3.99) 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 […]
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Virtual New Member Meet & Greet
Virtual New Member Meet & Greet
Members & guests: free! Zoom details provided prior to the event; scroll down to RSVP to receive login information. Did you join the Village in 2022 or 2023? Are you an established member that wants to welcome new members, or make new connections? This is the event for you! During this fun Zoom session, you […]
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Brain Connection Café
Brain Connection Café
Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others, practice skills and exercise their brain. Join us […]
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 […]
Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee
Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee
Members and guests: free. Scroll down to RSVP for this event and receive a confirmation email the day before with venue details. Life 3.0 is a lively, welcoming group who are exploring together how we want to live and work as we move into retirement and beyond. But mostly, we like getting together for some […]
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Financial Planning for Retirement: Presented by the Men’s Group
Financial Planning for Retirement: Presented by the Men’s Group
Location: Lincoln Belmont Library (1659 W Melrose St); self-hosted lunch at Flagship Tavern (1622 W Belmont Ave) to follow. Join the Men's Group for an informative and engaging presentation led by Patrick Karpowicz, CPA who will discuss various financial topics including the role of fiduciaries when we retire and about tax law changes that impact retirement […]
An Evening of Storytelling & Discussion with Jitesh Jaggi: Presented by the Life 3.0 Committee
An Evening of Storytelling & Discussion with Jitesh Jaggi: Presented by the Life 3.0 Committee
Wednesday, January 11. Hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 PM, program begins at 6:00 Location: Karen Terry's home (address shared upon registration) Registration for this event has closed. Email [email protected] with questions. Join the Life 3.0 Committee for a special evening of storytelling and discussion, led by poet, storyteller, and writer, Jitesh Jaggi. Guests will enjoy wine […]
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Coffee Chat BYOC
Coffee Chat BYOC
Members only–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the discussion, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with additional details to join via Zoom. An informal ’round table’ morning coffee chat via Zoom with fellow Villagers to catch up on local issues, share your opinions, ideas, memories, have some laughs and […]
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. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend. While the group meets weekly, members and guests are welcome […]
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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
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! This week's film is Both Sides of the Blade (2022), a […]
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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 […]
Returning to the Earth: Learn about Green Burial
Returning to the Earth: Learn about Green Burial
Members & guests: free To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. Join member Gloria St. John for an informative discussion on green burial, a way of caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact. Gloria will share […]
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Use It or Lose It: Hearing Loss & Cognition
Use It or Lose It: Hearing Loss & Cognition
Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. "Use it or lose it!" Did you know that this phrase can apply to your hearing health? Recent research has highlighted risks of untreated hearing loss, including cognitive […]
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Lunch at Dom’s Kitchen & Market on Wells
Lunch at Dom’s Kitchen & Market on Wells
Presented by the Coffee Chat Group Members & guests: free, lunch self-hosted Join the Coffee Chat group for a very special lunch at the new Dom’s Kitchen & Market in Old Town! Dom’s invites you to see their new store and have lunch in their eatery designed as a lounge space to foster a feeling […]
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. This week's story is The Horse Dealer's Daughter by D.H. Lawrence. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to […]
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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
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! This week's film is The Banshees of Inisherin (2022). Two lifelong […]
Tiny Theatre Presents: Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret
Tiny Theatre Presents: Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret
Members and Guests: $20 (scroll down to RSVP and receive a payment link) Join Tiny Theatre for an outting to the Steppenwolf theater for Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret. The Village has purchased a limited number of tickets to hold seats in this potentially sold out event Army Green Beret Danny Patton is a […]
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Brain Connection Cafe
Brain Connection Cafe
Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please email [email protected] The day before the event, a confirmation email will be sent to registered attendees with details to join via Zoom. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to get connected to others, practice skills and exercise their brain. Join […]
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 […]
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Annual Legal Checkup
Annual Legal Checkup
Members & Guests - Free Online RSVP for this program has expired. To join us, please email [email protected] or call the Village office at 773.248.8700 The key to peace of mind is preparation! Guided by Certified Elder Law Attorney Katie Casey, this 10-point checklist will show you how to give yourself an annual legal checkup. […]
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Coffee Chat – In Person!
Coffee Chat – In Person!
Members only–free; coffee self-hosted. Online RSVP has ended for this event; please contact the Village office to register. Chat Group meets locally!! Everyone invited! We've been meeting by zoom since early 2020 and looking forward to enjoying coffee and 'whatever' together in person. The Chat meetup will be over bagels and...at The Bagel, located in […]
Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
Members & guests–free. Online RSVP's have ended for this event. To join, please contact the Village office. This week's short story is ‘Buck Boy’ by James McBride. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend. While the group meets weekly, members and guests are welcome to […]
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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
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! This week's film is Nope (2022). The residents of a lonely […]
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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 […]
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