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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 […]

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 […]

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 month's film is The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938). From Wikipedia: "The Big Broadcast of 1938 is a Paramount Pictures musical comedy film starring W. C. Fields […]

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 […]

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” […]

Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before the walk, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with additional details including a map and meeting location. Come celebrate spring with the revival of weekly North Pond walks! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Be sure to […]

Members only–free; coffee & treats self-hosted. The Coffee Chat group will be alternating between online and in-person meetings. This month's in person meetup will be over bagels (or whatever you like!) at The Bagel, located in Lakeview. Easy access by the Broadway or Belmont bus. There is also a parking lot behind the Bagel and […]

(Common Grackle, 5.1.22, D.Baker) Members & Guests - Free. Scroll down to RSVP. The day before the walk attendees will receive a confirmation email with event details, maps & directions, and David Bake's cell so they can find the group easily. Village members and guests are welcome to join David Baker for an early spring […]

Members & guests–free. To join, scroll down to RSVP. Registered attendees will receive an email with the link to join the day before the program. This week’s film is E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982). From IMDB: "A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet." […]

Members and guests: free. In April, the group will return to the Galway Arms - a cozy Celtic pub with lots of great spots for conversation. 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 […]

Although this is a Men's Group event, people of all genders are welcome to attend! Members & Guests - Free There are lots of reasons why implementing a high speed rail network in the US is difficult, but progress is being made. Record levels of federal funding and new programs for passenger rail mean there […]

Presented by the LGBTA Committee Members & guests: free. To RSVP, scroll down. The day before the event, attendees will receive an email with Zoom login details. Location: via Zoom Reading the Rainbow is a fun and inclusive book club that explores LGBTQIA+ experiences and literature. At the Village, 'A' stands for 'Ally', and we […]

  Members & Guests - $20  This program will be presented over Zoom. To join, purchase your ticket here. Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link and information on how to join the day before the event. Come learn about the seven main chakras, relax and enjoy a sound meditation from your own home! Find […]

Members & guests–free. To join, scroll down to RSVP. Registered attendees will receive an email with the link to join the day before the program. This week’s film is The Whale (2022). From IMDB: "A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter." If you choose to watch the movie […]

Location: Liz Metzger's Lincoln Park home (Address will be shared with those who RSVP.) The BGB invites you to a fun, intergenerational dinner graciously hosted by Village board member and BGB co-chair Liz Metzger. Come for connection, conversation, and of course, good food! Please note: space is limited to the first 12 registrants.

Members & guests - free to register; lunch self-hosted. French inspired restaurant La Fayette is named after the street in Paris. The tables in the charming interior are adorned with checkered cloths. All breads and pastries are baked on site, along with homemade soup. Lunch specials change every day, but you can always depend on […]

Tour at 10am. Optional lunch at Tempo Cafe (6 E. Chestnut St) to follow. Members & guests: free to register and tour the exhibition; lunch self-hosted. This engaging exhibition at the Newberry Library displays the evolution of interactive pop-up books over centuries, featuring fascinating works such as a 1483 astronomical calendar and 1775 battle map. […]

Members & guests: free. Wine and snacks provided. Whether you joined the Village in the past year or are an established member looking for new connections, this fun Happy Hour event is the perfect way to celebrate the growing Village community. Join us in welcoming our newest Village members!

Members & guests–free. To RSVP, please scroll down. The day before each cafe, registered attendees will receive a confirmation email with a link to join via Zoom. The Death Cafe offers a rare opportunity to talk honestly and candidly with others about death. In this safe environment, we are able to give voice to some […]

Members & guests - free. This information session will be presented over Zoom, and the informational portion will be recorded. To join, scroll down to RSVP. Registered attendees will receive an email with the link to join the day before the session and a link to the recording after it is completed - so, you […]

Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee and The LGBTA Committee Members and guests: Free; drinks and dinner self-hosted. Let’s dance!!!  The joint is jumpin’ at Charlie’s.  Country line dancing and two-stepping and tons of fun. Lessons are included! Every month, members of the Life 3.0 Committee and the LGBTA Committee meet at Charlie’s and have a […]

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 […]

Members & guests - $15 (click here to purchase) This program will be presented live on Zoom, and will be recorded. When you register, you will gain access to the recording for one month - that way, you can watch the content even if you are not able to join on April 20! The Mac […]

Members & guests–free. To join, scroll down to RSVP. Registered attendees will receive an email with the link to join the day before the program. This week’s film is Linda Ronstadt: The Sound Of My Voice (2019). From IMDB: "With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt […]

Members - $15; Guests-$20 Water is essential for every cell in our body to work properly. Come get a recap of the first hydration workshop, learn about how the right balance of electrolytes supports your hydration, the signs of over-hydration, and how to avoid it. We will also talk about our Chicago water and possible […]

Members & guests: free. This program will be presented via Zoom. To join, scroll down to RSVP. Registered attendees will receive an email the day before with a link to join and more information. Death doulas have come up in conversation at several recent Village events, so we are bringing one to speak with our […]

Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee, The Men’s Group and The Racial Action Initiative Members and guests:  free Nourishing Hope, formerly known as Lakeview Pantry, is a dynamic social services organization providing food, mental wellness counseling and other social services to our Chicago neighbors in need.  Village members will work as a team at their “Hub” […]

Members & guests–$15 (Estimated cost, includes $2.00 advance purchase surcharge). 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. On the last Saturday of the month, the group will be meeting in person to view a movie at the Landmark […]