Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register. This is a hybrid event, you are able to attend in person at 2502 N Clark 60614 or join us via Zoom. About the event: Join us for a pet related discussion! Showcase your animals through a picture and a story, this event is open to anyone […]
Art and Mindfulness: Get Out of Your Head and Into Making Art Session 3: Hopes and Dreams for the Future Location: The Village Office (2502 N Clark) Members & guests: free. Join us for a 3-part series designed to introduce you to using collage as a visual tool to: - Connect with your creativity - Explore […]
Members & guests - Kayak for 90 minutes: $25/hr plus $5 each extra 15min. Tandem Kayaks for 2 persons, $35/hr. Pay on return of kayaks. 12PM lunch at Dapper Dan's; self-hosted Where: Chicago River Canoe & Kayak; 3400 N Rockwell. Access by CTA Addison bus or by car to Rockwell. Free street and lot parking. From Village member Carol […]
Location: The Village Chicago Office (2502 N Clark); Also via Zoom Members & guests: free. Libby is a free app that allows you to access a wide selection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. It is easy to use and gives you the flexibility to stream content with Wi-Fi, and mobile […]
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–$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 […]
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 […]
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. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise […]
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- free! RSVP below to register for this virtual event. We may catch the ageist acts of others and feel disappointed in how our society processes aging. We may be aware of how the media portrays growing older, and how that influences us, with headlines such as "70 and still looking good in […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Members & guests–free Available with a subscription on Netflix and to rent for $5.99 or buy for $14.99 on Amazon. 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 […]
Members & guests- free. RSVP below to register. This event will be presented virtually via Zoom. *Part of our Village Chicago: Very Brainy Summer Series! About the Event: According to the Alzheimer’s Association, "positive, everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's and dementia.” […]
Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St) Members & guests: free Join member Ray Enriquez for a welcoming and informal Spanish conversation class. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken Spanish whether you are just beginning or more advanced. Space is limited – register now!
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.
Members & guests–free. RSVP below. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to connect with others and engage or "massage" their brain. Join us for brain activities, reminiscing and sharing stories in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop […]
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–$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 […]
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Available to rent for $3.89 or buy for $12.99 on Amaon Prime. If Ninotchka or Captain Blood or Random Harvest are among your favorite films, you’ll be right at home! In addition to discussing the films, we will also talk about the scores and the wonderful composers of the era. On The Waterfront (1954) dramatizes […]
Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register. This event will be held via Zoom. Description: This workshop will discuss advance care planning and why it is important. People are living longer, and medical technology continues to make advancements. Having an advance directive helps to ensure that you get the care that you want! The […]
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 […]
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. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Members & guests–free Available to rent on Amazon for $9.99 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 persuaded to view it after! This week's film is […]
Members and guests: free. Location: The Bad Apple Lincoln Park (658 W Belden) Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. This is a recurring, in person event; once you sign up, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming events. Life […]
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 […]
Location: Chicago Yacht Club (400 E Monroe) Members & guests: $72.10 per person (click here to purchase tickets) (includes brunch buffet, dessert, non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages, tax, tip and parking) Join Rick Stuckey and the Men’s Group for a popular Village tradition – the Annual Summer Brunch at the Chicago Yacht Club (400 E Monroe)! […]
Members & guests- free! RSVP to register HERE. * A Chicago Area Villages, Aging Brain and Body Program Event About the Event: Zoom in to watch and hear Connie Spreen talk about why we should shop at our local farmer’s market. Oh those tomatoes! Connie tells us they may look alike, but they are not […]
Members & guests: free. Location: via ZoomReading the Rainbow will be reading Man O' War by Cory McCarthy for August. It is "An achingly honest and frequently hilarious coming-of-age novel about an Arab American trans teen fighting to keep their head above water in a landlocked Midwestern town." People of all identities, including allies, are […]
Members & guests: free Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee Location: The Great Lawn at the Pritzker Pavilion Members and guests: Free; Bring your own dinner, beverage and a blanket or fold-up chair S’sonderful, s’marvelous, s’an evening of irresistible songs of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and more. Let’s picnic together as we enjoy The […]
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. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise […]
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- free! RSVP below to register. This event will be presented virtually via Zoom. About the Event: Tune into this presentation to learn about how the brain can rewire itself through brain training to build better brain health. We'll talk about the science of brain plasticity, the link between brain plasticity and brain health, […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all registrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Members & guests–free Available to rent for $3.99 or buy for $6.99 on Amazon or included with a subscription to Netflix. 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 […]
Members & guests: free. Location: Village Office (2502 N Clark St) and via Zoom Part of the UIC ENCODE series: This HYBRID workshop will cover the basics of how to use Google Drive via your smartphone or tablet. Bring along your mobile devices and laptops to learn. More about the UIC ENCODE Program: Effectively using […]
Members & guests–free; lunch self- hosted. Brain Spa will be doing an in person lunch meeting at the Wilde Bar & Restaurant. We will have plenty of time to connect and chat with one another, share stories and reminisce. We will also send you home with a little packet of brain activities, for the road! […]
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–$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 […]
Location: via Zoom This interactive seminar presented by Prudential Pathways will help you assess and create a successful strategy so you can take charge of your financial wellness in retirement. […]
Location: A Member's Home The play reading group will next read the great Noel Coward's much-revived classic, Blithe Spirit. A smash comedy hit on London and Broadway stages, the play offers wit, conflict, and […]
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 […]
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: $20 This program will be presented over Zoom and recorded. To join, purchase your ticket here. Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link and information […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join […]
Members & guests–free Available to rent for $3.99 or but for $12.99 on Amazon. Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth discussion of films […]
Members & guests: free. Location: Village Office (2502 N Clark St) and via Zoom Part of the UIC ENCODE series: This workshop will cover the basics of using iCloud for […]
Monday, August 26, Dinner at 6 PM, show at 7:30 PM Location: The Bar on Buena (910 W Buena Ave); PrideArts (4139 N Broadway) Members & guests: dinner self-hosted; tickets $30 […]
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]. […]
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]. […]
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 […]
Location: Nobody's Darling (1744 W Balmoral Ave) Members & guests: free; drinks-self hosted Close out the summer with a fun happy hour event at the James Beard award winning bar, Nobody's Darling. The group will sit on the patio weather permitting. This event is accessible
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. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise […]
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 increase […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all registrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Members & guests–free Members & guests–$11.50 Saturday Afternoon at the Movies is going to … the movies! Join the group for the 1:00 PM showing of It Ends with Us (2024) at the Landmark Century Cinema. After the film, the group will meet in the bar area of the theatre to discuss. No drink purchase required. This week, the group […]