Are you ready to move with ease and feel your best? This workshop is specifically designed for seniors, focusing on gentle yet effective movements to improve mobility, breathwork, strength, and balance. Whether you’re looking to stay active, explore new ways to move, or enhance your daily activities, this class has something for everyone! We incorporate […]
Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you are an accomplished writer or just getting started, Beth Finke’s class helps you get your memoir off the ground. Students work on weekly writing assignments at home and read their work out loud […]
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–$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 class starts with warm […]
Members & guests – free. RSVP below to register for this virtual program. Join us for an enlightening and empowering seminar brought to you by Medicare Solutions Network. Gain a better understanding of Medicare coverage, costs and how to safeguard your financial health. We’ll delve into the world of Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part […]
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 […]
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. Graceland Cemetery (4001 N Clark) Once again come enjoy the beautiful colors of fall on a stroll around Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum with member Laurie Desmond. Although this is not a tour, several prominent grave sites will be pointed out. Comfortable shoes, dressing for the weather, and a water bottle are recommended. […]
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!
Members and guests: $10 to attend the performance (click here to purchase tickets), Dinner: 6:30 PM self-hosted, location TBD Location: Gannon Concert Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University (2330 N Halsted) Once again we will get together to enjoy the beautiful music of the DePaul Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra has inspired and enriched us through the […]
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!
Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you are an accomplished writer or just getting started, Beth Finke’s class helps you get your memoir off the ground. Students work on weekly writing assignments at home and read their work out loud […]
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. ----- […]
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 class starts with warm […]
Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register. This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Tai Chi is a healing martial art characterized by slow, flowing movements that emphasize balance, flexibility, and coordination. It involves a series of gentle, continuous movements that engage the entire body, promoting strength and stability while calming the mind. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register for this virtual program. Health hub is a program that meets monthly via Zoom to learn about and discuss important or interesting topics about health or wellbeing. Do you sleep better when it’s cold out? Or experience emotional shifts like the “winter blues?” These experiences are not […]
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. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken French whether you are just beginning or more advanced. Space is limited – register now!
Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee Location: Pagoda Red (1740 W. Webster) Members and guests: Free; Lunch, self-hosted Pagoda Red is extraordinary. The gallery celebrates the handmade in all its beautiful perfection and imperfection, from historic China and modern Europe to contemporary American artists, featuring furniture, paintings, sculpture, textiles and other remarkable artistic creations. Owner Betsy […]
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!
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–$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 class starts with warm […]
Members & guests: free. This November, join the Men’s to plan for 2025! Anyone who has suggestions for events, or would like to help us select events for 2025 is welcome to attend. Volunteers who would like to organize a meeting or who have contacts with people we might ask to make a presentation are […]
Location: Village Members Home in Lincoln Park Members & Guests: $18; Registration online has now closed for this event. Please email [email protected] or call 773-248-8700 to reserve your spot. Join the Village for hors d’oeuvres, wine, and a live performance by Pianist/ Vocalist Mark Burnell. Hosted by Village Board Member Gail Moss at her home, the evening […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies! Paper Moon (1972) Saturday, November 16, 3 PM Location: Via Zoom Members & guests: free. Available on Amazon for $4.29 to rent or $12.99 to buy. 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 […]
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!
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! RSVP below to register for this in-person program. Village Solo Agers, let’s take this opportunity to get to know each other a little bit better! This event is aimed toward anyone that identifies as a solo ager, or anyone who makes most decisions independently, and it is open to couples who […]
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 class starts with warm […]
Members & guests: Free. Click here to RSVP for the potluck! The Village’s potlucks are a staple of our community’s social calendar. Join us at a new venue, Third Space Chicago (716 W Addison) to eat, drink, and be merry! We’ll enjoy a potluck dinner and time to catch up with one another before the […]
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Death Cafe has evolved! 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. […]
Location: The Village Office (2502 N Clark) Join Us to Help Feed the Homeless on November 20th! We’re calling on Village members to come together for a special effort to support those less fortunate in our community. On Wednesday, November 20th, from 11 AM – 1 PM, we will be gathering at the office to […]
This event has been cancelled for this week. 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 […]
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 […]
Thursday’s Bi-weekly Location: Member’s Gold Coast Home Members & guests: free. New members welcome! Love scrabble? Join a group of Village members for a fun bi-weekly game at a member’s home. Various skill levels are welcome though players should be familiar with the game. RSVPs are required for each session and space is limited – […]
CHANGE OF DATE Thursday, November 21, 4:00 PM Location: A Member's Home Members & guests: free. This November join the fellow members and the Village Play reading Group in reading Almost, Maine by John Cariani. If you haven't had a chance to participate in this incredible program, now is the time to give it a try! […]
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! For March, Women's History Month, the group will read five short stories from a variety of women writers. […]
Members & guests: free Join member Beverly Livingston for a welcoming and informal French conversation class. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken French whether you are just beginning or more advanced. Space is limited – register now!
Members & guests–free Available 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 be persuaded to view it after! This week's film is: Hard Miles (2023) Hard […]
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!
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 […]
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 class starts with warm […]
Short Story Discussions is cancelled this week for Thanksgiving. Join us next time! 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 […]
Members & guests– $11.50 Saturday Afternoon at the Movies is going to … the movies! Join the group for the 12:15 PM showing of Anora (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 will be watching Anora (2024) in person! According to IMDB, […]
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!
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