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 – […]
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 A Catalog of 21st Century Ghosts - Lightspeed Magazine. This is an ongoing discussion group. After you register, you will receive weekly emails with […]
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. Register now!
Members & guests: free Available on Netflix free with subscription 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 […]
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 celebrate@thevillagechicago.org. 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 […]
Join the Men's Group this January for their monthly meeting, hosted by Belmont Village in Lincoln Park. All are welcome! In January the group will be discussing Community Solar. Going Solar without Rooftop Cells. Hal Sprague will present the benefits of getting your electricity from a Community Solar farm. If you don’t have a rooftop, or […]
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. Tai Chi is often […]
Members & guests: free. Location: via Zoom Discover the intricate relationship between hair and aging, as we address common concerns such as thinning, dryness, and graying. Attendees will gain valuable insights into prevention, symptom management, and actionable strategies to protect and revitalize hair health. Together, we’ll delve into the influence of environmental factors, hormonal changes, […]
Registration for this event has closed. Please contact our office at 773-248-8700 for the Zoom information to access this event. Join us for Movement Revolution, a part-education, part-exercise session for the Chicago Area Village Collaborative's Aging Brain & Body series. In this session, we’ll explore the why and what behind specific movements and exercises to support neurological health, neuroplasticity, […]
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! RSVP below to register. Brain Spa will be doing an in person lunch at Cubaneo, a Cuban restaurant (2873 N Broadway). 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. […]
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free Interested in learning more about the Village? This virtual presentation provides an overview of Village programs and services, plus an opportunity for questions and conversation. Perfect for prospective members, new members, or established members who just want a refresher! Chicago, IL
Members & guests–free Film available to rent on Amazon for $6; or Apple TV 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! […]
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–$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 celebrate@thevillagechicago.org. 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 […]
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 is a recurring, in person event; once you sign up, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming events. Life 3.0 is a lively, welcoming group who are exploring together […]
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: Aster Hall 6th Floor Bar & Study (900 N Michigan) 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! Online RSVP for this […]
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! Come join the conversation! […]
Location: via Zoom 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 […]
Members & guests: $15 - click here to register! Location: Via Zoom The Photos app redesign has been one of the most controversial changes that Apple made in iOS 18, and Apple has made several updates during the beta testing process. There is an entirely new unified look for the Photos along with some neat […]
Thursday’s Bi-weekly Cancelled for this week. 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 – claim your spot soon!
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!
Tickets for this event have sold out. Please call the office at 773-248-8700 to ask about being placed on the waitlist for this event. Lunch: 12:00pm, North & Clark Cafe, located inside the Museum The Chicago History Museum has been collecting garments for nearly a century, likely one of the largest collections of any museum […]
Members & guests–free Available on Amazon, Apple TV, and others. 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 […]
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 celebrate@thevillagechicago.org. 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 […]
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. Looking for a fun way to socialize and learn something new? Join us for Monthly Game Day! Each month, we’ll explore a different card or board game—perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike. We’ll go over the rules, play together, and enjoy plenty of laughter and conversation. Whether you're here for […]
Members & guests–$11.50 Saturday Afternoon at the Movies is going to … the movies! Join the group for the 12:45 PM showing of September 5 (2024) at the Landmark Century Cinema. This week’s film is: September 5 (2024). September 5 (read "September five") is a 2024 historical drama thriller film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Tim Fehlbaum. Starring Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch, […]
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: Via Zoom All Village members are invited to participate in a Member Forum for an open conversation on how we can strengthen our community. Here is an opportunity to provide feedback and share your ideas about programming, social activities, and ways in which we can help one another feel part of the community. The […]
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 celebrate@thevillagechicago.org. 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 […]
Location: via Zoom 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 […]
Location: Via Zoom Members & guests: free. Continue the conversation! This follow-up event offers a relaxed and interactive space for members to share what they’ve learned, ask questions, and exchange insights from this month’s presentation on the intricate relationship between hair and aging. Whether you’re curious about prevention strategies, eager to discuss challenges like […]
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. Register now!
Members & guests–free Available with a Netflix subscription. 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 EMILIA PÉREZ […]
Location: Holtschneider Performance Center, Gannon Concert Hall (2330 N. Halsted) 8:00 PM Self-hosted dinner before the concert: Blue Sushi Sake Grill (2351 N Lincoln), 6:30 PM Registration for this event is now closed. 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 […]
