Location: The Village Office (2502 N Clark) Members & guests: free. Designed to introduce you to using collage as a visual tool to: Connect with your creativity Explore your inner world Express thoughts and feelings Manage stress and elicit positive emotions Generate insights and ideas to move you forward in life You’ll also learn mindfulness and grounding exercises […]
Tune into our final of three “Mindful Monday” virtual sessions, every other Monday in March we are focusing on mindfulness. Mindfulness refers to the act of focusing on the present moment. The Village Chicago has partnered with local mindfulness instructor and healthy aging specialist, Cheri Stefanelli, to guide these sessions. Whether you are new to […]
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 […]
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! […]
Please register each person individually. Please note you must register separately for the self-hosted dinner. Location: mHub (1623 W Fulton) Members & guests: Free. Dinner after the tour: self-hosted The Greek Islands restaurant (200 S Halsted) Join the Life 3.0 Committee for a 45 minute guided tour of mHub, Chicago’s hardtech incubator. As a […]
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 Up For Renewal by Lucius Daniel. This is an ongoing discussion group. After you register, you will receive weekly emails with Zoom details and a […]
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 if you would like to register. Please join us at our Solo Agers Meet Up at Belmont Village (700 W Fullerton). Our group’s focus during this event will be about forming connections with others in the group to help support one another. Whether this […]
Members & guests: free. RSVP requested. Please RSVP to lunch and the tour separately. The Life 3.0 Committee invites you to a tour of the Driehaus Museum featuring its current Materialities exhibition on Saturday, April 5, at 1 pm. The event is free as a part of the Driehaus Museum’s Community Days and will feature artists Jonas N.T. Becker and Adam Brooks and Mathew Wilson from […]
Members & guests–free Streaming free on MAX and for $5.99 on Amazon and other streaming services 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 […]
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!
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 and guests: free. Online registration for this event is closed. Please call 773.248.8700 to register. Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. This month the group will be meeting at ZiZi's Cafe! (2825 N Sheffield) This is a recurring, in […]
Location: Belmont Village of Lincoln Park (700 W Fullerton) Members & guests: free. Join the Men's Group this April for their monthly meeting, hosted by Belmont Village in Lincoln Park. If there are no crises in City Hall on the day, 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudson will join us to talk about running his ward, what it […]
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 described as “meditation in […]
Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. This month, we're reading "In the Dream House" by Carmen Maria Machado. This award winning memoir blends genres including horror, sci-fi, and criticism to tell the story of a relationship gone bad. Innovative and engrossing, "In the Dream House" […]
Spring is nearly here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for inclement weather - no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. […]
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–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. This event is accessible.
Members & guests–free Streaming on Amazon for $6 and other streaming services 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 […]
Spring is in the air, and the lakefront is bustling with birds making their way north to breed in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Canada. Come join Village member, David Baker, for an early Spring bird walk at Montrose Point. It’s always a thrill to see these intrepid and brightly colored creatures as they refuel for the […]
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 to register. 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please called 773.248.8700 to register, or email [email protected]. Members & guests: free, via Zoom. RSVP below to attend this event. The Chicago Area Villages Collaborative has partnered with Person Centered Care Solutions to offer a virtual presentation addressing fall prevention. Many individuals have fallen or have a […]
Spring is nearly here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for inclement weather – no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. […]
Members & guests: $15 (click here to register) Location Via Zoom Are your passwords scattered among multiple web browsers, dedicated utilities, the Notes app and a plethora of paper stickies hanging from the edges of your computer screen? Believe me, better ways exist to store -- and easily recall -- all of that sensitive information. […]
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. 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 […]
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 to register. Members & guests- free. Please join us for Occupational Therapy: "Oh no thank you, I'm retired." This engaging, virtual presentation will unpack the true definition of occupational therapy (OT) and how it may help you and the ones you love. Local occupational […]
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700. Members & guests: free. Looking for a fun way to socialize and share some laughs? Join us for Monthly Game Day, where this month’s featured game is Cards Against Humanity! Cards Against Humanity is a popular, party-style card game known for its humor and creativity. Players fill in the blanks on prompt cards with […]
Streaming on Amazon and others. 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 I'm Still […]
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 [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 […]
Spring is nearly here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for inclement weather – no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. […]
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–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 […]
When you purchase your ticket, please let us know you will be joining us by registering below, so we can include you on any updates and in the confirmation email the day before. Thank you. Members and guests $20+ (click here to purchase tickets) Cash bar is available. Village member Stefanie Clark is walking down […]
Members & guests: free For this week ONLY, the group will be meeting at the Village office in the conference room. 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 […]
We are excited to invite you to attend this new program offering, in partnership with our local Lincoln Park Branch Library (1150 W Fullerton). This monthly Memory Café offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals with memory loss and their care partners. Make friends, have lunch and have fun! Activities at this event will […]
Members and guests: Free Please register for both dinner and the show separately! Self-hosted dinner: 5:00, Rivers Restaurant, 10 S. Wacker Drive The Lyric Opera’s Ryan Opera Center was created to ensure the future of opera by selecting outstanding emerging artists from around the world. They comprise a stellar group of virtuosic young opera singers. […]
Members & guests–$11.50 Saturday Afternoon at the Movies is going to … the movies! Join the group for the 12:10 PM showing of The Wedding Banquet (2025) 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's film is: The Wedding Banquet (2025) From Director […]
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 Office (2502 N Clark) Members & guests: free. Designed to introduce you to using collage as a visual tool to: Connect with your creativity Explore your inner world Express thoughts and feelings Manage stress and elicit positive emotions Generate insights and ideas to move you forward in life You’ll also learn mindfulness and grounding exercises […]
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 […]
Location: Virtually, via Zoom Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere! We are seeing it utilized in web searches, incorporated into our smartphones, even used as exciting features in new cars. This month's Health Hub will focus on AI as it relates to healthcare- we will discuss how the cloud can transform data usage within health systems, […]
Spring is nearly here, and with it the return of our weekly North Pond walks! Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Registrants receive ongoing reminders, including cancellation notices for inclement weather – no need to register each time. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. […]
Members & guests- free! Register HERE Please join this upcoming virtual event, presented by Mark Miller as part of our Chicago Area Villages Collaborative program series. The Collaborative includes 8 Villages in the area who are part of the Village movement focusing on supporting older adults in the community. What’s going on at the Social […]
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 Available on Amazon with a Prime 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 weeks film is: […]
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