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. ----- […]
Online registration for this event has closed, please call the office team at 773-248-8700 or email [email protected] to register. June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Tune into this virtual program, led by a representative of the Alzheimer's Association, which will provide education to help you recognize common signs of the Alzheimer's Disease or other […]
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; drinks and snacks provided Meet at 6th Floor Bar & Study of Aster Hall (900 N Michigan) 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!
Location: via Zoom Members and guests – Free! The Village’s Great Books Great Conversations program has been going strong for over 14 years! Our conversations are modeled after the shared inquiry of and uses short readings published by the Great Books Foundation. All readings are from the anthology: “The Civically Engaged Reader” Published by the Great Books Foundation and can be ordered online from […]
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 and Hulu with subscriptions 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 & 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. Our Annual Members' Meeting is coming on June 10, and we are doing something different this year! Members and guests are invited to join in celebrating the work of the Village community at an engaging open house style event. Come learn about Village committees and programs and how to get involved while enjoying food and […]
Online Registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 to register. Members & guests: free. Join the Men's Group this June for their monthly meeting, hosted by Belmont Village in Lincoln Park. All are welcome! This event is accessible. This month's meeting features Scott Main, the Director of the Illinois Juvenile Defender […]
Members and guests: free. Please note, due to the Annual Members' Meeting, Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, June 11th this month. 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 […]
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. 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 Streaming with an Amazon 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 Almost Famous […]
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 […]
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. […]
This event is now full - to be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] Location: Symphony Center (220 S Michigan Ave) Join us for a free open rehearsal by the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Riccardo Muti will be conducting Verdi's Requiem Mass. Please make sure to arrive by 1:15pm to ensure seating. Callie will […]
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. For Pride Month, we’re reading “The Prophets” by Robert Jones, Jr. This award winning historical novel tells the story of the love between two young enslaved men on a Southern plantation. Written […]
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 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. Join us for Game Day this month as we play the Worst Case Scenario Card Game! Based on the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, players rank extreme situations like being locked in a moving car, chased by a bear, or lost at sea, from worst to best. The other players try to match the rankings to score points. […]
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 to be added to the waitlist. Windy City Golf Card holders: $22, Others: $32 Join us for the Second Annual Village Golf Outing! If you like to golf, grab your clubs and play 9 holes with us on the shores of Lake Michigan at the scenic Sidney Marovitz Golf Course […]
Members & guests–free Streaming on Amazon, free with subscription 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 movie […]
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 […]
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 or email [email protected] to register. Thank you. Please join us at our Solo Agers Meet Up at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive (2960 N Lake Shore Dr). We will have the opportunity to get to know one another better and brainstorm ideas for future […]
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 to register. Location: Via Zoom Members & guests: free. Neuroscience is edging closer to controlling memory by altering, erasing, even implanting memories. This emerging tech could transform treatment for PTSD, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, and addiction, but it also sparks deep ethical debates about identity and […]
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, via Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. This event is presented to you by the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative. June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month. Tune into this virtual, interactive session which provides a foundational understanding of how dementia-related brain changes impact cognition and behavior over time. Effective, empathy focused communication […]
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 or email [email protected] to register. 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 […]
Members & guests–free Streaming on Amazon & 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 movie is The Ice Storm […]
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 […]
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! The Village’s Great Books […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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! Brokeback Mountain: 2hr 14min, R.T. 88%, Streaming on Amazon & others […]
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