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 […]
Join us for this special presentation by Village Intern Banjo Ebunoluwa Idowu. Aging is often viewed through negative stereotypes like being forgetful, slow or less capable and those beliefs can lead to loneliness, forgetful, low self-esteem, and age-based discrimination. But aging doesn't have to be this way. Through activities like Brain spa and meaningful conversations […]
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 […]
No meeting this week. 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 […]
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 Available to rent on Amazon Prime for $5.99 or buy for $14.99 Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! This week's movie is […]
Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773-248-8700 to register. 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 […]
Ready to learn a new skill that connects you to a whole new world? Join our Beginner Sign Language Series — a fun and interactive three-session journey designed to teach you the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). Whether you're looking to communicate with Deaf friends, enhance your resume, or simply try something new, this […]
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 […]
Location: via Zoom Members and guests – Free! Come join the conversation! This discussion group is now in its thirteenth year, but new members are encouraged to join! Starting in June, the Group will be reading a new Anthology! All readings are from the anthology: “The Civically Engaged Reader” published by the Great Books Foundation and can be ordered […]
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. 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 […]
Location: Via Zoom Members & guests: free. This group will meet bi-weekly. Please make sure to register each time to attend. The purpose of this group is to give Village members the opportunity to discuss quality of life issues in an informal, non-judgmental group setting. It will be led by Murray Manus, a Village member […]
Members & guests: free; Lunch self-hosted Join us for lunch at The Bagel, a Lakeview staple serving classic Jewish deli food. All are welcome at this self-hosted meal, but please RSVP so we know how many to expect.
Members & guests–free This week's film is Hoosiers: 1986, 1hr 54min, R.T. 92%, on Amazon and others. Watch beforehand and join for a lively conversation! Celebrating Gene Hackman, here's a traditional high-school sports drama from the 1980s. Failed college coach Gene Hackman is hired to coach a small Indiana basketball team. Like most outsiders in […]
This session is cancelled - the group will resume on August 25 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 […]
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; food and drinks, self-hosted. Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773-248-8700 or email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. 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 […]
Members & guests- free! Location- via Zoom Online registration for this program has ended. Zoom information below, if you are interested in attending. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81685127284?pwd=mZcsjisVa3qbDSOrbaQavbaK6U7r6R.1 Meeting ID: 816 8512 7284 Passcode: CAV *This program is brought to you by the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative, as […]
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. People of all identities, including allies, are welcome! In recognition of the recent passing of seminal LGBTQ+ writer Edmund White, in August we are reading his classic 1982 novel, A Boy's Own […]
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. 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 […]
Location: Outdoor Space at Village Member's Lincoln Park Home Members & guests: free. Join the Village this July for an outdoor event that will soothe the mind and soul. Experience sound meditation with Jill Stein, in-person! Come join us to hear the relaxing sounds of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, a steel tongue drum and gongs. […]
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. This month’s Game Day features the classic card game Euchre — a trick-taking favorite full of strategy, teamwork, and just the right amount of friendly rivalry. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, come join the fun and test your skills. Partners, trump suits, and plenty of laughs […]
Please note there is no Men's Group Meeting on Wednesday, August 13th. Men's Group Tour of The Underground Railroad Saturday, August 16, 11AM Please note, cars will now depart from the Village at 11 AM, not 10 AM as originally announced. Location: Carpool meets at the Village office (2502 N Clark St) Driving around one […]
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 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019): […]
Online registration is now closed for this event Please call 773-248-8700 or email [email protected] to register. 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 […]
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. […]
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. 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 […]
Location: Via Zoom Members & guests: free. Group meets bi-weekly on Fridays. Please register each time and email [email protected] if you need to cancel. The purpose of this group is to give Village members the opportunity to discuss quality of life issues in an informal, non-judgmental group setting. It will be led by Murray Manus, […]
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 & guests–free Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. 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 $3.99 on Amazon and other streaming services Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! This week's movie is All About Eve: 2hr 18min, […]
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 Click Here to Register! Location: 8135 Monticello Ave, Skokie IL This event is brought to you by DWELLING Spaces + Places, The Village Chicago and North Shore Village Network. Drina Nikola, Founder of DWELLING Spaces + Places, will share design ideas for aging-in-place along with a show-and-tell of new products to […]
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.
Online registration is now closed. Please email [email protected] to register for this program. Members & guests- free. Location- via Zoom. Loss and grief are a part of all of our lives yet navigating grief can feel overwhelming. It can be a struggle to cope with the death of a loved one. This presentation provides […]
Members & guests–free Available to rent on Amazon for $3.99 and other platforms Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! This weeks film is Juno: 2007, […]
Members & guests–free Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after! Check back for this week’s film!
Online registration for this program is now closed. Please call 773-248-8700 to register. 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 […]
Location: via Zoom Members and guests – Free! Come join the conversation! This discussion group is now in its thirteenth year, but new members are encouraged to join! Starting in June, the Group will be reading a new Anthology! Readings total less than 40 pages and are from the section “Serving” in the anthology The Civically Engaged Reader […]
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. […]
Online registration is now closed for this event. Please call 773-248-8700 to register. Thank you. Location: via Zoom Members & guests: Free AI is becoming integrated into products for all stages of our lives, including products for the care of people living with dementia. In this talk presented by Carolyn Woodruff, we will discuss 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. 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 email [email protected] to register. Members & guests–free Available to rent for $3.79 on Amazon Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth, organic discussion of films new and old.. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded […]
Online registration is now closed for this event. Please call 773-248-8700 to register. Come join Village member David Baker for a late afternoon bird walk at Montrose Point. We will welcome back the warblers and others that we saw in the Spring as they make their way from their nesting grounds in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Canada and […]
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