Join The Village Chicago for a private tour of the iconic Chicago Cultural Center on November 2nd. The Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city’s most popular attractions and the cultural heart of the downtown Loop neighborhood.The Chicago Cultural center is known as “The People’s Palace”, and is home to the world’s largest Tiffany […]
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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. ----- […]
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Registration with The Village Chicago for this tour will also close on Friday, October 16. Location: Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont Members and guests: Free Lunch: Optional lunch at a nearby restaurant follows the tour. Join us for an exciting journey into the heart of cutting-edge science and innovation. Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national […]
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! This month the […]
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Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! 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.
Join the Village Solo Agers group for a monthly meeting to discuss topics related to planning for the future, maintaining wellbeing and safety, and building community as solo agers. This month’s discussion will include follow up from previous meetings about planning your ‘to-do’ lists, and any other topics that the group would like to share. […]
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 […]
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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.
This event is now full, please email [email protected] to join the waitlist. Thank you. This monthly group creates a supportive community where we can talk openly about our challenges with “stuff”. Navigating your “stuff” can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Through discussion, shared experiences, and a peer accountability system you’ll […]
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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 and guests: $10 (click to purchase) Self-hosted dinner before the concert: TBD The DePaul Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of guest conductor, Pasquale Laurino, opens its new season with three glorious selections: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, and Copeland’s Rodeo Suite. This orchestra always inspires and enriches us through the power of its […]
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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 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. Check back for this month's location! 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, […]
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For those who have experienced and fully understand the life altering experience of losing a spouse. The purpose of the group is to connect with others, share experiences, and help each other through the challenges of finding new meaning in life.
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Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! 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 […]
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Members and guests: Free. Self-hosted dinner after we explore the Fine Arts Building at 7PM at Maharaj Indian Grill (333 S State Street) Join the Village at Second Fridays at the Fine Arts Building. Featuring a "night of creativity and community, where you’ll get to explore all 10 floors of our historic landmark and meet […]
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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!
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Members and guests: free. Curious about the Village? Join us to learn about membership over coffee and pastries at the Village office. This informal gathering is also a great way to meet other members and staff. Email [email protected] with any questions. Space is limited - register now!
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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. […]
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Members & guests: free The weekly walks are back! 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 […]
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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 our Monthly Game Day! We are excited to announce that Game Day will now be held at the Village offices: 2502 N Clark St. Join us for laughter, lighthearted competition, and great company! This event is accessible.
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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!
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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!
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Enjoy hot cider or a mug full of Glühwein at Christkindl Market with the Village this December. Browse through eclectic stalls full of holiday mementos and snack on pretzels and raclette sandwiches while you enjoy the market scene. The group will meet at the entrance of the market.
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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 […]
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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.
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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!
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- Transportation? If you can provide a ride or need a ride, be sure to let the office know by emailing [email protected] or calling 773.248.8700. The Village aims to match drivers whenever possible.
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