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SUMMARY:Conversational Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St) \n\n\nMembers & guests: free\n\nJoin 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!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/conversational-spanish-3/
LOCATION:Village Office\, 2502 N. Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solo Soirée\, a Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests\, free! RSVP below to register for this in-person program. \nVillage Solo Agers\, let’s take this opportunity to get to know each other a little bit better! This event is aimed toward anyone that identifies as a solo ager\, or anyone who makes most decisions independently\, and it is open to couples who are solo agers as well. We will convene at Brookdale Lakeview (3121 N Sheridan Rd)\, have some light snacks and drinks\, get to know one another & discuss what we want to achieve\, learn or advocate for in the coming months. Feel free to drop by\, and bring a friend or partner if you’d like! We hope to see you there.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/solo-soiree-a-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Brookdale Lake View\, 3121 N. Sheridan Rd.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exercise at Home with Jill Stein
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome 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 up movements\, moves to balance\, posture and resistance exercises\, and finishes with seated core and stretching exercises. \nClass is done standing\, using a wall and seated. Any standing movements can be mimicked in a chair if needed. Modify as needed\, or ask for alternative movements during demos. \nFor the class\, have a stable chair (like a dining table chair)\, and two light hand weights (two water bottles or two cans) to use for resistance exercises. Wear athletic shoes that secure onto your feet and have water to drink. Dress in clothes you can move in comfortably and dress in layers that are easy to remove if you get warm. \nAbout Jill Stein \nInstructor Jill Stein is a veteran group exercise instructor and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience and over 15 years experience working with older adults. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/exercise-at-home-with-jill-stein/2024-11-19/
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SUMMARY:Village Fall Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: Free.\nClick here to RSVP for the potluck!  \nThe Village’s potlucks are a staple of our community’s social calendar. Join us at a new venue\, Third Space Chicago (716 W Addison) to eat\, drink\, and be merry! We’ll enjoy a potluck dinner and time to catch up with one another before the busy holiday season begins. When you RSVP\, you’ll be asked what dish you plan to bring so we can round out the table. Friends\, neighbors\, family and prospective members are welcome to join! \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/village-fall-potluck/
LOCATION:Third Space\, 716 W Addison St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crossing the Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom\nMembers & guests: free.\n\nDeath 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. All are welcome! \nLearn more about end of life planning\, contemplating one’s mortality and fears around death. What does all that have to do with living a rich\, full life? Pat Bardenett\, LCSW\, Certified Death Doula will talk to us about these and other issues.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/crossing-the-bridge-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Care in Action: Preparing Meals for the Hungry
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Village Office (2502 N Clark) \nJoin Us to Help Feed the Homeless on November 20th! \nWe’re calling on Village members to come together for a special effort to support those less fortunate in our community. On Wednesday\, November 20th\, from 11 AM – 1 PM\, we will be gathering at the office to assemble 100 bag lunches\, which will be delivered to Fourth Presbyterian Church for distribution to the homeless in and around Lincoln Park. \nHow You Can Help: \n1. Join us in person to help prepare the lunches. \n2. Donate any portion of the needed items if you’re unable to attend. We are looking for: \n\n10 loaves of wheat bread\n3 lbs of turkey\, ham\, and roast beef\n3 lbs of American cheese\nMayonnaise and mustard\nBoxes of assorted salty snacks (chips\, Doritos\, etc.)\nApplesauce\, jello\, pudding cups\, fruit snacks\nAssorted single packages of cookies or granola bars\nPlastic sandwich bags\n\nEvery contribution\, big or small\, makes a difference! Let’s come together to lend a helping hand\, whether by donating\, volunteering\, or both. \nAfter registering below\, please email Tamara@thevillagechicago.org to let us know if you would like to sponsor or donate a food item. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/community-care-in-action-preparing-meals-for-the-hungry/
LOCATION:Village Office\, 2502 N. Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Weekly Walks around North Pond
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled for this week. \nMembers & guests: free \nEnjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Walks continue through October. \nNote: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk\, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise requested.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/weekly-walks-around-north-pond-2/
LOCATION:North Pond Cafe\, 2610 N. Cannon Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat BYOC
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAn 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 your ‘people connections’ through laughter and fellowship. All are welcome! \nOPEN TOPIC\nInstead of selecting a predetermined topic\, we invite members to pour yourself a cup\, and let the conversation flow naturally! Registration required and space is limited.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/coffee-chat-byoc-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Village Scrabble Group
DESCRIPTION:Thursday’s Bi-weekly \nLocation: Member’s Gold Coast Home \nMembers & guests: free. \nNew 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!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/village-scrabble-group-3/
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SUMMARY:Village Play Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:CHANGE OF DATE \nThursday\, November 21\, 4:00 PM \nLocation: A Member’s Home \nMembers & guests: free. \nThis November join the fellow members and the Village Play reading Group in reading Almost\, Maine by John Cariani. If you haven’t had a chance to participate in this incredible program\, now is the time to give it a try! \nThis play is comprised of nine short and sometimes quirky vignettes about love and longing\, friendship and isolation\, melancholy and hope. The setting is a cold\, clear\, moonless night in the middle of winter. As the northern lights hover above\, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. \nScripts can be purchased from Amazon – the ISBN No. is 978-0-82222-2156-2. \nAs a courtesy to the other readers\, please plan to arrive on time and stay until we have finished the reading.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/village-play-reading-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T170000
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SUMMARY:Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! For March\, Women’s History Month\, the group will read five short stories from a variety of women writers. Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend. \nThis week\, the group will be reading Karen Russell (Novelist) – St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions-2/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T120000
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SUMMARY:Conversational French
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free\n\nJoin 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!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/conversational-french-4/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch\, 1150 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T160000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nEvery 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! \nCheck back for this week’s film! 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies/2024-11-23/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nAvailable on Amazon \nEvery 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! \nThis week’s film is: Hard Miles (2023) \n\nHard Miles tells the uplifting true story of the bicycling team at a medium-security correctional school in Colorado. The film follows beleaguered coach Greg Townsend (Matthew Modine) as he rounds up an unlikely crew of incarcerated students for a seemingly impossible bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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