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SUMMARY:Mindful Monday
DESCRIPTION:Tune into our first 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 the practice\, simply seeking ways to feel grounded in a chaotic environment\, or a mindfulness expert yourself- we welcome you to join these free sessions. \nAbout the Presenter: Cheri Stefanelli is a Holistic Wellness & Health Practitioner with expertise as a Healthy Aging Specialist\, IPEC Life Coach\, Fitness Professional\, Yoga E-RYT and Reiki Practitioner. She focuses on empowering individuals to achieve optimal well-being through a combination of coaching\, mindfulness\, fitness\, and holistic practices. With a passion for helping others thrive\, she also serves as a Community Health Educator and Meditation Instructor\, guiding people toward healthier\, more balanced lives.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/mindful-monday/
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SUMMARY:Cancelled this week: Brain Spa
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 us for brain games\, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions will be an hour long and are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop in when you can make it\, you do not need to attend every one to join.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/brain-spa-9/
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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-2-2/2025-03-04/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Online RSVP for this program has ended\, to join please contact the Village office at 773-248-8700. \nThis program will be held virtually via Zoom. \nTai 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 motion” due to its emphasis on mindful movement and breath. Benefits of Tai Chi: \n1. Strength and Flexibility: Builds muscle strength\, increases flexibility\, and enhances mobility through slow\, deliberate movements. \n2. Balance and Coordination: Improves body coordination and balance\, reducing the risk of falls. \n3. Stress Relief: Calms the mind and relieves stress by focusing on controlled\, meditative movements. \n4. Mind-Body Connection: Strengthens awareness of the body and its movements\, promoting mindfulness. \n5. Mood and Energy Boost: Releases tension\, elevates mood\, and increases energy flow. \n6. Joint Health and Circulation: Enhances circulation and supports healthy joints\, easing stiffness and discomfort. \nQigong techniques in the Body & Brain class help amplify these benefits by focusing on energy flow (Qi)\, fostering both physical and mental well-being. \nAbout the Instructor: Julia Chung\, PhD\, PCC\, is a professional certified coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF)\, Sedona Health Coaching\, and the ADD Coach Academy. Currently\, she is the center manager and head instructor at the Body & Brain Center in Mt. Prospect\, IL. Before devoting her life to coaching and holistic healing\, she worked as a statistician in corporate America for over 10 years. Julia is passionate about sharing mindfulness with people in corporations who feel the need to reconnect with themselves to create a more purposeful work and personal life.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/virtual-tai-chi-5/
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SUMMARY:Senior Living Simplified: Finding the Right Fit
DESCRIPTION:Online RSVP for this program has ended\, to join please contact the Village office at 773-248-8700. \n\n\nMembers & guests: free\nLocation: Via Zoom\n\nSenior Living Simplified: Finding the Right Fit \nJoin us for an informative virtual presentation with Senior Living Specialists. This session will guide you through the senior living landscape\, from independent living to memory care\, and provide actionable steps to help you or your loved one’s plan with confidence. The presentation will also highlight the free services offered by Senior Living Specialists to help families find the right senior living community for free. A recording will be available for those who cannot attend live.\n\nPresenter Bio:\nBen Bernstein is the Community Outreach Manager at Senior Living Specialists\, a company co-founded by his Mom\, Lorri Bernstein & her childhood best friend\, Susan Heymann in 2020. Ben’s background in mental health and passion for supporting seniors and their families has made him a trusted resource in navigating senior living options.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/senior-living-simplified-finding-the-right-fit/
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SUMMARY:Great Books\, Great Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom\n\n\n\nMembers and guests – Free! \nThis 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! \nCome join the conversation! This discussion group is now in its thirteenth year\, but new members are encouraged to join! Starting in December\, the Group will be reading a new Anthology!  “Immigrant Voices” available from the Great Books Foundation. This anthology includes short stories from major 21st Century U.S. immigrant populations relate experiences\, challenges\, and aspirations of contemporary immigrants. \nIn March the Group will be reading: \n\n“The Stations of the Sun” by Reese Okyong Kwon \n“Echo”  by Laila Lalami\n“No Subject” by Carolina De Robertis \n\n \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/great-books-great-conversations-6/
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SUMMARY:Prospective Member Coffee & Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free. \nWant to learn more about The Village Chicago and membership? This informal gathering offers prospective members the opportunity to meet a staff member\, learn about Village programs and services\, and ask questions. If you have a friend\, neighbor\, or family member who might be interested\, please forward this invite along or email callie@thevillagechicago.org \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/prospective-member-coffee-pastries/
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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. \nRSVP 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 the group meets weekly\, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions. \nThis week the group will be reading: The Giant Wistaria by Charlotte Perkins Gilman  \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions-19/
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nAvailable on Amazon to rent for $5.99 or buy for $19.99 \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 Nickel Boys (2024). Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead\, Nickel Boys (2024)  chronicles the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-25/
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