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SUMMARY:The Village Goes to the Opera\, Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee
DESCRIPTION:Location: 2PM Show\, Sasha and Eugene Jarvis Opera Hall (800 W Belden)\, \n12:30 PM\, Self-hosted lunch at The Bad Apple (658 W Belden) \nMembers & guests: $10 \nOur next event of the Village Chicago Cultural Series is the DePaul Opera presentation of two Puccini one act operas: Sour Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. These are two of the three operas normally performed together per Puccini’s concept. The operas are sung in English by DePaul University’s outstanding voice students\, the latest in a line of budding opera singers dating back to the early 1990s. The performance will take place in the newly renovated Sasha and Eugene Jarvis Opera Hall at Belden and Halsted on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus. \nStefanie Clark of the Life 3.0 committee will be your hostess. Please join us for lunch at The Bad Apple before the concert. \nThere are currently six tickets available for this event with the possibility of obtaining more. Please register early for this event so we can assess the need for additional tickets.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/the-village-goes-to-the-opera-presented-by-the-life-3-0-committee/
LOCATION:Sasha and Eugene Jarvis Opera Hall\, 800 W Belden\, Chicago\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Monday
DESCRIPTION:Tune into our second 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. \n  \nOnline registration has closed. Please call 773-248-8700 to register.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/mindful-monday-2/
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SUMMARY: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-10/
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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-2-2/2025-03-18/
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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! \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/crossing-the-bridge-5/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Member Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Aster Hall 6th Floor Bar & Study (900 N Michigan) \nMembers & guests: free; wine and snacks provided \nWhether 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! \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/new-member-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Aster Hall\, 900 N Michigan\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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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: Pauline Hopkins_by Talma_Gordon
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions-21/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Game Day
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free. \nLooking for a fun way to socialize and learn something new? Join us for Monthly Game Day\, where this month’s featured game is Rummikub! \nRummikub is a classic\, fast-paced tile game that combines elements of rummy and mahjong. It’s easy to learn but full of strategy\, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced players. You’ll practice building runs and sets\, using your tiles to be the first to clear your rack. \nWe’ll explain the rules\, play together\, and enjoy plenty of laughter and conversation. Whether you’re here for the challenge or the camaraderie\, it’s the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon. \nDon’t miss out on the fun—bring a friend and let the games begin! \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/name-of-the-game-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch\, Small Meeting Room\, 1150 W. Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nStreaming on Max (HBO) (included) and on Amazon Prime for $5.99. \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 Juror #2: Directed by Clint Eastwood\, starring Toni Collette\, J.K. Simmons\, and others you may recognize. A basic good crime drama.While serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial\, a family man finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma\, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict or free the wrong killer.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-27/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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