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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-16/
LOCATION:Village Office\, 2502 N. Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Intergenerational Trivia at D'Agostino's
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Bridging Generations Board \n\nMembers & guests: free; food & drink self-hosted \n\n\n\nTest 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.\n\n\n—–\nLaunched in 2019\, The Bridging Generations Professionals Board is a group of young adults who firmly believe in the importance of multigenerational relationships at work and in the community. The events they have organized include book\, short story and documentary discussion groups; intimate multigenerational dinners\, community volunteerism\, Trivia nights and more.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/monthly-intergenerational-trivia-at-dagostinos-6/
LOCATION:D’Agostino’s Wrigleyville\, 1351 W Addison St\, Chicago\, 60613\, 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-2-2/2025-04-08/
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee
DESCRIPTION:Members and guests: free. \n  \nOnline registration for this event is closed. Please call 773.248.8700 to register. \nJoin us for a casual\, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month\, with no agenda other than great conversation. \nThis month the group will be meeting at ZiZi’s Cafe! (2825 N Sheffield) \nThis is a recurring\, in person event; once you sign up\, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming events. \nLife 3.0 is a lively\, welcoming group who are exploring together how we want to live and work as we move into retirement and beyond. But mostly\, we like getting together for some really good times! 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/happy-hour-with-the-life-3-0-committee-9/
LOCATION:Zizi’s Cafe\, 2825 n Sheffield\, Chicago
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SUMMARY:Men's Group
DESCRIPTION:Location: Belmont Village of Lincoln Park (700 W Fullerton) \nMembers & guests: free. \nJoin the Men’s Group this April for their monthly meeting\, hosted by Belmont Village in Lincoln Park. \nIf there are no crises in City Hall on the day\, 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudson will join us to talk about running his ward\, what it is like to be a member of the City Council\, and answer your questions about potholes\, new developments or anything else. \nAll are welcome! This event is accessible.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/mens-group-6/
LOCATION:Belmont Village Lincoln Park\, 700 West Fullerton\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:This 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-6/
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SUMMARY:Reading the Rainbow: "In the Dream House" by Carmen Maria Machado
DESCRIPTION:Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. This month\, we’re reading “In the Dream House” by Carmen Maria Machado. This award winning memoir blends genres including horror\, sci-fi\, and criticism to tell the story of a relationship gone bad. Innovative and engrossing\, “In the Dream House” made Machado one of the top contemporary writers of lesbian fiction. People of all identities\, including allies\, are welcome! \n“In the Dream House” is available in paperback\, kindle\, and audiobook forms. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/reading-the-rainbow-in-the-dream-house-by-carmen-maria-machado/
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SUMMARY:Weekly Walks Around North Pond
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/weekly-walks-around-north-pond-3/
LOCATION:Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant\, 2610 N. Cannon Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat BYOC
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom\n\n\nMembers 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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T180000
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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: A New England Nun by Mary E Wilkins Freeman \n \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T120000
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SUMMARY:Conversational French
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free\n\n\nJoin 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.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/conversational-french-14/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch\, 1150 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nStreaming on Amazon for $6 and other streaming services \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: White Bird (2024) 2 hours. From director Mark Forster (Monster’s Ball\, A Man Called Otto) comes this heartwarming story of a young Jewish girl hidden by a family in German occupied France and her relationship with the family’s lame son who shows her the gift/power of kindness. If you like endearing\, sweet\, and Helen Mirren (and who doesn’t)\, you’ll love this film.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-32/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Spring is in the air\, and the lakefront is bustling with birds making their way north to breed in Wisconsin\, Minnesota and Canada. Come join Village member\, David Baker\, for an early Spring bird walk at Montrose Point. It’s always a thrill to see these intrepid and brightly colored creatures as they refuel for the final leg of their journey north. Be sure to dress in layers\, wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. It’s easy walking on a paved path\, that is accessible to walkers and wheel chairs for the most part.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/spring-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary\, The Magic Hedge\, 4400 N. Simonds Dr.\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
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