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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-19/
LOCATION:Village Office\, 2502 N. Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prospective Member Coffee & Pastries
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for this program is now closed. Please call 773.248.8700 to register. \nMembers & 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
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/prospective-member-coffee-pastries-2/
LOCATION:Village Office\, 2502 N. Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T140000
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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-2-2/2025-05-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T110000
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SUMMARY:Crossing the Bridge: Special Presentation on Eco-Endings
DESCRIPTION:Location: via Zoom\nMembers & guests: free.\n\nWould you or a loved one like to make a final gift to the planet? Planning ahead for ‘eco-ending’ is a way to minimize the environmental impact of death. Greener after life choices can aid in the conservation of natural resources\, eliminate toxins in the earth and air\, protect worker health\, and restore and/or preserve native habitat. Learn about the three options for a greener ending\, and why it is important to plan ahead! \nJoin Crossing the Bridge\, a monthly feature of the Village\, for this special webinar\, with time for questions and discussion\, offered by Gloria St John MA MBA. All who register will receive a copy of the presentation if they are unable to attend in person
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/crossing-the-bridge-8/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T110000
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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-10/
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-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T140000
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SUMMARY:Brain Healthy Behaviors: Modifiable Risk Factors of Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free.\nLocation: via Zoom. \nDementia affects millions\, but did you know that 45% of cases can be delayed or even prevented by addressing key lifestyle factors? \nJoin us for an engaging and informative session on brain healthy behaviors\, where we’ll explore practical\, research-backed strategies to reduce dementia risk. This interactive presentation is perfect for individuals\, families\, and caregivers looking to take proactive steps toward brain health. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can make a difference. \nAbout the presenter: Venus has more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical and healthcare sales and helped to bring novel medicines to market in diabetes and cardiovascular medicine along with 7 years in end of life care. Venus thrives on exceeding goals by identifying customer needs\, offering tailored solutions\, and fostering enduring relationships. She prides herself on learning to navigate the complexities of the healthcare sector to help people receive the best individualized care possible. She is a proud alumna of Howard University\, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration-marketing. Venus is a life-long Chicagoan and lives with her husband and two teenage sons. She enjoys travel\, crafting and tennis.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/brain-healthy-behaviors-modifiable-risk-factors-of-dementia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T170000
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SUMMARY:Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for this program is now closed. Spots are still available. Please call 773.248.8700 to register. \nMembers & 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 is reading: “Big Mother” by Anya Ow \nAudio Link: “Big Mother” by Anya Ow
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions-35/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T045554
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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-17/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch\, 1150 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T140000
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SUMMARY:Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to attend this new program offering\, in partnership with our local Lincoln Park Branch Library (1150 W Fullerton). \nThis monthly Memory Café offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals with memory loss and their care partners. Make friends\, have lunch and have fun! \nActivities at this event will be thematic and will include games\, arts and crafts\, music\, and more.  Friends\, family members\, and community allies also are welcome.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/memory-cafe-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:20250524T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T160000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nThis week’s film is Join or Die (2023): 1hr 33min; on Netflix for free. Rotten Tomatoes score 95%. Watch the film on your own and join the discussion on Sat at 3pm via Zoom\n\n\nA fascinating film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. Legendary Harvard social scientist Robert Putnam\, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research illuminated the powerful connection between ordinary community bonds and health\, happiness\, economy\, and politics. Putnam demonstrates why more people becoming “joiners” could hold the solution to our personal and national problems.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-39/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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