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Week of Events
Sunday, August 10, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, August 11, 2025
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August 11, 2025 -Cancelled this week: Conversational Spanish
Cancelled this week: Conversational Spanish
This session is cancelled - the group will resume on August 25 Location: The Village Chicago office (2502 N Clark St) Members & guests: free Join 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 […]
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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August 12, 2025 -Exercise at Home with Jill Stein
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August 12, 2025 -Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee
Exercise at Home with Jill Stein
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 [email protected]. Come 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 […]
Happy Hour with the Life 3.0 Committee
Members & guests: free; food and drinks, self-hosted. Online registration for this event is now closed. Please call 773-248-8700 or email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. This month the group will be […]
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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August 13, 2025 -Modern Choices for After Life Care
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August 13, 2025 -Reading the Rainbow: A Boy’s Own Story by Edmund White
Modern Choices for After Life Care
Members & guests- free! Location- via Zoom Online registration for this program has ended. Zoom information below, if you are interested in attending. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81685127284?pwd=mZcsjisVa3qbDSOrbaQavbaK6U7r6R.1 Meeting ID: 816 8512 7284 Passcode: CAV *This program is brought to you by the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative, as […]
Reading the Rainbow: A Boy’s Own Story by Edmund White
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Reading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. People of all identities, including allies, are welcome! In recognition of the recent passing of seminal LGBTQ+ writer Edmund White, in August we are reading his classic 1982 novel, A Boy's Own […]
Thursday, August 14, 2025
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August 14, 2025 -Weekly Walks around North Pond
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August 14, 2025 -Coffee Chat BYOC
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August 14, 2025 -Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
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August 14, 2025 -Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
Weekly Walks around North Pond
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.
Coffee Chat BYOC
Location: via Zoom 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. An informal ’round table’ morning coffee chat via Zoom with fellow Villagers to catch up on local issues, share your opinions, ideas, memories, have some […]
Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
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. RSVP 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 […]
Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
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. RSVP 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 […]
Friday, August 15, 2025
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August 15, 2025 -In-Person Sound Meditation
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August 15, 2025 -Conversational French
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August 15, 2025 -Monthly Game Day
In-Person Sound Meditation
Location: Outdoor Space at Village Member's Lincoln Park Home Members & guests: free. Join the Village this July for an outdoor event that will soothe the mind and soul. Experience sound meditation with Jill Stein, in-person! Come join us to hear the relaxing sounds of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, a steel tongue drum and gongs. […]
Conversational French
Members & guests: free Join 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.
Monthly Game Day
Members & guests: free. This month’s Game Day features the classic card game Euchre — a trick-taking favorite full of strategy, teamwork, and just the right amount of friendly rivalry. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, come join the fun and test your skills. Partners, trump suits, and plenty of laughs […]
Saturday, August 16, 2025
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August 16, 2025The Men’s Group Tour of The Underground Railroad
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August 16, 2025 -Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
The Men’s Group Tour of The Underground Railroad
Please note there is no Men's Group Meeting on Wednesday, August 13th. Men's Group Tour of The Underground Railroad Saturday, August 16, 11AM Please note, cars will now depart from the Village at 11 AM, not 10 AM as originally announced. Location: Carpool meets at the Village office (2502 N Clark St) Driving around one […]
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Members & guests–free Every 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! This week's film is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019): […]
FAQs
- Registration? Required for all events
- Email Reminder? Sent to all registrants the day before. Zoom link for virtual events included in email 24 hours before.
- Transportation? If you can provide a ride or need a ride, be sure to let the office know by emailing [email protected] or calling 773.248.8700. The Village aims to match drivers whenever possible.
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