The Village Chicago

Conversational Spanish - Now on Summer Break!
2026-07-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Village Office, 2502 N. Clark, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Conversational Spanish is taking its summer break! Sessions will resume in the fall – check back for more details.
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 beginning or more advanced. Space is limited – register now!

Picnic and Chill Out at the River Trail Nature Center
2026-07-28 11:00 | IL
Members and guests: free.
The Des Plaines River is a gem in Chicagoland. Flowing southward for 133 miles from southern Wisconsin, the river was used by Native Americans and French explorers for transportation and trade.
There are more than a dozen forest preserves along the Des Plaines river in Cook County. One of them is the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook with displays on native plants and animals of the Des Plaines River flood plain. There are also live outdoor animal exhibits with rehabilitated wildlife. Plus, there are several winding trails through the woods or a longer one along the Des Plaines river.
If you need a break from Chicago, this is it. Bring a picnic lunch. If you want to relax, bring an outdoor chair and a book. If you want to be active, hit the trails with organizer Marcia Whitney. Figure about three or four hours to chat and chill with Mother Nature.
River Trail Nature Center is 3120 Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook. (About 45 minutes driving time from the Near North.)
Please register with the appropriate response. There are THREE options for register. Volunteer Driver, Requesting a ride and driving self/ meeting there.
After you register please email Jessica@thevillagechicago.org if you are available to be a driver and let us how many people you can take (not including yourself). Thank you.

Weekly Walks Around North Pond
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant, 2610 N. Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States
Members & guests: free
The weekly walks are back! 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.

No meeting this week: Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
2026-07-30 17:00 - 18:00 | IL
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 the group meets weekly, members and guests are welcome to drop in for one or all discussions.

Apple Workshop: All about iPhone
2026-07-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Apple Store – Lincoln Park, 801 W. North, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
This event is currently full – to be added to the waitlist, email info@thevillagechicago.org
Location: Apple Lincoln Park (801 W North Ave)
Members & guests: free!
Join us for the first in a series hosted by Apple Lincoln Park, exclusively for Village members! During this session, you will learn all about iPhone. Discover its latest features and how it can help you stay connected, get organized, and manage daily tasks. Whether you’re new to iPhone or simply want a refresher, join us to discover more.
Space is limited – register now!

Conversational French
2026-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
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.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
2026-08-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, Chicago, IL, United States
Members & guests–free
Every Saturday afternoon, join fellow film aficionados of the Village for an in-depth organic discussion of films new and old. Watch the selected film any time–or enjoy the discussion and be persuaded to view it after!
Check back for this week’s film!
