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SUMMARY:Brain Spa
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free. RSVP below! \nThis is a virtual Zoom 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 puzzles and challenges\, storytelling and reminiscing in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions will be an hour long and are meant to be fun and interactive. You don’t need to attend all sessions to participate\, feel free to drop in whenever you would like!
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/brain-spa-50/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Brain health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T150000
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SUMMARY:Managing Stress and Trauma with the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This is the second part of a two part series. The first is on August 11. \nThe Community Resiliency Model (CRM) provides a resiliency-informed approach to\ntrauma and toxic stress by teaching simple skills that are accessible to all. It teaches us that people are\nresilient\, and skills of well-being can be cultivated to reduce suffering. CRM is both trauma-informed and\nresiliency-informed care; it invites us to get to know our nervous systems and our internal sensations.\nCRM is a biological model\, focused on our physical sensations. Our brains have an enormous ability to\ngrow and adapt. The concepts of neuroplasticity and neurogenesis show us that what we pay attention\nto grows! CRM is about empowerment; it teaches that regardless of our external stressors\, we can\ndevelop skills that help us widen our resiliency zone\, which is the zone where we can show up as our\nbest selves. \nOutcomes: There are common human reactions to stressful/traumatic events that affect the mind\, body\, and spirit. CRM helps individuals learn to read their nervous system to return to their zone of well-being\, called the Resilient Zone\, through the use of simple wellness skills. Participants will learn about how trauma impacts implicit and explicit memory. We will introduce the final three skills: grounding\, gesturing\, and shift & stay. \nPresenter Bio: Maureen Burns (she/her/ella) is a Community Health Worker /Promotora de Salud with\nThe HAP Foundation. The HAP Foundation is a nonprofit leader with a refined focus to elevate access to\nand increase understanding of serious illness and hospice and palliative care through community and\nclinical education\, workforce development\, research\, and advocacy. Maureen works in and around\nChicago\, providing free community education and linking patients and loved ones to resources within\ntheir community. She has over 20 years of experience working in health care\, a Bachelor of Arts degree\nin community health\, culture\, and aging\, and a Master’s degree in Public Health. In 2022\, Maureen\nbecame a certified CRM teacher through the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI).
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/managing-stress-and-trauma-with-the-community-resiliency-model-crm-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:For your health,The prepared life: planning for change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T144916Z
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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! \nLearn more about end of life planning\, contemplating one’s mortality and fears around death.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/crossing-the-bridge-24/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T170000
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SUMMARY:Reading the Rainbow: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
DESCRIPTION:via Zoom\nMembers & guests: free!\nReading the Rainbow is a bi-monthly book discussion group featuring a lively conversation of LGBTQ+ texts. People of all identities\, including allies\, are welcome!\nThis month’s selection is Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. An award winning debut novel\, Martyr! follows Cyrus Shams\, a young Iranian American poet whose obsession with martyrs leads him to unravel a family secret and find meaning amidst a history of violence and loss. Expertly balancing humor and tragedy\, Martyr! was one of the most acclaimed novels of 2024. Available in paperback\, audiobook\, and ebook.
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/reading-the-rainbow-martyr-by-kaveh-akbar/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Let's discuss it!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T110000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Walks Around North Pond
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/weekly-walks-around-north-pond-36/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant\, 2610 N. Cannon Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:For your health,Just for fun
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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. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/short-story-intergenerational-discussions/2026-08-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T093000
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Excursion to Pullman National Historical Park Presented by The Life 3.0 Committee
DESCRIPTION:Location: 610 E. 111th Street\, Chicago\nMembers and guests: $20. Click here to purchase.\nSelf-hosted lunch follows the tour: Lexington Betty BBQ \nOur docent-let tour of the Pullman National Historical Park is the story of the Pullman Palace Car Company town\, built for its\nworkers\, and its connection to the American labor movement. Join Village Board Chair David Baker as we experience this\nmodel of urban planning and learn about the great Pullman Strike of 1894 as well as the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters\, the\nfirst African American labor organization to receive a charter in the American Federation of Labor. \nThis link provides additional details on the tour: https://friendsofpullman.com/take-a-tour/
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/excursion-to-pullman-national-historical-park-presented-by-the-life-3-0-committee/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Excursions,Just for fun
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SUMMARY:Monthly Game Day
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests: free. \nJoin us for our Monthly Game Day! We are excited to announce that Game Day will now be held at the Village offices: 2502 N Clark St.   Join us for laughter\, lighthearted competition\, and great company! \nCheck back soon to see which game will be featured in August! \nThis event is accessible. \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/monthly-game-day-16/
LOCATION:The Village Chicago Office\, 2502 N Clark\, Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brain health,Just for fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T150000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
DESCRIPTION:Members & guests–free \nEvery 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! \nCheck back for this week’s film!  \n 
URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies-51/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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