Calendar
Week of Events
Sunday, August 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
-
August 19, 2026 -Crossing the Bridge
-
August 19, 2026 -Reading the Rainbow: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
Crossing the Bridge
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Death 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. […]
Reading the Rainbow: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
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! This 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 […]
Thursday, August 20, 2026
-
August 20, 2026 -Weekly Walks Around North Pond
-
August 20, 2026 -Short Story Intergenerational Discussions
Weekly Walks Around North Pond
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.
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 21, 2026
-
August 21, 2026 -Monthly Game Day
Monthly Game Day
Members & guests: free. Join 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. Â Join us for laughter, lighthearted competition, and great company! Check back soon to see which game will be featured in August! This event […]
Saturday, August 22, 2026
-
August 22, 2026 -Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies
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!Â
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.
- Have a program or event idea? Click here.
If you need more answers, call the office at
