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February 1, 2019 | On January 22, 2019 The Village presented the third in its Longevity Series of symposia with renowned thought leader, social entrepreneur, and author Marc Freedman. In conversation with Village members Dianne Campbell and Tom Kuczmarski,...
Learn MoreFebruary 15, 2019 | The second in our Longevity Symposium Series, members and guests enjoyed a lively discussion from a panel of trailblazers who are harnessing virtual and augmented reality to improve quality of life and health. Panelists included Neelum T....
Learn MoreOctober 25, 2018 | was the first in a series of public events on Navigating the New Longevity. This series is part of The Village’s commitment to supporting the growth and well-being of people over 50. The speaker, Dr. S. Jay Olshansky, Professor of Public...
Learn MoreOne of Beth Hickey’s favorite Village activities is Knitting with Friends–a group that has become a community within the larger Village community. They gather once a week for two hours to knit, help each other and chat, and over the years have gotten to...
Learn MoreWinnie Godfrey is a longtime member of the Village who says, “I joined for community and to be with people who share my passion for art … and maybe, someday, who knows? … I might need some help.” Well, someday came when Winnie broke her knee and...
Learn MoreIn 2016, Don Bell moved to the North side of Chicago, and through the Reduced Fee Membership program became the 400th member of the Village. He was truly a man whose life was in transition. He had just lost his mother after 18 years of being her...
Learn MoreJuly 7, 2018 | From Classic Chicago Magazine: Like characters from a Fitzgerald tale, many of the 414 guests at the ninth annual Village Chicago gala lingered at waters’ edge as twilight appeared. Others explored the city’s most tempting new party venue,...
Learn MoreMay 2, 2018 | From ABC7 News: Loyola’s 98-year-old men’s basketball team chaplain Sister Jean was recognized for not letting age get in the way of her life’s work. Sister Jean received the first ever Trailblazer Award from the group The...
Learn MoreJune 7, 2017 | From Kaiser Health News: Earlier this year, 30 senior citizens convened in a living room to talk about growing older and needing more help. “Who will be my allies as I go through this process,“ they asked.The Chicago get-together,...
Learn MoreDecember 8, 2016 | From Huffington Post: “The Chicago Innovation Awards, Retirement Research Foundation, and Lincoln Park Village understand the value of mature workers and celebrated market disruptors over 60 at their Innovation for the Ages: Ageless...
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