Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you […]
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]. […]
Members and guests – Free! Location: Via Zoom This ongoing Village discussion group meets online the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a selection of short readings from an anthology published by The Great Books Foundation. Although the group has been meeting for years, they are very welcoming to new members! Beginning in December of […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Members & guests–free Available on Amazon Prime to rent for $3.99 or buy for $4.99. 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 […]
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!
Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you are an accomplished writer or just getting started, Beth Finke’s class helps you get your memoir off the ground. Students work on weekly writing assignments at home […]
Members & guests: free; food & drink self-hosted Test your trivia skills at this new monthly event! The first Monday of the month, BGB and Village members will be meeting at D’Agostino’s in Wrigleyville for a few rounds of trivia. All 21+ are welcome but RSVPs are required.
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 […]
Members and guests: free. Location: The Bad Apple Lincoln Park (658 W Belden) Join us for a casual, member-organized happy hour at a different location each month, with no agenda other than great conversation. This is a recurring, in person event; once you sign up, you will continue to receive emails for upcoming events. Life […]
This October, join the Men's Group for Part 2 of "The Computer and How We Got Here". Village member and speaker Torry Duffy delves into the history behind the transistor, the birth of Texas Instruments and the Texas research corridor. The start and growth of semiconductors, and company names familiar today. How R&D for industry, […]
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: free. Join us for an engaging discussion of Henry Hoke's innovative novel, Open Throat. This Pen/Faulkner Award Finalist is told from the perspective of a lonely, queer mountain lion living in the barren landscape beneath LA's Hollywood sign. Exploring themes of climate change, identity, and belonging, Open Throat blends the everyday with the mythical […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise […]
Members & guests –free. Join fellow Village members in person to catch up on local issues, share your opinions, ideas, memories, have some laughs and increase your "people connections" through laughter and fellowship. All are welcome! The group will be meeting in-person at Yolk (501 W Diversey). Yolk is a popular breakfast and lunch restaurant known […]
Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register. This presentation will be virtual, via Zoom. How are emotions and the brain related? This presentation will delve into the science of emotions in the brain, what external or internal elements may impact certain emotional responses, and review ways we might consciously interrupt the cycle to have […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Dinner at 6:30pm; performance at 8pm Location: Greek to You (5449 N Clark); Bramble Arts Loft (5545 N Clark St) Members & guests: $25 tickets - click here Join the LGBTA Committee for a double bill of Opera performances about the end of the world at the newly-opened Bramble Arts Loft. Before the performance, the group will enjoy a […]
Members & guests–free Available on Prime Video to rent for $4.19 or purchase for $4.99 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 […]
Members & guests: Free; Lunch, self-hosted Location: Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette (100 Linden Ave. Wilmette) Visit the jewel of the North Shore, the exquisite Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette, on Monday, October 14th. This is one of only eight Bahá’í temples in the world, and is officially designated one of the seven […]
Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you are an accomplished writer or just getting started, Beth Finke’s class helps you get your memoir off the ground. Students work on weekly writing assignments at home […]
Members & guests–free. RSVP below. This is a virtual session held every other week, open to anyone who would like to connect with others and engage or "massage" their brain. Join us for brain activities, reminiscing and sharing stories in a comfortable and casual environment. These sessions are meant to be fun and interactive. Drop […]
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 […]
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. […]
Location: Aster Hall 6th Floor Bar & Study (900 N Michigan) Members & guests: free; wine and snacks provided Whether you joined the Village in the past year or are an established member looking for new connections, this fun Happy Hour event is the perfect way to celebrate the growing Village community. Join us in […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved and accessible for those using mobility aids. Note: Once you RSVP for a North Pond walk, you will receive weekly reminders moving forward unless otherwise […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all registrants will be sent a link to join. Join the Bridging Generations Board for more short story discussions! This lively group has been meeting for some time, but always welcomes new members. Folks of […]
Join us for a hands-on experience at Urban Farms! We’ll begin with a tour and orientation. Explore the grounds, get our hands dirty, and help cultivate some green goodness. Activities may include; harvesting, weeding, shoveling, bed prep, planting, and general beautification. Don't forget your water bottle and gardening gloves for this eco-adventure! Afterward, enjoy […]
Location: Via Zoom Members & guests–free Available on Prime Video to rent for $3.99 or purchase for $10.49. 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 […]
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!
Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you are an accomplished writer or just getting started, Beth Finke’s class helps you get your memoir off the ground. Students work on weekly writing assignments at home […]
Location: The Village Chicago office Members & guests: free; coffee & pastries provided Want to learn more about The Village Chicago and membership? This informal gathering offers prospective members the opportunity to meet a staff member, learn about Village programs and services, and ask questions. If you have a friend, neighbor, or family member who might be interested, please forward this invite […]
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 […]
Location: The Village Office (2502 N Clark) Members & guests: free. This series is designed to introduce you to using collage as a visual tool to: – Connect with your creativity – Explore your inner world – Express thoughts and feelings – Manage stress and elicit positive emotions – Generate insights and ideas to move you […]
Location: via Zoom Members & guests: $20 This program will be presented over Zoom and recorded. To join, purchase your ticket here. Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link and information on how to join the day before the event, as well as the recording of the event. “Who, in our chaotic world, doesn’t need a […]
Location: Black Ensemble Theater (4450 N Clark) Members & guests: $60 Chicago Innovation and The Village Chicago invite you to Uniting Generations, an event that celebrates the inspiring power of […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved […]
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 […]
Members & guests – $15. Click here to purchase. This program will be presented live on Zoom and recorded. Your registration entitles you to attend the presentation and/or view the […]
Thursdays, biweekly Next Session: Thursday, October 24, 1-3 PM Location: Member's Gold Coast Home Members & guests: free. New members welcome! Love scrabble? Join a group of Village members for […]
Members and guests- free! CLICK HERE to register for this virtual event. This event is brought to you through the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative program: Aging Brain & Bodies. Hear […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join […]
Members & guests: free Join member Beverly Livingston for a welcoming and informal French conversation class. Various levels are welcome – this is a place to practice your spoken French […]
Location: Landmark Century Cinema (2828 N Clark) Members & guests: $11.50. Click here to purchase tickets Saturday Afternoon at the Movies is going to … the movies! Join the group for the 1:15 PM showing of Conclave (2024) […]
Are you ready to move with ease and feel your best? This workshop is specifically designed for seniors, focusing on gentle yet effective movements to improve mobility, breathwork, strength, and […]
Location: Members’ home in Lincoln Park Members & guests: $60 members/$90 non-members We all have interesting life stories to tell. The hard part? Getting those stories down on paper. Whether you […]
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]. […]
Members & guests - free. RSVP below to register for this virtual program. Join us for an enlightening and empowering seminar brought to you by Medicare Solutions Network. Gain a […]
Meet in front of North Pond Restaurant (2610 N. Cannon) Members & guests: free Enjoy some exercise and conversation every Thursday morning with new and established friends. Path is paved […]
Members & guests - free. This program is held via Zoom. To RSVP, scroll down; the day before the program all reigstrants will be sent a link to join. Join […]