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5500 S Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
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Date: 11/25/2024
Subject: Thanksgiving extension, Holiday Gatherings, Updates, Closures, and more CHPV News & Events!
From: Chicago Hyde Park Village




BE THANKFUL THIS SEASON
Make a Change handwritten note with coins held in cupped hands. Photo by Katt Yukawa on Unsplash
10th Anniversary Dynamic Decade 2014-2024Your donation today will be matched by a $25,000 Challenge Grant from the Elizabeth Louise Smith Fund. Please give generously to help us meet our goal and expand our services, enriching the lives of older adults, families, and the community. Please help CHPV close our 10th anniversary year strong by donating today. With your gift, you’re making a difference!


 

Lucas Livingston. Photo by Paul StanilandWith many thanks, 

Lucas Livingston, Executive Director


THERE'S STILL TIME TO GIVE THANKS
Flowers with text Thanksgiving Blessings
Registration extended through 12 Noon Central today!
 
Hyde Park Community Thanksgiving Day Meal
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28
Join your neighbors of Chicago Hyde Park Village & Augustana Lutheran Church for a festive community celebration. Plus meal delivery options for homebound neighbors.
 

 
PLEASE DONATE A THANKSGIVING MEAL
 
Whether or not you are able to attend, it's not too late to make your contribution to donate Thanksgiving Day Meals for your neighbors who may have difficulty affording it. Donate to CHPV's 10th Anniversary Challenge and note "Thanksgiving" in the comments.
 

COMING UP AT CHPV
Window sign saying Sorry We
CHPV Office Closure
 
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28

Yoga with Janèe Powell YouTube playlist
Yoga with Janèe Powell
Canceled Thanksgiving Day
 
Mondays at 8 & Thursdays at 10
via Zoom
 
 
Remember, CHPV Members can visit chpv.org/exercise to access hours of recorded yoga and other fitness sessions.

Movies at Hyde Park Art Center
With CHPV & UChicago Service League
 
Moved to Friday, December 13
 
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
 
LEARN MORE! 

Advanced Care Planning Informational Seminar
Thursday, December 5, 3-4pm

Join CHPV, UChicago Medicine, and the SHARE Network for an information session on Advanced Care Planning! Advanced care planning is the process of preparing for future decisions about your medical care if you become seriously ill or unable to communicate your wishes. Participants will have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one consultations with a SHARE Network team member in January. Complete advance care planning documentation and share them with family members and healthcare providers.
Light refreshments will be provided.


Final Tech Café of the Year!
With University of Chicago Tech Savvy Friends
 
Friday, December 6, 3–4
Augustana Lutheran Church
 

New StrongerMemory Class! 
 
Mondays, January–March 2025
Via Zoom
 
 
This 12-week program can improve your memory with just 20-30 minutes of simple activities each day!

HOLIDAY LUNCH GATHERING
Participants in circle of chairs exercising with Coach Wesley
Join Us Early for Our Holiday Lunch Gathering
Wednesday, December 11
10:30 – 1:00 Central
Please register by Sunday, 8
 
CHPV Holiday Traditions:
Holiday Decoration Exchange
Cookie Share
Holiday Sing-Along

Register Early for Less!
Please register by Sunday, 8 to take advantage of the "early bird" registration offer. Registrations after that date will incur an additional $3 fee.
 

Volunteer!
It takes a Village! Please sign up to volunteer at this and other events.
 

Holiday Sing-Along & Reception
Wednesday, December 11
1:00 – 3:30


Join us immediately following the Holiday Lunch Gathering for a Holiday Sing-Along with Andy Teitelman. Hosted by CHPV and the University of Chicago Service League.
 

CHPV NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHPV
FEATURED BUSINESS!
 
CHPV is the Bank Financial's Featured Business! Stop by our table in the Bank Financial lobby at 1354 E 55th Street in Hyde Park throughout the month of November. Pick up CHPV flyers, brochures, and donation envelopes to give to your friends and neighbors. Our thanks to Bank Financial for this opportunity.
 

IN THE COMMUNITY
Valois
Veterans Breakfast
 
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd Street
Tuesday, December 3, 8am
 
Cafeteria style; cash only; pay your own way; RSVP requested. For more info & to RSVP, contact Mark Johnson at markj5525@gmail.com or (773) 351-1272.

Charles Newell, Court Theatre's Senior Artistic Consultant, in conversation with Mark Larson, author of Ensemble

Wednesday, December 4, 1:30
Augustana Lutheran Church
5500 S Woodlawn
Free and open to the public

4th Ward Alderman Lamont Robinson and Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner invite you to:

Senior Holiday Dinner Dance
 
Thursday, December 5, 4-7
Winter Garden at the Harold Washington Library
400 S State
RSVP required at patricia.ewert@cityofchicago.org or (312) 744-2690.

And visit the Village Resource Table with CHPV's Susan Alitto and South Loop Village's Janie Urbanic!

HYDE PARK FARMERS MARKET
 
Support local small business vendors at the Holiday Makers Market

Saturday, December 14
9am-2pm
At The Promontory
1511 E 53rd Street

Tune in to these upcoming webinars from the University of Chicago's Leadership & Society Initiative
Free via Zoom; Registration Required
 

HELP SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
10th Anniversary Dynamic Decade 2014-2024CHPV's programs and services depend on the generous support of people like you! Please make a gift to CHPV's vibrant community of healthy living and social connection.
 
 
If you are not a member of CHPV and have been enjoying our programs and services, please consider joining now! Membership starts as low as $100 annually.

Stay Up-to-Date with CHPV Programs & Events
Contact us at 773-363-1933, info@chpv.org, www.chpv.org, 5500 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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