Monthly Lunch Gathering
Celebrating Earth Day
Wednesday, April 23
10:30 – 1:00 Central
Please register by Sunday, April 20
Join us for lunch and conversation with great friends and neighbors! Registration is only required for the optional lunch.
In honor of Earth Day, we invite you to bring one item you no longer need to swap with someone else's treasure!
Register Early for Less!
Please register by Sunday, April 20 to take advantage of the "early bird" registration offer. Registrations after that date will incur an additional $3 fee.
Catering by Saucy Porka
• Curry Chicken Bacos with Asian Slaw
• Guajillo Pork Bacos with Pineapple Salsa
• Veggie Soy Ginger Tofu Bacos with Asian Slaw
• Veggie Egg Rolls w/mojo sauce
• Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Edamame Beans, Carrots, and Scallions
• Sweet Potato Fries with Cheese and Curry Aioli on the side
• Coffee, Tea, Water, Lemonade
(What's a Baco? Read more about Saucy Porka's delicious bao-taco hybrid at WBEZ's The Salt.)
Volunteer!
It takes a Village! Please sign up to volunteer at this and other events.
Pay What You Can
We strive to keep our activities as affordable as possible and honor a "pay what you can" rate for those who find the suggested fee to be a financial barrier to participation. To take advantage of the "pay what you can" offer, please register in advance and select to pay later during checkout. Then pay what you can at the door.
| | Hearing Loss Support Group
Monthly on 3rd Tuesday
Tuesday, April 15
3–4:30 Central
| | | | Fall Prevention
Wednesday, April 16
3–4pm via Zoom
Presented by the Chicago Area Village Collaborative Aging Brain & Body series | | | The Chicago Area Villages Collaborative has partnered with Person Centered Care Solutions to offer a virtual presentation addressing fall prevention. Many individuals have fallen or have a concern about the risk of falling, whether at home or while out and about. This presentation will be led by a physical and occupational therapist and will address the intrinsic and extrinsic causes of falls, how to determine if you are at an increased risk for falls, as well as the relationship between fear of falling and fall prevention. There will also be a discussion surrounding fall risk in an individual who is facing cognitive changes or a dementia or other neurodegenerative disease diagnosis. | | Memory Café
with AKARAMA & CHPV
Thursday, April 17, 11–12
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
| | | | Tech Café
With University of Chicago Tech Savvy Friends
Friday, April 18 and every other Friday through May 16
3–4pm Central
Augustana Lutheran Church
| | | | CHPV Annual Meeting
Watch the video of last week's Annual Meeting with a presentation by the board and staff.
| | | | Now on YouTube!
Keeping Your Memory Sharp with Janie Urbanic and Rev. Dr. Dawnn M. Pirani Brumfield
| | | | Visit CHPV's YouTube page to access our archive of informative and entertaining recordings, including tutorials for members, our monthly educational Zoom Drop-In events, and tech tips from the UChicago Tech-Savvy Friends. | Add Your Voice to the Future of Aging & Technology
Focus Group: Older Adults and Health Technology at Home
Join a small group discussion (up to 10 people) and receive a $50 gift card for your time. Single session, virtual, 90 minutes
Researchers at the Massachusetts AI and Technology Center for Connected Care in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease (MassAITC) at UMass Amherst are hosting a one-time virtual focus group to learn how older adults use technology to support their health and well-being.
To participate, you must:
✔ Be 55 or older
✔ Be able to join a Zoom meeting
✔ Be open to sharing your thoughts in a group setting
Email jmolony@umass.edu or call (413) 282-7104 for more information. | Chicago Maritime Museum Search for Volunteer Bookkeeper/Treasurer
The Chicago Maritime Museum (CMM) is seeking a volunteer Treasurer and part time bookkeeper. The CMM is a growing museum located at 35th and Racine in the Bridgeport Art Center. The museum tells the fascinating stories of Chicago's maritime past. Its accounting systems are on QuickBooks and are in good condition; its statements are audited and its tax returns are current. Much of the bookkeeping work can be accomplished remotely. Museum growth necessitates additional separation of duties.
https://www.chicagomaritimemuseum.org/
cmm@chicagomaritimemuseum.org
(773) 376-1982 | |
Join the South Loop Quintet for an afternoon featuring two captivating works, including a pillar of the chamber music repertoire. Written in one of his most inspired periods, Mozart’s String Quintet in C Major pushes the boundaries of the form with an unusually expansive opening movement and an irregularly phrased minuet. Antonín Dvořák’s masterful and folk-inspired American Quintet — brimming with vibrant melodies and rhythmic vitality — reflects Dvořák’s deep appreciation for the cultural tapestry of America and showcases the composer’s seamless blend of diverse musical influences.
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Participants ages 50-75 years old and patients with Parkinson’s Disease are needed! The Bakkour Memory & Decision Lab at the University of Chicago is seeking healthy participants (ages 50-75) and patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease for a paid, 3-part decision-making study lasting between 4.5-6 hours in total.
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MEMORY CAFES & MEMORY SUPPORT PROGRAMS:
Social gatherings for persons living with dementia and their family, friends and care partners
Third Thursday each month, 11–12; registration requested
AKARAMA Foundation Community Service Center, 6220 South Ingleside Ave
South Loop Village Memory Café
• In-Person — Second Thursday each month at Second Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 1936 S. Michigan Ave.
Organized by Kroc Center Chicago and the SHARE Network
Third Friday each month, 11:30–1 at The Ray & Joan Kroc Center, 1250 W. 119th St, Celebration Room #3
Art-making at home for people living with dementia. Receive a new beautiful art kit package every week for free. Provided by the UChicago Memory Center with support from the I’m Still Here Foundation.
Third Friday each month, 10:15–11:15 am
Registration required
Music, Memory & Community
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 10:30am–12pm Central
Presented by Lorenzo's House for Families with Younger-Onset Dementia. Register now or contact mmc@lorenzoshouse.org or call (773) 636-9192 for more information.
Chicago Senior Services Hotline: 312-744-4016 (Monday–Friday, 9–5)
Aging@CityofChicago.org
Facebook.com/ChiSeniorServices
Learn more about the support services available citywide to address the diverse needs and interests of older adults. Download the quarterly Chicago Seniors Connected Brochure of Zoom and telephone-based programs.
Parkinson's Support Groups
UChicago Medicine and the American Parkinson Disease Association host Chicago-area support groups on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Learn which one is best for you or contact Dr. Nicole Reidy at (773) 834-1688 or nicole.reidy@uchicagomedicine.org for more information.
Workout with the UChicago Medicine Urban Health Initiative and Body Parts Fitness on Zoom every Wednesday and Friday 8:15am plus in person on Mondays at the Museum of Science and Industry! Watch recordings on the Urban Health Initiative YouTube channel.
Select Saturday mornings
Apr–Sep, 9:15am, Promontory Point
May–Sep, 10am, Jackson Park, La Rabida Children's Hospital
Medical professionals lead 45-min park walks and informal discussions on health-related topics like sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Presented by Chicago Parks Foundation in partnership with local medical institutions.
Wellness Walk & Talk presents Open Walk Wednesdays every Wednesday at 12–1 - a dedicated hour of walking exclusively for community members aged 55+ at MetroSquash, 6100 S. Cottage Grove
Outdoors (May–October), 9am–2pm, every Saturday, 61st Street & Dorchester Avenue
Indoors (November–April), 9am–2pm, every Saturday in November and December (except holidays) and on second Saturdays in January through April. Enter through the red door on Blackstone Avenue.
Chicago Police/CAPS Community Engagement
CPD's 2nd District offers multiple recurring and one-off informational and leisure activities for older adults. Visit their calendar to see what's coming up. Recurring events of interest to you may include:
• 234 Beat Meeting — First Thursday each month
• 235 Beat Meeting — Second Thursday each month
• Seniors "N" 002 Senior Sub-Committee Meeting — Second Tuesday each month
Veterans Breakfast
First Tuesday each month, 8am — Join the community-organized Veterans Breakfast at Valois Restaurant (1518 E 53rd Street); 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.
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Wednesday, April 16, 1:30
Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 South Woodlawn Avenue
FREE and open to the public
UChicago alumna and Founding Curator of the Curt Teich Postcard Archives Collection, which is now at the Newberry Library, will speak about the history and significance of picture postcards. Hyde Park resident and tenth president (and first woman president) of the Newberry Library, Astrida Orle Tantillo, will provide words of welcome. Attendees are invited to bring postcards of interest for discussion.
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Saturday, April 26, 1-3
Columbia Basin + Garden of the Phoenix, Jackson Park
6300 S Cornell Ave
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Join the Japanese Arts Foundation in partnership with the Japanese Culture Center, Chicago Park District, and Asian Improv Arts Midwest’s Tsukasa Taiko for an afternoon full of arts, drums, and of course, cherry blossoms! | HELP SUPPORT OUR MISSION! |
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