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| | Vaccination Awareness Lunch Gathering!
Wednesday, October 25
11:30–1:00
Augustana Lutheran Church
5500 S Woodlawn Ave
| | | Join us at our October Lunch Gathering for a special vaccination informational event!
Free; registration required. Bring your own lunch or purchase an optional $5 lunch.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER!
➜ Stay Informed about Vaccinations (Flu, Covid-19, RSV, & more)!
➜ Learn with University of Chicago Infection Prevention (UCIP) Outreach!
➜ Enjoy a delicious, healthy lunch in a fun, festive, & friendly community gathering!
➜ This is not a vaccination clinic; vaccinations will NOT be provided.
➜ Transportation assistance available for groups
Supported with a grant the Village to Village Network received from the National Council on Aging (NCOA). | |
Newberry Library Guided Tour & Lunch
Wednesday, November 1, 10–2
$10, registration required
| | | | Men's Group Moves to 4pm
Effective October 19, the meeting time for both the Zoom and in-person CHPV Men's Group changes to 4pm on Thursdays. Visit the calendar to learn more. | | | | New Staff Photos
We are grateful to CHPV Member Paul Staniland for lending his photographic talents. Visit the Staff page to see our updated headshots. | | | | Dementia Friendly Cuise in the News!
Read about the great success of the recent Dementia Friendly Cruise down the Chicago River with CHPV friends and others! CHPV is pleased to have been a sponsor of this event. | | | Get a Headstart on Your Holiday Shopping!
Special Discounts & Offers for CHPV Community!
| | Mark your calendar for our January 10 Zoom Drop-In conversation with Mark Guarino and use code UCPNEW for 30% off his Country and Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival exclusively at UChicago Press. | | | | CHPV members and friends can use code UCPNEW for 30% off American Warsaw: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Polish Chicago or any other Dr. Dominic A. Pacyga title at UChicago Press. Our thanks to Dr. Pacyga for joining our September 2023 Polish Heritage Lunch Gathering. | | | Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing — Dress Without Stress! Innovative adaptive clothing for men and women - so a new generation of older adults can continue feeling great and looking great. | | Save on Your Purchase & Support CHPV!
Use this website link or code COLLABS-1 at checkout for 15% off. Plus Joe & Bella will contribute 15% of the purchase price to CHPV! We are grateful to Joe & Bella for their support and this offer. | | | Over 80: Reflections on Aging by Marilyn Reynolds is an informative, entertaining, and reassuring collection of essays about what one might expect in life as an 80+ year old. This book comes highly recommended by CHPV members with several years of experience as 80+ year olds! | | | | Use the code VILLAGE at checkout exclusively at New Wind Publishing for $3 off the cover price of $18.99 (about 15% discount). Our thanks to New Wind Publishing and Anara Guard, daughter of CHPV member Sam Guard, for this special offer to the CHPV community. | | Judith Heineman, Storyteller
Clutter, Chaos & Creativity
Wednesday, October 18, 1:30pm
Augustana Lutheran Church
5500 S Woodlawn Ave
Presented by University of Chicago Service League
| | | An Afternoon Of Jazz
October 24, 2:30
Northwstern Feinberg School Of Medicine
Simpson-Querrey Auditorium
303 E. Superior St
RSVP nmmp@northwestern.edu
Concert with discussion tailored for individuals with neurocognitive disorders presented by Northwestern Music and Medicine Program | | |
Organized by Kroc Center Chicago and the SHARE Network
Moves to the Third Friday each month! Next session: October 20, 11:30–1 at The Ray & Joan Kroc Center, 1250 W. 119th St, Celebration Room #3
Easy Paper Marbling
Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7:00pm
Blackstone Branch Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago
Make beautiful marbled paper using chalk and water.
Call and ask for Mark: (312) 747-0511
Thursday, October 26, 10–noon; Registration required.
A monthly event that promises to be an enriching journey towards healthier, happier aging. Sponsored by Mather and the Empower Our Family Committee of AKARAMA Foundation, Inc., this series is designed to empower individuals of all ages to make informed choices for their well-being, as well as those of their loved ones.
Viva la Vida for Creative Agers at the Museum of Mexican Art
Thursday, October 26, 1-3pm
Email angela@nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org to register.
Join this monthly workshop series tailored for creative agers for an immersive experience in the galleries followed by an art making activity. The theme of the afternoon will be Day of the Dead, highlighting the Día de Muertos, Living Presence exhibition. We will be creating nicho boxes inspired by the exhibition using paint markers, collage materials, found objects, tissue paper, and other materials. Presented by the National Museum of Mexican Art in collaboration with Mather.
Regional Caregiver Roundtable Discussions
Your valuable insights will help shape future policies and initiatives that address the specific concerns of caregivers like yourself.
Astronomy Talk with the University of Chicago
Monday, October 30, 2023, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Blackstone Branch Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Avenue, Chicago
UChicago Lifelong Learning astrophysics experts share intriguing astronomical facts and recent research in an approachable manner for all. Astronomy Talks are designed for our aging population as a way to keep our minds active and intrigued about science.
Ask for Mark: (312) 747-0511
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