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Do you have a Last Will and Testament?
The Allison Hartman Memorial Fund was established to encourage all everyone to prepare a Last Will and Testament. CHPV will pay members $100 toward the cost of preparing this crucial legal document. Call Jane Comiskey at 773-324-0750 or Irene Freelain at 773-744-2998 for more information.
CHPV will be offering multiple educational seminars on will preparation, trust and estate planning, advanced care planning, and end-of-life options. Stay tuned!
And take advantage of this upcoming free community program to learn more about financial preparedness:
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Co-Hosted by Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce & Hyde Park Bank
Thursday, March 19
1525 E 53rd Street
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Featuring Katrice M. Matthews, Attorney at Law
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Wednesday, March 25
10:30–1
Augustana Lutheran Church
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Tuesday, April 14, 4:30–5:30 Central via Zoom
Join CHPV's Board of Directors, staff, and committees for a presentation of recent accomplishments and goals for the future. |  JOIN A CHPV COMMITTEE!
Meet other members and help shape CHPV. It takes a Village!
Committees are the backbone of CHPV's daily operations and overall governance. Most committees are comprised of CHPV members and staff, however interested community members who are not CHPV members can also join our committees. Some committee include subcommittees and task forces. These are usually short-term bodies with specific time-sensitive objectives. Contact a Committee Chair or info@chpv.org if you are intereted.
SPOTLIGHT: MEMBER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
The Member Experience Committee is responsible for recommending, implementing, and administering policies, procedures, and guidelines to support the overall experience of being a CHPV member. This includes and is not limited to the following:
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- Welcoming and orienting new and newer members
- Working within and across CHPV to create an inclusive & friendly environment for all involved
- Encourage a culture of volunteerism among members
- Periodically assessing the experience of members through casual conversation, feedback sessions, surveys, and other tools and recommending changes
- Recommending and implementing strategies to maximize member retention
- Follow up with recently lapsed memberships to secure renewals or assess and report the reason for non-renewal
- Provide monthly committee reports to the ED as warranted
- Inform and stay informed about the work of other CHPV committees
| Chicago Hyde Park Village was pleased to be invited by Northwester Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease to participate as a Resource Fair Vendor at the inaugural When Memory Changes: Myth and Truth conference at Apostolic Faith Church. Over 150 individuals attended the conference and resource fair to learn and share about Alzheimer's and related dementias, gather resources, and help build community. CHPV was pleased to take part in this new local initiative and looks forward to next year. | | Hearing Loss Support Group
Monthly on 3rd Tuesday
Tuesday, March 17, 3–4:30
On Zoom this Month
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with AKARAMA & CHPV
Thursday, March 19, 11–12
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
| | | | Chicago Area Villages Collaborative Presents:
“Wired Wisdom: How to Age Better Online” with author John Palfrey
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Presented by the Chicago Area Village Collaborative | | |
All About Psychedelics
Wednesday, March 18 1:30-3pm Central
Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 S Woodlawn
Psychedelics are a fascinating and increased topic of discussion, both for their potential therapeutic benefits and for personal exploration. | |
Check Out These Upcoming Dementia-Related Events
Looking for dementia-friendly learning and engagement opportunities this month? Care of Dementia Friendly America, here is a curated list of upcoming webinars in support of dementia-friendy living and to prepare for living with dementia.
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Wednesday, March 25
11am Central via Zoom
32% of U.S. home health workers, 21% of nursing center workers, and 24% of residential care workers were born outside the United States - According to KFF the leading health policy organization in the U.S. Whether these workers are here on H-1B visas, through Temporary Protected Status, or via other pathways, the evolving legal and enforcement landscape has significant implications for the elder care sector. Join us for an interactive panel discussion that will analyze the situation, discuss the latest developments, and answer questions.
NOTE: This event conflicts with CHPV's Lunch Gathering, however you can still register for the Zoom presentation in hopes that a recording will be sent to registrants afterwards. The event will also livestream on YouTube and should be available to watch afterwards at this link. | |
Tuesday, April 7, 2pm Central
The Public Information Document provides a summary and highlights of the Area Plan on Aging, Fiscal Years 2025-2027 with the spending plan for Fiscal Year 2027. This document describes how the Department of Family and Support Services-Chicago Area Agency on Aging proposes to deliver services to Chicagoans, age 60 years and better, using funds from Title III and Title VII of the Older Americans Act and State of Illinois General Revenue Funds. Fiscal Year 2027 begins on October 1, 2026 and ends on September 30, 2027. The public is invited to comment on the Area Plan at any of the three Public Hearings.
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Your voice matters! This survey helps us better understand what matters most to you, from safety and accessibility to neighborhood events, local shopping, and quality of life.
Survey participants will be entered for a chance to win:
• A complimentary hotel stay at a Hyde Park hotel
• A free annual membership to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
• A local gift voucher
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Everyone plays a role in making Illinois a great place to live, work, support family, and grow older. EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well establishes priorities and policies to make sure our state, counties, cities, and towns are great places to grow up AND grow old. It will help all of us — no matter where we live, how much we earn, what we look like, what we believe, or our abilities — to live well and to age with a sense of security and possibility.
| Northwester Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease invites you to
Tuesday, May 19
10:30 – 4:00
Feinberg Pavilion Conference Center
251 E Huron St, 3rd Floor
| RECURRING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Schedule subject to change. Please confirm with the event host prior to attending. CHPV is not responsible for the accuracy of this content. |
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.
1767 East 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
Offering a variety of activities including Steppin', yoga, arts & crafts, bingo, bridge, and more. Visit their calendar to see what's coming up or call 312-747-0189 for more information.
2nd Thursdays through June 11, 2026, 1–2pm
The South Shore Senior Center (SSSC) in collaboration with the SHARE Network is excited to present Learn & Thrive Thursdays, a free virtual educational series held every second Thursday of the month. Each session will feature a variety of informative topics centered on health and wellness for older adults.
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.
Third Saturday of the Month
9am, Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago
Dr. Raina Patel, DO, Family Medicine, UChicago, leads a brief health discussion followed by an opportunity to walk and talk in beautiful Hyde Park.
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.
Refreshments and conversation after the concerts
Email info@mthp.org for Zoom info
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 (confirm on calendar before attending):
• 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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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.
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