For more than a decade, Chicago Hyde Park Village has been rewriting the story of aging. With your support, we’re proving that growing older can mean growing closer. Please support CHPV by purchasing a ticket to our Annual Fundraising Benefit and by making a donation.
Whether or not you are able to attend this year's Fundraising Benefit, we depend on the generosity of people like you. Please consider making a donation today.
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 Important tax code changes took effect at the start of this year, and now there’s an incredible opportunity for you to realize a greater tax advantage for cash donations. Even if you take the standard deduction, you can now claim an additional deduction for cash gifts made in 2026—up to $1,000 for single filers or $2,000 for joint filers.
If you’re ready to make a difference and take advantage of this brand new deduction, we welcome you to make a gift today!
Every cash donation you make counts. Your forward-looking philanthropy can secure significant tax savings while continuing to fuel the mission of Chicago Hyde Park Village. Thank you for supporting your community and CHPV’s areas of greatest need throughout 2026. |
CHPV Field Trip: Smart Museum Tour of Alma Thomas
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Lunch at Roux
Tuesday, April 28, 10am
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Silver Screen Society
Movies at Hyde Park Art Center
With CHPV & UChicago Service League
Monthly on the first Friday
Friday, May 1, 1:30~3:45
Screening beings at 2
Past Lives (2023)
Directed by Celine Song
| OUR GRATITUDE TO UCHICAGO SNMA | |
We are thrilled to highlight the incredible dedication of our neighbors at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine. In honor of Black History Month, the UChicago chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) reached out to Chicago Hyde Park Village with a mission to give back to the Black community in Hyde Park through meaningful service.
| | | Since February, a team of 16 medical students has been hard at work on a vital database cleanup project. This "asynchronous and remote" initiative involves meticulously verifying and updating our extensive directory of third-party vendors and contractors. While the project began as a Black History Month collaboration, these busy students have generously extended their efforts well into April to ensure the resource is accurate and reliable for our members.
We are deeply grateful to Solyana Asefa and her fellow future doctors for their time, leadership, and ongoing commitment to supporting Hyde Park’s older adults. Please join us in thanking the UChicago SNMA chapter for their wonderful contribution to our community! | CHPV Men's Group
CHPV's Men's Group meets the first through fourth Thursdays every month typically at 4pm. Join the Men's Group for socialization and a cuppa java.
NOTE: Men's Group starts at 3:30 on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
• 1st Thursdays of the month in-person at Augustana Lutheran Church
• 3rd Thursdays of the month in-person at Capital One Café
• 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month via Zoom
CHPV Affinity Groups
CHPV's Affinity Groups are an excellent way to get to know other people with similar interests and concerns. Learn more about CHPV Affinity Groups on our Programs page and browse our Calendar of Events for details about upcoming meetings.
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| Yoga with Janèe Powell
New Schedule effective April 30!
Mondays and Thursdays at 8am Central via Zoom
| | | Remember, CHPV Members can visit chpv.org/exercise to access hours of recorded yoga and other fitness sessions. | | Tech Café
With University of Chicago Tech Savvy Friends
Only two left before Summer break!
Fridays, May 8 & 22
3–4pm Central
Augustana Lutheran Church
| | | Any and all tech concerns are welcome. Bring your tech questions & devices! Light refreshments will be served. Read the Chicago Citizen Newspaper article featuring CHPV's Tech Café to learn more! |  The CHPV community mourns the loss of Barbara Flynn Currie.
| 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.
Select Saturday mornings
Apr–Oct, 9:15am, Promontory Point (meet at Wallach Fountain on the western edge of Promontory Point)
This is a free, public, and inclusive event for community members of all ages and abilities, to enjoy low-impact walks outdoors while discussing health-related topics from UChicago medical students. Wellness Walks are a great opportunity for Hyde Park locals to enjoy the beautiful Promontory Point, meet their neighbors, and learn something new! No deadline, participants welome to "walk-up" or register in advance online. Additional dates and locations across Chicago. Visit the link for details.
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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