CHPV FIELD TRIP JULY 21
DuSable Museum Curator's Tour | |
Join fellow CHPV Members for this free private tour:
Paris in Black with exhibition curator Danny Dunson
Tuesday, July 21 at 10:30am
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
RSVP ASAP to reserve your spot for this FREE event!
Paris in Black traces the profound journeys of Black artists, writers, performers, and intellectuals who found freedom, inspiration, and transformation in the in the liberating cultural and social environment of Paris. Be transported to the city of lights, where figures like Henry Ossawa Tanner, Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, and James Baldwin lived and created in defiance of American racism.
With over 100 objects, including masterpiece paintings and sculptures from The DuSable’s permanent collection, archival photographs, and multimedia elements, Paris in Black tells a global story of Black resilience and creativity.
10:20 — Arrive at DuSable Museum
10:30–11:30 — Exhibition Tour of Paris in Black with curator Danny Dunson
11:30 —TBD options for lunch afterwards with fellow CHPV members at one's own expense
Thank you to Wendy Walker Williams and other members of CHPV's DEIA Team for organizing and hosting this event!
And view these highlights from our most recent "Little Outing" to ISAC!
(Click a photo to enlarge)
Thank you ISAC docent and CHPV member Marilyn Murray!
Photos courtesy of CHPV DEIA Team member Dorothy Strang
| Monthly Lunch Gathering
Wednesday, July 22
10:30 – 1:00 Central
Please register by Sunday, July 19
Join us for lunch and conversation with great friends and neighbors! Registration is only required for the optional lunch.
SPECIAL EVENT
A reading of A Cruise to Remember written, produced, and directed by CHPV member Beverly Bennett
A Cruise to Remember is about 2 people who meet on a cruise ship and attempt to learn more about each other in developing a friendship. The reading will be performed by Tom and Jan Christianson during lunch and last approximately 10 minutes.
Register Early for Less!
Please register by Sunday, July 19 to take advantage of the "early bird" registration offer. Registrations after that date will incur an additional $3 fee.
Catering from Subway
• Assorted Sub Sandwiches
• Green Salad
• Chips
• Cookies
• Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Water
(Bring your own take-home containers for possible leftovers.)
It takes a Village! Please sign up to volunteer at this and other events.
NEW — Puzzle Exchange!
The Book & Jewelry Exchange is now the Book, Jewelry, & Puzzle Exchange! Bring your new or gently used puzzles, jigsaw or other, to exchange with friends and neighbors.
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.
Our thanks to Home Instead for supporting CHPV's monthly Lunch Gathering.
| | Memory Café
with AKARAMA & CHPV
Thursday, July 16, 11–12
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
| | | | Hearing Loss Support Group
Monthly on 3rd Tuesday
Tuesday, July 21, 3–4:30
Meets on Zoom
| | | GIVE A RIDE, MAKE A DAY
Become a CHPV Volunteer Driver! |
Access to transportation is the number one concern for older adults nationwide, and rides are CHPV’s most frequently requested service. To keep this vital resource available to our members, we need more volunteer drivers! Learn more or contact us to volunteer.
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- What you’ll do: Drive members to medical appointments, grocery stores, or CHPV social events.
- What you need: Your own vehicle, auto insurance, an up-to-date driver's license, and a willingness to offer a supportive arm or open a door. (Plus, volunteer mileage may be IRS tax-deductible!)
- The impact: You keep our community connected and independent.
| What our drivers are saying:
Driving has been a really rewarding experience for me. In addition to playing a part in Village's mission of allowing people to age in place, it has given me the opportunity to meet members of our community that I never would have met otherwise. | Click on the flyer below for more information & contact us to volunteer! | The University of Chicago student organization Generations and Chicago Hyde Park Village are collaborating on a new initiative to provide fun, fresh, and engaging multigenerational programs and activities with CHPV members. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and interests to help us shape this new collaboration around you! Your ideas and feedback will help shape these experiences and make them truly meaningful and enjoyable for everyone.
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COMMUNITY MEETING
Tuesday, July 14, 6-7pm
Edith Abbott Hall, 969 E. 60th Street, Chicago
Topics to be covered:
• Update on AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion at UChicago Medicine
• UChicago Medicine community benefits overview
• Upgrades to Metra's 59th and 60th Street stations and construction impacts
• Logan Center for the Arts summer programming
• Upcoming Chicago events and programs | 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.
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.
54th Street & Lake Park Ave West (Hyde Park Bank parking lot)
Refreshments and conversation after the concerts
Email info@mthp.org for Zoom info
Jazz in the Court
First Friday of the month (June–September), 12pm
Harper Court, 5235 South Harper Court
BYO Brown Bag Lunch, Limited Seating/Chair, Sunshade
Sundays (July 12–August 16, 2026), 4–6pm
Nichols Park, 1355 East 53rd Street
Free! BYO Brown Bag Dinner, Blanket/Lawn Chair, Sunshade
Movies on the Midway
Wednesdays (July–August), activities 7–8pm, movie at sunset
Midway Plaisance just west of the ice rink between Ellis and University
Fun for the whole family with popular films and interactive activities this July and August
Summer Sundays, 5pm (June 28 – August 16, 2026)
Rockefeller Chapel lawn
Bring a picnic if you wish and enjoy the carillon music with neighbors and villagers
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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