Monthly Lunch Gathering
Wednesday, September 23
10:30 – 1:00 Central
Please register by Sunday, September 20
Join us for lunch and conversation with great friends and neighbors! Registration is only required for the optional lunch.
Register Early for Less!
Please register by Sunday, September 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.
(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.
| | CHPV member Billie Jean Gray will have copies of her new memoir available for purchase, The Heart Endures: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Resilience, and Hope. | | | | Now on CHPV YouTube!
Exploring the Obama Presidential Center with Patricia Morse
| | | 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. | | Tech Help Pop-Up with UChicago Student Service Day
Friday, September 25
2:00–3:30pm
Augustana Lutheran Church
5500 S Woodlawn Ave
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Experiencing technical difficulties with your devices? Wish to learn new features? Bring your technology devices (and woes) for an in-person technical support session with University of Chicago students!
CHPV is pleased to host UofC students (a.k.a digital natives) for the annual University of Chicago Student Service Day. Learn from them and share your perspectives as a digital adopter.
And who knows ... if they enjoy the experience, some of these students might choose to become CHPV volunteers for their remaining years at UofC! | | Hearing Loss Support Group
Monthly on 3rd Tuesday
Tuesday, September 15, 3–4:30
Meets on Zoom
| | | | Memory Café
with AKARAMA & CHPV
Thursday, September 17, 11–12
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
| | | | Join CHPV at the AKARAMA Woodlawn Community Block Party!
Saturday, September 19
12 – 4
Akarama Foundation
6220 S Ingleside
| | | Voter Registration Event at Montgomery Place
Saturday, September 19, 11–3
Montgomery Place, 5550 S. Shore Drive
The social action group Montgomery Place Acts in partnership with the League of Women Voters Chicago is hosting a free, public voter registration event focused on the Hyde Park community and open to all eligible Chicago voters.
• Check voting status
• Register participants to vote in Illinois
• Change address on existing Illinois registration
• Change name on existing Illinois registration
• Apply for permanent mail-in voting if desired
Questions, contact CHPV member Joyce Mannis | Howard Brown Health Wellness Walk-In
Saturday, September 19, 11–1
1525 E 55th Street
A free, monthly community gathering at Howard Brown Health – 55th Street focused on healthcare access, education, wellness, and connection. The program is offered in partnership with UIC Urban Medicine Program. This month’s educational topic is Major Depressive Disorder, hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Ross of Flourish Research.
The Wellness Walk-In is designed to create an accessible community space where participants can learn, connect, and get support navigating healthcare. Each month features a different health and wellness topic, with Howard Brown Health staff and volunteers available to help participants schedule appointments and connect to care.
| | South Side Good Memories Choir
Saturdays, 1:30–3 pm starting September 26
The Kroc Community Center
1250 W. 119th Street
| | |  What the Midterms Mean for Older AdultsTuesday, September 15, 11am Central on Zoom
The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging hosts nationally recognized aging policy leader Bob Blancato for a nonpartisan conversation about how the 2026 midterm elections may shape policies affecting older adults and caregivers. From healthcare and long-term care to federal funding and aging services, this session will help you understand the issues, opportunities, and challenges ahead. | 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.
Every other month, first Thursday, 12-1:30pm Central
This is a peer-run space for LGBTQSGL Villagers. Meetings take place bi-monthly via Zoom and are facilitated by the Village to Village Rainbow Network Workgroup. If you are a LGBTQ+ Villager and want to connect with folks from other Villages, you should join us.
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
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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