ZOOM DROP-IN THIS WEDNESDAY! | | Understanding the Maze of Medicare with Eric Slaughter
Wednesday, October 14
12–1pm Central via Zoom
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This event will cover the "ABC & D's" of Medicare, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage. Eric Slaughter has been taking care of Medicare clients for the past 20 years in 14 states, including Illinois. He transitioned from banking to helping clients with Medicare because he saw it as a way to help everyone, for free, no matter what their income or status.
Chicago Hyde Park Village's free Zoom Drop-In series is held every 2nd Wednesday of the month. All are welcome! Invite a friend!
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| NEW MEMOIR WRITING CLASS! | | Memoir Writing Class for New Participants!
Tuesdays, Oct 20–Nov 24, 4–5:30
Augustana Lutheran Church
| | | We are delighted to have Rosellen Brown Hoffman return to teach CHPV's Memoir Writing Class for members and friends. This class is reserved for new participants who have not previously participated in Rosellen's class.
We strongly encourage everyone interested in this class to attend the October 15 Informational Session. This meeting is important to frame expectations, share more, and help us determine the class focus.
Informational Meeting
This Thursday!
October 15, 3–4pm on Zoom
(Please note: RSVP'ing for the Informational Meeting is not the same as enrolling in the Memoir Writing Class. You must separately enroll for the class.)
| | Memory Café
with AKARAMA & CHPV
Thursday, October 15, 11–12
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
| | | | Lunch & Learn Feedback Session with Sage Collective
Monday, October 19
10:30–12:30
Augustana Lutheran Church
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Help shape Wisdom Circles! CHPV is collaborating with Sage Collective for a feedback session to explore a new app designed to help older adults connect with others, discover activities, and find helpful resources. Tell us what works and what could be better—your feedback will help us improve the app. Lunch will be provided to all participants. Please register in advance to reserve your free lunch. | | Tech Café
With University of Chicago Tech Savvy Friends
Friday, Oct 23 & Nov 13
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! | Oktoberfest Lunch Gathering
Wednesday,October 28
10:30 – 1:00 Central
Please register by Sunday, October 25
Bring Your Own Beer or other Beverage for the Bottle Share!
Join us for lunch, conversation, games, and exercise with great friends and neighbors! Registration is only required for the optional lunch.
And stay afterwards to lend a hand with CHPV's annual Fall Fundraising Appeal mailing.
Register Early for Less!
Please register by Sunday, October 25 to take advantage of the "early bird" registration offer. Registrations after that date will incur an additional $3 fee.
Oktoberfest menu catering by House of Loove
(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.
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CHPV members Ellie Hall and Judy Sanders and staff member Laura Voss-Allen prepare postcards for Indivisible Chicago-South Side to send to voters in the nearby swing states. Read more about it. | | Medicare & Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) with DFSS
Wednesday, November 4
3–4 on Zoom
| | | Join us for a presentation with a Chicago Department of Family & Support Services, Senior Services, SHIP Counselor in partnership with the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative.
What to Expect:
• Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation (~1 hour): Learn about important updates for this year’s open enrollment season, potential changes to coverage, and key things to watch for when reviewing your plan.
• Q&A Session: After the presentation, we’ll open the floor for general questions.
• Appointment Sign-Up: If you still need individual assistance, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment with a SHIP Counselor after the session. |  | Today millions of Americans around the country recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples' Day honors and recognizes the invaluable contributions, histories, and resilience of Native communities. This day also offers us the opportunity to reflect on the persisting violence inflicted on Native people and policies that sought to eradicate or assimilate them for generations. Indigenous Peoples' Day was formally declared a national holiday through a presidential proclamation by President Biden on October 11, 2021:
"Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures — safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and tradition across the generations. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Government’s trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations."
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Performing original music in connection with her book Stop Sitting and Stand: When Faith Demands Movement, Not Comfort
October 18, 2-3pm, Blackstone Library auditorium and on Zoom
And join the free series every third Sunday each month (October–May)
Refreshments and conversation after the concerts
For information or to join online: mthp.treas@gmail.com |
Free Blood Cancer Conference
Saturday, October 31, 9-2:15
The Loews Chicago O’Hare, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL
www.bloodcancerunited.org/UMBCC26
The Upper Midwest Blood Cancer Conference is a free education event for blood cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members and healthcare professionals to learn more about treatment options, emerging therapies, and management of survivorship issues. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and parking validation provided.
Questions? Contact UM.BCC@bloodcancerunited.org or (312) 651-7353. | | Do You Know About the New Flu Shot? With Dr. Ison
Presented by Skyline Village | | | Watch this recording of the recent Zoom program with Skyline Village for an updated message from Dr. Michael Ison on vaccines for us and the vaccine schedules for kids. You won't hear much about the new flu shot through advertising from the federal government. If you're on your pharmacy's email list, they may send you a notice. Your primary care doctor might let you know. But to find out all the details and get your questions answered, watch the Skyline Village Zoom with our friend, Dr. Ison. Dr. Michael Ison, MD and clinical respiratory virologist, has been informing Skyline Village Chicago audiences about Covid, RSV and Influenza since 2020. | Music Around the World
Hosted by CHPV Member Marta Nicholas
WHPK (UChicago + Community radio, 88.5fm and streaming live)
5-7pm on Thursdays starting October 15
Marta Nicholas presents music of all kinds from all over the world as it relates to whatever happens to strike her mysterious musical mind as being interesting anywhere around the globe or even in outer space, particular or general, past and present: seasons, weather; occurrences of nature, actions of human beings; holidays and celebrations, local to international; situations and causes; individuals, groups; instruments, musicians, examples of specific genres. Marta gives information about upcoming local performances, festivals, and other events — sometimes has free tickets to give away. Sometimes there are live guests in the studio or on a phone chat. You never know what in the world you'll hear on Marta Nicholas's "Music Around the World" radio show — on WHPK 88.5FM and streaming live at whpk.org — back on the air starting October 15th, 5–7pm Thursdays. | |
Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 S Woodlawn, Chicago
Free and open to the public! Stay for light refreshments and conversation.
Journalist, author and photographer Lee Bey is the architecture critic for the Chicago Sun-Times. Lee will highlight trends and happenings in architecture, particularly those pertaining to his native South Side. Lee will also discuss his acclaimed book Southern Exposure. Questions? Contact Dottie Jeffries at dottiejeffries@gmail.com.
| The University of Chicago's SHARE Network is a major institutional partner of Chicago Hyde Park Village. We are pleased to promote these community enrichment opportunities provided by the SHARE Network. | | |
The SHARE Network at the University of Chicago will begin offering a community workshop series focused on strategies for fall prevention and bone health. This program was created with input from SHARE Network healthcare experts and community members, and is designed to help older adults, community members, and care providers learn easy, engaging steps to stay safe and strong together. The format is flexible — the curriculum can be given in 4 hour-long sessions, as a single condensed course, or on a different timeline that works best for you. Topics include home safety, balance and strength exercises, eating for bone health, and tips for communicating with your healthcare team.
To find out more, complete this form or email Tanaya Kollipara at tkollipara@uchicago.edu. | Open House Chicago, October 17–18
Explore one of the largest architecture and urban festivals in the world as Open House Chicago (OHC) returns to celebrate 16 years of architecture, culture and community. This free public festival offers behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 sites, including many that are not normally open to the public. Browse OHC sites in Hyde Park, Bronzeville / Kenwood, Woodlawn, and other neighborhoods. | 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.
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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