CHPV MONTH AT A GLANCE
Schedule subject to change. Please visit chpv.org/calendar to confirm prior to attending.
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TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
SUNDAYS
| Join us for our free monthly Zoom Drop-In!
| | Senior Safety Seminar with Officer Colleen Carcione, Chicago Police Department
Wednesday, August 14
12–1pm Central via Zoom
| | | Join us for this highly informative conversation with Chicago P.D. Officer Colleen Carcione focusing on how to avoid financial scams and personal safety for older adults in the real and digital worlds. | | That Tomato Ain't This Tomato!
Chicago Area Villages: An Aging Brain and Body Program
Wednesday, August 14
3–4 Central via Zoom
Free; registration required
| | | | 3 chances left to attend a Sounds Good Summer Rocks concert!
August 6, 7, & 8
Free!
| | | Tuesday, August 6, 7pm — Oak Park/River Forest
Wednesday, August 7, 7pm — Northbrook
Thursday, August 8, 2pm — Gold Coast
And be sure to check out SoundsGood Choir's article
featuring CHPV Board Member Margaret Huyck! | Photo: From right to left, Margaret Huyck celebrates the 10th anniversary of Chicago Hyde Park Village with fellow CHPV Board Member and founding president Susan Alitto and Skyline Village Chicago president and Sounds Good Choir singer Phyllis Mitzen. | | Annual Lantern Ceremony
Tuesday, August 6
7–10 pm
Garden of the Phoenix
Jackson Park
| | | | The annual Toro Nagashi lantern ceremony in Jackson Park's Garden of the Phoenix is a meaningful occasion to process the loss of loved ones and to strengthen our bonds as a community. Hosted by the Japanese Arts Foundation in partnership with the Japanese Culture Center, Chicago Park District, and Asian Improv Arts Midwest. | | Sages & Seekers
Share your life stories with an interested teen!
Weekly via Zoom
| | | Sages & Seekers is an intergenerational program that builds meaningful relationships between Sages (adults 60+) and Seekers (students 15-24) in order to diminish ageism, combat social isolation, and develop empathy. Sessions meet weekly on Zoom for 8 weeks starting in late September.
If you would like to learn more about Sages & Seekers, we are hosting an information session on Zoom on August 27th at 12pm Central. If you are interested in joining the info session or enrolling in our program, please visit our website: www.sagesandseekers.org/enroll. | Seeking Research Study Participants: Persons with Parkinson's Disease & Providers who Treat Persons with Parkinson's Disease — Implementation of Exercise and Physical Therapy
This research is interested in gaining insight into the barriers and facilitators to exercise, and physical therapy participation in your community. Interviews will occur 1 time for 30 minutes over Zoom. Participants will receive $25 on a Clincard for their participation.
IRB Project #: STU00219163
Principal Investigator: Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an academic affiliate of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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MEMORY CAFES:
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.
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!
"Senior Swim" at Washington Park Refectory Pool
Weekdays, 9–10am. Visit the Chicago Park District Washington Park webpage, scroll down to the Schedule header, and select the latest schedule to confirm before going.
Select Saturday mornings
Apr–Sep, 9:15am, Promontory Point
May–Sep, 10am, Jackson Park, La Rabida Children's Hospital
Medical professionals lead 45-min park walks and informal discussions on health-related topics like sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Presented by Chicago Parks Foundation in partnership with local medical institutions.
Pitch In @ Jackson Park w/ Jackson Park Conservancy
Tuesdays & Saturdays (June–Oct), 10:30–12:30
Jackson Park Fieldhouse, 6401 Stony Island
Community volunteers pick up litter, support park green spaces, and participate in any additional activities provided by the host. Free & family friendly. Complimentary clean-up supplies are provided. Presented by Chicago Parks Foundation.
54th Street & Old Lake Park Ave West (Hyde Park Bank parking lot)
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 14–August 18), 4–6pm
Nichols Park, 1355 East 53rd Street
Free! BYO Brown Bag Dinner, Blanket/Lawn Chair, Sunshade
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