| Free One-on-One Advanced Care Planning Consultations
Thursday, March 20 & 27
At Augustana Lutheran Church
| | | Join University of Chicago Medicine and SHARE Network team members Zhong Huang and Maggie Schingel for a one-on-one consultation to guide you through Advance Care Planning. Advanced care planning is the process of preparing for future decisions about your medical care if you become seriously ill or unable to communicate your wishes. Complete your advanced care planning documentation and share them with family members and/or healthcare providers. Prior participation in our December 5 Advanced Care Planning Seminar is recommended. | | Hearing Loss Support Group
Monthly on 3rd Tuesday
Tuesday, March 18
3–4:30 Central
| | | | Memory Café
with AKARAMA & CHPV
Thursday, March 20, 11–12
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
| | | | Monthly Lunch Gathering
Celebrating India & the Holi Festival of Spring, Color, and Love
Wednesday, March 26
Register by Sunday, March 23 for less!
| | | Holi is the popular Festival of Spring, Color, Love falling typically on the full moon in March. While the Holi Festival is rooted in Hindu tradition, it is celebrated worldwide and inclusive of all people. Holi celebrates the arrival of spring and the blossoming of love. As a time to enjoying spring's abundant colors and say farewell to winter, the throwing of colored pigments is a popular way to celebrate. While we won't be making a mess of you or Gorder Hall at the Lunch Gathering, we invite you to wear your brightest colors, bring your good Springtime cheer, and enjoy great company and great food! | | Now on YouTube!
Promontory Point: How to Save the Point!
| | | | 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. |  | |
Two noted Hyde Park authors Pamela D. Toler and Richard J. Miller in conversation: The Role of Women in the History of the Animal Rights Movement
How the Suffragette movement led to the movement on animal rights with women in the lead on both sides of the pond
Wednesday, March 19, 1:30–2:45
Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
No registration required. The event is free and open to the public.
Briefing: What Medicaid Cuts Could Mean for Older Adults
Thursday, March 20 10am Central
Registration required via Zoom
As policymakers consider proposals to reduce Medicaid spending, they should consider how the changes may affect older adults, family caregivers, state budgets and local economies across the United States. Join The John A. Hartford Foundation for a virtual, nonpartisan briefing featuring experts from KFF and Justice in Aging to learn more about the proposed changes.
Download the conference program
The Chicago Women's History Center is honored to host “Past & Present Strategies to Advance the Rights of Women”, a hybrid conference taking place on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Roosevelt University. This conference will bring together scholars, researchers, and advocates for a full day of panels, workshops, and discussions dedicated to the historical and contemporary strategies that have shaped the advancement of women’s rights. Chicago Hyde Park Village is pleased to sponsor the Chicago Women's History Conference.
Learn and share your input on Chicago’s plan for serving older adults.
Chicago’s Area Agency on Aging (Department of Family and Support Services) has released a Public Information Document (PDF download) outlining how the city department proposes to deliver services to Chicagoans age 60+. The city invites you to comment in writing at Margaret.laraviere@cityofchicago.org through April 11, 2025 by 4pm or in person at multiple Public Hearings:
- April 2, 10:30–11:30 — Registration required via Zoom
- April 3, 12–1 — Northeast Regional Senior Center, 2019 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
- April 4, 10–11:30 — Southwest Regional Senior Center, 6117 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629
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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.
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.
Wellness Walk & Talk presents Open Walk Wednesdays every Wednesday at 12–1 - a dedicated hour of walking exclusively for community members aged 55+ at MetroSquash, 6100 S. Cottage Grove
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.
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:
• 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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