Join us for our free monthly Zoom Drop-In!
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Chicago, Hyde Park, and German Beer
Wednesday, October 8, 12–1pm Central via Zoom
In honor of Oktobfest and German-American Day (October 6), a look at Germans in Chicago, brewing, politics, saloons, beer gardens, and Temperance.
OUR SPEAKER
 Patricia (Trish) Morse is a Hyde Park blogger, historian and storyteller who is fascinated by the transformations in her neighborhood—Hyde Park, Chicago. She is known to many as Hyde Park Trish. Trish Morse has a PhD from the University of Chicago. After teaching American Studies and Literature at Union College, St Lawrence University, and Michigan State University, she returned to Hyde Park, where she has served on the executive council of Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference, the Hyde Park Garden Fair, and the Hyde Park Used Book Sale. Trish authors a monthly history column in the Hyde Park Herald.
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Chicago Area Villages Collaborative
Wednesday, October 8
3–4 via Zoom
| | | “I’m already signed up for Medicare.”
“I have my own insurance.”
Yes, this may affect you. Or your friends. Or your family members. Don't fall in love with your plan. Learn how to determine if 2026 current coverage will continue to work for you or those you care for or care about.
The Chicagoland Villages Collaborative recognizes the importance of providing updated information to help you with your 2026 Medicare decisions. Medicare’s "open enrollment" period runs every year from October 15th until December 7th. This is the time Medicare Beneficiaries look at their plans, ensure it meets their needs, and make changes. Most years there are changes that occur in most plans.
Join us to learn about changes coming to Medicare in 2026. We will give you tools to help you make the best choices for the year ahead. Bring your questions.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
OUR SPEAKER
Karen Kolb, MS, RFG is the Manager of Family and Support Services, Chicago’s Area Agency on Aging, the Senior Services Division of the Department of Family and Support Services. She administers a broad portfolio of in-home support programs for Chicago’s older adults that includes home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver supports, legal services, and a variety of other programs.
| | Note: The views expressed in this presentation are not necessarily the views of the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative or any of the individual Villages involved in coordinating and disseminating information related to this event. Please consult within your personal network or reach out to a health insurance expert if you plan to make any changes to your current insurance plan. |
Chicago Area Villages Collaborative End-of-Life Series
Wednesday, October 15
4–5 via Zoom
| | | Death can be a challenging topic to discuss. Many wonder why and how to prepare for it. In this presentation, you will hear about what a Death Doula is, why people benefit from the services provided, what a home funeral is, how to explore your legacy and the importance of preserving it. The work of a Death Doula is to assist individuals and families to prepare for end of life. Death Doulas have facilitated life-to-death transitions for both the dying and those left behind in all cultures since ancient times. The role of a Death Doula is to support and honor the wishes of a dying individual.
Services of a Death Doula include: Death Education, Consultation on All Aspects of Dying Except Medical, Funeral Arrangements (Traditional, Home, Green Burial), Referrals for Trusts and Wills, Advance Directive, Legacy, Caregiver Assistance, Sitting Vigil with the Dying Person, Obituary Drafting, Grief Counseling, Distribution of Possessions, Financial Inventory, Account Closures, Personal Inventory.
Watch the recordings for other presentations in the End-of-Life series:
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Afternoon Tea for Members and Friends
Thursday, October 16, 2–4pm
Augustana Lutheran Church, Gorder Hall
Join fellow CHPV Members for a fun Afternoon Tea gathering and invite a friend who might be interested to become a CHPV Member! Bring a treat to share. | CHPV MEMBER EXPERIENCE SURVEY | |
Share your input and shape the future of your Chicago Hyde Park Village!
Complete this survey by Wednesday, October 22, 2025 to be entered into a drawing for either a $50 Hyde Park Produce gift card or $80 ML Nail Spa gift card.
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If you require assistance completing the survey, please call the office at 773-363-1933 or email info@chpv.org and we will schedule a volunteer to assist you. |  Volunteer Fair!
Thursday, October 23
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Augustana Lutheran Church
Got time to lend a hand?
There are so many ways to help!
Many neighbors seek ways to contribute their time, energy, and skills to worthy causes. Many community organizations search for volunteers to help implement their mission and achieve their goals.
Join us for a Volunteer Fair where you can explore a host of community organizations and find one that matches your interests. Make a difference in your community with the gift of your time and talents!
| CHPV MONTH AT A GLANCE
Schedule subject to change. Please visit chpv.org/calendar to confirm prior to attending.
| MONDAYS
- Yoga for Balance with Janèe Powell
- StrongerMemory Class (New cohort starts November 3)
- Declutterer's Support (2nd & 4th Monday)
TUESDAYS
- Mindfulness-Awareness Meditation with Alice Dan, PhD
- Memoir Writing Class (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)
- Dinner Salon (1st Tuesday)
- Hearing Loss Support Group (3rd Tuesday)
WEDNESDAYS
- Zoom Drop-In (2nd Wednesday)
- Lunch Gathering (4th Wednesday)
THURSDAYS
- Yoga for Balance with Janèe Powell
- AKARAMA & CHPV Memory Café (3rd Thursday)
- Men's Group (in person 1st & 3rd Thursdays; Zoom 2nd & 4th Thursdays)
FRIDAYS
- Exercise for Strength, Flexibility, & Balance with Wesley Pulphus
- Women's Group
- Movies at Hyde Park Art Center (1st Friday)
- Tech Café with U Chicago Tech Savvy Friends (periodic Fridays during the academic year)
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October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day
Learn more about how to fight ageism and build an age-friendly society in this free Zoom panel discussion presented by the American Society on Aging:
Thursday, October 9, 2 – 3 Central
How we view aging affects how we invest in our communities and make policy, which means we need to hold a more realistic view of what aging looks like across varied life experiences. In this practical discussion about solutions to ageism, we highlight how we need to collaborate across sectors and broaden our understanding of aging to encompass the diverse realities of growing older in America.
Age-inclusion is the best way forward, and the best way to move beyond ageism is via belonging and collaboration. In an era of rapidly shifting resources and changing demographics, we must forge new partnerships and widen our networks. We have to build something better. Join our panelists to learn how we might build age-friendly systems through their experiences collaborating and building services that work for all.
Participants will:
• Hear from thought leaders working on cross-sector collaboration and implementing inclusion initiatives
• Reflect on the possibilities for age-inclusive systems
• Learn about resources and tips for addressing ageism
• Join the conversation about where the age-friendly movement is heading
Presenters:
• Megan Wolfe, JD,Senior Policy Development Manager, Trust for America’s Health
• Jess Maurer,Executive Director, Maine Council on Aging
• Laura Poskin,Executive Director, Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh
• Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Professor | Karen & Ronald Herrmann Distinguished Chair in Caregiving Research & Fellow, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship Program for Nurse Leaders and Innovators, UT Austin
• Emily Greenfield, PhD, GSA, Professor | Director of the Hub for Aging Collaboration, Rutgers School of Social Work
| ASA Chicagoland Roundtable: Solo Aging: Challenges and Opportunities
Friday, October 10, 8:30–10:30am Central on Zoom
Provided by Rush University and American Society on Aging
Free; Register via Zoom
A growing number of older adults – about a quarter of baby boomers by 2034 – do not have children. Nearly 26 million Americans 50 or older already live alone, up from 15 million in 2000. Coined “solo agers,” many older Americans do not have a life partner, children and/or family, by choice or by circumstance to provide support. How can aging services providers help? Join us as we explore the challenges and resilience of those aging alone from a variety of perspectives and offer concrete resources and recommendations to help bridge the gaps. Also joining our expert panel will be a speaker with lived experience as a solo ager.
Visit this website to access recent ASA Chicagoland Roundtable sessions. | | 2025/2026 Learn & Thrive Thursdays
2nd Thursday of the month
October 9, 2025 – June 11, 2026
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The South Shore Senior Center (SSSC) in collaboration with the SHARE Network is excited to present Learn & Thrive Thursdays, a free virtual educational series held every second Thursday of the month. Each session will feature a variety of informative topics centered on health and wellness for older adults.
| The University of Chicago's SHARE Network is a major institutional partner of Chicago Hyde Park Village. We are pleased to promote the community enrichment opportunities provided by the SHARE Network. | HELP SUPPORT OUR MISSION! |
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