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Chicago, IL 60637-1621
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Date: 10/13/2025
Subject: CHPV Oktoberfest, Member & Friends Tea, Volunteer Fair, and more News & Events!
From: Chicago Hyde Park Village


Tea and cookies on table. Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash
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.
Oktoberfest Lunch Gathering
Wednesday, October 22
10:30 – 1:00 Central
Please register by Sunday, October 19
 
🍺 BYOB for the Bottle Share! 🍺
(Bring your own beer or any other beverage to share)
 
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, October 19 to take advantage of the "early bird" registration offer. Registrations after that date will incur an additional $3 fee.
 
Oktoberfest Menu by House of Loove
Bratwurst (chicken & vegetarian) & buns, Sauerkraut, Tasha's Cheese Mac Bites, Salad, Clementines

 
It takes a Village! Please sign up to volunteer at this and other events.
 
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.
You're a CHPV Ambassador!
 
Is there a retirement facility or naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) in your area? Please help promote CHPV. Pick up a supply of brochures at the Oktoberfest Lunch Gathering to bring to your building or other residence. (Please communicate with building management for permission.)
People working togetherVolunteer 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!
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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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Memory Café
with AKARAMA & CHPV
 
Thursday, October 16, 11–12
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
 
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Share your input and shape the future of your Chicago Hyde Park Village!
 
Please complete the CHPV Member Experience Survey by Wednesday, October 22 and be entered into a drawing for either a $50 Hyde Park Produce gift card or $80 ML Nail Spa gift card.
 
 
You can download a PDF version of this survey to print at home and return to CHPV. We must receive paper surveys by Wednesday, October 22 to be eligible for the raffle drawing.
 
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.
StrongerMemory!
 
Stay tuned! There's a new 12-week StrongerMemory class meeting Mondays via Zoom starting in November. More details coming soon.
 
IN THE COMMUNITY
Students at Chicago Hyde Park Village offered tech assistance to older community members—helping them stay connected in an increasingly digital world. Incoming College students connect with Chicago civic leaders and join neighborhood service projects at annual Engage Chicago orientation
 
Strengthening our long partnership with the University of Chicago, CHPV was excited to participate again this year in the annual Engage Chicago student orientation event. In the first half of the day, CHPV Board President Inagrace Dietterich and Executive Director Lucas Livingston participated in panel discussions with other community leaders to welcome the incoming students. In the afternoon, CHPV hosted nearly 20 students for a day of service where they offered tech assistance for CHPV members and helped clean up outdated information in our 3rd party vendor Referral Database. Read more about it in the link above at the Office of Civic Engagement.
 
The Hyde Park-Kenwood Coalition for Equitable Community Development wants your input! Your feedback will help us better understand community needs and guide future planning and resource allocation. What are your thoughts on housing, safety, education, and other issues in our neighborhood? We've put together a quick survey. Please participate now!
 
HELP SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
10th Anniversary Dynamic Decade 2014-2024CHPV's programs and services depend on the generous support of people like you! Please make a gift to CHPV's vibrant community of healthy living and social connection.
 
 
If you are not a member of CHPV and have been enjoying our programs and services, please consider joining now! Membership starts as low as $100 annually.
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