For more than a decade, Chicago Hyde Park Village has been rewriting the story of aging. More and more older South Siders rely on the services, support, and socialization of Chicago Hyde Park Village to age healthfully in community. Nearly half of CHPV’s revenue depends on individual gifts like yours. With your help, CHPV can grow its ability to support the needs of our aging population. Please help CHPV continue these valuable services and community connections by donating today. With your support, you’re making a difference in the lives of our neighbors.
| CHPV Holiday Lunch Gathering
Wednesday, December 10
10:30 – 1:00 Central
Holiday Decoration Exchange
"Cookie" Share
Holiday Sing-Along
| CHPV MEMBER HOLIDAY OFFER! |
The Nutcracker by Hyde Park School of Dance
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL
$25/ticket
(Only 10 tickets in this offer, so RSVP now!)
Save over 10% off the box office price and take advantage of this CHPV Member-Exclusive Special Group Rate for the Sunday, December 14th, 2pm matinee performance of The Nutcracker by Hyde Park School of Dance ... a Hyde Park Holiday Tradition!
This special offer is available only to CHPV Members and their guests. Please log in to your CHPV Member account and then click the Register button below. Your $25/ticket payment is required upon registration to secure your ticket(s). Upon receipt of your registration with payment, CHPV will provide you with an electronic ticket for the performance.
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| | | 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. | | 2025/2026 Learn & Thrive Thursdays
December 11, 2025 and every 2nd Thursday of the month through 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.
- December 11, 2025: Mobility (Stephanie Groth, DPT and Megan Huisingh-Scheetz, MD)
- January 8, 2026: Super Aging (Emily Rogalski, PhD)
- February 12, 2026: Managing Medications (Effie Mathew, MD, and Nyesha White, DO)
- March 12, 2026: Cancer Screening (Leeseul Kim, MD)
- April 9, 2026: Urinary incontinence/Bowel Health (Liz Zavala, MD)
- May 14, 2026: TBD (Latrice Baker, LCSW and Christina Bernhardy, LCSW, ASW-G)
- June 11, 2026: TBD
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December 16, 2025
Choose the time that works best for you: 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM (via Zoom).
The holidays are a time when we may start to notice concerning changes in an Older Adult. The SHARE Network, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is hosting a supportive and informative virtual session designed to help families navigate those moments with confidence. This session will support you and your loved one by educating on the warning signs of dementia, gaining resources for evaluation and resources for safety in the community.
Topics include:
• The 10 warning signs of dementia
• Guidance on accessing evaluation and support resources
• Tips to help ensure safety and engagement in the community
| 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. | Woodlawn Community Free Shred and Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, December 13, 11–2
AKARAMA Foundation, Inc. Community Service Center
6220 S. Ingleside, Chicago, Illinois, 60637
Acceptable: All paper products / All Electronics
Unacceptable Items: clips / binders / plastic
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