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Date: 6/8/2026
Subject: CHPV Zoom Drop-In: Hyde Park Convergence & Teen Takeovers, ISAC Tour, 4th of July, and More!
From: Chicago Hyde Park Village


Join us for our free monthly Zoom Drop-In!
Zoom video conference with diverse group of people on a laptop computer screen
 
Bennie Currie, Hyde Park Convergence, & Teen Takeovers

Wednesday, June 10, 12–1pm Central via Zoom

 
Discover how a proactive neighborhood response can turn potential disruption into an excellent opportunity for community building.
 
Join CHPV for an upcoming Zoom presentation featuring Bennie Currie, community leader and founder of CollaBOOration. In response to the recent "teen takeover" phenomena—such as the March incident that left local vehicles damaged—Hyde Park neighbors, parents, and school staff successfully mobilized. By organizing a positive, visible, and non-confrontational adult presence on the streets, the community effectively maintained peace and "defanged" a subsequent gathering.
 
Learn about the Hyde Park Convergence initiative and its core principles:

• Commitment: How a visible presence of neighbors serves as a passive deterrent to undesirable behavior.
• Compassion: Welcoming visitors to our diverse community while leading safely by example.
• Communication: How to effectively spread the word and coordinate with your neighbors.

Get the practical "Safety Dos and Don'ts" of engagement. Together, we can strengthen community ties, keep our neighborhood livable, and ensure our streets remain safe and welcoming for everyone.
 
 
Chicago Hyde Park Village's free Zoom Drop-In series is held every 2nd Wednesday of the month. All are welcome! Invite a friend!
 
Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified when we post a new video recording.
 
 
Plus Tonight...!
Join Community Leader Bennie Currie to discuss:
 
Hyde Park Convergence
Monday, June 8, 6pm
Augustana Lutheran Church
 
A community dialogue about mass gatherings a.k.a. trends & takeovers
CHPV FIELD TRIP JUNE 20
ISAC Discovery Tours
Join fellow CHPV Members for a Free Public Tour:

ISAC Discovery Tour

Saturday, June 20 at 1:30pm
ISAC at UofC
 +
Tea & Coffee afterwards at Plein Air as a group at your own expense
 
Spots are limited! RSVP now for this FREE event!
 
RSVP NOW!

Enjoy a 1-hour guided tour at ISAC and then join CHPV's DEIA Team and other members for tea & coffee at your own expense.

1:20 — Arrive at ISAC
1:30–2:30 — Public Tour
2:30 — Tea and coffee with friends at Plein Air at own expense
 
ISAC Discovery Tours is a free docent-led tour of the ISAC Museum at 1:30pm on the first, second, and third Saturday of each month. The tours meet in Breasted Hall (lobby) and last one hour. Bring your curiosity and re-discover the ancient world!
Ride with CHPV in the 4th on 5rd Parade!
Tuesday, July 4
10am for Gathering and Decorating
11am Parade Steps Off
(Parking Lot behind HP Bank Building at 54th and Old Lake Park)
 
Ride (march on wheels) with Chicago Hyde Park Village! Since our founding, CHPV has joined this annual July 4 Parade. It's a fun way to celebrate our values and community. Everyone is welcome. Bring a bike, trike, scooter, ride, or walk.
 
Stay tuned for more details about riding in the CHPV trolley!
 
Contact Susan Alitto at 773-485-3643 or salitto@gmail.com for more information & to RSVP. 
 
Learn more at the 4th on 53rd Parade official website.
People carrying CHPV banner in parade
CHPV members marching in the parade from the back of a pickup truck. Photo by gerdakievit
SHARE YOUR INTERESTS!
 The University of Chicago student organization Generations and Chicago Hyde Park Village are collaborating on a new initiative to provide fun, fresh, and engaging multigenerational programs and activities with CHPV members. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and interests to help us shape this new collaboration around you! Your ideas and feedback will help shape these experiences and make them truly meaningful and enjoyable for everyone.
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 (through February 2)
  • Declutterer's Support (2nd & 4th Monday)
TUESDAYS
  • Mindfulness-Awareness Meditation with Alice Dan, PhD
  • Memoir Writing Class (scheduled periodically)
  • 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 Uof Tech Savvy Friends (periodically during the academic year)
 
IN THE COMMUNITY
Combating Imposter Scams
Presented by the Village to Village Network
Monday, June 8, 2–3 Central via Zoom
 
 Older adults reported losing more than $3 billion to fraud in 2025, but there are ways to help protect yourself from some of the most-reported scams. Join our guests from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to empower your village members and help them to join the collective fight against imposter scams. Learn more about:
  • The lies imposters scammers tell
  • How to spot and avoid imposter scams
  • How to report and recover from scams
  • Where to get free FTC tools to help protect yourself and others from fraud and bad business practices
SHARE Network logo
The University of Chicago's SHARE Network is a major institutional partner of Chicago Hyde Park Village. We are pleased to promote these community enrichment opportunities provided by the SHARE Network.
Brain Health Symposium
Monday, July 20, 2026
12 – 4:30
Home Court, Obama Presidential Center
Register Now — space is limited!
Provided by SHARE Network
 
Join the SHARE Network on Monday, July 20th from 12-430p for our Annual Brain Health Symposium, an interactive half‑day experience focused on innovative strategies, practical resources, and collaborative solutions to support older adults.

This free event, being held at the Home Court of the Obama Presidential Center, brings together healthcare professionals, community aging leaders, and interprofessional teams to:

• Explore evidence‑informed approaches to brain health and dementia care
• Access vital clinical and community resources
• Collaborate toward excellence and equity in aging care
 
HELP SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
CHPV'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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