Monthly Lunch Gathering
Wednesday, June 24
10:30 – 1:00 Central
Join us for lunch and conversation with great friends and neighbors! Registration is only required for the optional lunch.
• Cheese Pizza
• Veggie Pizza
• Sausage Pizza
• Green Salad
• Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Water
(Bring your own take-home containers for possible leftovers.)
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.
Our thanks to Home Instead for supporting CHPV's monthly Lunch Gathering.
| | “To Tell the Truth: The Future of Local Media” Replay and Discussion
Monday, June 22
4pm via Zoom
Free; Register Here
Presented by the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative
| | | On May 9th, Arbor West Neighbors and 19th Century Charitable Association in Oak Park brought together experts to talk about the importance of independent local media in our lives.
The panel included Monica Eng of Axios Chicago and formerly Tribune and WBEZ, investigative reporter Manny Ramos of Block Club Chicago, gerontologist and educator Lydia Manning, Ph.D., and Max Reinsdorf, general manager of NEWSWELL Chicago, publisher of Oak Park/River Forest Wednesday Journal and others. Charlie Meyerson, publisher of Chicago Public Square and veteran newsman of WXRT, WNUA and more, moderated the panel.
NOW you’re invited to view the professionally recorded video and join Charlie, Max and Lydia for a group discussion on the importance of trust and truth in our media today.
Watch the video at your leisure (it’s over an hour) and join the discussion with your questions and thoughts. Register for the Zoom link.
Click here to watch the recording on YouTube before the discussion!
| 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 in our Trolley! 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.
Contact Susan Alitto at 773-485-3643 or salitto@gmail.com for more information & to RSVP.
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| | Now on YouTube!
Let’s Talk Assistive Technology and You
Bennie Currie, Hyde Park Convergence, & Teen Takeovers
| | | "When I was the deputy chief of Area 4 and the commander of 15, and I would get intelligence of a gathering and where it was going to be held, I would provide that information to those social (violence prevention) organizations," Cato said. "They then would provide pop-up events in those areas. So, when those gatherings would occur, that space was made into something positive. What we saw in that area at that particular time was more reductions."
— "Teen Takeovers Prompt Discussion About Community Engagement, Police Intervention," WTTW, Shelby Hawkins, June 8, 2026
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. | 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.
| RECURRING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Schedule subject to change. Please confirm with the event host prior to attending. CHPV is not responsible for the accuracy of this content. |
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.
1767 East 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
Offering a variety of activities including Steppin', yoga, arts & crafts, bingo, bridge, and more. Visit their calendar to see what's coming up or call 312-747-0189 for more information.
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.
Select Saturday mornings
Apr–Oct, 9:15am, Promontory Point (meet at Wallach Fountain on the western edge of Promontory Point)
This is a free, public, and inclusive event for community members of all ages and abilities, to enjoy low-impact walks outdoors while discussing health-related topics from UChicago medical students. Wellness Walks are a great opportunity for Hyde Park locals to enjoy the beautiful Promontory Point, meet their neighbors, and learn something new! No deadline, participants welome to "walk-up" or register in advance online. Additional dates and locations across Chicago. Visit the link for details.
Third Saturday of the Month
9am, Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago
Dr. Raina Patel, DO, Family Medicine, UChicago, leads a brief health discussion followed by an opportunity to walk and talk in beautiful Hyde Park.
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.
54th Street & Lake Park Ave West (Hyde Park Bank parking lot)
Refreshments and conversation after the concerts
Email info@mthp.org for Zoom info
Jazz in the Court
First Friday of the month (June–September), 12pm
Harper Court, 5235 South Harper Court
BYO Brown Bag Lunch, Limited Seating/Chair, Sunshade
Sundays (July 12–August 16), 4–6pm
Nichols Park, 1355 East 53rd Street
Free! BYO Brown Bag Dinner, Blanket/Lawn Chair, Sunshade
Movies on the Midway
Wednesdays (July–August), activities 7–8pm, movie at sunset
Midway Plaisance just west of the ice rink between Ellis and University
Fun for the whole family with popular films and interactive activities this July and August
Summer Sundays, 5pm (June 28 – August 16, 2026)
Rockefeller Chapel lawn
Bring a picnic if you wish and enjoy the carillon music with neighbors and villagers
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 (confirm on calendar before attending):
• 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.
| | Brain Health Symposium
Monday, July 20
12 – 4:30
Home Court, Obama Presidential Center
Register Now — space is limited! | | | 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.
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. |  Northwestern Music and Medicine Program presents:
Musical Museum: "Strangers and Friends"
Tuesday, July 7, 2:30-3:30Simpson Querrey Auditorium on the Northwestern Chicago campus
303 E Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Followed by a reception with light refreshments
Join us for music and discussions led by NMMP co-directors Dr. Borna Bonakdarpour and Clara Takarabe, along with our esteemed musicians. Our program is designed as a musical and social engagement event, aiming to create a supportive and enriching environment for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease, related conditions, and their care partners. Learn more about the Northwestern Music & Medicine Program. | HELP SUPPORT OUR MISSION! |
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