Greek World Dance Class
Dec
23
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

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Coffee & Conversation
Dec
24
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee & Conversation

Our coffee and conversations are in the Broadway Armory dining room and start at 9 a.m. Meet up with us there for lively exploration of each week’s topics.

Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics. Each week’s discussion is typically accompanied by some readings you’ll receive in advance via email. The topic this week will be:

  • New Year’s resolutions: are they a good idea?

  • If so, what are you considering as a New Year’s Resolution?

    Please bring some holiday treats to share.

If you are interested in participating in our discussions but are not on our distribution list, send an email to John Williams and we will add you to the list.

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Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Dec
29
7:00 PM19:00

Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)

Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations! This week’s movies are:

Run Lola Run IMDb 7.6/10 1998 - Lola’s boyfriend Manni lost 100,000 DM in a train that belongs to a very bad guy. She has 20 min to raise the money, or he will rob a store. Three different alternatives may happen along Lola’s run.

  • Director: Tom Tykwer

  • Stars: Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu and Herbert Knaup

The Man in the White Suit IMDb 7.2/10 1951 - An altruistic chemist invents a fabric which resists wear and stain as a boon for mankind. But big business and labor realize it must be suppressed for economic reasons.

  • Director: Alexander Mackendrick

  • Stars: Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

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Greek World Dance Class
Dec
30
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Jan
4
1:00 PM13:00

Edgewater Community Music Jam

Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels! Participants may also be singers and listeners. Sessions will be one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing, and break/social time. Percussion instruments will be provided and participants are welcome to play them to keep a beat and enhance the music.

Participants may bring portable keyboard/piano, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses, or autoharps. Brass and woodwind instruments are also welcome. Sorry – no electric guitars, electric bass, or drum kits.

Music will be provided in print form or projected on screen. We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway, and seasonal.

Players are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners or guitar capos. 

We welcome all ages – adults, teens, and families! Led by Edgewater’s own Mike Kennedy, a musician and retired music and technology teacher.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Offered in partnership with Edgewater Branch Library.

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Greek World Dance Class
Jan
6
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

View Event →
Coffee & Conversation
Jan
7
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee & Conversation

Our coffee and conversations are in the Broadway Armory dining room and start at 9 a.m. Meet up with us there for lively exploration of each week’s topics.

Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics. Each week’s discussion is typically accompanied by some readings you’ll receive in advance via email.

If you are interested in participating in our discussions but are not on our distribution list, send an email to John Williams and we will add you to the list.

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Tech Talk (In Person)
Jan
9
1:00 PM13:00

Tech Talk (In Person)

This monthly program helps older adults and new users understand their personal computer, phone, or tablet. Presenter Michael Kennedy will discuss the successes and pitfalls of using technology and how to resolve challenges when they arise.

This program is presented in partnership with the Edgewater Library, and will be held in the Betty A. Barclay Community Room of the Edgewater Branch Library. Registration is recommended but not required.

Michael is a retired technology teacher and a member of the Edgewater Village Chicago Communications Committee.

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Jan
10
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Jan
12
7:00 PM19:00

Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)

Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations! This week’s movies are:

The Departed (2006) IMDb: 8.5/10 - An undercover cop Bi is assigned to infiltrate the Irish mob syndicate while a young criminal has infiltrated the state police Investigation Unit. Each mole becomes deeply consumed by their double lives when each is suddenly in danger of being exposed.

  • Director: Martin Scorsese

  • Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson

Arrival (2016) IMDb RATING. 7.9 - Linguist Louise Banks leads a team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors.

  • Director: Denis Villeneuve

  • Stars: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

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Greek World Dance Class
Jan
13
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

View Event →
Flashback Dance Party
Jan
14
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

On the second Tuesday of every month, come and have some fun at our dance party. There will be music videos, a DJ will “spin platters” of your favorite music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, and of course there’s a chance to socialize and make new friends.

While food is not served at Atmosphere Bar, liquid refreshments are available, including a special $5 nonalcoholic beverage created just for our group: the new Edgewater Breeze Mocktail.

Registration is not needed.

Atmosphere Bar is graciously providing the venue without a cover charge, and participants are encouraged to order a beverage or two.

View Event →
Edgewater Community Music Jam
Jan
16
4:00 PM16:00

Edgewater Community Music Jam

Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels! Participants may also be singers and listeners. Sessions will be one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing, and break/social time. Percussion instruments will be provided and participants are welcome to play them to keep a beat and enhance the music.

Participants may bring portable keyboard/piano, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses, or autoharps. Brass and woodwind instruments are also welcome. Sorry – no electric guitars, electric bass, or drum kits.

Music will be provided in print form or projected on screen. We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway, and seasonal.

Players are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners or guitar capos. 

We welcome all ages – adults, teens, and families! Led by Edgewater’s own Mike Kennedy, a musician and retired music and technology teacher.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Offered in partnership with Edgewater Branch Library.

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Edgewater Memory Cafe
Jan
17
11:00 AM11:00

Edgewater Memory Cafe

Our monthly Memory Café offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Activities at this event will vary at each meeting but will include games, arts and crafts, music, and more. Friends, family members, and community allies also are welcome!

The first hour is reserved for the formal program; the second hour is set aside for socialization. Light refreshments will be served but feel free to bring a bagged lunch. There will also be a raffle for a special door prize!

The Memory Cafe is held the third Friday of each month in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library, Renewal Memory Partners, Chicago Methodist Senior Services and Flourish Research.

Registration recommended but not required.

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Greek World Dance Class
Jan
20
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

View Event →
Coffee & Conversation
Jan
21
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee & Conversation

Our coffee and conversations are in the Broadway Armory dining room and start at 9 a.m. Meet up with us there for lively exploration of each week’s topics.

Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics. Each week’s discussion is typically accompanied by some readings you’ll receive in advance via email.

If you are interested in participating in our discussions but are not on our distribution list, send an email to John Williams and we will add you to the list.

View Event →
Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Jan
26
7:00 PM19:00

Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)

Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations!

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

View Event →
Greek World Dance Class
Jan
27
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

View Event →
The No Book Club (on Zoom)
Jan
27
1:00 PM13:00

The No Book Club (on Zoom)

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered. 

We'll meet the last Monday of each month except May, November, and December.

This program is a partnership with Friends of the Edgewater Library, and the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend:
This event takes place on Zoom.  Please register on the Chicago Public Library website or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk at least 24 hours before the event.  

View Event →
Greek World Dance Class
Feb
3
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

View Event →
Coffee & Conversation
Feb
4
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee & Conversation

Our coffee and conversations are in the Broadway Armory dining room and start at 9 a.m. Meet up with us there for lively exploration of each week’s topics.

Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics. Each week’s discussion is typically accompanied by some readings you’ll receive in advance via email.

If you are interested in participating in our discussions but are not on our distribution list, send an email to John Williams and we will add you to the list.

View Event →
Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Feb
9
7:00 PM19:00

Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)

Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations!

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

View Event →
Greek World Dance Class
Feb
10
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

View Event →
Flashback Dance Party
Feb
11
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

On the second Tuesday of every month, come and have some fun at our dance party. There will be music videos, a DJ will “spin platters” of your favorite music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, and of course there’s a chance to socialize and make new friends.

While food is not served at Atmosphere Bar, liquid refreshments are available, including a special $5 nonalcoholic beverage created just for our group: the new Edgewater Breeze Mocktail.

Registration is not needed.

Atmosphere Bar is graciously providing the venue without a cover charge, and participants are encouraged to order a beverage or two.

View Event →
Tech Talk (In Person)
Feb
13
1:00 PM13:00

Tech Talk (In Person)

This monthly program helps older adults and new users understand their personal computer, phone, or tablet. Presenter Michael Kennedy will discuss the successes and pitfalls of using technology and how to resolve challenges when they arise.

This program is presented in partnership with the Edgewater Library, and will be held in the Betty A. Barclay Community Room of the Edgewater Branch Library. Registration is recommended but not required.

Michael is a retired technology teacher and a member of the Edgewater Village Chicago Communications Committee.

View Event →
The No Book Club (in Person)
Feb
14
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

View Event →
Edgewater Community Music Jam
Feb
15
1:00 PM13:00

Edgewater Community Music Jam

Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels! Participants may also be singers and listeners. Sessions will be one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing, and break/social time. Percussion instruments will be provided and participants are welcome to play them to keep a beat and enhance the music.

Participants may bring portable keyboard/piano, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses, or autoharps. Brass and woodwind instruments are also welcome. Sorry – no electric guitars, electric bass, or drum kits.

Music will be provided in print form or projected on screen. We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway, and seasonal.

Players are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners or guitar capos. 

We welcome all ages – adults, teens, and families! Led by Edgewater’s own Mike Kennedy, a musician and retired music and technology teacher.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Offered in partnership with Edgewater Branch Library.

View Event →
Greek World Dance Class
Feb
17
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

View Event →
Coffee & Conversation
Feb
18
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee & Conversation

Our coffee and conversations are in the Broadway Armory dining room and start at 9 a.m. Meet up with us there for lively exploration of each week’s topics.

Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics. Each week’s discussion is typically accompanied by some readings you’ll receive in advance via email.

If you are interested in participating in our discussions but are not on our distribution list, send an email to John Williams and we will add you to the list.

View Event →
Edgewater Memory Cafe
Feb
21
11:00 AM11:00

Edgewater Memory Cafe

Our monthly Memory Café offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Activities at this event will vary at each meeting but will include games, arts and crafts, music, and more. Friends, family members, and community allies also are welcome!

The first hour is reserved for the formal program; the second hour is set aside for socialization. Light refreshments will be served but feel free to bring a bagged lunch. There will also be a raffle for a special door prize!

The Memory Cafe is held the third Friday of each month in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library, Renewal Memory Partners, Chicago Methodist Senior Services and Flourish Research.

Registration recommended but not required.

View Event →
Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Feb
23
7:00 PM19:00

Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)

Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations!

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

View Event →
Greek World Dance Class
Feb
24
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

View Event →
The No Book Club (on Zoom)
Feb
24
1:00 PM13:00

The No Book Club (on Zoom)

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered. 

We'll meet the last Monday of each month except May, November, and December.

This program is a partnership with Friends of the Edgewater Library, and the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend:
This event takes place on Zoom.  Please register on the Chicago Public Library website or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk at least 24 hours before the event.  

View Event →
Edgewater Community Music Jam
Feb
27
4:00 PM16:00

Edgewater Community Music Jam

Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels! Participants may also be singers and listeners. Sessions will be one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing, and break/social time. Percussion instruments will be provided and participants are welcome to play them to keep a beat and enhance the music.

Participants may bring portable keyboard/piano, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses, or autoharps. Brass and woodwind instruments are also welcome. Sorry – no electric guitars, electric bass, or drum kits.

Music will be provided in print form or projected on screen. We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway, and seasonal.

Players are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners or guitar capos. 

We welcome all ages – adults, teens, and families! Led by Edgewater’s own Mike Kennedy, a musician and retired music and technology teacher.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Offered in partnership with Edgewater Branch Library.

View Event →
Flashback Dance Party
Mar
11
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

On the second Tuesday of every month, come and have some fun at our dance party. There will be music videos, a DJ will “spin platters” of your favorite music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, and of course there’s a chance to socialize and make new friends.

While food is not served at Atmosphere Bar, liquid refreshments are available, including a special $5 nonalcoholic beverage created just for our group: the new Edgewater Breeze Mocktail.

Registration is not needed.

Atmosphere Bar is graciously providing the venue without a cover charge, and participants are encouraged to order a beverage or two.

View Event →
The No Book Club (in Person)
Mar
14
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

View Event →
The No Book Club (on Zoom)
Mar
24
1:00 PM13:00

The No Book Club (on Zoom)

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered. 

We'll meet the last Monday of each month except May, November, and December.

This program is a partnership with Friends of the Edgewater Library, and the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend:
This event takes place on Zoom.  Please register on the Chicago Public Library website or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk at least 24 hours before the event.  

View Event →
Flashback Dance Party
Apr
8
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

On the second Tuesday of every month, come and have some fun at our dance party. There will be music videos, a DJ will “spin platters” of your favorite music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, and of course there’s a chance to socialize and make new friends.

While food is not served at Atmosphere Bar, liquid refreshments are available, including a special $5 nonalcoholic beverage created just for our group: the new Edgewater Breeze Mocktail.

Registration is not needed.

Atmosphere Bar is graciously providing the venue without a cover charge, and participants are encouraged to order a beverage or two.

View Event →
The No Book Club (in Person)
Apr
11
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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The No Book Club (on Zoom)
Apr
28
1:00 PM13:00

The No Book Club (on Zoom)

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered. 

We'll meet the last Monday of each month except May, November, and December.

This program is a partnership with Friends of the Edgewater Library, and the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend:
This event takes place on Zoom.  Please register on the Chicago Public Library website or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk at least 24 hours before the event.  

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The No Book Club (in Person)
May
9
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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The No Book Club (on Zoom)
Jun
30
1:00 PM13:00

The No Book Club (on Zoom)

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered. 

We'll meet the last Monday of each month except May, November, and December.

This program is a partnership with Friends of the Edgewater Library, and the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend:
This event takes place on Zoom.  Please register on the Chicago Public Library website or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk at least 24 hours before the event.  

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Jul
11
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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The No Book Club (on Zoom)
Jul
28
1:00 PM13:00

The No Book Club (on Zoom)

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered. 

We'll meet the last Monday of each month except May, November, and December.

This program is a partnership with Friends of the Edgewater Library, and the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend:
This event takes place on Zoom.  Please register on the Chicago Public Library website or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk at least 24 hours before the event.  

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Aug
8
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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The No Book Club (on Zoom)
Aug
25
1:00 PM13:00

The No Book Club (on Zoom)

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered. 

We'll meet the last Monday of each month except May, November, and December.

This program is a partnership with Friends of the Edgewater Library, and the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend:
This event takes place on Zoom.  Please register on the Chicago Public Library website or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk at least 24 hours before the event.  

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Sep
12
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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The No Book Club (on Zoom)
Sep
29
1:00 PM13:00

The No Book Club (on Zoom)

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered. 

We'll meet the last Monday of each month except May, November, and December.

This program is a partnership with Friends of the Edgewater Library, and the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend:
This event takes place on Zoom.  Please register on the Chicago Public Library website or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk at least 24 hours before the event.  

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Oct
10
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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The No Book Club (on Zoom)
Oct
27
1:00 PM13:00

The No Book Club (on Zoom)

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered. 

We'll meet the last Monday of each month except May, November, and December.

This program is a partnership with Friends of the Edgewater Library, and the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend:
This event takes place on Zoom.  Please register on the Chicago Public Library website or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk at least 24 hours before the event.  

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Dec
12
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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Greek World Dance Class
Dec
16
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the White Room at the south end of the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

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Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Dec
15
7:00 PM19:00

Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)

Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations!

December 15th movies:

The Imitation Game      2014

IMDb RATING. 8.0

During World War II Alan Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers work at Bletchley Park on cracking the German Enigma code while attempting to come to terms with his troubled private life.

Director: Morten Tyldum

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode

 

Elf     2003

IMDb RATING 7.1

Buddy was an orphan who stowed away in Santa's sack and was raised by elves at the North Pole.  Santa allows him to go to meet his father, who doesn't know he exists and who is in great need of some Christmas spirit.

Director: Jon Favreau

Stars: Will Ferrell, James Caan and Bob Newhart

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Dec
13
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Dec
12
4:00 PM16:00

Edgewater Community Music Jam

Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels! Participants may also be singers and listeners. Sessions will be one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing, and break/social time. Percussion instruments will be provided and participants are welcome to play them to keep a beat and enhance the music.

Participants may bring portable keyboard/piano, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses, or autoharps. Brass and woodwind instruments are also welcome. Sorry – no electric guitars, electric bass, or drum kits.

Music will be provided in print form or projected on screen. We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway, and seasonal.

Players are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners or guitar capos. 

We welcome all ages – adults, teens, and families! Led by Edgewater’s own Mike Kennedy, a musician and retired music and technology teacher.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Offered in partnership with Edgewater Branch Library.

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December Dining at Ranalli's in Andersonville
Dec
11
5:00 PM17:00

December Dining at Ranalli's in Andersonville

  • Ranalli's of Andersonnville (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This Holiday Season, join Edgewater Village for a yummy Italian feast! A wonderful way to converse and meet new friends. Ranalli’s is a intimate, quiet little bistro in the Andersonville neighborhood. Well known for their pizza, but their menu includes all of the Italian favorites. Including Lasagna, Chicken Lemone, Rosemary Salmon, Ribs and of course, many forms of pasta. Abbondanza!

Reserve by Monday, December 9th. Send an email to Betsy Kane: bakane@rcn.com

Please bring cash and after arrival, arrange to have 2-4 people on each bill to make payment easier for our server.

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Flashback Dance Party
Dec
10
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

On the second Tuesday of every month, come and have some fun at our dance party. There will be music videos, a DJ will “spin platters” of your favorite music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, and of course there’s a chance to socialize and make new friends.

While food is not served at Atmosphere Bar, liquid refreshments are available, including a special $5 nonalcoholic beverage created just for our group: the new Edgewater Breeze Mocktail.

Registration is not needed.

Atmosphere Bar is graciously providing the venue without a cover charge, and participants are encouraged to order a beverage or two.

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Coffee & Conversation
Dec
10
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee & Conversation

Our coffee and conversations are in the Broadway Armory dining room and start at 9 a.m. Meet up with us there for lively exploration of each week’s topics.

Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics. Each week’s discussion is typically accompanied by some readings you’ll receive in advance via email. Topics for the subsequent week are decided at the previous discussion.

Light refreshments will be served. 

If you are interested in participating in our discussions but are not on our distribution list, send an email to John Williams and we will add you to the list.

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Greek World Dance Class
Dec
9
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the ballroom on the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Dec
7
1:00 PM13:00

Edgewater Community Music Jam

Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels! Participants may also be singers and listeners. Sessions will be one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing, and break/social time. Percussion instruments will be provided and participants are welcome to play them to keep a beat and enhance the music.

Participants may bring portable keyboard/piano, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses, or autoharps. Brass and woodwind instruments are also welcome. Sorry – no electric guitars, electric bass, or drum kits.

Music will be provided in print form or projected on screen. We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway, and seasonal.

Players are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners or guitar capos. 

We welcome all ages – adults, teens, and families! Led by Edgewater’s own Mike Kennedy, a musician and retired music and technology teacher.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Offered in partnership with Edgewater Branch Library.

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Edgewater Memory Cafe - Holiday Themed Party with Gift Exchange
Dec
6
11:00 AM11:00

Edgewater Memory Cafe - Holiday Themed Party with Gift Exchange

Our monthly Memory Café offers a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Activities at this event will vary at each meeting but will include games, arts and crafts, music, and more. Friends, family members, and community allies also are welcome!

Join us for a special holiday-themed Memory Café! We’ll have activities and games to celebrate the season.  We’ll also host a White Elephant gift exchange.

The first hour is reserved for the formal program; the second hour is set aside for socialization. Light refreshments will be served but feel free to bring a bagged lunch.  There will also be a raffle for a special door prize!

Registration is recommended but not required.  You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library, Renewal Memory Partners, Chicago Methodist Senior Services and Flourish Research.

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Greek World Dance Class
Dec
2
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the ballroom on the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

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Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Dec
1
7:00 PM19:00

Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)

Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations!

The movies for December 1st are:

Bad Day at Black Rock        IMDb RATING = 7.7            1955

When John J. Macreedy– a one-armed stranger, steps off the train in Black Rock, he touches a nerve so sensitive that he will spend the next 24 hours fighting for his life. It's apparent that the locals have something to hide.

  • Director: John Sturges

  • Stars: Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan and Anne Francis

Storm in a Teacup        IMDb RATING = 6.5               1937

A local politician in Scotland tries to break the new reporter who wrote a negative story about him. Both are decent men, but too proud to back down, and the battle escalates. Meanwhile, the reporter and the politician’s daughter are falling in love.

  • Directors: Ian Dalrymple and Victor Saville

  • Stars: Vivien Leigh, Rex Harrison and Cecil Parker

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

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Coffee & Conversation
Nov
26
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee & Conversation

Our coffee and conversations are in the Broadway Armory dining room and start at 9 a.m. Meet up with us there for lively exploration of each week’s topics.

Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics. Each week’s discussion is typically accompanied by some readings you’ll receive in advance via email. Topics for the subsequent week are decided at the previous discussion.

Light refreshments will be served. 

If you are interested in participating in our discussions but are not on our distribution list, send an email to John Williams and we will add you to the list.

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Greek World Dance Class
Nov
25
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the ballroom on the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

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Dine at “La Parrilla - Latin Food”
Nov
21
5:00 PM17:00

Dine at “La Parrilla - Latin Food”

  • La Parrilla Latin Food Chicago (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This new Columbian restaurant, located near the Edgewater Library, looks very appealing! It is beautifully decorated and the menu sounds delightful! Join Edgewater Village for some lively conversations while enjoying traditional Argentinian/Latin specialties in their private room.

Try their crispy empanadas, grilled steaks or chicken with sweet plantains & cassava, Colombian soup or sautéed salmon with coconut sauce. Also, Thursday is their Happy Hour night with half price specialty cocktails!

Reserve by Tuesday November 19: email Betsy. bakane@rcn.com

The server at the restaurant is willing to do separate checks!

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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Nov
21
4:00 PM16:00

Edgewater Community Music Jam

Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels! Participants may also be singers and listeners. Sessions will be one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing, and break/social time. Percussion instruments will be provided and participants are welcome to play them to keep a beat and enhance the music.

Participants may bring portable keyboard/piano, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses, or autoharps. Brass and woodwind instruments are also welcome. Sorry – no electric guitars, electric bass, or drum kits.

Music will be provided in print form or projected on screen. We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway, and seasonal.

Players are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners or guitar capos. 

We welcome all ages – adults, teens, and families! Led by Edgewater’s own Mike Kennedy, a musician and retired music and technology teacher.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Offered in partnership with Edgewater Branch Library.

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Greek World Dance Class
Nov
18
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the ballroom on the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

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Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Nov
17
7:00 PM19:00

Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)

Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations!

Here are the movies for November 17th:

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

IMDb RATING. 7.6

A Chicago advertising man struggles to travel home for Thanksgiving.  When his flight is cancelled, he must find other transportation. He is blessed with an all-around blabbermouth who is never short of advice or bad jokes, as his companion.

  • Director: John Hughes

  • Writer: John Hughes

  • Stars: Steve Martin, John Candy and Laila Robins  

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

IMDb RATING 7.5

The well-off Smith family has four beautiful daughters. 17-year-old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door, John.  When Mr. Smith reveals that he has been transferred to New York that means the family has to leave their life in St. Louis–and the St. Louis Fair, behind.

  • Director: Vincente Minnelli

  • Stars: Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien and Mary Astor

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

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Tech Talk (In Person)
Nov
14
1:00 PM13:00

Tech Talk (In Person)

This monthly program helps older adults and new users understand their personal computer, phone, or tablet. Presenter Michael Kennedy will discuss the successes and pitfalls of using technology and how to resolve challenges when they arise.

This program is presented in partnership with the Edgewater Library. and will be held in the Betty A. Barclay Community Room of the Edgewater Branch Library. Registration is not needed.

Michael is a retired technology teacher and a member of the Edgewater Village Chicago Communications Committee.

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Flashback Dance Party
Nov
12
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

On the second Tuesday of every month, come and have some fun at our dance party. There will be music videos, a DJ will “spin platters” of your favorite music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, and of course there’s a chance to socialize and make new friends.

While food is not served at Atmosphere Bar, liquid refreshments are available, including a special $5 nonalcoholic beverage created just for our group: the new Edgewater Breeze Mocktail.

Registration is not needed.

Atmosphere Bar is graciously providing the venue without a cover charge, and participants are encouraged to order a beverage or two.

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Coffee & Conversation
Nov
12
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee & Conversation

Our coffee and conversations are in the Broadway Armory dining room and start at 9 a.m. Meet up with us there for lively exploration of each week’s topics.

Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics. Each week’s discussion is typically accompanied by some readings you’ll receive in advance via email. Topics for the subsequent week are decided at the previous discussion.

Topics for November 12th are:

  • Review of the results of the November 5th Presidential Election

    • Why did the winner prevail?

    • What Federal policy changes might we now expect?

    • What might we anticipate from the supporters of the losing candidate?

  • Review of the results of the School Board and other local races

    • Has anyone (whether CTU, Mayor Johnson, Charter School proponents or others) established a position of strength in control of CPS?

    • Any surprises in the Illinois Congressional/General Assembly races that may portend a change in the current balance between Democrats and Republicans?

Light refreshments will be served. 

If you are interested in participating in our discussions but are not on our distribution list, send an email to John Williams and we will add you to the list.

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Greek World Dance Class
Nov
11
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

  • Edgewater Satellite Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the ballroom on the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Nov
9
1:00 PM13:00

Edgewater Community Music Jam

Join us for community music jam sessions for musicians of all levels! Participants may also be singers and listeners. Sessions will be one hour and include group playing, solo/small group playing, and break/social time. Percussion instruments will be provided and participants are welcome to play them to keep a beat and enhance the music.

Participants may bring portable keyboard/piano, guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, violins, violas, cellos, basses, or autoharps. Brass and woodwind instruments are also welcome. Sorry – no electric guitars, electric bass, or drum kits.

Music will be provided in print form or projected on screen. We’ll play songs of varying styles, including folk, country, pop, standards, jazz, classical, Broadway, and seasonal.

Players are encouraged to bring music stands, tuners or guitar capos. 

We welcome all ages – adults, teens, and families! Led by Edgewater’s own Mike Kennedy, a musician and retired music and technology teacher.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Offered in partnership with Edgewater Branch Library.

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The No Book Club (in Person)
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

The No Book Club (in Person)

Back by popular demand!  Attention book lovers: Join us in person for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers – and find out what they are reading. You'll probably hear about books you'd like to read and in genres you may not have considered.

We’ll meet the second Friday of each month.

Registration is recommended but not required. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

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Greek World Dance Class
Nov
4
12:30 PM12:30

Greek World Dance Class

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Learn to dance to beautiful music. Integrate different parts of your brain such as coordination, rhythm and strategy. Discover dancing as a form of exercise. Enjoy the opportunity to perform at Greek festivals and other events. Whatever your reason, come and join us for dance lessons taught by an experienced instructor. Or, just come to watch!

Offered weekly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, 5917 N. Broadway (within the Broadway Armory). Classes will be held in the ballroom on the 2nd floor. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor.

Offered in partnership between Edgewater Village Chicago and the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, Edgewater Satellite Senior Center.

While advance registration is not needed, new participants will be asked to complete the Senior Center registration form. Free.

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Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00

Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)

Do you like to chat about movies? Participants view each film on their own and then join a group discussion and critique via Zoom. Movies are selected through discussion and a decision of Chat participants. Join the Movie Chat and bring your recommendations! Here are the movies for November 3rd:

Seven Samurai    1954

Original title: Shichinin no samurai

IMDb RATING: Not Rated

A veteran samurai–on hard times, answers a village's request for protection from bandits and he gathers 6 other samurai to help him.  The film culminates in a giant battle when 40 bandits attack the village.

  • Director: Akira Kurosawa

  • Writers: Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Hideo Oguni

  • Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura and Keiko Tsushima

The Magnificent Seven   1960

IMDb RATING:   7.7

A bandit gang terrorizes a Mexican farming village each year. Some village elders go to the US to find gunmen to defend them. They end up with seven, each arriving for his own reason. The film culminates in a giant battle when the bandits attack the village.

  • Director: John Sturges

  • Writers: William Roberts, Akira Kurosawa and Walter Bernstein

  • Stars: Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson 

Copies of these movies are often available on DVD at the Edgewater Branch library for checkout with your library card or you can watch them online through a streaming service of your choice.

Registration is required. You will receive an email with the link to join the online Zoom discussion group.

This program is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

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Loyola Community Health Topics: Stop the Bleed
Oct
31
1:00 PM13:00

Loyola Community Health Topics: Stop the Bleed

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Please join Loyola University Chicago Community Health nursing students as they share information about community Stop the Bleed kits, including those held at libraries and all City of Chicago facilities.  You'll learn ways to slow or cease uncontrolled bleeding using tourniquets, manual pressure techniques, and packing methods. A Stop the Bleed kit will be on display and there will be time afterwards for Q & A.

Registration for this event is not required.

This program is held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

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Loyola Community Health Topics:  Stop the Bleed
Oct
29
1:00 PM13:00

Loyola Community Health Topics: Stop the Bleed

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Please join Loyola University Chicago Community Health nursing students as they share information about community Stop the Bleed kits, including those held at libraries and all City of Chicago facilities.  You'll learn ways to slow or cease uncontrolled bleeding using tourniquets, manual pressure techniques, and packing methods. A Stop the Bleed kit will be on display and there will be time afterwards for Q & A.

Registration for this recommended but not required.

This program is held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

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Coffee & Conversation
Oct
29
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee & Conversation

Our coffee and conversations are in the Broadway Armory dining room and start at 9 a.m. Meet up with us there for lively exploration of each week’s topics.

Moderators will facilitate the discussion as the group explores interesting and sometimes controversial topics. Each week’s discussion is typically accompanied by some readings you’ll receive in advance via email. Topics for the subsequent week are decided at the previous discussion.

The topics for today are:

1. Presidential Election:  Has anything since our last meeting “moved the needle” in the electoral race to the White House?  Any significant developments since last meeting that have not received proper attention?  

2. Chicago Public Schools and the School Board:  What is proper direction for Chicago schools? What should be changed, what should be retained that is currently be questioned?  Whom should we most trust: The Mayor, the City Council, the current CEO or the to-be-elected school board?   

Light refreshments will be served. 

If you are interested in participating in our discussions but are not on our distribution list, send an email to John Williams and we will add you to the list.

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