Feeling misunderstood can be tough. It often causes conflicts or hurt feelings among loved ones and friends, which can be frustrating. Research shows that we're misunderstood about 90% of the time. While many reasons contribute to this, in this workshop, we'll focus on one key factor using Professor Deborah Tannen's findings on gender communication to demonstrate how gendered language patterns and cross-communication lead to misunderstandings. By the end of this workshop, participants will better understand their own communication styles, recognize the language patterns of others, and learn strategies to improve mutual understanding. So, bring your reading glasses as we will begin by completing a short questionnaire to personalize your experience during our time together.

Presented by Victoria Nabors, a tenured professor at Malcolm X College, where she teaches human communication courses, primarily focusing on public speaking. She also chairs the community college interest group for the Eastern Communication Association, helping to plan their annual conventions. Additionally, Victoria has authored many well-researched books, including Know What I’m Saying: Basics of Speech Communications, a widely used college textbook.

Registration is recommended but not required. Please register online or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk.

Held in partnership with Edgewater Village Chicago.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Photo source: Victoria Nabors

Join Edgewater Village and meet new friends while enjoying great food & conversion at one of Edgewater’s most highly praised Japanese Restaurants! Founded by renowned sushi chefs Puje and Tuvshin Sukh, Blowfish blends modern and traditional techniques to craft an unforgettable dining experience.

Blowfish is best known for their delicious Ramen dishes, Poke Bowls & Rolls. There are many tempting appetizers such as tempura, calamari or wagyu beef to choose from. They are also known for their superb nigiri and sashimi choices.

Blowfish is now serving signature cocktails, sake, wine and beer.

Register by Monday, November 17th. Email Betsy Kane:  bakane@rcn.com

Please bring cash. 4-6 people on each bill. 20% tip is added to the bill for groups.

Scams, spam messages, phishing and robocalls are becoming more common – and more convincing. This one-hour workshop offers clear, practical guidance on how to recognize and avoid common types of fraud, including:

• Phishing emails

• Robocalls

• Imposter scams

• Suspicious text messages

• Consumer fraud

Attendees will learn how to protect personal information, block unwanted calls and texts, report scams and respond safely to potential threats.

Presented by Shannon Distel, a computer skills and digital literacy instructor at a Chicago non-profit. Shannon is a former librarian, trainer and administrator who has developed training programs and public workshops throughout her career.

Registration is recommended but not required. Please register online or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk.

Held in partnership with Edgewater Village Chicago.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Photo by Shahawb MaghamiRad on Unsplash

Welcome to the Hand & Foot Canasta event! Get ready to show off your card skills and have a blast with friends old and new. Join us at Broadway Armory on every Monday from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and laughter. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to participate. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to play one of the most popular card games around!

Registration is not required, but the session is limited to 20 people per week, so come early to ensure a spot.

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.

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 November 16th are:

Giant      IMDb 7.6/10      (1956)

The epic story of a Texas cattle rancher, his family and its rivalry with cowboy and oil tycoon, Jett Rink, unfolds across two generations.

• Director: George Stevens

• Writer: Edna Ferber

• Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood    IMDb 7.6/10    (2019)

As Hollywood's Golden Age is winding down during the summer of 1969, television actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth endeavor to achieve lasting success in Hollywood while meeting several colorful characters along the way.

• Director and Writer: Quentin Tarantino

• Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Bobbie

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.

Use your creativity to cut and paste and make bookmarks. No crafting experience needed. All supplies will be provided. Make bookmarks for yourself, to give as gifts or to distribute to others. 

For adults, teens and kids 6 and up.

Sponsored by Edgewater Village Chicago and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Photo source: Katherine L., CPL Staff

Talking about death isn’t easy, but understanding your options can make a difficult time more manageable for you and your loved ones. In this informative and educational session on funerals and funeral planning, participants will learn about the key components of end-of-life arrangements, including traditional and alternative burials and cremations. You’ll learn what steps to take when someone you love unexpectedly passes away as well as how to celebrate your loved one’s life in a meaningful way. New and interesting trends and technologies in the death care industry will also be discussed. There will be time afterwards for Q & A.

Presented by Brooke Benjamin, a partner at Inclusive Funeral Care in Andersonville. She is a Chicago-born funeral director and celebrant with nearly 30 years of experience.

Registration is recommended but not required. Please register online or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public Library.

Photo source: Brooke Benjamin, pictured here with fellow funeral director, Russ Henrichsen

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

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.

On the second Tuesday of every month, come and have some fun at our dance party at Atmosphere Bar. 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.

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.

November 11th topics are:

• Betting on Professional Sports. The recently revealed phenomenon of cheating, plus apparent role of organized crime.  

• ICE in Chicago:  Federal judiciary role in restraining ICE abuses in Chicago area.  

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.

Welcome to the Hand & Foot Canasta event! Get ready to show off your card skills and have a blast with friends old and new. Join us at Broadway Armory on every Monday from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and laughter. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to participate. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to play one of the most popular card games around!

Registration is not required, but the session is limited to 20 people per week, so come early to ensure a spot.

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.

Join your host Ajanta Chakraborty for a magical journey of the dances and stories of India. In this lively and interactive presentation, we’ll explore the vibrant dances of various Indian regions and discover the fascinating tales of the people who live there.

Whether you’re a kid, a teen, or an adult, this workshop is the perfect adventure for anyone eager to dive into the rich, colorful, and joyous cultural tapestry of India. Get ready to dance, learn, and celebrate together!

Registration is highly recommended as space is limited. You may register on the library’s website, by phone, or in person at any Chicago Public Library location.

Ajanta will be selling her books at this event. Story books are $9.99 and activity books are $7.99, and at in-person events, a 20% discount will be offered. Cash, credit, Zelle, Venmo, or Paypal will be accepted for payment.

Sponsored by Edgewater Village Chicago and Friends of the Edgewater Library.

Image source:  Ajanta Chakraborty, Bollywood & Culture Groove

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Hearing is one of our most important senses. The ability to recognize spoken speech allows us to learn, teach, form relationships, and take part in social activities. But things can go awry. Hearing loss is common as we grow older, impacting communication, which can also be affected by changes to memory and processing. We will learn more about this from Pamela Souza, whose research laboratory at Northwestern University studies the effects of hearing loss in order to guide decisions about hearing treatment. Her presentation will review the connections between our ears and brain, what changes as we age, and what we can do about it. 

Pamela Souza is an audiologist, researcher, and teacher in Northwestern’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. She studies speech recognition, hearing aids, and the effects of aging and cognitive change on communication and has published and presented widely on those topics. Her clinical interests include hearing aids, severe hearing loss, hearing-assistive technology, and patient counseling. Although she has dealt with patients of all ages, she most enjoys working with older adults. Her research and practice are also motivated by personal experiences with hearing loss and dementia within her own family.

Advance registration is required to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

This program is co-sponsored by Edgewater Village Chicago and Chicago Area Villages Collaborative.

Welcome to the Hand & Foot Canasta event! Get ready to show off your card skills and have a blast with friends old and new. Join us at Broadway Armory on every Monday from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and laughter. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to participate. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to play one of the most popular card games around!

Registration is not required, but the session is limited to 20 people per week, so come early to ensure a spot.

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.

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 November 2nd are:

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid     IMDb 8.0/10     (1969)

In 1890s, Butch and Sundance are the leaders of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they have with a posse hard on their heels. Butch has another idea, "Let's go to Bolivia"

• Director: George Roy Hill

• Stars: Paul Newman, Robert Fedford and Katherine Ross

Far from the Madding Crowd     IMDb 7.2   (1967)

Based on Thomas Hardy's 19th-century novel, Bathsheba Everdene, a willful, passionate young woman, unexpectedly inherits a large farm and is romantically pursued by three very different men.

• Director: John Schlesinger

• Writer: Thomas Hardy and Frederic Raphael

• Stars: Julie Christie, Terence Stamp and Peter Finch

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.

Join us at Loyola University for their performance of The Neighborhood of the Loners., written by Jimena Márquez and directed and translated by Kelly Howe.

The Neighborhood of the Loners is a place where residents live without social interactions or contact with the world around them. This sanctuary of solitude is disrupted by a sudden death in the neighborhood. The walls between neighbors come down, as the community must come together to answer the question at hand: Who poisoned Miss Pérez? Absurdist, comedic, and harrowing, this world-premiere translation explores how isolation impacts society.

For this performance, there will be a post-show discussion with the director/translator Kelly Howe and will center around the process of translating the play from Spanish.

The Newhart Family Theatre features an Open Captioning system. Audience members who wish to use this feature should select rows C, D, or E, seats 305 and up in the house right section. 

The Newhart Family Theatre features an Audio Loop for audience members who use hearing aids. 

Tickets can be purchased here, or by calling the box office at 773-508-8400 between 4 and 6 p.m. on Mondays. Use discount code EVCNEIGHBOR to purchase half-price tickets.

Make a full evening of entertainment with dining & theater at Loyola! You are welcome to join us just for dining if you cannot attend the play.

This establishment feels a little bit like a mountain lodge, complete with a cozy brick space, a long bar and dark wooden accents. It has been confirmed by many neighborhood residents & Loyola students that Beard & Belly has “exceptional food”. Some of their specialties would include Short-rib Poutine, flaky hand pies, burgers with creamy Butterkäse or a house smoked pulled pork sandwich. Yummo!

Register by Tuesday, October 28 by emailing 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 the server.

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.

October 28th’s topics are:

1). Gaza ceasefire.  An update.  

2). The Broadway upzoning.  An update.

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.

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.  

Welcome to the Hand & Foot Canasta event! Get ready to show off your card skills and have a blast with friends old and new. Join us at Broadway Armory on every Monday from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and laughter. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to participate. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to play one of the most popular card games around!

Registration is not required, but the session is limited to 20 people per week, so come early to ensure a spot.

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.

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.

Join us for a special presentation with Peter Hayes, Professor Emeritus of History at the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University, and former chair of the Academic Committee of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

We’ll discuss the general, though not universal, characteristics of fascist movements in the interwar period, the conditions that favored their political rise, their relative appeal to different social groups, and the reasons why their acquisition of power universally proved disatrous. Learn the extent to which Americans reacted negatively or sympathetically to these movements in the 1930’s and why. Finally, Professor Hayes will comment on the relevance of this information to current conditions and events.

This presentation is held in connection with a special film series at Edgewater Branch: Anti-Fascist Movies of the 1930’s & 1940’s, starting Friday, September 12 at 2 p.m.

Registration is recommended but not required. Please register online or at the Edgewater Branch reference desk.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

This event is offered in partnership with the Edgewater Branch of the Chicago Public Library.

With your generous efforts in recent years (since 2020) supporting and sustaining the activities of the Chicago Public Library’s Edgewater Branch and Edgewater Village Chicago, volunteers each year shared the joy of giving holiday cards to individuals in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Edgewater, Uptown and Rogers Park.

Following the successes of the last few years, we’re repeating the project again this year! If you would like to take part, please email Librarian Katy Linehan (klinehan@chipublib.org) for more information.

The deadline to accept blank holiday cards will be Friday, November 28th:

The deadline to accept signed holiday cards will be December 15th.

This program in partnership with the Edgewater Branch of the Chicago Public Library.

Welcome to the Hand & Foot Canasta event! Get ready to show off your card skills and have a blast with friends old and new. Join us at Broadway Armory on every Monday from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and laughter. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to participate. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to play one of the most popular card games around!

Registration is not required, but the session is limited to 20 people per week, so come early to ensure a spot.

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.

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 October 19th are:

Murder, My Sweet   IMDb RATING 7.5/10     (1944)

After being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, private eye Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit where no one's motivation is clear.

• Director: Edward Dmytryk

• Writer: John Paxton and Raymond Chandler

• Stars: Dick Powell, Claire Trevor and Anne Shirley

 8½             IMDb RATING 8.0/10         (1963)

Being unable to come up with a new idea, a harried movie director retreats into his memories and fantasies.  An autobiographical film of Fellini.

• Director: Edward Dmytryk

• Writer: John Paxton and Raymond Chandler

• Stars: Dick Powell, Claire Trevor and Anne Shirley

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.