Greek World Dance Class
Jun
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 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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Hand & Foot Canasta
Jun
9
1:00 PM13:00

Hand & Foot Canasta

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 limited to 20 people per week. Please register for this session on Eventbrite to reserve your space.

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Coffee & Conversation
Jun
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.

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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Flashback Dance Party
Jun
10
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

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.

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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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Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Jun
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!

The movies for June 15th are:

Thelma & Louise - IMDB 7.6/10 (1991) Two best friends decide to break out of their normal life and hit the road, but it soon turns around to a terrifying escape from being hunted by the police, as these two women escape for the crimes they committed.

 Director: Ridley Scott

 Stars: Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis and Harvey Keitel

Moscow on the Hudson - IMDB 6.5/10 (1984) A Russian circus troupe saxophonist visiting New York decides to defect—in Bloomingdale’s. He is befriended by a security guard, falls in love with an Italian immigrant working the perfume counter, and tries to find work as a musician.

 Director: Paul Mazursky

 Stars: Robin Williams, Maria Conchita Alonso and Cleavant Derricks

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
Jun
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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Hand & Foot Canasta
Jun
16
1:00 PM13:00

Hand & Foot Canasta

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 limited to 20 people per week. Please register for this session on Eventbrite to reserve your space.

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Edgewater Memory Cafe
Jun
20
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, and Chicago Methodist Senior Services.

Registration recommended but not required.

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Greek World Dance Class
Jun
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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Hand & Foot Canasta
Jun
23
1:00 PM13:00

Hand & Foot Canasta

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 limited to 20 people per week. Please register for this session on Eventbrite to reserve your space.

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Coffee & Conversation
Jun
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.

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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Dementia 101 (on Zoom)
Jun
26
4:00 PM16:00

Dementia 101 (on Zoom)

Dr. Jeannine Forrest, of Through the Forrest offers guidance and education to family and professional caregivers impacted by Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. Through her Dementia Coach On-Call ® service, individuals receive live one to one support.

Over 35 years of clinical practice, education, and research focused on geriatrics, dementia; pain; palliative and end-of-life care. Served as faculty member at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Rush University. Held Board positions for the Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization; Chicago End-of-Life Care Coalition and the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee of Illinois. Provided palliative care and dementia training in various regions of China. Author of journal articles and book chapters on pain and geriatric related issues. Collaborated with the Alzheimer’s Association studying outcomes of comfort focused care for residents with advanced dementia in nursing homes. Holds a Fellowship in the Institute of Medicine of Chicago.

Hosted 36 episodes for the Dementia Society of America’s “Dementia Unplugged: Care Conversations” a national monthly webcast.

Register here to get the Zoom link.

Brought to you by the Chicagoland Villages.

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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Jun
26
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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Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
Jun
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!

The movies for June 29th are:

The Hunger Games - IMDB 7.2/10 - 2012 - The totalitarian nation of Panem holds the televised Hunger Games, in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death. Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister’s place in the Hunger Games.

 Director: Gary Ross

 Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hensworth

The Apprentice - IMDB 7.1/10 - 2024 - A young man took over his father’s real-estate business in 1970s and 1980s New York and got the helping hand of an infamous closeted gay lawyer who helped him turn this young man into a notorious legend. Based on true events.

 Director: Ali Abbasi

 Stars: Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and Martin Donovan

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
Jun
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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Hand & Foot Canasta
Jun
30
1:00 PM13:00

Hand & Foot Canasta

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 limited to 20 people per week. Please register for this session on Eventbrite to reserve your space.

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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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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Jul
5
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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Coffee & Conversation
Jul
8
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 →
Flashback Dance Party
Jul
8
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

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.

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Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center Mobile Health Unit
Jul
10
8:00 AM08:00

Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center Mobile Health Unit

We are pleased to offer another opportunity for vets to come to the Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center Mobile Health Unit: Thursday, July 10, 8 to noon. at the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway.

The Mobile Health Unit will offer veterans health check-ups and screenings, immunizations, blood pressure checks, memory evaluations, referrals to resources, a social worker and more. This will be on a walk-in basis; no appointment is needed.  Please bring your Veteran ID. If questions, please call 312-569-5449.

According to Dr. B. Keith Taylor of Jesse Brown VA, "We have an entire team ready to serve our veterans." If you are not a veteran yourself, please help to spread the word to any veterans you know.     

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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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Coping with Grief and Loss (on Zoom)
Jul
15
5:00 PM17:00

Coping with Grief and Loss (on Zoom)

Loss and grief are a part of all of our lives yet navigating grief can feel overwhelming. It can be a struggle to cope with the death of a loved one. This presentation provides a guide to the different types of loss and how they affect us. We will address common myths about grief. We will also discuss the different categories of grief and grief-informed care. Participants will learn coping strategies and how best to support grieving loved ones. Resources for grief support will also be shared. Participants are encouraged to share stories and experiences if they feel comfortable doing so. We aim to build a safe space to honor loss, integrate grief, and support one another.

Presented by Maureen Burns (she/her/ella), a Community Health Worker / Promotora de Salud with The HAP Foundation. Maureen works in Rogers Park and surrounding communities, providing free and culturally affirming health education, and linking patients and loved ones to resources within their community. She has over 15 years of experience working in health care and a Bachelor of Arts degree in community health, culture, and aging.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

How to Attend
This event takes place on Zoom. Registration is required and you must register at least 24 hours before the event. Only one registration per household is needed. You’ll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. Automatic transcription is included in all CPL events using Zoom.

photo credit: Nick Fewings, Unsplash

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Tech Talk
Jul
17
1:00 PM13:00

Tech Talk

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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Edgewater Memory Cafe
Jul
18
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, and Chicago Methodist Senior Services.

Registration recommended but not required.

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RTA Programs & Assistance Table (Walk-in Event)
Jul
19
10:00 AM10:00

RTA Programs & Assistance Table (Walk-in Event)

Join us for a special drop-in event in celebration of Disability Pride month at Chicago Public Library. Stop by the Edgewater Branch lobby to meet with Katie from the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) for personal assistance with applications for RTA Fare Programs (Reduced Fare and Ride Free), as well as ADA Paratransit and the Taxi Access Program (TAP). For those interested in applying for a card, please bring an ID and proof of disability (if applicable). For those interested in applying for a Ride Free card, please complete the Benefit Access Program application through the Illinois Department on Aging prior to coming in.

This event is offered in partnership with Edgewater Branch Library.

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Coffee & Conversation
Jul
22
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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Support When Living with a Serious Illness
Jul
22
1:00 PM13:00

Support When Living with a Serious Illness

When we or someone we love is diagnosed with a serious illness it can be a scary and confusing time. We often avoid thinking about these situations until we have to because it can be overwhelming. We want to make sure that if you are ever needing support, you are prepared and empowered. This presentation will help explain the different kinds of support available and how to access care when needed. Learn about palliative care and how it can help at any stage of a serious illness. Learn about holistic hospice care for those facing end-of-life, even when cures fail, there is still much that can be done to support patients and their families. You don’t have to face a serious illness alone! 

Presented by Maureen Burns (she/her/ella), a Community Health Worker / Promotora de Salud with The HAP Foundation.  Maureen works in Rogers Park and surrounding communities, providing free and culturally affirming health education, and linking patients and loved ones to resources within their community. She has over 15 years of experience working in health care and a Bachelor of Arts degree in community health, culture, and aging.

Registration recommended.

Held in partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

Photo credit: National Cancer Society, Unsplash

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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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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Jul
31
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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Coffee & Conversation
Aug
5
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 →
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.

View Event →
Edgewater Community Music Jam
Aug
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.

View Event →
Flashback Dance Party
Aug
12
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

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.

View Event →
Tech Talk
Aug
14
1:00 PM13:00

Tech Talk

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 →
Edgewater Memory Cafe
Aug
15
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 and Methodist Senior Services.

Registration recommended but not required.

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Coffee & Conversation
Aug
19
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 →
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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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Aug
28
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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Coffee & Conversation
Sep
2
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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Flashback Dance Party
Sep
9
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

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.

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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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Coffee & Conversation
Sep
16
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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Edgewater Memory Cafe
Sep
19
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, and Chicago Methodist Senior Services.

Registration recommended but not required.

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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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Coffee & Conversation
Sep
30
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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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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Coffee & Conversation
Oct
14
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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Flashback Dance Party
Oct
14
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

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.

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Edgewater Memory Cafe
Oct
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, and Chicago Methodist Senior Services.

Registration recommended but not required.

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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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Coffee & Conversation
Oct
28
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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Coffee & Conversation
Nov
11
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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Flashback Dance Party
Nov
11
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

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.

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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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Edgewater Memory Cafe
Nov
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, and Chicago Methodist Senior Services.

Registration recommended but not required.

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Coffee & Conversation
Nov
25
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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Coffee & Conversation
Dec
9
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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Flashback Dance Party
Dec
9
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party

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.

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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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Edgewater Memory Cafe
Dec
19
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, and Chicago Methodist Senior Services.

Registration recommended but not required.

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Coffee & Conversation
Dec
23
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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Theater Outing: Neighborhood Watch
Jun
7
7:30 PM19:30

Theater Outing: Neighborhood Watch

In the weeks following the 2024 election, Paul—a suburban family man—lives in terror of what's to come. When his new Muslim neighbor Mo moves in next door, Paul finds himself caught in an internal battle between his deepest fears and his liberal beliefs. 

Special Offer for Our Readers $10 tickets with promo code VILLAGE25

Get Your Tickets Here

Don't miss this timely and thought-provoking world premiere that explores the complexities of modern suburban life and the bridges we build—or burn—with our neighbors.

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Dinner at Moody's Pub
Jun
7
5:15 PM17:15

Dinner at Moody's Pub

Did you know that Moody's Pub has been in Edgewater for 56 years? Discover why this is a local treasure or return to a favorite place for patio dining. Then we'll head across the street to Jackalope Theatre for the world premiere of Neighborhood Watch. Register by Thursday, June 5 so we know how many seats to save: email bakane@rcn.com.

See the separate program listing for how to get your discounted theatre tickets. Come and dine with us even if you don’t plan to attend the theatre outing.

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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Jun
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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Tech Talk
Jun
5
1:00 PM13:00

Tech Talk

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. The June topic is: Technology Designed for Older Adults

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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Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center Mobile Health Unit
Jun
5
8:00 AM08:00

Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center Mobile Health Unit

We are pleased to offer another opportunity for vets to come to the Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center Mobile Health Unit: Thursday, June 5, 8 to noon. at the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway.

The Mobile Health Unit will offer veterans health check-ups and screenings, immunizations, blood pressure checks, memory evaluations, referrals to resources, a social worker and more. This will be on a walk-in basis; no appointment is needed.  Please bring your Veteran ID. If questions, please call 312-569-5449.

According to Dr. B. Keith Taylor of Jesse Brown VA, "We have an entire team ready to serve our veterans." If you are not a veteran yourself, please help to spread the word to any veterans you know.     

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Hand & Foot Canasta
Jun
2
1:00 PM13:00

Hand & Foot Canasta

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 limited to 20 people per week. Please register for this session on Eventbrite to reserve your space.

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Greek World Dance Class
Jun
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 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)
Jun
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 June 1st are:

Paths of Glory - IMDB 8.4/10 (1957) A colonel must deal with the mutiny of his men and a glory-seeking general after his force retreats from an impossible attack.

 Director: Stanley Kubrick

 Stars: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker and Adolphe Menjou

Lady Bird - IMDB 7.4/10 (2017) A fiercely independent teenager longs for sophistication, and opportunity while wanting to get out of her hometown and away from her complicated family.

 Director: Greta Gerwig

 Writer: Greta Gerwig

 Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Tracy Letts

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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Join Us for On the Spot Theatre Company's Play
May
29
7:00 PM19:00

Join Us for On the Spot Theatre Company's Play

“The Cuckoo Clock”

Presented by On the Spot Theatre Company

Berger Park Coach House Theater - 6205 N Sheridan Road

A magical drama with dance set in Victorian England.

When a young girl moves in with her seemingly ancient Aunts, she discovers a magical house in Victorian England where the charming cuckoo clock comes to life and reveals a world of enchantment and adventure. Travel along with our heroine as she learns ever so much about kindness, friendship, and the sustaining power of love. Who knew that growing up and being at home could be such fun.

Edgewater Villagers are invited for a special price of $9.00.

Click this link to purchase tickets by May 10 to ensure a seat. You can still purchase after the 10th, but tickets may be sold out as the site will be open to the public.

https://onthespottheatrecompany.weebly.com/edgewater-village-group-tickets.html

Meet for dinner before the play at “The Waterfront Cafe” - 5:00 - weather permitting only!

Waterfront is located next to the theatre.

Please register with Betsy Kane - bakane@rcn.com

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Dinner at The Waterfront Cafe Before the Theater
May
29
5:00 PM17:00

Dinner at The Waterfront Cafe Before the Theater

he Waterfront Cafe

Thursday, May 29 - 5:00 pm

6219 N Sheridan (just N of Granville).

waterfrontcafechicago.com 

All are welcome, not just Theatre ticket holders. 

Enjoy pre-theatre dining on an outdoor patio. Located in Berger Park Cultural Center and is housed in a historic landmark coach house.

Try one of their of fresh salads, sandwiches or even a lobster roll.  

Place your order at the entrance and join us at the tables. Will have an EVC sign at the table so you can spot us. No reservations, so arrive early to avoid a long wait in line.

Register by Wednesday, May 28, so we know how many seats to save. 

Betsy Kane: bakane@rcn.com

If the weather is cold/rainy, dining will be cancelled.


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Coffee & Conversation
May
27
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. This week’s topics are:

1) Decline in birth rates throughout much of the world: Why? What are the positives? The negatives?

2 ) Pope Leo XIV: Why was he elected? What it means for USA?

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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Edgewater Community Music Jam
May
22
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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Hand & Foot Canasta
May
19
1:00 PM13:00

Hand & Foot Canasta

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 limited to 20 people per week. Please register for this session on Eventbrite to reserve your space.

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Greek World Dance Class
May
19
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)
May
18
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 May 18th are:

The Lake House            IMDB 6.8/10       (2006)

A former occupant of an unusual lakeside house begins to exchange love letters–across time, with its former resident, a frustrated architect. It’s a beautiful and magical tale of impossible love. 

  • Director: Alejandro Agresti

  • Stars: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and Christopher Plummer

Cabaret      IMDB 7.8/10       (1972)

A cabaret club entertainer in pre-war Berlin romances a college student and a wealthy Baron–all living in their own world, while the Nazi’s rise to power around them.

  • Director: Bob Fosse

  • Stars: Liza Minelli, Michael York and Helmut Griem

 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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Edgewater Memory Cafe
May
16
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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Tech Talk
May
15
1:00 PM13:00

Tech Talk

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.

May’s Tech Talk will cover Artificial Intelligence.

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

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Flashback Dance Party - Prom Night
May
13
6:30 PM18:30

Flashback Dance Party - Prom Night

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.

For May’s Dance Party, we encourage you to wear Prom attire.

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
May
13
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. This week’s topics are:

  • The Trump threats to Sanctuary City status: What is he threatening? What he actually can do?

  • Public Transportation: Current challenges in Chicago area.

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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Edgewater Community Music Jam
May
10
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)
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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Movie Chat Series (on Zoom)
May
4
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 May 4th are:

Oppenheimer     IMDb 8.3/10     2023

A dramatization of the life and fate of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his leadership of the project to invent & develop the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan.

  • Director: Christopher Nolan

  • Stars: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon

French Connection    IMDb 7.7/10    1971

A pair of tough NYPD detectives try to intercept a huge heroin shipment from Marseilles but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal.

  • Director: William Friedkin

  • Stars: Gene Hackman, Roy Schneider and Fernando Rey

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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What's Going On With Social Security?
May
1
4:00 PM16:00

What's Going On With Social Security?

The Chicagoland Villages Collaborative Invites you to

What’s going on with Social Security? with Mark Miller

A program via Zoom, free but registration required

What’s going on at the Social Security Administration? A high-profile shakeup of the Social Security Administration has created new worries for retirees - and people getting close to retirement - about accessing benefits. The Trump administration’s DOGE initiative has called for a reduction of about 12% in the SSA workforce at a time when its staffing already is at a historical low and the number of applicants is rising as the country ages. Many experts worry about a brain drain at the agency, as people with deep experience and knowledge about SSA systems depart. The administration also is sharply narrowing the scope of transactions that can be accomplished by calling the SSA toll-free phone line. 

The turmoil is making it more difficult for some people to apply for Social Security benefits. The SSA also processes Medicare applications, which could get caught up in the problems, too. 

Who is most at risk? What steps can you take to protect yourself?

This program is free but registration is required: Register HERE

Mark Miller is a nationally-recognized journalist and author covering retirement and aging. He contributes to The New York Times and Morningstar. His free RetirementRevised newsletter can be found here. Mark's most recent book is Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track.

What is the Chicagoland Villages Collaborative?

There are eight “Villages” in the Chicago area, all part of the International Village Movement—grassroots organizations of older adults designed to help people age and thrive in their communities. Each Village reflects its community and leadership. 

We invite you to contact a Village in your area to learn more about what we do and how you can join. 

South Loop, Bronzeville: South Loop Village,https://www.southloopvillage.org/

Oak Park/River Forest: Arbor West Neighbors, https://www.arborwestneighbors.org/join

South Side/Hyde Park: Chicago Hyde Park Village, https://www.chpv.org/

Far North Side: Edgewater Village Chicago https://www.evchicago.org/

North Shore suburbs: North Shore Village https://www.nsvnetwork.org/

Edgewater Beach Apartments: LiveAgeWell, https://www.liveagewell.com/ 

Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast, Loop: Skyline Village Chicago https://www.skylinevillagechicago.org/

Lincoln Park, Near North side: The Village Chicago https://thevillagechicago.org/

A Program

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Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center Mobile Health Unit
May
1
8:00 AM08:00

Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center Mobile Health Unit

We are pleased to offer another opportunity for vets to come to the Jesse Brown Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center Mobile Health Unit: Thursday, May 1, 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway.

The Mobile Health Unit will offer veterans health check-ups and screenings, immunizations, blood pressure checks, memory evaluations, referrals to resources, a social worker and more. This will be on a walk-in basis; no appointment is needed.  Please bring your Veteran ID. If questions, please call 312-569-5449.

According to Dr. B. Keith Taylor of Jesse Brown VA, "We have an entire team ready to serve our veterans." If you are not a veteran yourself, please help to spread the word to any veterans you know.     

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Coffee & Conversation
Apr
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. This week’s topics will be:

  • Trump’s Tariffs: What’s his true objective? Is “free trade” with China sustainable? Why has Trump been so erratic in implementation of his tariffs? What’s the future of international trade?

  • Trump and immigration law: What should be the rights to free expression for visitors/migrants? For student visa holders? Green card recipients?

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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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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Hand & Foot Canasta
Apr
28
1:00 PM13:00

Hand & Foot Canasta

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 limited to 20 people per week. Please register for this session on Eventbrite to reserve your space.

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After Theatre Dining at Chengdu Impression
Apr
26
7:00 PM19:00

After Theatre Dining at Chengdu Impression

Join us for an authentic Sichuan dining experience at one of the best Chinese restaurants in Chicago (per Time Out Chicago).

Chendu is dedicated to using seasonally fresh ingredients incorporated in every dish of their extensive menu. Enjoy Peking Duck, Cumin Lamb, Orange Beef, vegetarian dishes and much more. See menu.

Please register by Friday, April 25th. 

email 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.


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EVC Theatre Event - “No Such Thing” at Rivendell Theater
Apr
26
4:00 PM16:00

EVC Theatre Event - “No Such Thing” at Rivendell Theater

Once a sought-after screenwriter, Ren finds herself “a woman of a certain age” at a crossroads of social and professional invisibility. No Such Thing charts the unpredictable changes in a society that downsizes women out of their most productive years. 2 hours with intermission.

$15 Discount tickets available for Edgewater Village! 

If you cannot join our group on April 26, you can use our code for another available date.

Reserve at: rivendelltheatre.org/nosuchthing 

Discount Code: VILLAGE

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Edgewater Community Music Jam
Apr
24
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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