Chicago Hyde Park Village

10/28/2025

🧠 Want to boost your brainpower with just a few minutes a day?
Join CHPV’s new StrongerMemory class!

This 12-week program can help improve memory with just 20–30 minutes of simple daily activities like reading, writing, and math. It’s easy, effective, and fun — plus you’ll get a workbook to guide you.

📅 Nov 3, 2025 – Feb 2, 2026
🖥️ Mondays, 1:15–1:45pm CT (via Zoom)
💵 $5 CHPV Members | $10 Non-members
👉 Register by Nov 3: https://chpv.org/strongermemory

Whether you want to keep your mind sharp or are living with mild cognitive impairment, StrongerMemory can help you stay engaged and connected.

09/12/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! 🎉

has been awarded $37,272 from the Local Impact Grants Challenge! These unrestricted funds will help us continue building a caring, age-friendly community of “neighbors helping neighbors” here on Chicago’s South Side.

We’re honored to be recognized alongside so many amazing organizations across the country—and grateful to and for supporting this effort to strengthen local communities. 💙

Learn more about this national program and all of this year’s recipients here: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/comcast-nbcuniversal-announces-2.5-million-in-unrestricted-grants-to-69-nonprofits

Comcast NBCUniversal Announces $2.5 Million in Unrestricted Grants to 69 Nonprofits

07/03/2025

🍦 CHPV Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social! 🍨

➡️ Inviting all New Volunteers, Year-round Community Volunteers, Student Volunteers, Committee Members, Board Members, Interest Group Leaders, and ALL volunteers!

🕓 Wednesday, July 9, 4–5pm
Augustana Lutheran Church
5500 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

‼️ PLEASE RSVP!
https://chpv.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=339585&item_id=2658725

Come and celebrate YOURSELVES — our volunteers — who do incredible work each and every day. Here are some of the ways that CHPV volunteers enrich the lives of older adults and our community:

⭐️ Organizing and running our luncheons, outings, affinity groups and various programs
⭐ Visiting older adults in their home
⭐ Providing tech support
⭐ Giving rides to medical appointments and other errands
⭐ And many, many, many more good deeds...

We look forward to seeing you then!

LEARN MORE about volunteering with CHPV at https://chpv.org/volunteeropportunities

06/28/2025

Dementia Friendly Hyde Park, administered by Chicago Hyde Park Village, is proud to be a Sky Rocket sponsor of the 4th on 5rd Parade!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Thanks to Dementia Friendly Hyde Park, a Sky Rocket-level sponsor of the 4th on 53rd Parade, Festival & Concert Series.

Dementia Friendly Hyde Park is a part of a national movement called Dementia Friendly America, which seeks to raise awareness about the impact of dementia on communities. Various stakeholders in Hyde Park are working collaboratively to ensure that our community is equipped with adequate information, training, and resources to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. We look forward to everyone getting involved, including community members, clinics, residential settings, businesses, local government agencies, and faith communities.

Thanks, Dementia Friendly Hyde Park, we're grateful for your support in making the 4th on 53rd a beloved local tradition!

https://www.chpv.org/dfhp

03/19/2025

🌸✨ Celebrate Holi with CHPV! Join Our March Lunch Gathering! 🇮🇳🍽️

Get ready for a vibrant afternoon as we explore the traditions of India and Holi, the Festival of Colors! 🎨🌞 Join us for a delicious lunch gathering on Wednesday, March 26, where we'll learn about Holi’s rich history, its joyous celebrations, and its deep cultural significance.

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Location: Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park
🔗 Registration required: https://chpv.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=339585&item_id=2444806
💲 Fee: $15 for CHPV Members; $20 for Non-Members

Enjoy great food, meaningful conversation, and a splash of festive spirit! Holi is all about renewal, friendship, and community—just like CHPV! 🌿💛

03/17/2025

Jack Spicer and Debra Hammond of the Promontory Point Conservancy recently joined us at our monthly Zoom Drop-In to discuss the future of Promontory Point. Watch the video now! Save the Point Again

Promontory Point: How to Save the Point!March 12, 2025Jack Spicer and Debra Hammond of the Promontory Point Conservancy discuss the future of Promontory Poin...

11/05/2024

Come to Augustana for a Thanksgiving Day Meal, organized by the Chicago Hyde Park Village and hosted by Augustana. RSVP at https://chpv.org/thanksgiving

10/20/2024

🍻 It's Oktoberfest at Chicago Hyde Park Village! 🍻
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
10:30am – 1:00pm
REGISTER NOW!
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TONIGHT!
https://chpv.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=339585&item_id=2303365

🍺 🥨 🇩🇪 🌭 🍺 🥨 🇩🇪 🌭

(Photos by Brett Sayles on Pexels)

10/09/2024

Ageism is a pervasive issue that negatively impacts our health, well-being, financial security, and the economy. It manifests in stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination based on age, affecting individuals of all ages.

Fortunately, we can combat ageism by raising awareness and taking action. Ageism Awareness Day on October 9, 2024, provides an opportunity to shine a spotlight on this issue and promote positive aging.

By working together, we can . Here are our top priorities for 2024:

• Encourage public advocacy: Motivate more individuals and organizations to speak out against ageism.
• Expand awareness: Foster recognition of Ageism Awareness Day in new communities and organizations.
• Flood the digital landscape: Share pro-aging content on social media and in traditional media outlets.

Let's make a difference and create an age-inclusive society for all. Learn more at https://asaging.org/ageism-awareness

Chicago Hyde Park Village strives every day to make our neighborhood, city, and nation an age-friendly, anti-ageist place where people can age happily and healthfully in community.

10/08/2024

Join us tomorrow for our monthly free Zoom Drop-In: "S*x and Relationships as We Age" with Margaret Huyck
Oct 9, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM Central time https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5AtduCpqzIpOH7LaN6_vqL6H4mTrhC-ng #/registration

This presentation will consider changes in sexuality and intimate relationships in later life. In what ways could we be changing the "S*xual Scripts" we developed earlier in life to give us greater gratification now? How can we find the partnerships that we cherish for our mature years?

Chicago Hyde Park Village's free Zoom Drop-In series is held every 2nd Wednesday of the month. This presentation will consider changes in sexuality and intimate relationships in later life. In what ways could we be changing the "S*xual Scripts" we developed earlier in life to give us greater gratifi...

09/24/2024

Join our Tech Support Pop-Up this Friday and help us welcome the The University of Chicago class of '28 to Hyde Park.

Having technical difficulties? Want to learn new tips? Bring your tech devices (and woes) for an in-person technical support session with University of Chicago students! RSVP requested! https://chpv.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=339585&item_id=2396364