April 2017 - July 2017Find us on .com/forwardchicago

Call or RSVP 773-633-8312 info@forwardchicago.org

Forward Chicago is a grassroots all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects neighbors, businesses and local organizations to build a stronger community. Together, we’re creating a neighborhood where people of all ages are active, engaged and influential.

A worldwide trend toward isolationism has also created a groundswell of people calling for togetherness, compassion and a renewed commitment to caring for one another. Each week we see another report about the importance of connection to fight loneliness and the isolation that can impact us at every age and may be especially pertinent as we grow older. It seems counter intuitive in this time of instant communication that more people are feeling isolated, disconnected and alone.

Fostering connection and community in our neighborhoods was, at its inception, one of Forward Chicago’s guiding principles. After 5 years, we continue our work to strengthen bonds from neighbor to neighbor and block to block. This spring and summer are no exception.

Walking group is expanding to another day, Thursdays — an encouraging sign of this group’s commitment to their health, each other and the exploration of our neighborhoods. This group started with one member saying she wanted to walk and look at it now!

With the re-opening of the Davis Theater, we are so pleased to have a monthly movie group starting in April. Get your monthly flick fix with us!

Come Out! Come Out! Wherever You Are!

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Great Decisions, the nation’s largest discussion group on public affairs, will begin again in June at Sulzer Library. The topics are timely, pertinent and promise to provide a lively and enlightening experience.

Aging Chicago Style: A Users Guide will be held June 24th. This day-long conference will cover a variety of topics that will stimulate our thinking and provide a platform for discussion about issues that impact us all.

Our Science Series continues all summer, with an eye toward the Celestial Event of the Century – the Great Eclipse of 2017 on August 21st. We will partner with Sulzer Library for an Eclipse watching event for all!! In the meantime, check out the programming and be sure to join us.

We’re really looking forward to our Annual Historic Site Scavenger Hunt, where we explore our neighborhood’s gems. You may know some, but you don’t know them all!!!

Craft Circle, Lunch Bunch, Dinner Club, Games People Play, and other groups continue to meet and grow each month – everyone and every age welcome. A special thanks to our Ideas into Action group who truly make things happen. This is what it’s all about!

As always, looking Forward!

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Location: Swedish Covenant Hospital We are busy planning – join us at Ideas into Action to make it happen.

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Ideas Into Action This is where ideas come to life. We identify, plan and create programs and initiatives. If you are a thinker or doer, join us!

Third Saturdays: 9:00–10:30am Dates: Apr 15, May 20, June 17, July 15 Location: St. Matthias Convent – 4927 N Claremont (Free parking in lot)

Third Thursdays (RSVP): 12:00-1:30pm Apr 20 Melao Latin Cuisine, 3941 N LincolnMay 18 Rolls and Bowls, 4635 N LincolnJune 15 Savanna Restaurant, 4111 N Lincoln AveJuly 20 Zia’s Lago Vista, 3819 N Ashland Ave

Lunch BunchJoin us for lunch and conversation. We dine

at all types of great local restaurants. $14-$18 covers the

meal, tax and tip.

Second Thursdays (RSVP): 6:00-8:00pm Apr 13 Café Sel Marie, 4729 N LincolnMay 11 Irazu (Costa Rican), 1865 N MilwaukeeJune 8 Potluck! Wineberg Home 4734 N Virginia July 13 Caro Mio, 1827 W Wilson

Third Wednesdays: 10:30am -12:00pmDates: Apr 19, May 17, June 21, July 19 (Bring a 8-inch or 12-inch knitted square) Location: Sulzer Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave – Auditorium

Aging Chicago Style: A User’s Guide

Summer Potluck!

Saturday, June 24 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Save the Date! We’re happy to invite you to our 2nd Conference

Dinner ClubYou said you want to get together for dinner with your neighbors… Join us as we explore BYOB restaurants and be sure to bring a friend. Price $25-$35.

Craft CircleKnitters, quilters, embroiderers, all are welcome. Some months we have guest speakers, and other months we work on projects together.

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Thursday, June 8 | 6:00-8:00pm Location: Wineberg Home, 4734 N Virginia

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Walking ClubWe walk when the weather is fair. We don’t walk in the rain or ice. Check the website or FC Facebook page by 9am for updates.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Apr & May - 10:00am | June & July - 9:00amLocation: Welles Park Gazebo

GREAT DECISIONS Discussion Program on World Affairs Join people across our country in a shared experience to learn and discuss world events like: Trade Policy, South China Sea, Geopolitics of Energy and Nuclear Security.

Registration: $30.00 (Call or see website by May 1 to enroll). Scholarships are available.

Mondays: 7:00 to 8:50pm Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31 Location: Sulzer Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave

From Bugs to the Big Bang Come hear cool science talks at Sulzer Library by University of Chicago scientists.

Tuesdays: 6:00-7:30pmDates: Apr 25 A Brief History of Time May 23 Echolocation Across the Animal Kingdom June 27 Studying the Big Bang from the South Pole July 25 Exploring the Solar Eclipse of 2017Location: Sulzer Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave

Science Speaker Series

ScienceSpeaker SeriesFirst & Third Fridays: 10:00am–1:00pm

Dates: Apr 7 & 21, May 5 & 19, June 2 &16, July 7 & 21 Location: Sulzer Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave – Community Room (No meeting if Library is closed)

Games People Play

Games People PlayInterested in learning or

playing bridge? Join Tana along with 4 tables of bridge players

whose skill level is beginner to expert. Bring a sandwich.

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4th Tuesdays: 4:00-5:45pm

Dates: Apr 25, May 23, June 27, July 25

Location: Gideon Wells, 4300 N Lincoln Ave

Total Eclipse Watch Party Don’t miss the Celestial Event of the Century!

SAVE THE DATE! Monday, Aug 21 Location: Sulzer Library, 4455 N Lincoln Ave

Take Me Out to the Movies! A new group is starting to view and discuss movies at the Davis.

4th Thursdays: 3:30pmDates: Apr 27, May 25, June 22, July 27Location: Davis Theater, 4614 N Lincoln Ave

April 2017 - July 2017Find us on .com/forwardchicago

Call or RSVP 773-633-8312 info@forwardchicago.org

Forward Chicago is thankful for our local Business Connections who share our commitment to community. Our website contains detailed information so that you can shop locally and support them. Let them know you heard

about them from Forward Chicago. You will find Forward Chicago materials at these locations.

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Board: Dara S, Helene W, Karen KF

Facebook Guru: Jerry P (like us on Facebook!)

Walking Club: Jerry P, Ed F

Website Maven: Elaine T

Dinner & Lunch Hosts: Pat G & Pat W

Community Bloggers: Jean A, Jeff R, Dara S

Community Business Connections: Lenore K

Craft Circle: Betty R, Maureen L

Ideas Into Action: Mary Ann I

Games People Play: Tana D

Videographer Extraordinaire: Sylvia S

Newsletter: Lenore K, Elaine T, Helene W, Karen KF

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