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Get the Facts on Boosters- A COVID-19 Update

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Join our continuing series and learn more about the vaccine booster shot from Dr. Michael Ison, MD MS FIDSA FAST, Professor, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Organ Transplantation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He’ll review who needs it, why you need it, and how and where you get it. Presentation by Zoom. Do you have questions for Dr. Ison? Indicate “Dr. Ison” in the subject line and send in advance to: info@skylinevillagechicago.org

Registration Required. Sign up at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdOuprjooEtwigzKlCaXl7CEOBMF

Forward Chicago Activities

Forward Chicago presents

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We will be meeting monthly for enlightening topics.

First Thursdays
Thursday, February 4, 2020 at 10:00-11:00 am

February 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
April 1, 2021
May 6, 2021
June 3, 2021
July 1, 2021
August 5, 2021

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 857 5984 0274
Password: 020137

Call In
312-626-6799 (Chicago)

Health, connection, and community: Being together while we are apart 
Join us on Thursdays to learn more about how you can stay connected during this time when all of us are apart. We’ll talk about ways to stay healthy, combat loneliness and keep a sense of togetherness even when we’re not together. 

For more information, visit ForwardChicago.org or call 773-633-8312.

Forward Chicago Activities

Forward Chicago Presents Meet Our Members

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Meet Our Members

Join us as we begin a new line of programming and we learn from our wonderful members.

Please join us as we find out amazing things about one another. We all have something to teach, and we all can stand to learn a bit about our members.

Please let us know if you want to be included.

Storytelling is timeless.

Thursday, February 4, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 am

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85759840274

Meeting ID: 857 5984 0274


Password: 020137

housing, Policy Issues

Ideas into Action – Housing Action Group coming Oct 1

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Ideas into Action – Housing for The Future

There are various but limited housing options – we need more in our neighborhood. The first step is to evaluate what current exists and explore the possibilities.

Join us on 4 days as we tour some existing housing options on the Northside. Dates are in the afternoons from 2 – 5pm 10/1, 10/3, 10/16, & 10/18.

RSVP, we will carpool, and seats are limited.

Please call 773-633-8312 or email

info@forwardchicago.org

Are you interested in shared housing? Let us know that too! This is a potential solution – email Dara at info@forwardchicago.org

Community Events, Forward Chicago Activities, housing, Lifelong Learning, Local Programs & Services, Policy Issues

Current Events Discussion Group Starting Sept 30

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Current Events Flyer 2019

Listen to a talk, discuss what is happening, and add your ideas for change.

Chicago is a happening place, a place of fertile ideas. Let’s keep it up by listening to experts and discussing deep questions about topics that will be changing your world.

Sept 30 – – Is your vote safe? Who gets left out? Chicago’s concerns for the election.

Jim Allen, Chicago Board of Elections

Oct 14 – Chicago policing and community.

Wesley G Skogan, University of Chicago 

Oct 28 – Housing: Can we develop safe,affordable housing for Chicago? Noah Moskowitz, ONE Northside

Nov 11 The budget and graduated income tax.

Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

Nov 25 – Our changing earth: safe water, soil andair with climate change.

Aaron Durnbaugh, Loyola University

Dec 9 – Education: Schools for Chicago’s future.

Cassie Walker Burke, Chalkbeat.org

 Time: 6pm-8pm

Place:Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago

Special prizes for those UNDER 30. Let us hear your voice.

Come to one, come to all – your choice!

Contact: Forward Chicago 773-633-8312 or email: info@forwardchicago.org

Facilitators: Dr. Tana Durnbaugh and Pat Wilder

Co-Sponsors:League of Women Voters Northside Unit, Forward Chicago, 40th Aldermanic Ward, 47thAldermanic Ward, Sulzer Regional Library

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Great Decisions 2019

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Join an 8 week discussion and reading group about foreign policy. Designed by the Foreign Policy Association, this dynamic Chicago covers topic like migrations, relations with Mexico, nuclear negotiations, and cyber conflicts. The Chicago Northside Great Decisions meets in June and July on Mondays starting at 6:45pm. Cost is $35.00 for book and materials. Registration required. Enjoyed by enthusiastic and thoughtful people for 4 years. Scholarships available.
Dates and Times: Mondays in June and July 6:45-8:45
Location: Sulzer Library 4455 N Lincoln Ave- Community Room
Click here to register
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Help Mayor-elect Lightfoot’s Transition Team Understand the Importance of “A Livable Chicago for All Ages”

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Mayor-elect Lightfoot’s Transition Team is trying to be very transparent and has called out for citizen input. This is a great chance to help the Mayor-elect understand the importance of “A Livable Chicago for All Ages” and how this goal fits well with other important civic goals. But we need to provide our ideas to the Transition Team.

Please use the link https://bettertogetherchicago.com/submit-an-idea/ to get your ideas to the mayor. Use this link to find easy directions:

CAC Submit an Idea instructions to Mayor Elect 5_19

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National Senior Health and Fitness Day

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Senior Health Day LogoSenior Day Flier 2019

Join us as we celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Come to Galter Life Center and take part in lectures, classes, raffles and goodie bags. There will be health screenings as well.

When: Wednesday May 29th

Time: 9am-8pm

Location: Galter Life Center-5157 N Francisco Ave

Cost: Free for you and a friend- You must bring a photo id and complete a questionnaire upon arrival.

Note: Make your reservation for individual classes, lectures  and services at the Courtesy Desk or call 773-878-9936 ext 5660