About us
This group is for anyone who 50 and older wanting to remain active and enjoy the activities available in Chicago. We welcome anyone who wants to meet new people & DO SOMETHING FUN! We will do more than just eat & drink, but we will have events that are centered on food and conversation.
"Active" means doing some of what this great city offers. Events like music and dancing, shows and exhibits, theater and maybe an occasional movie. There will also be things such as dining and meet ups at coffee shops. In warmer months, there will be opportunities for outdoor activities.
I live in Ch8cago and will primarily list events in Chicago.
Group members are encouraged to propose events, and I will be happy to list them on the group webpage.
Thanks,
Rob
Upcoming events
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🌸 Hidden Gems & Grand Mansions — Logan Square Heritage Walk! 🏛️
St John Berchmans Catholic Church (Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish), 2519 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL, US🌸 Hidden Gems & Grand Mansions — Logan Square Heritage Walk! 🏛️
Walking Logan Square’s Grand Boulevards
Celebrate spring with a private guided walk through one of Chicago's most architecturally and historically rich neighborhoods!
🌳✨ As the boulevards come into bloom, we'll explore the heart of Logan Square's Historic Boulevard District — where elegant homes, lush landscaping, and landmark monuments tell the story of a community shaped by design, diversity, and time. 💫
Come walk, learn, and enjoy the spring sunshine with us — it's a great way to explore Chicago and meet new faces! 🌇🎤 Led by your passionate, ever-curious guide (that's me!) — perfect for architecture lovers, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys being a tourist in their own city! 😊
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📍 LOGISTICS
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:15 PM 📍
Start: St. John Berchmans Catholic Church, 2519 W. Logan Blvd, Chicago
🏁 End: Illinois Centennial Monument, Logan Square
💰 $20 per person — due at start of tour
💵 Cash preferred (exact change appreciated) | PayPal, Zelle & Venmo also accepted🌸 Tour Highlights:
- 🏛️ Architectural gems from the 1880s to the 1930s — Prairie, Queen Anne & Romanesque styles
- 🦅 The Illinois Centennial Monument and its symbolic carvings
- 🌳 Landscaped medians and spring blossoms lining the boulevards
- 📚 Stories of the people, homes & movements that shaped the area
⚠️ IMPORTANT PARKING NOTE The tour ends approximately 1 mile from the starting point — plan your parking accordingly! I recommend finding a spot in the middle of the route to minimize your walk back. 🚗
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🗺️ Route Highlights (stops subject to change):
🏛️ St. John Berchmans Catholic Church
🏠 John Rath House
🏠 Ryan House
⛪ Episcopal Church of the Advent — now condos
🏢 Gerson Apartment Building
🏠 Uber House / Uber Flats
🏠 S. Finchell House
🧊 Rustman Ice House
🏠 T. Steinbach House
🏦 Former Logan Square Trust & Savings Bank Building
🏡 Comfort Station 🎭 Logan Square Auditorium
⛪ Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
🏛️ Illinois Centennial Monument (tour ends here!)
⛪ Grace United Methodist Church (optional)
🎪 Aloft Circus Arts (optional)***
🏛️ ABOUT LOGAN SQUARE
Named for Civil War general and statesman John A. Logan, Logan Square is home to one of Chicago's most striking intersections — a grand convergence of Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard, and Milwaukee Avenue. 🌟 At its heart lies the Illinois Centennial Monument, an iconic column erected in 1918 to celebrate 100 years of Illinois statehood, designed by leading minds including architect William Le Baron Jenney and landscape architect Jens Jensen as the northwest terminus of Chicago's elegant Boulevard System.The neighborhood stretches back to early settlements annexed to Chicago in 1889, home to waves of English, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, and Jewish immigrants. Milwaukee Avenue — one of Chicago's oldest roads — became the community's central cultural and commercial corridor. From monumental architecture to immigrant roots, this tour uncovers the layers of history that make Logan Square one of the city's most storied neighborhoods! 🏘️
👟 WHAT TO BRING
- 👟 Comfortable walking shoes
- 💧 Water bottle
- 🧥 Weather-appropriate attire
- 💰 $20 tour fee (exact change appreciated; cash preferred but Zelle, Venmo & PayPal accepted)
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🍽️ OPTIONAL LUNCH AFTER After the walk, some of us may grab a bite at one of these nearby spots! 🍴 💵 Bring cash — some venues don't do separate checks!
- 🍺 The Harding Tavern — 2732 N. Milwaukee Ave | https://thehardingtavern.com/
- ☕ Café Con Leche — 2714 N. Milwaukee Ave | https://www.cafeconlechels.com/
- 🍫 Chiqueolatte Chicago — 2643 N. Milwaukee Ave | https://chiqueolattelogansquare.square.site/
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🚇 GETTING THERE
🚇 CTA Trip Planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
🚗 Street parking along Milwaukee, Logan Blvd, Kedzie & surrounding side streets
⚠️ Watch for permit parking signs!📱 Lost or running late? Call/text 312.835.4259
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⚠️ NO-SHOW POLICY
- 😬 3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month event ban
- ⏰ Update your RSVP before the event start time; after that, message the host directly
- 👋 Check in with the host upon arrival
- 🚫 Continual no-shows = removal from the group
4 attendees
🍷 36 Wines. 12 Stops. Spring Into Lincoln Square for The 2026 Wine Stroll! 🌸
DANK Haus, 5th Floor Ballroom, 4740 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, US🍷 36 Wines. 12 Stops. Spring Into Lincoln Square for the 2026 Wine Stroll! 🌸
LINCOLN SQUARE SPRING WINE STROLL – ROUTE C-BUY TIX NOW AS THIS WILL SELL OUT!
Wine Stroll is the Lincoln Square's most popular bi-annual event, and a great way to support the neighborhood while tasting and discovering new wine regions and varietals. Taste through a carefully curated variety of wines, along with a light assortment delicious hors d'oeuvres from area restaurants. Wine Stroll is the perfect way to explore new businesses and see just what makes this community so special!
📍 LOGISTICS
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
⏰ 5:50–9:00 PM (stroll starts at 6 pm)
📍 Meet at DANK Haus German American Cultural Center (5th floor), 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago
👟 Wear comfortable shoes — we'll be walking in and out of stores all evening!
🌧️ Rain or shine event🎟️ TICKETS REQUIRED click link below
💰 $60 + fees —
🎟️ Get tickets on Eventbrite: 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-wine-stroll-2026-tickets-1985460237016⚡ Tickets sell fast — last year sold out in 4 days! Check back here for the link.
🪪 All ticket holders must be of legal drinking age. IDs checked at check-in.
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🌸 THE SCOOP Lincoln Square's beloved bi-annual Wine Stroll is BACK — and we're doing Route C together! 🥂 Sip your way through 12 local shops and restaurants along Lincoln, Lawrence, and Damen, tasting up to 36 different wines paired with light bites from neighborhood eateries. 🍽️ It's the perfect spring evening out — and a great way to explore what makes this community so special! ✨
🍾 WHAT TO EXPECT
- 🍷 Check in at DANK Haus (5th floor) to receive your wine glass and tasting guide
- 🏪 Visit 12 businesses and taste up to 36 wines (2 oz pours at each stop)
- 😋 Sample food bites along the way — many stops offer tasty treats!
- 👟 Walk ends at a different location than where we start, so plan accordingly
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Route C businesses are NOT revealed until the night of the event — that's part of the fun!
The LSR Wine Stroll transforms the retail establishments and restaurants of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood into wine tasting destinations.
Each Spring, the LSR Wine Stroll transforms the retail establishments and restaurants of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood into wine tasting destinations. Over 30 businesses participate, each offering a carefully curated variety of wines in 2-oz sample pours, along with a light assortment of hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants. This event is a great way to tour new businesses and see just what makes our community so special.
🎉 Here's a sneak peek at the full pool of the 22 participating businesses we could visit:
• Augusta Food and Wine
• Bistro Campagne
• The Book Cellar
• The Chopping Block
• DANK Haus
• ENJOY, An Urban General Store
• Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
• Gearhead Outfitters
• Genevieve
• Jerry's
• L&M Fine Foods
• Lincoln Square Dental Spa
• Lincoln Square Spice Co.
• Lyons Family Eye Care
• Midwest Nice
• Neighborly
• Nomadic Ant
• Planet Access
• Raw Edge
• Stanley Brown Jewelist
• StretchLab
• Timeless Toys🚌 GETTING THERE
🚇 CTA Trip Planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/🚗 Limited street parking in Lincoln Square — use SpotHero or ParkingWhiz for best rates
📱 Lost or running late? Call/text 312.835.4259
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⚠️ NO-SHOW POLICY
- 😬 3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month event ban
- ⏰ Update your RSVP before the event start time; after that, message the host directly
- 👋 Check in with the host upon arrival
- 🚫 Continual no-shows = removal from the group
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