What we’re about
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 (3)
See all- 🌿✨Palmer Square: Step Inside Logan Square’s Gems - House Walk 2025🌳🏡✨Old Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL
🌿✨ Palmer Square: Step Inside Logan Square’s Gems - Housewalk 2025 🌳🏡✨
🏛️ 35th Biennial Logan Square House & Garden Walk 2025 with Palmer Square Focus
📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Kickoff: Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church
3062 W Palmer Square, Chicago, IL 60647
🎟️ Tickets required✨ Logan Square Preservation proudly presents the 35th Biennial House & Garden Walk—a rare chance to step inside some of Logan Square’s most stunning historic homes & gardens, with a special spotlight on Palmer Square.
***🌟 What’s Included
- Guided interior access to 10 sites, including:
- 7 historic homes on Palmer Square
- Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church (1910, Lowe & Bollenbacher)
- Additional unique homes, from the "Schwinn Mansion” on Humboldt Blvd to a converted church residence
- 🚗 Vintage Car Show – 50+ collectible cars lining Palmer Square’s north side
- 👩🏫 Docents provide architectural & historical insight at every stop
- 🌳 Explore beautifully kept gardens and the historic Humboldt & Palmer Square boulevards
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🎟️ Tickets
- $35 Early Bird (thru 9/14/25)
- $50 Regular & Day-of
👉 Advance tickets recommended (may sell out!)
🔗 Buy Tickets Here
🔗 Direct Link
(Tip: The system auto-adds a donation—opt out if you wish)
🎟️ Online sales close 9/19/25; after that, purchase at the door at higher price.
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🚶 What to Expect
- Walk runs 10 AM – 5 PM
- We will not end where we start—plan accordingly
- Trolley may be available; otherwise, expect to walk between sites
- We’ll grab a bite nearby after the tour (optional, location TBD)
- Bring comfy shoes + water
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🚗 Getting There & Parking
- CTA: Short walk from the California Blue Line station → CTA Trip Planner
- Street parking available on Kedzie, Fullerton, Humboldt, & side streets (watch permit signs)
- Possible special parking lot—confirmation closer to date
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ℹ️ About the Event
- Started in the early years of Logan Square Preservation, this is the group’s longest-running education & outreach event
- Funds raised support:
- 🌳 Tree planting
- 📜 Historic archives
- 🎉 Free community events
- 🏛️ Preservation advocacy
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🌳 Palmer Square History:
· Named for Charles Palmer, a prominent late-19th-century Chicago developer
· Central green space features a landscaped triangle & fountain, surrounded by grand Tudor Revival, Prairie, and Classical Revival homes
· Historically home to Chicago’s middle- and upper-middle-class families
· Park and homes preserved as part of Logan Square’s historic district, highlighting the neighborhood’s rich architectural heritage📌 RSVP / No-Show Policy
- Cut-off time to update RSVP = event start time
- Must check in with host on arrival
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👉 Don’t miss this chance to step inside 10 historic gems, see vintage cars, and experience the architecture & history of Logan & Palmer Square up close!
- 🌆🌿 Step Into The Villa: Prairie Homes & A Century of Stories 🏠🌸NE Corner of Addison & Pulaski, chicago, IL
🌆🌿 Step Into The Villa: Prairie Homes & A Century of Stories 🏠🌸
Let's explore Irving Park’s Hidden Prairie-Style Treasure on the northwest side on a lovely fall Sunday afternoon!
📆 Sunday, September 28, 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
👣 Approx. 2 hours of walking 1.5 miles
💵 Cost: $20 per person | Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle accepted (pay at start)
🌦️ Outdoors | Casual pace | Rain or shine✨ Come explore a hidden treasure on Chicago’s Northwest Side! 🌆 The Villa neighborhood is a landmarked district and a true Prairie-Style gem. I’ve arranged a private architectural walking tour so you can discover one of the city’s most picturesque areas—filled with early 20th-century Craftsman & Prairie-style homes, leafy parkways, and charming stone planters. We’ll even step inside a house or two to see the interiors! 🏠🌸 Perfect for architecture lovers, history buffs, and anyone curious about a part of the city few ever see.
✨ The tour is led by Villa residents trained as Chicago Architecture Center docents. Our walk will be led by long-time Villa resident, Ruth Mugalian. Along the way, you’ll hear about the district’s 1902 origins, its connection to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style, and the work of architect Clarence Hatzfeld (who later designed the Portage Park fieldhouse & natatorium).
✅ Tour Highlights
· 🏡 Craftsman & Prairie style homes (inside views of 1–2!)
· 🌳 Parkway streets with distinctive stone planters
· 📖 Stories of The Villa’s development as the “Villa addition to Irving Park”
· 🏘️ Homes by Hatzfeld & Knox, and other Wright-influenced architects
· 🎉 A neighborhood featured in books, tours, and even its own centennial festival📍 Tour Route & Logistics
· Start: NE Corner of Addison & Pulaski — 3950 W. Addison, Chicago
· End: About 2 blocks from where we started
· Length: ~2 hours, outdoors, 1.5 miles 🌞🎒 What to Bring
· Water 💧
· Comfy walking shoes 👟
· $20 tour fee 💵 (Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle)
· Umbrella/rain jacket just in case ☔🍽️ After the Tour
After the walk, join us for a late lunch nearby! Options include 🔥🍗 Brasa Roja Pulaski, 🍻🏈 Brudder’s Sports Bar, or 🍕❤️ La Villa Pizzeria—a local favorite since 1972.🌟 About The Villa
A century-old neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side, The Villa is characterized by parkway streets, stone planters, and distinctive examples of early 20th-century residential architecture. The district was built in 1902 by several architects, many visibly influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style. Most notable are the bungalows by Hatzfeld & Knox, whose partner Clarence Hatzfeld went on to design the Portage Park fieldhouse and natatorium. Originally developed as the “Villa addition to Irving Park,” it showcases unique Craftsman and Prairie-style homes fronting on picturesque boulevard-style streets.The Villa has been featured in magazines and books, and is a regular stop on Chicago Architecture Foundation tours. In 2007, the neighborhood celebrated its 100th anniversary with period costumes, horse-and-carriage rides, and recorded oral histories. 🎉📖
🚇 Transportation & Parking
CTA Trip Planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
🚇 Street parking available on Addison, Pulaski & side streets (watch for permit parking signs). 🅿️***
📸 While not a strict photo walk, there will be plenty of opportunities to capture homes, gardens & historic streets! 🌆
🙌 It’s a multi-meetup group event—please keep your RSVP updated and don’t be a no-show!
❗ No-Show Policy:
3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month freeze from future events. Please update RSVP by start time or message host if late.
