Upcoming Events
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
Board Game Night
The last Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., join us to relax and play some games! We'll have some on site, and you're welcome to bring your own. We'll usually start with some quick games, and then if people are up for it, we can do a longer game. (If folks are interested in a much longer game, we can schedule a separate time for that!) All are welcome, ages 14+.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
Garden Club Meetup
First Sunday of the month, 9-11 a.m. Seed / cuttings / perennial exchange, general garden talk. Bring your garden problems for us to discuss, your plant and design questions. Browse our garden books, have some tea, and talk about plants for a bit. Beginners welcome. Houseplants count!
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Board Game Night
The last Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., join us to relax and play some games! We'll have some on site, and you're welcome to bring your own. We'll usually start with some quick games, and then if people are up for it, we can do a longer game. (If folks are interested in a much longer game, we can schedule a separate time for that!) All are welcome, ages 14+.
Friday Morning Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
Basic Earring Design at Bead in Hand
Basic Earring Design is a great way to start working with wire. Learn how to make simple loops, wrapped loops, and dangles using headpins and eyepins -- techniques that can be used in a wide variety of jewelry designs. You'll also get written instructions with diagrams to take home so you'll always have refresher information handy. One session. 2 - 4pm. Details and registration: https://www.beadinhand.com/basic-earring-
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
A Japanese Braiding Technique at Bead in Hand
Learn an ancient style of Japanese braiding but with beads! Using a Kumihimo disk and seed beads you'll create a bracelet in class. Plan ahead as materials must be purchased and prepped prior to class. One session, 2 - 4:30pm. Details and to register: https://www.beadinhand.com/kumihimo-japanese-braiding.html
Friday Morning Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Bead Knotting Techniques
Learn to create new or repair old knotted necklaces. Knotting is all about spacing and finishing, making snug knots and choosing the right materials for the design. You'll learn all about it in this class, with written instructions and helpful tips to take home. One session, 2 - 4:30pm. Details and Registration: https://www.beadinhand.com/knotting.html
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
Beginning Bead Weaving and Peyote Stitch
Master seed beads! Peyote stitch is found in Native American and West African beadwork. It is a very strong stitch that produces off-set rows arranged like brick paving. Once you've learned the stitch, the sky's the limit on projects you can do! One session only, 2 - 4pm. Learn more and register at https://www.beadinhand.com/beginning-bead-weaving-peyote-stitch.html
Friday Morning Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Basic Stringing
Start your beading journey! Basic Stringing will show you the nitty-gritty of working with flexible beading wires and crimp beads. You'll practice making secure finishes using a crimp tool. Written instructions, diagrams and helpful tips are included with your finished project. One session only, 2 - 4pm. Learn more and register at: https://www.beadinhand.com/basic-stringing.html
French-language Conversation Café
Join a casual French-only conversation group where you can practice conversational skills and ask questions about vocabulary and grammar, if you’d like. No pressure – just a fun, relaxed environment. Register at https://www.frenchinstitute.net/registerccs to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card and receive the Zoom link. We meet online on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm.
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
French-language In-Person Conversation Café
Join l’Institut français d’Oak Park at our French-only Conversation Café from 2-3pm every first and third Wednesday of the month at Léa French Café (106 N. Marion Street in Oak Park)! Enjoy practicing French conversation, meeting fellow French speakers and learners, and picking up new vocabulary and cultural knowledge! Register on our website to drop in ($10) or purchase a 5-visit punch card ($50).
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
Friday Morning Meditation Classes (Copy)
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Garden Club Meetup
First Sunday of the month, 9-11 a.m. Seed / cuttings / perennial exchange, general garden talk. Bring your garden problems for us to discuss, your plant and design questions. Browse our garden books, have some tea, and talk about plants for a bit. Beginners welcome. Houseplants count!
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes (Copy)
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Sunday Morning Meditation Classes for Adults and Kids
We have simultaneous meditation classes for adults and kids on Sunday mornings at 10:00.
Each adult class includes clear and practical guidance, two guided meditations, and time for questions. No previous experience is needed, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Each kids' class includes a fun, short lesson about the theme of the week, an interactive activity, and a brief guided meditation. Open to children ages 4-11, no previous experience is required! Everyone is welcome.
https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-meditation-classes-2
Yarn Circle at Serendib House
Event Name: Yarn Circle
Event Description: Bring your yarn, your needles, your hooks -- all textile folks welcome. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving (small!), drop spindle spinning, needle-felting, etc. and so on. Beginners are welcome (though this is not a class, just a hangout). We'll try to help if you get stuck!
Saturdays 9-11 a.m., through February and March -- more details and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1197014299203450/1197014302536783 -- but you're welcome to just stop in!
Contact Name: Mary Anne Mohanraj
Email: mohanraj@mamohanraj.com
Board Game Night
The last Friday of the month, 7-9 p.m., join us to relax and play some games! We'll have some on site, and you're welcome to bring your own. We'll usually start with some quick games, and then if people are up for it, we can do a longer game. (If folks are interested in a much longer game, we can schedule a separate time for that!) All are welcome, ages 14+.
Friday Morning Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Fridays at 10:30am at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Finding True Happiness. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/friday-morning-meditation-class-in-oak-park
Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Join us for weekly meditation classes, Wednesdays at 7pm at Kadampa Meditation Center, 13 Harrison, Oak Park. All classes include guided meditation, practical instruction, and the chance to ask questions. This month's topic is Consciousness: The Final Frontier. https://www.meditateinchicago.org/drop-in-classes-3/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-in-oak-park