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Grieving Circle Virtual

Name: Grieving Circle Virtual
Start: 2026-10-25T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Center on Halsted

Center on Halsted

3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

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Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Grieving Circle is a virtual space at Center on Halsted in Chicago where you can process grief through art and shared experience. Together you'll build a communal flower, adding your own piece as a way to reflect, share, and hold grief in community. It starts Sunday, October 25th at 11:00 AM, and you can join from wherever you are.

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Saturday, October 24th, 2026

9:00 AM

Connect with a Care Navigator at Center on Halsted in Chicago for resource navigation, referrals and case management support. Services are open to everyone, regardless of HIV status, with specialized support for people living with HIV. Stop by on Saturday morning, October 24, and get pointed to the help you need, no judgment, just answers.

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Golden Diners Hot Meals

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

10:30 AM

Golden Diners Hot Meals is a free lunch and conversation program for adults 60 and older at Center on Halsted in Chicago, running every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in partnership with the City of Chicago's Golden Diners Program. Grab a warm meal, pull up a chair and catch up with neighbors and friends over lunch.

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Yoga with Tony Perez

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

1:00 PM

Yoga with Tony Perez is a free, therapeutic session at Center on Halsted in Chicago, designed for folks 40 and up. Beginners and experienced practitioners are both welcome, and mats are provided, so just show up ready to breathe. Expect a practice that calms the mind, eases stress, builds stamina and strength, and helps you find your balance.

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Pop Diva Dance Classes

Sunday, October 25th, 2026

10:00 AM

Pop Diva Dance Classes at Center on Halsted in Chicago, taught by House of DOV. Learn the choreography to your favorite pop divas in a fun, judgment-free room where you can bring your best hair flip. Sessions start Sunday at 10:00 AM, so grab your sneakers and get ready to move.

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Chicago House TransSafe Drop In

Monday, October 26th, 2026

2:00 PM

A free, judgment-free weekly drop-in for trans and non-binary folks at Center on Halsted. No appointment needed — just show up and connect with real, practical support including housing navigation, employment services, legal help with name changes and discrimination cases, medical referrals, and more. As the Midwest's first comprehensive one-stop resource designed specifically for the trans community, TransSafe connects you with people and resources that actually understand what you're navigating.

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Golden Diners Hot Meals

Tuesday, October 27th, 2026

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Lunch and real conversation for LGBTQ+ adults 60+, held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at Center on Halsted as part of the City of Chicago's Golden Diner's Program. It's more than a meal — it's a chance to connect with fellow senior community members over good food and genuine friendship, no pressure and no judgment. A small donation is optional and never required.

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