The Village Chicago is a community network of friendship, engagement, and services for people over 50 The Village Chicago is a dynamic community network of friendship, engagement, and services for people over 50. We improve the quality of life through social engagement, an extensive services and referral network, lifelong learning, health and wellness, intergenerational relationships, and work and purpose. We believe that older adults are a vital part of a cohesive, collaborative, age-diverse society where everyone can thrive.