ALDA Chicago
 

Events


ALDA Chicago offers events on a monthly basis.

NOTE: If you need a ride to an event or can offer one to another ALDAn, please email Linda at aldachicago@gmail.com.  We will do our best to get you there and back.

If a Metra train or El station is near the destination site, we can also provide transportation to and from that station if it makes it easier for you to join us. Again, just let us know using the email address above.

Upcoming events

    • 13 May 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • 18120 S Highland Ave, Homewood IL 60430

    If you or a loved one struggle with hearing, join the Phonak+AB and UChicago Medicine event to learn about the latest available hearing solutions for every need.

    The event is at the Irwin Community Center from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 

    Light refreshments will be provided.  Limited seats available.

    You MUST register at https://advancedbionics.cventevents.com/EP53Lv?locale=en

    You will meet audiologist as well as representatives from Advance Bionics, a leader in cochlear implants.

    Eva Lopez, Advanced Bionics, Sr. CI Consumer Specialist mailto:Eva.Lopez@AdvancedBionics.com Call/Test 661-310-4637

    Yini Sun, Au.D. UChicago Medicine Team mailto:Yini.Sun@uchicagomedicine.org

    Shannon Barry, Au.D.  UChicago Medicine Team mailto:Shannon.Barry@uchicagomedicine.org

    Click here for the flyer with QR code.


    • 14 May 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • 62 E 11th St, Chicago IL 60605

    Join the League of Chicago Theatres on May 14th for the Second Annual Theatre Industry Career Fair at Columbia College Chicago.

    Are you looking for a new job?

    Are you graduating soon and hoping to take the next steps to meeting your artistic and professional goals? Are you looking to explore new theatre prospects? Or network with other creative industry professionals?

    The Career Fair is FREE for participants and includes:

    • 30+ Theater and Performing Arts Companies, Organizations and Hiring Managers
    • Industry Focused Panel Discussions
    • Resume Reviews Sessions
    • Mock Speed Interviews
    • Free Headshot Appointments
    • Free League of Chicago Theatres Tote Bag (limited quantities)
    • and more!

    You MUST Pre-register to receive important updates and reminders regarding the event.  And be the first to sign up online for resume review sessions and mock interviews when the registration for those sessions go live.

    Click here to pre-register.



    • 08 Jun 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • TBD

    The agenda for the Board Meeting are sent by President via email to Board and Committee members a couple of days before the meeting.

    • 22 Jun 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Fox River Preserve, 28500 W Roberts Rd, Barrington, IL 60010

    The McHenry County Deaf Club (MCDC) Annual Picnic is at Fox River Preserve at Shelter A.

    There will be games, Bake Sale, Pot Shot and Switch Card Game and prizes.  Water will be provided.

    You will have to pay for the Food that will be served.

    Bring your own chairs.

    For more information contact Tom Whitacre at mailto:susanandTom@gmail.com 


    No PETS allowed please.


    • 26 Jun 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • 29 Jun 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, AZ
    As HLAA’s 40th annual convention and our first-ever resort-style event, this year’s gathering in Phoenix promises to be a brand-new experience! We invite you join us at the luxurious Sheraton Grand Resort at Wild Horse Pass, June 26–29, 2024. We know you’ll love this gorgeous setting for all of our exciting events.

    To register and learn more click on HLAA's 40th Annual Convention.

    • 01 Jul 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • 06 Jul 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
    We invite you to the 57th Biennial Conference in Chicago, Illinois on July 1-July 6, 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. Explore the #NAD2024 website to learn about Chicago, hotel, registration, conference schedule, our workshop partners, and more! We are planning a phenomenal conference with opportunities for professional development, training, networking, governance meetings, receptions and exciting evening events. The Conference will officially begin with the NAD Board meeting on July 1st. State Associations and Affiliates will send delegates to the Council of Representatives which will begin on July 2. On July 3, we will kick off the rest of the week with the Opening Ceremony. On Thursday, July 4, we will find out who will win this year’s Pitch competition. On Friday, July 5, college bowl teams will vie for the championship trophy.  In addition, attendees will have opportunities to enjoy the exhibits and learn from provided workshops and training.
    • 10 Aug 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • TBD

    The agenda for the Board Meeting are sent by President via email to Board and Committee members a couple of days before the meeting.

    • 10 Aug 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

    The Chicagoland Deaf Seniors (CDS) Annual Picnic is at Busse Woods at the Ned Brown Meadow Grove #27.



    • 17 Aug 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 48 North Broadview Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148
    Registration is closed

    The details have not been determined.  When they are available this event will be updated.

    • 11 Sep 2024
    • 15 Sep 2024
    • Clearwater Beach Florida

    The ALDACON 2024 at Clearwater Beach Florida theme this year is "Reconnect & Recharge".  For information on registration and hotel go to ALDAcon.

    • 29 Sep 2024
    • 9:30 PM
    • Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

    If you want to volunteer or sign up or donate to (HLAA) Hearing Loss Association of America Annual Walk4Hearing click here.

    • 12 Oct 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • TBD

    The agenda for the Board Meeting are sent by President via email to Board and Committee members a couple of days before the meeting.

    • 01 Dec 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • TBD

    More information will be provided once it is available.

    • 15 Dec 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • TBD

    More information will be provided once it is available.

Past events

04 May 2024 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performances of "Brooklyn Laundry"
04 May 2024 ALDA Chicago Board Meeting
03 May 2024 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performances of "Brooklyn Laundry"
21 Apr 2024 ALDA Chicago's 36th Birthday Celebration
20 Apr 2024 Illinois Hands & Voices "Super Hear-o 5K"
23 Mar 2024 Game Day
24 Feb 2024 Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Class
17 Feb 2024 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performances of "Selling Kabul"
16 Feb 2024 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performances of "Selling Kabul"
10 Feb 2024 ALDA Chicago Board Meeting
13 Jan 2024 Game Day Cancelled will be rescheduled
23 Dec 2023 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performances of "Dial M for Murder"
22 Dec 2023 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performances of "Dial M for Murder"
15 Dec 2023 ALDA Chicago Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
10 Dec 2023 2023 ALDA Chicago Annual Holiday Party
11 Nov 2023 2023 Cookie and Recipe Exchange
21 Oct 2023 Fall Painting and Pizza Party
30 Sep 2023 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performances of "Birthday Candles"
29 Sep 2023 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performances of "Birthday Candles"
23 Sep 2023 GAME Day
09 Sep 2023 Chat with Rachel Arfa
26 Aug 2023 Backyard BBQ
15 Jul 2023 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
17 Jun 2023 Cruise Night and Summer Concert
20 May 2023 How to Make Chocolate Truffle Class
23 Apr 2023 ALDA Chicago's 35th Birthday Celebration
25 Mar 2023 Newcomer Meet & Greet
19 Feb 2023 ALDA Chicago Goes Bowling
22 Jan 2023 Meet-up for Lunch
10 Dec 2022 2022 Holiday Party
30 Oct 2022 Craft Painting & Pizza Party
01 Oct 2022 Photo Scavenger Hunt & Dinner
10 Sep 2022 Backyard BBQ
20 Aug 2022 Backyard BBQ
23 Jul 2022 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
10 Jul 2022 Axe Throwing & Dining
25 Jun 2022 ALDA Chicago Educational Workshop
22 May 2022 Coffee Chat--Central Area
22 May 2022 Coffee Chat--South Area
22 May 2022 Coffee Chat--North Area
24 Apr 2022 ALDA Chicago's 34th Birthday Celebration
19 Mar 2022 ALDA Goes Bowling
12 Dec 2021 2021 Holiday Party
11 Sep 2021 ALDA Chicago Backyard BBQ
10 Jul 2021 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
19 Apr 2020 ALDA Chicago's 32nd Birthday Celebration!
28 Mar 2020 ALDA Chicago Educational Workshop
16 Feb 2020 ALDA Goes Bowling!
29 Jan 2020 Alda Chicago Coffee Chat
15 Dec 2019 2019 Holiday Party
23 Nov 2019 2019 Cookie and Recipe Exchange
12 Oct 2019 Fall Fun Fest
14 Sep 2019 Bowling with ALDA Friends
04 Aug 2019 ALDA Chicago Backyard BBQ
20 Jul 2019 Boomers Baseball Game night sponsored by ALDA Chicago
29 Jun 2019 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
04 May 2019 Let's Paint! Alcohol/Watercolor Painting Workshop
07 Apr 2019 ALDA's 31st Birthday Party
20 Jan 2019 Swan Lake Ballet Performance
09 Dec 2018 2018 ALDA Chicago Holiday Party
01 Dec 2018 2018 Cookie and Recipe Exchange
30 Sep 2018 Chicago Walk4Hearing 2018
18 Aug 2018 ALDA Chicago Backyard BBQ
30 Jun 2018 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
09 Jun 2018 Outing to Historic St. Charles, Illinois
05 May 2018 Outing to Lilacia Park
15 Apr 2018 ALDA's 30th Birthday Party
10 Mar 2018 Captioned Theater "Anna Karenina" & Dinner Outing
24 Feb 2018 Beat the Winter Doldrums
03 Feb 2018 February House Party
10 Dec 2017 2017 Holiday Party
18 Nov 2017 Cookie and Recipes Exchange
05 Nov 2017 Paint Your Own Pottery Party
23 Oct 2017 ALDA Chicago & IAD Fundraising Social
23 Sep 2017 Helping You to Hear - Technology Conference
06 Aug 2017 Backyard BBQ
24 Jun 2017 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
03 Jun 2017 Chicago Riverwalk
06 May 2017 Outing to Lilacia Park
02 Apr 2017 ALDA Chicago's 29th Birthday Party Luncheon
04 Mar 2017 Captioned Movie & Dinner
05 Feb 2017 Super Bowl Party
21 Jan 2017 "The Christians" Play with Open Captions & Dinner After
11 Dec 2016 Holiday Party
03 Dec 2016 Cookie and Recipes Exchange
08 Oct 2016 Lunch & Photo Scavenger Hunt
25 Sep 2016 Chicago Walk4Hearing 2016
14 Aug 2016 Picnic in the Park with ALDA Chicago and NW Indiana
16 Jul 2016 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
18 Jun 2016 Outing to Chinatown
05 Jun 2016 ALDA Chicago Booth at A Day in Our Village Festival
17 Apr 2016 ALDA Chicago 28th Birthday Party Luncheon
12 Mar 2016 Wine and Canvas
27 Feb 2016 Bowling and Chinese Food
07 Feb 2016 Super Bowl Gathering
12 Dec 2015 ALDA Chicago annual holiday party
10 Oct 2015 From A to Z (Apps to Zoom!) Workshop
30 Sep 2015 Deaf Awareness Day 2015
27 Sep 2015 Chicago Walk4Hearing 2015
15 Aug 2015 Morton Arboretum Outing
18 Jul 2015 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
13 Jun 2015 ALDA Chicago Minor League Baseball Game Outing
07 Jun 2015 ALDA Chicago Booth at A Day in Our Village Festival
23 May 2015 Photo Scavenger Hunt
19 Apr 2015 ALDA Chicago Birthday Party luncheon
28 Mar 2015 Workshop on How to Communicate Effectively with Adults who Have Hearing Loss
01 Feb 2015 Super Bowl Gathering
06 Dec 2014 ALDA Chicago annual holiday party
08 Nov 2014 Captioned Live Performance of "Animal Farm" & Dinner
25 Oct 2014 New Member Luncheon
28 Sep 2014 Chicago Walk4Hearing 2013
23 Aug 2014 ALDA Chicago Minor League Baseball Game Outing
12 Jul 2014 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
21 Jun 2014 ALDA Chicago Visit to Adler Planetarium
17 May 2014 Potluck and Card Party
27 Apr 2014 ALDA Chicago Birthday Party luncheon
15 Mar 2014 Shamrock Bowling and Social Event
02 Feb 2014 Super Bowl Gathering
11 Jan 2014 Captioned Live Performance of "Tribes" & Dinner
07 Dec 2013 ALDA Chicago annual holiday party
24 Nov 2013 Captioned Live Performance of "Wicked"
12 Oct 2013 New Member Luncheon
06 Oct 2013 Chicago Walk4Hearing 2013
02 Oct 2013 Deaf Awareness Day
21 Sep 2013 ALDA Chicago and Northwest Indiana Joint Chapter Picnic
17 Aug 2013 ALDA Chicago Lake Geneva Cruise Trip
13 Jul 2013 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
29 Jun 2013 ALDA Chicago Outing to Cantigny Gardens & Museum
02 Jun 2013 ALDA Chicago Booth at Oak Park: A Day in Our Village Festival
03 May 2013 ALDA Chicago and TDI Joint Gathering
13 Apr 2013 ALDA Chicago 25th Birthday Banquet
23 Mar 2013 ALDA Chicago Museum Outing & Lunch
06 Mar 2013 Fundraiser: ALDA Chicago Quilted Wall Hanging Raffle
23 Feb 2013 Captioned Live Performance of "Disconnect" & Dinner
13 Jan 2013 Pathways to Well-Being Class
01 Dec 2012 ALDA Chicago annual holiday party
17 Nov 2012 Show Us the Captions! Dinner and a Movie Event
13 Oct 2012 ALDA Chicago Outing: Historic Pullman House Tour
08 Sep 2012 ALDA Chicago and Northwest Indiana Joint Chapter Picnic
18 Aug 2012 ALDA Chicago Outing to Bristol Renaissance Faire
11 Aug 2012 Open captioned performance of Chekhov's "Three Sisters."
27 Jul 2012 Open captioned performances of "Oedipus El Rey" at Victory Gardens
25 Jul 2012 Open-captioned performance of "Rock of Ages" July 25
14 Jul 2012 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
16 Jun 2012 ALDA Chicago Miniature Golf Outing
12 May 2012 Presentation by Tina Childress
12 May 2012 Living Well With Hearing Loss by Dr. Samuel Trychin
22 Apr 2012 ALDA Chicago Birthday Party 2012
31 Mar 2012 Discovering: Shuktara Star of Happiness Film Showing
18 Mar 2012 Opened captioned performance of "How Carson McCullers saved my life."
13 Mar 2012 PCIL has legislative Training
25 Feb 2012 Captioned Live Performance of "Ameriville" & Dinner
28 Jan 2012 ALDA Chicago demo of Caption Call phones
21 Jan 2012 The play, Penelope
21 Jan 2012 Cochlear Implant Chapter HLAA meeting
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