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

    • 21 Jun 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Glen Oak Cafe, 479 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn IL
    Register

    You are invited to join ALDA Chicago for a Saturday Brunch at Glen Oak Cafe from 11:00am to 2:00 pm.  Come and enjoy brunch and share your summer plans with others.

    Everyone pays for their own meals.

    Guests are Welcome.

    Please RSVP no later than June 19th. 

    Email questions to Donna at dpunzio5@gmail.com.

    NOTE: If you need a ride 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.

    • 12 Jul 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 6314 West 84th Street, Burbank, IL 60459
    Register
    Cleo's pool party is an annual tradition of ALDA Chicago since 1987. There's always plenty of friends, food and fun. Family and friends are welcome to join us. Non-swimmers can come and relax poolside.

    Main course will be provided. Please bring a side dish, dessert or refreshments to share.

    RSVP requested by Monday, July 7th. You may register online or if you prefer, contact Cleo by email at cleosimmon@aol.com or by phone at 708-599-7459 TTY or CapTel.

    Directions from I-55 (Stevenson Expy)

    Exit Harlem South
    Harlem to 79th Street - turn left
    79th to Narragansett (Ridgeland) - turn right
    Narragansett to 84th Place - turn left
    East short block to Mulligan - turn left

    Mulligan to 84th Street - turn right
    First house on the left 

    Directions from I-294 (Toll Road)

    Exit 95th Street East
    95th Street to Ridgeland - turn left
    Ridgeland to 84th Place - turn rightt
    East short block to Mulligan - turn left

    Mulligan to 84th Street - turn right

    First house on the left
    • 09 Aug 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

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



    • 09 Aug 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • 112 North Broadview Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148

    It's time for our annual Backyard BBQ at the home of Marsha Swetin. The party starts at 1 PM, with a cookout of hamburgers and hot dogs planned for 3 PM. Rain date is Sunday, August 18th at 1 PM.

    Open to the entire family, including kids.  Friends are welcome, too.

    This is a pay at the door event:

    • $6 per adult
    • $2 for each child under 12
    • Free for children 0-3 years of age

    Guests are asked to bring a dish to share based on the first letter of their last name:

    • A-F -- Salad (your favorite)
    • G-M -- Appetizer (a yummy treat to get the party started)
    • N-Z -- Dessert (your most decadent)

    All food will be tabled outdoors. Bring your own beverages and lawn chairs. Beer and wine are totally acceptable.

    Register online thru Wednesday, August 14th.   Be sure to include the number of children in the space provided so we can plan for them.  The main food items will be planned to use the total number of registered adults and their guests.

    Please state any dietary restrictions with your registration so that we can do our very best to provide a suitable substitute.

    Questions? Email Marsha at missmarsh46@gmail.com.

    • 15 Oct 2025
    • 19 Oct 2025
    • Denver Colorado

    The ALDACON 2025 at Denver Colorado the theme this year is "Elevate Your Ecperience".  For information on registration and hotel go to ALDAcon.

    • 06 Dec 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 2400 Grove Lane, Cary, IL

    The McHenry County Deaf Club (MCDC) Holiday Party is at Cary's Country Club.


    • 06 Dec 2025
    • 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Jameson's Charhouse, 94 Strafford Dr, Bloomingdale, IL

    The Holidays Are Upon Us—Come Celebrate with ALDA Chicago! 

    Our holiday party this year is at Jameson's Charhouse in Bloomingdale, IL on Saturday, December 6th, from 12:30-4:30 PM. 

    Still working on the menu. 

    Cocktails are available as "pay your own" at the separate bar area of the restaurant.

    To add to our fun, we will have a $10 White Elephant grab bag for those who wish to participate. It can be a store-bought item or something interesting from home that perhaps adds to our amusement!

    RSVP through December 4th.

    IMPORTANT--GUEST REGISTRATIONS

    If you and your guest(s) are ordering the same entrée as you, fill in the form for your registration then do the following for each of your guests:

     1) click the "Add Guest" button near the bottom of your registration form;

     2) specify the guest's first and last name (for the name tag);

     3) click "Done".

    Repeat these 3 steps for each guest that is ordering the same entrée as you. When each of your guests with the same entrée have been identified, click "Next" to review the registration information for you and your guest(s). Click "Confirm" when you are satisfied with its accuracy.

    If you and your guest(s) are ordering a different entrée than you, you MUST register yourself then complete a separate registration for each guest specifying their entrée choice.

    NOTE: You and your guests' entrée choices CANNOT be changed at the restaurant.

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    Email Donna at dpunzio5@gmail.com through December 2nd with questions and/or to specify dietary restrictions. Dietary needs must be made known by that date so that the restaurant can provide a suitable substitution.

    NOTE: If you need a ride 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.

    • 07 Dec 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • 543 W Lake St., Addison, IL

    The West Surburban Association for the Deaf (WSAD) Holiday Party on December 7th at the Lorenas Banquet in Addison.



    • 14 Dec 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Manzo's, 1571 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL

    The Chicagoland Deaf Seniors (CDS) Holiday Party at Manzo's in Des Plaines on December 14th.  More details to come.



Past events

14 Jun 2025 McHenry County Deaf Club (MCDC) Annual Picnic
17 May 2025 Lunch Movie and Mingle
27 Apr 2025 ALDA Chicago's 37th Birthday Party and Fundraiser
12 Apr 2025 ALDA Chicago Board Meeting
29 Mar 2025 ALDA Chicago Goes Bowling
10 Mar 2025 Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) March Meeting
08 Mar 2025 McHenry County Deaf Club (MCDC) St. Patrick's Day Party
22 Feb 2025 Social Get-together
09 Feb 2025 McHenry County Deaf Club (MCDC) Super Bowl Party
21 Dec 2024 ALDA Chicago Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
15 Dec 2024 Save the Date: Chicagoland Deaf Seniors (CDS) Holiday Party
14 Dec 2024 ALDA Chicago Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
08 Dec 2024 McHenry County Deaf Club (MCDC) Holiday Party
07 Dec 2024 2024 ALDA Chicago Holiday Party
23 Nov 2024 2024 Cookie and Recipe Exchange
02 Nov 2024 Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Class
19 Oct 2024 Newcomer Meet & Greet
19 Oct 2024 ALDA Chicago Board Meeting
29 Sep 2024 Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Annual Walk4Hearing
28 Sep 2024 Lunch and Scam Awareness Event
14 Sep 2024 Mingle & Movie & Dinner
11 Sep 2024 ALDACON 2024
17 Aug 2024 Backyard BBQ
17 Aug 2024 ALDA Chicago Board Meeting
10 Aug 2024 Chicagoland Deaf Seniors (CDS) Annual Picnic
27 Jul 2024 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performance of "2 Pianos 4 Hands"
26 Jul 2024 Free Tickets to Open Captioned Performance of "2 Pianos 4 Hands"
13 Jul 2024 Cleo's Pool Party sponsored by ALDA Chicago
08 Jul 2024 HLAA North Shore Chapter Ice Cream Special
01 Jul 2024 National Association of Deaf (NAD) 57th Biennial Conference
26 Jun 2024 Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 40th Annual Convention
22 Jun 2024 McHenry County Deaf Club (MCDC) Annual Picnic
01 Jun 2024 Social Meet-Up
14 May 2024 Theatre Industry Career Fair
13 May 2024 Everyone deserves better hearing Meet and Greet
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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