Community & events
Join Us for a Healthier, Happier Community
Discover How We are Transforming Lives Through Active Living and Community Engagement on the South Side
The Center for Better Aging is committed to making the South Side community stronger and more vibrant. CBA and its partners organize and participate in a range of events to promote the well-being of older adults and their pursuit of safe and active lifestyles. Come out and see us.

Eat Well, Live Well: Colon Health Cooking Class
March 17, 2026
Join us for a FREE Cooking Demonstration with a professional check focused on healthy lifestyle choices to help reduce your risks for colorectal cancer. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8CbWBZsx-5sVvymobumFkbkvQ-h3VrGIQBC6dwPCHTF6ckg/viewform
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Lunch and Learn: Colon Cancer Awareness
March 19, 2026
Join us for an engaging and informative lunch session focused on protecting your long-term health! Learn how smart lifestyle choices like maintaining a balanced diet, staying physically active, and keeping up with regular screenings can significantly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffGdtmpBh6f9LLPY8XAv4BmrUpSgHcXSMv1Eb2CWuq2NFVcA/viewform
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5th Annual Black Wellness Fair: Health is Wealth
March 21, 2026
Join the Chicago Urban League for a FREE wellness event that will benefit the entire family! The Chicago Urban League is partnering with the Chicago Cluster of the Links, Incorporated, to hold our 5th Annual Black Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Get screenings for vision, hypertension, diabetes and STIs; healthy cooking demos and tips; mental health resources; and presentations on a range of health issues that affect Black communities. You’ll also have a chance to win FABULOUS PRIZES and enjoy free personal care services including express manicures and massages! Plus, enjoy free refreshments and stay for lunch! Other event partners include the Healthy Living with a Vision Foundation, Advocate Health, Genentech, and more. Walk-ins are welcome, but please register below to let us know you’re coming.
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Event Calendar
March
17
Eat Well, Live Well: Colon Health Cooking Class
Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 17, 2026
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11:00 am
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1:00 pm
815 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60621
March
19
Lunch and Learn: Colon Cancer Awareness
Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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11:30 am
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1:30 pm
Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) Large Conference Room, 6307 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL, 60620
March
21
5th Annual Black Wellness Fair: Health is Wealth
Mar 21, 2026
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Mar 21, 2026
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10:00 am
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2:00 pm
8331 S. Stewart Avenue Chicago, Illinois
March
24
Eat Well, Live Well: Colon Health Cooking Class
Mar 24, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026
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11:00 am
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1:00 pm
815 W 63rd St, U.S. Bank Fourth Floor, Chicago, IL 60621
March
25
Englewood Memory Café
Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Lindblom Park District, 6054 S Damen Chicago, IL
March
25
Let's Talk About Colon Health
Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
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11:30 am
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1:00 pm
1250 W 119th St, Chicago, IL 60643
March
31
Healthy Lifestyles for Healthy Aging
Mar 31, 2026
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Mar 31, 2026
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11:30 am
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1:30 pm
Red Shield Center, 945 W 69th St, Chicago, IL 60621
April
10
Fitness Fridays Zumba Class
Apr 10, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026
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10:00 am
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11:00 am
Tolton Manor, 6345 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
April
16
CBA Clinic: Screening Awareness
Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
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12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) Large Conference Room, 6307 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL, 60620
April
22
Englewood Memory Café
Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Lindblom Park, 6050 S Damen, Chicago, IL 60636
April
25
Release The Silence: Alzheimer's Association Annual African American Conference
Apr 25, 2026
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Apr 25, 2026
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10:00 am
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2:00 pm
725 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago, Illinois 60608
May
14
CBA Clinic: Hypertension, Stroke & Heart Disease - Understanding the Connection
May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) Large Conference Room, 6307 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL, 60620
May
15
ACCESS Spring Senior Social
May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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11:00 am
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1:30 pm
ACCESS Center for Discovery and Learning, 5139 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL
May
27
Englewood Memory Café
May 27, 2026
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May 27, 2026
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Lindblom Park, 6054 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
