VYS Lunch
2026-05-05 11:15 - 13:15, 2026-04-07 11:15 - 13:15, 2026-03-03 11:15 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Countryside Saloon, 2501 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Third Wednesday Dinners
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Social: Third Wednesday DinnersStart Time: 6:00 pmLocation: ParlorWhat to Bring: Please bring your own one-person mealContact with Questions: Rocky Daehler (rdaehler@yahoo.com) or Bill Baty (billbaty@gmail.com)Starting in September, a Third Wednesday Dinner will be hosted in the Parlor. The format is BYOOM—bring your own one-person meal. The intent is to have friendly fellowship once a month by sharing conversations, eating together, and even making new acquaintances. Plates, glasses, silverware, napkins, and tables are provided. All you need to bring is your own food and yourself. These meals will be held in the Parlor at 6:00pm on the third Wednesday of every month.

Good Reads
2026-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | First UMC-1-Library (20)
Learning and Social: Good Reads (March)Date: Monday, March 30Time: 7:00–9:00 pmLocation: LibraryContact with Questions: Katy Hansen (khansen240@gmail.com)Finding My Way: A Memoir by Malala Yousafzai. 320p. 2025. Rec by Susan Crawford“Part coming-of-age memoir, part reclamation, Finding My Way is a portrait of a woman who has learned that courage isn’t just about defying extremists, but also about allowing yourself to be ordinary.” __Marie ClaireWe also choseThe Frozen River for the following meeting with the date TBD!The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. 448 p. 2023. “A thoroughly engaging, rich story with a murder mystery; secrets, gossip, and hypocrisy; a corrupt judge; a tightly knit community of villagers; women at the mercy of a patriarchal society; and the early stages of a developing justice system following the Revolutionary War.” –Historical Novel Society

Stewardship Campaign “Thank You!” Pie Celebration
2026-03-29 10:45 - 11:45 | First UMC-1-Parlor (60)
Stewardship Celebration: Pie Sunday!
Date: Sunday, March 29
Time: 10:30–11:30 am
Location: Parlor
Contact with Questions: Pastor Scott (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)
As a way of thanking the congregation for their generous support of this year’s Stewardship Campaign, pie will be served during Snack and Chat. Let them eat pie and be merry!

Concert: Jesus Christ Superstar Live Concert
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Bethany United Church of Christ, 4250 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL, United States
Concert: Jesus Christ Superstar Live ConcertDate: Thursday, March 20Time: 7:00pm (Doors) – ~9:30pm (estimated)Location: Bethany United Church of Christ, 4250 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60613Cost: Free (BYOB welcome; soft drinks provided)Contact with Questions: John Schuman | musicparkridge@gmail.com | (224) 374-9597
