ALDA Chicago upcoming events

Coffee Chat/Brunch with ALDA Chicago (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Not going to ALDACON in Williamsburg, no problem come and join us for Coffee Chat/Brunch with ALDA Chicago at Honey-Jam Cafe from 11:00am to 2:00 pm. The restaurant closes at 2:30pm.

Come and enjoy brunch and share how your summer went. We would love to hear about your vacations with family and friends.

Everyone pays for their own meals.

Guests are Welcome.

Please RSVP no later than October 8th.

Email questions to Donna at aldachicagosocials@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.

2026 Deaf Expo (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The 2026 DeafNation Expo being held in Wintrust Sports complex in Bedford Park. You can register for free.

To register go this link Deaf Expo

Friendsgiving Celebration Cultural Potluck (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Marsha Swetin is hosting a Friendsgiving Cultural Potluck.

Last year's Friendsgiving was so much fun we decided to do it again. Except this time, everyone will bring 8-10 servings of your favorite cultural appetizer or dessert to share. Enjoy a day of good food and good company.

Family and guests are welcome.

Bring your own beverages. Beer and wine are totally acceptable.

If your guest doesn't want to be included in any photos taken during this event, you must register them separately.

Questions? Email Marsha at missmarsh46@gmail.com.

For safety reasons Marsha's home address will only appear in the registration confirmation email. Save the registration confirmation email so you have Marsha's home address.

NEED A RIDE? OFFER ONE?

We'd love to help as many ALDAns as possible attend this social gathering so if you need a ride or can offer one to an ALDAn or two in your area, please email Linda at aldachicago@gmail.com on or before Sunday November 9th. We will do what we can to put driver and riders together without jeopardizing your privacy or safety.

If you prefer to take the Metra train to Lombard, please let us know. The Lombard station is nearby so we can easily pick you up if it'll make it easier for you to attend.

McHenry County Deaf Club (MCDC) Holiday Party (06 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

2026 ALDA Chicago Holiday Party (06 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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

Our holiday party this year is at Grill 89 in Westmont, IL on Sunday, December 6th, from 12:30-4:00 PM.

All entries are served with house salad and fresh baked bread. Beverages include soft drinks, iced and hot teas, coffee, milk and juices. And ice cream for dessert. Your choice of entrées are

$44 Chicken Piccata: Tender golden chicken breast sauteed in a buttery lemon and white wine sauce with briny capers. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
$44 Parmesan Crusted Cod: Parmesan crusted cod topped with a tropical fruit relish in a mango lemon butter and served with organic rice and seasonal vegetables.
$44 Rigatoni in a wonderful Marinara Sauce
$59 Twin 4 oz Filet Mignon: Twin 4 oz Filet Mignon Medallions served medium in a green peppercorn and cabernet sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

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

To add to our fun, we will have a $15 gift exchange 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 3rd.

IMPORTANT--GUEST REGISTRATIONS

If your guest doesn't want to be included in any photos taken during this event, you must register them separately.

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.

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.

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Email Donna at aldachicagosocials@gmail.com through December 3rd 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.

Chicagoland Deaf Seniors (CDS) Holiday Party (13 Dec 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The Chicagoland Deaf Seniors (CDS) Holiday Party at Manzo's in Des Plaines on December 13th. More details to come.