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Chess Club

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2022-01-13 16:00:00 2022-01-13 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Join us in person or virtually for chess club. Play against local opponents and practice your critical thinking skills. All skill levels welcome. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room, Community Engagement - Zoom

Thursday, January 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-01-13 16:00:00 2022-01-13 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Join us in person or virtually for chess club. Play against local opponents and practice your critical thinking skills. All skill levels welcome. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Room, Community Engagement - Zoom

South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Hoffer Room, Community Engagement - Zoom

Join us in person or virtually for chess club. Play against local opponents and practice your critical thinking skills. All skill levels welcome.

Join us in playing a game that has been played for over a thousand years all over the world.

Playing chess helps to improve cognitive abilities, brain function, and strategic thinking, so it makes for an ideal pastime.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual |

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South Elgin Branch
Phone: 847-742-2411
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