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Chess Club

Online only
2022-06-30 16:00:00 2022-06-30 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Join us virtually for chess club. Play against local opponents and practice your critical thinking skills. All skill levels welcome. Virtual

Thursday, June 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-30 16:00:00 2022-06-30 17:00:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Join us virtually for chess club. Play against local opponents and practice your critical thinking skills. All skill levels welcome. Virtual

Virtual

Community Engagement - Zoom

Join us 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: | Virtual | Middle School | High School | Elementary School | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual |

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Virtual
Phone: 847-742-2411
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jun 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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