Graceland West Community Association
Graceland West Community Association Hosts YOGA IN THE PARK at Warner Park and Gardens (1444-46 Warner Ave).
Join us Saturday, June 7, from 9:35 – 10:45 am for a yoga session in the beautiful Warner Park. The event is free and open to all Graceland West residents over 18 years old.
Bring your own mat or throw rug. Weather Permitting.
Thursday, June 19 | Time: 6–7:30 PM | Location: Warner Park & Gardens (1444 W Warner)
Join the Graceland West Community Association for an evening of updates, conversation, environmental inspiration, and a delicious summer solstice potluck. Let’s come together to celebrate what we’ve accomplished and look ahead to what’s next.
Annual Environmental Program & ECO Updates
We’ll hear from:
Garden Walk Planning
Calling all gardeners! Our 43rd Annual Garden Walk is coming up on Sunday, July 27. Want to help organize it, show your garden or just be part of the fun? Come learn more and sign up!
Council Election
Three of your neighbors—Bruce, Colin, and Janice—are running to serve on the GWCA Council. Interested in joining too? Let us know! (Eligible voting members must reside in the neighborhood and be current on dues.)
Community Thanks & Neighborhood Projects
Bring a dish to share, your own beverage + container, and reusable utensils. The pot luck will begin as soon as the meeting concludes. We’d love help setting up tables at 5:25 PM and putting them away at 7:30 PM. Volunteers are also needed to help run the potluck!
Reach out to info@gracelandwest.org to:
Let’s keep Graceland West beautiful, green and connected.
We can’t wait to see you on June 19 at Warner Park!
We’re kicking off summer with a fun and educational event for kids this Sunday at 10:30 AM at Warner Park and Gardens — the Kids Pollinator Project!
Little gardeners will learn about the important role pollinators play in our environment and get hands-on planting pollinator-friendly flowers in the community garden. It’s a great way to dig in the dirt, learn something new, and help make our neighborhood greener and more beautiful.
Come ready to plant, play, and learn. Bring a hand shovel and gloves. If not, don’t worry, just bring your enthusiasm (and maybe a sun hat)!
When: Sunday June 1 at 10:30 AM
Where: Warner Park and Gardens
Who: All kids and families welcome!
We hope to see you there!
July 12, 2025 @ 9:45 am – 10:50 am
Start your day with serenity and movement at Yoga in the Park! Join us for a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session led by a local instructor. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, this class is perfect for all levels. Stretch, breathe, and soak in the beauty of Warner Park while connecting with your community.
Bring your own yoga mat/towel/blanket and water.
lmbw5@comcast.net
September 6, 2025 @ 9:45 am – 10:50 am
Start your day with serenity and movement at Yoga in the Park! Join us for a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session led by a local instructor. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, this class is perfect for all levels. Stretch, breathe, and soak in the beauty of Warner Park while connecting with your community.
Bring your own yoga mat/towel/blanket and water.
lmbw5@comcast.net
June 7, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Start your day with serenity and movement at Yoga in the Park! Join us for a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session led by a local instructor. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced yogi, this class is perfect for all levels. Stretch, breathe, and soak in the beauty of Warner Park while connecting with your community.
Bring your own yoga mat/towel/blanket and water.
lmbw5@comcast.net
Join Us for a Special Evening at Warner Park & Gardens!
This Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 PM, we’re excited to welcome you to our Quarterly Meeting in the beautiful surroundings of Warner Park & Gardens.
We’re honored to feature Jensen Allen from the Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum, who will share fascinating stories about the cemetery’s history, its distinguished occupants, and its significance as an arboretum.
We’ll also be joined by Paul Karafiol, Principal of Lake View High School, and Julia Van Vliet, President of Friends of Lake View High School, who will bring us the latest news as LVHS celebrates its 150th anniversary!
Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, this is a perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors and learn more about our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Yoga in the Park, tomorrow, Saturday 7/13, 9:30-10:35 at Warner Park and Gardens. Free event hosted by GWCA. Weather looks great. Bring a mat or throw rug. Arrive a little earlier. RSVP to info@gracelandwest.org.
SUMMER SOLSTICE POTLUCK AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY MEETING
After a wonderful yoga session in the park last Saturday, we’ll be back at Warner Park & Gardens, 1444 W Warner, this Thursday, June 20, 6:30 – 8 pm for our quarterly community meeting.
Judy Pollock, President of Chicago Birding Alliance (former Chicago Audubon) will return by neighborhood request and share information on local and migrating birds and their needs.
Neighbors Ben and Sarah Conley are certified TreeKeepers, who will provide support information on habitat for birds and tree care.
Neighborhood updates, Garden Walk sign-up, semi-annual Council election.
Summer Solstice Potluck, bring a finger food app, main or dessert to share. BYO beverages, compostable plates and reusable utensils.
Yoga in the Park, June 15, 2024
It was a perfect day for planting on May 5! Thanks so much to the Davila family for helping Ben and Linda plant our first Children’s Native Pollinator Pathway at Warner Park. There were so many great questions and such determination in planting any many as possible.
We hope you all get a chance to visit the park in a few weeks to see how they’ve developed.
