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Evening Chess Club
2024-06-17 17:30:00 2024-06-17 19:00:00 America/Chicago Evening Chess Club Chess players of all skill levels are welcome to join us for a game or two. Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Monday, June 17
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-17 17:30:00 2024-06-17 19:00:00 America/Chicago Evening Chess Club Chess players of all skill levels are welcome to join us for a game or two. Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Main Library

2nd Floor - Behind Elevators

Chess players of all skill levels are welcome to join us for a game or two.

The Evening Chess Club will be held every 1st and 3rd week Monday of the month for players of all skill levels.  We will have open play for anyone who comes, as well as provide chess sets.  This club is designed for teens to adults, but kids are welcome too.  While this club allows beginners there will be no formal lessons provided.

For more information please contact Phil Schneider at 847-608-5226 or pschneider@gailborden.info 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Programs |

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