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Meet Nancy Balz at Chestnut Street and Wisconsin Ave for a walk in the East Bethesda residential area. We will wait until 11:10 and then walk a 45 minute circuit, with an opportunity to walk longer for those who are interested. We will keep the pace conducive to conversation and mindful of individual needs as we walk. RSVP to Nancy appreciated, or just arrive if you find you can come. BMAV Walkie Talkies will meet every Tuesday (no walk May 30), unless it is raining or over 85 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. This month we are meeting on Elyse‘s patio. RSVP required.

We‘re booked for the lively and well reviewed Joy by Seven Reasons in Friendship Heights. It‘s located at 5471 Wisconsin Ave. - kind of hard to spot from the outside, it‘s in the next block north of Clyde‘s, part of the Collection at Chevy Chase - there is parking on the back side and at Saks.

Once a month we pick a restaurant and descend en masse – partly for a fun meal out, partly to sample new places (or new choices from old places!), and partly to get to know each other better.

We start early to go easy on the restaurant and get a little extra attention before the place fills up. We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required to co-lead Janet Dante, the earlier the better.

Let‘s have a Men‘s AND Ladies‘ Lunch! All are welcome to join us at Starr Ezra‘s home for a combined lunch. BYO lunch; drinks and dessert provided. We will meet on covered space on her patio. If weather is inclement it will be meet indoors. Registration required.

BMAV members are invited to virtual coffee talk. Hosted by Naomi Collins and Ann Labriola. Contact them or Elizabeth for the link to participate by phone or by your computer screen.

Now that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is well past the one-year mark, what are Vladimir Putin‘s "red lines"? How close can we get to a nuclear war? How much is the Russian state apparatus prepared to deliver on the red lines set by Putin and his associates? During its war against Ukraine, Russia has declared a number of red lines, but rarely, if ever, acted upon them. Should anyone still fear the Kremlin’s “red line” rhetoric? Our distinguished presenter, Mikhail Troitskiy, will help parse our understanding of "red lines" in crisis bargaining. Russian-born Troitskiy is Professor of Practice in Russian Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison. From 2017 to 2022, he was the Dean of the School of Government and International Affairs at MGIMO University in Moscow. Troitskiy also taught at the European University in St. Petersburg from 2014 through 2022. His previous experience includes serving as the deputy director and program officer at the Russia office of the MacArthur Foundation from 2009 to 2015. Troitskiy is a former Fulbright Scholar. Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/Putin

Gather with BMAV friends, via phone or your computer, to socialize and talk about what we‘re doing over a drink if you‘d like. Hosted by Barbara Brown and Stephanie Sutton.

Six months ago Bethesda Historical Society Secretary and Tour Chair Hank Levine took us through how, between 1750 and 1920, geography and advances in transportation set the stage for the development of modern Bethesda. Now Hank returns to tell the story of how in the century after the end of World War I Bethesda became the affluent suburb and urban center we know and (mostly) love today. Join us as we explore how the rise of the automobile brought new neighborhoods and a growing central business district; how the zoning and planning ‘wars’ of the 1960’s to 1990’s shaped our community; and how Metro jump-started the growth of a town into a city. Co-sponsored by BMAV and Connie Morella Library. Free and open to the public.

A $25 ticket gets a meal and reserved seating. RSVP on the website or to Bob Metzler if you would like to attend together. Come out for a fun night of community baseball.

Since the tragedy in Uvalde, TX a year ago, at least 600 additional mass shootings have taken place across the country. Join AHA for a special presentation featuring Brady president Kris Brown. She will address the comprehensive work that Brady is doing on the national and state level -in Congress, the courts, classrooms and communities - to combat gun violence. Kris will explain specifics of the organization‘s current work, along with the research and data that shapes its strategy. Topics will include expanding background checks, closing gaps in current gun laws, ending gun industry immunity, banning assault weapons and much more. Question-and-answer time will follow. Join this compelling conversation to better understand the direct ways to approach this immense challenge facing our country. Register: aha@athomeinalexandria.org or 703-231-0824

Meet Nancy Balz at 7501 Wisconsin Ave, between Our Lady of Lourdes and BCC High School, for a walk in East Bethesda. We will wait until 11:10 and then walk a 45 minute circuit, with an opportunity to walk longer for those who are interested. We will keep the pace conducive to conversation and mindful of individual needs as we walk. RSVP to Nancy appreciated, or just arrive if you find you can come. BMAV Walkie Talkies will meet every Tuesday (no walk May 30), unless it is raining or over 85 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

From humble beginnings in Jamaica, Pearl Reardon rose to become a multimillionaire through the real estate and management company she established. Her autobiographical account, A Pearl from the House on Queen Street, serves as a metaphor for life and is evocative of her journey from a dusty, dry seaside town in Jamaica to America, the land where dreams are made, and everything is possible. Pearl will speak of the highs and lows of being a Black businesswoman who, while experiencing professional success, was also betrayed and swindled by her husband. Pearl will share how the act of diverting her attention from self-pity to throwing her efforts into helping others as a volunteer helped to save her. Pearl Reardon has been active in politics and community affairs for many years. She has had a varied career that has included founding the third-largest minority-owned real estate and management company in the metropolitan area; was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2008, the first woman of color to be so elected from West Virginia’s eastern panhandle; became an author and writing instructor; taught a course on the history of African American Humor at Howard University; is an avid international traveller who has been to 118 countries; has written several plays that have been produced by the Source Theater, UDC, and AU; has served as an at-large nominator for the Helen Hayes Awards; has staged plays; has served on several Boards, and more! Presented on Zoom by NNV. Registration required here https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/3614

Bethesda Metro Area Village, Bradley Hills Village and Chevy Chase At Home members are invited to weekly Tai Chi classes with internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin teaching.

Classes will meet from 10 - 10:45m Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly June 14 - July 26 (no class week of July 4). The 6 week session is $75, payable onsite via cash, check, mobile payment or credit card.

Chairs and reference materials will be available. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome. Register through your village.

Hosted by Chevy Chase At Home and open to all. Register on their website https://www.chevychaseathome.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=559717&item_id=1980715 or by contacting the office: info@chevychaseathome.org for Zoom link. Steve Roberts will reflect and share stories about the extraordinary life and legacy of his wife of 53 years, legendary journalist Cokie Roberts, who was a trailblazer for women. Through her visibility and celebrity, Cokie Roberts was an inspiration and a role model for innumerable women and girls. A fixture on national television and radio for more than 40 years, she also wrote five bestselling books focusing on the role of women in American history. Cokie had many roles in her lifetime: Daughter. Wife. Mother. Journalist. Advocate. Historian. Steve will talk about how Cokie lived each day with a devotion to helping others in addition to her many accomplishments. For Steve, Cokie’s private life was as significant and inspirational as her public one. Her commitment to celebrating and supporting other women was evident in everything she did, and her generosity and passion drove her personal and professional endeavors. Steve will share stories from Cokie, A Life Well-Lived. In these stories, he has a simple goal: “To tell stories. Some will make you cheer or laugh or cry. And some, I hope, will inspire you to be more like Cokie, to be a good person, to lead a good life.”

This month we will hike a shady trail through the woods in Glen Echo, overlooking a stream. RSVP required to Ann. We will meet at her home and carpool.

We will be meeting at Daily Dish, 8301 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring, for an in-person lunch this week. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the first half of the lunch and the second half is for catching up.

BMAV and Potomac Community Village have setup a Zoom meeting with the care manager, Gemena Murchison, and Jennifer Long of Montgomery County‘s Aging and Disability Resource Unit. All Montgomery County village members are invited to attend to learn about the breadth of resources Montgomery County Health & Human Services can provide for village members. Registration is required for this public meeting here.https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rceutpj4uEtW0yhkvBmDUa2mXudS3a5O9 BMAV will have a recording of the presentation and well as handouts to provide to everyone who cannot attend at that time.

Round House Theatre is providing free tickets to BMAV as part of its program to partner with nonprofit community organizations. Join members for a showing of August Wilson’s "Radio Golf." RSVP required by June 7. Following "Two Trains Running" (2014) and "Gem of the Ocean" (2018), Round House returns to Pittsburgh’s Hill District, where Harmond Wilks is redeveloping the struggling neighborhood with business partner (and golf enthusiast) Roosevelt Hicks while running to become the city’s first Black mayor. With a shiny new high-rise planned and Whole Foods set to move in, one house stands in the way: 1839 Wylie Avenue, home of Wilson’s renowned Aunt Ester. As Roosevelt aims to win the game that has been set against him all his life, Harmond reaches a crossroads as history and progress collide. “Surprising, suspenseful, and crowd-rousing” (New York Times), Radio Golf concludes this stunning cycle of plays portraying 20th-century Black life by one of America’s most influential playwrights. https://www.roundhousetheatre.org/On-Stage/Explore/August-Wilson-s-Radio-Golf

Let‘s meetup for a mini gallery tour right in downtown Bethesda. We will meet at Triangle Art Studios, 7711 Old Georgetown Road, to view their current exhibit, then go around the corner to Bethesda Fine Art 4931 Cordell Avenue. We can stop for a drink at Gringos & Mariachis across the street before walking a loop to Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave. BMAV members and friends, RSVP if you are interested in meeting up. Details on artists being exhibited will be confirmed closer to the date.

Join us on Monday to talk tech with BMAV volunteer Tony Mastria. He can answer your questions about computers, smartphones, anything tech-related. We discuss advice on universal problems. Open to Full and Social members. You can drop in to as many sessions as you‘d like, but an RSVP by the day before with your question will be most helpful to give Tony time to prepare.

Meet Nancy Balz at Ourisman Honda Plaza at the historical marker. We will wait until 11:10 and then walk a 45 minute circuit, with an opportunity to walk longer for those who are interested. We will keep the pace conducive to conversation and mindful of individual needs as we walk. RSVP to Nancy appreciated, or just arrive if you find you can come. BMAV Walkie Talkies will meet every Tuesday (no walk May 30), unless it is raining or over 85 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.

Join village members to talk about your book recommendations in this discussion led by Jane Boynton. To see book recommendations the group has discussed at past meetings, check out the forum. Contact us for the zoom link.

Bethesda Metro Area Village, Bradley Hills Village and Chevy Chase At Home members are invited to weekly Tai Chi classes with internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin teaching.

Classes will meet from 10 - 10:45m Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly June 14 - July 26 (no class week of July 4). The 6 week session is $75, payable onsite via cash, check, mobile payment or credit card.

Chairs and reference materials will be available. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome. Register through your village.

The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we will discuss two documentaries with musical themes: Searching for Sugarman and Summer of Soul. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.

Weather permitting, this week we will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane - the benches nearest to the Simon Pearce store. The store is on 7126 Bethesda Lane which is in the pedestrian paved area between Elm St and Bethesda Ave off Arlington Rd. Maman, Hawkers and Dolcezza Gelato are other establishments located in that area.

BYO coffee. RSVPs are not required. Hosted by Ann Labriola and Naomi Collins.

If the weather is uncertain, we will send out an email by 9am on the day of the event to those on our email list to confirm or cancel the official coffee hour. People are certainly welcome to meet informally on their own if weather conditions improve after that time.

We will be meeting inside (outside if weather allows) at Barrel and Crow, 4867 Cordell Ave. RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by June 22 so she can make a reservation.

Join us for a night of great music at the free Bethesda Summer Concert in the Norfolk Avenue Streetery from 6-8pm, featuring the Vi-Kings, Bethesda’s “hometown band.” The group will perform songs from the 60’s influenced by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more. Come sing along to some of your favorite songs of the ’60s including “Jumping Jack Flash,” “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Chain of Fools,” and many more!

We’ll meet at Barrel and Crow, 4867 Cordell Ave at 5:45, just steps away from Norfolk Avenue Streetery. Get carryout from a nearby restaurant or bring your own food. Join us prior to the concert for BMAV’s Happy Hour at Barrel and Crow from 4:30-5:30. RSVP on the website or to Stephanie Sutton.

A destination for more than 50 years and a perennial P&P favorite, Politics & Prose invites you to explore the wonder of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece, Fallingwater in the summer! Politics & Prose is leading a community trip to the woods of western Pennsylvania, near the Maryland border, where you can enjoy the surroundings of rhododendrons in bloom and explore the house known worldwide as a resonant feat of architectural achievement. The group will meet in the Den cafe at Politics & Prose at 7:45 a.m. for a breakfast of coffee and bagels before departing the store at 8:15 a.m. Transportation is by coach bus https://www.marylandbuscompanies.com/charter-service The drive is scenic and takes about three and half hours. We play the Ken Burns documentary on Frank Lloyd Wright on the way to Fallingwater. Once there we will have ample time allotted to explore the grounds, take photographs, enjoy lunch in the café, and visit the gift shop. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. You will be able to purchase lunch on site at Fallingwater Cafe. Masking is required indoors at Fallingwater facilities for all visitors. We are requring the use of wearing masks on the bus trip but will not be checking vaccination cards. Price: $175.00 includes admission to house tour and transportation. Return Policy: Refunds are only guaranteed up to seven days before the trip. No Member Discount. Please email classes@politics-prose.com with any questions.

BMAV members, friends and neighbors are invited to a conversation with Professor O‘Hanlon on the latest developments in Ukraine and Russia and its geopolitical implications. Join us for light refreshments and socializing, followed by O‘Hanlon‘s insights and ample time for questions. RSVP by June 23 is required.

Michael E. O‘Hanlon is a senior fellow and director of research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, where he specializes in U.S. defense strategy, the use of military force, and American national security policy. He directs the Strobe Talbott Center on Security, Strategy and Technology, as well as the Defense Industrial Base working group, and is the inaugural holder of the Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy. He co-directs the Africa Security Initiative as well. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia, Georgetown, and George Washington universities, and a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He also serves as a member of the Defense Policy Board at the U.S. Department of Defense. O’Hanlon was a member of the external advisory board at the Central Intelligence Agency from 2011-12. O‘Hanlon is a prolific writer and author on defense, security and foreign relations; his latest book, "Military History for the Modern Strategist: America‘s Major Wars Since 1861" was published in January.

Meet Nancy Balz at Edgemoor Lane & Hampden Lane Park, at the triangle with the 3 benches in the shade of trees. We will wait until 11:10 and then walk a 45 minute circuit, with an opportunity to walk longer for those who are interested. We will keep the pace conducive to conversation and mindful of individual needs as we walk. RSVP to Nancy appreciated, or just arrive if you find you can come. BMAV Walkie Talkies will meet every Tuesday (no walk May 30), unless it is raining or over 85 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

Bethesda Metro Area Village, Bradley Hills Village and Chevy Chase At Home members are invited to weekly Tai Chi classes with internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin teaching.

Classes will meet from 10 - 10:45m Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly June 14 - July 26 (no class week of July 4). The 6 week session is $75, payable onsite via cash, check, mobile payment or credit card.

Chairs and reference materials will be available. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome. Register through your village.

o you receive Social Security benefits? Do you have questions about Spouses, Survivors and Medicare benefits? Do you know how work affects your benefits? Diana Varela, a Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Social Security Administration, will answer your questions and provide a Social Security update, including Medicare premiums and allowable earnings for 2023, scams, and much more. Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/SocialSecurity

This month we will meet in person at a local restaurants, outdoors (weather permitting). RSVP to Lynn Barclay by June 28 required.

Once a month we pick a restaurant and descend en masse – partly for a fun meal out, partly to sample new places (or new choices from old places!), and partly to get to know each other better.

We start early to go easy on the restaurant and get a little extra attention before the place fills up. We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required to co-lead Janet Dante, the earlier the better.

Trying to beat the heat? In July join the Walkie Talkies for a walk on Thursdays, starting at 8:30 AM. Nancy will meet up with anyone who wants to walk for a 50-minute walk. Meet at the benches on the Edgemoor Triangle, Edgemoor and Hampden Lanes. We will be walking on the shaded sidewalks of Edgemoor, one of the pedestrian friendliest neighborhoods in the Village area. We walk at a moderate pace - bring a small water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes and also a hat if you prefer. Walkie Talkies will take a break in August and resume in the fall at the mid-day time. RSVP to Nancy appreciated, or just arrive if you find you can come. BMAV Walkie Talkies will meet July 6, 13, 20, and August 3, unless it is raining or over 85 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week. We will then take a hiatus and until October.

Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the first half of the lunch and the second half is for catching up.

BMAV has reserved a block of 5 tickets to Glenstone museum. The indoor and outdoor pavilions are open. Enjoy the large and spectacular expanded exhibition space, including outdoor sculptures in fabulously landscaped spaces designed for the collection.

RSVP required. Tickets will be emailed and we can arrange for carpooling. Full Service members call us for a ride. Free.

Gather with BMAV friends, via phone or your computer, to socialize and talk about what we‘re doing over a drink if you‘d like. Hosted by Barbara Brown and Stephanie Sutton.

Bring in your cellphone, smartphone, Ipad, Kindle or laptop and get your questions answered by tech-savvy students.

Via Zoom, Executive Director Elizabeth Haile will go over how to use the new BMAV website and access the member directory, access the Forum, enjoy photos, find events and use the event calendar, and RSVP for events. We can also do a short refresher on Zoom, like how to rename yourself or use the chat function...or answer any other BMAV-related questions! New and longtime members welcome.

Bethesda Metro Area Village, Bradley Hills Village and Chevy Chase At Home members are invited to weekly Tai Chi classes with internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin teaching.

Classes will meet from 10 - 10:45m Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly June 14 - July 26 (no class week of July 4). The 6 week session is $75, payable onsite via cash, check, mobile payment or credit card.

Chairs and reference materials will be available. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome. Register through your village.

day and time TBD at Ann Bennet‘s home

Trying to beat the heat? In July join the Walkie Talkies for a walk on Thursdays, starting at 8:30 AM. Nancy will meet up with anyone who wants to walk for a 50-minute walk. Meet at the benches on the Edgemoor Triangle, Edgemoor and Hampden Lanes. We will be walking on the shaded sidewalks of Edgemoor, one of the pedestrian friendliest neighborhoods in the Village area. We walk at a moderate pace - bring a small water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes and also a hat if you prefer. Walkie Talkies will take a break in August and resume in the fall at the mid-day time. RSVP to Nancy appreciated, or just arrive if you find you can come. BMAV Walkie Talkies will meet July 6, 13, 20, and August 3, unless it is raining or over 85 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week. We will then take a hiatus and until October.

BMAV members are invited to virtual coffee talk. Hosted by Naomi Collins and Ann Labriola. Contact them or Elizabeth for the link to participate by phone or by your computer screen.

Join us on Monday to talk tech with BMAV volunteer Tony Mastria. He can answer your questions about computers, smartphones, anything tech-related. We discuss advice on universal problems. Open to Full and Social members. You can drop in to as many sessions as you‘d like, but an RSVP by the day before with your question will be most helpful to give Tony time to prepare.

Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.

Join village members to talk about your book recommendations in this discussion led by Jane Boynton. To see book recommendations the group has discussed at past meetings, check out the forum. Contact us for the zoom link.

Bethesda Metro Area Village, Bradley Hills Village and Chevy Chase At Home members are invited to weekly Tai Chi classes with internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin teaching.

Classes will meet from 10 - 10:45m Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly June 14 - July 26 (no class week of July 4). The 6 week session is $75, payable onsite via cash, check, mobile payment or credit card.

Chairs and reference materials will be available. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome. Register through your village.

Trying to beat the heat? In July join the Walkie Talkies for a walk on Thursdays, starting at 8:30 AM. Nancy will meet up with anyone who wants to walk for a 50-minute walk. Meet at the benches on the Edgemoor Triangle, Edgemoor and Hampden Lanes. We will be walking on the shaded sidewalks of Edgemoor, one of the pedestrian friendliest neighborhoods in the Village area. We walk at a moderate pace - bring a small water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes and also a hat if you prefer. Walkie Talkies will take a break in August and resume in the fall at the mid-day time. RSVP to Nancy appreciated, or just arrive if you find you can come. BMAV Walkie Talkies will meet July 6, 13, 20, and August 3, unless it is raining or over 85 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week. We will then take a hiatus and until October.

We will be meeting at Irish Inn at Glen Echo, 6119 Tulane Ave, for an in-person lunch this week. Hosted by Bob Metzler. Themed discussions are held the first half of the lunch and the second half is for catching up.

We will be meeting inside (outside if weather allows). RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by July 20 so she can make a reservation.

This month we will meet in person at a local restaurants, outdoors (weather permitting). RSVP to Lynn Barclay by June 28 required.

Bethesda Metro Area Village, Bradley Hills Village and Chevy Chase At Home members are invited to weekly Tai Chi classes with internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin teaching.

Classes will meet from 10 - 10:45m Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly June 14 - July 26 (no class week of July 4). The 6 week session is $75, payable onsite via cash, check, mobile payment or credit card.

Chairs and reference materials will be available. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome. Register through your village.

The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we will discuss movies with sports themes: A League of Their Own, The Natural, Field of Dreams, or MoneyBall. We can discuss the second movie at our June chat!!All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.

Weather permitting, this week we will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane - the benches nearest to the Simon Pearce store. The store is on 7126 Bethesda Lane which is in the pedestrian paved area between Elm St and Bethesda Ave off Arlington Rd. Maman, Hawkers and Dolcezza Gelato are other establishments located in that area.

BYO coffee. RSVPs are not required. Hosted by Ann Labriola and Naomi Collins.

If the weather is uncertain, we will send out an email by 9am on the day of the event to those on our email list to confirm or cancel the official coffee hour. People are certainly welcome to meet informally on their own if weather conditions improve after that time.

BMAV members and friends will meet up to visit the newly-opened Capital Jewish Museum. Tickets are to be purchased online individually here. https://capitaljewishmuseum.org/ Admission is free or $10 (seniors) for access to the special exhibit Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Capital Jewish Museum explores the Jewish experience in the national capital region and inspires visitors to connect, reflect, and act—connect personally and collectively, reflect on the relevance of the past to today, and act on behalf of their communities and values. Exhibits dig deep into local Jewish history, discover Jewish perspectives on social justice issues facing the world today, and think about your own identity and values. It is located 2 blocks from the Judiciary Square Metro stop on the red line. RSVP so we can connect meeting up to arrive at the 11:30 am opening time.

Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.

Once a month we pick a restaurant and descend en masse – partly for a fun meal out, partly to sample new places (or new choices from old places!), and partly to get to know each other better.

We start early to go easy on the restaurant and get a little extra attention before the place fills up. We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required to co-lead Janet Dante, the earlier the better.

Trying to beat the heat? In July join the Walkie Talkies for a walk on Thursdays, starting at 8:30 AM. Nancy will meet up with anyone who wants to walk for a 50-minute walk. Meet at the benches on the Edgemoor Triangle, Edgemoor and Hampden Lanes. We will be walking on the shaded sidewalks of Edgemoor, one of the pedestrian friendliest neighborhoods in the Village area. We walk at a moderate pace - bring a small water bottle, and wear comfortable shoes and also a hat if you prefer. Walkie Talkies will take a break in August and resume in the fall at the mid-day time. RSVP to Nancy appreciated, or just arrive if you find you can come. BMAV Walkie Talkies will meet July 6, 13, 20, and August 3, unless it is raining or over 85 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week. We will then take a hiatus and until October.

Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the first half of the lunch and the second half is for catching up.

Gather with BMAV friends, via phone or your computer, to socialize and talk about what we‘re doing over a drink if you‘d like. Hosted by Barbara Brown and Stephanie Sutton.

Do you want to build a community that values people of all ages? Are you interested in helping your older neighbors? Would you like to donate your time or expertise to help a local nonprofit? If so, become a volunteer for Bethesda Metro Area Village. BMAV is a volunteer-driven local nonprofit dedicated to providing services and community support that allow people to remain in their homes as they age. In this orientation, Executive Director Elizabeth Haile and Services Committee Chair Bruce Coolidge, will go over the services offered (rides, friendly visits, in-home assistance with technology or light repairs, vacation checks, snow shoveling and garbage can placement), how requests are made and filled, and answer questions about common scenarios. Open to all friends and neighbors interested in learning about the village and the services our volunteers provide. RSVP and application required. Zoom link will be sent to registrants. Current volunteers who would like a refresher are also welcome. Check out our website or contact director@bmavillage.org for more information.

Volunteer docent Bob Ferguson returns to take BMAV members on a tour of Smithsonian American Art Museum pieces. Via Zoom.

BMAV members are invited to virtual coffee talk. Hosted by Naomi Collins and Ann Labriola. Contact them or Elizabeth for the link to participate by phone or by your computer screen.

Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.

Join village members to talk about your book recommendations in this discussion led by Jane Boynton. To see book recommendations the group has discussed at past meetings, check out the forum. Contact us for the zoom link.

We will be meeting at Irish Inn at Glen Echo, 6119 Tulane Ave, for an in-person lunch this week. Hosted by Bob Metzler. Themed discussions are held the first half of the lunch and the second half is for catching up.

We will be meeting inside (outside if weather allows). RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by July 20 so she can make a reservation.

This month we will meet in person at a local restaurants, outdoors (weather permitting). RSVP to Lynn Barclay by June 28 required.

Weather permitting, this week we will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane - the benches nearest to the Simon Pearce store. The store is on 7126 Bethesda Lane which is in the pedestrian paved area between Elm St and Bethesda Ave off Arlington Rd. Maman, Hawkers and Dolcezza Gelato are other establishments located in that area.

BYO coffee. RSVPs are not required. Hosted by Ann Labriola and Naomi Collins.

If the weather is uncertain, we will send out an email by 9am on the day of the event to those on our email list to confirm or cancel the official coffee hour. People are certainly welcome to meet informally on their own if weather conditions improve after that time.

BMAV members are invited to virtual coffee talk. Hosted by Naomi Collins and Ann Labriola. Contact them or Elizabeth for the link to participate by phone or by your computer screen.

By zoom

Weather permitting, this week we will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane - the benches nearest to the Simon Pearce store. The store is on 7126 Bethesda Lane which is in the pedestrian paved area between Elm St and Bethesda Ave off Arlington Rd. Maman, Hawkers and Dolcezza Gelato are other establishments located in that area.

BYO coffee. RSVPs are not required. Hosted by Ann Labriola and Naomi Collins.

If the weather is uncertain, we will send out an email by 9am on the day of the event to those on our email list to confirm or cancel the official coffee hour. People are certainly welcome to meet informally on their own if weather conditions improve after that time.

By zoom

BMAV and Sibley Memorial Hospital Senior Services offer a free workshop by member Chris Palmer on how to improve your life - Design Your Life for Success. Free and open to the public but registration required.

BMAV and Sibley Memorial Hospital Senior Services offer a free workshop by member Chris Palmer on how to improve your life - Design Your Life for Success. Free and open to the public but registration required.

By zoom

BMAV and Sibley Memorial Hospital Senior Services offer a free workshop by member Chris Palmer on how to improve your life - Design Your Life for Success. Free and open to the public but registration required.