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March, 2024

Tuesday
19
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Start your Spring with an Afternoon Tea at the Strathmore Mansion. With 50’s style music and a throwback meal, this tea will make you want to shake, rattle and roll - “Sock Hop Tea” with Mike Gold, piano & Paul Mickey, bass.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the warm atmosphere of The Mansion at Strathmore. The sounds of local musicians fill the room as you sip Strathmore’s Signature Blend Tea, made specially by Master Tea Blender John Harney, and lunch on light delectable tea savories catered by Ridgewells.

Tickets for the Afternoon Teas go quickly so you must commit by this Sunday, February 4th. Limited availability is 10 people. $35 per person. RSVP to Stephanie Sutton. Tickets are nonrefundable and payment due to Stephanie once tickets are purchased. Please indicate if you’d like a vegetarian meal.

Onsite parking is available in the Mansion parking lot and carpooling will be available. The Mansion is also a 5 minute walk from the Grosvenor-Strathmore metro station on the redline.
Interested in going to an afternoon tea but can’t make Tuesday, March 19th? Let Stephanie know and she’s put you on a wait list for next time.
Tuesday
19
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Wednesday
20
Town of Chevy Chase hall
10:00 AM
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Bethesda Metro Area Village and Chevy Chase At Home members and friends are invited to weekly Tai Chi classes with internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin teaching. Nick brings 45 years of experience from China and North America. Study the essentials and forms of traditional Tai Chi, and improve balance, circulation, strength and relaxation. With a diverse repertoire, Nick tailors each class to the participants, allowing him to focus on their specific goals. The classes can be adapted to accommodate all levels of mobility and health.
Classes will meet from 10 - 10:45 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly February 21 - March 27. Participants pay for the full 6-weeks at a discounted rate of $75. Chairs and reference materials will be available. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome. Register through your village and payment at the class via cash, check, mobile payment or credit card.
Wednesday
20
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Speaker: David Olawuyi Fakunle, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine; Associate Faculty in Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. David Fakunle guides participants on an exploration through the world of arts, culture and health. Look forward to learning about the science that explains the impact of creative expressions on health and wellbeing, including David‘s personal and professional experiences utilizing storytelling as a multidisciplinary method for understanding and embracing the human experience. Register with Sibley Hospital here https://smh.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=817&Itemid=115&year=2024&month=03&day=20&title=the-connection-between-storytelling-the-arts-and-wellness-with-david-olawuyi-fakunle-phd-&uid=b6a6801ce448c3af573870a30def8b54
Wednesday
20
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Kathleen McGuinness will share information which can help including the latest tech devices which might make the caregiver‘s job easier. McGuinness is a consultant on aging in place and Certified Dementia Practitioner and cared for her spouse who had FTD (Frontal Temporal Dementia) and other illnesses. This presentation is part of FHNN’s series which provides dementia information to area seniors and is part of our collaboration with Little Falls Village. Register for Zoom link here https://www.fhneighbors.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=635669&item_id=2141450 This program, which is open to everyone, has been taught at Oasis Washington Metro.
Wednesday
20
on your computer
3:00 PM
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The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we will review two Academy Award nominees— Anatomy of a Fall and Holdovers. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.
Thursday
21
City Lights
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting at City Lights of China. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Friday
22
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We will be meeting inside at Matchbox, 7278 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda. RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by the day before so she can make a reservation.
Saturday
23
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Join Nobel Prize-winner Dr. John Mather on Zoom to learn about the discoveries being made with the James Webb Space Telescope. Mather is a senior astrophysicist in the Observational Cosmology Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt and the senior project scientist on the James Webb Space Telescope. Since parking in its orbit 930,000 miles above the Earth in early 2022, the telescope has provided a closer look at the universe than has ever been possible. Dr. Mather will discuss the telescope and how it is advancing our understanding of every phase of the history of our universe — from .first luminous glows after the Big Bang to the formation and evolution of our own solar system. Hosted by Hyattsville Aging in Place, Helping Hands University Park, Neighbors Helping Neighbors of College Park, and Explorations on Aging. RSVP here for Zoom link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3ENDGscnAlhGFLq3hqG_oiBaV5FQKKZ2uZBlyeeWEvCFVgw/viewform
Sunday
24
3:00 PM
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Member Barbara Reese is hosting a book signing at her home on Hampden Ln with author Jean Dudek, who will talk about her book, “The Scent of Bright Light”, a retelling of the story of Ruth (Abraham’s wife) from the Bible, but through Ruth’s voice. Books will be available for purchase. RSVP by emailing Barbara by March 15. Limited space.
Sunday
24
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Whole Person Care: Navigating the health system. Our guest is Pamela Goetz, who supports cancer patients and caregivers at Sibley and Suburban Hospitals through integrative health and educational programming. Pam will discuss putting yourself first in navigating the healthcare system, including cancer screening guidelines, self-finding reliable information, accessing services, and self-advocacy (so important!) to improve your health outcomes and quality of life.
Monday
25
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Recent headlines speak to an alarming increase in the incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. This Brain Health Awareness talk hosted by Dupont Cirlce Village will focus on the following questions: • What is normal cognitive aging? • What are the warning signs of cognitive impairment? • What can I do to keep my brain healthy? • If I am having concerns, what are the components of an evaluation? • What are the current therapies for treating these conditions? • How can I be proactive in helping to find a cure? Kathleen Johnson, MSN, is an Adult Nurse Practitioner in Neurology at Georgetown University in the Memory Disorders Program. She is an educator and speaker and serves as the primary clinician on many clinical trials for new therapies for prevention and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer‘s dementia. Register for Zoom link here https://dcv.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=161481&item_id=2218746
Tuesday
26
10:00 AM
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Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the benches in front of the Connie Morella Library. We‘ll see what’s springing up in the neighborhood! Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. We walk at a moderate pace conducive to conversation. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tuesday
26
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In this entertaining and interactive workshop, Professor Chris Palmer will explain why talking with your family about your funeral preferences is essential, why comparison shopping can save you significant money, and how eco-friendly options at the end of life (like green burial, water cremation, and human composting) present new opportunities. Chris will also cover related topics, including embalming, home funerals, and death doulas. This event is a collaboration between BMAV, Little Falls Village, and Friendship Heights Neighbors Network. Join Zoom Meeting, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82494115858Meeting ID 824 9411 5858 In addition to running our Aging Well group, Chris was on the Board of the Green Burial Association of Maryland and is on the Board of Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, and Vice President of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland & Environs as well as serving on the Advisory Council for the Maryland Office of Cemetery Oversight.
Wednesday
27
North Bethesda United Methodist Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda
9:30 AM
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Embrace and maximize the safety technology features in your vehicle. The Safe Driver Program showcases AARP Smart DriverTEK Workshop, uniquely tailored for older drivers. In addition, the Montgomery County Police Department will share tips on general driver safety. Call to register JCA VillageRides at 301-255-4212. Doors will open at 9:00 am with light refreshments. The workshop will start promptly at 9:30 am.
Wednesday
27
Town of Chevy Chase hall
10:00 AM
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Bethesda Metro Area Village and Chevy Chase At Home members and friends are invited to weekly Tai Chi classes with internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin teaching. Nick brings 45 years of experience from China and North America. Study the essentials and forms of traditional Tai Chi, and improve balance, circulation, strength and relaxation. With a diverse repertoire, Nick tailors each class to the participants, allowing him to focus on their specific goals. The classes can be adapted to accommodate all levels of mobility and health.
Classes will meet from 10 - 10:45 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly February 21 - March 27. Participants pay for the full 6-weeks at a discounted rate of $75. Chairs and reference materials will be available. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome. Register through your village and payment at the class via cash, check, mobile payment or credit card.
Thursday
28
12:00 PM
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Join us at Planta restaurant (4910 Elm Street, Bethesda) for lunch with host Lynn Barclay. (Attendees pay their own way). RSVP is required, either online or by contacting Lynn.
Thursday
28
4:30 PM
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BMAV members and volunteers are invited to free online chess classes, taught by a volunteer high school chess tutor. This is for "advanced beginners" looking to improve their middle game. Students will pair off and play practice games live on screen and get tips from the tutor. All are welcome even if you did not attend earlier Beginner Chess classes but RSVP is required. Owning a chess board is not required, but knowing how to use chess.com is.
Friday
29
10:00 AM
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This month we will hike the beautiful and woodsy Valley Trail starting at Old Anglers. Weather dependent. RSVP required to Ann. We will meet at her home at 10 am and carpool. If weather allows, we will add other winter hikes.
Friday
29
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The Temple of Democracy: American History Gets Acted Out in the US Capitol. Reservations are required to attend in-person OLLI lectures https://www.olli-dc.org/events. Steve Livengood is the Public Historian and Chief Guide of the US Capitol Historical Society, a private not-for-profit organization chartered by the US Congress to develop enhanced experiences related to the history of the Capitol Building and the institutions that have been housed there. His specialty is interpreting the building with historical background on the meaning of activities and artworks as the icons of representative democracy, seeing familiar things from a deeper perspective. Mr. Livengood began giving tours of the Capitol for his Member of Congress from Kansas in 1965. He has a BA in Political Science from American University. After experiencing the risks of good citizenship in Vietnam, he used his GI Bill benefits as a doctoral candidate in recent US political and social history at Emory University. He has worked in various capacities in DC political and policy circles, culminating with his work for the Capitol Historical Society since 1994. He has been given the Tourism Industry Award by the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington for his work in promoting the interpretation of the Capitol building by professional city guides. He is a board member of the Olmsted Network and helped promote Olmsted 200 for the bicentennial celebration of the genius of landscape architecture.

April, 2024

Monday
1
5:00 PM
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A new Shared Interest Group is forming - a second book club, this one to select and read the same book each month and then meet in-person to discuss. Our first meeting will be at Andy Brown‘s home. RSVP required and space is limited. Interested, but can‘t make this date? Contact Andy to be added to her email list and learn about book choices and future dates.
Tuesday
2
10:00 AM
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Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the benches on the Edgemoor Triangle, Edgemoor and Hampden Lanes. We will be walking on sidewalks of Edgemoor, one of the pedestrian friendliest neighborhoods in the Village area. We‘ll see what’s springing up in the neighborhood! Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tuesday
2
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Tuesday
2
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From beneficial yeasts that aid digestion to molds that cause serious infections, we are constantly navigating a world filled with fungi. Join us for a lecture by Nicholas Money, whose new book, Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines, explores the amazing ways in which our health and well-being are affected by fungi. Drawing on the latest advances in mycology, Dr. Money will discuss what scientists are learning about the human mycobiome, which is formed by a hidden universe of microscopic yeasts and molds that live in our bodies. He will also highlight the importance of fungal medicines, the controversial use of magic mushrooms to treat depression, and our wider dependence on the vital roles fungi play in nature. Nicholas P. Money is professor of biology at Miami University in Ohio and the author of many books, including The Rise of Yeast: How the Sugar Fungus Shaped Civilization, which was featured in the 2018 History Book Festival in Lewes; Mushrooms: A Natural and Cultural History; and Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction. Register with Lewes Public Library here https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11665458 These talks are co-organized and moderated by Fred Dylla, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Institute of Physics and author of Scientific Journeys, Linda Dylla, former public information officer at the Jefferson Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, and Colin Norman, the former News Editor at Science.
Tuesday
2
Tavira Restaurant
6:00 PM
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This month we will go to quiet, old-fashioned Tavira in Chevy Chase. The cuisine is Portuguese, we will have a private room, and there is plenty of parking in the garage under the building. 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.
Wednesday
3
G Street Northwest &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
10:00 AM
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BMAV members, volunteers and friends are invited to join volunteer docent Bob Ferguson on this tour of the Folk and Self-Taught galleries of SAAM. We will discuss works of art we might not have seen tucked in back corners and stop at whatever strikes our fancy, as well as use the "touch cart" for a special hands-on treat with Bob‘s wife, a fellow docent.

Some works are hidden up a set of stairs - please let us know when RSVPing if that will be inaccessible for you.

RSVP required. Carpooling can be arranged. Full Service members, contact us for a ride.

Meet outside the G Street entrance.
Thursday
4
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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.
Thursday
4
4:30 PM
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BMAV members and volunteers are invited to free online chess classes, taught by a volunteer high school chess tutor. This is for "advanced beginners" looking to improve their middle game. Students will pair off and play practice games live on screen and get tips from the tutor. All are welcome even if you did not attend earlier Beginner Chess classes but RSVP is required. Owning a chess board is not required, but knowing how to use chess.com is.
Thursday
4
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Deep in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, three times farther from the Sun than the Earth is, orbits a massive asteroid called (16) Psyche. Our upcoming exploration of this metal-rich asteroid marks an important first for humankind: We have sent people or robots to explore rocks bodies, like the Moon and Mars, and icy ones, like Europa and Enceladus, and gas-rich bodies like Jupiter, but never a body made mostly of metal. If Psyche turns out to be what we think, we’ll be visiting a new kind of world. In this Science and Society talk Lindy Elkins-Tanton will explain how a NASA mission comes to be, who is working on our team, and how far we’ve come in building this spacecraft. Register with Lewes Public Library here https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9688483 These talks are co-organized and moderated by Fred Dylla, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Institute of Physics and author of Scientific Journeys, Linda Dylla, former public information officer at the Jefferson Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, and Colin Norman, the former News Editor at Science.
Friday
5
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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.
Saturday
6
Bethesda Elementary School parking lot
9:00 AM
Monday
8
Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and G Streets, NW Washington, DC 20004
11:00 AM
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BMAV‘s Gardening group has planned an outing to see “The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration” which will fill the entire Kogod Courtyard of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery with around 350 live orchids. The display will feature a series of newly commissioned and loaned works by contemporary multimedia artist, Phaan Howng, to help audiences visualize the future of orchids and be inspired to take action toward a sustainable future. RSVP to meetup at Ann Labriola‘s home and carpool, or take the metro to meet the group there at 11:30 am.
Tuesday
9
10:00 AM
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Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the Greenwich Forest neighborhood triangle at Wilson, Moorland, and Marion Lanes. Park on the triangle toward Wilson Lane. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week. Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you.
Tuesday
9
from your computer!
4:00 PM
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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.
Wednesday
10
Edgemoor Club
12:00 PM
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Thank you to all our wonderful village volunteers! Look for your invitation in the mail and RSVP to Elizabeth. You are invited to a lunch to recognize you for your time and dedication. Come socialize and enjoy food and drink. Windows and doors will be open for airflow. Limited street and on-site lot parking available.
Thursday
11
10:00 AM
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Note new date! Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, 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.
Thursday
11
4:30 PM
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Join hosts Paul Thorn and Barbara Reese for a series of curated TED Talks. The topic this month is TBD. After watching videos together, we will discuss our reactions and the most important takeaways. Come for what is always an enriching conversation with other BMAV members.
Tuesday
16
Zoom
9:30 AM
Tuesday
16
10:00 AM
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Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the benches on the Edgemoor Triangle, Edgemoor and Hampden Lanes. We will be walking on sidewalks of Edgemoor, one of the pedestrian friendliest neighborhoods in the Village area. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week. Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you.
Tuesday
16
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Wednesday
17
on your computer
3:00 PM
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The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.
Wednesday
17
Connie Morella Library
7:00 PM
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Award Winning public speaker, Florence Williams, author of "The Nature Fix," will lead us through an investigation into the restorative benefits of nature. She will draw on cutting-edge research and her explorations to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood, and creativity. Florence Williams is a journalist, author, and podcaster. The Nature Fix was an Audible bestseller and was named a top summer read by J.P Morgan. She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times and numerous other publications. A fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature and a visiting scholar at George Washington University, Florence’s work focuses on the environment, health and science. Hosted by Bradley Hills Village at the Connie Morella library. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to info@bradleyhillsvillage.org
Thursday
18
Irish Inn at Glen Echo
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting at favorite Irish Inn and Glen Echo. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Thursday
18
4:30 PM
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BMAV members and volunteers are invited to free online chess classes, taught by a volunteer high school chess tutor. This is for "advanced beginners" looking to improve their middle game. Students will pair off and play practice games live on screen and get tips from the tutor. All are welcome even if you did not attend earlier Beginner Chess classes but RSVP is required. Owning a chess board is not required, but knowing how to use chess.com is.
Friday
19
4545 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814
8:00 PM
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Round House Theatre is providing free tickets to BMAV as part of its program to partner with nonprofit community organizations. Join BMAV members for the "incendiary and provocative world premiere" of of "A Jumping-Off Point." Full of humor and complex characters, A Jumping-Off Point is a sharp and electric new play from rising star playwright and screenwriter Inda Craig-Galván.

Leslie Wallace is a promising Black writer who has just landed her first deal with HBO. Her celebration is cut short when she gets a surprise visit from Andrew, a white man from her grad school cohort, who accuses her of plagiarizing his script. Their confrontation—and eventual uneasy alliance—forces a reckoning on representation, privilege, and who gets to tell what kinds of stories.
10 tickets are available, first come first served. RSVP required. Tickets will be emailed to attendees.

Paid parking is available at a flat rate of $6 for Round House patrons entering after 6 pm - underneath the theatre at 7501 Wisconsin Ave.
Sunday
21
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Funeral Planning. Chris Palmer will explain why talking with your family about your funeral preferences is essential, why comparison shopping can save you significant money, and how eco-friendly options at the end of life (like green burial, water cremation, and human composting) present new opportunities. Chris will also cover related topics like embalming, funeral scams, and memorial services.
Sunday
21
Barbara Brown and Bob Berish's home
4:30 PM
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At the wine tasting SIG‘s third meeting, we sampled various types of red wines, including Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel and Merlot. Our next meeting is April 21 starting at 5:30 after Aging Well.
All are welcome! $15 donation offsets the cost of the wine. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young, no later than April 15. If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.
Monday
22
by zoom or phone
2:00 PM
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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.

This month Tony will also discuss safety measures we can take while traveling - new devices, apps, etc.
Tuesday
23
10:00 AM
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Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the Plaza in front of 7501 Wisconsin Ave, Wisconsin & East West Highway, by the fountain. Public parking garages in the vicinity; across from the Bethesda METRO plaza. Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Thursday
25
Chevy Chase Village Hall, Humphrey Room
10:00 AM
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Do you have the right number of working smoke alarms in the correct locations? Did you know that all residents by law must use hard-wired or sealed-in, 10-year long-life detectors? Did you know that Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) can help you replace these or perform free safety checks? During this in-person presentation, Jim Resnick, MCFRS Fire Safety Educator, will teach current CPR training and provide us with potentially lifesaving updates on how to reduce our chances of experiencing a home fire, and what to do if one were to occur. Jim has more than 45 years of experience as a firefighter, paramedic, chief officer, and fire safety educator. Registration required by April 24. Sponsored by Chevy Chase At Home and Bethesda Area Metro Village.
Friday
26
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With Washington, DC—The National Capital—situated below the Mason-Dixon Line and surrounded on all sides by slaveholding states, the prospects for Union defeat were very real. Many people are aware of the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) and that it was composed of 68 forts and 93 batteries. But this was the strength of the defenses in 1865, at the end of the war. How did it all begin? Which were the first forts built? Which was the first fort? And was a Confederate invasion of Washington, DC possible? This presentation will look at these and more questions. Bryan Cheeseboro is a historian of the American Civil War. His activities include being a reenactor with Company B, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He has been featured on American Battlefield Trust’s Zoom Goes the History series and Antietam Live! programs. He has written for the Emerging Civil War blog. His presentations to the Rock Creek, DC Civil War Round Table include the programs Outside of Lincoln‘s White House: Civil War Men and Women of the DC Metro Area; The Grand Reviews of the Civil War; and The 1st United States Colored Infantry. He was the subject of the article “The Hands-On Historian” in the Spring 2021 issue of Civil War Monitor magazine. In February 2022, he was the guest of John R. Heckman’s (The Tattooed Historian) YouTube channel to discuss his presentation Volunteers, Substitutes, & Drafted Men: Enlisting in the Civil War. He is a Park Ranger with the National Park Service. His site is the Civil War Defenses of Washington. Reservations are required to attend OLLI in-person lectures here https://www.olli-dc.org/events/042624lecture
Friday
26
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We will be meeting inside a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by the day before so she can make a reservation.
Monday
29
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The Past, Present and Future of the Bethesda Meeting House – “the church that named Bethesda.” Despite being among the community’s most storied buildings, the Bethesda Meeting House was vacant and deteriorating when it was acquired last year by an affiliate of the Bethesda Historical Society. Constructed in 1820 (and rebuilt in 1850 after a fire) it features a rare “slave gallery,” was the town’s first Post Office, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the MoCo Master Plan for Historic Preservation. Tradition has it that Abraham Lincoln worshipped there, and it was occupied by Confederate cavalry during Jubal Early’s raid on Washington in July 1864. BMAV, Bethesda Historical Society, and Connie Morella Library, present Bethesda historian Hank Levine giving an illustrated tour of this iconic building’s history, significance, and future. No registration necessary.
Monday
29
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Lisa Schifferle will review with us the Top Ten Consumer Fraud alerts. Imposter Scams, Identity Theft, Credit Card and Gift Card Fraud, Investment Scams and Tech Support Scams are just a few of the fraudulent activities Lisa will educate us about. Lisa is a Senior Policy Analyst in the CFPB’s Office for Older Americans. She leads the Managing Someone Else’s Money financial caregiving program as well as the Money Smart for Older Adults program. She also supports the Office’s work to combat elder financial exploitation through network collaboration and age-friendly banking. Before coming to the CFPB, she worked for 12 years at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where she trained consumers, business and advocates on scams, identity theft, and cybersecurity. She also served as the FTC’s Identity Theft Coordinator and litigated fraud and data security cases. Register for a zoom link with Dupont Circle at volunteer@dupontcirclevillage.net
Tuesday
30
10:00 AM
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Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the playscape area of the Battery Lane Urban Park 4960 Battery Lane. We‘ll see what’s springing up in the neighborhood! Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tuesday
30
12:00 PM
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Join us at a local restaurant for lunch with host Lynn Barclay. (Attendees pay their own way). RSVP is required, either online or by contacting Lynn Barclay.

May, 2024

Thursday
2
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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.
Thursday
2
4:30 PM
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BMAV members and volunteers are invited to free online chess classes, taught by a volunteer high school chess tutor. This is for "advanced beginners" looking to improve their middle game. Students will pair off and play practice games live on screen and get tips from the tutor. All are welcome even if you did not attend earlier Beginner Chess classes but RSVP is required. Owning a chess board is not required, but knowing how to use chess.com is.
Friday
3
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Harvard graduate Mitzi is a writer, a former rice farmer, and a past president of the 40,000-member American Agri-Women. In the 1990s and early 2000s her column, The Environment and You, was the most widely syndicated environmental column in the US. Recently she’s written a biography of Mark Victor Hansen, the Chicken Soup for the Soul guy. The book, Relentless, has won numerous awards for the Best Biography of 2022 and was an Amazon #1 best seller. Royalties for Relentless will go for humanitarian relief in Ukraine. She became particularly interested in aiding the people in Ukraine when General Andriy Nebytov, head of Kyiv Region Police, invited her to visit Ukraine in August of last year. She had written about humanitarian conditions in Ukraine, and the General invited her to come see for herself. Her first night in Ukraine was partly spent in a bomb shelter because of a rocket attack on the city where she was staying. During her second trip there, many of her interviews were conducted in bomb shelters while the cities were under attack. Reservations are required to attend OLLI in-person lectures. https://www.olli-dc.org/events/050324lecture
Friday
3
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TBD
Sunday
5
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TBD - at Debbie Davenport‘s
Monday
6
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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 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.
Tuesday
7
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Tuesday
7
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The current climate crisis has a less well known but equally ominous threat – the global biodiversity crisis. Billions of dollars are spent annually searching for life in outer space, yet here on Earth it is estimated we can only describe roughly 15% of Earth’s life forms. Plant species and animals are increasingly threatened with extinction while conservation biologists race to assess the current state of global biodiversity attempting to identify knowledge gaps. For example, fireflies are popular charismatic insects, yet a recent North American assessment found that for greater than 50% of described firefly species, we know too little to determine whether they are common, or rare, or even where they occur. Dr. Christopher Hecksher’s desire to learn more about the distribution of fireflies in eastern North America unexpectedly resulted in a crusade to explore rare and uncommon wetlands. The resulting work has been the discovery of seven species of fireflies in four Northeastern states that for more than 200 years had remained unknown to entomologists, hidden in remote wetlands in some of the most populated regions of our country. Christopher M. Heckscher, Ph.D. has been studying the distribution of fireflies in eastern North America for 25 years. He holds a B.S. in Wildlife Biology with a Minor in Zoology from Colorado State University, an M.S. in Applied Ecology and Entomology and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Entomology both from the University of Delaware. For fifteen years, he was the Delaware State Zoologist for The Nature Conservancy and the Delaware Register with Lewes Public Library here https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11665459 These talks are co-organized and moderated by Fred Dylla, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Institute of Physics and author of Scientific Journeys, Linda Dylla, former public information officer at the Jefferson Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, and Colin Norman, the former News Editor at Sci
Tuesday
7
Guapo's
6:00 PM
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Before there was Uncle Julio‘s, there was Guapo‘s - and it is still serving classic Tex-Mex food in a lively atmosphere. 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.
Wednesday
8
12:00 PM
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Join BMAV member Barbara Reese on a tour of The Voice of America studios followed by lunch at the Museum of the American Indian. VOA’s News Center coordinates a global network of correspondents, stringers, designers and editors to provide round the clock English language coverage and analysis of breaking news, U.S. politics and domestic developments, and leads VOA’s special coverage of world events. Registration required to attend the 45-minute tour. Bring an ID for screening at the building.
Thursday
9
10:00 AM
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Note new date! Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, 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.
Tuesday
14
Zoom
9:30 AM
Tuesday
14
from your computer!
4:00 PM
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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.
Thursday
16
Wang Dynasty
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting for some Chinese food at nearby Wang Dynasty. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Thursday
16
4:30 PM
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BMAV members and volunteers are invited to free online chess classes, taught by a volunteer high school chess tutor. This is for "advanced beginners" looking to improve their middle game. Students will pair off and play practice games live on screen and get tips from the tutor. All are welcome even if you did not attend earlier Beginner Chess classes but RSVP is required. Owning a chess board is not required, but knowing how to use chess.com is.
Sunday
19
2:00 PM
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Member Sonia Wilder organized an outing for a matinee at the Kennedy Center. Tickets have already been purchased but can still be purchased individually on the KC site. RSVP to meet up with the group.
Sunday
19
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Social at Chris and Gail‘s home! Everyone is invited to this social in our garden. If it rains, we will postpone it to another day.

Talking about death and dying may seem like a challenging conversation, but in our Aging Well meetings, it is fascinating, constructive, and useful. All BMAV members are warmly invited to attend this popular SIG led by Chris Palmer.
Monday
20
by zoom or phone
2:00 PM
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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.
Monday
20
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TBD
Tuesday
21
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Friday
31
12:00 PM
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Join us at a local restaurant for lunch with host Lynn Barclay. (Attendees pay their own way). RSVP is required, either online or by contacting Lynn Barclay.

June, 2024

Sunday
2
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on Lynn‘s patio
Tuesday
4
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Tuesday
4
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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.
Thursday
6
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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.
Tuesday
11
Zoom
9:30 AM
Tuesday
11
from your computer!
4:00 PM
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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.
Thursday
13
10:00 AM
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Note new date! Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, 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.
Sunday
16
Barbara Brown and Bob Berish's home
4:30 PM
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All are welcome! $15 donation offsets the cost of the wine. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young, no later than . If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.
Tuesday
18
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
20
Wang Dynasty
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting for some Chinese food at nearby Wang Dynasty. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Monday
24
12:00 PM
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Join us for lunch out at a local restaurant, hosted by Lynn Barclay. RSVP is required, either online or by contacting Lynn Barclay.

July, 2024

Tuesday
2
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
4
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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.
Thursday
11
10:00 AM
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Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, 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.
Tuesday
16
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
18
Wang Dynasty
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting for some Chinese food at nearby Wang Dynasty. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Sunday
21
Barbara Brown and Bob Berish's home
4:30 PM
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All are welcome! $15 donation offsets the cost of the wine. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young, no later than . If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.

August, 2024

Thursday
1
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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.
Tuesday
6
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
8
10:00 AM
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Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, 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.
Thursday
15
Wang Dynasty
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting for some Chinese food at nearby Wang Dynasty. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Sunday
18
Barbara Brown and Bob Berish's home
4:30 PM
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All are welcome! $15 donation offsets the cost of the wine. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young, no later than . If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.
Tuesday
20
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.

September, 2024

Tuesday
3
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
5
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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.
Thursday
12
10:00 AM
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Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, 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.
Tuesday
17
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
19
Wang Dynasty
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting for some Chinese food at nearby Wang Dynasty. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.

October, 2024

Tuesday
1
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
3
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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.
Thursday
10
10:00 AM
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Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, 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.
Thursday
10
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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.
Tuesday
15
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
17
Wang Dynasty
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting for some Chinese food at nearby Wang Dynasty. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Thursday
17
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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.
Thursday
24
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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.

November, 2024

Tuesday
5
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
7
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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.
Thursday
14
10:00 AM
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Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, 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.
Tuesday
19
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
21
Wang Dynasty
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting for some Chinese food at nearby Wang Dynasty. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.

December, 2024

Tuesday
3
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
5
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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.
Thursday
12
10:00 AM
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Weather permitting, 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.
Tuesday
17
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.
Thursday
19
Wang Dynasty
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting for some Chinese food at nearby Wang Dynasty. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.

January, 2025