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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. 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.

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

The Savvy Caregiver Program (SCP) teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to care for your family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. SAVVY® curriculum empowers caregivers by enabling them to: - Gain a better understanding of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. - Develop self-care strategies. - Learn skills and strategies to successfully provide daily activities of ‘Contented Involvement’ for their family member living with dementia. - Identify and engage family and other resources for care-related assistance and support. The goal is for family caregivers to feel confident and competent in their care role so that they can make the most of their time with their person who is living with dementia. Register for this free series of online workshops with MD Center of Excellence here https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/dcd2csa/lp/e4ad4fac-4e1e-4488-a30e-6f8052f8839b Classes are Wednesdays, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov 6

The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we will discuss the aspirational movies ‘Dave‘ and ‘American President’. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.

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.

Join other BMAV members on a self guided tour of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. We’ll meet on the Bethesda Metro train platform at 3pm and arrive at the Memorial by 4 including the 10 minute walk from the Pentagon Metro exit to the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial. There is a 24 minute audio tour accessible on your cell phone. Don’t forget yours. We’ll allow plenty of time to visit the memorial returning to Bethesda by 6. RSVP by October 2. Questions? Contact Ann Bennet or Stephanie Sutton

Free Zoom Webinar - all are welcome! Join us to learn how preventive medicine can help us remain healthy , understand the different types of care needs as we age, and deal with ambiguous loss and cope with changes. Speakers: Yahya Shaikh, M.D. - Preventive Medicine for a Healthy Older Adulthood Steve Gurney, B.S., M.B.A. - Planning for the Future – Understanding the Different Types of Care Needs as We Age Chris Haws, certified grief counselor - Examination of Ambiguous Loss and How We Can Best Cope With Changes Register on the button to the right or email pnunez3@jhmi.edu or call 202-364-7602

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

Join other BMAV members to hear about the work Bethesda Cares does to help the unhoused in our own community. Bethesda Cares provides supportive housing, a soup kitchen, a clothing closet, and a shower program. Our welcome orientation will be followed by an opportunity to make lunches in one of Bethesda Care‘s sites at The Church in Bethesda. Making lunches will take place standing along a table; there are places to sit for a break. Street parking is scarce at this location, walking or carpooling encouraged. Registration required and space is limited.

Low-cost technology is all around us today: from mobile to wearables to monitors. How can this technology be used by older adults to better predict the potential for a fall, avoiding injury and medical costs? What does research show us are the measurable indicators of a fall? What about artificial intelligence (AI): how is it starting to provide further capabilities? Lets chat about now and the future. Class held online or in-person at OASIS in Macys Home store. Registration required here https://washington-metro.oasiseverywhere.org/product/take-advantage-of-the-techology-around-you-for-fall-prevention/

The AU Jewish Studies Program and the Center for Israel Studies presents a 6-week virtual series featuring speakers with fresh perspectives to address what has been called “the oldest hatred.” Sign up for one or all of the virtual sessions (every Monday from Sept 30 - Nov 4) that will feature AU scholars and faculty giving their expertise on this timely topic. Then, join us on campus as we welcome author and Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Jonathan Gribetz, to give the 2024 Helen and Daniel Sonenshine lecture. Gribetz will be discussing his latest book, Reading Herzl in Beirut: The PLO Effort to Know the Enemy. Register for any dates in the series here https://www.american.edu/cas/israelstudies/antisemitism-political-tradition.cfm

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. 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.

Please join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a discussion on current scams targeting older investors. You will learn the red flags of fraud, how to identify a scam, how to avoid them and what to do if you realize you have been scammed. Speakers: Suzanne McGovern, SEC, Gema de las Heras FTC & Erin Scheithe, SEC Host Village: Northwest Neighbors Village Zoom link will be sent to registrants after registering here https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/4322

Join village members to talk about your book recommendations in this discussion led by Jane Boynton. Share a book that you have read that would be interesting for other people to read. Meet up on Zoom with your fellow bibliophiles, share opinions, and learn about new books to add to your reading list. To see book recommendations the group has discussed at past meetings, check out the forum. Contact us for the zoom link.

This month we will adventure to the Far North (Rockville!) on Richard Dante‘s strong support for Mykonos Grill, a well regarded outpost of fine Greek dining. The restaurant "invites you to experience the Aegean, the tranquility of our island, our beautiful colors and our rich heritage. We bring it all together, put it on a plate and serve it to our guests." 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. Come at 5:30 for a Happy Half-Hour! We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required to co-lead Janet Dante, the earlier the better.

Join Georgetown Village for our latest Bill Plante Conversations event, where Jim Axelrod, chief correspondent and executive editor for CBS News’ “Eye on America,” will discuss his in-depth reporting on key issues. In addition to his work on “Eye on America,” Axelrod also reports for CBS Mornings, CBS News Sunday Morning, and the CBS News Streaming Network. Previously, Axelrod was the chief investigative and senior national correspondent for CBS News. Axelrod‘s reporting has won a number of awards, including the Peabody Award for his reporting on the opioid addiction crisis and five Emmy Awards. This special event is held in memory of revered CBS News journalist and former Georgetown Village member Bill Plante. The event is free and open to the public, although seating will be prioritized for GV members. Register for the event here. https://georgetown.helpfulvillage.com/events/1041?mc_cid=1b8bc92bce&mc_eid=4ddc9c5c5f

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.

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.

Miss Maybell and the Jazz Age Artistes are known for their large repertoire of Prohibition-Era Jazz, Ragtime and Blues. Sourcing their tunes directly from dusty old records and antique sheet music, the group brings new life to songs created over 100 years ago. With this unique sound and dedication they were recently featured on The NPR Show “Person, Place, Thing” With Randy Cohen. Building a sizable following from residencies at Birdland Theater as well as venues such as Flatiron Room, Chez Josephene, The Back Room, St Mazie and Sleep No More, they have also built a respectable international following from performing regularly in Europe, recently headlining Sevilla Swing in Seville, Spain and selling out a week of shows at Marian‘s Jazz Room in Bern, Switzerland. Led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Miss Maybell, the group will include such as Charlie Judkins on Piano, Brian Nalepka (of Broadway‘s "Crazy for You") on Bass, David Sager on trombone, and Anita Thomas on reeds. This concert is presented by the Potomac River Jazz Club - a group of Traditional Jazz enthusiasts who help to keep the music they love alive and well in the DC area. They have offered BMAV 4 free tickets. RSVP required, first come first serve. The show will be held at Rosensteel Hall, just a few blocks from the Forest Glen metro on the red line. The hall has plenty of parking and indoor seating, and a dance floor as well as cash bar. Grab those dancing shoes!

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.

Our website provider has made some changes to how events are listed...Via Zoom, Executive Director Elizabeth Haile will go over how to use the 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.

If you have drug coverage through Medicare Part D, NOW is the time to research your options. Open enrollment has started and lasts until December 7. Many find they can save hundreds (even thousands) of dollars by switching plan. Register to have Gail Shearer and Francie de Peyster walk you through it. This workshop will be either in person at Gail’s house, or by zoom, depending on the preferences of people who sign up. After the workshop, Gail can follow-up with individual questions. Open to BMAV members and volunteers only and registration required.

Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the Farm Women’s Market at the front door, 7155 Wisconsin Ave., between Willow & Leland Streets. There are quiet shady streets nearby, good for walking in that area and parking in the lot behind the market. Tuesdays the market is closed. 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 or over 85 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

DC Health’s Brain Health Initiative will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, including types of dementia, risk factors, preventative care, and ways to connect to resources for both caregivers and those living with memory loss or dementia. All Village members and volunteers are welcome to attend this program. Kerritt Saintal, CPH, Dementia Services Coordinator, DC Health, Brain Health Initative, will lead the program on Zoom. Meeting link here https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82766560348?pwd=hyJouw46W3cbuMfXa7hTsDsMMr90fl.1&mc_cid=1b8bc92bce&mc_eid=4ddc9c5c5f#success

Sexual and gender minority adults "of a certain age" are invited to join for conversation, education, and community-building in a safe and friendly environment the third Tuesday of each month at the lunch hour. The group is led by Silver Spring Village but is open to members from all Montgomery County villages. RSVP for details.

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

As we experience one of the most tumultuous election years in American history, join CCAH for a talk with Michael Kazin who will provide us a broader historical context of how the Democratic Party — the oldest mass party in the world - has contended for power over the past two centuries. Michael is one the leading historians of the American political system. Michael‘s talk will be drawn from his recent book, What It Took to Win: A History of the Democratic Party. The book was an Editor’s Choice of the New York Times and was named by Kirkus as one of the ten best books on U.S. history published in 2022. Michael will discuss how the aims and methods of Democrats have evolved, inevitably. But one theme has endured: they have insisted that the economy should benefit the ordinary working person, whether farmer or wage earner, and that governments should institute policies to make that possible—and to resist those that did not. When they ceased to emphasize that theme, they usually lost. Michael Kazin is a professor of history at Georgetown University and editor emeritus of Dissent magazine. He is the author of seven books and the editor of three. He is also editor-in-chief of The Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History (2010). Kazin is a former on-line columnist for The New Republic and has written articles and reviews for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, The New York Review of Books and many other periodicals and websites. He is currently writing What Labor Wants: Samuel Gompers and the Rise of American Unionism. Register by emailing info@chevychaseathome.org or on our website here https://www.chevychaseathome.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=559717&item_id=2396433

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

Bloomsbury will publish Chris Palmer‘s latest book, "Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life," on October 1. Join Chris‘s friends and neighbors for a party at Starr and Fred Ezra‘s home on Fairfax Rd. Space is limited and RSVP required.

Visit AU under the moonlight and see why AU was named the #4 Most Beautiful Urban Campus in the US! Take in some university history and enjoy a family-friendly evening stroll as our tour guides connect the dots between the campus, the buildings, and AU‘s beautiful landscaping. It‘s a literal nature walk through history! Space is limited, rsvp today to secure your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-fall-walking-tour-tickets-1022962718027?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

The best time to start strength training was yesterday. The second best time is today. Recent studies have shown that you can build strength at ANY age, and building strength is imperative for improving/maintaining your health, mobility and independence. Class will cover the benefits of strength training, how best to begin a strength training program, and a short workout (for all levels, including beginners) that you can do from home with minimal equipment. Ample time will also be available for questions. Please have a sturdy chair available, wall space, and small hand weights (1-3 pound dumbbells OR two cans of soup / water bottles of even weight). A resistance band (or a belt / yoga strap) will also be used. Register with Greater Stonegate Village for Zoom link here

Senior cinema - First run movies discounted to $6. Join BMAV members for coffee at 10:00 and stay for the movie at 10:30.

For our in-person lunch this month, we will sit outside (if the weather permits) for some lively conversation and Mexican food. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.

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 member Debbie Davennport has graciously offered to host Happy Hour on her building rooftop, 4915 Hampden Ln. Come see the ever changing Bethesda skyline and enjoy provided refreshments. RSVP required on the BMAV website or to Debbie Davenport by Tuesday, October 15. Raindate: Saturday, October 19. Maximum attendance: 20.

A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare‘s As You Like It This delightful adaptation of As You Like It is a hope-filled musical celebration of love in its many forms. It features an original folk-pop score and some new-age storytelling about faithful friends, feuding families, and lovers in disguise. Adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. Tickets: $10 for alumni, staff, faculty, children (under 18), and senior citizens (55 and older), $15 general public. Get tickets for various dates here https://auartstix.universitytickets.com/w/?cid=169

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

All are welcome! This month we are meeting at Charles Berger‘s home and will be tasting fruity red wines such as beaujolais, zinfandel, chianti. $15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young, no later than October 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.

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

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 how to borrowing digital music and movies from the library, for free!

Join the Biking SIG and other BMAV members for a fun ride weather permitting. We‘ll ride the flat C&O Canal trail along the beautiful Potomac about 27 miles, hoping to catch the fall color change. Lunch will be at White‘s Ferry. We‘ll meet up at 10:00 at Violettes Lock. Part of the group might ride a shorter distance. Questions? Contact Stephanie. Looking forward to a fun fall ride. Hope to see you there.

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. 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.

Research suggest that 85% of sensory input – how we perceive the world -- is through sight. Yet sight allows us to judge our world from afar without a full perspective. As a blind person, I will challenge these perceptions and interactions, suggesting the critical need today to move in close using all senses to master our stories as a catalyst for understanding and change. Practicing empathy becomes essential. We will explore empathy; sensory mindfulness and the joy of being blind through a mental walk with me and my guide dog, and solutions on how we move beyond our visual 85%. Cynthia Bryant is a certified mediator/negotiator from the Harvard Negotiation Institute, and a certified CliftonStrengths Coach and DEI practitioner. She presently conducts workshops on the art of practicing empathy and keynotes on sensory mindfulness leading to elevated perception and understanding. Cynthia is presently Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Seeing Eye, Inc., a guide dog school, and a board member of National Industries for the Blind. She is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, the State of Missouri and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Host Village: Northwest Neighbors Village. Zoom link will be sent to registrants after registration here https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/4221

Join us for a discussion of how a possible "Helping Hands" SIG might work. We will solicit ideas and settle on the best system for selecting and advertising volunteer opportunities where we can work alongside one another in our community. Contact Andy Brown or Elizabeth Haile with your input if you can‘t make this date.

Montgomery County Police Detective Sean Petty will share the latest news on senior fraud in Montgomery County. He and his colleagues from the Financial Crimes Section of the Montgomery County Police Department recently arrested several fraudsters operating a complicated scam involving government imposters selling gold bars. Scammers often target seniors because of their supposed wealth and desire to “do the right thing.” The scammers will pretend to be officials from the FBI, Department of Justice, Treasury Department, Federal Trade Commission or other federal, state or local government agency. The scammers convince people that their bank accounts aren’t safe and should be converted into another commodity, such as gold bars, and handed over for safekeeping. Register at https://smh.memberclicks.net/SeniorScamPrevention2024SSA or email pnunez3@jhmi.edu or call 202-364-7602.

BMAV and Connie Morella Library invite all to attend this presentation by Steve Crocker about his work as one of the inventors of the Internet.

Note new location! During the colder months we will be meeting in a conference room at the B-CC Regional Services Center. BYO coffee or mug - there is a Keurig coffee maker we are invited to use and also has tea bags. BCCRSC is at the corner of Old Georgetown Rd and Edgemoor Ln on the second floor, Plaza Level (which is actually floor 1 on the elevator buttons). Contact Coffee Talk Leads Hanne Caraher or Diane Goldman for specific walking or driving directions.

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.

Join us for lunch at Paneterria Italian restaurant, 4921 Cordell Avenue (across from Pines of Rome. RSVP required online or by contacting Lynn Barclay.

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.

This month we will do the Cabin John hike through the woods overlooking a creek to see fall color displays. There are lots of rocks, roots and uneven ground so walking sticks are recommended. Weather dependent. RSVP required to Ann.

The senior living industry can seem overwhelming, but the important thing to keep in mind is that there is a housing option perfect for every person and every situation. Steve Gurney, of the Positive Aging Sourcebook, will discuss the differences between Life Plan Communities, Independent Living Communities, Assisted Living Communities and Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers. Link to event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldO6orTwqGNQQItr1U19sPSTjZIYpeHsB Meeting ID: 858 3703 7020

BMAV‘s newest SIG reads fiction and nonfiction and discusses them in a social, informal setting. The host and moderator switches each month. This month we are discussing two novellas by Claire Keegan "Foster" and "Small Things Like These." Hosted by Barbara Diamant. Please only RSVP if you plan to read the books and attend as space is limited. From 4-5 pm the focus will be on the book, and from 5-5:30, socializing. Sign up early as space is limited. If you can‘t make it, contact SIG lead Andy Brown to be added to the group‘s email list and learn about the location and selection next month.

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. 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.

Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. This week we are meeting at Elyse‘s home.

Members who have joined recently are invited to a dinner at the home of Andy Brown, Membership Committee Chair, to meet each other and Board members.

Diabetes significantly impacts podiatry due to its potential to cause complications such as neuropathy, poor circulation, and delayed wound healing in the feet. These issues increase the risk of infections, ulcers, and potentially severe conditions like amputations. Podiatric care focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and managing these complications to preserve foot health and overall quality of life for diabetic patients. This presentation by Dr. Simran Chhabra, Falls Church Foot & Ankle Center, will also include Medicare coverage, bunions, orthotics, the importance of regular nail cutting, and changes in nails related to aging. Arlington Neighborhood Village invites all to their Speaker Series held each Wednesday from 10–11 am. Join our weekly conversations via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948577106?pwd=eW0rN1RTTU5ITmJ5NnF2QXZINmdUQT09

Join volunteer docent and BMAV member Melissa Clark on a guided tour of the Renwick fiber art exhibit "Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women." This exhibition presents an alternative history of twentieth-century American art by showcasing the work of artists such as Emma Amos, Sheila Hicks, and Faith Ringgold, who, stitch by stitch, utilized fiber materials to express their personal stories and create resonant and intricate artworks. An audio program highlights ten compelling backstories that are woven into the exhibition. Entry is free. RSVP required and group limited to 12 so everyone can easily see and hear. The exhibit covers two floors; elevators and a ramp to the front door are available.