Events - Month View

BMAV members and guests are invited to join volunteer park interpreter Dan Mick for a one-hour guided tour of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Potomac, Maryland. We will begin outside Great Falls Tavern with a brief review of some 19th Century canal facts. Then an easy walk (approximately half a mile) to the falls overlook for gawking and conversation about the river, the falls, the rocks, kayaking and anything else that comes to mind. Reminder: an entrance fee of $20 per car applies unless you have a lifetime or season pass. Max 10.

Create a Cherry Blossom Landscape at this BMAV Sip and Paint event! Join BMAV members for a shared evening of fun and creativity. No prior painting experience required. All levels are welcome. Art instructor, Ellen Lafferty, (https://www.visartscenter.org/instructor/ellen-lafferty/) provides professional step-by-step guidance, all materials and a custom design. Capture spring and the blooming Cherry Blossoms in your very own painting. Beverages will be provided. Cost: $25 pay at event, minimum 10 people, maximum 15. RSVP by March 29 on the website, or to Stephanie Sutton or Jane Boynton. Parking is available. Contact Jane or Stephanie if you have questions. Hope you can join us!

Come join the BMAV Biking SIG for a leisurely ride to Pike & Rose for Lunch. We‘ll start at the Edgemoor Club, 7415 Exeter Rd, Bethesda. We will travel on the new Old Georgetown bike path and then enjoy lunch at Pike & Rose (lunch location TBD).
Please RSVP to Elyse Jacob elysejacob@gmail.com

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

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 first and third Tuesdays of each month, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. The group is led by Silver Spring Village and Village of Takoma Park usually meets by Zoom, but sometimes also in person. Members from all Montgomery County villages are welcome. For details, email Doug.Gaddis@SilverSpringVillage.org

This month we are meeting at Duck Duck Goose.


Like our last stop, Delhi Spice, Duck Duck Goose is tiny. We have reserved four tables of four, and it‘s possible that might be our limit - so please get your RSVPs in promptly to Janet. If we get a big turnout, we will try to negotiate more tables. We just can‘t guarantee a spot for late deciders.

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 and a sign at the table to help. RSVP is required to co-lead Janet Dante, the earlier the better.

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.

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.

After a free introductory session March 1, classes will meet from 10 - 11 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane,Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly March 8 - April 12. 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 - Min 8 and max 15 students.

The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we are discussing Spotlight and She Said. 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.

Concerned about privacy? Unsure about accepting cookies? Come learn about some essential privacy tips! In this introductory lecture, we’ll review how ads target us online, how to limit tracking, where to find browser settings and extensions to better control how our information is shared. We’ll also discuss some of the key features of password managers and why they’re a safe and secure option. Click or tap to join this event by Zoom: https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/89220626958#success Meeting ID: 892 2062 6958 Registration is not required.

How does alcohol affect people as they age? Presented by Greater Stonegate Village This program will address the impact of alcohol and medication and the benefits and risks of alcohol consumption as we age. Register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqVMKnIWKCb9FmeNHtIyR5pm7GcSe_lpMfivf_w1nJf33-6A/viewform Speaker bio: Christine L. Bitzer, MSW, C-ASWCM is an Aging Life™ Care Manager and Assistant Director of Seabury Resources for Aging Care Management Program. Christine has since spent her career in non-profits in both healthcare and in the community. Christine began as a Care Manager with Seabury in 2009. Christine is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, is an Aging Life™ Care Member and is a licensed clinical social worker in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Apps have changed the way many people get around! This presentation will explore ride sharing apps, which are also known as e-hailing apps. Learn about the two most popular apps — Uber and Lyft — and the pros and cons of them both. Click or tap to join this event by Zoom: https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/89220626958#success Meeting ID: 892 2062 6958 Registration is not 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.

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.

After a free introductory session March 1, classes will meet from 10 - 11 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane,Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly March 8 - April 12. 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 - Min 8 and max 15 students.

Attorney Jonathan Kravis is a partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson, where he focuses on complex civil litigation and white collar investigations. He has successfully prosecuted US Rep. Chaka Fattah for corruption and Roger Stone for obstruction of justice. Jonathan clerked for US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and Merrick Garland, now US Attorney General. In this talk, the award-winning attorney will reflect on his experience in government, the lessons he has learned and the importance of public service. Join Silver Spring village at this event here COMPUTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87239497501?pwd=NjNSZURzSmRScDJaVHlqTlhIaGpKQT09 MEETING ID: 872 3949 7501 PASSCODE: 235044

Join hosts Paul Thorn and Barbara Reese for a new series of TED Talks, once a month on Wednesdays. This month we will watch videos on prescriptions for wellbeing. After watching together, we will discuss our reactions and the most important takeaways. Come for what is sure to be an enriching conversation with other BMAV members.

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.

Speaker: Jenny Masur Maryland was the starting point of many unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad. Freedom seekers embarked on the perilous journey from slavery to freedom in whatever way they could. John Thompson signed onto a whaling ship. James Watkins sailed to England and became a lecturer on slavery. Hester Norman fled, was caught and was rescued by the Black community in her husband’s Pennsylvania town. They used ruses and found allies to elude slave catchers but lived in constant fear until they obtained their freedom papers. In their adventures, these freedom seekers used initiative, determination and courage. These qualities served them well as they achieved freedom. In her book, Maryland Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad, Jenny Masur tells the tales of these and other freedom seekers. Join Jenny to hear some of their stories. Jenny Masur is a native Washingtonian. She worked for 17 years for the National Park Service as national capital region manager for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Her doctorate is in anthropology, and her interest in individual lives dates from the book Jewish Grandmothers, which she coedited while in graduate school. Her respect for the heroes of the Underground Railroad continues to grow. Register with NNV here https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/3433

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.

Hank Levine of the Bethesda Historical Society leads us on a tour that explores how and why Bethesda came to be where and what it is today, and talk about what it went through along the way. You may be surprised how much of our community’s history survives amidst the high rises that line Wisconsin Avenue.The tour will cover 1 – 1 ½ miles walking over the course of about two hours. We’ll start near the Bethesda Theater (near where Wisconsin intersects Middleton Lane) and end at Ourisman Honda on Bethesda Avenue. We’ll start near the Bethesda Metro stop and end near Ourisman Honda on Bethesda Avenue. Attendance is limited to 15 and registration required. Rain date April 16. There is no charge, though BHS welcomes contributions and always encourage folks interested in our town’s history to join the Bethesda Historical Society: https://bethesdahistoricalsociety.org/membership-form/

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 go over data cleanup and how to permanently delete items.

Meet Nancy Balz on the sidewalk on the north side of Caroline Freeland Park between the Connie Morella Library and the park picnic area, for an easy walk on sidewalks in the Edgemoor neighborhood. Metered parking is available at the library. 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 below 45 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

As we age, our eyes will change. This may include needing glasses, more floaters, or even cataracts. However, there are other, more severe eye conditions to be on the lookout for, as they can cause significant damage and even legal blindness! Join us as we discuss normal aging eye conditions, what to be on the lookout for when it comes to more significant eye conditions, and ways you can ensure your eyes stay as healthy as possible! Our speaker is Narmien Murdock, MD. She is a third-year resident in Georgetown University’s Ophthalmology Residency Program. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, she completed her undergraduate work and medical degree at Boston University and is published in multiple journals. This program is organized by Friendship Heights Neighbors Network in partnership with the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington. The event is part of FHNN’s collaboration with Little Falls Village. Register here https://fhnn.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4008&club_id=635669&item_id=1936866

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

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 first and third Tuesdays of each month, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. The group is led by Silver Spring Village and Village of Takoma Park usually meets by Zoom, but sometimes also in person. Members from all Montgomery County villages are welcome. For details, email Doug.Gaddis@SilverSpringVillage.org

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.

BMAV members and volunteers are invited to enroll in a series of Zoom workshops taught by Dr. Eleanor Tanno on how to complete an advance directive. Free.

Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Spots will be opened to other DC area villages as space allows.

This program is funded by an Advances in Aging grant from Suburban Hospital.

We will be meeting at a local restaurant for an in-person lunch this week at Casa Oaxaca, 4905 Fairmont. https://www.casaoaxacamd.com/. 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.

in partnership with Elders Climate Action and Potomac Community Village. Working in partnership with Elders Climate Action, we‘ll learn what each person can do to make a difference as we respond to climate change. Our speakers, Bruce Davis from the Climate Reality Project, and Leslie Wharton and Frances Stewart of Elders Climate Action, will lead a dynamic discussion on the latest in science, key legislative state initiatives, and what YOU can do to help. Register here https://pcv.helpfulvillage.com/events/991. IN PERSON

BMAV has reserved a block of 4 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.

By zoom

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-sit lot parking available.

Meet Nancy Balz at Hampden Lane and Glenbrook Road, for an easy walk on sidewalks in the Edgemoor neighborhood. 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 below 45 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

As we age, we can count on needing reading glasses and possibly cataract surgery. However, we may also develop eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy. These eye conditions are abnormal and can cause mild to severe vision loss. What happens if vision declines? This can be a very frustrating and frightening ordeal. The good news is there are many resources, services, and support options available to ease this transition and help find new ways to do tasks. The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) can help you find what you need to remain independent, although you may need to learn to do things in a new way. This program will discuss the various resources, services, and technologies that are available, as well as the helpful services POB offers to those with vision loss. Learn about magnifiers and audio options, better lighting and contrast, travel services, and support groups. Many options are available to help maintain independence and be able to do the things you want to do. This program is organized by Friendship Heights Neighbors Network in partnership with the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington. The event is part of FHNN’s collaboration with Little Falls Village. To receive the Zoom link, register here https://fhnn.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4008&club_id=635669&item_id=1937867 or email information.fhnn@gmail.com or call us at 240-620-3285.

This month we will meet in person in member Gail Shearer‘s backyard, weather permitting. RSVP to Lynn Barclay required.

BMAV members and volunteers are invited to enroll in a series of Zoom workshops taught by Dr. Eleanor Tanno on how to complete an advance directive. Free.

Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Spots will be opened to other DC area villages as space allows.

This program is funded by an Advances in Aging grant from Suburban Hospital.

Weather permitting, this week we will meet in-person at the Streetery on Bethesda Row on Woodmont Ave. We will be at a table in the area in front of Mon Ami Gabi. BYO coffee. RSVP required.

Speaker: Ralph Buglass Around the turn of the 20th century, the Dupont Circle area was transformed from an outpost of the federal city to the preserve of the wealthy, who built immense mansions in a variety of ornate styles. This talk will draw on vintage photos to tell stories of these extravagant residences--most of them surviving today for other purposes--and the equally flamboyant characters who once lived in them--though often just part of the year. Register with NNV here https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/3455

We will meet at Ann‘s for location TBD. RSVP required. Hosted by Ann Bennet.

We will be meeting inside (outside if weather allows). RSVP required on website or to Barbara Brown by April 27 so she can make a reservation.