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February, 2025

Saturday
1
Ingleside at Rock Creek 3050 Military Road NW Washington DC
1:00 PM
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Wine, Women, & Dementia is a documentary that explores the lives of family caregivers for people with dementia: The Story, the film follows filmmaker Kitty Norton and her best friend Beth Rigazio on a cross-country RV trip to meet other family caregivers. Norton aims to understand the caregiving experience and highlight the support caregivers provide to each other. The themes, the film explores the emotional, physical, and financial toll that caregivers face every day. It also highlights how caregivers can build community, find strength, and learn to celebrate life. 1:00 - 1:30 pm: Wine & Bites 2:00 - 3:30 pm - Film Screening 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Panel Discussion Organizers: Cleveland & Woodley Park Village DMV Living Ingleside at Rock Creek. Free. Space is limited and registration is required. https://clevelandwoodleypark.helpfulvillage.com/events/2782
Monday
3
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
9:00 AM
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Teams from BMAV volunteer each Monday morning to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Tuesday
4
Zoom
9:30 AM
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.
Wednesday
5
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This presentation by Jarod Koopman, executive director, Cyber and Forensic Services, Department of the Treasury, IRs - Criminal Investigation, will explore several areas of cybercrime, the impact those crimes have on the general public and ways to recognize them to avoid falling victim. REGISTER HERE.https://smh.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=1375&Itemid=115&year=2025&month=02&day=05&title=cyber-security-&uid=118c8d3bd45354174a9f7638266d4cbf
Wednesday
5
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 - 10:55 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly January 8-February 12. The drop-in rate remains $20 and the six-week session is $85. 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
5
6th St and Constitution Ave NW Enter or exit from Constitution Ave, 4th St, 7th St, or Madison Ave
10:15 AM
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Friend Nancy Nathan will be giving our group a guided tour of highlights of the West Building collection, with works from the 15th through the 19th centuries. RSVP required and group limited to 20. Meet at the West Building rotunda (main floor) at 10:15 am (Gallery opens at 10 am) for an hour long tour with time to closely interact with portraits by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Monet, Van Gogh, and Gilbert Stuart. For those who want to extend the visit, lunch is possible at the Garden Cafe.
Thursday
6
Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
10:00 AM
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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.
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.
Thursday
6
4:00 PM
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Join hosts Paul Thorn and Barbara Reese for a series of curated TED Talks. The topic this month is democracy. 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.
Friday
7
Matchbox Bethesda
4:30 PM
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We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at Matchbox restaurant, 7278 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda. RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by noon on Thursday, February 6 so she can make a reservation.
Monday
10
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
9:00 AM
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Teams from BMAV volunteer each Monday morning to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Monday
10
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Online grocery shopping can be a great service but it can be a bit intimidating at first. AHA will hold a Zoom presentation with Jenny Elrod (executive director for Goodwin Living At Home and AHA board member) called Stay Home, Shop Smart: Online Shopping 101 with Instacart. We’ll explore tips to make the online grocery shopping experience seamless and secure. Please call or email the AHA office at AHA@AtHomeInAlexandria.org or at (703) 231-0824
Monday
10
by zoom or phone
2:00 PM
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Join us on Monday to talk tech with BMAV volunteer Tony Mastria. Note date change to avoid holiday this month. 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 we will discuss Bluesky.
Monday
10
4:00 PM
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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 meeting in the community room of Barbara Diamant‘s condo on Hampden Lane to discuss the book "Nutshell" by Ian McEwan. It‘s a tale told by a talking fetus who bears witness to an affair between his mother, Trudy, and his uncle Claude. The adulterous pair are plotting to kill the baby‘s father, John.

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.
Tuesday
11
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Please join the BMAV Travel Group on a Tour of the People‘s House. This cutting-edge educational museum experience tells the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants and the people who have dedicated their careers to its functions.

Cost: $20 payable to Stephanie Sutton

Meet at Bethesda Metro 12:00 noon
The People‘s House Classroom session: 1pm
General Exhibit self guided tour: after classroom session 1:30-3:00pm
Founding Farmers restaurant to discuss visit: 3:00pm
Metro back: arriving home around 5

Sign up by February 6
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.
Tuesday
11
Et Voila!
5:30 PM
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In February we will return to MacArthur Blvd. (right nest to Bistro Aracosia) for a fun evening of Belgian mussels and frites. We will be seated at high-top tables - but with full chairs, not stools. Parking is a challenge in the area, so carpooling is encouraged!

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! Please click on the button on this page or send an email to the co-leads, Reid and Janet, the earlier the better.
Wednesday
12
10:00 AM
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Knowledge management professional and educator Barbara Fillip offers an accessible introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence, also known as GenAI, highlighting its practical uses, addressing key concerns like privacy and misinformation, and encouraging curiosity and safe engagement with these transformative tools. Her focus is on empowering individuals to understand and leverage emerging technologies for learning, creativity, and informed decision-making. Arlington Neighborhood Village invites other village members and volunteers to join their Speaker Series each Wednesday on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948577106?pwd=eW0rN1RTTU5ITmJ5NnF2QXZINmdUQT09 You also have the option to dial in by phone to participate without video. For that, dial: 929-205-6099. The meeting ID is 889 4857 7106 and the passcode is 872327.
Wednesday
12
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 - 10:55 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly January 8-February 12. The drop-in rate remains $20 and the six-week session is $85. 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
12
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6 sessions starting Wednesday, Jan 15, 3-5 pm (continuing Wednesdays Jan 29, Feb 12, 26, Mar 12, 26). Registration required by January 8 and limited to 15.

As we get older, health decision-making and end-of-life planning becomes inevitable. And at some level, everyone is aging solo as there is no guarantee partners or children will be here to help. Iona Senior Services created Aging Solo with the support of the AARP to help older adults be prepared and take charge of our aging. In six sessions led by Sharon Peska of Corewood Care, participants will reflect on our priorities, map out a support network, and put plans in place. Participants will receive a handbook including a planner and local and national resources. Participating in guided classes provides time and encouragement to complete necessary steps and when registering, you should plan on attending all sessions.

Sharon is the the Senior Director of Care Management at Corewood Care and a licensed social worker. Sharon has led bereavement and group classes for local communities for many years. Corewood Care provides tailored care management services in Bethesda and the DC area. Learn more here https://corewoodcare.com/
Thursday
13
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Discover the story of the life of Reverend Josiah Henson, the man who was the inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe‘s novel Uncle Tom‘s Cabin. It is the second best-selling book of the 19th century and an epic tale of courage and bravery in the face of unimaginable trials. Born in Maryland, Henson was enslaved in Montgomery County for about 25 years before he self-emancipated with his family to Canada and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, eventually freeing 118 people. In his lifetime, Henson was a well-known abolitionist who met with Queen Victoria, President Hayes, Frederick Douglass and other movers and shakers of the era. So why has his story slipped into obscurity? In this presentation, Diana Klein will delve into Henson, his life, and the social forces that shape how we view history. Klein is the education program manager at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park. Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/Henson?
Thursday
13
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To live well is to get ready to die well. Our daily lives create the person we will be when we die and, thus, the kind of death we will experience. This talk will explore goals, strategies, and tactics we can adopt to live meaningful, fulfilled, and productive lives. Chris will lead us in a reflection of our own lives, contemplating what matters deeply to us, considering how we find purpose and meaning, discussing personal mission statements, examining how to take better care of ourselves, and exploring how all of these practices can impact on the quality of our death. Chris is an end-of-life activist, a trained hospice volunteer, and active in the village movement. He frequently gives pro bono presentations and workshops to community groups on aging, death, and dying issues. He founded and leads an aging, death, and dying group for the Bethesda Metro Area Village and serves on the board of several nonprofits focused on end-of-life issues, including Montgomery Hospice, Final Exit Network, the Hemlock Society, and the Maryland Office of Cemetery Oversight. He has written ten books — the latest, published by Bloomsbury on October 1, is Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life—and proceeds from all his books fund scholarships for American University (AU) students. Chris Palmer served 14 years on AU’s full-time faculty as Distinguished Film Producer in Residence. He holds advanced degrees from Harvard and University College London. Before becoming involved in end-of-life issues, he spent forty years as a wildlife and conservation filmmaker. To learn more about Chris, visit www.ChrisPalmerOnline.com. Register with Village to Village Network here https://www.vtvnetwork.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=691012&item_id=2522265
Thursday
13
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Greater Stonegate Village has invited all area villages to join Congressman Raskin on Zoom where he will speak about the current administration and what he‘ll be doing for the rest of his term. Raskin proudly represents Maryland’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was chosen by the Democratic Caucus to be the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the 118th Congress. During his prior terms in Congress, Rep. Raskin served on the House Judiciary Committee, the Committee on House Administration, the Rules Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. Rep. Raskin was appointed as the lead impeachment manager in the second impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump in 2021 and later served on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Prior to his service in Congress, Rep. Raskin was a three-term State Senator in Maryland, where he also served as the Senate Majority Whip. He was also a professor of constitutional law at American University’s Washington College of Law for more than 25 years. He has authored several books, including the Washington Post best-seller Overruling Democracy: The Supreme Court versus the American People, the highly acclaimed We the Students: Supreme Court Cases for and About America’s Students, and the New York Times #1 best-seller Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth and the Trials of American Democracy. Register here for link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyYgHcqLeiO-o7pvX4T330HaxIaAIuVKpR-9BP8MvsGykuYA/viewform?usp=dialog. Attendees can submit questions ahead of time to Geri Cooperman (gcooperman@aol.com).
Friday
14
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Interested in learning how to beautify your home garden while protecting the environment? Join Brookside Gardens for a virtual GreenScapes Symposium focused on creating sustainable gardens that are resilient against climate change. Experts will presentnative plant combinations and design layouts that manage water runoff, survive droughts, and support pollinators and wildlife. BMAV memebr Flavia Favali invites other BMAV members to her home for food and socializing while watching the speakers together on a large TV. Check the schedule here to see which lectures you‘d like to attend: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens/special-events/greenscapes/ and RSVP to Flavia.
Friday
14
10:00 AM
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This month we will hike the River Trail - a beautiful, flat, rooty walk along the Potomac above Great Falls. If it‘s wet from recent rain, we‘ll do a totally flat walk on the towpath from Cabin John toward DC. RSVP required to Ann.
Saturday
15
7931 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
10:00 AM
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Come shop for art, collectibles, home decor, clothing, furniture, silver, crystal, jewelry, housewares and more! Proceeds fund WCCC Scholarships awarded annually to local high school seniors and also to an adult returning to school. Free parking behind the clubhouse off of Dunlop St. For more information: wcccmaryland.org or call: 301-652-8480. The Woman‘s Club of Chevy Chase is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization.
Sunday
16
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While much has changed in international relations over the decades, the constant is that Russia and the U.S. remain the main powers in the Euro-Atlantic community. But the end of the Cold War, the Soviet collapse, and the introduction of new forms of technology pose basic questions about the future of the community.

Ambassador James F. Collins and Dr. Naomi F. Collins will discuss their decades of experience with Russia and the former Soviet Union and how much has changed from their graduate student days in 1965 to today.

Ambassador (Ret.) Collins was the U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation from 1997 to 2001. After that, he first joined Akin, Gump, as an advisor; and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to lead their Russia-Eurasia program.

Before his appointment as ambassador to Russia, he served as ambassador at large and special adviser to the secretary of state for the newly independent states in the mid-1990s and as deputy chief of mission and chargé d’affaires at the U.S. embassy in Moscow from 1990 to 1993. In addition to three diplomatic postings in Moscow, he also held positions at the U.S. embassy in Amman, Jordan, and the consulate general in Izmir, Turkey.

Dr. Naomi F. Collins led the the Maryland Humanities Council and then NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and has served on several nonprofit boards. She is author of "Through Dark Days and White Nights: Four Decades Observing A Changing Russia," (available on Amazon) which provides a personal, eye-witness account of the period from the mid 1960s through the turn of the 21st century. Her book was recently made into a YouTube Podcast, "An American in the Soviet Union," by a young scholar, and is available free on the Internet.

Join us for light refreshments and socializing, followed by a presentation with time for Q & A. Open to BMAV members, volunteers, friends and neighbors. RSVP by February 13 is required.
Monday
17
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
9:00 AM
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Teams from BMAV volunteer each Monday morning to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Tuesday
18
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The StrongerMemory program offers a curriculum designed by Goodwin Living to stimulate the brain’s prefrontal cortex, which governs our ability to retrieve memories. Participants spend just 20 to 30 minutes a day engaged in reading aloud, writing by hand and doing simple math quickly. Download the workbook here goodwinliving.org/stronger-memory then join a virtual check-in from 10 to 11 a.m. on the third Tuesday each month. Register at https://smh.memberclicks.net/2024StrongerMemorySSA or email pnunez3@jhmi.edu or call 202-364-7602
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.
Wednesday
19
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Revolutionizing Women‘s Heart Health through Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly become a part of our daily lives but how can it be used to improve women‘s heart health? Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, yet many of these conditions remain underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to gender-specific factors and a lack of personalized care. Join Johns Hopkins Medicine and the American Heart Association as we explore the innovative role of AI and digital health and the impact on women‘s heart health. Our panel discussion will highlight how cutting-edge technologies are bridging in healthcare gaps and paving the way for more accurate, accessible and individualized healthcare solutions. Led by physicians, Hanghang Wang, M.D., Ph.D., cardiac surgeon at Suburban Hospital and Sabra Lewsey, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.C., F.H.F.S.A., assistant professor, advanced heart failure and transplants, and moderated by Yolandra Hancock, M.D., M.P.H., a member of the American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region Board of Directors. Register with Johns Hopkins here https://women-health.events.suburbanhospital.org/register/registration/select
Wednesday
19
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 are discussing Hester Street and Brooklyn. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.
Thursday
20
on your computer or phone
10:00 AM
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BMAV members are invited to virtual coffee talk. Hosted by Diane Goldman. Note our new schedule where we meet in-person on the first Thursday of the month and on Zoom the third Thursday of the month.
Thursday
20
12:00 PM
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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
20
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The process of choosing a senior living facility can be overwhelming. There are many choices to make and options to consider. In this presentation, founders of Silver Bridges, Ginger Noce and Kristy Kennedy, will share information to help you navigate this complex process. Join us to learn about the types of senior living options, rates and fee structure, payment options and questions you should ask when considering a senior living community. Following the presentation there will be Q & A to answer any questions you may have. Ginger and Kristy have decades of experience with the senior living industry in the DC-metro area. Their hands on approach provides you with professional expertise and support through the process. ?Register with Silver Bridges at: https://bit.ly/SilverBridges
Friday
21
Aspenwood Senior Living
2:30 PM
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Facilitated by Nick Porter, this session covers fall prevention tips and thriving as we age. RSVP to pdubroof@assistinghands.com
Friday
21
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We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Kathy Wiggins by noon on Thursday, February 20 so she can make a reservation.
Sunday
23
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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.

Meetings take place at Chris and Gail‘s home for discussion over drinks and food. Please RSVP to Chris. This month‘s discussion topic is sharing memories of our parents and grandparents.
Monday
24
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
9:00 AM
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Teams from BMAV volunteer each Monday morning to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Tuesday
25
12:00 PM
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Join us for lunch at a local restaurant TBD. RSVP required online or by contacting Lynn Barclay.
Tuesday
25
4:00 PM
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Join BMAV friends at Barbara Reese‘s home for an evening of games and appetizers. Nancy English will be available to teach cribbage and we will have Rummikub, and cards available. Bring your favorite game to play.

RSVP on website or to Barbara Reese. Street parking available.

Wednesday
26
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The demographic of older adults over the age 65 is growing and is likely to be an increasingly large part of dental practice in the coming years. Diseases and conditions of the mouth are common and poor oral health may influence general health and quality of life. Emona Kraja, DDS and Randeep Sidhu, DDS, Primary Dental Care Providers, will talk about dental conditions associated with aging, dental insurance coverage, and improving oral health. Arlington Neighborhood Village invites other village members and volunteers to join their Speaker Series each Wednesday on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948577106?pwd=eW0rN1RTTU5ITmJ5NnF2QXZINmdUQT09 You also have the option to dial in by phone to participate without video. For that, dial: 929-205-6099. The meeting ID is 889 4857 7106 and the passcode is 872327.
Wednesday
26
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6 sessions starting Wednesday, Jan 15, 3-5 pm (continuing Wednesdays Jan 29, Feb 12, 26, Mar 12, 26). Registration required by January 8 and limited to 15.

As we get older, health decision-making and end-of-life planning becomes inevitable. And at some level, everyone is aging solo as there is no guarantee partners or children will be here to help. Iona Senior Services created Aging Solo with the support of the AARP to help older adults be prepared and take charge of our aging. In six sessions led by Sharon Peska of Corewood Care, participants will reflect on our priorities, map out a support network, and put plans in place. Participants will receive a handbook including a planner and local and national resources. Participating in guided classes provides time and encouragement to complete necessary steps and when registering, you should plan on attending all sessions.

Sharon is the the Senior Director of Care Management at Corewood Care and a licensed social worker. Sharon has led bereavement and group classes for local communities for many years. Corewood Care provides tailored care management services in Bethesda and the DC area. Learn more here https://corewoodcare.com/
Wednesday
26
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Washington Area Village Exchange invites all to a special presentation exploring the basics of Generative AI, its current applications, and its future potential, presented by Sheldon Hochberg. By special request, this is a repeat of the December presentation by Mr. Hochberg. Register with WAVE here https://www.wavevillages.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=523430&item_id=2529071 The presentation is geared to anyone who is interested in learning more about Generative AI, how you can use it in your personal and professional life, and its potential impact on the world. Sheldon will discuss the benefits to seniors and alert us to the problems and risks of this new AI technology. No prior knowledge of AI is required.
Friday
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Learn about the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune—a prominent educator, presidential advisor, womanist, activist and leader who fiercely believed in education as a pathway to liberation. The daughter of formerly-enslaved parents, she later went on to found Bethune-Cookman University. During her long career of public service, she became one of the earliest black female activists to help lay the foundation to the modern civil rights movement. She was the founder and first president of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and an internationally recognized leader in struggle for civil, women‘s, and human rights. Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now a National Historic Site. Discover its significance as the first headquarters of the NCNW from which strategies and programs were developed to advance the interests of African American women. ?Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/Bethune