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You are invited to try your skills as a critic for an author who will read, Days Like Wine, a story recounting the year the author and his wife, newlyweds at that point, lived in Wuerzburg, a charming university town in a wine-growing section of Lower Bavaria. Richard Cross, emeritus professor of English at the University of Maryland, has published books on Flaubert and Joyce and on Malcolm Lowry as well as a number of essays and stories. Members enjoyed this unique experience with Richard in April, and he returns to read a second piece.

Most people recognize that climate change is an existential threat that will become a catastrophe if we don’t do something about it. People ask: “What can I do about it?” “Can individual action make a difference?” Our speaker, Bruce Davis, argues that individual action is essential to protect our common home, the earth. Speaker: Bruce Davis - attorney, presenter, and mentor for leaders in training for the Climate Reality Project (an organization founded by Al Gore). SPONSOR: Greater Stonegate Village. Register for zoom link

Gentle Hatha Yoga is perfect for those who are just starting out with yoga, are less mobile, or simply want a more relaxed yoga experience. Supported by the Friends of the Library Chevy Chase Chapter. Come join us at noon. Each virtual class will be taught by Carolyn Ericson, a certified yoga instructor. Join us in Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93281535549 Or Dial In:?301-715-8592 Meeting ID (for reference): 932 8153 5549

Get moving again! Bone Builders is a twice weekly, 1-hour class for seniors 55+ that includes a warm up, balance exercise, arm & leg strengthening exercises, and a cool down. The program, led by volunteers, is sponsored by MC Dept of HHS and KP Library. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96648614581?pwd=MmdBUlRhaDRRb0RKNHQ2cjhueTlPQT09 Or Dial In:?301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 96648614581 Passcode: 172274

Burma‘s Path to Genocide: New Exhibition at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s latest exhibition, Burma’s Path to Genocide, explores how the Rohingya went from citizens to outsiders-and became targets of a sustained campaign of genocide. Museum experts will share an overview of the Museum’s mission and work, and take us on a virtual tour of the new exhibition. While the Museum will be reopening on May 17, we are pleased to bring this experience to you - and you will be among the first to see it. SPONSOR: Northwest Neighbors Village. Register for Zoom link.

Join by Zoom every other week. Hosted by Bob Berish. Themed discussions are held the first half of the lunch and the second half is for catching up.

Join MCPL & Senior Planet Montgomery for a virtual tech lecture series! You’ve heard about Instagram; now come learn about this visually-oriented sharing platform, one of the most exciting of the social media sites. This lecture offers an overview of some of Instagram‘s more popular features and will give you a taste for what all the fuss is about. https://zoom.us/j/96409884805 Meeting ID: 964 0988 4805

Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. Even if you have not joined in-person before, all are welcome.

We‘ll be gathering by zoom to chat. Contact Elizabeth for the link to participate by phone or computer.

This month is a topical all open mic night, Opposites Attract. Words out Loud is a free monthly first Friday spoken word series ordinarily held at Glen Echo Park but presented these days via Zoom. Includes literary trivia quiz and open mic. To join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87647701054; Meeting ID: 876 4770 1054 (Note: This link remains the same for all Zoom readings in the series.)

Join for an online/virtual tour of Claude Monet‘s home and gardens in Giverny, France! Our program will be a slide-show presentation with some short videos of Giverny. Due to Covid we will not be livestreaming from Giverny itself - but our tour program will be the next best thing to being there. : ) Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monets-giverny-a-home-and-garden-livestream-tour-tickets-153270535297?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

John Reeves’ book, A Fire in the Wilderness: The First Battle Between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, depicts the initial bloody showdown between the two most celebrated military leaders of the Civil War. If Grant’s spring campaign ended in failure, it’s extremely likely that President Lincoln wouldn’t have been reelected. Lincoln believed his successor would have sought peace immediately, which would have meant an end to the Union. Reeves will discuss the performance of the two generals and why this battle marked the beginning of the end for the Confederate States and changed the course of American history. SPONSOR: Northwest Neighbors Village

Join us the second Tuesday of every month at 2 pm to talk tech with BMAV volunteer Tony Mastria. He can answer your questions about computers, smartphones, anything tech-related. Note this will be not be a one-on-one session, but a good way to get advice on general problems and questions. 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.

Bring the Wild Beauty In! How I Came to Photograph Birds from North America to Australia

David Cohen is a writer and photographer whose work has appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, and online, from The Washington Post to Harvard Magazine to foresthillsconnection.com. Look for his wildlife photos at https://www.instagram.com/davidcohenphotodc/.

His career includes having served as the executive director of a coalition of national unions and a partner in a law firm. Born in Washington, DC, and a Forest Hills D.C. resident since 1962, David has volunteered with Northwest Neighbors Village in northwest D.C. since 2014 and served on its board.

This will be a 30-minute talk with slides, 20 minutes for discussion, and a 10-minute closing slideshow to music.

Gentle Hatha Yoga is perfect for those who are just starting out with yoga, are less mobile, or simply want a more relaxed yoga experience. Supported by the Friends of the Library Chevy Chase Chapter. Come join us at noon. Each virtual class will be taught by Carolyn Ericson, a certified yoga instructor. Join us in Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93281535549 Or Dial In:?301-715-8592 Meeting ID (for reference): 932 8153 5549

Author Chris Brown will talk about his book "The Washington Canoe Club". The Club has been a landmark on the Georgetown waterfront of the nation’s capital for over a century. Its iconic Victorian boathouse, now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, has survived floods and fires as well as changing land uses along the Potomac shoreline. The canoe club is best known for its prowess and as a pioneer in national and international paddling competition, from introducing canoeing as an Olympic sport in 1924 to bringing women fully into competitive paddling. But the story is also one of the coming of age of outdoor recreation and social clubs in America’s cities, where, post-Civil War, people came to enjoy new leisure time and “physical culture” in a wide variety of outdoor activities. SPONSOR: Palisades Village. Register here https://palisades.helpfulvillage.com/events/969

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.

Your Retirement Dream: How Planning Can Make It Come True with Harriet Edleson, author and journalist. Whether you are already retired or thinking of retiring in the next five or 10 years, planning will make the journey more enjoyable and secure! What do you really want to do? Whatever your situation, the best way forward is knowledge. Learn about the optimal time for claiming your Social Security retirement benefits and how to decide whether downsizing is for you, since housing can be the largest expense in retirement. A Partnership Between Little Falls Village & Little Falls Library (MCPL) Registration Link: www.littlefallsvillage.org/RetireOnLess

Learn the very basics of how to use your iPhone and/or iPad. This class from Great Neck library is for beginners, and will cover simple concepts like how to interact with the screen, how to download apps, and how your device is organizing information.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93470492846?pwd=VFBMblZaS3NBNnJvWEJkT3UrekFFZz09

Meeting ID: 934 7049 2846
Passcode: Apple

Registration is welcome but not required. You can register online or by phone in order to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password and an email reminder. Please email STEMLab@GreatNeckLibrary.org if you have any questions.

Join Ralph Buglass for a presentation about Maryland‘s iconic Sugarloaf Mountain! It is mountain laurel season! Are you thinking of Marylanders‘ favorite mountain? Take off your hiking boots and rest your feet while enjoying a presentation by Ralph Buglass about the history of Sugarloaf Mountain. Sugarloaf Mountain, a private oasis of natural beauty and scenic vistas that is open to the public, nearly became Camp David and was almost topped with a modernistic structure designed by one of America’s most famous architects, Frank Lloyd Wright, that instead ended up as a New York City landmark. This extensively illustrated talk explores these and other historical oddities of this tiny mountain that sits all by itself just over the Montgomery County line in Frederick County. Join our Event Here: https://zoom.us/j/92248544158 Or Dial In:?301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 922 4854 4158

We‘ll be gathering by zoom to chat. Contact Elizabeth for the link to participate by phone or computer.

Bethesda Metro Area Village has arranged to hear from Delegate Marc Korman.  Korman has been District 16's Delegate to the Maryland General Assembly since 2014. He was born and raised in Montgomery County and attended Montgomery County Public Schools, and has been a strong advocate for Bethesda and Western Montgomery County.  Marc will speak about the past legislative session and its impact on our area. Co-sponsored by BMAV and Connie Morella Library. Join our Event Here: https://zoom.us/j/97087022243?pwd=aGh6MExPWkFZRWQwY01ZaFVxdG5NZz09

Or Dial In:?301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 970 8702 2243

A volunteer docent from Smithsonian American Art Museum will take BMAV members on a tour of how American artists responded to moments of significant social change across the history of our country. Via Zoom.
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 (George Catlin)
The Civil War and its aftermath (Winslow Homer)
Slavery and Jim Crow (Bill Traylor)
The Harlem Rennaissance (William H. Johnson)
The portrayal of women (Duane Hanson and Mickalene Thomas)
Native American Identity (Jaune Quick-To-See Smith)
Impact of the 2008 recession (Kathryn Clark)
Hispanic immigrants and a divided nation (Poli Marichal and Miguel Luciano)

https://smithsonian.zoom.us/j/85962738477?pwd=ZG45SGtTalp6VWV5bDU2SXlLR1U3UT09

Meeting ID: 859 6273 8477
Passcode: 839055

This year's Safety Forum is a series of informative and fun Live Stream seminars discussing Safety & Social Connection during the pandemic and beyond. Each session includes active audience participation through music, yoga, or meditation and Q & A opportunities!

Proven Strategies for Senior Safety with Fire & Rescue Services, Office of Consumer Protection, Police, Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security and Health & Human Services. Opening music featuring Music Therapist Tom Sweitzer.

Join village members to talk about your book recommendations in this discussion led by Jane Boynton. Contact us for the zoom or conference call link

Did you miss seeing the sold-out exhibit "Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors" when it was at the Hirshhorn in 2017? Or would you like to revisit it? This Dial-a-Docent presentation will present many of the works from that exhibition giving you the space and time to examine and discuss her work without the pressure of crowds. The conversation will span more than 60 years and include painting, sculpture, performance (happenings), fashion and the realization of her utopian vision in the Infinity Rooms. SPONSOR: Chevy Chase At Home

This presentation from Great Neck library will focus on the history and significance of Juneteenth and the various ways in which it is celebrated throughout the country and will be given by Dr. Claude Mongum.

Dr. Claude Mongum was an administrator and professor at Fordham University for forty-two years having earned my Ph.D. from Columbia University. He served as a professor in the African and African American Studies Department and was chosen as Chairperson for a number of years.

No registration necessary. Join Zoom Meeting. https://zoom.us/j/93008229152?pwd=UkVhQks4UEpiZHdHS2F4ek5xZTBkdz09

Meeting ID: 930 0822 9152
Passcode: 377232

Gentle Hatha Yoga is perfect for those who are just starting out with yoga, are less mobile, or simply want a more relaxed yoga experience. Supported by the Friends of the Library Chevy Chase Chapter. Come join us at noon. Each virtual class will be taught by Carolyn Ericson, a certified yoga instructor. Join us in Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93281535549 Or Dial In:?301-715-8592 Meeting ID (for reference): 932 8153 5549

The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we are discussing our favorite all time comedies - Spy, Tootsie and Cousin Vinny. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.

Venturing Out Again: Getting Organized!

with Nicole Anzia, Founder of Neatnik and
Freelance Writer, The Washington Post

Nicole Anzia will provide her best advice on how to organize yourself as you move beyond a focus on your house and back into the wider public square again! After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Nicole moved to Washington in 1995, working in politics and communications for a decade. She organized her current company, Neatnik, in 2007.

Nicole serves as a freelance writer and is published regularly in the Washington Post. Please join us for great advice on your life after the pandemic in DC!

This Georgetown Village program is free and open to the community!

To sign up please contact the GV Office at 202-999-8988 or Email: lynn@georgetown-village.org

Join by Zoom every other week. Hosted by Bob Berish. Themed discussions are held the first half of the lunch and the second half is for catching up.

Philip Guston (1913–1980) was one of America's great modern painters. Guston was a WPA muralist, a leading figurative artist of the 1930’s and 40’s, a University professor, an artist in residence, a Prix de Rome recipient, a recognized abstract expressionist and in his late career returned to a new representational style. Guston uniquely bridged the personal and the political, the abstract and the figurative, and the humorous and the tragic, hilarity and horror, in canvases applying painterly surfaces and graphic vibrancy. An international retrospective of the artist’s work "Philip Guston Now" has been put on hold due to the subjects represented and the potential for misinterpretation. Working at the forefront of 20th century history and very much aware of his own times, Philip Guston created prescient works that continue to haunt our uneasiness and unresolved American history.

Thomas Germano will present a remote visual lecture from Great Neck Library on the art, life and times of Philip Guston.

No registration necessary. Join Zoom Meeting. https://zoom.us/j/99206575323?pwd=cFJMdE1yWDhJTkkvenZZZ1hCMHlvZz09

Meeting ID: 992 0657 5323
Passcode: 630730

Jose Andres and Ris Lacoste are making an impact on communities locally and globally. They are contributing their time, expertise and passions to bring hope and well-being to those in need, providing meals and education and are always ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work to make life better. The chefs will discuss what generosity of spirit means to them. Learn how they each attacked the challenge of the pandemic with their culinary expertise to provide support to the residents of Washington, D.C. They‘ll discuss the future of restaurants as the pandemic winds down, their own culinary experience and a look at D.C. as a foodie city. There will also be time for Q & A from the audience. SPONSOR: Foggy Bottom West End Village

Join MCPL & Senior Planet Montgomery for a virtual tech lecture series. Since PayPal debuted over twenty years ago, person-to-person payments have become commonplace. In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular P2P payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. We’ll cover some of the basic functions of these services, how they compare, and tips for using them safely. https://zoom.us/j/97025628772 Meeting ID: 970 2562 8772 If you prefer to dial in (audio only), please call 1-301-715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID above when prompted.

Jay Pasricha, MBBS, MD, and Glenn Treisman, MD, PhD, will discuss how research on the gut – or the enteric nervous system (ENS) – is revolutionizing our understanding of the link between digestion, mood, health and even the way you think. Drs. Pasricha and Treisman will share how changes in the digestive system can reduce our levels of stress, depression and anxiety. This program is generously supported by the Frederick H. Bowis Community Fund. Registration required https://events.suburbanhospital.org/event/special-events/18th-annual-mens-health-symposium-brain-gut-connection

Join Montgomery History's Collections Manager Elizabeth Lay for a special talk reprised from the Smithsonian Associates series. America experienced a wave of European migrants during the early 20th century. Some were escaping war and oppression while others sought opportunities in a growing democracy. These immigrants included giants of architecture and design: Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius, Laszlo Moholy Nagy, Eliel and Loja Saarinen, and Joseph and Anni Albers. They arrived in the U.S. by securing teaching positions at universities throughout the country, where they inspired the next generation of designers and architects such as Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenore Larson, and I.M. Pei. Lay examines how the contributions of their work and teachings changed the face of American design—including noteworthy local buildings that you will recognize!? Register here https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hCFkuGN-QeOPZHFAfjRK_A

Learn the basics of Instagram, a free app and website that lets you share photos with friends. We’ll cover how to create an account, how to make posts, and how to view your friends’ content.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96005864033?pwd=czlkUEYyZlgySTZoa3EvaHcyTC8xQT09

Meeting ID: 960 0586 4033
Passcode: Instagram

Registration is welcome but not required. You can register online or by phone in order to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password and an email reminder. Please email us at STEMLab@GreatNeckLibrary.org if you have any questions.

Ten BMAV members will be able to visit Phillips for a tour of Seeing Differently: The Phillips Collects for a New Century. The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art is celebrating its centennial! This Centennial Exhibition marks the first major celebration of the museum’s permanent collection in over 10 years. The exhibition will highlight over 200 works by artists from the 19th century to the present, including paintings, works on paper, prints, photographs, sculptures, quilts and videos. It will explore the complexities of our ever-changing world through themes of identity, history, place and the senses. Guided by Duncan Phillips’s belief in the universal language of art as a unifying force for social change, the exhibition will present dynamic, engaging juxtapositions that connect artists past and present across national, racial, and gender lines. Thank you to Barbara Brown for arranging this for us.

This week we are meeting in person at Sandy Foote's home. Attendance is limited and waivers are required. Please RSVP to Elizabeth Haile. A Zoom link will also be sent for those who want to join that way. Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project.

We‘ll be gathering by zoom to chat. Contact Elizabeth for the link to participate by phone or computer.

Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Livestream Tour. Presented by Robert Kelleman - Washington, DC History & Culture. he retrospective was organized by the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, based on the bestselling book by journalist Irin Carmon and attorney Shana Knizhnik. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/notorious-rbg-the-life-and-times-of-ruth-bader-ginsburg-livestream-tour-tickets-155788217753?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Join us for free online chess classes, taught by high school chess expert and tutor, Uday. Sundays, 2 - 3 pm, June 20 - July 18 (no meeting July 4). Attendees will view the class on Zoom and will join chess.com to be able to practice. Owning a chess board is not required.

Washington Post’s Marc Fisher calls Bethesda Big Train baseball “the ultimate small-town fantasy.” BMAV members will be attending on Fathers Day for Bethesda History night sponsored by Bethesda Historical Society to enjoy a talk by Walter Johnson‘s grandson. $20 pp for dinner and ticket. Registration required by June 16. https://bethesdahistoricalsociety.org/fathers-day-at-big-train/

Join us for an online/virtual tour of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad sites in Maryland. Learn how Harriet successfully escaped from slavery and how she then heroically led others to freedom.

Washington Dc, History and Culture's program will focus on Harriet Tubman's inspirational life and feature many of the Underground Railroad sites in Maryland associated with her. We'll include an overview of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Park in Church Creek, Maryland, and other historic sites along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. This is a livestream version of the full-day Underground Railroad bus tours we take participants on. Therefore, this will program will be a combined history talk and travel presentation. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harriet-tubman-and-marylands-underground-railroad-livestream-tour-tickets-155788418353?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

BMAV members join us for an hour of show and tell and learn more about each other. Attendees bring (or have a photo) of something that is handmade either by you or someone else. It could be artwork, furniture, clothing, a memento - any item that is special for you. You'll show it on screen and tell us about it. If you would like to show a photo, you can also Screen Share, or send it to Stephanie Sutton so she can show it for you.

Join MCPL as we learn how to use the cloud-based storage system Google Drive in an informal, friendly relaxed setting.

Are you interested cloud-based storage solution that allows you to save files online and access them anywhere from any smartphone, tablet, or computer? Join us as we learn how to use Google Drive in an informal, friendly relaxed setting.

You will learn how to save, share create, edit documents and discover Google Drive special features. Google Drive is a web-based interface that provides a central place to store your files online. You can access your files from anywhere and collaborate on projects with other users over the web. This month, you will learn how save, share, create documents in Google Sheets.

Join us in Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/93992653363

Or Dial In:?301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 939 9265 3363

Gentle Hatha Yoga is perfect for those who are just starting out with yoga, are less mobile, or simply want a more relaxed yoga experience. Supported by the Friends of the Library Chevy Chase Chapter. Come join us at noon. Each virtual class will be taught by Carolyn Ericson, a certified yoga instructor. Join us in Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93281535549 Or Dial In:?301-715-8592 Meeting ID (for reference): 932 8153 5549

The Current State of U.S. Russian Relations with author and journalist Gregory Feifer. Nearly every 24-hour news cycle contains a news item related to Russia. Gregory will offer insights that may help us in understanding the rationale behind the current chaos in the world order.
A former NPR Moscow correspondent who reported from Russia for almost a decade, Gregory Feifer witnessed the coup d’état attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev in 1991. During the country‘s resurgence under Vladimir Putin, he observed the effects of its vast new oil wealth on an increasingly nationalistic society, as well as, Moscow‘s rekindling of a new Cold War-style opposition to the West. As a senior correspondent at Radio Free Europe in Prague, Feifer investigated Russian influence in Europe, including the Kremlin‘s use of Gazprom, the Russian gas monopoly, as an instrument of foreign policy. This event is brought to you by the Council of Former Federal Executives & Associates (COFFE).
Registration Link: www.littlefallsvillage.org/Russia

Nixon and Watergate: An American Tragedy. NYT bestselling author, presidential historian and former Post reporter, Michael Dobbs, tells the story in this newly released book of how Nixon made himself, and then destroyed himself. "Shakespearean in its drama and intensity." Joe Klein's Washington Post review says "The story Dobbs tells is, by turns, hilarious, pathetic and infuriating...For those new to the story, King Richard is an excellent place to start. Dobbs has a keen sense of drama."

Co-sponsored with the Connie Morella Library. Free and open to the public. Join us in Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99956311299?pwd=RzJQLzMrSDdtZG8rKzl2VlJJWmUrUT09

Or Dial In:?301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 999 5631 1299

Get your heart pumping with a fitness activity, watch a live cooking demonstration and receive tips for making healthy choices. June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month, and we’ll discuss ways to shop local and eat what is in season. Email wellnessinfo@co.pg.md.us to register.

The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by Clay Risen to talk about his work as the author of numerous acclaimed books and as an obituaries reporter for The New York Times. Clay will be in conversation with Amy Freeman, author, essayist, and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. Free. Register here https://www.writer.org/event/clay-risen/

Optimize Your Immune System: Create Health and Resilence with a Kitchen Pharmacy. Join Author Marie Ruggles and Learn how to build a kitchen pharmacy of whole foods, superfoods and nutrients to provide a stable foundation for your health. And when you’re at an increased risk of infection, know what to do to derail a virus before it takes hold.

In Optimize Your Immune System, you’ll read about the three phases of immune support. Phase I: Everyday immune strengthening and care
Phase II: After exposure to an unhealthy person or environment
Phase III: Immune-boosting support to prevent an illness when you feel like you're coming down with something

Marie Ruggles M.S., R.D., C.N., C.D.E is a Nutritionist, Aromatherapist, and a Certified Diabetes Educator

Registration is not necessary. Join Zoom Meeting. https://zoom.usj/95237167211?pwd=VjREeUVxaTdZTnRZUC9yYUNOZDRFdz09

Meeting ID: 952 3716 7211
Passcode: 961104

This week BMAV members are meeting in person at Jim and Naomi Collins home. RSVPs are limited and waivers are required. BYO coffee or other beverage or snack. Attendees can park in Naomi's driveway, on the street with an Edgemoor sticker, or on Denton without a sticker for 2 hours.

Welcome to a hybrid world. Even as we begin to get out more, Zoom is here to stay. Some people love it, others find it frustrating to have people so close and yet so far away. Carol Greenwald will discuss why our brains find Zooming more difficult than meeting in person, and suggest ways to make the experience better for everyone. She will show us some of the apps you can use for Zoom to make meetings more fun. Carol Schiro Greenwald, Ph.D. is a networking, marketing and management strategist, coach and trainer. Sponsored by Northwest Neighbors Village. Registration required. https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/2486

Join MCPL as we practice Integral Tai Chi is a series of exercises, a relaxation technique, and a type of meditation that combines Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation.

Join us as we practice Integral Tai Chi in an informal, friendly relaxed setting. Integral Tai Chi is a series of exercises, relaxation techniques, and a type of meditation that combines Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation. This meeting is a virtual event that will be conducted through Zoom.

Participants start with a warm-up before the movement exercises and then follow up with a cool down relaxation and meditation. Avoid eating right before class because it is difficult to exercise with a full stomach. Please wear comfortable clothing for stretching and moving. You may want to use a yoga/ exercise mat and have access to water and a towel. Please join this Zoom meeting promptly at 2:30PM.

Join us in Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98303094136

Or Dial In:?301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 983 0309 4136

Hardy Hikers will be going to Glover Archibold Trail for a 4 mile walk (2 m each way). Limited to 7. RSVP to Ann Bennet for details.

This past year has afforded us extra time to look at all the things we've accumulated through the years. How do we feel about our possessions as we move forward? How can we part with those sentimental collections? Whether we anticipate a future move or we simply want our living spaces to work better for us, most of us struggle with the process of "editing" our space. This panel of presenters will help us tackle the tough decisions about which things to keep and which to part with. This is not a formal presentation; it's a chance for you to ask your questions to our panel of experts, whose professions involve walking their clients through this journey. When you register, you will have a chance to pose questions in advance. You can bring additional questions to the session. AHA is pleased to team up with our "sister" village Mt Vernon At Home for this event--and we are grateful to work with Steve Gurney of ProAgingSourcebook, who will host this meeting. Panelists: Karen Gardiner, Simplify for Life Peter Crouch, Crouch Realty Group of McEnearney Associates Lori James, Ararity Auctions Maria Spetalnik, Conquer the Clutter

SPONSOR: Mount Vernon at Home
REGISTRATION: Required by June 24. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WX7608KBRPa6uaQVLsvH-g

Richard Wolf was a reporter and editor in Washington for USA TODAY and Gannett News Service from 1986 to 2021. He has covered all three branches of the federal government, from Congress to the White House and finally to the Supreme Court, where he was based for the past nine years. During that time, the court has issued landmark decisions on same-sex marriage, health care, voting rights, abortion and other major issues, and it has been transformed from a closely divided court to one dominated by conservative justices. Richard will address the court's personnel, past rulings, current cases and potential future vacancies. Part of Chevy Chase At Home's Guest Speaker Program.

This week we are gathering in person at Barbara Brown and Bob Berish's home. Attendance is limited and RSVPs and waivers are required. Note the time change for this week.

Ridge Line to Red Line -- 200 Years in the Life of downtown Bethesda. Was there really a Civil War Battle of Bethesda? How much of Bethesda‘s history survives amidst the high rises that line Wisconsin Avenue? The answers are (a) yes; and (b) more than you probably think. Hank Levine, head of the Heritage Trail and Tour committee of the Bethesda Historical Society, will lead a tour for BMAV exploring Bethesda‘s past and learning how and why our town came to be what it is today. RSVPS are limited to 12. Meet at 9:30 am on the plaza in front of the Chevy Chase Trust complex. This is on the north side of East West Highway where it runs into Wisconsin Avenue. If you’re driving, the Waverly Street garage is 2 blocks away. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes – we’ll cover about 1 ½ miles over the course of 1 ½ to 2 hours. We will be outdoors virtually the entire time, but please wear a mask. We’ll be looking at 11" X 14" pictures as we walk; bring glasses if applicable. We will be stopping at Panera in the middle of the tour so you can use the bathroom and get a drink and/or snack, but feel free to bring water. We’ll walk up Wisconsin as far as the Bethesda Theatre; down as far as the C&P Building near Trader Joe’s; and end at the plaza in front of Ourisman Honda where the Crescent Trail crosses Bethesda Avenue. There’s a lot of interesting stuff to see and talk about, and I’ll try to move off of Wisconsin when possible, but expect some traffic noise and a couple of construction sites [welcome to downtown Bethesda in 2021]. Rain date June 27.

De-stress, boost natural immunity, increase fitness through low-impact exercise! No prior experience necessary. On Zoom. FREE but RSVP required via e-mail (SunAndMoonTaijiOne@gmail.com).

Join us for free online chess classes, taught by high school chess expert and tutor, Uday. Sundays, 2 - 3 pm, June 20 - July 18 (no meeting July 4). Attendees will view the class on Zoom and will join chess.com to be able to practice. Owning a chess board is not required.

Join Jean Kim, MD, PhD, to learn how to better navigate and manage the allergy season and get tips for avoiding breathing complications. Register here https://events.suburbanhospital.org/event/healthy-lifestyles/better-breathers-club

Gentle Hatha Yoga is perfect for those who are just starting out with yoga, are less mobile, or simply want a more relaxed yoga experience. Supported by the Friends of the Library Chevy Chase Chapter. Come join us at noon. Each virtual class will be taught by Carolyn Ericson, a certified yoga instructor. Join us in Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93281535549 Or Dial In:?301-715-8592 Meeting ID (for reference): 932 8153 5549

Come join other BMAV members for virtual Ladies‘ Lunch hosted by Lynn Barclay.