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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service wants to help you stay safe, especially with the new roles that our homes have taken on. Many of us are now living in homes that are doing overtime! Jim Resnick, retired MCFRS Battalion Chief, now Program Manager for MCFRS Senior Outreach and Education, will talk about practical solutions to prevent fires and other disasters and how to schedule an at-home safety check virtually. Free and open to the public.

Let Marilyn know if you would like to join an online bridge game.

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

BMAV has arranged for a volunteer to tutor a small group of members in conversational Spanish.

This month BMAV movie fans will be joining via Zoom to discuss "The Octopus Teacher" and "Yesterday." Watch ahead of time and we‘ll review them together!

The Film Fans group has exchanged a number of recommendations - see the Forum for lists.

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.

In this presentation with Northwest Neighbors Village, Rachel Laser will discuss our country’s longstanding relationship between religious freedom and racism, religious freedom’s misuse to advance a white Christian nationalist agenda, and what we can do to stop the abuse of an ideal that should make us all more, and not less, free. Registration is required here https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/1521

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. This week‘s question is "What do we do now that the Election is over???"

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.

Sponsored by Kate Slawta, J.D., Stuart & Maury, Inc Realtors.

Speaker John Lawrence will discuss the outcomes of both the presidential and congressional elections in this presentation with Northwest Neighbors Village. John will also talk about the state legislative level since much reapportionment activity will happen there.

John A. Lawrence served for 38 years as a staff member in the U.S. House of Representatives, the last 8 as Chief of Staff to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of California’s Washington Center since 2013.

His articles on politics have appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Hill, and many other publications. He is a weekly contributor on the XM Sirius radio program “POTUS.” He blogs on Congress and politics at DOMEocracy. Registration required https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/1683-virtual-speaker-series---john-lawrence/event_participations/new

The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed everyone, especially older adults, to alter routines and behaviors and to try new technologies to stay connected. What will be the new normal for older adults and what changes will likely be adopted after the Covid-19 ceases to interrupt our lives? Join Catherine McCallum, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW,to learn what technology is here to stay and how to make it work for you. McCallum has over 20 years of experience working with adults and aging services. She spent 7 years as Executive Director of CC@H and grew a grass roots nonprofit into a model aging in place village. Prior to CC@H, she worked for many years in the employee assistance field (EAP) within the Federal government and is credited with developing the first Eldercare Fair for US HHS Headquarter employees. Her other experience includes pro bono consulting for the development office of Iona Senior Services and consulting businesses and organizations serving seniors. In addition to her consulting work, she is a practicing psychotherapist for older adults and care planning consultant for a limited number of private practice clients. She is a member of the ProAging Network, Greater Washington Society of Clinical Social Work and National Association of Social Workers.

Dr. Michael Sharnoff is Associate Professor at the National Defense University‘s Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Middle East Studies from King‘s College, London, and is the author of "Nasser‘s Peace: Egypt‘s Response to the 1967 War with Israel".

Let Marilyn know if you would like to join an online bridge game.

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

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.

BMAV has arranged for a volunteer to tutor a small group of members in conversational Spanish.

Paul Dickson, author of more than 60 non-fiction books, will be discussing his latest book, "The Rise of the G.I. Army 1940-1941," the dramatic, untold story of how the American Army was mobilized from scattered outposts two years before Pearl Harbor into the disciplined and mobile fighting force that helped win World War II. Senator William S. Cohen, former United States Secretary of Defense, says, "Just when we think there‘s nothing left to learn about World War II, Paul Dickson tells us more, much more. This is one of the most important books I‘ve read that showcases the forces of isolationism and racism during one of the most consequential periods in American history. It belongs on the shelves of everyone who understands how fragile democracy is and why every American is worthy of fighting for it."
Free and open to the public. RSVP to director@bmavillage.org for Zoom login.

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.

Starting in about 570 BC, the Greeks questioned “the principles and reasons for all things divine and human.” This led to the birth of rational argumentation – the concept of proof and demonstrable truth – in human enquiries. A few intellectual giants - Pythagoras, Plato, Euclid, Archimedes, Apollonius – developed logic and the use of reason as the bases for our civilization’s advances. Their construction of mathematics, and thus of logic and philosophy, still underpins our societies, after we rediscovered it from Arabic sources in the Renaissance.

The Village at Kentlands and Lakelands invites you to join local author, Carol Solomon, as she uses her upcoming collection of short stories to explore the power of reading and writing during this time of COVID-19. The presentation includes readings from her new book, Love, Loss, & Ghosts and encourages participants to do their own "flash writing" for a website that launches in the fall. Love, Loss, & Ghosts, which is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, will be released in November.

To register, go to https://villagekentlandslakelands.org/carol and click on the ‘Register Now’ Link.

For more information contact Jean Mocarski at jeanmocarski@gmail.com or by phone at 240-449-9002.

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

By zoom

Let Marilyn know if you would like to join an online bridge game.

James Rosebush, Deputy Assistant to President Reagan, Chief of Staff to First Lady Nancy Reagan, Senior Advisor in the Reagon White House, and author of "True Reagan", will be speaking on his latest book, "Winning Your Audience: Deliver a Message with the Confidence of a President." Rosebush combines life experiences to teach us how to gain mastery over fear and become a more effective presenter, teacher, salesperson, and parent. Open to the public. RSVP to director@bmavillage.org for zoom link.

Are your usual Thanksgiving and Christmas plans being scrambled due to the pandemic? Are you trying to figure out how to celebrate in style with fewer people? Join Chevy Chase At Home as Mariel Smith, an educator and food blogger (CookingIsMessy.Com), shares recipe suggestions and tips for adapting your menu for a smaller crowd and preparing a meal that will still make your holidays feel special. Please register here: https://www.chevychaseathome.org/content.aspx?page_id=4008&club_id=559717&item_id=1308900, or RSVP to info@chevychaseathome.org with the program name in the subject line.

BMAV has arranged for a volunteer to tutor a small group of members in conversational Spanish.

Jake Sherman will discuss covering the 2020 election and his work thus far in this presentation through DCPL. Jake Sherman is a senior writer for POLITICO and co-author of POLITICO’s Playbook, the nation’s leading political newsletter. He also is the co-author of New York Times and national best seller, “The Hill to Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America,” which was published by Crown in 2019. Jake is an NBC and MSNBC political contributor. Will be on YoutTub, check here for details https://www.dclibrary.org/node/67467

The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s popular crafting happy hour is back and online! Join us for a live crafting workshop using upcycled craft materials you are likely have at home. Learn how to make a tea light holder out of a glass jar and tissue paper followed by a decorative wreath made from cardboard and yarn. Register now and receive a full list of materials needed to make each craft

Elyse Jacob will present "International Views from the Seat of a Bike." Do you have photos from an interesting travel experience? Let Diane Goldman know if you might be willing to share at a future meeting of our newest Shared Interest Group.

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.

Dr. D. James Baker, the longest-serving Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (1993-2001), will recap the 2020 hurricane season and use examples of notable hurricanes from the past to explain what we know and don’t know now about predicting their path and strength. He will conclude with a discussion of what we can expect in the future as climate change provides a more energetic context for these disastrous events. Hosted by Northwest Neighbors Village. Registration required here https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/1479

Little Falls Village presents Michael Lavine, Music Director, Performance Coach, and Archivist. Michael has worked all over the world as a musical director, pianist, vocal coach and singer. He gives master classes on auditioning in New York, Los Angeles, Moscow, Bangkok, Australia, Singapore, Tokyo, Manila, Martha‘s Vineyard and other locations. He has worked with composers as varied as Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Sondheim and Burton Lane, and Comden and Green. Michael has put out a number of CD’s including The Lost Broadway CD Series and will be releasing some new ones in conjunction with this concert. A graduate of Columbia University, Michael owns one of the larger privately held collections of sheet music in the world. Join Michael Lavine as he takes you on a tour of Tin Pan Alley, from its humble beginnings in the Lower East Side and moving on to Broadway and Movie Musicals. Michael will be joined by Broadway and cabaret performers, as he presents many of the world’s most beloved songs of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Feel free to sing along! You can read more on Michael on his site www.michaellavine.net.
Registration Link: www.littlefallsvillage.org/Music

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. This week we will be discussing, what are our choices for the best cabinet selection under President Biden?

Did you know you can receive $960 a month for 3.5 months for home care funds if you are 62 or older and live in MoCo? And there are NO income qualifiers, other than you must not be receiving any other state or federal subsidies (Social Security or retirement pensions don’t count). Learn more about how this grant program from The ARC Montgomery could help you, and how to apply, from Chevy Chase At Home Board Member Kathleen McGuinness, who is the Director of Community Relations for SmithLife Homecare and a Certified Dementia PractitionerPlease register using this link: https://www.chevychaseathome.org/content.aspx?page_id=4008&club_id=559717&item_id=1294374, or RSVP to info@chevychaseathome.org with the program name in the subject line.

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.

Walter Johnson’s grandson and biographer Hank Thomas will talk about the life of baseball’s Big Train. Free. View here http://bigtrain.org/tv/

Let Marilyn know if you would like to join an online bridge game.

Costello, Vice President of the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History, White House Historian, will be discussing his book, "The Property of the Nation: George Washington’s Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President." Co-sponsored with the Connie Morella Library. Free and open to the public. Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/99476683049?pwd=aUUzcmVTZHJSQ3praVA3ZGEyNDJtQT09
Or Dial In:?301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 994 7668 3049. The library closes the link at 3:05 pm so be sure to login on time.

BMAV has arranged for a volunteer to tutor a small group of members in conversational Spanish.

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.

This Thanksgiving many of us will not be able to gather with family. If you would like to join in a virtual gathering with BMAV friends for conversation and companionship, join us in our virtual Zoom Room. Hosted by Alice Padwe.

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

USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan, best selling author Kitty Kelley, and Big Train’s own Peggy Engel will discuss: “Women love baseball. How can baseball love them back?” Free. View here http://bigtrain.org/tv/

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

Let Marilyn know if you would like to join an online bridge game.