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March, 2024

Friday
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7425 MacArthur Boulevard Cabin John, MD 20818
11:00 AM
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with Clara Barton Recreation Center 2nd Act 55+. Drop-in pickleball games will be held on Mondays and Fridays from 11 am - 1 pm and Wednesday 11:30 am - 1 pm. Advanced registration is not required to play. Contact Brandi.Scott-Swales@montgomerycountymd.gov or 240-777-4910 for more information.
Saturday
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2:00 PM
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This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.
Sunday
3
2:00 PM
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This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.
Monday
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Do you want to build a community that values people of all ages? Are you interested in helping your older neighbors? Would you like to donate your time or expertise to help a local nonprofit? If so, become a volunteer for Bethesda Metro Area Village. BMAV is a volunteer-driven local nonprofit dedicated to providing services and community support that allow people to remain in their homes as they age. In this orientation, Executive Director Elizabeth Haile will go over the services offered (rides, friendly visits, in-home assistance with technology or light repairs, vacation checks, snow shoveling and garbage can placement), how requests are made and filled, and answer questions about common scenarios. Open to all friends and neighbors interested in learning about the village and the services our volunteers provide. RSVP and application required. Zoom link will be sent to registrants. Current volunteers who would like a refresher are also welcome. Check out our website or contact director@bmavillage.org for more information.
Tuesday
5
2:00 PM
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This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.
Tuesday
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Sareem Streater, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) will be discussing steps residents in the Villages should take in order to be active participants in their safety, before, during, and after an emergency or disaster. During this virtual presentation we will be reviewing numerous potential man-made and naturally occurring hazards that have affected Montgomery County residents, what you can do to limit your exposure to those hazards, steps for preparedness, resources that are available throughout Montgomery County, information regarding Alert Montgomery (so that you have better situational awareness), and answer any questions you have regarding emergency preparedness or public safety concerns. Join us through Zoom for this emergency preparedness focused event to ensure that you have the knowledge and resources to protect yourself and those in your community. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82707837788?pwd=bVBIeklSUHFXUWk1Q1BCWnFQNWREZz09 Meeting ID: 827 0783 7788 Passcode: 188462
Tuesday
5
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Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. This month we will be meeting at Jeanne Parker‘s home.
Tuesday
5
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What do we know about aging and longevity, and how do we know it? Join us for a lecture by Dr. Coleen Murphy, whose new book, How We Age: The Science of Longevity, chronicles the history and current state of research on aging. She describes how recent studies of centenarians, long-lived animals, and simple invertebrate animals, combined with breakthroughs in genomics and cell biology, have led to insights into the molecular mechanisms of longevity and aging. The research provides clues to how we might slow human aging, which could lead in turn to new therapeutics and treatments for age-related disease. Coleen Murphy is a leading researcher on aging. She is professor of genomics and molecular biology at Princeton University, Director of the Lewis Sigler Institute of Genomics at Princeton, director of Princeton’s Glenn Foundation for Research on Aging, and director of the Simons Collaboration on Plasticity in the Aging Brain. Register with Lewes Public Library here https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11665457 These talks are co-organized and moderated by Fred Dylla, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Institute of Physics and author of Scientific Journeys, Linda Dylla, former public information officer at the Jefferson Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, and Colin Norman, the former News Editor at Science.
Tuesday
5
Millie's Spring Valley
5:30 PM
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This month we will go to Millie‘s for an all-American menu - featuring "fresh, California Baja-style fare with a coastal vibe." We are starting a little earlier than usual - at 5:30 pm.

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 for all. RSVP is required to co-lead Janet Dante, the earlier the better.
Wednesday
6
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 - 10:45 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly February 21 - March 27. Participants pay for the full 6-weeks at a discounted rate of $75. 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
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Everyone makes mistakes, but learning from them and letting go self-resentment is beneficial for mental and physical health. Learn steps you can take to forgive yourself and grow from Dr. Fred Luskin, one of the world‘s leading researchers and teachers on the subject of forgiveness. Dr. Luskin previously spoke to Village members on forgiving others. He is the Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects, a series of research projects that have validated his forgiveness methods. His national bestselling books include Forgive for Good and Forgive for Love. Dr. Luskin holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Health Psychology from Stanford University. His work has been featured in world-wide media, including the New York Times, O Magazine, and Time magazine. FREE & Open to All Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/forgive
Thursday
7
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Join member Jane Boynton on a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower show, with the Woman‘s Club of Chevy Chase. $115 includes show ticket, round trip bus fare to the Philadelphia Convention Center, and a credit card processing fee. The bus leaves from 7931 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, at 8:15 and returns by 5pm. Lunch is on your own. More information here https://form.jotform.com/240256539026152. Registration is required by February 19.
Thursday
7
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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
7
2:00 PM
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This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.
Thursday
7
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Join us as we practice Integral Tai Chi in an informal, friendly relaxed setting. Integral Tai Chi is a series of exercises, relaxation techniques, 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 our event here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89846411067 Or Dial In:?301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 898 4641 1067
Thursday
7
4:30 PM
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BMAV members and volunteers are invited to free online chess classes, taught by a volunteer high school chess tutor. This is for "advanced beginners" looking to improve their middle game. Students will pair off and play practice games live on screen and get tips from the tutor. All are welcome even if you did not attend earlier Beginner Chess classes but RSVP is required. Owning a chess board is not required, but knowing how to use chess.com is.
Thursday
7
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The discovery of gravitational waves came a century after they were predicted by Albert Einstein as a component of his General Theory of Relativity. These observations have opened a whole new window on observing the universe’s evolution of the universe especially when combined with traditional telescopes that monitor the cosmos across the globe and with satellites that detect short and long wavelengths of light. register with Lewes Public library here https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9688482 These talks are co-organized and moderated by Fred Dylla, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Institute of Physics and author of Scientific Journeys, Linda Dylla, former public information officer at the Jefferson Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, and Colin Norman, the former News Editor at Science.
Friday
8
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Dementia Friendly America is a national network of communities and organizations working to ensure that their communities are equipped to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. This education session led by trained Dementia Friendly Champions, Jane King and Ray Biegun of Alexandria At Home village, will address normal aging versus dementia, the typical progression of dementia, conversation tips for communicating with a person who has dementia and more. AHA is collaborating with BMAV and other area villages to offer this program and registration is required. While the training will be especially helpful for those volunteers who want to do friendly visits with members with dementia, it can be helpful for all of us. Participants will receive a Dementia Friend certificate upon completion.
Friday
8
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PCV‘s monthly Cultural Arts Programming, in partnership with the PCC Seniors program. Free and open to all. Registration requested. We‘re delighted to announce that this month, we‘re visiting, via Zoom, the LBJ Library and Museum, also known as the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library. he core of the collection consists of personal objects owned, used, bought, or worn by the president and first lady, all donated by President Johnson under the Presidential Libraries Act. These objects include the clothing worn by the President and First Lady at the 1964 inauguration, pens, paper, and chairs used in the Oval Office, the desk used for the signing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and thousands of objects related to their daily lives, official duties, and political events. The museum collection contains more than 54,000 objects donated by the President and Mrs. Johnson, their family, close friends, associates, and the American people. Register with Potomac Community Village here for the Zoom link https://pcv.helpfulvillage.com/events/1494
Friday
8
2:00 PM
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This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.
Saturday
9
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Saturday, March 9, 10 AM to 5 PM (when books will be $1-3 each), and Sunday, March 10, 10 AM to 3 PM (when, for $15, you can fill a paper grocery bag with books). Tens of thousands of used books (in good condition) will be available, sorted into more than 60 genres. Be sure to check out the “banned books” section! They’ll take cash, credit cards, and Apple Pay. There will be musical entertainment while you shop, refreshments available, and free parking in the school lot.
Saturday
9
2:00 PM
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This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.
Sunday
10
Barbara Brown and Bob Berish's home
4:30 PM
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The wine tasting SIG had a terrific meeting in February exploring various examples of Cabernet Sauvignon. Our next meeting will be on March 10 where we will explore four different types of domestic American red wine- Merlot, Pinot Noir, and more!
All are welcome! $15 donation offsets the cost of the wine. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young, no later than March 8. If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.
Monday
11
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BMAV member Flavia Favali has arranged for a docent tour of the installation, "Conversations: Kerry James Marshall and John Singleton Copley." We will meet at Flavia‘s home at 10:30 and carpool together (or you can drive or metro and meet there). Parking is available on the street without a permit or in her driveway. RSVP to Flavia required by March 8. Max 20 on tour. Tour starts inside the West Building’s 6th Street and Constitution Avenue entrance nearby the information desk. After touring the exhibit, we have the option of lunch at the museum before returning.
Two centuries apart, American artists John Singleton Copley and Kerry James Marshall pushed the boundaries of history painting.

A special installation brings together three monumental paintings for a thought-provoking dialogue: Copley’s 18th-century canvas Watson and the Shark and Marshall’s two 20th-century works Great America and Voyager. These paintings—all maritime-themed—address the violent history of the transatlantic slave trade and the Middle Passage, the forced journey of enslaved people across the Atlantic.

All three works are part of the National Gallery of Art collection, but this is a rare chance to experience them together in the same exhibition space, in conversation. Compare how Marshall and Copley skillfully wove historical and contemporary events together with cultural, mythological, and spiritual allusions. Take a closer look at these iconic paintings and explore a selection of Marshall‘s related drawings for a glimpse into his process.
Tuesday
12
Zoom
9:30 AM
Tuesday
12
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.
Wednesday
13
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 - 10:45 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly February 21 - March 27. Participants pay for the full 6-weeks at a discounted rate of $75. 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
13
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Alzheimer’s disease risk is likely influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Though research continues, evidence suggests that people can reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s and related brain disorders. Dr. Marilyn Albert, from the Department of Neurology of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, will update us on the latest research related to the potential role of lifestyle factors in modifying dementia risk. Lifestyle factors under discussion will include cognitive activity, physical activity, social engagement, and vascular risk factors (including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and smoking). This event, sponsored by Suburban Hospital, is in partnership with Friendship Heights Neighbors Network and is part of FHNN‘s collaboration with Little Falls Village. It is open to all. Please register here https://jhjhm.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zT9TZC3hQdul-0d9DK2QGg#/registration and Suburban will send you the link.
Wednesday
13
2:00 PM
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This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.
Thursday
14
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Note new date! Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, which is in the pedestrian paved area between Elm St and Bethesda Ave off Arlington Rd. Maman, Hawkers and Dolcezza Gelato are other establishments located in that area.

BYO coffee. RSVPs are not required. Hosted by Ann Labriola and Naomi Collins.

If the weather is uncertain, we will send out an email by 9am on the day of the event to those on our email list to confirm or cancel the official coffee hour. People are certainly welcome to meet informally on their own if weather conditions improve after that time.
Thursday
14
2:00 PM
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This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.
Thursday
14
4:30 PM
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Join hosts Paul Thorn and Barbara Reese for a series of curated TED Talks. The topic this month will be on climate change. 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
15
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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.
Sunday
17
Edgemoor Club
9:00 AM
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Go SHOPPING at the Edgemoor Club for great "new to you" items and make a donation directly to the Washington Tennis Education Foundation (WTEF). Items are not specifically priced, though you are expected to donate in accordance with the value of the items. Donations can be made with cash or by check written directly to WTEF - and this year we have VENMO!!! You don‘t need to donate clothes to shop and vice versa. Items not exchanged for monetary donations will be donated directly to the Bethesda Chevy Chase High School Clothes Closet to benefit in-need families in the Montgomery County Community. Items not suitable for the Bethesda Chevy Chase Clothes Closet will be donated to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. On Saturday, March 16th, between 9am and 6pm, drop off very gently used and / or new men‘s, women‘s and children‘s clothing shoes, purses, accessories & jewelry. We‘re looking for high-end items in very good to excellent / new condition. - Please note, we are also accepting donations of old towels, blankets, linens and any pet-related item for the Montgomery County Animal Shelter but please put these items in a separate bag.
Sunday
17
2:00 PM
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This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.
Monday
18
by zoom or phone
2:00 PM
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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.
Tuesday
19
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Start your Spring with an Afternoon Tea at the Strathmore Mansion. With 50’s style music and a throwback meal, this tea will make you want to shake, rattle and roll - “Sock Hop Tea” with Mike Gold, piano & Paul Mickey, bass.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the warm atmosphere of The Mansion at Strathmore. The sounds of local musicians fill the room as you sip Strathmore’s Signature Blend Tea, made specially by Master Tea Blender John Harney, and lunch on light delectable tea savories catered by Ridgewells.

Tickets for the Afternoon Teas go quickly so you must commit by this Sunday, February 4th. Limited availability is 10 people. $35 per person. RSVP to Stephanie Sutton. Tickets are nonrefundable and payment due to Stephanie once tickets are purchased. Please indicate if you’d like a vegetarian meal.

Onsite parking is available in the Mansion parking lot and carpooling will be available. The Mansion is also a 5 minute walk from the Grosvenor-Strathmore metro station on the redline.
Interested in going to an afternoon tea but can’t make Tuesday, March 19th? Let Stephanie know and she’s put you on a wait list for next time.
Tuesday
19
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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
20
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 - 10:45 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly February 21 - March 27. Participants pay for the full 6-weeks at a discounted rate of $75. 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
20
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Speaker: David Olawuyi Fakunle, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine; Associate Faculty in Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. David Fakunle guides participants on an exploration through the world of arts, culture and health. Look forward to learning about the science that explains the impact of creative expressions on health and wellbeing, including David‘s personal and professional experiences utilizing storytelling as a multidisciplinary method for understanding and embracing the human experience. Register with Sibley Hospital here https://smh.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=817&Itemid=115&year=2024&month=03&day=20&title=the-connection-between-storytelling-the-arts-and-wellness-with-david-olawuyi-fakunle-phd-&uid=b6a6801ce448c3af573870a30def8b54
Wednesday
20
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Kathleen McGuinness will share information which can help including the latest tech devices which might make the caregiver‘s job easier. McGuinness is a consultant on aging in place and Certified Dementia Practitioner and cared for her spouse who had FTD (Frontal Temporal Dementia) and other illnesses. This presentation is part of FHNN’s series which provides dementia information to area seniors and is part of our collaboration with Little Falls Village. Register for Zoom link here https://www.fhneighbors.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=635669&item_id=2141450 This program, which is open to everyone, has been taught at Oasis Washington Metro.
Wednesday
20
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 will review two Academy Award nominees— Anatomy of a Fall and Holdovers. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.
Thursday
21
City Lights
12:00 PM
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For our in-person lunch this month, we will be meeting at City Lights of China. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Friday
22
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We will be meeting inside at Matchbox, 7278 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda. RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by the day before so she can make a reservation.
Saturday
23
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Join Nobel Prize-winner Dr. John Mather on Zoom to learn about the discoveries being made with the James Webb Space Telescope. Mather is a senior astrophysicist in the Observational Cosmology Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt and the senior project scientist on the James Webb Space Telescope. Since parking in its orbit 930,000 miles above the Earth in early 2022, the telescope has provided a closer look at the universe than has ever been possible. Dr. Mather will discuss the telescope and how it is advancing our understanding of every phase of the history of our universe — from .first luminous glows after the Big Bang to the formation and evolution of our own solar system. Hosted by Hyattsville Aging in Place, Helping Hands University Park, Neighbors Helping Neighbors of College Park, and Explorations on Aging. RSVP here for Zoom link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3ENDGscnAlhGFLq3hqG_oiBaV5FQKKZ2uZBlyeeWEvCFVgw/viewform
Sunday
24
3:00 PM
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Member Barbara Reese is hosting a book signing at her home on Hampden Ln with author Jean Dudek, who will talk about her book, “The Scent of Bright Light”, a retelling of the story of Ruth (Abraham’s wife) from the Bible, but through Ruth’s voice. Books will be available for purchase. RSVP by emailing Barbara by March 15. Limited space.
Sunday
24
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Whole Person Care: Navigating the health system. Our guest is Pamela Goetz, who supports cancer patients and caregivers at Sibley and Suburban Hospitals through integrative health and educational programming. Pam will discuss putting yourself first in navigating the healthcare system, including cancer screening guidelines, self-finding reliable information, accessing services, and self-advocacy (so important!) to improve your health outcomes and quality of life.
Monday
25
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Recent headlines speak to an alarming increase in the incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. This Brain Health Awareness talk hosted by Dupont Cirlce Village will focus on the following questions: • What is normal cognitive aging? • What are the warning signs of cognitive impairment? • What can I do to keep my brain healthy? • If I am having concerns, what are the components of an evaluation? • What are the current therapies for treating these conditions? • How can I be proactive in helping to find a cure? Kathleen Johnson, MSN, is an Adult Nurse Practitioner in Neurology at Georgetown University in the Memory Disorders Program. She is an educator and speaker and serves as the primary clinician on many clinical trials for new therapies for prevention and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer‘s dementia. Register for Zoom link here https://dcv.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=161481&item_id=2218746
Tuesday
26
10:00 AM
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Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the benches in front of the Connie Morella Library. We‘ll see what’s springing up in the neighborhood! Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. We walk at a moderate pace conducive to conversation. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tuesday
26
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In this entertaining and interactive workshop, Professor Chris Palmer will explain why talking with your family about your funeral preferences is essential, why comparison shopping can save you significant money, and how eco-friendly options at the end of life (like green burial, water cremation, and human composting) present new opportunities. Chris will also cover related topics, including embalming, home funerals, and death doulas. This event is a collaboration between BMAV, Little Falls Village, and Friendship Heights Neighbors Network. Join Zoom Meeting, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82494115858Meeting ID 824 9411 5858 In addition to running our Aging Well group, Chris was on the Board of the Green Burial Association of Maryland and is on the Board of Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, and Vice President of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland & Environs as well as serving on the Advisory Council for the Maryland Office of Cemetery Oversight.
Wednesday
27
North Bethesda United Methodist Church, 10100 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda
9:30 AM
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Embrace and maximize the safety technology features in your vehicle. The Safe Driver Program showcases AARP Smart DriverTEK Workshop, uniquely tailored for older drivers. In addition, the Montgomery County Police Department will share tips on general driver safety. Call to register JCA VillageRides at 301-255-4212. Doors will open at 9:00 am with light refreshments. The workshop will start promptly at 9:30 am.
Wednesday
27
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 - 10:45 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly February 21 - March 27. Participants pay for the full 6-weeks at a discounted rate of $75. 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.
Thursday
28
12:00 PM
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Join us at Planta restaurant (4910 Elm Street, Bethesda) for lunch with host Lynn Barclay. (Attendees pay their own way). RSVP is required, either online or by contacting Lynn.
Thursday
28
4:30 PM
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BMAV members and volunteers are invited to free online chess classes, taught by a volunteer high school chess tutor. This is for "advanced beginners" looking to improve their middle game. Students will pair off and play practice games live on screen and get tips from the tutor. All are welcome even if you did not attend earlier Beginner Chess classes but RSVP is required. Owning a chess board is not required, but knowing how to use chess.com is.
Friday
29
10:00 AM
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This month we will hike the beautiful and woodsy Valley Trail starting at Old Anglers. Weather dependent. RSVP required to Ann. We will meet at her home at 10 am and carpool. If weather allows, we will add other winter hikes.
Friday
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The Temple of Democracy: American History Gets Acted Out in the US Capitol. Reservations are required to attend in-person OLLI lectures https://www.olli-dc.org/events. Steve Livengood is the Public Historian and Chief Guide of the US Capitol Historical Society, a private not-for-profit organization chartered by the US Congress to develop enhanced experiences related to the history of the Capitol Building and the institutions that have been housed there. His specialty is interpreting the building with historical background on the meaning of activities and artworks as the icons of representative democracy, seeing familiar things from a deeper perspective. Mr. Livengood began giving tours of the Capitol for his Member of Congress from Kansas in 1965. He has a BA in Political Science from American University. After experiencing the risks of good citizenship in Vietnam, he used his GI Bill benefits as a doctoral candidate in recent US political and social history at Emory University. He has worked in various capacities in DC political and policy circles, culminating with his work for the Capitol Historical Society since 1994. He has been given the Tourism Industry Award by the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington for his work in promoting the interpretation of the Capitol building by professional city guides. He is a board member of the Olmsted Network and helped promote Olmsted 200 for the bicentennial celebration of the genius of landscape architecture.