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Monthly Village News for February 2025
Earlier this week, we sent out an email to our supporters about our “Big Wins” for 2024. In short, I’m so proud of our accomplishments....

Village
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Village Members on the Bus!
For Village members like Susan and Alan, public buses are an essential part of their transportation routine, and they’re happy to share...


Village
Dec 6, 20243 min read
Winter Respiratory Illnesses
December 2024 Submitted by Ruth McInerney, Village Volunteer and Registered Nurse Now that Winter is here, the need to protect ourselves...

frank35130
Aug 27, 20241 min read
Choosing a Medical Alert Device
Your ability to summon help in an emergency is an important part of the safety net needed for aging in place. But what resources are...


Village
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Senior MedExpress Transportation
The Senior MedExpress Transportation service, provided by Yellow Cab in partnership with the Department of Aging and Community Living...


Dan Kreske
Jul 9, 20242 min read
How to Stop Spam & Unwanted Text Messages
How to Stop Spam and Other Unwanted Text Messages by Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer Avoid unwanted texts by using these tips: Do not...

Dan Kreske
Jul 9, 20242 min read
How to Minimize Spam Calls
By Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer It’s another election year, and that means another onslaught of spam and robocalls! But, even without...


Village
Jun 27, 20240 min read


Village
Jun 11, 20241 min read
Hiring Home Health Aides Webinar Pt. 1
With Christine Bitzer, LICSW & Director of Seabury’s Care Management Team


Village
Jun 11, 20241 min read
Webinar Recording Part 2: Retirement Living & Senior Housing
Assisted Living, Memory Care - with Jennifer Brown


Village
Jun 11, 20241 min read
Webinar Recording Part 1: Retirement Housing & Senior Living
Watch it here! The DMV offers a variety of retirement living and senior housing options. Many older adults have difficulty sorting...

Dan Kreske
Jun 11, 20242 min read
How to Minimize Spam Calls
By Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer It’s another election year, and that means another onslaught of spam and robocalls! But, even without...


Village
May 10, 20241 min read
Hiring Home Health Aides Webinar Pt. 1
With Christine Bitzer, LICSW & Director of Seabury’s Care Management Team


Village
May 2, 20241 min read
Webinar Recording Part 2: Retirement Living & Senior Housing
Assisted Living, Memory Care - with Jennifer Brown


Village
May 2, 20241 min read
Webinar Recording Part 1: Retirement Housing & Senior Living
Watch it here! The DMV offers a variety of retirement living and senior housing options. Many older adults have difficulty sorting...


Dan Kreske
Apr 23, 20242 min read
How to Stop Spam & Unwanted Text Messages
How to Stop Spam and Other Unwanted Text Messages by Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer Avoid unwanted texts by using these tips: Do not...


Village
Apr 13, 20241 min read
From Frank Finamore...Weekly Village News for April 12, 2024
Earlier this week, I was almost scammed. I was at home and around 7pm, I received a text message on my personal cell phone that was...

Village
Apr 12, 20242 min read
How to Minimize Spam Calls
By Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer It’s another election year, and that means another onslaught of spam and robocalls! But, even without...

Village
Feb 3, 20241 min read
Caregiver Support Group
All are welcome! Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, February 7 at 5:00 pm Register Here Join Village Case Manager, Barbara Scott, for our...

Village
Feb 3, 20241 min read
Welcoming DCVC's Inaugural Executive Director!
Dr. Katrina Polk, will come onboard to lead our efforts as the leader of the DC Villages Collaborative (DCVC)..... Later this month,...

Village
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Thinking of Volunteering in 2024? Register for the next Village Zoom Information Sessions!
Tuesday, February 6 at 12:00 pm - Register Here Tuesday, February 20 at 5:00 pm - Register Here We are always seeking new Village...


Village
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Service of the Month: Medication Collection & Disposal
Do you have old medications lying around that you need to safely dispose of? You can call the Village office at 202-615-5853, and we will...


Village
Jan 23, 20241 min read
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) DC Volunteer Zoom Discussion
Thursday, January 25 at 6:30 pm Register Here You are invited to a "virtual chat" on January 25, 2024, at 6:30pm about who we are, what...


Village
Jan 23, 20241 min read
Tour the National Gallery of Art
(Members and Volunteers Only) Tour of National Gallery of Art Thursday, January 25 at 11:00am Register Here "(Re)Discover the National...
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