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Free Bluegrass Concert at Rosedale Conservancy
Saturday, October 1 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm Register Here Cleveland & Woodley Park Village and Rosedale Conservancy are hosting a free...
Village
Sep 10, 20221 min read


September Birthdays!
Happy birthday to all of our Village members who have birthdays in September! Karen Leath - September 4 Martha Baron - September 9...
Village
Sep 10, 20221 min read
Mayor Announces Launch of 988. A Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
On July 16, Mayor Bowser joined jurisdictions nationwide in launching the three-digit 988 suicide prevention or crisis services lifeline....
Village
Sep 10, 20221 min read


Bring Your Bling to Brunch
Sunday, October 16 at 11:00 am Hosted on the patio at the home of Betsy Keeley Address will be provided upon RSVP Register Here The...
Village
Sep 10, 20221 min read


Tuesday Talk: A History of Woodley Park
Tuesday, September 20 at 7:00 pm Register Here Did you know that US Presidents lived in Woodley Park? That enslaved people lived here,...
Village
Sep 10, 20221 min read


Lunch Bunch at Robert's
Wednesday, September 14 at 12:00 pm Register Here Join us for lunch on the Omni Shoreham terrace at Robert's Restaurant! This casually...
Village
Sep 10, 20221 min read


Next Volunteer Orientation
Sunday, September 18 at 5:00 pm Register Here We are always seeking new Village volunteers! As a volunteer, you are able to set your own...
Village
Sep 10, 20221 min read


September Book Club: Second Chapter
Next Meeting: Monday Sept. 19 Register here. Monday, September 19, the Book Club: Second Chapter will discuss O'Pioneers! by Willa...
Village
Sep 10, 20221 min read


From Frank … Living in the New Normal.
I keep hearing people talk about “when we get back to normal” or that they wish life would back to what it was like “BC.” I know what...
Frank Finamore
Sep 9, 20223 min read


From Frank … Caregivers need to care for themselves, too.
Last week I was supposed to be visiting my husband in Greenland. He was recently posted there for work, and we have been apart for some...
Frank Finamore
Sep 2, 20223 min read


From Claire… It's not too early to begin planning your Fall at the Village!
Labor Day is approaching, and autumn won’t be long in coming. I hope everyone has had a fun and safe summer season! As we think of fall,...
Claire Thompson
Aug 26, 20221 min read


From Frank ... I learned the hard way about falls prevention.
It was like a slow-motion in a movie – I could see Mom wobble and knew right then she was going to fall – but from where I was standing...
Frank Finamore
Aug 18, 20222 min read


From Frank ... did you survive the dog days?
This may surprise you but we’ve just passed my favorite time of the year - the “dog days of summer.” As a dog lover, I had always assumed...
Frank Finamore
Aug 12, 20222 min read


From Frank ... the importance of more
It’s often said there is strength in numbers, and I tend to agree. We rely on each other for support and encouragement and often find...
Frank Finamore
Aug 5, 20222 min read


Claire's Poetry Corner
"Hope" is the thing with feathers by Emily Dickinson “Hope” is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune...
Claire Thompson
Aug 3, 20221 min read


August Birthdays!
Happy birthday to all of our Village members who have birthdays in August! Carren Kaston - August 3 Jeanne Connelly - August 8 John...
Village
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Join the Village Tour of the Capitol - August 25 at 10:30 am
Thursday, August 25 at 10:30 am Register Here This month's cultural outing will be to the United States Capitol! Our group will have a...
Village
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Want to learn more about the Village? The membership Q&A session offers answers.
Thursday, August 11 at 1:00 pm Register Here Think the Village might be right for you? Have some unanswered questions? The Village is...
Village
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Let's Grab Lunch (Bunch)
Wednesday, August 10 at 12:00 pm Register Here This month, members and volunteers are invited to join us on the patio at Cactus Cantina...
Village
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Next Volunteer Orientation: August 21, 5:00 PM
The next volunteer orientation will be on Sunday, August 21 at 5:00 pm Register Here We are always seeking new Village volunteers! As a...
Village
Aug 3, 20221 min read
August Book Club Updates
On Tuesday, August 2, the Village Book Club will discuss The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, which follows a group of kids in the 1950's...
Village
Aug 3, 20221 min read


From Frank ... Do you know the signs of stroke?
My Village friends, this week I ask you to fully read this column and ensure you are educated on CVA – or stroke. The urgency and...
Frank Finamore
Jul 29, 20222 min read


Village Meals from Volunteers' Kitchens
Village volunteer, Terry McDonald, stopped by the Village’s garden plots this week to harvest some kale. Our plots are planted and tended...
Village
Jul 15, 20221 min read


From Frank ... we've got what you're looking for!
Looking for interesting activities for mid summer? Check the Village website and calendar for a listing of all of our summer activity...
Frank Finamore
Jul 15, 20221 min read
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