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Claire's Poetry Corner
Your Clothes by Judith Kroll Of course they are empty shells, without hope of animation. Of course they are artifacts. Even if my...
Claire Thompson
May 7, 20221 min read
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Les Miserables at Jackson-Reed (Wilson) High School
May 19-21 and May 26-27 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at https://www.wilsondrama.com/ We are happy to spread the...
Village
May 7, 20221 min read
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Employer Matched Donations
The Village recently received a donation via the Blackbaud Giving Fund. This was a matching gift made by a donor's employer. We would...
Village
May 7, 20221 min read
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LGBTQ Brain Health Support Group
Friday, May 13 at 1:00 pm Learn, Connect, Share Resources This group welcomes anyone in the LGBTQ+ community impacted by dementia...
Village
May 7, 20221 min read
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Successful Aging with Christine Bitzer
Celebrating Older Americans Month Tuesday, May 10 4:00 pm on Zoom We all want to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Learn how stress and...
Village
May 7, 20221 min read
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Learn About: Silvernest Home Sharing
Tuesday, May 24 at 4:00 pm Register Here Join us for this informational Zoom presentation by Jennifer Hammer about Silvernest! Silvernest...
Village
May 7, 20221 min read
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Volunteer Appreciation Party May 15
Sunday, May 15 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Register Here On May 15 the Village is hosting an outdoor reception to celebrate our volunteers! The...
Village
May 7, 20221 min read
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May Lunch Bunch: Picnic at The Colonnade May 11
Wednesday, May 11 at 12:00 pm Register Here May Lunch Bunch will be at the pool deck at Marjorie Dick Stuart's. Meeting here has always...
Village
May 7, 20221 min read
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Tuesday Talk: Behind the Curtain of the Cleveland Park Listserv
Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 pm Register Here Peggy Robin, Cleveland Park Listserv Moderator Peggy Robin is the moderator of the Cleveland...
Village
May 7, 20221 min read
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A Postcard From ...
This Week's Postcard is from St. Louis, MO. Village Member Sandy Rubin tells the story behind this postcard: That's Lori Cooper and Pat...
Village
May 6, 20221 min read
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From Frank ... a day for moms everywhere
This Sunday we celebrate Mothers. It always makes me think about the enormous and multifaceted role our moms play in our lives. I'm still...
Frank Finamore
May 6, 20223 min read
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From Frank ... Happy Older Americans Month!
You might not feel it from the temperature, but in two days it will be May and officially Older Americans Month! Older Americans Month...
Frank Finamore
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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April 28: How do we preserve culture in time of war? A Dialogue with Ukranian Museum Leaders
The National Museum of American Diplomacy April 28, 2022 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET Join by Facebook, YouTube or Website The National Museum...
Village
Apr 25, 20222 min read
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Claire's Poetry Corner | Apr 22
Tree by Jane Hirshfield It is foolish to let a young redwood grow next to a house. Even in this one lifetime, you will have to choose....
Claire Thompson
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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Community Meeting on Redevelopment of Wardman Hotel Site
Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 2:30 pm Where: In person at the Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Lower Level and by Zoom...
Carren Kaston
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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Free Document Shredding Event at Chevy Chase House
Saturday, April 30 from 9:00 am - Noon 5420 Connecticut Avenue NW Mobile shredding truck and services will be provided by Shred Ace, a...
Village
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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Health Disparities: How People of Color May Advocate for Excellent Care
Wednesday, April 27 | 7 to 8 p.m.| Free Zoom Webinar Register before April 25 here Join us to celebrate National Minority Health...
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Apr 23, 20221 min read
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DC Villages Event: Get to Know Fallon Williams
April 25 at 12:00 PM Register here. Join us on April 25th at 12:00pm to learn about the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs, Fallon...
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Apr 23, 20221 min read
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Coffee & Conversation Discussion Group
Monday, April 25 at 11:30 am Register Here Join the Village's casual current events discussion group! This month Coffee & Conversation...
Village
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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The Flexible Reward of a Village Volunteer
As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, I’m reminded of an inspirational phrase I once heard: “You can pretend to care, but you...
Joan Dailey
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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LGBTQ+Brain Health Support Group
Friday, April 29 at 1:00 pm To register, email aparker@capitolhillvillage.org, or call 202-543-1778 x101 Learn, Connect, Share Resources...
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Apr 23, 20221 min read
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Paella Cooking Demonstration & Lunch -- Two spots left!
This event has been rescheduled to Friday, May 13 at 11:00 am Only two spots left! Register here Please join us at the home of Village...
Village
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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Outdoor Jazz (for free!)
Saturday, April 30 at 4:00 pm Register here Join us at the Village free Jazz Concert on The Maret School Lawn! Enjoy Afro-Caribbean,...
Village
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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