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From Frank ... my postcard from Denmark
I'm just back from"spring break" and getting caught up on Village news. Let me highlight one important upcoming event for you and then...
Frank Finamore
Apr 21, 20222 min read


From Claire ... in person events are back!
Village members enjoyed great weather at an outing to Chef Geoff’s for the return of Lunch Bunch! It is great to be able to have in...
Claire Thompson
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Claire's Poetry Corner | Apr 8
Mind by Derek Walcott Submitted by Village member Jennifer Keefe. The time will come when, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving...
Claire Thompson
Apr 9, 20221 min read


Volunteer Tip: Contribute to our Blog
We are working to add more content to our Village blog! If you are interested in brainstorming ideas for content or writing articles to...
Village
Apr 9, 20221 min read
Dr. Janson is Back!
Nutrition and Exercises that help maintain muscle mass in arms and legs. What: The Bad news: we all lose muscle mass as we age. The...
Village
Apr 9, 20221 min read


The Smithsonian Craft Show: Coming April 20-24
To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, visit www.SmithsonianCraftShow.org The Smithsonian Craft Show is coming up later this...
Village
Apr 9, 20221 min read


From Frank ... celebrating our volunteers!
April is “National Volunteer Month” and that means it’s time to celebrate the amazing volunteers that make the Village such a special and...
Frank Finamore
Apr 7, 20222 min read


Claire's Poetry Corner | April 1
How Soon by Gordon Henry Jr. The story goes from in a rainfall to sister walking a field browned autumn. And when she arrives winter has...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read


April Birthdays!
Happy birthday to all of our Village members who have birthdays in April! Carole Perry - April 4 Oral Miller - April 7 Alan Weinstein -...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read


National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
Drive up and drop off your unused or expired prescription medications. On Saturday, April 30, Johns Hopkins Medicine will participate in...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read
Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey
Wednesday, April 20 at 4:00 pm Register here. Ingleside is hosting an online event with author and speaker Jolene Brackey, who will share...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read


Volunteer Tip: Providing Social Connection
Directly helping members serves a double purpose: not just accomplishing the requested task, but also providing social interaction. Many...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read


Tuesday Talks - Beyond Crises: Overcoming Linguistic Inequities in Communities and Classrooms
April 19 at 7:00 PM Register here In her new best-selling book, Beyond Crises: Overcoming Linguistic and Cultural Inequities in...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read
What is a Village and How can it Help? Frank joins "Around Town DC" for a discussion.
Click here to learn more and to register. Cleveland & Woodley Park Village and two local Villages in Ward 3 will join Around Town DC for...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read


Join the Village Outing to The Phillips Collection to See Picasso Exhibit
Thursday, April 28 at 11:00 am Register here Join us for an outing to The Phillips Collection to view the gallery and the Picasso...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read
Travel "Ambassadors" Needed!
The Village is seeking volunteers or community members to help with a couple of transportation related projects: 1) We need...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read


Join the Village Garden Club
Organizing meeting in late April Stay tuned for date and time We are putting together a Village garden at the home of Frank Finamore. If...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read


Lunch Bunch is back!
Lunch Bunch at Chef Geoff's Wednesday, April 13 at 12:00 pm Register here Lunch Bunch is back! We will be sitting outside at Chef...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read


April Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, April 5 at 5:30 pm Register here We are always seeking new Village volunteers! As a volunteer, you are able to set your own...
Village
Apr 2, 20221 min read


From Frank ... time to boost!
Today - a little more than two years since the start of the pandemic - the news is all about vaccines, specifically it may be time to get...
Frank Finamore
Apr 1, 20222 min read


Claire's Poetry Corner | Mar 26
Daisy Time by Marjorie Pickthall See, the grass is full of stars, Fallen in their brightness; Hearts they have of shining gold, Rays of...
Claire Thompson
Mar 26, 20221 min read


Volunteer Tip: Volunteer Social Events
We are interested in finding more ways for our Village volunteers to get to know each other and have fun in the Village community outside...
Village
Mar 26, 20221 min read


PT (Physical Therapy) Shorts Next Week
Tuesday March 29 Register here. At 12:30 pm: Keeping Arthritis Joints Healthy and Happy Are you sitting out some of your favorite...
Village
Mar 26, 20221 min read
New Webinar: Five Ways to Prepare for Retirement
Tuesday March 29, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM You can register at: https://bit.ly/3wa9C1N Preparing for retirement requires more than saving money...
Village
Mar 26, 20221 min read
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