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Get a Village t-shirt!
We Have Village T-Shirts Did you get your Village T-shirt yet? We have Xl, L, M, and S sizes available. Arrange a time to come to the...
Village
Sep 6, 20211 min read
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From Frank ... Sep 3
Every year for the past decade or so, September has always been the time that I can Roma tomatoes. For an Italian, there’s no better way...
Frank Finamore
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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DC's Hearing Aid Assistance Program
The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) Hearing Aid Assistance Program (HAAP) provides District residents with a...
Village
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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September Book Club Reading Lists
Registration is open now The Book Club (1) is reading The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich for September. Because of the Jewish Holiday,...
Village
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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Two tips for volunteers
Two helpful tips for Village volunteers ... Some members schedule their medical appointments well in advance of the date. If your...
Claire Thompson
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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Claire's poetry corner | Aug 27
Leaves Gerald Stern He was cleaning leaves for one at a time was what he needed and a minute before the two brown poodles walked by he...
Claire Thompson
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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September Birthdays!
Happy birthday to all of our Village members who have birthdays in September! Karen Leath - September 4 Martha Baron - September 9 Alice...
Village
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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From Frank ... Aug 27
While its hard to believe, next week will be September and this week's Village News has all the details for our September events. Why do...
Frank Finamore
Aug 27, 20212 min read
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Claire's Poetry Corner | Aug 20
Japanese Poems by Cynthia Zaren Between the bent boughs of the splayed sumac the silver owl rests his head. The perimeter left by your...
Claire Thompson
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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2021 LGBTQ Intergenerational Symposium: Building Community
This annual virtual Symposium centers the experiences and voices of LGBTQ community members across the ages. All are welcome to...
Village
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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Find Out Which Medical Alert Systems is Best for You
Landline or GPS? Fall detection? Necklace or wrist band? Zoom in to learn.
Village
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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"Falls Prevention"exercise classes resume Sept. 8
Wednesday, September 8 at 2:00 pm
Village
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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Volunteers: please update vaccine status with Village office
All Village direct service volunteers must be fully vaccinated and provide proof (just once) of vaccination to the Village office. Please...
Village
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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Visit the Kreeger with the Village
Thursday August 26 at 11:00 AM
Village
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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From Frank ... Aug 20
It’s difficult to keep up with the changing nature of the COVID-19 virus and guidance from both the federal and city government as well...
Frank Finamore
Aug 19, 20212 min read
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Claire's poetry corner | Aug 13
August 12 in the Nebraska Sand Hills Watching the Perseids Meteor Shower by Twyla Hansen In the middle of rolling grasslands, away from...
Claire Thompson
Aug 17, 20211 min read
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You're Invited: Movie Night at the Omni Shorhem
Movie Nights In The Garden will continue every Wednesday & Thursday at 8:30pm throughout the summer, complimentary for all, and you’re...
Village
Aug 17, 20211 min read
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Volunteer Mask Policy
Due to the rise of the COVID delta variant, we ask all direct service volunteers to wear masks when completing any service for a member...
Village
Aug 17, 20211 min read
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Tech Tutors and Drivers Needed!
The Village is in great need of additional volunteers to help out with driving, tech tutoring and cooking. If you are already a volunteer...
Village
Aug 17, 20211 min read
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From Frank ... Aug 13
I'll readily admit that it’s not in my nature to ask for help. Perhaps it’s the result of some family or cultural values where...
Frank Finamore
Aug 13, 20211 min read
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Claire's Poetry Corner | Aug 6
August Moonrise by Sarah Teasdale The sun was gone, and the moon was coming Over the blue Connecticut hills; The west was rosy, the east...
Claire Thompson
Aug 8, 20211 min read
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Help us update our membership directory
A while back we circulated surveys for members to update their records and also to opt in or out of the Village membership directory. If...
Village
Aug 8, 20211 min read
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Here's how easily you can renew your Village membership
Three easy options to process your membership dues
Village
Aug 8, 20211 min read
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Two Spritz Items Still Available
We have two great auction items from the Summer Spritz that are still available and can be purchased directly from the Village. Please...
Village
Aug 8, 20211 min read
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