The Village Blog

Susan O. Gilbert 1940-2021 Susan O. Gilbert, 81, of Washington D.C., died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Susan dedicated her career to...

If you’re looking for a rewarding way to get more involved with our community while helping out your neighbors, consider becoming a...

I usually think of August as a time to rest and recharge. So far, it’s been anything but a relaxing time at my home. I’m happy to report...

Make it New Alice Fulton I find it helpful to imagine writing in a blizzard with every inscription designed to prevent snow crystals from...

Happy birthday to all of our Village members who have birthdays in August! Carren Kaston - August 3 John Steadman - August 8 Jeanne...

Wednesday, August 18 at 1:00 pm Village Case Manager Barbara Scott leads a weekly discussion on coping with uncertainty. Today, we'll be...

The Department of Aging and Community Living's Safe at Home Program provides safety adaptations in and around the homes of qualifying...

The Summer Spritz was a success! Thanks to many of you, the Village raised over $18,000 in ticket sales and donations during the event,...

Due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant, along with studies of transmission by vaccinated individuals, the...

We had a great Summer Spritz! We exceed our financial goal overall, but more importantly, we came together to celebrate our community in...

We're less than one week away from the Village's annual fundraiser, the Summer Spritz! Be sure to join us on Thursday, July 29 at...

What is June Anyway! by David Budbill After three weeks of hot weather and drought, we've had a week of cold and rain, just the way it...

There have been recent news reports about fully vaccinated people testing positive for COVID-19, known as breakthrough cases. We know...

This Monday, our Village's Coffee & Conversation casual current events discussion group will be meeting again after their hiatus, and in...

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Occasionally it’s hard to know what to write here. We have our Summer Spritz within the week on Thursday, July 29th at 7pm and so I hope...

Wish by Linda Sue Park For someone to read a poem again, and again, and then, having lifted it from page to brain—the easy part— cradle...

For the month of August 2021, Cleveland & Woodley Park Village will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable...

Original Watercolor of The Kennedy-Warren by Artist and Village Volunteer Barry Lindley We are excited to announce one of our great...

Sometimes the anticipation of an event is part of the fun. That’s the case for me with our annual Summer Spritz virtual fundraising gala...

A Carafe, that is a Blind Glass by Gertrude Stein A kind in glass and a cousin, a spectacle and nothing strange a single hurt color and...

This year’s live auction during the Summer Spritz will feature a tapered frame side table by Maine craftsman and artist, Eben Blaney....

We had a long talk in front of Baked by Yael across from the zoo on a beautiful Saturday morning. At the end, we marveled at how much our...

On Wednesday, July 14th we will have a Volunteer Happy Hour from 5-7pm at Frank’s house located at 2800 Calvert Street, NW. Drop by for...