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May 22, 20212 min read


Mayor Bowser: New Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated
Mayor Bowser announced on May 17 that effective immediately, “fully vaccinated residents will only need to wear masks in circumstances...
Village
May 22, 20212 min read

Village Guided Tour of Hillwood Gardens
The Village is hosting its first in-person cultural tour since Covid! We are hosting a guided tour of Hillwood Gardens, though we will...
Village
May 22, 20211 min read

Use Our Web Calendar to Register for Village Events
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Village
May 22, 20211 min read
From Frank... | May 21
My tips for embracing these new, relaxed mask rules
Frank Finamore
May 22, 20213 min read


Claire's Poetry Corner | May 14
The Aim Was Song by Robert Frost Before man came to blow it right The wind once blew itself untaught, And did its loudest day and night...
Claire Thompson
May 16, 20211 min read
New Feed the Family Pantry Seeking Cleaning Supplies Donations
The new Feed the Family Pantry located at 4225 Connecticut Avenue NW (across from the Giant) is having weekly cleaning supplies donation...
Village
May 16, 20211 min read
Foggy Bottom West End Village Presents: Two Star Chefs Who Are Making a Difference
Jose Andres and Ris Lacoste are making an impact on communities locally and globally.
Village
May 16, 20212 min read


DC’s Reopening Plans and New Immunization Record Portal
While some recent encouraging reopening data was skewed by reporting delays, DC’s weekly case data continues to trend downward, according...
Village
May 16, 20211 min read


Tuesday Talk: Behind the Scenes at the National Cathedral
Michelle Kayon, Director of Facilities and Preservation, will discuss ongoing and future architectural projects, maintenance, and...
Village
May 16, 20211 min read
From Frank ... | May 14
Are we getting a taste of what it's like to be "back to normal?"
Frank Finamore
May 16, 20212 min read
Neighbor to Neighbor Support: How Villages are Defining How to Age Well in Communities Across DC
Tuesday, May 11 at 4:00 pm Register Here The DC area has the largest concentration of neighborhood Villages. In fact, across the city...
Village
May 7, 20211 min read


Claire's Poetry Corner | May 7
The Daughter by Carmen Giménez Smith We said she was a negative image of me because of her lightness. She's light and also passage, the...
Claire Thompson
May 7, 20211 min read


COVID UPDATE: Vaccination Card Pointers
As of May 5, DC has administered 532,191 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. 47,443 DC residents aged 65 and over are fully vaccinated and...
Village
May 7, 20211 min read

DC Strong: Our Community Helping Older Adults Thrive During COVID
In recognition of Older Americans Month, the 13 DC Senior Villages invite you to “DC Strong: Recognizing Our Community’s Collective...
Village
May 7, 20211 min read


Village Rock Creek Park Walk
Join the Village for an hour long walk along the creek on Beach Drive. The path is paved with no hills – only nature. Meet at 9:30 am at...
Village
May 7, 20211 min read
From Frank ... | May 7
Happy Mothers Day!
Frank Finamore
May 7, 20212 min read


Claire's Poetry Corner | May 2
[love is more thicker than forget] E.E. Cummings love is more thicker than forget more thinner than recall more seldom than a wave is wet...
Claire Thompson
May 2, 20211 min read


May Birthdays
Happy birthday to all of our Village members who have birthdays in May! Ginny Bergen - May 1 Deborah Russak - May 10 Albert Russell - May...
Village
May 2, 20211 min read
Find out if You Qualify for Payment Assistance from Washington Gas
Washington Gas is offering various options to business and residential customers who are having trouble paying their overdue gas bills...
Village
May 2, 20211 min read
Mayor Bowser's 10th Annual Senior Symposium
The Department of Aging and Community Living is proud to partner with the AARP DC State Office to host Mayor Bowser’s 10th Annual Senior...
Village
May 2, 20211 min read


New CDC Recommendations for Vaccinated People
Earlier this week, the CDC updated their Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. The guidelines ease...
Village
May 2, 20212 min read


Join Us for Some "Forest Bathing" at Tregaron
Sunday, May 30 at 1:00 PM Please join the Village and Anne Dawson, certified Wilderness First Responder, for a guided walk of Tregaron...
Village
May 2, 20211 min read


Join the Village Writing Group and Poetry Circle!
Looking for some new creative outlets? Consider joining our Village's Memoir Writing Group, or our Poetry Circle! No experience needed....
Village
May 2, 20211 min read
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