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From Frank......on loneliness
I can't get the subject of loneliness out of my head. Perhaps it's because just yesterday a member said to me, "Frank, I'm just so lonely....
Village
Aug 6, 20232 min read


From Frank......
Village News July 28, 2023 I’ve been thinking a lot about friendships recently. I have friends from my childhood, church, college,...
Dan Kreske
Jul 29, 20232 min read


From Frank...Village News
Member Spotlight: Paul Didisheim Paul Didisheim, 96 years young, has been a long-time member of CWPV. During his career, he worked for...
Frank Finamore
Jul 22, 20231 min read


Village Jazz Concert 2023 A Big Hit!
More than a hundred people attended the CWPV Jazz Concert on July 16th. Members, volunteers, friends, and family, from all over the...
Village
Jul 21, 20231 min read


Addressing Social Isolation
With the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic it has become very clear in recent years that social isolation is a significant...
Village
Jul 21, 20231 min read


From Frank ... I love July
It’s hard to believe we’ve made it to July, but the rising temperatures and increasing humidity confirm the calendar. In addition to...
Frank Finamore
Jun 30, 20232 min read


From Frank ... Singing the praises of our Village Supporters
The success of the Village is owed entirely to the support we derive from our neighborhood. The concerts, lunches, museum trips, book...
Frank Finamore
Jun 16, 20232 min read
Seeking Village Theater Goers!
The Village Program Team is interested in forming a group of Villagers interested in attending theatrical performances at venues such as...
Village
Jun 11, 20231 min read


Village Game Party June 28
Wednesday, June 28 at 3:00 pm Register Here Join in on the Village's game group at the home of member Mimi Cutler! Wine, cheese and other...
Village
Jun 11, 20231 min read
Textile Museum Tour
Thursday, June 22 at 11:30 am Register Here Join us for a tour of The Textile Museum! Located in the heart of Washington, DC, The Textile...
Village
Jun 11, 20231 min read
Lunch Bunch at DeCarlo's
Wednesday, June 14 at 12:00 pm Register Here Join us at DeCarlo's for Lunch Bunch! They are a neighborhood white-tablecloth staple with...
Village
Jun 11, 20231 min read


Meet Dan, new to the Village staff
We are excited to announce that Dan Kreske has joined the Village team as our new Volunteer and Member Services Coordinator. Dan has been...
Village
Jun 11, 20231 min read


From Frank ... celebrating life's teachers
Remembering Marilyn Wandrus
Frank Finamore
Jun 9, 20232 min read


From Frank ...
This weekend I hope you will join me at the Uptown Shuffle happening Sunday from 12-4 in parking lot of Sam’s Park and Shop, on the...
Frank Finamore
Jun 2, 20231 min read


From Frank ... celebrating 200!
This month for the first time the Village has more than 200 members enrolled! Reaching this milestone is only possible because of a...
Frank Finamore
May 26, 20232 min read


Claire's Poetry Corner
Night Bird By Danusha Laméris Hear me: sometimes thunder is just thunder. The dog barking is only a dog. Leaves fall from the trees...
Claire Thompson
May 19, 20231 min read


Maret School Fête Champêtre - May 20
Saturday, May 20 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Maret is hosting its annual Fete (on hiatus...
Village
May 19, 20231 min read


DC Film Festival at the JCC
Saturday June 17 at 2pm Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center 1529 16th St, NW Come out to DC/DOX, a brand new documentary film festival...
Village
May 19, 20231 min read
Seeking Participants for Village Oral History Project
The Village has received a grant through the DC Oral History Collaborative to conduct an oral history project. With this project we aim...
Village
May 19, 20231 min read


Glen Echo Dinner & First Friday Art Walk, June 2
Friday, June 2 at 5:30 pm Register Here Join us for an outing to Glen Echo for the June 2nd First Friday Art Walk! Every First Friday,...
Village
May 19, 20231 min read


Tour the National Museum of Asian Art - May 25
Thursday, May 25 at 11:30 am Register Here Join us for a tour of the National Museum of Asian Art! The museum was founded as a forum for...
Village
May 19, 20231 min read


Free Concert - Sunday May 21
Tregaron Sunday, May 21 at 3:00 pm Register Here You’re invited to a FREE string quartet concert co-hosted by the Cleveland & Woodley...
Village
May 19, 20231 min read


From Frank ... your thoughts on aging
Last week I asked for your thoughts on the benefits of aging. I loved the responses … “One of the joys of aging for me is that I can...
Frank Finamore
May 19, 20232 min read


From Frank ... exploring the benefits of aging
I recently had the good fortune of a friend that I first met in the late 1980s bring me dinner. The Thai takeout was delicious, but the...
Frank Finamore
May 12, 20232 min read
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