Monthly Village Newsletter for October 2025

There’s still time to support the Village Silent Auction Fundraiser!

From Claire...

Our Fall online auction is well underway and open for bidding until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 30. Simply click here to register and peruse our catalog of items!

The silent auction is a fun and rewarding way to help raise critical funds for our Village — all while bidding on amazing items, services, and experiences.

Getting started is easy:

Simply enter your email and contact information to register. You’ll receive a passcode via email as part of our secure authentication process. Then, just enter your credit card details, and you’re ready to start bidding!

What can you bid on? So much!

Dining & Shopping:

Gift certificates to local favorites like Fat Pete’s BBQ, Byblos Deli, Teaism, Millie’s Restaurant, Rosemary Bistro Café, Robert’s Restaurant, Sababa, La Piquette, New Heights, Ace Hardware, and more!

Services:

A professional photography session, music or pickleball lessons, fitness classes, salon services, organizing help, sewing or vacuum tune-ups — and more practical (and pampering!) offerings.

Gifts:

A sculpture by renowned local artist Dickson Carroll, gift certificates from Allan Woods Flowers, unique CIA gift baskets, handmade earrings, seasonal treats from Trader Joe’s, wine, and many other delightful items.

Experiences:

Enjoy a beach getaway to Rehoboth, tickets to the Nationals, Capitals, and Andrea Bocelli, live theatre and performances, a weekend stay at The Ven Embassy Row (with breakfast and parking!), a Peruvian dinner party, and a private tour of The Watergate!

Every bid supports our mission to serve older adults in the community — thank you for being a part of it! Read all about the events and programs for the Village right here.

— Claire Thompson, Communications & Programs Manager