Weekly Village News for Sept. 19, 2025

From Frank...

Thanks to all who came out for the Village’s auction kick-off party last night at The Ridge Club! We had a fun and successful evening of fundraising for the Village, and now our online silent auction is officially open for bidding! 

The online auction is a great way to help raise much needed funds for our Village while receiving fantastic items, experiences and services in return!

Registration is simple. Just enter your email and contact information and you will then be sent a passcode to your email (this is an authentication process designed to protect you.). Then, you’ll enter your credit card info and you’re all set to start bidding on such things as:

• Gift certificates of various amounts to 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!

Other unique services to bid on include....

• Services such as a professional photography portrait session, music lessons, pickleball lessons, fitness classes, professional organizing, vacuum or sewing machine tune-up, salon services, etc.

  
  

• Gifts and treasures including a sculpture by local renowned artist Dickson Carroll, Allan Woods Flowers, special CIA gift baskets, handmade earrings, Fall-themed goodies from Trader Joe’s, half cases of wine, and so much more.

  
  

• Experiences of a getaway to Rehoboth Beach, Nationals tickets, Capitals tickets, an Andrea Bocelli concert, a variety of theatre and performance tickets, a weekend stay at The Ven Embassy Row hotel, including breakfast and parking, a Peruvian dinner party, and a special tour of The Watergate!

If you have any questions or face any issues with using the auction website, please email the office or call us at 202-615-5853. By bidding on the auction, you’re supporting the Village’s mission to serve older adults in our community.

Thank you for your support, and happy bidding! For all the news, events, and programs that our Village and other organizations offer please read it here.

— Frank Finamore, Executive Director

Click Here to Visit the Auction Website!