The Village Blog

From Claire... As we step into the new year, we’re excited about all that’s ahead for our Village community. It’s a time to reconnect, share good company, and enjoy the wonderful events we have planned. Next week, the monthly  Lunch Bunch  will gather at Chef Geoff’s, 3201 New Mexico Ave NW, on Wednesday, January 14 at 12:00 pm. It’s always a fun and friendly way to catch up over a great meal. There will be separate checks for lunch. Later that day, the  Cards and Games Group

From Frank... I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!  Like some of you who experienced a loss, 2025 was a hard year for me given the passing of my mother.  You’d think that since she was nearly 95 and had Alzheimer’s for many years that I’d have been more prepared, especially given that I had experienced “anticipatory grief” during the many years of her cognitive decline.  But it turns out, in my opinion, that a great loss is still a loss that is felt deeply, even when exp

Thanks so much to all who donated toys, games and books for us to give to the children at The Brooks Family Shelter! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to deliver a large variety of wonderful holiday gifts for them to enjoy. Village Year-end Giving There’s still time to make an end-of-year donation to our Village! Your gift builds community, and allows the Village to bring programs, companionship, and practical help to more of our older neighbors. Thanks so much to all o

Our Village won the Washington Area Village Exchange’s Founders Award for our We Are Your Neighbors project! Thanks so much to all who participated in the project. Congratulations to the 2025 Founders Award Recipients! Valley Village    Harrisonburg, VA Neighborhood Companions    Baltimore, MD Cleveland & Woodley Park Village  Washington, DC The WAVE Founders Award was created in honor of the organization's founders, Virginia Hodgkinson, Miriam Kelty, and Andy Mollison, and r

The BODYWISE Program is specifically designed and operated to promote health, wellness, and fitness for persons 60 years of age or older...

March 6, 2025, was marked as Slam the Scam Day , a national initiative to raise awareness about the growing threat of Social Security and...

For Village members like Susan and Alan, public buses are an essential part of their transportation routine, and they’re happy to share...

December 2024 Submitted by Ruth McInerney, Village Volunteer and Registered Nurse Now that Winter is here, the need to protect ourselves...

Your ability to summon help in an emergency is an important part of the safety net needed for aging in place. But what resources are...

The Senior MedExpress Transportation service, provided by Yellow Cab in partnership with the Department of Aging and Community Living...

How to Stop Spam and Other Unwanted Text Messages by Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer Avoid unwanted texts by using these tips: Do not...

By Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer It’s another election year, and that means another onslaught of spam and robocalls! But, even without...

With Christine Bitzer, LICSW & Director of Seabury’s Care Management Team

Assisted Living, Memory Care - with Jennifer Brown

Watch it here! The DMV offers a variety of retirement living and senior housing options. Many older adults have difficulty sorting...

By Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer It’s another election year, and that means another onslaught of spam and robocalls! But, even without...

With Christine Bitzer, LICSW & Director of Seabury’s Care Management Team

Assisted Living, Memory Care - with Jennifer Brown

Watch it here! The DMV offers a variety of retirement living and senior housing options. Many older adults have difficulty sorting...

How to Stop Spam and Other Unwanted Text Messages by Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer Avoid unwanted texts by using these tips: Do not...

Earlier this week, I was almost scammed. I was at home and around 7pm, I received a text message on my personal cell phone that was...

By Jodi Ochstein, Village Volunteer It’s another election year, and that means another onslaught of spam and robocalls! But, even without...

All are welcome! Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, February 7 at 5:00 pm Register Here Join Village Case Manager, Barbara Scott, for our...