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Nov 10, 20232 min read
Village News for November 10, 2023
November 11th is the annual celebration of our veterans for their patriotism, willingness to serve, love of country, and great sacrifices....
Village
Nov 7, 20231 min read
The Next Village Tour: Frederick Douglass's Historic House - Wed., Nov. 29th!
Wednesday, November 29 at 2:00 pm Register Here Join us for a guided tour of Cedar Hill, Frederick Douglass's historic home. A prominent...
Village
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Our Next Sunday Supper is November 19th!
Sunday Supper at All Souls Sunday, November 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Register Here This event is FREE and open to everyone! In...
Village
Nov 7, 20231 min read
The Next Tuesday Talk is on November 14th
Tuesday Talk: "Jim Thorpe" with David Maraniss Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 pm Register Here In Person at Cleveland Park Library! David...
Village
Nov 5, 20232 min read
From Frank...Village News for November 3
My trip to Iceland was nothing short of magical. Besides the geothermal rivers, soaking lagoons, geysers, unimaginable geography, on my...
Village
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Silent Auction Continues Until Sunday, Nov. 5 at 11:59 pm!
Click here to visit the auction site, where you can register and bid on items such as: an Orion Starblast Telescope, an Italian dinner...
Village
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Silent Auction Begins! Weekly Village News for October 27, 2023
Friday, October 27 at 8:00 am through Sunday, November 5 at midnight All the auction proceeds will help support the work that we do to...
Village
Oct 20, 20232 min read
From Frank..Village News Oct. 20, 2023
This week I was reminded of just how fragile and precarious life can be. I lost a second friend to brain cancer on Sunday and I think...
Village
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Support the Village!
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Village
Oct 14, 20232 min read
From Frank..Village News Oct. 14th
One of our most important annual events is taking place next Friday, our Balance Assessment Clinic. In partnership with Pivot Physical...
Village
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Free Concert on October 14th
FREE Concert at ALL SOULS CHURCH - location changed due to weather! Saturday, October 14 at 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at All Souls Church at...
Village
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Thinking of Volunteering for the Village!
Village Volunteer Information Sessions are on Zoom. Register below for the Zoom link! We are always seeking new Village volunteers! As a...
Village
Sep 29, 20232 min read
From Frank.....Village News Sept. 29, 2023
This week we had a gathering for volunteers, sponsored by Bill and Danny Ince, to convey our appreciation for their amazing contributions...
Village
Sep 22, 20232 min read
From Claire.....The last day of Summer 2023
Weekly Village News for September 22, 2023 As the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, it is the perfect time to indulge in...
Village
Sep 15, 20233 min read
From Frank....Village News Sept. 15th
To all of our members and supporters celebrating Rosh Hashanah, I'd like to wish you a sweet New Year filled with much joy. L'Shanah...
Village
Sep 11, 20232 min read
From Frank...Village News for September 8
As you know, I’ve been on a tear about loneliness and isolation, spurred by the emerging research that says that being lonely is...
Frank Finamore
Sep 5, 20232 min read
From Frank ... Check out the new Resource Directory
My journey into the field of aging began in 2008 when I helped to take care of my dear Aunt Catherine as she began to show signs of...
Dan Kreske
Aug 12, 20231 min read
End-of-life doulas: A conversation with Kris Kington-Barker
Fri Aug 18th 7:00pm - 8:30pm on Zoom Join a discussion about end-of-life (EOL) doulas sponsored by the Center for Mindful Living. Have...
Frank Finamore
Aug 12, 20232 min read
From Frank...Village News
August 12, 2023 The older I get, the more fun I think we should enjoy! This month, we have created a few events to increase our fun....
Village
Aug 6, 20232 min read
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....
Dan Kreske
Jul 29, 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,...
Frank Finamore
Jul 22, 20231 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...
Village
Jul 21, 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...
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