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Jan 1, 20211 min read
Dial-a-Docent: National Portrait Gallery "Scientists"
Sign up now for the Dial-a-Docent series at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. The mission of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG)...
Claire Thompson
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Claire's Poetry Corner | Dec 31
New Year Bei Dao a child carrying flowers walks toward the new year a conductor tattooing darkness listens to the shortest pause hurry...
Village
Jan 1, 20211 min read
January Birthdays and New Members!
We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new members who joined us in the month of December, Jeanne Connolly and Martin Scherr! Do you...
Village
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Vaccine Registration & Updated Prioritization
Vaccine Registration Information The District has launched a website to register for the COVID-19 vaccine. You can click here to get to...
Village
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Wellness Wednesdays at 1:00
DC is home to 13 Villages who share a common commitment to improve the health and well being of their members. This year the Villages...
Joan Dailey
Jan 1, 20213 min read
Looking Back at 2020
Looking Back at the Village's 2020 Achievements Seems like all I’ve read about lately is how glad everyone is that this pandemic year is...
Frank Finamore
Dec 31, 20202 min read
From Frank ... | Dec 31
New Year’s has never been a big deal for me. I once got in a lot of trouble with my partner when I announced just ten minutes before...
Claire Thompson
Dec 24, 20201 min read
Claire's Poetry Corner | Dec. 24
The Sandhills Linda Hogan The language of cranes we once were told is the wind. The wind is their method, their current, the translated...
Carren Kaston
Dec 24, 20201 min read
New Covid Testing Schedule at Cleveland Park Firehouse
Unfortunately, it is no longer possible for seniors to be moved to the front of the line at the Cleveland Park Fire House. The testing...
Frank Finamore
Dec 24, 20203 min read
From Frank ... | Dec. 24
I want to wish all those who celebrate a very Merry Christmas! This year is particularly difficult for many, including myself, because...
Frank Finamore
Dec 19, 20202 min read
From Frank ... | Dec 18
Next week, many people will celebrate Christmas. Regardless of one’s individual faith or belief system, the holidays are a time when we...
Village
Dec 19, 20201 min read
Check Out "Open City"
Specialty Coffee, Wood-Fired Pizza & All-Day Brunch Our local business spotlight this week is Woodley Park’s Open City. The menu includes...
Village
Dec 19, 20201 min read
Recipe of the Month: Nancy's Chewy Ginger Snaps
The Village's first ever cookie swap was a rousing success, with 11 members and volunteers baking cookies for one another. Thank you to...
Village
Dec 19, 20201 min read
Village Discount for Theater J Classes
Theater J: NEW CLASSES, SAME VILLAGE DISCOUNT! Deepen your understanding and appreciation of theater with the renowned Craig Wallace and...
Claire Thompson
Dec 19, 20201 min read
Claire's Poetry Corner | Dec 19
Chanukah Lights Tonight Stephen Schneider Our annual prairie Chanukah party— latkes, kugel, cherry blintzes. Friends arrive from nearby...
Frank Finamore
Dec 12, 20203 min read
From Frank ... | Dec 11
The passage above was written to me in a card by a dear friend, Martha, when I was an undergraduate. Martha was the manager at a...
Village
Dec 12, 20201 min read
Seabury Caring for You, Caring for Me Program
Education and Support for Caregivers Seabury Care Management is offering a virtual program designed for family caregivers who are...
Village
Dec 12, 20201 min read
Personal COVID Warning Signs for your door
The Mayor’s Office has created signs for DC residents to place on their front door to remind visitors to follow guidelines that help...
Frank Finamore
Dec 12, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Vaccine and Staying Well
With the COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, many of us have questions. The CDC addresses how they are making recommendations for...
Village
Dec 12, 20201 min read
Social Security Number Suspension Scams
The Bowser administration is warning DC residents about an increase in telephone and online scams targeting their Social Security numbers...
Claire Thompson
Dec 12, 20201 min read
Claire's Poetry Corner | Dec 12
Happy as a Dog's Tail Ha Jin Happy as something unimportant and free as a thing unimportant. As something no one prizes and which does...
Claire Thompson
Dec 4, 20201 min read
Claire's Poetry Corner | Dec 4
A Center Ha Jin You must hold your quiet center, where you do what only you can do. If others call you a maniac or a fool, just let them...
Village
Dec 4, 20201 min read
Village Voices: How to Become a Designing Woman
Join Capitol Hill Village on Monday, December 7 at 7 pm for a lively hour of costumes and conversation with theatrical wardrobe designer...
Frank Finamore
Dec 4, 20202 min read
Woodley Park Main Street Holiday Lights
A message from Jennifer Kuiper, WPMS Executive Director, about the DC Holiday Lights competition. Our Village's own Executive Director...
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