Events - Month View

A new Shared Interest Group is forming - a second book club, this one to select and read the same book each month and then meet in-person to discuss. Our first meeting will be at Andy Brown‘s home. RSVP required and space is limited. Interested, but can‘t make this date? Contact Andy to be added to her email list and learn about book choices and future dates.

Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the benches on the Edgemoor Triangle, Edgemoor and Hampden Lanes. We will be walking on sidewalks of Edgemoor, one of the pedestrian friendliest neighborhoods in the Village area. We‘ll see what’s springing up in the neighborhood! Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome.

From beneficial yeasts that aid digestion to molds that cause serious infections, we are constantly navigating a world filled with fungi. Join us for a lecture by Nicholas Money, whose new book, Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines, explores the amazing ways in which our health and well-being are affected by fungi. Drawing on the latest advances in mycology, Dr. Money will discuss what scientists are learning about the human mycobiome, which is formed by a hidden universe of microscopic yeasts and molds that live in our bodies. He will also highlight the importance of fungal medicines, the controversial use of magic mushrooms to treat depression, and our wider dependence on the vital roles fungi play in nature. Nicholas P. Money is professor of biology at Miami University in Ohio and the author of many books, including The Rise of Yeast: How the Sugar Fungus Shaped Civilization, which was featured in the 2018 History Book Festival in Lewes; Mushrooms: A Natural and Cultural History; and Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction. Register with Lewes Public Library here https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11665458 These talks are co-organized and moderated by Fred Dylla, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Institute of Physics and author of Scientific Journeys, Linda Dylla, former public information officer at the Jefferson Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, and Colin Norman, the former News Editor at Science.

This month we will go to quiet, old-fashioned Tavira in Chevy Chase. The cuisine is Portuguese, we will have a private room, and there is plenty of parking in the garage under the building. Once a month we pick a restaurant and descend en masse – partly for a fun meal out, partly to sample new places (or new choices from old places!), and partly to get to know each other better. We start early to go easy on the restaurant and get a little extra attention before the place fills up. We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required to co-lead Janet Dante, the earlier the better.

BMAV members, volunteers and friends are invited to join volunteer docent Bob Ferguson on this tour of the Folk and Self-Taught galleries of SAAM. We will discuss works of art we might not have seen tucked in back corners and stop at whatever strikes our fancy, as well as use the "touch cart" for a special hands-on treat with Bob‘s wife, a fellow docent.

Some works are hidden up a set of stairs - please let us know when RSVPing if that will be inaccessible for you.

RSVP required. Carpooling can be arranged. Full Service members, contact us for a ride.

Meet outside the G Street entrance.

BMAV member David Moulton‘s Edgemoor birding group is open to BMAV members too: April is upon us, so let‘s take a stroll around Edgemoor to see what the birdlife is doing. We will gather at 8:30 AM at the intersection of Elm and Exfair. Bring your eyes, ears and binoculars.

Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the first half of the lunch and the second half is for catching up.

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

BMAV members and volunteers are invited to free online chess classes, taught by a volunteer high school chess tutor. This is for "advanced beginners" looking to improve their middle game. Students will pair off and play practice games live on screen and get tips from the tutor. All are welcome even if you did not attend earlier Beginner Chess classes but RSVP is required. Owning a chess board is not required, but knowing how to use chess.com is.

Deep in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, three times farther from the Sun than the Earth is, orbits a massive asteroid called (16) Psyche. Our upcoming exploration of this metal-rich asteroid marks an important first for humankind: We have sent people or robots to explore rocks bodies, like the Moon and Mars, and icy ones, like Europa and Enceladus, and gas-rich bodies like Jupiter, but never a body made mostly of metal. If Psyche turns out to be what we think, we’ll be visiting a new kind of world. In this Science and Society talk Lindy Elkins-Tanton will explain how a NASA mission comes to be, who is working on our team, and how far we’ve come in building this spacecraft. Register with Lewes Public Library here https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/9688483 These talks are co-organized and moderated by Fred Dylla, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Institute of Physics and author of Scientific Journeys, Linda Dylla, former public information officer at the Jefferson Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, and Colin Norman, the former News Editor at Science.

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

Gather with BMAV friends, via phone or your computer, to socialize and talk about what we‘re doing over a drink if you‘d like. Hosted by Barbara Brown and Stephanie Sutton.

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

Presented by Rockville Villages Join us at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre for a free concert, featuring jazz ensembles from Richard Montgomery High School and Rockville High School. Meet Villages representatives and connect with community members of all ages! Light refreshments of cookies and punch will be served after the performance.

BMAV‘s Gardening group has planned an outing to see “The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration” which will fill the entire Kogod Courtyard of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery with around 350 live orchids. The display will feature a series of newly commissioned and loaned works by contemporary multimedia artist, Phaan Howng, to help audiences visualize the future of orchids and be inspired to take action toward a sustainable future. RSVP to Ann Labriola. We will metro and meet at the 8th and F St entrance at 11:30 am.

Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the Greenwich Forest neighborhood triangle at Wilson, Moorland, and Marion Lanes. Park on the triangle toward Wilson Lane. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week. Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you.

Join village members to talk about your book recommendations in this discussion led by Jane Boynton. To see book recommendations the group has discussed at past meetings, check out the forum. Contact us for the zoom link.

Thank you to all our wonderful village volunteers! Look for your invitation in the mail and RSVP to Elizabeth. You are invited to a lunch to recognize you for your time and dedication. Come socialize and enjoy food and drink. Windows and doors will be open for airflow. Limited street and on-site lot parking available.

Former Washington Post columnist John Kelly will discuss the highlights of his 34-year career at the paper, from founding KidsPost to writing a daily Metro column. John Kelly retired in January from a 34-year career at The Washington Post, most recently as a columnist in the Metro section. His "John Kelly‘s Washington" column -- a daily look at Washington‘s less-famous side -- ran for nearly 20 years. Before that, John was a general assignment reporter in Metro, the founding editor of KidsPost and the editor of the Weekend section. John was born in Washington and grew up around the world as an Air Force brat. He graduated from the University of Maryland with an English degree and has done journalism fellowships at Harvard and Oxford. He lives in Silver Spring with his wife, Ruth, and their yellow Lab, Archie. John‘s hobbies include playing drums in the local power pop band The Airport 77s. RSVP required to Silver Spring Village.

Note new date! Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the second Thursday of each month - the benches near Luke‘s Lobster, which is in the pedestrian paved area between Elm St and Bethesda Ave off Arlington Rd. Maman, Hawkers and Dolcezza Gelato are other establishments located in that area.
BYO coffee. RSVPs are not required. Hosted by Ann Labriola and Naomi Collins.

If the weather is uncertain, we will send out an email by 9am on the day of the event to those on our email list to confirm or cancel the official coffee hour. People are certainly welcome to meet informally on their own if weather conditions improve after that time.

The Friends of Chevy Chase Library invites seniors and their families to learn more about key issues and solutions around aging and the adjustments seniors and their families need to make to optimize quality of life. The first session focuses on issues for seniors themselves, including, · Senior services available in Montgomery County; what additional services are needed · The importance of planning before having a medical, legal or financial crisis. What kind of plans does one need to have? What kinds of things should be in the plan? Where/how to get started with this? · Housing options and their implications for financial planning and budgeting; Selling one’s home to fund assisted living facilities etc. What things do seniors need to do in order to age in place? What things to look for if moving to a new community or assisted living? Tips on how to simplify the downsizing process. · The importance of understanding one’s finances to be ready for retirement and the next stage of life. How to budget for aging-in-place or living in a new home/community

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

Daniel Fox is the author of FEEL THE WILD, Sony photographer, solo wilderness explorer, and co-founder of FUTURE of SPACE. He has been described as a mix between Henry David Thoreau and Ansel Adams. Fox has spent months by himself in the wilderness, learning from nature. Today, Daniel is using these lessons to help and mentor while leading his company FUTURE of SPACE to shaping a better tomorrow. In honor of Earth Day, we welcome Daniel Fox to share the insights and beauty received from a life driven by exploring what the world and its people have to offer. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Register at https://smh.memberclicks.net/CelebrateNatureSSA2024 or email pnunez3@jhmi.edu or call 202-364-7602

Join hosts Paul Thorn and Barbara Reese for a series of curated TED Talks. The topic this month is scientific advances and brain health. After watching videos together, we will discuss our reactions and the most important takeaways. Come for what is always an enriching conversation with other BMAV members.

Do you want to build a community that values people of all ages? Are you interested in helping your older neighbors? Would you like to donate your time or expertise to help a local nonprofit? If so, become a volunteer for Bethesda Metro Area Village. BMAV is a volunteer-driven local nonprofit dedicated to providing services and community support that allow people to remain in their homes as they age. In this orientation, Executive Director Elizabeth Haile will go over the services offered (rides, friendly visits, in-home assistance with technology or light repairs, vacation checks, snow shoveling and garbage can placement), how requests are made and filled, and answer questions about common scenarios. Open to all friends and neighbors interested in learning about the village and the services our volunteers provide. RSVP and application required. Zoom link will be sent to registrants. Current volunteers who would like a refresher are also welcome. Check out our website or contact director@bmavillage.org for more information.

FRI. April 12 - 2:00-6:00 SAT. April 13 - 11:00-5:00 SUN. April 14 - 11:00-5:00 This is a popular show you won‘t want to miss! With over 130 artists and 400 works of art, the 48th Annual Community Art Show and Sale welcomes local and aspiring artists to display and sell their original pieces of art. Their work is featured in 10 categories: Photography, Portraits, Mixed Media, Acrylics, Smalls, Oils, Pastels, Watercolors, Prints and Drawings, and Other Media (fine craft media such as glass, wood, metal, and paper). The judge for this year‘s show is Eric Westbrook. Eric lives locally and is a painter, illustrator, and art instructor. He is an experienced judge of art shows and competitions. This Community Art Show and Sale supports scholarships for art students. Ample free parking behind the building! (Turn onto Dunlop at the firehouse, turn right into the clubhouse parking lot.)

This group meets for relaxed, non-competitive afternoon games whenever there is a foursome that wants to play. If you would like to join, contact lead Marilyn Kerst for more information.

This month we will hike at River Bend Park in Great Falls, Virginia, where bluebells will be at their peak. The trail is lovely at all times, following the Potomac upstream but when the bluebells cover the forest floor, it‘s glorious. Flat hike. Weather dependent. RSVP required to Ann. We will meet at her home at 10 am and carpool.

Bring items for recycling or papers to be shredded. Free. Available until the truck fills. You can bring items for disposal (e.g., broken or over-sized items and junk), recycling items that don’t go in the blue bins (e.g., electronics), and items for donation (e.g., gently used home furnishings, toys, clothing and appliances). The disposal company will separate the material for donation and deliver them to their charity partners, recycle whatever they can, and then dispose of the rest through the local waste and recycling system. Do not bring hazardous materials - paint, chemicals, gasoline/oil, propane, dirt/soil/rocks, concrete, or junk vehicles.

The Friends of Chevy Chase Library invites seniors and their families to learn more about key issues and solutions around aging and the adjustments seniors and their families need to make to optimize quality of life. This session will be of interest to both seniors and their adult children including: Senior services available in Montgomery County; what additional ser · How to have the difficult conversations to encourage aging parents to put these medical, legal, and financial decisions in place, along with plans for future living arrangements and end-of-life decisions. Tips on having such conversations. · Assisting in the preparation of advanced medical directives, financial plans etc. How can children and parents work together to develop financial plans and budgets for post-retirement. · Housing options for aging parents. What questions to ask when looking at a new place for an aging parent to live? What can adult children do to learn about the possible housing options for their parents? · Selling one’s home to fund assisted living facilities etc. Tips on how to simplify the downsizing process. How to manage a parent‘s move into an assisted living community.

Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the benches on the Edgemoor Triangle, Edgemoor and Hampden Lanes. We will be walking on sidewalks of Edgemoor, one of the pedestrian friendliest neighborhoods in the Village area. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week. Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you.

This month the group is meeting at Sylvia Winik‘s home. Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. RSVP to lead Sandra Ross.

As people age, many experience life changes that can impact mental health, such as a medical illness, death or illness of a loved one, or a job loss. Feelings of grief, social isolation and loneliness can lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how anxiety may present in older adults from Carlos Brown, Ph.D., LICSW, from Sibley Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by Suburban Hospital in partnership with Friendship Heights Neighbors Network, Greater Stonegate Village and Little Falls Village. Register for Zoom link here https://maintainmentalhealth.events.suburbanhospital.org/?et_rid=976853110&et_sid=5160896&utm_campaign=&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fmaintainmentalhealth.events.suburbanhospital.org%2F&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC

The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we discuss sports movies - MoneyBall, Hoosiers, and Breaking Away. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.

Award Winning public speaker, Florence Williams, author of "The Nature Fix," will lead us through an investigation into the restorative benefits of nature. She will draw on cutting-edge research and her explorations to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood, and creativity. Florence Williams is a journalist, author, and podcaster. The Nature Fix was an Audible bestseller and was named a top summer read by J.P Morgan. She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times and numerous other publications. A fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature and a visiting scholar at George Washington University, Florence’s work focuses on the environment, health and science. Hosted by Bradley Hills Village at the Connie Morella library. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to info@bradleyhillsvillage.org

Round House Theatre is providing free tickets to BMAV as part of its program to partner with nonprofit community organizations. Join BMAV members for the "incendiary and provocative world premiere" of of "A Jumping-Off Point." Full of humor and complex characters, A Jumping-Off Point is a sharp and electric new play from rising star playwright and screenwriter Inda Craig-Galván.

Leslie Wallace is a promising Black writer who has just landed her first deal with HBO. Her celebration is cut short when she gets a surprise visit from Andrew, a white man from her grad school cohort, who accuses her of plagiarizing his script. Their confrontation—and eventual uneasy alliance—forces a reckoning on representation, privilege, and who gets to tell what kinds of stories.
10 tickets are available, first come first served. RSVP required. Tickets will be emailed to attendees.

Paid parking is available at a flat rate of $6 for Round House patrons entering after 6 pm - underneath the theatre at 7501 Wisconsin Ave.

For our in-person lunch this month, we will try Aji-Nippon, a little Japanese restaurant located across from Strosniders (where you can park) - "a calm oasis on a busy street." Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.

sponsored by Widowed Persons Outreach (WPO) Anyone experiencing grief or loss, especially of a spouse or a life partner, is welcome to attend. Professionals including nurses, social workers, and grief counselors are also invited. Speaker: Chris Haws, certified grief counselor Grief is a natural response to a bereavement or a loss of any kind, but the distress you understandably feel today need not be incapacitating or unnecessarily prolonged. Chris‘ approach is help one come to terms with this new reality, while retaining a healthy and positive psychological relationship with the loved ones you have cherished, but who are now no longer physically present. His aim is to help establish strategies for living a fulfilling and joyful life - a life that can be continually enriched by the happy memories of times gone by. Live a life of gratitude, rather than regret. There is no fee for the conference but registration is required. Donations to WPO are appreciated. Visit www.wpodc.org for more information. Widowed Persons Outreach (WPO) is a 501(c)3 organization founded to offer community for the bereaved as they navigate the loss of a spouse Register at https://smh.memberclicks.net/WPOGriefAndLoss4182024SSA or email pnunez3@jhmi.edu or call 202-364-7602

At this in-person event, learn from experts how to declutter your space — and keep it that way. Our presenters, Alexandra Fry and Cindy Szparaga (co-owners of Orchestrated Moves), will provide a virtual “tour” of a typical home by pointing out problem areas and corresponding solutions in various rooms. These two women are known locally as “the Daughters that Can’t Be There”! They will be joined in this highlight event by Becky and Nelda Harris of Long and Foster, who will add to the discussion on organizing this year. Light refreshments and white wine will be served. An event of Little Falls Village. Space Limited! Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/Decluttering

Join BMAV friends at Ann Bennet‘s home for an evening of cards and board games. Bring your favorite game to play. Space is limited and RSVP required.

Ridge Line to Red Line -- 200 Years in the Life of downtown Bethesda. Wondering how much of Bethesda‘s history survives amidst the high rises that line Wisconsin Avenue? The answer is more than you probably think, and we‘ll uncover much of it as we explore how and why Bethesda came to be where and what it is today and talk about what it went through along the way. And yes, there will be lots of pictures. Due to traffic and safety concerns, attendance is limited to 15. Reply to hanklevine@gmail.com to claim your spot. For now, it‘s first come, first served -- If more than 15 sign up we’ll start a list for our next tour, planned for May. We will be covering about 1 1/2 miles, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather [e.g., sunscreen if it‘s a sunny day]. There will be an indoor snack and bathroom break midway through the tour. There is no charge, though we welcome contributions and always encourage folks interested in our town’s history to join the Bethesda Historical Society: https://bethesdahistoricalsociety.org/membership-form/ . We start near the Bethesda Metro stop and end near Anthropologie on Bethesda Avenue. I‘ll send details to confirmed participants. Rain date is Sunday, April 21.

BMAV members and volunteers are invited to free online chess classes, taught by a volunteer high school chess tutor. This is for "advanced beginners" looking to improve their middle game. Students will pair off and play practice games live on screen and get tips from the tutor. All are welcome even if you did not attend earlier Beginner Chess classes but RSVP is required. Owning a chess board is not required, but knowing how to use chess.com is.

Funeral Planning. Chris Palmer will explain why talking with your family about your funeral preferences is essential, why comparison shopping can save you significant money, and how eco-friendly options at the end of life (like green burial, water cremation, and human composting) present new opportunities. Chris will also cover related topics like embalming, funeral scams, and memorial services.

At the wine tasting SIG‘s third meeting, we sampled various types of red wines, including Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel and Merlot. Our next meeting is April 21 starting at 5:30 after Aging Well.
All are welcome! $15 donation offsets the cost of the wine. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young, no later than April 15. If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.

Join us on Monday to talk tech with BMAV volunteer Tony Mastria. He can answer your questions about computers, smartphones, anything tech-related. We discuss advice on universal problems. Open to Full and Social members. You can drop in to as many sessions as you‘d like, but an RSVP by the day before with your question will be most helpful to give Tony time to prepare.

This month Tony will also discuss AI - how can you get started using it?

Walkie Talkies has returned for the spring. Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the Plaza in front of 7501 Wisconsin Ave, Wisconsin & East West Highway, by the fountain. Public parking garages in the vicinity; across from the Bethesda METRO plaza. Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney joins Canon Historian Jon Meacham for a conversation on how America’s leaders can put principles first, and how all Americans can find a better way to be in relationship with each other. Presented by the Cathedral College of Faith & Culture at Washington National Cathedral. Tickets from $25

Acclaimed trio The Inventures, featuring guitarist Parker Speirs, a Strathmore’s Artist in Resident, presents work from their latest album, offering a fresh perspective on great symphonic works through the lens of jazz and rock. The group will also perform their provocative takes on Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, and other classical composers. 

Come join BMAV members to support Strathmore‘s AIR program. Purchase your own ticket through Strathmore, $28 for Table Seating. RSVP on the BMAV website or to Stephanie Sutton. We will all sit at one table. Maximum: 10.

AMP, 11810 Grand Park Avenue, 4th Floor, North Bethesda, (Pike & Rose) Parking available in the Old Georgetown Road Garage.

Do you have the right number of working smoke alarms in the correct locations? Did you know that all residents by law must use hard-wired or sealed-in, 10-year long-life detectors? Did you know that Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) can help you replace these or perform free safety checks? During this in-person presentation, Jim Resnick, MCFRS Fire Safety Educator, will teach current CPR training and provide us with potentially lifesaving updates on how to reduce our chances of experiencing a home fire, and what to do if one were to occur. Jim has more than 45 years of experience as a firefighter, paramedic, chief officer, and fire safety educator. Free. Registration required by April 24. Sponsored by Chevy Chase At Home and Bethesda Area Metro Village.

With Washington, DC—The National Capital—situated below the Mason-Dixon Line and surrounded on all sides by slaveholding states, the prospects for Union defeat were very real. Many people are aware of the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) and that it was composed of 68 forts and 93 batteries. But this was the strength of the defenses in 1865, at the end of the war. How did it all begin? Which were the first forts built? Which was the first fort? And was a Confederate invasion of Washington, DC possible? This presentation will look at these and more questions. Bryan Cheeseboro is a historian of the American Civil War. His activities include being a reenactor with Company B, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He has been featured on American Battlefield Trust’s Zoom Goes the History series and Antietam Live! programs. He has written for the Emerging Civil War blog. His presentations to the Rock Creek, DC Civil War Round Table include the programs Outside of Lincoln‘s White House: Civil War Men and Women of the DC Metro Area; The Grand Reviews of the Civil War; and The 1st United States Colored Infantry. He was the subject of the article “The Hands-On Historian” in the Spring 2021 issue of Civil War Monitor magazine. In February 2022, he was the guest of John R. Heckman’s (The Tattooed Historian) YouTube channel to discuss his presentation Volunteers, Substitutes, & Drafted Men: Enlisting in the Civil War. He is a Park Ranger with the National Park Service. His site is the Civil War Defenses of Washington. Reservations are required to attend OLLI in-person lectures here https://www.olli-dc.org/events/042624lecture

We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at Matchbox restaurant, 7278 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda. RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by noon on Thursday, April 25 so she can make a reservation.

The Past, Present and Future of the Bethesda Meeting House – “the church that named Bethesda.” Despite being among the community’s most storied buildings, the Bethesda Meeting House was vacant and deteriorating when it was acquired last year by an affiliate of the Bethesda Historical Society. Constructed in 1820 (and rebuilt in 1850 after a fire) it features a rare “slave gallery,” was the town’s first Post Office, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the MoCo Master Plan for Historic Preservation. Tradition has it that Abraham Lincoln worshipped there, and it was occupied by Confederate cavalry during Jubal Early’s raid on Washington in July 1864. BMAV, Bethesda Historical Society, and Connie Morella Library, present Bethesda historian Hank Levine giving an illustrated tour of this iconic building’s history, significance, and future. No registration necessary but space is limited.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Lisa Schifferle will review with us the Top Ten Consumer Fraud alerts. Imposter Scams, Identity Theft, Credit Card and Gift Card Fraud, Investment Scams and Tech Support Scams are just a few of the fraudulent activities Lisa will educate us about. Lisa is a Senior Policy Analyst in the CFPB’s Office for Older Americans. She leads the Managing Someone Else’s Money financial caregiving program as well as the Money Smart for Older Adults program. She also supports the Office’s work to combat elder financial exploitation through network collaboration and age-friendly banking. Before coming to the CFPB, she worked for 12 years at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where she trained consumers, business and advocates on scams, identity theft, and cybersecurity. She also served as the FTC’s Identity Theft Coordinator and litigated fraud and data security cases. Register for a zoom link with Dupont Circle at volunteer@dupontcirclevillage.net

Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the benches in front of the Connie Morella Library. Email or text Nancy if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets unless it is raining or over 85 degrees or under 49 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

Join us at Foong Lin restaurant, 4613 Willow Lane (across the street from Farm Women‘s Market and the public parking lot behind it) for lunch with host Lynn Barclay. Attendees pay their own way. RSVP is required, either online or by contacting Lynn Barclay.