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Locust Grove Nature Center | 7777 Democracy Blvd. | Bethesda, MD 20817
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join a Master Naturalist on the second Thursday of the month for an easy walk through the woods. Along the way, we’ll look for wildlife, wildflowers, and anything else of interest as the park transitions into autumn. This program is intended for participants 55+ but friends and family of all ages are welcome. Registration required here https://mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=454431509. Walk takes place on natural surface trails. Rain cancels the program.
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Speaker: Hermon Johnson Jr.
The Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture and History in Mound Bayou, Mississippi is not a typical museum. It’s the first of its kind: an Exposeum, where history isn’t just displayed. It’s uncovered. It’s confronted. It’s honored, from the inside out. Rooted in the legacy of Mound Bayou, a town founded by formerly enslaved people in 1887, this museum is an active space for revealing the parts of Black history that have been hidden, distorted, or forgotten. What makes us different is that we’re not treating our history like it’s over. We are still in the process of discovering it, exposing it, and passing it on. This is a place where the stories are personal. From the civil rights work of local leaders to the economic brilliance of the town’s founders, every exhibit is designed to show that Black history is not tragedy with a beginning and end — it’s legacy, it’s resistance, it’s joy, and it’s still happening.
Hermon Johnson Jr. is the founder and director of the The Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture and History.
Host Village: Northwest Neighbors Village
Zoom link will be sent to registrants after registration here https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/4886
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
5450 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Over wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers, Little Falls Village‘s speaker will explore the essential medical, legal, and financial steps every adult should consider to support their future wellbeing.
Medical perspective: Our physicians will share how to build a trusted care team, maintain wellness and independence as you age, and plan ahead for future needs—including managing chronic conditions, coordinating care across providers, and knowing when to consider additional support at home or in a senior living setting.
Legal perspective: Paula will outline the essential legal documents every adult should have—an advance directive, a power of attorney, and a will—and explain how family mediation can help if these plans are not in place before a health issue arises.
Whether you are planning for yourself or supporting a loved one, this interactive session will offer expert insights and practical guidance in a warm, welcoming setting.
Space is Limited - Registration Required. https://www.littlefallsvillage.org/plan
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join us for an AARP course, led by a trained AARP volunteer instructor. This one-day class is designed to help drivers of all ages stay safe and confident on the road. Learn the latest proven techniques for defensive driving, how to adapt to changes in vehicles and road rules, and tips for managing today’s driving challenges. Location at Sibley Memorial Hospital (to be announced). $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-AARP members. Please make the check payable to AARP. To receive the AARP member discount, you must bring your AARP membership card to class.
Register at https://smh.memberclicks.net/aarp--safe-driving-class
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The more caregivers know about the disease, and what to expect, the more prepared they will be for future changes and care decisions. Learn why it’s important to plan for care changes, what types of resources and support services are available including respite care, long term care and end of life options.
Register for Zoom link here https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zefqyd9
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Online/virtual "Four Energy Gates" self-care session with Cristina Abella Rackers, Holistic Health Consultant. The Four Energy Gates are specific acupressure points on the body that, through self-massage or tapping, can help release tension, improve energy flow and promote relaxation. Designed to enhance your well-being and vitality and bring balance back to your body and your life, this self-care practice is simple and is beneficial for individuals of all ages and varying health levels.
Free. Please log on using your computer, computer laptop, tablet or iPad. It might be difficult to see the points if you use your phone.
Register for zoom link with Cristina Abella Rackers here: https://www.abellarackers.com/four-energy-gates-self-care-practice
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In September, Bethesda Historical Society Secretary Hank Levine took us through how, between 1750 and 1920, geography and advances in transportation set the stage for the development of modern Bethesda. Now Hank returns to tell the story of how in the century after the end of World War I Bethesda became the affluent suburb and urban center we know and (mostly) love today. Join us in person as we explore how the rise of the automobile brought new neighborhoods and a growing central business district; how the zoning and planning ‘wars’ of the 1960’s to 1990’s shaped our community; and how Metro jump-started the growth of a town into a city.
Co-sponsored by BMAV and Connie Morella Library. Free and open to the public.
The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, 7931 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Sun, Nov 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Discover unique treasures like handmade crafts, jewelry and more created by over 45 local artists! Find that special something for yourself, a gift for a colleague or a loved one in a range of prices. A great way to kickstart your holiday shopping too!
Bring your friends and family to this one-day only event. Admission and parking (behind the clubhouse off Dunlop Street) is FREE! Raffle with proceeds going to Bare Necessities Foundation and The Betty Ann Krahnke Center (JSSA)
Visit: https://wcccmaryland.org/artisan-market-2025
Sun, Nov 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This month the Aging Well SIG warmly invites you to tour Reflection Park, a new natural green burial ground, near Silver Spring, on 40 acres of undeveloped land. 16621 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905. Learn more at www.ReflectionPark.org. Chris will arrange reservations for BMAV members who would like to join him on a 2 pm tour. Carpooling can be arranged leaving at 1:30 pm. RSVP required to Chris.
Bannockburn Clubhouse
6314 Bannockburn Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
Sun, Nov 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Learn about age-related change and
– The normal physical and psychological changes of aging
– How aging affects the way the body responds to medication, infection and pain
– Actions caregivers can take to respond to changes
Maria Kaplan, RN, BSN, CHPN, is a certified hospice nurse and liaison who has been part of the JSSA Hospice team since 2015.
Cooperative program of Bannockburn Neighbors Assisting Neighbors and Burning Tree Villages. Register here https://www.littlefallsvillage.org/aging
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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. This month Tony will also address safe online shopping. 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 we will discuss safe online shopping.
Little Falls Library, downstairs meeting room
5501 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Have you ever wondered if it’s too late to fix your smile or what can be done for your toothache? Join Dr. Varney to gain expert insights on:
—Common dental problems in older adults
—New dental technologies that make appointments easier and less painful
—Cosmetic options for improving your natural smile
—Adult orthodontics and Invisalign
—Tooth replacements and types of implants
—Dental solutions for sleep apnea and alternatives to CPAP machines
Dr. Varney is a general dentist with expertise in family, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. His clinical interests include oral medicine and patients with complicated medical histories. Dr. Varney is on the medical staff and regularly sees patients at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Bethesda, he is a graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Maryland Dental School.
Cooperative event of Little Falls Village, Little Falls Library and FHNN.
Registration Link: www.littlefallsvillage.org/Dental
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join this program to learn computer basics with the Walt Whitman Highschool Coding Club to learn more about technology. In this class you will learn the basics of using a computer or smartphone with various programs. We‘ll teach computer terminology as well as beginner level applications. Feel free to bring your personal Laptop or Smartphone with you. This program will take place in the Connie Morella Meeting Room the first and third Monday of every month.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Members who have joined recently are invited to a dinner at the home of Andy Brown, Membership Committee Chair, to meet each other and Board members.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Online/virtual "Four Energy Gates" self-care session with Cristina Abella Rackers, Holistic Health Consultant. The Four Energy Gates are specific acupressure points on the body that, through self-massage or tapping, can help release tension, improve energy flow and promote relaxation. Designed to enhance your well-being and vitality and bring balance back to your body and your life, this self-care practice is simple and is beneficial for individuals of all ages and varying health levels.
Free. Please log on using your computer, computer laptop, tablet or iPad. It might be difficult to see the points if you use your phone.
Register for zoom link with Cristina Abella Rackers here: https://www.abellarackers.com/four-energy-gates-self-care-practice
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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 predicted this morning to be raining or under 45 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. Contact lead Sandi Ross for details.
The Arc Montgomery County, 7362 Calhoun Place, Rockville
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The National Family Caregiver Support Program, the Commission on Aging, and The Arc Montgomery County present: National Caregivers Month Holistic Care, Arts, and more.
Join us for a morning of relaxation, connection, and inspiration as we celebrate National Caregivers Month with a special in-person program dedicated to supporting caregivers‘ well-being. Hosted by the National Family Caregiver Support Program, the Commission on Aging, and The Arc Montgomery County, this event offers a variety of engaging activities designed to nurture mind, body, and spirit.
More details and registration can be found here https://thearcmontgomerycounty.org/connect/agency-calendar/event-calendar.html/event/2025/11/19/national-caregivers-month/534804
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We will be hiking the stream valley starting from the parking lot at Cabin John Local Park, 7401 Macarthur Blvd. The paths go up and down to the stream beds and there are lots of rocks and roots. Bring walking sticks. Contact Ann to RSVP and be added to her email list.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Bethesda Metro Area Village and Chevy Chase At Home members and friends are invited to weekly Tai Chi classes with internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin teaching. Nick brings 45 years of experience from China and North America. Study the essentials and forms of traditional Tai Chi, and improve balance, circulation, strength and relaxation. With a diverse repertoire, Nick tailors each class to the participants, allowing him to focus on their specific goals. The classes can be adapted to accommodate all levels of mobility and health.
Classes will meet from 10 - 10:55 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly October 15 - November 19. The drop-in rate is $20 and the six-week session is $95. Chairs and reference materials will be available. Beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome. Register through your village and payment at the class via cash, check, mobile payment or credit card.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join area villages for a seminar over Zoom with clinical staff from JSSA hospice on the myths and facts of hospice care and how to discuss your healthcare wishes with loved ones, 2-3 pm, Wednesday, November 19.
• Find out who qualifies for hospice.
Nonmember, register for Zoom link
• When is the best time for your loved one to enter hospice.
• What a hospice stay looks like for patients dealing with a chronic illness.
• Inform yourself and debunk longstanding hospice myths to help your loved ones make better care choices.
Speaker: Maria Kaplan, RN, BSN, CHPN, Clinical Liaison, JSSA Hospice. Maria is a registered nurse with a deep passion for hospice and palliative care. She’s been part of the JSSA Hospice team since 2015, working as a Clinical Liaison to help patients and families understand their options and feel supported during some of life’s most difficult moments. Maria earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Maryland and holds a certification in hospice and palliative nursing. In her current role, she works closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals—answering questions, offering guidance, and helping people feel more comfortable with the idea of hospice. She’s passionate about educating the community on what hospice really is: not giving up, but focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This presentation will discuss immune responses to viruses and vaccines. It will provide some background on vaccine history, immune responses, and viruses, including how viruses change over time. Case studies will focus on two respiratory viruses causing major public health problems, influenza and COVID-19. These viruses change frequently, with new strains sometimes escaping immunity. Vaccination to protect against these diseases will be discussed. This talk is intended to provide an understanding of immunity to viruses, which is important in decisions about our health and the public health overall.
Registration
Please use the registration link here https://www.fhneighbors.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=635669&item_id=2738830. If you need help registering, email information.fhnn@gmail.com with Viruses in the subject line.
Speaker Information
Suzanne Epstein has a BA degree in chemistry and a PhD in biology. She did postdoctoral work at NIH and then joined the FDA where she worked for 38 years, mainly in the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. As a principal investigator she directed a research lab in immunology, which involved training and mentoring staff, students and postdocs, designing projects, and publishing results. Her lab did research on universal influenza vaccines that would not require strain-matching. She also performed regulatory review of applications to FDA for investigational products, developed regulatory policy, and played a role in research management. She retired in 2023.
on your computer or phone
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
BMAV members are invited to virtual coffee talk. Hosted by Diane Goldman. Note our new schedule where we meet in-person on the first Thursday of the month and on Zoom the third Thursday of the month.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Please join us for an always enjoyable ladies lunch, this time at the home of member Marj Stoller. She can accommodate up to 14, so if you‘d like to be part of the fun, register soon on the BMAV online calendar or let LLO lead Lynn Barclay know.
Bring your own lunch. Marj will provide drinks.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join Potomac Community Village for this free and open-to-all special presentation with Linda Berg-Cross, PhD, and professor emerita in Psychology at Howard University, as she explains what is going on when we "think ourselves" healthier and happier, focusing on the nonsense, the scientific proof, and how to use positive thinking for the extra oomph!
In-person at Potomac Community Library.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Featuring Lindsey Vajpeyi, Director of Early-Stage Programs at Insight Memory Care Center in northern Virginia
Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be quite a shock – or, for some people, a sense of relief! And, if you’re a loved one of someone who has dementia, understanding how to plan ahead while also adjusting to the “new normal” is so important.
In this presentation you will:
· Understand the difference between normal aging and dementia
· Learn the most common types of dementia
· Discover practical next steps to take after a diagnosis
About Lindsey: For twenty years Lindsey has had the honor of working with older adults who live with dementia and their care partners. Her certifications include Certified Dementia Practitioner®, Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer®, Activity Director Certification, and she is a Dementia Friends Champion. Lindsey is passionate about quality dementia care from professionals, support and education for care partners, and helping individuals living with dementia retain a sense of self and purpose throughout every stage of the disease.
Register here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i7NttJ0iRBGoK-1lH_NcsQ
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Kathy Wiggins by noon on Thursday, November 20 so she can make a reservation.
Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
BMAV Board game nights are back. Small groups will be meeting from 4 to 5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month. Hosts will rotate and capacity - and game choice! - will be set by the host. Members will need to volunteer their homes for the group to be successful and have enough hosts.
If you would like to participate, email SIG co-lead Jane Boynton to be added to the email list. RSVP on the website here.
Bring your favorite game to play. Street parking available.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at the Farm Women’s Market at the front door, 7155 Wisconsin Ave., between Willow & Leland Streets. Tuesdays the market is closed but parking is available in the lot behind. 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 predicted this morning to be raining or under 45 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lynn Barclay and Ken Brown are hosting a potluck Thanksgiving. Members and volunteers who don‘t have other plans are invited to attend at Lynn‘s home and bring a side dish and/or dessert to share. RSVP is required by Nov 25.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Teams from BMAV volunteer the first Monday of each month to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join this program to learn computer basics with the Walt Whitman Highschool Coding Club to learn more about technology. In this class you will learn the basics of using a computer or smartphone with various programs. We‘ll teach computer terminology as well as beginner level applications. Feel free to bring your personal Laptop or Smartphone with you. This program will take place in the Connie Morella Meeting Room the first and third Monday of every month.
Tue, Dec 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. Open to all BMAV members. The first week of the month we meet at the Battery Park Clubhouse.
Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we are discussing Robert Redford and Diane Keaton movies. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the first 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 Diane Goldman and Hanne Caraher.
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.
Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
Fri, Dec 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Kathy Wiggins by noon on Thursday, December 4 so she can make a reservation.
Mon, Dec 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
BMAV‘s newest SIG reads fiction and nonfiction and discusses them in a social, informal setting. The host and moderator switches each month. This month we are reading The Art Spy by Michelle Young and meeting at Trudi Small‘s home.
Please only RSVP if you plan to read the books and attend as space is limited.
From 4-5 pm the focus will be on the book, and from 5-5:30, socializing. Sign up early as space is limited. If you can‘t make it, contact SIG lead Andy Brown to be added to the group‘s email list and learn about the location and selection next month.
Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join village members to talk about your book recommendations in this discussion led by Jane Boynton on Zoom. Unlike most book clubs where everybody reads the same book, this group encourages participants to share whatever they are currently reading or have enjoyed in the recent past. Members are also invited to come and just listen to get new ideas for books. To see book recommendations the group has discussed at past meetings, check out the forum.
Wed, Dec 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you looking to learn something new in the new year? Want to finally figure out what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how you can use it in your everyday life? Join Scott Price, volunteer for Capitol Hill Village, for an introductory session on Zoom with our village, Wednesday, December 10, 2-3:30 pm.
We will learn which AI programs are available, how to start using AI tools for things like preparing for doctor‘s visits, solving computer problems, researching options for continuing care housing, and rephrasing memories into lullabies, and more.
This session will include demonstrations and time for Q and A, as well as discussion of pitfalls. Those ready to take the plunge can join in a second session on January 14, 2-3:30 pm, to get tips on how to take the next steps.
Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join hosts Paul Thorn and Barbara Reese for a series of curated TED Talks. After watching videos together, we will discuss our reactions and the most important takeaways. This month‘s topic is the politics of climate change. Come for what is always an enriching conversation with other BMAV members.
Tim French's home on Fairfax Rd
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
BMAV members are invited to socialize this holiday season at Tim French‘s home. Join us for drinks, hors d‘oeuvres and warm conversations. Space is limited and RSVP required by December 9.
Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. RSVP is required. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young. If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.
Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
North Bethesda Village is pleased to sponsor a series of Zoom conversations on the topic of Mental Health and Aging. These conversations are open to Village participants throughout Montgomery County (subject to space limitations).
Our Presenters:
Ms. Alavi is Manager of Seniors‘ Services at the Sante Group medical health clinic (Silver Spring).Dr. Rene Laje, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C and Yasaman Alavi, LCPC
Dr. Laje is the Director of Clinical Operations/Mental Health Services at the Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA).
Ms. Alavi is Manager of Seniors‘ Services at the Sante Group medical health clinic (Silver Spring).
Join us for an engaging workshop on strategies to build and strengthen resilience. Resilience is the ability to recover and adapt to adversity, stress, or major life changes. It involves a combination of mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility, allowing a person to withstand hardship, cope with challenges, and bounce back from difficult experiences.
While some personal qualities are innate, resilience is largely a skill that can be developed over time. Our speakers will guide us through practices such as cultivating a positive mindset, building strong relationships, and practicing self-care.
The session will take place via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants seeking virtual attendance about one week before the event. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mental-health-and-aging-session-3-resilience-during-challenging-times
Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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. This month Tony will also address how tech has changed and advanced. 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 we will discuss how tech has changed and advanced.
Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join this program to learn computer basics with the Walt Whitman Highschool Coding Club to learn more about technology. In this class you will learn the basics of using a computer or smartphone with various programs. We‘ll teach computer terminology as well as beginner level applications. Feel free to bring your personal Laptop or Smartphone with you. This program will take place in the Connie Morella Meeting Room the first and third Monday of every month.
Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
BMAV‘s Helping Hands group will be making soup together for Kindworks. Teams make homemade soup, following Kindworks recipe and joining others on Zoom if so desired, then donate it to local causes.
On this date, up to 3 people can join Andy in her kitchen to make soup, then package it for delivery to Bethesda Cares. More groups can also meet at other homes or you can even make soup individually and join in by Zoom. Signup on the website if you would like to attend at Andy‘s home.
If you can host a group in your kitchen on this or a future date, or would like to make the delivery to Bethesda Cares, contact Elizabeth. This event takes place third Monday of every month.
Read more about Kindworks and their soup program here. https://dokindworks.org/get-involved/kindsoup/
Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. Contact lead Sandi Ross for details.
on your computer or phone
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
BMAV members are invited to virtual coffee talk. Hosted by Diane Goldman. Note our new schedule where we meet in-person on the first Thursday of the month and on Zoom the third Thursday of the month.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Potomac Community Center
11315 Falls Rd
Potomac
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Potomac Village‘s speaker, Jim Johnston, is a lawyer, writer and lecturer who resides in Potomac.
Late in his life, former president Lyndon B. Johnson told a reporter that he didn‘t believe the Warren Commission‘s finding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in killing President John F. Kennedy. Johnson thought Cuban president Fidel Castro was behind it. After all, Johnson said, Kennedy was running "a damned Murder, Inc., in the Caribbean," giving Castro reason to retaliate.
Jim Johnston‘s presentation is based on his book: Murder, Inc., which tells the story of the CIA‘s assassination operations under Kennedy up to his own assassination and beyond. Jim Johnston was a lawyer for the Senate Intelligence Committee in 1975, which investigated and first reported on the Castro assassination plots and their relation to Kennedy‘s murder.
Johnston will discuss how the CIA steered the Warren Commission and later investigations away from connecting its own assassination operations to Kennedy‘s murder. He also looks at the effect this strategy had on the Warren Commission‘s conclusions that assassin Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone and that there was no foreign conspiracy.
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Kathy Wiggins by noon on Thursday, December 18 so she can make a reservation.
Mon, Dec 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
BMAV Board game nights are back. Small groups will be meeting from 4 to 5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month. Hosts will rotate and capacity - and game choice! - will be set by the host. Members will need to volunteer their homes for the group to be successful and have enough hosts.
If you would like to participate, email SIG co-lead Jane Boynton to be added to the email list. RSVP on the website here.
Bring your favorite game to play. Street parking available.
Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Please join us for an always enjoyable ladies lunch. Location TBD. If you‘d like to be part of the fun, register on the BMAV online calendar or let LLO lead Lynn Barclay know.
Thu, Jan 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Weather permitting, BMAV members will meet in-person at Bethesda Lane the first 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 Diane Goldman and Hanne Caraher.
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.
Thu, Jan 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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.
Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Kathy Wiggins by noon the day before so she can make a reservation.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Teams from BMAV volunteer the first Monday of each month to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. Open to all BMAV members. The first week of the month we meet at the Battery Park Clubhouse.
Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Via Zoom, Executive Director Elizabeth Haile will go over how to use the BMAV website and access the member directory, access the Forum, enjoy photos, find events and use the event calendar, and RSVP for events. We can also do a short refresher on Zoom, or answer any other BMAV-related questions! New and longtime members welcome.
Thu, Jan 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Join hosts Paul Thorn and Barbara Reese for a series of curated TED Talks. After watching videos together, we will discuss our reactions and the most important takeaways. This month‘s topic is improving our health. Come for what is always an enriching conversation with other BMAV members.
Sun, Jan 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. RSVP is required. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young. If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BMAV‘s newest SIG reads fiction and nonfiction and discusses them in a social, informal setting. The host and moderator switches each month. This month we are reading Heartwood by Amity Gaige.
Please only RSVP if you plan to read the books and attend as space is limited.
From 4-5 pm the focus will be on the book, and from 5-5:30, socializing. Sign up early as space is limited. If you can‘t make it, contact SIG lead Andy Brown to be added to the group‘s email list and learn about the location and selection next month.
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Are you looking to learn something new in the new year? Want to finally figure out what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how you can use it in your everyday life? Join Scott Price, volunteer for Capitol Hill Village, for a follow-up session with our village members who have started using AI or are interested in taking those first steps.
on your computer or phone
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
BMAV members are invited to virtual coffee talk. Hosted by Diane Goldman. Note our new schedule where we meet in-person on the first Thursday of the month and on Zoom the third Thursday of the month.
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Kathy Wiggins by noon the day before so she can make a reservation.
Battery Park Community Club
7908 Glenbrook Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
Sun, Jan 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Members, volunteers, and friends and neighbors, join us for drinks and socializing at the Battery Park Clubhouse, followed by a discussion with David Seide on ethics and whistleblowing.
David Z. Seide is Senior Counsel at the Government Accountability Project (GAP), the pre-eminent non-profit and public interest law firm and advocacy organization representing whistleblowers. He is lead counsel in Wadikuswara v. Lake, the ongoing federal court litigation to stop the destruction of the Voice of America.
David has represented numerous whistleblowers in federal and state courts, before Congress, the Merit Systems Protection Board, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and Offices of Inspector General. He currently represents FEMA and EPA employees who have been targeted by their agencies after signing public letters of dissent, and U.S. Secret Service whistleblowers who have experienced retaliation after disclosing gross mismanagement in connection with the attempted assassination of President Trump.
Prior to joining Government Accountability Project, he was Special Counsel to Senator Jeff Merkley. He was also previously on the staff of two federal Office of Inspector Generals and led multiple high-profile investigations.
Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. Contact lead Sandi Ross for details.
Sun, Jan 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Aging Well group continues to meet in-person at Chris Palmer‘s and Gail Shearer‘s home. RSVP is required on the website or to Chris and attendance is capped at 12. Join in for socializing and a program of discussions over wine, hot cider, cheese and small bites.
The discussion topics will vary depending on what attendees want to discuss. Likely topics include flourishing in retirement, building friendships, decluttering, memories of our grandparents, end-of-life options, or any issues that interest people. Chris will facilitate an engaging discussion.
Talking about death and dying may seem like a challenging conversation, but in our Aging Well meetings, it is fascinating, constructive, and useful.
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BMAV Board game nights are back. Small groups will be meeting from 4 to 5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month. Hosts will rotate and capacity - and game choice! - will be set by the host. Members will need to volunteer their homes for the group to be successful and have enough hosts.
If you would like to participate, email SIG co-lead Jane Boynton to be added to the email list. RSVP on the website here.
Bring your favorite game to play. Street parking available.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Teams from BMAV volunteer the first Monday of each month to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. Open to all BMAV members. The first week of the month we meet at the Battery Park Clubhouse.
Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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.
Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Kathy Wiggins by noon the day before so she can make a reservation.
Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. RSVP is required. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young. If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.
Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BMAV‘s newest SIG reads fiction and nonfiction and discusses them in a social, informal setting. The host and moderator switches each month. This month we are reading The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel.
Please only RSVP if you plan to read the books and attend as space is limited.
From 4-5 pm the focus will be on the book, and from 5-5:30, socializing. Sign up early as space is limited. If you can‘t make it, contact SIG lead Andy Brown to be added to the group‘s email list and learn about the location and selection next month.
Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. Contact lead Sandi Ross for details.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Kathy Wiggins by noon the day before so she can make a reservation.
Sun, Feb 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Aging Well group continues to meet in-person at Chris Palmer‘s and Gail Shearer‘s home. RSVP is required on the website or to Chris and attendance is capped at 12. Join in for socializing and a program of discussions over wine, hot cider, cheese and small bites.
The discussion topics will vary depending on what attendees want to discuss. Likely topics include flourishing in retirement, building friendships, decluttering, memories of our grandparents, end-of-life options, or any issues that interest people. Chris will facilitate an engaging discussion.
Talking about death and dying may seem like a challenging conversation, but in our Aging Well meetings, it is fascinating, constructive, and useful.
Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BMAV Board game nights are back. Small groups will be meeting from 4 to 5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month. Hosts will rotate and capacity - and game choice! - will be set by the host. Members will need to volunteer their homes for the group to be successful and have enough hosts.
If you would like to participate, email SIG co-lead Jane Boynton to be added to the email list. RSVP on the website here.
Bring your favorite game to play. Street parking available.
Battery Park Clubhouse, 7908 Glenbrook Rd.
Sun, Mar 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
BMAV members, friends and neighbors are invited to a conversation with Professor Michael O‘Hanlon on US history and foreign affairs. He has entertained us with talks on the geostrategic implications of the Ukraine war and developments in Russia and Asia. Now he returns to discuss the past and present character of American defense policy. Join us for light refreshments and socializing, followed by O‘Hanlon‘s insights and ample time for questions. RSVP by February 27 is required.
O’Hanlon is a senior fellow and director of research in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution, where he specializes in U.S. defense strategy and budgets, the use of military force, and American national security policy. He directs the Strobe Talbott Center on Security, Strategy and Technology, and is the inaugural holder of the Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia University, and a member of the Pentagon’s Defense Policy Board; he was also a member of the external advisory board at the Central Intelligence Agency from 2011-12. In his new book "To Dare Mighty Things: U.S. Defense Strategy Since the Revolution" O‘Hanlon argues America has dared mighty things and often achieved them: After growing into a continental power, largely through force of arms, during the first half of its history, it then led the way to coalition victories in two world wars, pursued peace in the Cold War, and has contributed to the most democratic period in human history. But it is a more “dangerous nation” than most citizens appreciate, given that its leaders, as well its people, are highly self-confident and activist. O’Hanlon claims that only by understanding this “national DNA” can we hope to steer safely through the twenty-first century.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Teams from BMAV volunteer the first Monday of each month to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. Open to all BMAV members. The first week of the month we meet at the Battery Park Clubhouse.
Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. RSVP is required. Register on the website or by contacting Amy Young. If you can‘t attend but would like to be added to the group‘s email list to learn about future meetups, contact Amy.
Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. Contact lead Sandi Ross for details.
Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Aging Well group continues to meet in-person at Chris Palmer‘s and Gail Shearer‘s home. RSVP is required on the website or to Chris and attendance is capped at 12. Join in for socializing and a program of discussions over wine, hot cider, cheese and small bites.
The discussion topics will vary depending on what attendees want to discuss. Likely topics include flourishing in retirement, building friendships, decluttering, memories of our grandparents, end-of-life options, or any issues that interest people. Chris will facilitate an engaging discussion.
Talking about death and dying may seem like a challenging conversation, but in our Aging Well meetings, it is fascinating, constructive, and useful.
Mon, Mar 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BMAV Board game nights are back. Small groups will be meeting from 4 to 5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month. Hosts will rotate and capacity - and game choice! - will be set by the host. Members will need to volunteer their homes for the group to be successful and have enough hosts.
If you would like to participate, email SIG co-lead Jane Boynton to be added to the email list. RSVP on the website here.
Bring your favorite game to play. Street parking available.
Sun, Apr 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Teams from BMAV volunteer the first Monday of each month to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. Open to all BMAV members. The first week of the month we meet at the Battery Park Clubhouse.
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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. Limited street and on-site lot parking available.
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Aging Well group continues to meet in-person at Chris Palmer‘s and Gail Shearer‘s home. RSVP is required on the website or to Chris and attendance is capped at 12. Join in for socializing and a program of discussions over wine, hot cider, cheese and small bites.
The discussion topics will vary depending on what attendees want to discuss. Likely topics include flourishing in retirement, building friendships, decluttering, memories of our grandparents, end-of-life options, or any issues that interest people. Chris will facilitate an engaging discussion.
Talking about death and dying may seem like a challenging conversation, but in our Aging Well meetings, it is fascinating, constructive, and useful.
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. Contact lead Sandi Ross for details.
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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. RSVP on the website or to director@bmavillage.org
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.
This tour is sponsored by the Bethesda Historical Society and led by BMAV member, and Bethesda Meeting House board member, Hank Levine. Learn more about BHS here https://bethesdahistoricalsociety.org/membership-form/.
We start near the Bethesda Metro stop and end near Anthropologie on Bethesda Avenue. Details will be sent to confirmed participants.
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BMAV Board game nights are back. Small groups will be meeting from 4 to 5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month. Hosts will rotate and capacity - and game choice! - will be set by the host. Members will need to volunteer their homes for the group to be successful and have enough hosts.
If you would like to participate, email SIG co-lead Jane Boynton to be added to the email list. RSVP on the website here.
Bring your favorite game to play. Street parking available.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, May 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Teams from BMAV volunteer the first Monday of each month to make lunches for unhoused in our community. Please only sign up if you know you can make it, as Bethesda Cares counts on us being there. IF you find you can no longer make it, reach out to the Helping Hands SIG to find a replacement. Note that the activity involves standing for most of the hour. There is no dedicated parking lot, but county spaces can be found on the street or other lots. Contact SIG lead Andy Brown for more information.
Tue, May 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. Open to all BMAV members. The first week of the month we meet at the Battery Park Clubhouse.
Tue, May 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. Contact lead Sandi Ross for details.
Sun, May 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Aging Well group continues to meet in-person at Chris Palmer‘s and Gail Shearer‘s home. RSVP is required on the website or to Chris and attendance is capped at 12. Join in for socializing and a program of discussions over wine, hot cider, cheese and small bites.
The discussion topics will vary depending on what attendees want to discuss. Likely topics include flourishing in retirement, building friendships, decluttering, memories of our grandparents, end-of-life options, or any issues that interest people. Chris will facilitate an engaging discussion.
Talking about death and dying may seem like a challenging conversation, but in our Aging Well meetings, it is fascinating, constructive, and useful.
Mon, May 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BMAV Board game nights are back. Small groups will be meeting from 4 to 5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month. Hosts will rotate and capacity - and game choice! - will be set by the host. Members will need to volunteer their homes for the group to be successful and have enough hosts.
If you would like to participate, email SIG co-lead Jane Boynton to be added to the email list. RSVP on the website here.
Bring your favorite game to play. Street parking available.
Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. Open to all BMAV members. The first week of the month we meet at the Battery Park Clubhouse.
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join in to discuss what you are working on or perhaps be encouraged to start a project. All are welcome. Contact lead Sandi Ross for details.
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BMAV Board game nights are back. Small groups will be meeting from 4 to 5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month. Hosts will rotate and capacity - and game choice! - will be set by the host. Members will need to volunteer their homes for the group to be successful and have enough hosts.
If you would like to participate, email SIG co-lead Jane Boynton to be added to the email list. RSVP on the website here.
Bring your favorite game to play. Street parking available.