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Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us for lunch at Sala Thai, at 4828 Cordell Ave., corner of Woodmont Ave. RSVP required online or by contacting Lynn Barclay.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a Black‘s Bar & Kitchen restaurant. RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by noon on Thursday, April 24 so she can make a reservation.
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join Johns Hopkins Medicine in the ?ght against drug misuse and safely dispose of your unused or expired prescription medications at our upcoming National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. Drive up and drop o? your unused or expired prescription medications: tablets, capsules, liquids, creams, e-cigarettes and vape pens (NO sharps).
Our on-site sta? will dispose of them for you safely and securely. No questions asked. If you need assistance on the day of the event, please look for a volunteer in a bright yellow t-shirt.
Building A (Medical Building) Circle
5215 Loughboro Road, NW, Washington, D.C. Please remember the driveway entrance is on Dalecarlia Parkway, NW
Mon, Apr 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Explore the architectural splendor and intricate decorative details of historic Glencairn Museum, along with its remarkable collection of religious art and artifacts. On display are ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Christian, Islamic, Asian, and American Indian works. Learn about the history and significance of select pieces, while also gaining insights into the Pitcairn family who once lived in this castle-like home built between 1928 and 1939 in Bryn Athyn, PA.
Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/glencairn
Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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. 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join the Biking SIG and other BMAV members for a fun ride weather permitting. We‘ll ride the flat C&O Canal trail along the beautiful Potomac about 27 miles, hoping to see some spring wildlife. Lunch will be at White‘s Ferry. We‘ll meet at 11:00am at Violettes Lock.
Questions? Contact Stephanie. Looking forward to our first 2025 ride. Hope to see you there.
Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The County offers many ways for adults to stay active and healthy. Stacy Sigler, County Recreation Supervisor for the Seniors Team, will talk about:
County Wellness and recreation activities for adults 55+ that help support an active, healthy and independent lifestyle.
How to setup an account with the recs department so you can signup for day trips and activities
Opportunities with Maryland Senior Olympics for those 50+ to compete by age group, have fun, and go for the gold! Learn about the range of 30+ sports, the organization‘s history, and how to register. At least 6 MoCo villages, including BMAV, have villagers planning on registering.
We will also hear briefly from George Smith of Wyngate-Maplewood Village about his experiences competing in the Senior Olympics cycling time-trail and his offer to give all Villagers an "on-the-bike" orientation and practice.
rogram organized by Little Falls Village and Montgomery County Recreation.
Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/recreation
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join Johns Hopkins to learn more about the not-so-quite-lost art of letter writing – and why it’s important for our brain. Things might seem to be dominated by digital communication these days. The art of writing letters, a practice once quite commonplace, may be experiencing a resurgence and for good reasons. Writing a personal letter is a powerful tool for mental well-being, memory, creativity and self-expression. Letter writing o?ers unique tactile and thoughtful experiences that technology cannot provide. Join Theresa Mandela, StrongerMemory outreach coordinator at Goodwin Living, as we explore why letter writing is so good for our brain health.
Register at smh.memberclicks.net/letterwriting2025ssa
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we are discussing two Gene Hackman movies - Academy Award winner ‘The French Connection’ and ‘No Way Out.‘
All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Steve Gurney, Founder of Positive Aging Community, will explore the diverse housing options available for aging adults. Whether you’re planning for yourself or a loved one, understanding the differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing is essential in making informed decisions for the future.
Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in senior living, guiding attendees through the benefits, costs, and considerations of each option. You’ll gain valuable insights into:
The key differences between senior living communities
How to determine the best fit for your needs or those of a loved one
Financial considerations and planning tips
The role of care levels in ensuring safety and well-being
Bring your questions and join us for this informative, interactive session designed to empower families and individuals navigating the aging journey.
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
Thu, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Note new location! We are going to try the Mi Cafe coffeeshop in the lobby of Marriott‘s headquarters, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue. Note it is entered from Woodmont Ave and there is a sign on that entrance for La Colombe coffee. Once inside, look for Coffee Talk co-lead Diane Goldman.
Thu, May 1, 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.
Kennedy Center, 2700 F St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20566
Sun, May 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
BMAV opera lovers are attending this "Grammy Award winning original opera explores the life, death, and obsession of an innovator” based on Walter Isaacson’s 2011 biography of Steve Jobs. $169 pp. BMAV member Sonia Wilder is organizing the outing and you must RSVP with her by April 27. She can drive up to 4 in her car. Payment instructions will follow.
Sun, May 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, May 5, 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.
Renwick Gallery
Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Mon, May 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join volunteer docent and BMAV member Melissa Clark on a guided tour of this exhibition highlighting SAAM’s recent acquisition of quilts from the collection of Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi and celebrates her legacy as the founder of the Women of Color Quilters Network.
The artists featured in We Gather at the Edge honor the Black story quilt tradition with work that envisions a more just and connected world. The selection of quilts acquired by the museum and featured in this exhibition is remarkable in its scope and groundbreaking in its representation of Black history and culture as told with needle and thread.
This exhibit is on view through June 21, at which point the building will close for two months as it’s readied for the next exhibit.
Entry is free. RSVP required and group limited to 15 so everyone can easily see and hear. The exhibit covers two floors; elevators and a ramp to the front door are available.
There are several places for lunch in the neighborhood, including Teasim on I Street and Founding Farmers about 3 blocks away on Pennsylvania.
Mon, May 5, 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, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tue, May 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Join the Biking SIG and other BMAV members on a slow and easy paddle in a calm and beautiful section of the Potomac. We’ll kayak for an hour starting at 11:30am. $22 per boat for 1 hour single or $32 double. RSVP required. You reserve your own kayak but we will help pair people for double kayaks. Details about boat rentals and free parking are available at Fletcher‘s Cove website, https://boatingindc.com/fletchers-boathouse/. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and hat plus a drink and snack to have after kayaking. Those bikers not kayaking might want to continue biking to Georgetown.
Details:
Bikers: Meet at the Bethesda Pool parking lot at 10:40am
Kayakers: Meet at Fletcher‘s Cove at 11:15
Kayak: 1 hr starting 11:30
Snack: 12:30 after kayaking
Reservation: Reserve kayaks at Fletcher‘s Cove website.
RSVP: by May 4.
EVENT TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER. Rain date is May 20
Questions? Contact Elyse or Stephanie
Looking forward to our first bike/kayak event! Hope to see you there.
Tue, May 6, 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, May 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
While death is inevitable, dying badly may not be. This three-week workshop, taught by author and end-of-life activist Chris Palmer, is designed to reduce the fear that often cloaks discussions about death and dying and give participants the knowledge and skills to achieve a peaceful death.
This course explores a complex human topic and will equip participants with the information they need to overcome the anxiety and confusion that so often overwhelms end-of-life planning so they may intentionally plan for “a good death” that will provide comfort for all during one’s final chapter. Three weekly sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 7, 14 and 21 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Topics include living well to die well, advance directives, ethical wills, palliative care, hospice care, end-of-life doulas, end-of-life options, body disposition, green burial, and funeral planning. Attendance at all three sessions is encouraged.
To register, visit https://smh.memberclicks.net/SSAChrisPalmerAchievingGoodDeath52025 or email pnunez3@jhmi.edu or call 202-364-7602.
Wed, May 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
BMAV‘s Aging Solo group will continue small group meetups to encourage completing tasks and support each other. Led by Susan Gorman. Contact Elizabeth for details.
As we get older, health decision-making and end-of-life planning becomes inevitable. And at some level, everyone is aging solo as there is no guarantee partners or children will be here to help. Iona Senior Services created Aging Solo with the support of the AARP to help older adults be prepared and take charge of our aging.
Thu, May 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Of the 20,000 bee species in the world, only a dozen produce honey. One of those, the Western Honey Bee (apis mellifera), is the insect relied upon by commercial agriculture to pollinate more than 100 crops. But honey bees are also managed by non-commercial, hobbyist beekeepers. This program will introduce participants to honey bees, a local beekeeper, and how sustainable beekeeping practices support a healthy quality of life for us all. Participants will also learn ways to cooperate with honey bees and the 200 species of native bees in Montgomery County.
Member and volunteer Maureen Jais-Mick has lived in the Edgemoor neighborhood since 1976 and kept bees there since 2013. She manages the teaching apiary of the Montgomery County Beekeepers Association and also coordinates beginning beekeeping classes for the club. She is a practitioner of non-chemical, organic practices in beekeeping.
Access to the apiary requires climbing 7 steps and standing for a period of time next to bee hives. A waiver will be signed by each participant acknowledging the presence of stinging insects and the possibility of being stung. A face veil and nitrile gloves will be provided for each participant. Participants are required to wear long sleeves, long pants (not tights or yoga pants), and closed toe footwear. No exceptions. The Apiary entails being in close contact with honey bees and bee hives. The possibility of being stung
by a honey bee is high. RSVP required and space is limited to the number of veils available. Limited street parking available - permit restrictions have been lifted for this event.
Fri, May 9, 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, May 8 so she can make a reservation.
Sat, May 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Edgemoor Citizens Association has organized two activities in the neighborhood: Storm drain anti-pollution plaque installation and litter pickup. ECA will provide plauqes, trash bags, and gloves, as well as a few "grabbers" for people who want to participate, but have difficulty bending or stooping.
For more information, and to sign up to participate, email Reid Detchon.
Sat, May 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Discover the activism of fellow Montgomery County citizens in the documentary "Bird Walk". This film features RedGate Park, what was previously a golf course but is now a park that is home to over 170 different bird species. Cintia Cabib, an independent videographer and filmmaker, expertly tells the tale of local residents that mobilized to prevent this ecologically diverse site from becoming a housing development. Join us for a screening of the film and a Q&A with Cintia Cabib.
This program will take place in the Connie Morella Meeting Room. All are welcome to attend.
Sun, May 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Members of BMAV‘s Helping Hands SIG will join in a monthly cleanup at The Bethesda Meeting House, (the church that named Bethesda), 9400 Rockville Pike. Tasks available include yard cleanup, but also things like dusting or sweeping indoors. There is dedicated parking at the facility. If you are interested in carpooling, or in attending in future months (the second Sunday of each month) contact lead Andy Brown
Mon, May 12, 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 meeting at Alice Padwe‘s home and reading The Maze of Windermere by Gregory Blake Smith. The Maze of Windermere is a richly layered novel of love, ambition, and duplicity set against the storied seascape of Newport, Rhode Island.
We will be meeting at Alice Padwe‘s home. Parking is sometimes available on the street, or in the library parking lot. If you need handicap parking, let Alice know and she can get you a spot in the building‘s garage. 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, May 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Tue, May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at at the Farm Women’s Market at the front door, 7155 Wisconsin Ave., between Willow & Leland Streets. There are quiet shady streets nearby, good for walking in that area and parking in the lot behind the market. Tuesdays the market is closed. 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tue, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This 40-minute presentation explores the critical distinctions
between palliative care and hospice services, addressing common
misconceptions while providing practical guidance for patients and
families. There will be ample time for Q&A after the presentation.
Our speaker is Rory B. Farrand, MS MA MSN, APRN-BC. She is Vice
President, Palliative and Advanced Care, National Alliance for Care
at Home. Register with FHNN here https://fhneighbors.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=635669&item_id=2586725
Tue, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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.
Tue, May 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In May we will try a lively new Peruvian place at the site of the old Cesco Osteria on Woodmont at Bethesda Metro Center: Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar "serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers."
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. Come at 5:30 for a Happy Half-Hour! We’ll have name tags for all.
RSVP is required! Please click on the button on this page or send an email to the co-leads, Reid and Janet, the earlier the better.
Wed, May 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
BMAV Travel Group Day Trip to Richmond‘s VMFA. Open to all BMAV members. Fee: $74 Visitors will see art that spans over 6,000 years of history and represents many different cultures. You will have time on your own to experience all the museum has to offer. Lunch is on your own at the Best Café.
Fee includes transportation and guided tour. Trip is held rain or shine with MoCo SOAR and advance registration is required ActiveMontgomery.org. Program R07083-305. If event is full, waitlist is available. Questions? Contact BMAV Travel Group SIG lead Zaida Arguedas.
Wed, May 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us for an open and supportive conversation to foster understanding
and respect between grandparents, caregivers, and LGBTQ+ youth.
Let’s explore how families can thrive by discussing sexual orientation
and gender identity without judgment.
What You’ll Gain:
• Tools for navigating sensitive conversations
• Resources for supporting Caregiving and LGBTQ+ youth
• Get comfortable and understand Pronoun usage
Who Should Attend:
• Grandparents and grandfamilies
• Caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth
• Allies seeking to build stronger family connections
Let’s Build Bridges of Love and Understanding Together
This is a judgment-free zone designed to encourage compassionate
conversations and deepen family bonds.
Register by emailing or calling 240-777-6945
teanna.abraham@montgomerycountymd.gov or
Ruth.kershner@montgomerycountymd.gov
Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87614410297
Wed, May 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
While death is inevitable, dying badly may not be. This three-week workshop, taught by author and end-of-life activist Chris Palmer, is designed to reduce the fear that often cloaks discussions about death and dying and give participants the knowledge and skills to achieve a peaceful death.
This course explores a complex human topic and will equip participants with the information they need to overcome the anxiety and confusion that so often overwhelms end-of-life planning so they may intentionally plan for “a good death” that will provide comfort for all during one’s final chapter. Three weekly sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 7, 14 and 21 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Topics include living well to die well, advance directives, ethical wills, palliative care, hospice care, end-of-life doulas, end-of-life options, body disposition, green burial, and funeral planning. Attendance at all three sessions is encouraged.
To register, visit https://smh.memberclicks.net/SSAChrisPalmerAchievingGoodDeath52025 or email pnunez3@jhmi.edu or call 202-364-7602.
on your computer or phone
Thu, May 15, 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, May 15, 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.
Fri, May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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, deliveries, 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.
Sun, May 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Talking about death and dying may seem like a challenging conversation, but in our Aging Well meetings, it is fascinating, constructive, and useful. All BMAV members are warmly invited to attend this popular SIG led by Chris Palmer.
Meetings take place at Chris and Gail‘s home for discussion over drinks and food. Please RSVP to Chris. This month‘s discussion topic is "getting started with your memoirs."
Mon, May 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Discover how dream and imagery work can help us identify solutions and achieve goals with Dr. Bonnie Buckner, dreamwork expert and educator. Hear about her new book, The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Dreams to Transform Your Life, as well as practical tools and exercises to help us:
Shift from emotional reaction to a place of centered response
Understand why we act as we do
Act more consciously
Build skills for conflict resolution
Buckner, who holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, is an Executive Coach and Senior Fellow at George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and Co-Faculty Director. She is also CEO of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery®. Includes Q&A and Buckner‘s new book will be available for purchase.
LOCATION: Little Falls Library in Bethesda.
Space Limited - Registration Required! Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/dreams
Mon, May 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Talking to doctors and navigating the health care system can be challenging. This discussion will help you be a strong advocate ready to support a friend or loved one. This class is sponsored by Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac through OASIS. register here https://washington-metro.oasiseverywhere.org/product/advocating-for-yourself-or-others-in-the-hospital/
Mon, May 19, 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 to use tech safely when traveling. 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 to use tech safely when traveling.
Mon, May 19, 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, May 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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. 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tue, May 20, 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. This week we are meeting at Elyse Jacob‘s home.
Wed, May 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
While death is inevitable, dying badly may not be. This three-week workshop, taught by author and end-of-life activist Chris Palmer, is designed to reduce the fear that often cloaks discussions about death and dying and give participants the knowledge and skills to achieve a peaceful death.
This course explores a complex human topic and will equip participants with the information they need to overcome the anxiety and confusion that so often overwhelms end-of-life planning so they may intentionally plan for “a good death” that will provide comfort for all during one’s final chapter. Three weekly sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 7, 14 and 21 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Topics include living well to die well, advance directives, ethical wills, palliative care, hospice care, end-of-life doulas, end-of-life options, body disposition, green burial, and funeral planning. Attendance at all three sessions is encouraged.
To register, visit https://smh.memberclicks.net/SSAChrisPalmerAchievingGoodDeath52025 or email pnunez3@jhmi.edu or call 202-364-7602.
Wed, May 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Enjoy viewing highlights of the Walters Art Museum‘s Chinese art
collection. Works in this collection span almost five millennia, from
the late Neolithic period all the way up to the turn of the twentieth
century, including Chinese porcelains from the Ming and Qing
dynasties, important Buddhist sculptures, carved jades, ancient
bronzes, paintings, and calligraphies. Docent Leslie Bethell will led
this. Register with FHNN here https://fhneighbors.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=635669&item_id=2602069
Wed, May 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Calling all village artists and artisans! Let‘s share our creativity and inspire each other in our first BMAV "art show." Signup to bring your artwork to be displayed. Or to attend and view others‘ pieces and enjoy refreshments and socializing with each other at Barbara Brown and Bob Berish‘s home.
Once artists register, Elizabeth will coordinate with you on a time slot to bring your items or have volunteers help pack up or deliver your items.
An elevator is available from the ground floor and street parking permit restrictions have been lifted.
Fri, May 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Barbara Brown by noon on Thursday, May 22 so she can make a reservation.
Tue, May 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Wed, May 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us for lunch at a local restaurant TBD. RSVP required online or by contacting Lynn Barclay.
Fri, May 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
BMAV has reserved a block of 14 tickets to Glenstone‘s newly reopened pavilions with new exhibitions by Alex Da Corte, Jenny Holzer, Simone Leigh, Charles Ray, and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. Long-term presentations of works by On Kawara, Robert Gober, Michael Heizer, Roni Horn, Brice Marden, and Cy Twombly are back on view.
The group can stay for lunch after in the Cafe as desired.
RSVP required. Tickets will be emailed and we can arrange for carpooling. Full Service members call us for a ride. Free.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Jun 2, 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.
Tue, Jun 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at at the Farm Women’s Market at the front door, 7155 Wisconsin Ave., between Willow & Leland Streets. There are quiet shady streets nearby, good for walking in that area and parking in the lot behind the market. Tuesdays the market is closed. 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tue, Jun 3, 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.
Thu, Jun 5, 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.
Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
While Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) is still not legal in Maryland, it is slowly gaining momentum nationally. With Chris Palmer as your guide, learn:
What MAID involves
Provisions included in MAID designed to ensure it is carried out ethically
Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)
Complications that arise for those with dementia
A skilled presenter, Palmer is an end-of-life activist, author, educator, and a trained hospice volunteer. He serves on the boards of a number of organizations focusing on end-of-life issues, including Montgomery Hospice. He has written ten books — the latest, is Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life (Bloomsbury, October 2024).
Register at: www.littlefallsvillage.org/MAID
Sun, Jun 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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, Jun 9, 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 meeting at Susan Gorman‘s home and reading The Color of Water by James McBride. The book is a poignant memoir that explores the author‘s complex relationship with his mother, Ruth Zylska, a white woman who married a black man. In this book McBride delves into his mother‘s past, her struggles with identity, and her decision to abandon her Jewish heritage to raise twelve black children in a racially divided America. The memoir is a powerful reflection on race, family, and the search for identity.
This month we are meeting at Susan Gorman‘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.
Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Photojournalist Christy Bowe and Connie Morella will discuss Christy’s new book “History in the Making: A Focus on Five U.S. Presidents.” Morella wrote the foreword to the book. The book pulls back the curtain to reveal the eloquently captured presidencies of Joseph R. Biden, Donald J. Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. History in the Making depicts the shifting human experience of each president, all of whom have responded quite differently to national challenges, triumphs and disasters. The program consists of a presentation of pictures set to music followed by Q & A and a conversation with Christy and Connie about the ever changing relationship between the press and politicians.
Tue, Jun 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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. 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tue, Jun 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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.
Tue, Jun 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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. Come at 5:30 for a Happy Half-Hour! We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required! Please click on the button on this page or send an email to the co-leads, Reid and Janet, the earlier the better.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Barbara Brown by noon on Thursday, June 12 so she can make a reservation.
Mon, Jun 16, 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 password management. 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 password management.
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tue, Jun 17, 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. This week we are meeting at Hanne Caraher‘s home.
Thu, Jun 19, 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.
Tue, Jun 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Meet up with Nancy Balz for a 50-minute walk starting at at the Farm Women’s Market at the front door, 7155 Wisconsin Ave., between Willow & Leland Streets. There are quiet shady streets nearby, good for walking in that area and parking in the lot behind the market. Tuesdays the market is closed. 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by noon on Thursday, June 26 so she can make a reservation.
Tue, Jul 1, 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.
Thu, Jul 3, 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.
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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. 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, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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.
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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. Come at 5:30 for a Happy Half-Hour! We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required! Please click on the button on this page or send an email to the co-leads, Reid and Janet, the earlier the better.
Fri, Jul 11, 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, July 10 so she can make a reservation.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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.
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Mon, Jul 21, 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 private messaging apps. 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 private messaging apps.
Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We will be meeting inside (outside weather permitting) at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Stephanie Sutton by noon on Thursday, July 24 so she can make a reservation.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Aug 4, 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.
Tue, Aug 5, 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.
Thu, Aug 7, 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.
Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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, Aug 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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. Come at 5:30 for a Happy Half-Hour! We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required! Please click on the button on this page or send an email to the co-leads, Reid and Janet, the earlier the better.
Mon, Aug 18, 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 digital payment apps. 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 digital payment apps.
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Sep 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.
Tue, Sep 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.
Thu, Sep 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.
Tue, Sep 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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. Come at 5:30 for a Happy Half-Hour! We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required! Please click on the button on this page or send an email to the co-leads, Reid and Janet, the earlier the better.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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, Sep 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 to safely cleanup data. 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 to safely clean up data.
Thu, Sep 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.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Oct 6, 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.
Tue, Oct 7, 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.
Sun, Oct 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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, Oct 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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. Come at 5:30 for a Happy Half-Hour! We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required! Please click on the button on this page or send an email to the co-leads, Reid and Janet, the earlier the better.
Mon, Oct 20, 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 to safely backup data. 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 to backup data.
The Church of Bethesda, 5033 Wilson Lane. Back entrance
Mon, Nov 3, 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.
Tue, Nov 4, 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.
Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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, Nov 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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. Come at 5:30 for a Happy Half-Hour! We’ll have name tags for all. RSVP is required! Please click on the button on this page or send an email to the co-leads, Reid and Janet, the earlier the better.
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.
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.
Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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 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.
Sun, Jan 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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.
Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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.
Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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.
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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.
Sun, May 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
$15 donation offsets the cost of the wine and accompanying cheese, etc. 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.