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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 9:30-10:30 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly April 1 - May 6. 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.

Join Potomac Community Village and the library for a 3-part series, on April 1, April 8 and April 15, specifically designed for older adults, with tech expert Matthew Kaminski. You do not need to attend all three sessions; different topics will be explored in each of the three sessions. All are welcome; with registration strongly encouraged, so we have enough seating and hand-outs. https://pcv.helpfulvillage.com/events/2262 Session 1 Topic: Basic introduction to websites and internet: what is a URL and how to navigate websites and get information needed, with emphasis on how to use and navigate the PCV website

Local sculptor Joan Danziger retrospective at the Katzen. Joan works in glass and metal, creating phantasmagorical creatures of striking beauty and mystery. We will meet in the lobby of the Katzen at 11 am for a one hour private tour. Parking in the building is $2 an hour. Those interested can go to to Millie‘s for lunch a few blocks away afterwards.

RSVP required as space is limited.

The topic this week will be the situation in Iran.

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.

Great Decisions, America‘s largest discussion program on world affairs, is a nationwide program developed a century ago by the Foreign Policy Association with the goal of informing US citizens about the challenges facing our nation. In this small group format, BMAV members will get together to discuss global issues facing America today, in structured sessions led by member Tommy Lamont. Tommy taught history for nearly four decades at top US independent boarding schools, covering US, European, Chinese, and world history, as well as international relations, the Holocaust, and the Atlantic slave trade. She led a Great Decisions discussion group for several years in Massachusetts and is skilled in helping participants discuss sometimes controversial issues in a respectful, engaging, and meaningful way.

We will meet each week for ten weeks - using the Great Decisions program booklet produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Registration is required for this program and participants will need to purchase the Great Decisions booklet ($35) or download ($25) as well as read the materials before each session.

Registration required on the website or by emailing Elizabeth. Capped at 10.

Walkie Talkies is officially back for spring, this season being led by Barbara Diamant. Meet up with Barbara for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the benches in front of the Connie Morella Library. Email or text Barbara if you would like to be added to her email list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets each week unless it is predicted this morning to be raining or over 80 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

What if the next chapter is your most interesting one yet? In this uplifting conversation, Emmy-winning journalist and bestselling author Jane Pauley invites you to see reinvention not as a risk, but as an opportunity. True to Road Scholar’s spirit, Jane explores curiosity as a lifelong practice, sharing stories from decades of conversations with remarkable people and the “learning adventures” that changed how she sees the world. With the candor and warmth that have made her one of America’s most trusted voices, Jane reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her extraordinary career, the advice she’d give her younger self and the mindset that helped her navigate profound changes in the world of media — and in life — with grace. Free. Registration required. https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/25664/2026-Keynote-Jane-Pauley-on-Reimagining-the-Rest-of-Your-Life

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.

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 9:30-10:30 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly April 1 - May 6. 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.

End-of-life doulas provide non-medical care that works in tandem with a dying person’s loved ones and medical team to ensure that the dying person’s needs are seen, heard, and honored. End-of-life doulas help clients understand care options, navigate the healthcare system, and adapt their homes for safety and comfort. The doulas strive to support the emotional and spiritual well-being of clients and their families. In this presentation, End-of-life doula Jane Euler, Co-Founder of Present for You LLC, will explain the services end-of-life doulas provide and how they complement and differ from hospice care. ANV‘s Speaker Series is held each Wednesday from 10–11 am. and invites all villages to join the weekly conversations via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948577106?pwd=eW0rN1RTTU5ITmJ5NnF2QXZINmdUQT09

Join Potomac Community Village and the library for a 3-part series, on April 1, April 8 and April 15, specifically designed for older adults, with tech expert Matthew Kaminski. You do not need to attend all three sessions; different topics will be explored in each of the three sessions. All are welcome; with registration strongly encouraged, so we have enough seating and hand-outs. https://pcv.helpfulvillage.com/events/2263 Session 2 Topic: Cybersecurity and computer security: Learn about how to protect yourself online and software tools to protect privacy

A new series of 6 sessions starting Wednesday, Jan 28, 4-5:30 pm (continuing Wednesdays Feb 11, Mar 11, 25, Apr 8, 22). Registration required by January 23 and limited to 15.

Weather permitting, BMAV members are meeting in-person at Bethesda Lane by the fire pit in the pedestrian paved area between Elm St and Bethesda Ave off Arlington Rd.

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 switch to meet at Marriott International (MI cafe), entered from Woodmont or from 7750 Wisconsin.

Parking near Bethesda Lane is in the fee-based County garage between Bethesda Row and Waverly.
Parking near MI cafe is most convenient below Pancake House and Lidl grocery (7650 Old Georgetown). Parking is free but please stop in Lidl to make a small purchase..

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.

Great Decisions, America‘s largest discussion program on world affairs, is a nationwide program developed a century ago by the Foreign Policy Association with the goal of informing US citizens about the challenges facing our nation. In this small group format, BMAV members will get together to discuss global issues facing America today, in structured sessions led by member Tommy Lamont. Tommy taught history for nearly four decades at top US independent boarding schools, covering US, European, Chinese, and world history, as well as international relations, the Holocaust, and the Atlantic slave trade. She led a Great Decisions discussion group for several years in Massachusetts and is skilled in helping participants discuss sometimes controversial issues in a respectful, engaging, and meaningful way.

We will meet each week for ten weeks - using the Great Decisions program booklet produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Registration is required for this program and participants will need to purchase the Great Decisions booklet ($35) or download ($25) as well as read the materials before each session.

Registration required on the website or by emailing Elizabeth. Capped at 10.

We will be meeting inside at a restaurant TBD. RSVP required on website or to Kathy Wiggins by noon the day before so she can make a reservation.

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. RSVP required by April 9. Details will be sent to confirmed participants.

We will be tasting white wines for spring. $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.

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.

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 will be reading Theo of Golden by Allen Levi and meeting at Barbara Diamant‘s. 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.

We will be meeting at Ann‘s and carpooling to the Western Piedmont trail at Little Bennett State Park. Contact Ann to RSVP and be added to her email list.

Meet up with Barbara Diamant for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 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 Barbara if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets each week unless it is predicted this morning to be raining or over 80 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

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.

"Sister" to Chef Geoff’s, this Friendship Heights favorite features housemade pasta, "handcrafted using old world technique," along with a broad selection of steak, seafood, salad, and pizza. Parking is free with validation in the Colonial Parking garage at 4412 Willard Avenue.

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 red RSVP button below, or send an email to the co-leads, Reid and Janet, the earlier the better.

This program is designed for practitioners, caregivers, and the public to explore the importance of planning for challenges in care as we age. This discussion will focus on solo agers who do not have family or friends to assist them on their care journey. Join experts in the field as they explore what to consider when planning for care, and the necessary conversations and tools to document your choices. Speakers: Christopher Rogers, PhD, MPH, MSW Intern, CaringMatters, Lisa Cook, JD, Founder, Advance Directive MD, Commissioner, Montgomery County Commission on Aging, Eleanor Tanno, MD, Author, Book of Love. No virtual portion is offered. Click for Program and Registration Link www.mccelc.org

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 9:30-10:30 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly April 1 - May 6. 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.

The group chooses movies to watch ahead of time, and then gather to discuss. This month we are discussing musicals: Victor Victoria, Guys n Dolls, and Chicago. All are welcome. Hosted by Diana Kitt.

Join Potomac Community Village and the library for a 3-part series, on April 1, April 8 and April 15, specifically designed for older adults, with tech expert Matthew Kaminski. You do not need to attend all three sessions; different topics will be explored in each of the three sessions. All are welcome; with registration strongly encouraged, so we have enough seating and hand-outs. https://pcv.helpfulvillage.com/events/2264 Session 3‘s topic: Managing Your Files: How to get the most out of your computer operating system, including how to set up and move files, copy photos, etc

This month we are meeting at Takumi Japanese Bistro and Bar (4929 Bethesda Avenue). RSVP to Bob by April 14 so he can make a reservation. Hosted by Bob Metzler and Reid Detchon. Themed discussions are held the second half of the lunch; the first half is for catching up.

We all know that taking a walk in the woods can be a soothing experience. But did you know that a growing body of research finds that contact with nature is more than just enjoyable: it can significantly improve our health and well-being. Studies show that exposure to natural environments improves mood and reduces stress, supports cognitive function and emotional regulations, and is associated with better health outcomes. In this interactive Earth Day program, we’ll explore this research and how we can implement healthy nature practices both out of doors and in our homes. Speaker: Dr. Pru Foster got a PhD in astrophysics back in the dark ages, but driven by her sympathy with wildlife, pivoted to doing research on climate change and biodiversity for 20+ years. These days her great passion is gardening, which is focused on providing habitat and food for wildlife. Pru is president of the Nation’s Capital Region chapter of the Wild Ones, secretary of the Maryland Native Plant Society, and editor of and contributor to Marilandica. Her other writing includes her newsletter, The Prudent Lifestyle, and her book “A Drop of Grace: Finding and Protecting our Common Ground. Pru also is active locally with the Potomac Village Garden Club, Potomac Green Coffee, and the Persimmon Tree Overpass weekly protest. Registration is suggested. All are welcome to attend this Potomac Community Village event.

Great Decisions, America‘s largest discussion program on world affairs, is a nationwide program developed a century ago by the Foreign Policy Association with the goal of informing US citizens about the challenges facing our nation. In this small group format, BMAV members will get together to discuss global issues facing America today, in structured sessions led by member Tommy Lamont. Tommy taught history for nearly four decades at top US independent boarding schools, covering US, European, Chinese, and world history, as well as international relations, the Holocaust, and the Atlantic slave trade. She led a Great Decisions discussion group for several years in Massachusetts and is skilled in helping participants discuss sometimes controversial issues in a respectful, engaging, and meaningful way.

We will meet each week for ten weeks - using the Great Decisions program booklet produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Registration is required for this program and participants will need to purchase the Great Decisions booklet ($35) or download ($25) as well as read the materials before each session.

Registration required on the website or by emailing Elizabeth. Capped at 10.

Join us for a talk by education policy expert, Dick Jung, on lessons from his extensive career in leading schools and from his book, "Mike Kirst: An Uncommon Academic."

Drawing from his half-a-century of working on education reform in California, including with Mike Kirst and Jerry Brown, Dick will speak on practical and important lessons for the future of education. We will learn about public, public charter, and independent schools, in general and in Montgomery County, and discuss the future of education in America.

Jung will be interviewed by Sherri Watkins, a local education leader, storytelling expert, and an active Smithsonian Institution Associate.

This talk is co-sponsored with Connie Morella Library and open to the public. There will be ample time for questions. "Mike Kirst: An Uncommon Academic" is available through MCPL.

Dick began his career more than 50 years ago as a high school English teacher and Department Chair, then as an education policy researcher, followed by a 30+ year carer leading independent and charter schools, and finally as a biographer. Dick holds a doctorate and a master’s degree from Stanford University in education policy; a master’s degree in linguistics from Ball State University; and a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Jung is Head of School Emeritus, The Bullis School, founder and senior partner of Education Access Strategies (EAS) specializing in executive searches and related services for independent schools, and the former Executive Director of The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, which includes more than 75 of the largest private schools in the D.C area, including Montgomery County.

Free and open to public. Proceeds to benefit Maryland CASA Enjoy our upscale vendors including: Clothing Jewelry Purses Pottery Original Art Attic Treasures Flowers Delicious Food treats and more.....

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.

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

This month we will discuss how to backup data.

Meet up with Barbara Diamant for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 at the benches in front of the Connie Morella Library. Email or text Barbara if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets each week unless it is predicted this morning to be raining or over 80 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

This week we are meeting at Hanne Caraher‘s home. 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.

Please join us to hear candidates Drew Morrison, Debbie Spielberg, Julie Yang. Sponsored by Chevy Chase Village, East Bethesda Citizens Association, The Town of Chevy Chase, and the Village of Chevy Chase. Primary Election Day: June 23 Early voting: June 11-18 (last day for party registration: June 2)

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 9:30-10:30 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly April 1 - May 6. 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.

Join us to view the Annual Orchid Show at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. The exhibition explores the many ways orchids bring together individuals, communities, and nature. An optional lunch will follow at the Sweet Home Cafe in the museum.

Tickets are free but admission is date and time sensitive. To avoid the group ticketing, the event is capped at 9 and Marilyn already has the ticket for 9 of us. If interested, meet Marilyn at the Metro PLATFORM at 10:00 a.m. or at the museum entrance at 10:55 a.m. RSVP required as space is limited.

A new series of 6 sessions starting Wednesday, Jan 28, 4-5:30 pm (continuing Wednesdays Feb 11, Mar 11, 25, Apr 8, 22). Registration required by January 23 and limited to 15.

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.

Widowed Persons Outreach (WPO) is pleased to welcome Beth Kanter, LICSW, as this year’s keynote speaker. Beth is a DC-based clinical psychotherapist with over 20 years of expertise in providing individual, couples, and group therapy. Drawing on her background in social justice organizing, she supports people who are dealing with grief, depression and anxiety, chronic pain and chronic illness, and relationship challenges, among other concerns. She was the grief counselor at a hospice for over eight years and now works in private practice, where she specializes in integrative psychotherapy. Registration: All guests are welcome, including those with diverse grief and loss experiences (not limited to spousal loss) as well as professionals. To register, email info@wpodc.org to register and receive the link to the Zoom conference. Cost: There is no required fee. Donations are welcome to help cover conference expenses. This can be done via the WPO web site, www.wpodc.org.

Great Decisions, America‘s largest discussion program on world affairs, is a nationwide program developed a century ago by the Foreign Policy Association with the goal of informing US citizens about the challenges facing our nation. In this small group format, BMAV members will get together to discuss global issues facing America today, in structured sessions led by member Tommy Lamont. Tommy taught history for nearly four decades at top US independent boarding schools, covering US, European, Chinese, and world history, as well as international relations, the Holocaust, and the Atlantic slave trade. She led a Great Decisions discussion group for several years in Massachusetts and is skilled in helping participants discuss sometimes controversial issues in a respectful, engaging, and meaningful way.

We will meet each week for ten weeks - using the Great Decisions program booklet produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Registration is required for this program and participants will need to purchase the Great Decisions booklet ($35) or download ($25) as well as read the materials before each session.

Registration required on the website or by emailing Elizabeth. Capped at 10.

This one-day class is designed to help drivers of all ages stay safe and confident on the road. You’ll 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. Cost: $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members. Payable by check only. Please make check payable to AARP. You must bring your AARP membership card to class to receive the AARP member discount. Please note: This class is for people who have not taken the course before. Class meets at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Register at: https://smh.memberclicks.net/AARPSafeDrive or email amiran22@jh.edu or call 202-364-7602.

Identity theft is a growing epidemic with devastating consequences , and being informed is your best defense. Join Dupont Circle Village‘s virtual Live & Learn: Protecting Yourself from Identity Fraud, led by Herb Weisbaum, Contributing Editor at Consumers‘ Checkbook, as he shares practical tips to protect your money and personal information from online thieves. Register here https://www.dupontcirclevillage.us/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=161481&item_id=2934280

Please join us for an always enjoyable ladies lunch. This month, it will be at Silver, 7150 Woodmont Avenue. Contact contact lead Lynn Barclay to RSVP or sign up yourself on the BMAV calendar.

We will be meeting at BT‘s, 4866 Cordell Ave, Bethesda. The event is capped at 20. They have promised that their most popular appetizers will be discounted. RSVP required on website or to Marilyn Pike by noon the day before so she can confirm the reservation. They did agree to separate checks.
Parking is on the street or the Cordell lot or garage. There is an elevator to BT‘s accessible inside the office building just past BT‘s steps if walking from Norfolk. Hope to see you there!

Patriot Shredding - Sponsored by Ilana Tanowitz & Mary Noone from Trent & Co of Compass There is a video screen on the side to witness the shredding. A Certificate of Destruction will be provided for your records.

Please join us to hear candidates Mithun Banerjee, Andrew Friedson, Evan Glass, Peter James, Will Jawando. Sponsored by Chevy Chase Village, East Bethesda Citizens Association, The Town of Chevy Chase, and the Village of Chevy Chase. Primary Election Day: June 23 Early voting: June 11-18 (last day for party registration: June 2)

BMAV Board game nights are back. Small groups will be meeting from 4-5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month. This month we are meeting at Barbara Reese‘s home.

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.

Friendship Heights Village is screening "Saving Claire," a powerful film that shares the personal story of Claire, a vibrant older adult whose life was profoundly changed by a fall. Claire‘s experience is deeply personal, yet it highlights a much larger issue: falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Following the film, stay for an engaging community conversation and expert panel where we will explore practical strategies, warning signs, and the local resources that empower our neighbors to remain safe and independent. Pizza and popcorn will be provided. Register by emailing information@fhnn.org to be added to the list.

Meet up with Barbara Diamant for a 50-minute walk starting at 10 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 Barbara if you would like to be added to her list or to let her know to look for you. BMAV Walkie Talkies meets each week unless it is predicted this morning to be raining or over 80 degrees, in which case the walk is cancelled for the week.

This theatrical tea at Strathmore will honor Shakespeare’s birthday with musical performance, along with a presentation about his life and his most popular works. The event is capped at 8 and 8 people have already responded positively so that Marilyn could secure the reservation with full payment. The individual cost is $52 per person ($45 + service charge and taxes) payable directly to Marilyn. There is a waitlist currently so please add yourself if interested.

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 9:30-10:30 am, Wednesdays, at the Town of Chevy Chase hall, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, weekly April 1 - May 6. 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.

Montgomery County Candidate Forum: Focusing on the Needs of Older Adults. Join us for virtual Zoom forums to learn more about candidates for At-Large County Council. The discussion will feature brief introductions and moderated questions, all led by our esteemed moderator, former U.S. Congresswoman Connie Morella. Registration is required. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/county-ce

Great Decisions, America‘s largest discussion program on world affairs, is a nationwide program developed a century ago by the Foreign Policy Association with the goal of informing US citizens about the challenges facing our nation. In this small group format, BMAV members will get together to discuss global issues facing America today, in structured sessions led by member Tommy Lamont. Tommy taught history for nearly four decades at top US independent boarding schools, covering US, European, Chinese, and world history, as well as international relations, the Holocaust, and the Atlantic slave trade. She led a Great Decisions discussion group for several years in Massachusetts and is skilled in helping participants discuss sometimes controversial issues in a respectful, engaging, and meaningful way.

We will meet each week for ten weeks - using the Great Decisions program booklet produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Registration is required for this program and participants will need to purchase the Great Decisions booklet ($35) or download ($25) as well as read the materials before each session.

Registration required on the website or by emailing Elizabeth. Capped at 10.