RSVP FOR EVENTS OF INTEREST
Call (301) 320-3267 or
LFV Library Events held at Little Falls Library
,
5501 Massachusetts Avenue
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Thursday 1/9, 1-2:30 pm:
"Primer on the Primaries"
with Steve Roberts, journalist, author, nationally-syndicated newspaper columnist, chief policy analyst for ABC radio network. As a journalist, Steve tries to use his experience to help folks understand the underlying trends and issues that, as he says, “don’t always show up in the latest Twitter tussle,” and considers himself, “an analyst not an advocate.” The 2020 election will be the 14th presidential campaign Steve Roberts has covered as a bureau chief for the New York Times, and as a Congressional and White House correspondent (ALL).
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Wednesday 1/22, 1-2:30 pm:
"Sustainable Glenstone: Lessons Learned from Building an Earth-Friendly Museum"
with Paul Tukey, Chief Sustainability Officer.
Join Paul
for a review of what it took to build the expanded Glenstone Museum in Potomac, with an emphasis on ideas to use at home and in your community. Paul works with over 140 people, assisting them to make their day-to-day operations green, and also encouraging them to inspire visitors to take steps to protect our environment (ALL).
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Tuesday 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, & 1/28,
LFV Tech Tuesdays.
TWO SESSIONS:
10:00-11:30 am for beginning students & 1:00-2:30 pm for advanced students.
Unlock the capabilities of your iPhone! S
essions address issues/questions/ problems raised by attendees. Additionally, Bob has many "
Tips & Tricks
" he will introduce. Bring laptops and iPads in addition to iPhones, if you can.
LFV Office
(M&V).
Wednesday 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, & 1/29, 10- 12 pm:
LFV Bridge Group.
Sumner Village Comm. Center, 4910 Sentinel Dr. Meets every Wednesday (ALL).
Thursday 1/9, 4:30 - 6:00 pm:
Sawbuck Salon.
Discussion of financial topics as determined by group. Gabrielle Grunau & Bill Grosshandler's home (M&V).
Monday 1/13, 12 pm - 1:30 pm:
LFV Men's Lunch
@
Pralines
.
Join us for great conversation & a tasty lunch. Contact the LFV office if you need a ride. Meets second Monday of each month (M&V).
Tuesday 1/14 & 1/28, 2:00 - 3:30 pm:
LFV Handicrafts Group.
Bring your unique, handcrafted project and join the group for new tips and cheerful conversation. If interested, you can assist Kathy to create toys for shelter animals. The Handicrafts Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are hosted by our members. Please call LFV office for location (M&V).
Thursday 1/16, 10:30 am:
Senior Cinema at the Avalon.
Tickets $5. Movie announced the week prior. Members usually carpool. Call if you need a ride. 3rd Thursday of each month (ALL, transport. for M&V).
Thursday 1/16, 5-6:30:
Happy Hour.
Enjoy a light dinner, beverages, and interesting conversation with LFV friends @
Irish Inn.
Contact the office if you need a ride. Meets one Thursday each month (M&V).
Tuesday 1/21, 12:30 - 2:00 pm:
Lunch Bunch.
Join us for a delicious lunch & friendly conversation!
Contact the LFV office if you need a ride.
Passion Fin,
The Shops at Sumner Place
. Meets third Tuesday of each month (M&V).
Tuesday 1/28, 10:30 - 11:30 am:
Poetry Circle.
Corrian Atwell's home
.
Poetry can have a great influence on us. Bring a poem to share and listen to the poems of others. Enjoy the feelings beautiful words create. Meets last Tuesday of month, call LFV office to confirm space (M&V).
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OUTINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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Sunday January 5, 2020:
Come From Away,
Kennedy Center, 12:30 - 4:30 pm.
Meet at Safeway @ 12:30 for 12:45 departure. 2:00 pm matinee. Tickets $104.94, plus $20 transportation. Confirmed ticket holders only/ Taking names for wait list (M&V).
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Friday January 17, 2020, 9:00 am - 2:15 pm:
Bonnard to Vuillard: The Intimate Poetry of Everyday Life–The Nabi Collection of Vicki and Roger Sant,
The Phillips Collection.
Over 40 rarely-seen paintings and works on paper as well as two major print portfolios from one of the finest private collections of Nabi art in the US. Carpool. Meet at Safeway @ 9:00 for 9:15 am departure. Includes docent tour and lunch at the Cosmos Club. Guided tour tickets $13 plus lunch. Will coordinate carpools (M&V).
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PLANNING AND ADMIN MEETINGS
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Wednesday 1/15, 7:00 - 8:30 pm:
LFV Board Meeting.
LFV Office (M&V).
Monday 1/20, 3:30 - 5:00 pm:
LFV Planning Committee.
LFV Office. Call the office if you want to join in planning great LFV events and outings (M&V).
Thursday 1/23, 4:00-6:00 pm:
Volunteer Training
.
Sandy Roy's house.
Training for those interested in volunteering with Little Falls Village and current LFV volunteers who have not completed this advanced training (ALL).
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LFV LIBRARY EVENTS
Thursday 2/13, 1:00 - 2:30 pm:
"Cultivating Nourishing Relationships as We Age"
with Jane Kerschner, MA Ed, PCC, Retirement Coach. Healthy social interaction is especially important for the aging brain. Ms. Kerschner will help us examine our relationships in order to become more intentional in actions & choices we take with people in our lives (ALL).
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Wednesday 2/26, 1:00-2:30 pm:
"From Iwo Jima to Fallingwater: 30 years Working on Conservation of Sculpture, Decorative Arts, and Historic Objects"
with Connie Stromberg, Art Conservator. Ms. Stromberg will share her experiences in the conservation of historic objects for museums, government agencies, and private collectors mainly in the DC/Baltimore areas (ALL).
ONGOING CLUBS AND GROUPS
Tuesday 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 & 2/25,
LFV Tech Tuesdays.
TWO SESSIONS:
10:00-11:30 am for beginning students & 1:00-2:30 pm for advanced students. Unlock the capabilities of your iPhone! Sessions will address issues/questions/ problems raised by attendees. Additionally, Bob has many "
Tips & Tricks
". Bring laptops and iPads in addition to iPhones, if you can. LFV Office (M&V).
Wednesday 2/5, 1:00 - 2:00 pm:
LFV Book Club.
Tortilla Curtain
by
T.C. Boyle
will be discussed. Additionally, we will talk about book selections for future meetings. Please attend and share your input. Meets at the LFV office the first Wednesday of every other month (M&V).
Wednesday 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 & 2/26, 10:00 am-noon:
LFV Bridge Group.
Sumner Village Community Center, 4910 Sentinel Drive. Meets every Wednesday (ALL).
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Monday 2/10, noon - 1:30 pm:
Men's Lunch
.
Join Todd Smith at his home for
Chili ‘N Fixins
. $5 per person. Contact LFV office if you need a ride (M&V).
Tuesday 2/11 & 2/25,
2:00 - 3:30 pm:
LFV Handicrafts Group.
Bring your unique, handcrafted project and join the group for new tips and cheerful conversation. If interested, you can assist Kathy to create toys for shelter animals. The Handicrafts Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are hosted by our members. Please call LFV office for location (M&V).
Tuesday 2/18, 12:30 - 2:00 pm:
Lunch Bunch
.
Join us for great conversation &
scrumptious
lunch at
Wagshals.
Contact the office if you need a ride. Third Tuesday of each month (M&V).
Thursday 2/20, 10:30 am:
Senior Cinema at the Avalon.
Tickets $5. Movie announced week prior. Members usually carpool. Third Thursday of each month
(ALL, transportation for M&V only).
Thursday 2/20, 4:30 - 6:00 pm:
Sawbuck Salon
.
Discussion of financial topics as determined by group. Gabrielle Grunau & Bill Grosshandler's home (M&V).
Tuesday 2/25, 10:30-11:30 am:
Poetry Circle.
Bob Heiderer's home. Poetry can have a great influence on us. Bring a poem to share and listen to the poems of others. Enjoy the feelings beautiful words create. Meets last Tuesday of month (M&V).
Thursday 2/27, 5-6:30 pm:
LFV Happy Hour.
Enjoy a light dinner, beverages, and interesting conversation with LFV friends @ Passion Fin in Sumner Mall. Contact the office if you need a
ride (M&V).
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OUTINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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Sunday February 2, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm:
Silent Sky
, Ford's Theater
. An inspiring drama, set at Harvard University in the early 1900s, which explores the determination and sacrifices of the women who redefined our understanding of the cosmos.
Meet at Safeway 12:30 for 12:45 departure 2:00 pm matinee.
Tickets $58 (with 10 or more) or $72 (with fewer than 10) plus $20 transportation (M&V).
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Wednesday February 19, 9:15 am - 2:30 pm:
Comic Art: 120 years of Panels & Pages
and
Shall Not be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote.
Library of Congress Building Tour & Exhibits:
Meet at Safeway 9:15 for 9:30 departure. Docent tour of the building, lunch in the Cafe (M&V).
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Saturday February 22, 5:50 - 10:30 pm:
National Philharmonic Black Classical Music Pioneers / pre-concert lecture, dinner, concert /
Strathmore Music Center.
European musical forms gain vibrancy through the influence of African-American traditions and the blending of classical and popular styles. Program includes Wild Strumming of Fiddle by Wynton Marsalis; Violin Concerto No. 1 (1939) by Florence Price, the first African-American woman to be widely recognized as a symphonic composer; the Lyric for Strings (1946) by George Walker, the first African-American composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music; Symphony No. 1 (1930) by William Grant Still, the first symphony written by an African-American composer. Solo violinist is Melissa White.
Meet at Safeway at 5:50 /
Pre-concert lecture 6:45 followed by dinner in the recently expanded Cafe. Concert 8 - 10. Carpool, free parking in garage, or $15 to Valet Park. Tickets approx $50 - $60.
RSVP by January 17
(M&V).
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PLANNING AND ADMIN MEETINGS
Wednesday 2/12, 7:00 - 8:30 pm:
LFV Board Meeting.
LFV Office (M&V).
Monday 2/17, 3:30 - 5:00 pm:
LFV Planning Committee.
LFV Office. Call the office if you want to join in planning great LFV events and outings (M&V).
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Upcoming LFV Library Events
1:00 - 2:30 pm
(
see LFV website for complete description
)
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Tuesday March 10:
Spring Flower Arranging Workshop.
Join members of
The Garden Party
for a discussion of Cherry Trees and why they do so well in our region. We will end with a hands-on arrangement of Cherry Blossoms for you to enjoy at home!
Seats are limited
. FREE event/supplies included (ALL).
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Thursday March 12:
"D.C. History Is America's History"
with Jane Levey, Curator and Managing Editor at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. Ms. Levey is the founder of Summit Historians and the co-author of
Washington Album: A Pictorial History of the Nation's Capital
(ALL).
Wednesday March 25:
"How to Age with Vitality, Dignity, and Humor & Live Life with No Regrets,"
with Chris Palmer who will present an entertaining and interactive workshop on how to get the most out of life and live with more joy, success, and fulfillment (ALL).
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Self-Care for a Healthier You!
Thursday April 2:
"Gait and Balance"
with Julie Shein, PT, CPT, neurologic physical therapist at Bethesda's
Point Performance
. Julie will explain the bio-mechanics of gait and balance and the importance of maintaining physical activity. She will also offer individualized assessments on participants’ balance, and offer her thoughts on the design of an activity program including recommended exercises to improve gait and strengthen balance (ALL).
Wednesday April 22:
"Strengthen your Back & Spine"
with Dr. Mark Klaiman, co-founder of
Point Performance
, & Adam Gershowitz, DPT. A discussion of major causes of lower back pain and current treatment modalities. Will present regarding ways to prevent and manage back pain through a healthy lifestyle approach, including strategies from traditional to alternative (ALL).
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Thursday May 14:
"Planet Word"
with Rebecca Roberts, Journalist and curator of Programming for the new Planet Word Museum, to open in D.C. on May 31. Language is what makes us human. From earliest childhood we weave our words into speech to
co
mmunicate. Let Rebecca inspire and renew your love of words and language (ALL).
Wednesday June 24:
“Climate, Oceans, and Human Health: How the Chesapeake is a Paradigm”
with Dr. Rita Colwell, environmental microbiologist and former Director of the National Science Foundation.
She will
discuss her research findings on the effects of global warming on the spread of infectious diseases through water sources and the impact on global health (ALL).
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Additional LFV Events & Outings
RSVP and Mark your Calendar!
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Sunday March 8:
Bandstand @ The National Theater. 12:45- 5:15.
Bandstand
follows singer / songwriter, Donny Novitski, who leads his wise-cracking gang of jazzers to a national radio contest in search of America’s next big swing band.
Meet at Safeway @ 12:45 for 1 pm departure. 2:00 pm matinee. Tickets $95. plus $20 transportation.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
(M/V).
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Wednesday March 11:
FMMC Free Concert at noon, followed by lunch.
11- 3pm .
The Steinway Gallery, Old Georgetown Rd.
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (pianist is LFV volunteer, Janet Crossen), Moldau by Smetana (duo-piano version), and works for flute and piano.
Concert followed by lunch at City Perch. Meet at Safeway 11 am to carpool (M/V).
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Sunday
March 29:
The Last Ship
starring
Grammy-winning singer S
ting @ The National Theater.
12:45 - 5:15 pm.
When their shipyard finally closes in the 1980's, foreman Jackie White inspires his co-workers to take over the shipyard and build one final ship.
Meet at Safeway @ 12:30 for 12:45 pm departure. 2:00 pm matinee. Tickets $90.50 plus $20 transportation.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
(M/V).
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Sunday April 19:
Great Falls, MD Wildflower Walk with Edd Barrows,
professor of Biology at Georgetown University.
9:00 am - Noon. Meet at Safeway and bring a snack or lunch for a picnic. Rain date is April 26. Transportation: car pool. Plus Park entrance fees / free with a National Park Pass, 1 required for each car (M/V).
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Ongoing @ The Library of Congress:
"Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote."
The story of the largest reform movement in American history with documents and artifacts from the women who changed political history 100 years ago.
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D
id You Know
. . .
Every day of the year
at
6 p.m.
,
The Kennedy Center
hosts a
free performance
as part of its "Performing Arts for Everyone" initiative. No tickets required, seating limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring local, national, and international talents,
Millennium Stage
is "a cultural institution within a cultural institution"
https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming
Are you a lifelong learner interested in current events, music, history, joining a discussion group, arts & literature, and/or more?
Then Oasis is for you! Take a look at their upcoming programs.
Class registration opens Monday, January 6, 10:30 am.
Monday 1/27, 11:30-1:30 pm: COFFE Luncheon - Climate Advocacy in the Year of Greta and the Age of Trump
with Joe Bonfiglio, President of EDF Action, the advocacy partner of the Environmental Defense Fund. Holiday Inn, Westpark, 1900 Ft Meyer Dr, Rosslyn, VA. $25 COFFE members & $30 non-members.
RSVP: coffersvp@bethesda20817.net
Saturday 2/1, 5:00 pm: Music at Redeemer, Beethoven at 250
Heimat Quartet. A
reception to follow.
Reduced price for LFV M&V. Call LFV office for tickets if you are a M/V.
ttp://musicatredeemer.org/concerts
Sunday 2/2, 4:00 pm: Little Flower Concert: Bach to Barn Burners.
Familiar folk melodies arranged in a dazzling and fiery style that only the violin can capture, paired alongside selections of J.S. Bach's masterful Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin.
Saturday 2/8, 2:00 pm
: River Road: A Short History of Black & White: 1850-1963
with Speaker Paige Whitley. Chevy Chase Library. In celebration of Black History Month, join us in a presentation of the history of Westbard from pre-Civil War through Desegregation.
montgomeryhistory.org/moco-historic-towns-and-places/
Saturday 2/15, 7:00 pm: Music at Redeemer, Romantic & Neo-Romantic
Kassia Music. Pre-concert reception@ 6 pm.
Reduced price for LFV M/V. Call LFV office for tickets if M or V.
http://musicatredeemer.org/concerts/
Monday 2/24, 11:30-1:30 pm: COFFE Luncheon - Former Ambassador to China, Stapleton Roy.
Holiday Inn, Westpark, 1900 Ft Meyer Dr, Rosslyn, VA. $25 COFFE members & $30 non-members.
RSVP:
coffersvp@bethesda20817.net
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Senior Driver Safety Information
Senior Driving Improvement Courses with AAA:
seniordriving.aaa.com/maintain-mobility-independence/driver-improvement-courses-seniors/
AARP Smart Driver Course @ Sibley:
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Let us know as soon as possible when you need services, so we have time to make a volunteer match!
A week's notice is just right. Although less than 72 hours notice is difficult to fill, w
e always try to find a match!
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Remember that we can assist with more than just a ride. We can also help with household tasks, provide both
in-person and phone visits,
assist you with transitioning back home after a hospital or rehab stay, & run errands. We can provide handyperson and technical assistance, help with "getting organized," and even work with you in
finding answers to questions you may have.
Just call or
email
the LFV office.
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Technology NEWS
Due to the popularity of
Tech Tuesdays
and the increasing iPhone skills of attendees, Bob Girouard, our Tech Expert, is offering an ADDITIONAL afternoon class each Tuesday for more advanced iPhone users. The times of the 2 classes are:
*
10:00 - 11:30 am
for iPhone beginners
*
1:00 - 2:30 pm
for more advanced iPhone users
Also, if you are interested in purchasing an iPhone for the first time, please attend one of our Tech Tuesdays classes. The first-time purchase of an iPhone can be more complicated than you think and Bob is available to answer your questions.
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NOTES:
M&V = for LFV Members and Volunteers.
ALL = Open to the Public
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Thank you
to our wonderful volunteers who make LFV a community of Neighbors Helping Neighbors!
Our volunteers assisted with transportation, phone calls,
in-person visits, tech/handyperson assistance,
birthday calls, administrative and planning assistance,
library speaker events, outings, docent tours, Happy Hour and Tech Tuesday!
Thank you for your
participation on Committees and Event Planning!
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Shobha Abhyankar
Corrian Atwell
Maurine Beasley
Mary Ann Bernald
Elida Bessalel
Debbie Bisio
David Braun
Susan C. Brown
Mike Cairo
Grady Catterall
Linda Chaletzky
Lois Cohen
Sandy Cohen
Jane Croft
Janet Crossen
Clare Cumberland
Kathy Daniel
Suzanne Dater
Neal Davies
Norma Dugger
Mary Elcano
Gary Ender
Elaine Ferat
Daniel Geselowitz
Bob Giouard
Karen Goldstein
Sandy Grant
Bill Grosshandler
Gabrielle Grunau
Susan Harding
Bob Heiderer
Joanne Hellyer
Steve Herman
Myrna Hernandez
Eleanor Hillegei
st
Russ Hoyga
Ann Humphrey
Mayanne Karmin
Rose Anne Lackovic
Eileen Lavine
Judy Lentz
Peter Loew
Patti Mackey
Linda Martz
Tom Maher
Sally McCarthy
Joni McIlvain
Clare McNutt
Barbara Meima
Grace Mitchell
Andrea Mones
Janet Moyer
Barbara Norton
Jane North
Marion O'Brien
Joan Olevsky
Lisa Oswald
Margie Ott
Lisa Owen
Lani Pearson
Hope Phillips
Hope Platt
Pickett Randolph
Sandy Roy
Lisa Ruedi
Myriam Sanfuentes
Kathryn Scott
Maribeth Sherman
Mary Shivanandan
Meryl Silver
Dolores Smith
Todd Smith
Gabrielle Stevens
David Storey
Julie Stratton
Mamie Terrot
Catherine Triay
Manuel Valencia
Margit Williams
Nancy Wehr
Kathleen Zellmer
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A special thanks to Tina Conroy and our local Girl Scout Troop #34008.
Tina led her wonderful team of scouts in 2 community service days for our LFV members resulting in clean and leaf-free lawns!
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Please WELCOME
Little Falls Village's new members and volunteers to our community when you see them at events and outings!
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Thank You To Our Business and Community Supporters!
Please check out
their websites & quality services!
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Through 3/2020 @Launch Workplaces
Meryl Silver Photography
4701 Sangamore Rd. STE 100N.
Show proceeds benefit
merylsilverphotography.com
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4701 Sangamore Road
Suite# S-232
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-320-3267
info@littlefallsvillage.org
www.littlefallsvillage.org
LFV office hours:
M-Th 9:00 am- 5:00 pm On Fridays service requests are responded to until noon.
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