www.littlefallsvillage.org
4701 Sangamore Road, S-232, above the Safeway
(301) 320-3267
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LFV doings!
JULY * AUGUST * SEPTEMBER 2021
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LFV Member and Volunteer Outings Have Resumed!
Our Season's FIRST Outing was a Guided Tour of DC Monuments
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A few of the notes we've received: |
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Jim, You made our visit to the Eisenhower, Disabled Veterans and Native American Memorials very memorable. Your depth of knowledge, not only about the museums, but many other interesting facts about Washington, D.C. is remarkable. And your "behind the scenes" tidbits made the history come alive. Thank you for sharing.- LC & SC
It was a great day...Jim was great - informative, clear, humorous, fun, personable.- JN
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Lisa, Thanks for all your excellent organizing for this lunch/brunch on the 22nd. Enjoyed this morning’s [meditation] Zoom session as well...
I do not think there is any Village group as good as the LFV . . . SD
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Hello Lisa, What a terrific ending of the week. I thoroughly enjoyed the lecture by Pat and her trusty assistant [with the Minneapolis Institute of Art] It seems like a versatile and interesting museum. Maybe we will be able to visit sometime in the future. Until then I will satisfy that desire via the internet. Aren't we lucky with all that is available to us electronically?? Thanks again for the fabulous programs LFV keeps coming up with! - JS |
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We are so excited to re-start LFV in-person services, outings & events, safely and consistent with CDC, state and county guidelines. Throughout the long pandemic year and currently, LFV volunteers provide many vital services to our members including transportation, grocery shopping, errands, tech support, check-in calls and four COVID vaccine clinics! The Advisory Team volunteers bring fresh ideas to the expansion and evolution of LFV.
In June, we re-started in-person services and events. Our first outing was an amazing tour of DC monuments with fabulous tour guide Jim Carr and 20 LFVers! Followed by Lunch Bunch & Bridge, and soon to be followed by Men's Lunch, Glenstone & Hillwood Garden visits, a boat tour of the Anacostia River, Monuments by Moonlight bus tour, Windridge Vineyard and a day trip to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. LFV's popular zoom museum docent tours continue to expand to out-of-town museums, including museums in Nashville, New York City, Fort Worth, and the Boston area. Zoom is easier than flying there! Our well-attended speaker series continues through zoom until further notice, conveniently brought right to your computer screen.
The resilience of LFV Members & the generosity & kindness of LFV Volunteers are an inspiration to all - THANK YOU!
Check out LFV programs and events in this Doings Newsletter and remember that the LFV calendar is also found on our website www.littlfallsvillage.org
I look forward to seeing you all soon! - Lisa
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Maryland MyIR is a free website service that allows consumers to view and print copies of their official vaccination records directly from ImmuNet, Maryland's immunization information system. ImmuNet is used by healthcare providers to securely maintain vaccination records for Maryland residents of all ages and was developed through a partnership between Maryland Department of Health and Scientific Technologies Corporation with support from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vaccination records produced by Maryland MyIR come from information stored in ImmuNet. If you think your vaccination records are incorrect, contact your healthcare provider.
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Stay up-to-date on ALL your vaccinations!
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ZOOM SPEAKER EVENTS
HOW TO REGISTER
Click the registration link included with each event description and complete registration form.
Zoom Log-in information will be emailed to you following your registration.
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 5 PM
TWO DAYS BEFORE EACH EVENT
A reminder will be sent the day before the event. If you haven't received the reminder, contact the LFV office at least one day prior to the event.
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TO REQUEST CLOSED CAPTIONING, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION OR OTHER DEAF / HARD OF HEARING SERVICES FOR LIBRARY SPEAKER EVENTS, PLEASE E-MAIL INFO@LITTLEFALLSVILLAGE.ORG
WITH FIVE BUSINESS DAYS NOTICE
AND INCLUDE EVENT TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE
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ZOOM SPEAKER EVENTS
1:00-2:30 PM (log-in at 12:45 pm)
A Partnership Between Little Falls Village &
Little Falls Library (MCPL)
** FREE & OPEN TO ALL **
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Wednesday 7/7 The Beauty and Science of the Magnolia Family with Edward M. Barrows, Professor of Biology, Georgetown University. Washington’s Cherry blossoms are in the limelight each year, while Magnolias, equally spectacular flowering trees, are somewhat in the shadows. The aim of this presentation is to tell you more about Magnolias – their evolution, diversity, and flowers – and hear what you have to say about them. This presentation features many colorful, original photos of Magnolia specimens in the Washington, D.C. Area Ecosystem (WDCAE) which includes DC and four surrounding counties, especially Georgetown University and the U.S. National Arboretum. About four of the approximately 224 world Magnolia species are native to the WDCAE and approximately 10 non-native species and 100 of their hybrids and cultivars can be found within this Ecosystem’s gardens, parks, and yards. Bring your Magnolia comments and questions and ride the Magnolia Magic Carpet with me.
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Thursday 7/8 Exploring the Whole-of-Government Approach to Climate Change with Joe Bonfiglio, President Biden’s announcement during the first week of his young Presidency that he would marshal the entire federal government to combat climate change head-on took many by surprise. But in the earliest months of the Biden Administration, we are starting to see this directive in action. The EPA and the State Department have ramped up their engagement, as expected, but we’re also seeing plans emerge from the Department of Transportation, a reinvigorated CEQ and a robust staff of experts driving the agenda in the White House itself. Roughly, six months in, we’ll look at how these efforts are going, explore ways in which Capitol Hill is being helpful (or not) and take stock of the politics of climate change.
Joe Bonfiglio is President of EDF Action, a leading advocacy and political nonprofit, focused on driving climate progress in the U.S.
This event is brought to you by the Council of Former Federal Executives & Associates (COFFE).
Registration Link:
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Wednesday 7/28 Advanced Care Planning Workshop with Mary Ann Buckley and Jeremy Rachlin. Are you confused about what is meant by an Advance Directive, Living Will, 5 Wishes, MOLST, Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney? You are not alone.
Sharing your wishes requires completing legal and financial documents, but which ones are right for you? Who should have the documents? Where should they be kept? Getting your affairs in order requires time and planning, especially if you're unsure of what you need and when you need it.
Join us for a FREE Advance Care Planning Workshop to gain practical information on Advance Care Planning as well as Estate Planning: Wills, Probate, Assets.
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Mary Ann Buckley, LCSW-C, C-ASWCM, graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and gained her master’s degree in Social Work at The University of Maryland in Baltimore.
The majority of Mary Ann’s thirty-year Social Work career has been focused on working with older adults. Mary Ann has worked with older adults and their family members directly and in an administrative capacity. She has lead community Alzheimer's Support Groups and Hospital-based Stroke Support Group. She has also provided presentations to senior groups, churches, and Social Workers on aging-related issues. She joined Corewood Care Management in May 2018 as the Senior Director of Care Management.
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Jeremy Rachlin chairs the Estate and Trust Practice Group at the Bethesda, Maryland law firm of Bulman, Dunie, Burke & Feld. He provides estate planning, trust administration, estate litigation, and probate services to clients across the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Jeremy has been recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine and District of Columbia Super Lawyers Magazine as amongst the top 5% of Maryland and D.C. estate attorneys each year from 2012 through 2021, has been recognized by Bethesda Magazine as a top estates attorney in Montgomery County, and presently serves as an Executive Officer of the Montgomery County Bar Foundation.
Registration Link:
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: LFV Weekly Tech Group
10:00-12:00 pm.
THURSDAYS: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
TUESDAYS: 6, 13, 20, 27
Unlock the capabilities of your iPhone, iPad, laptop, iMAC, MacBook! Sessions address issues, questions and/or problems raised by those in attendance. Basic to advanced levels are welcome. If you would like to sign up for Tech sessions, or you have any questions, please contact Bob by email RFG1647@icloud.com .
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
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TUESDAYS in July, 1-1:30 pm: Weekly Mindfulness Meditation.
July 6, 13, 20, 27 Meditation sessions will be guided by Tineke Mulder.
Thirty minutes of guided meditation presented by a talented and experienced rotation of guides.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
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WEDNESDAYS in July, 10:00-12 Noon. LFV Bridge Group. July Dates: 7, 14, 21, 28.
Meets weekly at the Sumner Village Community Center, 4920 Sentinel Drive. Fully Vaccinated people only. Join us for a friendly and enjoyable morning; we will help you with a partner match.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL - All ages & all levels are welcome.
Allow time to get a free parking pass at the Sumner Village Guard House at the entrance to the complex.
No Reservation Needed.
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Thursday 7/8, 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Sawbuck Salon. Discussion of financial topics as determined by the group. Hosted by Gabrielle Grunau & Bill Grosshandler. RSVP for Zoom-in information to: bill.gabrielle@gmail.com
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
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Friday 7/16, 10:30am-11:30 am. About Face. Drawn from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s rich collection of paintings, drawings, and photographs, this tour will explore the multifaceted genre of portraiture across time and cultures. Portraits can represent who we are, who we want people to think we are, and who we wish to be. In this tour we will examine how various aspects of a portrait contribute to our understanding of the person being represented. This tour also provides an exciting opportunity to place selected museum works in dialogue with portraits from two exhibits currently at the Met: Alice Neel and The Medicis.
This ZOOM event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village & Friendship Heights Neighbors Network.
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
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Tuesday 7/20, 12:00 - 1:30 pm: Mens Lunch. Meet at Gregorio's in the Sumner Mall at 12:00. LFV has reserved the outside space (will move indoors if rain). This event is for vaccinated members and volunteers only. Separate checks. Rides arranged for members only.
Contact the LFV office if are a member and need a ride.
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Friday 7/23, 10:30-11:30 am. American Impressionism The Smithsonian American Art Museum has one of the finest and largest collections from the last quarter of the nineteenth century, including American Impressionists. A generation of artists studied abroad and absorbed ideas that were revolutionizing painting in France. On this special docent tour, you will see the paintings of Mary Cassatt, Childe Hassam, Frank Weston Benson, and John Henry Twachtman. Mary Cassatt lived much of her adult life in France where she befriended Degas and exhibited with the French Impressionists. Cassatt often created images of the social and private lives of women. Frederick Childe Hassam was noted for his urban and coastal scenes. Along with Cassatt and John Henry Twachtman, Hassam was instrumental in promulgating Impressionism to American collectors, dealers, and museums. He produced over 3,000 paintings, oils, watercolors, etchings, and lithographs over the course of his career.
This ZOOM event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village & Friendship Heights Neighbors Network.
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
Registration Link:
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Monday 7/26 Short Fiction Reading Group 4:00-5:00 pm.
July Selection: TBD
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Tuesday 7/27, 12:30 - 2:00 pm. Lunch Bunch: The Irish Inn at Glen Echo, 6119 Tulane Avenue. LFV has reserved space in the private dining room. Enjoy a lovely lunch and share in delightful conversations with old and new friends; separate checks.
Car pooling is suggested. Rides arranged for members only. Contact the LFV office if you need a ride.
email to LFV with “Lunch July” in the subject line.
Limited Spaces.
Vaccinated LFV Members & Volunteers Only
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Friday 7/30, 10:30-11:30 am. Permanent Collection and Architecture Highlights of the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas. The Kimbell Art Museum’s collection comprises highly curated Antiquities, European Art, Asian Art, Art of the Ancient Americas, and African and Oceanic Art. Highlights of the collection will be presented along with an architectural tour. The museum’s original building, designed by Louis I. Kahn, opened in 1972, has become a mecca of modern architecture. Kahn preferred simple forms and natural materials: travertine, concrete, white oak, metal and glass. Renzo Piano’s low-slung, colonnaded pavilion acknowledges the original building in its design and materials.
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
This ZOOM event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village& Friendship Heights Neighbors Network.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MEETINGS
Members & Volunteers Only
Monday 7/19, 1:00-2:30 pm: LFV Planning Committee
Meets at the LFV office.
Wednesday 7/21, 7:00 - 8:30 pm: LFV Zoom Board Meeting.
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ZOOM SPEAKER EVENTS
1:00-2:30 PM (log-in at 12:45 pm)
A Partnership Between Little Falls Village & Little Falls Library (MCPL)
** FREE & OPEN TO ALL **
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Thursday 8/12 Learning to Smell with Don Wilson. Smell plays a surprisingly important role in our lives, and research is starting to open the door as to how this enigmatic sensory system gives us the power to explore the chemical world in which we live. We will talk about how humans and other animals use their sense of smell for everything from finding food, to bonding with family, to avoiding danger. We will dive into how our brains allow us to use odors to do these things, and how odors become so tightly linked to emotion and well-being. Most odors we experience are complex mixtures of many different chemicals and our olfactory systems learn to group these mixtures into distinct aromas. Thus, the ability to distinguish between the scent of jasmine and strawberry, or between a Merlot and a Pinot Noir, requires the olfactory system to learn and remember complex patterns. This places memory at the heart of our ability to smell and identify odors. Unfortunately this makes smell vulnerable to many different disorders such as dementia. We will talk about smell in health and disease and some simple ways to train your nose to extract all the richness of the smelly world.
Don Wilson received his Ph.D. in psychology from McMaster University and was a post-doctoral fellow in psychobiology at the University of California at Irvine. He is currently Director and Senior Research Scientist of the Emotional Brain Institute at the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research and Professor (tenured) of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Neuroscience & Physiology at New York University Langone School of Medicine. His research focuses on the interaction between memory and perception, especially in olfaction, as well as how experience shapes brain circuits across the lifespan from early development to aging.
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Wednesday 8/25 Sugarloaf: A Small Mountain with Big History with Ralph Buglass. Learn about the remarkable "out-size" history -- and connections to important people -- of this little mountain on the western edge of Montgomery County. Our speaker is Ralph Buglass. The presentation will be a virtual, fast-paced visit through lots of pictures --including vintage photos from the Library of Congress-- highlighting Sugarloaf Mountain's extraordinary history that includes a structure designed for the summit of the mountain by the 20th century's most famous architect that instead became one of the most visited museums in New York City, consideration as Camp David site, its commemorative stamp, how it was designed as one of the first “national natural landmarks”, its unique flora and fauna, and unusual business enterprises that were located in its shadow
Ralph Buglass is a frequent speaker for Montgomery History, the county historical society, and an instructor at area lifelong learning programs. A retired communications professional, he recently co-authored a pictorial history of Rockville as part of the nationwide Images of America series. He has a BA in American history and MA in journalism from Cornell and American Universities, respectively. As an elementary student, he got his first library card from the then-newly opened Little Falls Library.
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TUESDAYS in August, 1-1:30 pm: Weekly Mindfulness Meditation.
August 3, 10: Guide TBD
August 17 and 21 sessions will be guided by Tineke Mulder.
Thirty minutes of guided meditation presented by a talented and experienced rotation of meditation guides.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: LFV Weekly Tech Group, 10-12 pm.
TUESDAYS: 3, 10, 17, 21
THURSDAYS: 5, 12, 19, 26
Unlock the capabilities of your iPhone, iPad, laptop, iMAC, MacBook! Sessions address issues, questions and/or problems raised by those in attendance. Basic to advanced levels are welcome. If you would like to sign up for Tech sessions, or you have any questions, please contact Bob by email RFG1647@icloud.com .
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
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WEDNESDAYS in August, 10:00-12 Noon. LFV Bridge Group.
August Dates: 4, 11, 18, 25
Meets weekly at the Sumner Village Community Center, 4920 Sentinel Drive. Fully Vaccinated people only. Join us for a friendly and enjoyable morning; we will help you with a partner match.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL - All ages & all levels are welcome.
Allow time to get a free parking pass at the Sumner Village Guard House at the entrance to the complex.
No Reservation Needed.
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Friday 8/6, 10:30-11:30 am. Designing the New: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style is a touring exhibition from The Frist in Nashville and is co-organized by Glasgow Museums and the American Federation of Arts. Combining influences from the Arts and Crafts movement, Celtic Revival, and Japonism, Glasgow artists created their own modern design aesthetic, synonymous with sleek lines and emphatic geometries expressed in a wide range of materials. The exhibition presents 165 works of fine and decorative art, including architectural drawings, books, ceramics, furniture, posters, textiles, and watercolors, drawn from Glasgow’s most significant public and private collections.
This ZOOM event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village & Friendship Heights Neighbors Network.
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
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Tuesday 8/17 2:00-3:30pm. Memory Loss and Communication. Village volunteers and members are invited to register for a free training program led by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter. The program will cover both communication and behavior difficulties experienced by those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia and how their caregivers and families can manage these situations more effectively.
Do you want to learn more about how to be comfortable and successful communicating with people with neuro-cognitive difficulties? How to approach, reach them, and find a better way to lessen frustrations? This program will give you real-life tools you can use as you navigate the difficulties of being a care partner to a family member or to individuals you interact with as a volunteer.
Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common triggers, and learn strategies to help manage some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
This event is coordinated by Bethesda Metro Area Village.
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
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Thursday 8/19, 4:30 to 5:30 PM Sawbuck Salon. Discussion of financial topics as determined by the group. Hosted by Gabrielle Grunau & Bill Grosshandler.
OPEN TO LFV M&V ONLY:
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Friday 8/20 10:30-11: 30 am Going to the Sea. Join in a docent-led nautical tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection. Images of the sea, ships, and the people who enjoy them will make you wish you were there.
This ZOOM event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village & Friendship Heights Neighbors Network.
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
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Monday 8/23 Short Fiction Reading Group 4:00-5:00 pm.
August Selection: TBD
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Tuesday 8/24, 12:30 - 2:00 pm: Lunch Bunch, Meet at Hunter's Bar & Grill (previously called Hunter's Inn), 10123 River Road, Potomac. LFV
has reserved space in the private dining room. This event is for vaccinated members and volunteers only. Separate checks.
Limited spaces!
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ADMINISTRATIVE MEETINGS
Members & Volunteers Only
Monday 8/16, 1:00-2:30 pm: LFV Planning Committee. Meets at the LFV office.
Wednesday 8/18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm: LFV Zoom Board Meeting
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ZOOM-IN SPEAKER EVENTS
1:00-2:30 PM (log-in at 12:45 pm)
A Partnership Between Little Falls Village & Little Falls Library (MCPL)
FREE & OPEN TO ALL
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Thursday 9/9 How the Kennedy's Changed the World. The Kennedys in the World, a new book by Lawrence Haas, tells a new, rich, fascinating, and consequential story about Jack, Bobby, and Ted Kennedy. From an early age the brothers developed a deep understanding of the different peoples, cultures, and ideologies around the world; a keen appreciation for the challenges that such differences created for the United States; and a strong desire to reshape America’s response to them.
From their childhoods in the first half of the 20th century, the brothers were prodded by their parents to learn and care about the world – and told they could shape America’s role in it. For more than six decades after World War II, the brothers shaped broad issues of war and peace as well as the U.S. response to almost every major global challenge of their times: the Soviet Union and China, the Cold War and Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Chile, Nicaragua and El Salvador, Korea and Vietnam, South Africa and Northern Ireland, and Iraq (twice).
In their time, America was what it remains today – the world’s greatest power, with roles and responsibilities that stretch across the planet. Consequently, as the brothers remade America’s empire, they invariably changed the world.
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Lawrence Haas, a former senior White House official and award-winning journalist, is Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, a foreign affairs columnist, and an author. He writes widely on foreign affairs, is quoted often in newspapers and magazines, and appears frequently on TV and radio. Over the years, his writings have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and scores of other newspapers, At the White House, Haas was Communications Director for Vice President Gore and, before that, for the Office of Management and Budget. He is the author of six books. including The Kennedys in the World: How Jack, Bobby, and Ted Remade America’s Empire, released in March of 2021. His most recent previous book, of 2016, is Harry and Arthur: Truman, Vandenberg, and the Partnership That Created the Free World, which the Wall Street Journal named one of its top ten non-fiction books of the year.
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WEDNESDAYS in September, 10:00-12 Noon. LFV Bridge Group.
September Dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Meets weekly at the Sumner Village Community Center, 4920 Sentinel Drive. Fully vaccinated people only. Join us for a friendly and enjoyable morning; we will help you with a partner match.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL - All ages & all levels are welcome.
Allow time to get a free parking pass at the Sumner Village Guard House at the entrance to the complex.
No Reservation Needed.
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TUESDAYS in September, 1-1:30 pm: Weekly Mindfulness Meditation. Thirty minutes of guided meditation.
September 7, 14, 21, 28 meditation sessions will be guided by Tineke Mulder.
FREE & OPEN TO ALL
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: LFV Weekly Tech Group, 10-12 pm
TUESDAYS: 7, 14, 21, 28
THURSDAYS: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Unlock the capabilities of your iPhone, iPad, laptop, iMAC, MacBook! Sessions address issues, questions and/or problems raised by those in attendance. Basic to advanced levels are welcome. If you would like to sign up for Tech sessions, or you have any questions, please contact Bob by email RFG1647@icloud.com .
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
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Friday September 3, 10:00-12:30pm. Glenstone Tour and Lunch. Glenstone is a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and nature into a serene and contemplative environment. Join us for a leisurely stroll through Glenstone's beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Enjoy lunch at the Patio Café which offers outdoor dining, weather permitting.
Transportation by car pool. Golf cart shuttles available from the parking lot to the main building. Free event + lunch cost.
Ticketed entry for the LFV Group: 10:00 am. Rain or shine.
LFV Members & Volunteers Only - RSVP for limited spaces by Friday, August 20.
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Friday, September 10 at 10:30 – 11:30 Richard Neumann Collection: Reclaimed Art. This is a docent-led tour of the Richard Neumann Collection currently on loan to the Worcester Art Museum in recognition of Dr. Neumann's commitment to make his collection accessible to the public.
The Richard Neumann exhibit presents 14 paintings and sculptures from the once extensive art collection of Dr. Richard Neumann (1879-1959), recently reunited following his and his family's efforts over 75 years to regain possession of them. Following Nazi Germany's annexation of Austria in 1938, Neumann's collection was seized through forced sales as the family fled first from Vienna and later from Paris to Cuba. This exhibition presents the extraordinary story of Richard Neumann—a discerning collector committed to promoting the role of the arts in civic life, the family's persecution during World War II, and the long struggle to reassemble the collection. It represents a small fraction of his collection that has been successfully restituted to his heirs.
This ZOOM event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village & Friendship Heights Neighbors Network.
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This is an event the Planning Committee is exploring. Are you interested? Send me an email with 'Vineyard' in the subject line.
Saturday September 11 (Rain Date September 18), Early Evening (4:30 pm arrival) Trip to Windridge Vineyard, 15200 Darnestown Road, Darnestown, MD.
Carpool: 35 minutes' drive. Seating outside with some tables in a covered area. Price packages are $18 (3 half glasses), $20 (wine tasting 5 glasses), $38 (wine tasting + cheese board), or $40 (wine tasting + vineyard tour). Food trucks on site: Sept 11 Greek & Persian / Sept 18 (African / Ghanian). Costs paid by each person for the package they select.
This ZOOM event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village & Friendship Heights Neighbors Network
RSVP by August 30.
Members &Volunteers of LFV only and guest.
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Friday, 9/24 Hillwood Garden Docent-led Tour and Lunch. Whether you are a first-time visitor or long-time member, there is always something new to discover at this hidden attraction in Washington, D.C. Join us for an on-site guided tour of Hillwood's magnificent gardens. There will also be an opportunity for self-guided tours of the Mansion and lunch in café.
Cost: Hillwood members free / all other seniors $15 payment required 2 weeks prior to LFV office. Mail checks to the LFV office.
SPACE IS LIMITED - - - Register by September 6
LFV Members & Volunteers Only
Registration Link:
Rain date: October 1
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Monday 9/27 Short Fiction Reading Group 4:00-5:00 PM. September Selection: TBD
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Tuesday 9/28, 12:30 - 2:00 pm: Lunch Bunch Meet at Gregorio's in the Sumner Mall at 12:30. LFV has reserved the outside
space. The rain date is Thursday, September 30, same time. This event is for vaccinated members and volunteers only. Separate checks.
Limited spaces!
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Thursday 9/30, 4:30 to 5:30 PM Sawbuck Salon. Discussion of financial topics as determined by the group. Hosted by Gabrielle Grunau & Bill Grosshandler.
OPEN TO LFV M&V ONLY:
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ADMINISTRATIVE MEETINGS
Members & Volunteers Only
Monday 9/13, 1:00-2:30 pm: LFV Planning Committee
Meets at the LFV office.
Tuesday 9/14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm: LFV Zoom Board Meeting
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ZOOM-IN SPEAKER EVENTS
1:00-2:30 PM (log-in at 12:45 pm)
A Partnership Between Little Falls Village & Little Falls Library (MCPL)
** FREE & OPEN TO ALL **
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Thursday 10/14 Four Strategies for Living a Nourished Life with Carla Johnston, DCN, MA, MS, CNS, LDN. When we hear the word Nutrition, we may think of what is on the plate. When we hear the word Nourishment, we can think about what is on life’s plate.
Nutrition is certainly an important key to health, and for me, the conversation goes beyond food choices. When creating our health and wellness goals, especially as we continue to age, it is important to consider all influences that could impact our ability to adapt and shift. Life brings change, and we often need to adapt our plans accordingly. In this presentation, we will focus on four strategies that allow us to live a Nourished Life!
Dr. Carla Johnston is a licensed and board-certified nutritionist in Maryland who recently completed her doctorate in clinical nutrition. She currently holds an M.S. in Herbal Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, along with an M.A. in Applied Sociology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she focused on the impact of chronic illness on aging adults. Dr. Johnston is a clinical practitioner who is a passionate advocate for aging adults seeking to incorporate health positive behaviors; partnering with those seeking to live their best lives. She is also the Associate Director of Community Outreach and Partnerships at Maryland University of Integrative Health.
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Wednesday 10/27 Complementary Health Practices: An Overview with Carla Johnston, DCN, MA, MS, CNS, LDN. Traditional medicine allows us to incorporate wisdom from many cultures and centuries of practice. Contemporary medicine allows us to examine the evidence, the clinical applications of traditional medicine. For example, CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) has now been replaced with Integrative Medicine and Health. This shift illustrates the importance for each of us to be an active participant in our health and wellness care.
By incorporating both, we tap into our innate wisdom and allow us to tap into the wisdom that ultimately supports our body, mind, and soul. It proves to be beneficial for those seeking health goals as well as for those who are currently experiencing health challenges.
Dr. Carla Johnston is a licensed and board-certified nutritionist in Maryland who recently completed her doctorate in clinical nutrition. She currently holds an M.S. in Herbal Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, along with an M.A. in Applied Sociology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she focused on the impact of chronic illness on aging adults. Dr. Johnston is a clinical practitioner who is a passionate advocate for aging adults seeking to incorporate health positive behaviors; partnering with those seeking to live their best lives. She is also the Associate Director of Community Outreach and Partnerships at Maryland University of Integrative Health.
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Thursday 11/4 How Fashion Survived WWII in Paris, London and New York with Elizabeth Lay, Design Historian, Curator, and Professor at GWU.
Fashion changed very little during WWII as scarcity defined each designers’ style. Behind wide shoulders and fitted suits, the apparel industry struggled to survive. The war’s impact reached beyond the industry itself as fashion houses and the supporting crafts employed thousands of people and accounted for a significant portion of each country’s GDP. Individually the Allied design centers faced different challenges: Paris was occupied by the Nazis, London sustained relentless bombing raids, and New York was hungry for fashion which some hoped the American would supplant the French. The talk will examine the war time conditions and how each center endured and ultimately flourished through creativity, innovation, and celebration.
Elizabeth Lay is a Design Historian and the Curator at Montgomery History’s Beall Dawson House and Stonestreet Museum in Rockville. She holds a Master’s degree in the History of Decorative Arts from the Smithsonian-GMU program in Design History, specializing in 20th century textiles, fashion, and women designers. Additionally, Elizabeth Lay is an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University teaching Women Designers of the Twentieth Century and 20th Century Costume.
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Monday 10/4, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm. Anacostia Boat Tour (Rain Date is October 7). Leave at 11:30 to travel to the Bladensburg Waterfront Park, boat departs dock at 1:00, returns to dock at 3:00. Join us on a guided pontoon boat tour of the Anacostia River with members of the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS). Learn about the river’s history, culture, ecology, development, and challenges of the Anacostia River, and the work AWS is doing to restore and protect the Anacostia River and its watershed communities. The 2-hour pontoon boat tour will travel along the river’s main stream from Maryland into D.C. We will be joined by two staff from AWS.
Transportation to the Bladensburg Waterfront Park to be determined, located at 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg. This is a free event, optional donations to AWS.
LFV Members & Volunteers Only – RSVP for limited spaces by September 20.
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This is an event the Planning Committee is exploring. Are you interested? Send me an email with 'Fallingwater' in the subject line.
Tuesday October 12 or Wednesday October 13, Day Trip to Fallingwater, chartered bus, leave 8:30 am & return 8:30 pm. Frank Lloyd Wright’s design of Fallingwater in 1935 was inspired by nature’s forms and principles, where materials, colors and design motifs were all derived from the natural features of the woodland site where it was built. Fallingwater best exemplifies Wright’s philosophy of organic architecture: the harmonious union of art and nature. In 2019 UNESCO inscribed Fallingwater, and seven other Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, marking the first modern architecture designation on the UNESCO World Heritage List in the United States. More info on their website: Fallingwater
This event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village & Friendship Heights Neighbors Network.
Members & Volunteers of LFV. May open to non-members for additional charge, if space. Cost to be determined based on bus rental, will include Fallingwater House tour.
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Friday 10/22 10:30-11:30 Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magic of Murano. This exhibition brings to life the Venetian glass revival of the nineteenth century on the famed island of Murano and the artistic experimentation the city inspired for artists such as John Singer Sargent and James McNeill Whistler.
In addition to works by Sargent and Whistler, the exhibition features paintings and prints by Frank Duveneck, Thomas Moran, William Merritt Chase, Maurice Prendergast, Maxfield Parrish, Louise Cox, and Ellen Day Hale. These are featured alongside rarely seen Venetian glass mosaic portraits and glass cups, vases, and urns by the leading glassmakers of Murano, including members of the legendary Seguso, Barovier, and Moretti families. Remarkable works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection join loans from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and dozens of other distinguished public and private collections.
This ZOOM event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village & Friendship Heights Neighbors Network
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This is an event the Planning Committee is exploring. Are you interested? Send me an email with 'Moonlight' in the subject line.
Wednesday November 3, 6:45-10:00 pm. Monuments by Moonlight, narrated Bus Tour. Experience the beauty and awe of our country's most stirring monuments in a whole new way... by moonlight. Will stop at selected monuments. Optional to get off the bus at those brief stops. Possible stops include Eisenhower, WWII, Roosevelt and MLK monuments. If interest, can leave earlier and stop for dinner, maybe at SW waterfront?
This ZOOM event is a collaboration between Little Falls Village & Friendship Heights Neighbors Network
Members & Volunteers of LFV only.
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I want to highlight a weekly event in our community that is not to be missed! The Brookmont Farm Market is a year-round open-air extravaganza of over 30 chefs, bakers, and farmers plus craftspeople in the center of the Brookmont Village Green. Every Wednesday the space comes alive from 3-7:30 with wonderful FREE music concerts, food trucks, and more. The market is volunteer-run and does not charge vendors to participate - a unique model for supporting these wonderful, immigrant-owned, small businesses. Feast on Spanish fare from Jose Andres' Pepe food truck while you listen to jazz standards. Sample the wine and delicious baked goods. Relax in a beautiful family-friendly green space that even welcomes pups!
Enjoy just-picked fruits and produce, dairy, jewelry and ceramics from Turkey, textiles from India, soaps and scents from France, and a wide array of produce and prepared healthy and organic foods including gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan options. Whatever your preference, the Brookmont Farm & Craft Market has it! Come to shop and stay for dinner and music. In front of 6423 Broad Street, Bethesda, MD 20816.
Here is the pre0rder link:
Instagram link: @BrookmontMarket.
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Continued thanks to the LFV Board of Directors for their leadership, guidance & support of our Members & Volunteers as a new 'normal' returns to our landscape.
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Peter Loew
Margie Ott
Steve Herman
Janet Moyer
Gabrielle Grunau
Ann Humphrey
Lisa Owen
Sandy Roy
Harriet Edleson
Karen Riibner
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LFV MEMBER SERVICES
Let us know as soon as possible when you need services. At least two weeks notice will help us find the perfect volunteer match! It is never to early to schedule LFV volunteer assistance - we're already scheduling October rides!
Need Zooming Help? It's a great way to stay connected and enjoy LFV's large number of zoom events. Over 3,400 people zoomed into LFV events during 2020 and over 3,200 so far this year! Let us know if you need help to become a zoom-in pro.
Face Masks & Sanitizers are available in the LFV office. Email or call the office for more information.
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Special thanks to the Glen Echo Fire Department for their support during our four recent COVID Vaccination Clinics. |
Exciting News!
The time has come for
Simon Says Yoga to
RE-OPEN!
SATURDAY, JULY 10th
We will open our doors for morning classes.
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Simon Says Yoga, a local community Yoga studio, is Reopening after 16 months!
We’d love to welcome you to our Beautiful Studio.
We offer Many Levels of Yoga, Pilates, Zumba & Meditation.
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Students must be fully vaccinated to attend In-Person classes at this time.
Vaccine Card required on 1st visit. If you can’t find your card, go this website to find it:
Email Shauna, the owner, with any questions:
240-535-5526
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Continued thanks to our AMAZING volunteers who generously give their time to provide vital services that assist our members in maintaining their independence and community connections. |
Shobha Abhyankar
Gretchen Alexander
Rebecca Anzidei
Cecilia Bacigalupo
Judy Bayer
Maurine Beasley
Alex Berger
Mary Ann Bernald
Debbie Bisio
Carolyn Bogardus
Susan C. Brown
Helen Chernicoff
Lois Cohen
Jane Croft
Janet Crossen
Clare Cumberland
Ursula Daniels
Neal Davies
Bridget DeLellis
Gary Ender
Elaine Ferat
Judy Fogt
Shirley Fried
Jennifer Garner
Susanna Gebhard
Cathy Gildenhorn
Elissa Gildenhorn
Tammy Gill
Bob Girouard
Karen Goldstein
Sandy Grant
Keli Gray
Cynthia Green
Bill Grosshandler
Gabrielle Grunau
Rosemary Harding
Susan Harding
Bob Heiderer
Holly Heiderer
Joanne Hellyer
Juanita Hendriks
Lisa Hepp
Eleanor Hillegeist
Frank Huffman
Ann Humphrey
Pamela Ilardo
Mayanne Karmin
Jerry Knight
Bob Kovach
Helene Krasnoff
Heath Krasnoff
Alex LaFrankie
Anne Lauvige
Judy Lentz
Kathie Libby
Patti Mackey
Tom Maher
Lee Mayhew
Sally McCarthy
Kay McGrath
Barbara Meima
Sharon Metcalf
Joan Miaranowski
Andrea Mones
Carolyn Montrose
Cole Montrose
Janet Moyer
Jane North
Barbara Norton
Marian O'Brien
Mary O'Donoghue
Mary Kate O'Neill
Lisa Oswald
Margie Ott
Lisa Owen
Pickett Randolph
Linda Rieger
Karen Riibner
Courtney Roberts
Arnold Rosenthal
Sandy Roy
Lisa Ruedi
Kathryn Scott
Lauren Sherlock
Maribeth Sherman
Meryl Silver
Pauline Siple
Dolores Smith
Todd Smith
Harris Smoak
Louise Smoak
David Storey
Gabrielle Stevens
Betty Taska
Catherine Triay
Manuel Valencia
Nancy Wehr
Jeffrey Weinberg
Liz Wilcox
Margit Williams
Ellen Wormser
Kathleen Zellmer
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Did you know? Many LFV events are FREE & OPEN TO ALL, including the zoom speaker events, weekly zoom meditation sessions and the in-person weekly Bridge Group.
JOIN US!!!
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OUR PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS
WITH THE
FOLLOWING GROUPS CONTINUE TO COMPLIMENT LFV's MANY EVENTS AND EXPAND OUR COMMUNTY OUTREACH
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The Council of Former Federal Executives & Associates (COFFE) |
Friendship Heights Neighbors Network |
Sibley Senior Association’s Aging On Your Terms Conference
Saturday, July 31
FREE
Registration Required
12:30 to 5 p.m. via zoom
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The Aging on Your Terms Conference will provide the information you need regarding various financial instruments, consumer protections, investment issues to meet your philanthropic goals, and the inside scoop about Social Security. Join us to gain information and learn more about resources.
SCHEDULE
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Cora Hume – Homeownership as We Age: The CFPB’s Resources on Reverse Mortgage Loans
1:30 to 1:40 p.m. Break
1:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.: Kate Kramer and Lisa Weintraub Schifferle – Age-friendly Banking Tips and Scam Prevention for Older Adults and Care Partners
2:40 to 2:50 p.m. Break
2:50 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.: Mark Kiner and Jim Blair – Situational Social Security
3:50 to 4 p.m. Break
4 to 5 p.m. Keynote:
Arvette Reid – Planning for the Care You or Your Loved One May Need in the Future
Arvette M. Reid, our keynote speaker, is the Marketing and Outreach Director at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors. She specializes in working with families during retirement. Arvette spent more than 15 years in the Senior Housing and Healthcare Industry. Arvette earned a bachelor of applied science degree in electrical and electronics engineering from the University of Virginia. In addition, she holds a Series 65 securities license.
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Please rsvp before July 15 by calling 202-364-7602 or email:
We will provide the zoom link to all registrants.
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One of our LFV members said these zoom exercise classes are fantastic! Take a look and see what you think. |
By registering with the YMCA Fit & Well Seniors Program you will gain access to virtual fitness classes, wellness clinics, and you will be updated with the most current information on class schedules, upcoming events, and more—and it’s all free! Click here to register!
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Please consider naming LITTLE FALLS VILLAGE as your AmazonSmile charity.
AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible Amazon purchases to a charity of your choice and it's seamless to do! Your Amazon profile remains unchanged and there are no changes in Amazon prices.
IT'S A GREAT AND EASY WAY TO SUPPORT LFV!!!
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Thank You to our Business & Community Supporters.
Please check out
their websites & quality services!
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Activities & Resources -
Montgomery County Public Libraries
Programming and services for adults 50+ designed to reflect our the wide interests.
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Virtual Public Tour: Current Conversations
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Virtual Public Tour: Inspired by Books
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LITTLE FALLS VILLAGE
4701 Sangamore Road
Suite# S-232
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-320-3267
LFV Office hours:
M-Th 9:00 am- 5:00 pm.
Friday service requests are responded to until noon.
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