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JULY 2020 VOLUME 37, NO. 7 www.friendshipheightsmd.gov 301-656-2797

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VILLAGE NEWS Free Zoomfor Beginners class,

see page 6.

Village teens create STEM website for kids

When Covid-19 forced the closing of schools, cancellation of summer programs and wreaked general havoc on schedules, Village teens Asha Dees and Alicia Guevara, seniors at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, jumped into action. They used their talents to ensure kids have access to educational and stimulating activities. Through a partnership with the KID Museum in Bethesda, the teens have created LINKS (Lessons to

Great concerts from the comfort of homeLine-up includes pianist Fred Moyer, a family of young jazz musicians and more

Inspire and Nurture Kids in Science), a website featuring STEM activities for young and aspiring scientists, ages 4 to 17. The website was designed to “link” curious and creative kids to enriching and educational experiences in the sciences, from making slime to constructing Rube Goldberg machines and deciphering coded messages. Accessible 24/7, the site allows kids to pursue their specific interests and complete the lessons at their own

pace. Content is updated weekly with daily themes, from “‘Mad Scientist Lab” on Mondays to “Crack the Code” Tuesdays, to Friday Wrap-ups, which offer real-world applications of experiments conducted during the week. Alicia and Asha will conduct a brief Zoom presentation on Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m., addressing the importance of continuing STEM

Live to 100, see page 5

While concern over Covid-19 and so-cial distancing has forced us to cancel our annual July 4th party at the Village Center, we can still celebrate virtually with music, a fortune teller and greet-ings from local dignitaries. We’ve put together a video com-memorating Independence Day and featuring music from Frank Cassel, the Banjo Man. To access the video, go to our web-site www.friendshipheightsmd.gov. Ariana Lightningstorm, our fortune teller, will conduct reading by ap-pointment on Saturday, July 4, from 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom and from 3 to 4 p.m. by phone. To make an appointment for the phone in tellings, call the Center at 301-656-2797. For Zoom readings, sign up through Sign Up Genius on www.friendshipheightsmd.gov. Space is limited.

Parents and children can learn about the site during a Zoom talk in July

Our Online On Stage concert series offers acts ranging from classical pianists to Western Swing and Blues trios to cool jazz bands and more. The concerts, created especially for Friendship Heights residents and accessible through our website www.friendshipheightsmd.gov, also include programs featuring pop standards, selections from the Great American Songbook, Broadway musicals, and other genres. Pianist Frederick Moyer, a frequent performer in Friendship Heights, plays a video-recital from his home in Dover, New Hampshire. The program moves from classical music to jazz. Through Fred’s own technology, you will hear him play with a symphony orchestra and with a jazz trio, plus you will see his hands (and images related to the music) displayed on the

underside of the piano lid. Silver Sounds features the smooth musical renderings of young performers, Sylvia Garcia, her brother, Hector, and colleague Darian Bess. Sylvia, a junior at the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, started playing the saxophone as a pre-teen. Hector, a junior at Northwestern High School, is a multi-instrumentalist, playing the piano, guitar, bass, drums, and saxophone. Through the magic of technology and Sylvia’s musical editing skills, Hector appears to be playing two instruments simultaneously. Darian, a talented percussionist and music recording technology major at Bethune Cookman University, rounds out the trio. In addition to jazz, the group plays R&B, Latin and funk.

A slightly different July 4th celebration

Continued on page 6, see Concerts

Continued on page 6, see LINKS

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2 Village News July 2020

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Learn to Zoom— it‘s free and easier than you think Zoom has become so popular in the past couple of months that Zoom is now a verb. You’re not going to video call your friend later, you’re going to Zoom them! Ari Fisher, The Tech Mensch, will guide you through downloading the app and joining a meeting during a free “Zoom for Beginners” class on Thursday, July 9, at 1 p.m. Once you’re comfortably on Zoom, he’ll offer hints to help you participate in these videoconferences. Participate via Zoom or over the phone. For phone or access information, call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 or email [email protected].

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Village Council UpdateNew shuttle buses are here!As this issue goes to press, our two new shuttle buses have just arrived and are having Village decals applied. The new Ford Champion 550 LF Transport buses are

low-floor kneeling buses and will replace the current vehicle. Since only one bus runs at a time, there will be a more consistent backup vehicle available if needed. The new buses are expected on the route shortly.

COVID-19 updatesOn June 19, the County entered the next phase of their reopening. This allowed for several types of businesses and activities to resume indoors with restrictions, including retail stores, restaurants, child care centers, gyms, houses of worship, and salons. A complete list of what’s covered in this phase is posted on the COVID-19 section of our website, www.friendshipheightsmd.gov. The Village Center remains closed to the public, as are all rec-reation and senior facili-ties County-wide. We are continu-ing to moni-tor County guidelines to deter-mine when it will be safe to reopen the Center. COVID-19 testing is available at MedStar Clinic, by appointment only, in the Barlow Building, 5454 Wiscon-sin Avenue. Another nearby location is the Righttime Medical Clinic at 4507 Stanford Street, near the inter-section of Wisconsin Avenue and Bradley Boulevard (across from the Trader Joe’s). The CVS at 7809 Wiscon-sin Avenue in Bethesda offers drive-thru testing. We are also checking with the County on additional options for providing testing in our area.

Other action taken at the June 8 Council meeting:

• Voted to enter closed session pursuant to Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(1), to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals.

The next Council meeting, open to the public, will be Monday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. If the Village Center remains closed, the meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

Council approves plan to plant 15 new street treesWe have advertised for bids for the plan approved by the Council at the June 8 Coun-cil meeting to plant 15 new street trees in the Village.The

new trees will be planted on Friendship Bou-levard, The Hills Plaza, and North Park Avenue. The plan includes three species: Nuttall oak, Swamp white oak, and Zelkova. All three types are expected to reach a mature height of at least 50 feet.The Council will consider proposals at the July 13 public meeting.

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Zelkova tree

The hyndrangeas in Humphrey Park are now in full bloom. This is one of many varieties of flowers and plantings in the Village.


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WORKSHOPTWO-PART WRITING SEMINAR Barbara Rosenblatt offers writers the opportunity to share work with other writers under the leadership of an instructor. The goal is to help each other to transform a work in progress to a finished piece. $25. Class meets via Zoom Monday, July 13, and July 20, at 1 p.m.

ONLINE ART CLASSES/ CAMPS ART AND NATURE CAMP (AGES 9-12) This week-long camp combines online discussions of collecting, identifying, and drawing natural objects, with an outdoor treasure hunt. This also includes an animal drawing component. Taught by Kate Samworth. Meets via Zoom on Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. $150 per student. Call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 for details.

ART AND NATURE (ADULTS) Examine the origins of collecting, cataloguing and naming natural objects, and sketch from observation and master drawings. Coursework combines a slideshow and discussion and drawing project to be completed independently after each class. Taught by Kate Samworth. Meets via Zoom on July 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31, 7 to 8 p.m. $150 per student. Sign up by July 6 and pay $125 per student. Call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 for details.

TECH CLASSBEGINNING ZOOM (FREE) Learn the basics of the hottest videoconferencing program— Zoom. Ari Fisher, the Tech Mensch, guides you through downloading the app and joining the Zoom meeting. He’ll offer hints on how to make the most of your Zoom experience. This free class is offered on Thursday, June 9 at 1 p.m. Call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 for details.

ONGOING GROUPSCHESSAn informal group plays chess on Wednesdays, 12 to 2:30 p.m. via Chess.com. https://www.chess.com/live#t=1190666. Call Greg Drury at 202-674-8102 for details.

COFFEE AND CURRENT EVENTSThis long-running discussion group meets Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Currently meets via Zoom. Call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 or email [email protected] for access information.

EXPRESS YOURSELF An aphasia support group, facilitated by Susan Wranik, sponsored by the NIH Suburban Hospital Stroke Program,

meets via Zoom on the second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. Call Susan Wranik at 301-520-2332 or email [email protected] for access information.

FRIDAY FIBER FRIENDSKnitters, crocheters, weavers, and other fiber enthusiasts meet via Zoom on Fridays, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call Joan Lewis at 301-654-7415 for access information.

GREAT BOOKS GROUPPlans to resume meeting every Monday at 10 a.m. via Zoom are underway. For more information, call Jean McNelis at 301-656-6695 or Judith Abrahams at 240-534-2115.

VILLAGE BOOK CLUBThe book club meets one Tuesday morning a month to discuss books chosen by the group. The group is currently meeting via Zoom. Email Sheila Manes at [email protected] for access information. See page 8 for current book selections.

WALKING CLUBThe group is currently meeting via Zoom on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Call Eniko Basa at 301-657-4759 for Zoom access information.

YIDDISHMeets Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. to speak and read in Yiddish. Group is currently meeting via teleconference. Call Maurice Singer at 202-362-0883 for details.

The Center says goodbye to a beloved volunteer

Elizabeth Ross Noyes, a longtime Village resident and volunteer at the Village Center, died April 23 at her home. She was 93. Elizabeth was an enthusiastic and committed member of the Tuesday afternoon tea volun-teers and a former member of the Village Program Advisory Commit-tee, offering suggestions for activities and ways to connect with residents. Elizabeth had an outsized personal-ity, which was fitting considering she

appeared in productions on Broadway in the mid 1940s and early 1950s. After settling in the Washington area in 1964, she did television and radio work, recording voice-overs for NPR’s “All Things Considered.” We will always miss Elizabeth’s humor, wit, caring nature and beautiful smile.

Elizabeth Noyes, right, is shown with fellow tea volunteers Judith Abrahams, center, and Ron Irion, left. Not shown, Dorothy Hall. Photo by Jeanne Pettenati

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TO YOUR HEALTH

Dr. Matthew Mintz will present “Live to 100” on Thurs-day, July 16, at 2 p.m., via Zoom. He’ll use the latest data about longevity and chronic disease to give you the most up to date information regarding what you need to do in order to have a long and healthy life. Topics discussed will include diet, exercise, cancer screenings, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Mintz discussed medical marijuana via Zoom in June. Email [email protected] or call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 for Zoom access or phone-in information.

Dr. Matthew Mintz offers hints on living longer

Caring for your skin Suburban Lecture via Zoom discusses skin care

Changes to your skin are common as you age, and keepng your skin healthy is a lifelong process. Archana Sangha, PA-C, from Rock Creek Dermatol-ogy, will review common skin disorders among older adults, the importance of skin screenings and how to care for your skin, during this month’s Suburban Lec-ture on Wednesday, July 8, at 1 p.m. Email [email protected] or call the Vil-lage Center at 301-656-2797 to register. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the lecture.

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Check our website: www.friendshipheightsmd.gov for instructions on how to use Zoom.

Please be aware that the audience can see and hear you and your surroundings when your video and audio are activated during a Zoom call.

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To sign up for lectures/talks: Call the Village Cen-ter at 301-656-2797 or email [email protected]. Provide your name, email and phone number, and we’ll contact you with the Zoom ID or phone number. For classes: Call the Village Center, provide your name, phone, email or address, and we’ll email or mail a registration form. Payment for classes is by check or a printed credit card authorization only. No credit card information will be taken over the phone; and no one from the Village Center will ever ask you to provide credit card information over the phone. Sign Up Genius, accessible through our website, is available for select programs. You do not need a Sign Up Genius account. Get information about how to set up Zoom from our website, www.friendshipheightsmd.gov or sign up for one of our free monthly introductory classes.

Here’s how to sign up

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame fiddler Shelby Eicher is joined by acclaimed guitarist Randy Crook and bassist Nathan Eicher for a Western Swing/Blues concert guaranteed to get you moving with songs like Sweet Georgia Brown, Chattanooga Choo Choo and Milk Cow Blues. Singer Janet Rutland presents a series from Broadway and the Great American Songbook, with music by Johnny Mercer, and by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Timothy and Charles Roberts of the father-and-son team R2Duo present a piano and classical saxophone performance. Just use the links below to access the performances or go to our website and click on the desired concert. Fred Moyer: https://youtu.be/vn2QM3aBUml

Silver Sounds: https://youtu.be/mUnpNemCFXs

Shelby Eicher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ts49nEM6cE&t=53s

John Hamill’s “Story behind the song- Glenn Miller”: https://www.

youtube.com/watch?v=tlPTX0lX7TU

Janet Rutland sings Johnny Mercer: youtu.be/Rz6HmqvyIGU

Janet Rutland sings Rodgers and Hammerstein: youtu.be/6BlSaI2nyd0

R2Duo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDZsryASsNs

Concerts, continued from page 1

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Managing stress during Covid-19Going out, staying in and staying sane Covid-19 will be with us for the foreseeable future. How do we stay sane? Each of us needs to make wise deci-sions about going out from home in safe ways that protect ourselves and others from infection. Whom should we rely on to inform our decisions? How can I know if I’m being too cautious or not cautious enough? Which outings make more sense, and which don’t? And let’s face it, most of us will continue to spend a lot of time indoors. How do we stay healthy, build our resilience, and keep things in per-spective? Join us virtually on Thursday, July 15, 1 to 2 p.m., when Dr. David Sacks will discuss practical advice from psychology and public health. Call the Center at 301-656-2797 or email [email protected] for Zoom access or phone-in information.

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education from home and ways you and your child can participate in their online community. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. To sign up call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 or email [email protected]. Asha and Alicia are members of the Village Program Advisory Committee.

LINKS, from page 1

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