APRIL 2019 VOLUME 35, NO. 4 www.friendshipheightsmd.gov 301-656-2797
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The members of the Maryland General Assembly are wrapping up the 2019 session and they’ve been quite busy. From prescription drugs to pre-existing conditions to the minimum wage to anti-pollution measures, the legislators tackled a wide range of issues since the session began in early January. Maryland State Senator Susan Lee will let us know what our lawmakers
have been doing in Annapolis and will review the major legislation affecting Village residents during a town meeting at the Village Center on Thursday, April 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. Please call the Vllage Center at 301-656-2797 if you plan to attend.
Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in “Hello, Dolly!”—the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Join us as we take in this delightful revival of the Broadway musical during its national tour on Thursday, June 6, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
We’ll depart from the Village Center at 6 p.m. and should return by 11 p.m. The musical follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a match for the miserly “well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. The cost of the trip is $125, which includes an orchestra ticket, round-trip
“Stars Wars” movie celebration, see page 2.
Concert for Moms and a Diaper Drive,
see page 4.
Continued on page 5, see Hello Dolly
Celebrate our community in April Gather with your friends, family and neighbors as Friendship Heights celebrates Community Day at the Village Center on Saturday, April 13, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Each year, the Village Council recognizes the anniversary of the Village Center with this celebration of friendship. This year will mark the Center’s 33rd year. We’ll feast on delicious barbeque and listen to great music from the David McLaughlin Band. Famous Dave’s will provide two different types of delicious barbeque – including chicken and beef – vegetarian beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, cornbread and rolls. We’ll have cupcakes from Clement’s Bakery for dessert.
“Dolly” arrives in Washington in June
A legislative update from Maryland State Senator Susan Lee
Staying sane in stressful political times Talking about politics can be stressful these days! How can we stay sane? Can we hold civil conversations? On Friday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m., Friendship Heights is contributing to National Conversation Week by holding one of hundreds of conversations taking place across the country. Psychologist Dr. David Sacks will talk about the challenges to civil discourse in our current, often
Continued on page 4, see Conversations
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May the force be with you on May 3 at the Village Center While May 4 may be “May the fourth be with you”day, we just can’t wait so we’re celebrating a day early. Join us on Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m., when we’ll feature the Star Wars classic “Return of the Jedi.” Dress up as your favorite character from the movie franchise. We’ll have Star Wars-inspired treats for your sweet tooth. The event is free, but please call us at 301-656-2797 to let us know if you plan to attend.
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Opportunity for part-time assistant to the Program DirectorWe are looking for a new staff member to help Program Director Anne O’Neil produce our extensive Village Center activities and trips. This 20-hour per week
position is perfect for someone with the right skills who is looking for a job that will be both challenging and fun, with occasional frustration thrown in for good measure! If you have attended activities
at the Center, you might not realize that it only looks easy. It is the skill and hard work of our program staff that makes it all come together.
If you are interested, please send your résumé and a letter of interest to Julian Mansfield, Village Manager, at the Village Center. The job announcement and description are posted on our
website on the “What’s New” page under “Updates.”
Village Council Election May 13The Friendship Heights Village Council election will be Monday, May 13. Polls will be open at the Village Center from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will select all seven Council seats. Election guidelines and candidate information is posted on the Village website. The filing deadline for Council candidates is 5 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019. The League of Women Voters is once again running the election. At its March 11 meeting, the Village Council appointed three election judges: Montgomery County Council member Andrew Friedson (chief judge); William Corey; and Ron Irion.
Program Survey ResultsWe have compiled more data from the program survey that was sent to all residents. A total of 396 surveys
Other Council action taken at the March 11 Council meeting:• Decided not to pursue exterior wall signage at
Humphrey Park.The next Council meeting, open to the public, will be Monday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.
were returned completed. A majority of responses came from owners. Of the surveys submitted, 44% were completed by residents age 75 or older, 30% came from the 60–74 age group, and only 5% from age 18–30. Over 86% of the respondents indicated they read our monthly newsletter, but about 7% said they did not have access to the newsletter. Most did not look at our website on a regular basis and did not visit or use our social media sites. The question about types of concerts residents would like offered at the Center elicited a range of responses. About 60% favored classical music as their first preference, followed by jazz, folk and pop music. On the question about movies at the Center, 56% favored dramas as their first preference, followed by comedies, romance, documentaries, thrillers and family movies. Next month we will provide some results on the open-ended questions that were posed in the survey (e.g., trips people would like to take, types of classes and speaker topics). Thanks again to all those who responded to the survey.
Metro Transit Police Captain addresses Village CouncilMetro Transit Police Department Captain Pete Sepulveda spoke at the March 11 Village Council meeting. Captain Sepulveda was invited to address concerns raised at the February 11 Council meeting regarding persistent loitering in the rotunda at the Friendship Heights Metro station. Captain Sepulveda indicated he would address the loitering concerns with the Transit Police officers covering the station. He also discussed staffing levelsand other security concerns they are dealing with throughout the Metro system.
Shredding truck returns April 17A reminder that a shredding truck will return to the Village on Wednesday, April 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The truck will park on Friendship Boulevard by the Center entrance. Residents are invited to use this free service.
Last year we visited Winterthur as part of our trip to the Brandywine Valley.
Our summer art camp at the Center is a big hit with kids every year.
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polarized, political environment; outline ways to take care of ourselves given the stress that many of us feel in these times; and provide tips for how to approach conversations about politics in ways that lead to better mutual understanding. Sacks is a licensed psychologist who provides psychotherapy for adults and adolescents in Highland House. He was formerly Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology in Arlington, Virginia, and before that worked in the Washington, DC Department of Mental Health Child and Youth Division. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and Swarthmore College. Sacks is an experienced community workshop leader, dedicated to upholding our democracy’s traditions, by bringing community residents together for respectful conversations on public issues. Please join us for this step in helping to engage each other in important conversations. There is no charge for this talk, but please call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 to let us know you will attend.
Conversations, continued from page 1
A royal baby shower concert and community diaper drive We celebrated their marriage last May with a royal wedding watch. Now celebrate the arrival of Harry and Meghan’s first child with a special concert in honor of Meghan and all the mothers in Friendship Heights. Marsha and the Positrons will present a concert for mothers, with a selection of songs that the little ones will enjoy too, on Saturday, May 4, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the Village Center. We’ll have refreshments and crafts and, in honor of the royal couple’s commitment to community service, we’re holding a diaper drive to benefit the DC Diaper Bank. Drop off diapers at the Center—look for the stork in the lobby—anytime between April 15 and May 4. The DC Diaper Bank appreciates any diapers, but is always in need of larger sizes. Size 5 is its greatest need. Open packs of diapers are also accepted, but please label the packages with the size and number of diapers. Stop in for a great concert, make a Mother’s Day craft, send your special wishes to the newest royal, enjoy a sweet snack, and join our diaper drive to help babies in the D.C. area. The event is free, but please call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 if you plan to attend.
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Friday, June 7: Glenstone Museum Tour and Lunch at Normandie Farm
Sunday, July 21: Two plays at the CATF in Shepherdstown, W.Va., and brunch at the Bavarian Inn.
Watch the May Village News for details!
Hello Dolly, continued from page 1
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Join the banjo jam at the Center Our Mountain Music Jam continues on Monday, April 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Village Center. Guitars, banjos, mandolins, violins, dobros and harmonicas — they’re all welcome. If you know basic chords in different keys, you might want to just jump right into this bluegrass jam! Or you can tap your toes along with tunes or watch the musicians breeze through tunes as old as the hills. Whether you’re picking with the musicians or just listening along, it promises to be a fun evening. For details, call the Village Center at 301-656-2797. The event is free.
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Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.—College Options for Creative Students, see page 7 for details.
Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m.—Movie— “The Front Runner”— Gary Hart, former senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart’s intelligence, charisma and idealism make him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life. Stars Hugh Jackman. Rated R. Running Time: 112 minutes.
Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m.—Movie—“On the Basis of Sex”— Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a struggling attorney and new mother who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination. Stars Felicity Jones. Rated PG-13. Running Time: 120 minutes.
Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m.—Legislative Wrap-Up with State Senator Susan Lee, see page 1 for details.
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The Friendship Gallery will present work from artists representing a broad range of modern art forms from Abstract to Post-Impressionism during an exhibit that runs from April 8 to May 5. The Joy and Experiment of 2019 exhibition represents the work of 18 artists who have been taking modern art courses with Nurieh Mozaffari. Their study involves art history and its different movements, such as: Impressionism, Post- Impressionism, Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Collage, Semi Abstract and Abstract. Mozaffari focuses on principles of design, and the viewer will enjoy the strong composition, harmony, balance and contrast this wide variety of paintings, including still life, landscape, figurative and abstract.
Meet the artists during a reception on Sunday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
ART and CULTUREFriendship Gallery features abstract to impressionism in April
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Does your child have an interest in art school? Want to learn more about admissions and financial aid? Families with creative middle and high school students are invited to a free workshop on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m., at the Village Center. This workshop was originally planned for February, but was rescheduled because of inclement weather. Representatives from ARTriculate, a college advisory service that focuses on applicants in the visual arts, performing arts and film, and Luminate Financial Planning will be on hand to discuss a number of issues related to college and the creative student. Among the topics are careers in visual arts; performing arts and digital media; finding “best fit” colleges; the differences between a BFA and a BA, a college of art and design/conservatory and a traditional liberal arts college/university; timelines for activities throughout high school, including summers; costs of college and the different financial terms you’ll hear—FAFSA, 529 Plans, Expected Family Contribution (EFC), Net Price Calculator (NPC), advertised cost, etc.; and ways to improve the application and financial planning. Please call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 if you plan to attend. This event is free.
Some artful school options for your creative child
Nurieh Mozaffari and a student.
Time to make your summer camp plans! Our summer art camp for children returns Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Run by our curator Millie Shott, the camp offers children ages 6 to 12 a fun way to tap into their individual creative genius. The annual camp is unique among art camps in that participants create fine arts projects that are tailored for little hands. Children will complete a variety of art projects, ranging from painting to pottery to jewelrymaking, and art appreciation. Children must have completed kindergarten to qualify. The cost is $250 per child. Sign up immediately at the Village Center to ensure a space.
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p.m
.: C
once
rt: G
uit
y A
djo
odan
i
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Ong
oing
10:1
5 a.
m.:
Yidd
ish
10:1
5 a.
m.–
1 p
.m.:
Cou
nty
Mob
ile
C
omm
ute
r S
tore
11 a
.m.:
Cha
ir Ex
erci
se
12 p
.m.:
Che
ss
1 p.
m.:
All
in th
e Ey
es
7 p
.m.:
Con
cert
: Str
ing
of P
earl
s
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
11 a
.m.:
Still
Life
and
Be
yond
4–
5:30
p.m
.: Sp
anis
h C
onve
rsat
ion
7 p
.m.:
Col
lege
Op
tion
s fo
r C
reat
ive
Stu
den
ts
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Cha
ir Yo
ga a
nd
Med
itatio
n 11
a.m
.: St
ill L
ife a
nd
Beyo
nd
4–5:
30 p
.m.:
Span
ish
Con
vers
atio
n 7
p.m
.: M
ovie
: Th
e Fr
ont
Ru
nn
er
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Cha
ir Yo
ga a
nd
Med
itatio
n 11
a.m
.: St
ill L
ife a
nd
Beyo
nd
4–5:
30 p
.m.:
Span
ish
Con
vers
atio
n7
p.m
.: M
ovie
: On
th
e B
asis
of
Sex
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Cha
ir Yo
ga a
nd
Med
itatio
n
11 a
.m.:
Still
Life
and
Be
yond
12
p.m
.: Vi
sion
Re
sour
ces L
unch
an
d Le
arn
4–5:
30 p
.m.:
Span
ish
Con
vers
atio
n 7
p.m
.: L
egis
lati
ve
Wra
p-U
p w
ith
Su
san
L
ee
9:1
5 a.
m.:
Dro
p–In
Tai
Chi
10
:30
a.m
.: C
offee
and
C
urre
nt E
vent
s 1
p.m
.: A
bstr
act P
aint
ing
9:15
a.m
.: D
rop–
In T
ai C
hi
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Coff
ee a
nd
Cur
rent
Eve
nts
1 p.
m.:
Abs
trac
t Pai
ntin
g 1:
30 p
.m.:
“Sta
yin
g S
ane
in S
tres
sfu
l P
olit
ical
T
imes
”
9:15
a.m
.: D
rop–
In T
ai C
hi
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Coff
ee a
nd
Cur
rent
Eve
nts
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Bala
nce,
M
ovem
ent a
nd
Mem
ory
1 p.
m.:
Abs
trac
t Pai
ntin
g
9:15
a.m
.: D
rop–
In T
ai C
hi
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Coff
ee a
nd
Cur
rent
Eve
nts
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Bala
nce,
M
ovem
ent a
nd
Mem
ory
1 p.
m.:
Abs
trac
t Pai
ntin
g
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
9:30
: Chi
ldre
n’s
Phot
ogra
phy
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Basi
c Ph
otog
raph
y
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
9:30
a.m
.: C
hild
ren’
s Ph
otog
raph
y 10
:30
a.m
.: Ba
sic
Phot
ogra
phy
12-
1:30
p.m
.: C
omm
un
ity
Day
C
eleb
rati
on
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
9:30
a.m
.: C
hild
ren’
s Ph
otog
raph
y 10
:30
a.m
.: Ba
sic
Phot
ogra
phy
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
9:30
a.m
.: C
hild
ren’
s Ph
otog
raph
y 10
a.m
.–2
p.m
.: D
rug
Ta
ke-B
ack
Day
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Basi
c Ph
otog
raph
y
9:10
a.m
.: Yo
ga9:
30 a
.m.–
1 p.
m.:
Coff
ee
and
Sund
ay P
aper
s
9:10
a.m
.: Yo
ga9:
30 a
.m.–
1 p.
m.:
Coff
ee
and
Sund
ay P
aper
s11
:30
a.m
.–1
p.m
.: A
rt
Rec
epti
on
9:30
a.m
.–1
p.m
.: C
offee
an
d Su
nday
Pap
ers
9:10
a.m
.: Yo
ga9:
30 a
.m.–
1 p.
m.:
Coff
ee
and
Sund
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enda
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nts20
19
Vil
lage
Cen
ter
Hou
rs
Mon
day
thro
ugh
Thur
sday
9
a.m
. to
9 p.
m.
Frid
ay
9 a.
m. t
o 5
p.m
.Sa
turd
ay a
nd S
unda
y
9 a.
m. t
o 2
p.m
.
Sh
utt
le b
us
hou
rs
Mon
day
thro
ugh
Frid
ay
6:40
a.m
. to
9:40
p.m
. Sa
turd
ay a
nd S
unda
y 8
a.m
. to
7 p.
m.
Frie
ndsh
ip H
eigh
ts
Villa
ge C
ente
r
SUN
DAY
WED
NES
DAY
THU
RSD
AYSA
TURD
AYTU
ESD
AYM
ON
DAY
FRID
AY
AP
RI
L
45
6
78
910
1112
13
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1617
1819
20
2122
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27
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12
3
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red
din
g tr
uck
ret
urn
s A
pri
l 17
A sh
redd
ing
truc
k w
ill re
turn
to th
e Vi
llage
on
Wed
nes
day
, Ap
ril
17,
from
5 t
o 7
p.m
. The
truc
k w
ill
park
on
Frie
ndsh
ip B
oule
vard
by
the
Cen
ter e
ntra
nce.
Res
iden
ts a
re in
vite
d to
use
this
free
serv
ice.
Pre
scri
pti
on D
rug
Tak
e-B
ack
Day
at
th
e V
illa
ge C
ente
r, S
atu
rday
,
Ap
ril
27, 1
0 a.
m. t
o 2
p.m
.
Join
our
com
mun
ity
art s
how
It’
s not
too
soon
to st
art p
repa
ring
for t
his y
ear’
s com
mun
ity a
rt sh
ow in
July
. Th
is
mul
ti-m
edia
exh
ibit
is o
pen
to a
ll ar
tists
in th
e ar
ea. S
ugge
stio
ns fo
r pai
ntin
gs,
phot
ogra
phs o
r scu
lptu
re a
re Ju
ly 4
cele
brat
ions
, end
of s
choo
l, tr
avel
ing,
bea
ch
time—
anyt
hing
rela
ted
to th
e su
mm
er.
Priz
es w
ill b
e aw
arde
d to
the
top
win
ners
. A
pplic
atio
ns w
ill b
e av
aila
ble
at th
e Vi
llage
Cen
ter s
oon.
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Intr
o.10
a.m
.: G
reat
Boo
ks12
:30
p.m
.: Br
idge
Clu
b 1
p.m
.: St
reng
th T
rain
ing
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Intr
o.10
a.m
.: G
reat
Boo
ks12
:30
p.m
.: Br
idge
Clu
b 1
p.m
.: St
reng
th T
rain
ing
7:30
p.m
.: FR
IEN
DS
HIP
H
EIG
HT
S V
ILL
AG
E
CO
UN
CIL
M
EE
TIN
G
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Intr
o.10
a.m
.: G
reat
Boo
ks12
:30
p.m
.: Br
idge
Clu
b1
p.m
.: St
reng
th T
rain
ing
1:30
p.m
.: W
ritin
g Yo
ur
Life
Sto
ries
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Intr
o.
10 a
.m.:
Gre
at B
ooks
10 a
.m. –
2 p
.m.:
MV
A
Mob
ile
Offi
ce12
:30
p.m
.: Br
idge
Clu
b1:
30 p
.m.:
Writ
ing
Your
Li
fe S
torie
s 6:
30 p
.m.:
Mou
nta
in
Mu
sic
Mon
day
Jam
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Intr
o.
10 a
.m.:
Gre
at B
ooks
12:3
0 p.
m.:
Brid
ge C
lub
1:30
p.m
.: W
ritin
g yo
ur
life
stor
ies
3 p
.m.:
Rag
tim
e C
once
rt w
ith
Eri
c A
brah
amso
n
8:1
5 a.
m.:
Wal
king
Clu
b 10
a.m
.–12
p.m
.: Vi
llage
Pl
aytim
e 10
:30
a.m
.: C
hild
ren’
s St
oryt
ime
12–4
p.m
.: Bl
ood
Pres
sure
Sc
reen
ing
1 p.
m.:
Bala
nce
and
Fall
Prev
entio
n 1:
30–3
:30
p.m
.: Pa
intin
g fo
r Eve
ryon
e 2–
4 p.
m.:
Nur
se S
peci
alis
t 3–
4 p.
m: T
ea
7 p.
m.:
Mat
Pila
tes
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10 a
.m.:
Vil
lage
P
layt
ime:
Mu
sic
wit
h
Mar
sha
Goo
dm
an-
Woo
d12
–4 p
.m.:
Bloo
d Pr
essu
re
Scre
enin
g 1
p.m
.: Ba
lanc
e an
d Fa
ll Pr
even
tion
2–4
p.m
.: N
urse
Spe
cial
ist
3–4
p.m
.: Sp
eech
The
rapy
3–
4 p.
m: T
ea
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10 a
.m.–
12 p
.m.:
Villa
ge
Play
time
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Chi
ldre
n’s
Stor
ytim
e 11
a.m
.: Vi
llage
Boo
k C
lub
12–4
p.m
.: Bl
ood
Pres
sure
Sc
reen
ing
1 p.
m.:
Bala
nce
and
Fall
Prev
entio
n2–
4 p.
m.:
Nur
se S
peci
alis
t 3–
4 p.
m: T
ea
7 p.
m.:
Mat
Pila
tes
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10 a
.m: V
illa
ge
Pla
ytim
e: M
usi
c w
ith
M
arsh
a G
ood
man
- W
ood
12–4
p.m
.: Bl
ood
Pres
sure
Sc
reen
ing
1 p.
m.:
Bala
nce
and
Fall
Prev
entio
n 1:
30 p
.m.:
Pain
ting
for
Ever
yone
2–4
p.m
.: N
urse
Spe
cial
ist
3–4
p.m
: Tea
7
p.m
.: M
at P
ilate
s
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10 a
.m.–
12 p
.m.:
Villa
ge
Play
time
12–4
p.m
.: Bl
ood
Pres
sure
Sc
reen
ing
1 p.
m.:
Bala
nce
and
Fall
Prev
entio
n 1:
30 p
.m.:
Pain
ting
for
Ever
yone
2–4
p.m
.: N
urse
Spe
cial
ist
3–4
p.m
: Tea
7
p.m
.: M
at P
ilate
s
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Ong
oing
10
:15
a.m
.: Yi
ddis
h 10
:15
a.m
.–1
p.m
.: C
oun
ty M
obil
e
Com
mu
ter
Sto
re11
a.m
.: C
hair
Exer
cise
12
p.m
. : C
hess
1
p.m
.: A
ll in
the
Eyes
5:
30 p
.m.:
Com
mu
nit
y A
dvi
sory
Com
mit
te
Mee
tin
g (O
pen
to
the
Pu
blic
) 7
p.m
.: C
once
rt: N
ew
Mou
nta
in F
ever
Ban
d
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Ong
oing
10:1
5 a.
m.:Y
iddi
sh
10:1
5 a.
m.–
1 p
.m.:
Cou
nty
Mob
ile
C
omm
ute
r S
tore
11 a
.m.:
Cha
ir Ex
erci
se
12 p
.m.:
Che
ss
1 p
.m.:
Su
burb
an
Lec
ture
: Dia
bete
s an
d Y
our
Feet
7
p.m
.: C
once
rt:
Win
dso
ng
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Ong
oing
10
:15
a.m
.:Yid
dish
10
:15
a.m
.–1
p.m
.: C
oun
ty M
obil
e
Com
mu
ter
Sto
re12
p.m
.: C
hess
2:
30 p
.m.:
Ch
air
Yog
a D
emo
5–7p
.m.:
Sh
red
-It
Tru
ck7
p.m
.: C
once
rt: G
uit
y A
djo
odan
i
9:30
a.m
.: Ta
i Chi
Ong
oing
10:1
5 a.
m.:
Yidd
ish
10:1
5 a.
m.–
1 p
.m.:
Cou
nty
Mob
ile
C
omm
ute
r S
tore
11 a
.m.:
Cha
ir Ex
erci
se
12 p
.m.:
Che
ss
1 p.
m.:
All
in th
e Ey
es
7 p
.m.:
Con
cert
: Str
ing
of P
earl
s
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
11 a
.m.:
Still
Life
and
Be
yond
4–
5:30
p.m
.: Sp
anis
h C
onve
rsat
ion
7 p
.m.:
Col
lege
Op
tion
s fo
r C
reat
ive
Stu
den
ts
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Cha
ir Yo
ga a
nd
Med
itatio
n 11
a.m
.: St
ill L
ife a
nd
Beyo
nd
4–5:
30 p
.m.:
Span
ish
Con
vers
atio
n 7
p.m
.: M
ovie
: Th
e Fr
ont
Ru
nn
er
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Cha
ir Yo
ga a
nd
Med
itatio
n 11
a.m
.: St
ill L
ife a
nd
Beyo
nd
4–5:
30 p
.m.:
Span
ish
Con
vers
atio
n7
p.m
.: M
ovie
: On
th
e B
asis
of
Sex
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Cha
ir Yo
ga a
nd
Med
itatio
n
11 a
.m.:
Still
Life
and
Be
yond
12
p.m
.: Vi
sion
Re
sour
ces L
unch
an
d Le
arn
4–5:
30 p
.m.:
Span
ish
Con
vers
atio
n 7
p.m
.: L
egis
lati
ve
Wra
p-U
p w
ith
Su
san
L
ee
9:1
5 a.
m.:
Dro
p–In
Tai
Chi
10
:30
a.m
.: C
offee
and
C
urre
nt E
vent
s 1
p.m
.: A
bstr
act P
aint
ing
9:15
a.m
.: D
rop–
In T
ai C
hi
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Coff
ee a
nd
Cur
rent
Eve
nts
1 p.
m.:
Abs
trac
t Pai
ntin
g 1:
30 p
.m.:
“Sta
yin
g S
ane
in S
tres
sfu
l P
olit
ical
T
imes
”
9:15
a.m
.: D
rop–
In T
ai C
hi
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Coff
ee a
nd
Cur
rent
Eve
nts
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Bala
nce,
M
ovem
ent a
nd
Mem
ory
1 p.
m.:
Abs
trac
t Pai
ntin
g
9:15
a.m
.: D
rop–
In T
ai C
hi
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Coff
ee a
nd
Cur
rent
Eve
nts
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Bala
nce,
M
ovem
ent a
nd
Mem
ory
1 p.
m.:
Abs
trac
t Pai
ntin
g
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
9:30
: Chi
ldre
n’s
Phot
ogra
phy
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Basi
c Ph
otog
raph
y
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
9:30
a.m
.: C
hild
ren’
s Ph
otog
raph
y 10
:30
a.m
.: Ba
sic
Phot
ogra
phy
12-
1:30
p.m
.: C
omm
un
ity
Day
C
eleb
rati
on
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
9:30
a.m
.: C
hild
ren’
s Ph
otog
raph
y 10
:30
a.m
.: Ba
sic
Phot
ogra
phy
8:15
a.m
.: W
alki
ng C
lub
9:30
a.m
.: C
hild
ren’
s Ph
otog
raph
y 10
a.m
.–2
p.m
.: D
rug
Ta
ke-B
ack
Day
10:3
0 a.
m.:
Basi
c Ph
otog
raph
y
9:10
a.m
.: Yo
ga9:
30 a
.m.–
1 p.
m.:
Coff
ee
and
Sund
ay P
aper
s
9:10
a.m
.: Yo
ga9:
30 a
.m.–
1 p.
m.:
Coff
ee
and
Sund
ay P
aper
s11
:30
a.m
.–1
p.m
.: A
rt
Rec
epti
on
9:30
a.m
.–1
p.m
.: C
offee
an
d Su
nday
Pap
ers
9:10
a.m
.: Yo
ga9:
30 a
.m.–
1 p.
m.:
Coff
ee
and
Sund
ay P
aper
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All participants in fitness classes, as well as Drop-in Tai Chi and sample classes, are required to sign a liability waiver when they register.
In the event a class is cancelled, a make-up class will be held during the week following the last class of the session.
PLEASE SIGN UP AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE START OF A SESSION. A CLASS MAY BE CANCELED IF IT DOES NOT HAVE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED. PARTICIPANTS MUST PAY FOR THE FULL SERIES — NO REFUNDS AFTER CLASS BEGINS.
CLASSES AND CLUBS
ART ABSTRACT PAINTING A 10-week class, taught by Joan Samworth, Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m., March 22–May 24. For those who have previously taken this class; others may call Samworth at 301-346-7238. $200 for residents; $215 for nonresidents.
ALL IN THE EYES A 6-week class, taught by Marianne Winter, Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., April 24–May 26. Using photographs and beginning with the eyes, the class will hone the skills of those who want to draw faces. Bring a pad and pencil or pastel to the first class; some previous experience in drawing is necessary. $75 for residents; $80 for nonresidents.
PAINTING FOR EVERYONE A 6-week course for all skill levels, taught by Millie Shott, Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., April 23–May 28. Designed to introduce students to the art of painting without the intimidation of rules and methods. Learn the art of color mixing and paint application on a variety of paper surfaces, and experiment with collage and paper textures, inks and glues. The cost is $65 for residents; $75 for nonresidents. Minimum number of students is eight; maximum is ten.
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHYAn 8-week course in black and white and color photography for adults, taught by Llewellyn Berry, Saturdays,10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 6–May
25. $130. Students will become skilled at using their cameras, understand how to see and use available light, and learn about composition and subject selection. Instruction takes place in the classroom as well as in the field. Students must bring a camera to class; digital cameras are preferred.
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CHILDRENAn 8-week course in black and white and color photography for children. Taught by Llewellyn Berry, Saturdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., April 6–May 25. $80. Students will become skilled at using their cameras, understand how to see and use available light, and learn about composition and subject selection. Students must bring a camera to class; digital cameras are preferred. A minimum of 4 students is required.
STILL LIFE AND BEYOND A 10-week class, taught by Joan Samworth, Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., March 14–May 16. $200 for residents; $215 for nonresidents. Maximum number is 14. Participants will provide their own subject matter. Bring a sketchbook for mixed media (paper over 90 lbs.). The sketchbook will be an integral part of the class. Samworth will present various materials, techniques and ideas to inspire original work.
WRITING AND MORE
WRITING YOUR LIFE STORIESA 10-week class, taught by Barbara Rosenblatt, Mondays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., April 15–July 2. Learn how to write a meaningful, interesting memoir. Instructor uses childhood memories, interviewing techniques, exploration of varied writing, in-class prompts, and discussion. $165 for residents; $180 for nonresidents. The class will not meet May 27 nor June 24. A minimum of 6 students is required.
BEGINNING BRIDGE An 8-week course in beginning bridge, taught by Jane Dolkart, Thurdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., April 4–July 2. Covers an introduction to bridge, hand evaluation, playing in a no trump contract, a major suit contract, and a minor suit contract, and dummy hand evaluation. $135 for residents; $150 for nonresidents. A minimum of 12 students is required.
SPANISH CONVERSATION Elena Marra Lopez, a Village resident and longtime Spanish teacher, conducts a Spanish conversation group Thursdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m., April 4–April 25. Please note that no English will be spoken during the sessions. Free. Minimum of five participants; maximum of eight.
EXERCISE BALANCE AND FALL PREVENTION A 6-week class, Tuesdays, 1 to 1:50 p.m., April 23–May 28. The class will focus on simple exercises that improve
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overall balance. $70 for residents; $75 for nonresidents. Questions? Email instructor Tonya Walton at [email protected].
BALANCE, MOVEMENT AND MEMORY A 6-week class, Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., April 19–May 24. Exercises are designed to target balance issues as well as physical strength. Instructor Cheryl Clark is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who has been working on the aging body and its complexities for over 15 years. $70 for residents; $75 for nonresidents.
CHAIR EXERCISE A 6-week class, Wednesdays, 11 to 11:50 a.m., April 24–May 29. The class, taught by Tonya Walton, is especially for people who want to tone upper and lower body muscles, as well as improve strength and energy, through chair exercises. $70 for residents; $75 for nonresidents.
DC TAI CHI (INTRODUCTION) An 8-week class, Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., March 25–May 13. Taught by internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin. Study the essentials of traditional Tai Chi and Qigong, and improve balance, circulation, strength and relaxation. Beginners welcome; maximum number is 20. $93 for residents; $99 for nonresidents. Visit www.dctaichi.com for more information.
DC TAI CHI (ONGOING)An 8-week class, Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., March 27–May 15. Taught by internationally recognized Master Nick Gracenin. Study the forms and routines of traditional Tai Chi and enjoy non-competitive interactive partner work. Fundamental training is required; maximum number is 20. $93 for residents; $99 for nonresidents.Visit www.dctaichi.com for details.
MAT PILATES A 6-week session, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., April 16–May 21. Pilates movements tone the body from “the inside out” bringing about core-strength, muscle balance and proper spinal alignment. This class is for both beginners and intermediate students. Please check with your physician before signing up; not recommended for pregnant women. Instructor Ginger Russell is certified in Pilates by both PhysicalMind Institute and Powerhouse Pilates. $85 for residents; $90 for nonresidents. Please bring a Pilates/yoga mat and bath towel.
CHAIR YOGA & MEDITATIONA 4-week session, Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., April 11–May 2. Make-up class, if necessary, will be on May 16. In this class you will stretch, strengthen, and breathe through gentle yoga movements and leave centered after a guided meditation.You will be seated in a chair or use one for support. Experience the mental and physical benefits of yoga and meditation practice that a myriad of scientific studies have promoted for years.Incorporating a weekly yoga and meditation practice in your life can enhance your health, increase strength and flexibility, and reduce stress, depression and anxiety. Instructor Louisa Klein has more than 40 years experience teaching all ages. She is a member of the International Teachers Association (IYTA) and former Vice President of IYTA USA. $70 for residents; $75 for nonresidents.
STRENGTH TRAINING A 6-week class, Mondays, 1 to 1:50 p.m., May 6–June 17. The class, taught by Tonya Walton, focuses on increasing mobility, flexibility, balance, and overall strength. $70 for residents; $75 for nonresidents.
YOGAAn 8-week class in Hatha Yoga for
beginning and continuing students, taught by Robin Dinerman, host of TV’s Cherryblossom Yoga. Sundays, 9:10 to 10:30 a.m., April 7–June 9. This session includes semi-strenuous postures, stretches, and coordinated breathing, as well as a quiet period for relaxation and meditation. Wear loose clothing, bring a thick blanket or large towel and mat, and don’t eat for two hours before class. $115 for residents; $128 for nonresidents. Class will not meet on April 21 nor May 26.
ONGOING GROUPSBLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING/SUBURBAN NURSEA Suburban Hospital nurse offers free blood pressure screenings, Tuesdays, 12 to 4 p.m. The nurse is also available for consultations, Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m.
CHESS An informal group plays chess on Wednesdays, 12 to 2:30 p.m. All levels are welcome. Call Greg Drury at 202-674-8102 for more information.
COFFEE AND CURRENT EVENTSThis long-running discussion group meets Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Led by group members. DROP-IN TAI CHIStudent-led sessions, Fridays, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Cost is $3 per class.
GREAT BOOKS GROUPBook lovers participate in lively discussions from books usually taken from the Great Books series. Meets Mondays, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Call Jean McNelis at 301-656-6695.
HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELINGThe local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), 301-255-4250, provides Medicare beneficiaries with unbiased information about health insurance benefits, guidance and assistance with enrollment, and
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Wednesday, April 3—Frank Cassel and the New Mountain Fever Band— Banjo Man Frank Cassel and New Mountain Fever Band present a fun combination of bluegrass, folk and original material for all ages, including children. New Mountain Fever Band, features Frank Cassel on banjo and vocals, Katy Morse on guitar and vocals, and Alan Oresky or Lisa Bushman on fiddle.
Wednesday, April 10—Wind Song— Wind Song is a string, wind, and piano group that has been playing together for more than 10 years. Clarinetist Nancy Genovese is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and was a member of the Kansas City Philharmonic. She has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra for 25 years. Pianist Amy Rothstein has received degrees in piano performance from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. She has given solo recitals in the Baltimore/Washington area, as well as in the Netherlands. Caroline Brethauer studied viola at Michigan State University. She plays viola and occasionally the violin with a number of ensembles in the area.
Wednesday, April 17— Guity Adjoodani— Guity Adjoodani began playing the piano at age 5. Winning the Massachusetts Young Artists Competition in 1975 launched her concert career, with performances in her native Iran, Europe and the United States. Her U.S. concerts have included performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Renwick Gallery, and at universities, including George Washington, Towson, Northeastern and Baltimore. She has been broadcast live on WGMS’s Spotlight on the Artist and overseas by Voice of America. The recipient of many honors and awards, she
was a “Piano Fellow” at the Berkshire Music Festival in Tanglewood, Massachusetts, for two seasons playing in master classes of renowned pianists, Claude Frank, Alexis Weissenberg and Andre Watts, and performing under the baton of Leonard Bernstein.
Wednesday, April 24— String of Pearls — Violinist Susan Jones is a familiar favorite of Friendship Heights audiences. Known for her exceptional talent in groups ranging from Machaya Klezmer to Mariachis de Los Compadres, this time Ms. Jones brings her trio to the Village Center for an evening of classical music.
CONCERTS
Concerts are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Huntley Hall in the Friendship Heights Village Center. This month all concerts are made possible by the generosity of the family and friends of Hilda Siebel, in honor of her many years dedicated to bringing exceptional music to our community.
Tunes for Tots on TuesdaysJoin Marsha Goodman-Wood and her guitar for singing, dancing and fun for children of all ages on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 10 a.m. at the Village Center. This months’s performances are Tuesday, April 9, and April 23. Goodman-Wood, a singer and songwriter, performs her own original songs for kids and well-known favorites guaranteed to get you singing and dancing. Toddlers and their friends and siblings are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. All ages are invited! For more information, call the Village Center at 301-656-2797.
A Note from the Program DirectorAs a courtesy to our speakers, authors and performers—
• Turn off cell phones.
• Do not take food or drink into the auditorium.
• Arrive on time for all events.
• Unless it is an emergency, please stay until the conclusion of the program. It is distracting to others in the audience and the presenters when people walk out. Plenty of time to catch the shuttle bus will always be provided.
The Village Book Club will meet on Tuesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. The book selection is “Beneath a Scarlet Sky ” by Mark Sullivan. Look for a copy in the Center Reading Room in the “Village Book Club Selections” bookcase.
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TO YOUR HEALTH
Discover the National Gallery of Art Docent Tour Program and attend a tour! Vision Resource Lunch and Learn
Diabetes and your feet Diabetes is an increasingly common disease in the United States and around the world. The high blood sugar (glucose) that is characteristic of diabetes wreaks havoc on many different areas of the body, and it can have life- and limb-threatening complications if left untreated. Dr. Adam Isaac will give an overview of how diabetes affects the lower extremities, risk factors for foot ulcers and amputations, and tips for identifying problems early and avoiding complications during a Suburban Lecture on Wednesday, April 10, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the Village Center. Feet are very sensitive to the effects of diabetes. According to the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, more than 60 percent of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations occur in people who have diabetes. The good news is that blood sugar control and regular preventative care can significantly reduce the chances of diabetic complications. In fact, it is estimated that preventative foot care and
patient education can reduce a person’s chance of diabetic limb amputation by up to 85 percent. The lecture is free, but please call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 to let us know if you plan to attend.
How can I possibly experience an art tour with poor vision? I get to touch art? I thought that was against the rules! Learn more about how the National Gallery of Art has developed an “intensive verbal description” methodology (including some tactile elements) to provide an amazing experience for those with vision loss at our next Vision Resource Lunch and Learn on Thursday, April 25, from 12 to 1 p.m., at the Village Center. Lorena Bradford is the Accessible Program Director at the National Gallery of Art. She has a passion for providing a high-quality experience for everyone, including those with vision loss, hearing loss and so much more. Bradford has agreed to come and discuss the Picture This! Tour, as well as other Gallery-accessible programs. In addition, she will be hosting a tour the Saturday following our meeting for everyone to experience
and learn art is for everyone! The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Please call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 if you plan to attend. The Vision Resource Lunch and Learn, formerly the Vision Support Group, is sponsored by the Society for the Prevention of Blindness and the Friendship Heights Village Center.
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Picture This! Tour at the National Gallery of Art
On Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the National Gallery of Art will hold a Picture This: Described Art Touch Tour for all those interested! The tour takes place in the Gallery’s West Building(6th Street Entrance). You do not have to attend the Lunch and Learn to attend the tour, but please RSVP to 202-234-1010 so that the gallery has enough docents to lead the event. Please note: this tour is on your own — it is not a trip sponsored by the Village of Friendship Heights.
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help solving problems. SHIP can also help determine if individuals are eligible for help paying for Medicare coverage. The services are provided by staff and trained volunteers at the Jewish Council for the Aging.
SPEECH SUPPORTAn aphasia support group facilitated by Susan Wranik, board certified speech-language pathologist, and sponsored by the NIH Suburban Hospital Stroke Program. Open to adults with speech impairment due to stroke, Parkinson’s or dementia, who need help with communication. Meets the second Tuesday of every month, 3 to 4 p.m.
TEAVillage volunteers serve hot beverages, cookies, assorted pastries, and fruit on Tuesdays, 3 to 4 p.m.
VILLAGE BOOK CLUBThe book club meets one Tuesday morning a month to discuss books chosen by the group. See page 12 .
VILLAGE BRIDGE CLUBThe bridge club meets Mondays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Village residents are encouraged to drop in. Cards will be supplied.
VILLAGE PLAY TIME Toys are set out at the Center most Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver over age 13. Come by for storytime at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Marsha Goodman-Wood performs music from 10 to 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
VISION RESOURCE LUNCH AND LEARN (formerly
Vision Support Group) Meets the fourth Thursday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. See page 13 for details.
WALKING CLUBLeaves the Center Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. for a walk through a nearby neighborhood. Call Helen Davis at 301-718-6340 for details.
YIDDISHMeets Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. to speak and read in Yiddish. Call Maurice Singer at 202-362-0883 for details.
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A musical trip to Tin Pan Alley Join us for a concert and tea at the Village Center on Monday, April 29, at 3 p.m., when Eric Abrahamson plays a program of Ragtime and Tin Pan Alley hits. Abrahamson is a composer, arranger, orchestrator, musical director and teacher. He is a musical director for Cedar Point amusement park and plays regularly at Disneyland. His entertaining and informative show examines the history and roots of American Ragtime piano and its evolution into the vocal music of the era known as Tin Pan Alley. Following the concert, please stay for tea. Let us know you are coming by calling 301-656-2797.
Louisa Klein will present a free chair yoga and meditation demonstration on Wednesday, April 17, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Village Center. Klein teaches a chair yoga/meditation class on Thursday mornings at the Village Center. The class is taught as a self-help method, which is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. “Yoga protects joints and builds strength, balance and stability, for greater ease in daily activities in order to maintain your independence,” said Ms. Klein. “These classes can be adapted to your personal needs.” There is no charge for this demonstration, but please call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 to let us know if you plan to attend.
Is chair yoga for you? Come to our free demo
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