Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2025 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. We will try to group by level, but we urge patience and encouragement for our beginning players.

We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.

Questions? Email: bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

NBV Bowling in the Afternoon (first and third Mondays)

Please arrive at 1:30pm so lanes can be assigned and preparations completed for a 2pm bowling start.

Fee including shoe rental is $13.50.

Location: Pinstripes, 11920 Grand Park Ave, N. Bethesda, 20852 (Pike and Rose)

RSVP required: email Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com

CRAFTING HALLOWEEN BOXES AND ORIGAMI DECORATIONS

Join in a crafting session to create food/candy boxes with a Halloween theme and then further decorate the boxes or your home with origami designs.

Volunteer teens with the NeuroSilver organization will be on hand to assist in the crafting.  NeuroSilver comprises teens mostly from the Potomac, MD area that are interested in working with seniors on crafting projects.

The Halloween boxes will come flat and ready for folding into receptacle shape.  The origami crafts, however, start with flat paper sheets that must be precisely folded according to illustrated instructions displayed during the session.  Individual teens will stand ready to lend their hands to crafters in need of help.  It is presumed that each participant would have adequate time to make at least 2 sets of boxes and at least 1 or 2 origami creations.

Each registrant will be charged $12 to cover the cost of materials as well as to encourage full participation.  In the past, late drop-outs have limited full participation, affecting those who would have liked to join but found that all open slots had been taken.

Location: Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, 20817

Register at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crafting-of-halloween-boxes-and-origami-decorations

Our walk will take us through the quiet streets of Garrett Park, MD.  We'll begin at the train depot just across from Black Market Bistro restaurant and walk through the old Victorian section of Garrett Park.  We’ll then cross Strathmore Road for a stroll through the south side of GP and complete our loop.  Other than a short walk on a wooded trail, all surfaces are paved.  The total distance is just over two miles.

We will meet at the MARC train parking lot across from Black Market Bistro, 4600 Waverly Avenue, Garrett Park, MD 20896. The Bistro is a great place for lunch if your schedule allows.

*** Please understand that you are participating at your own risk.  North Bethesda Village does not assume any liability for injuries which might occur. ***

No RSVP necessary.  If you have questions, feel free to contact us at info@northbethesdavillage.com.

 The Library of Congress is an iconic DC site with a fascinating history and an unending collection of books and other artifacts.  Our tour guide, Clark Beil, will share the history of the Library, show us the highlights, and give us the opportunity to view the Library's outstanding Reading Room.

Note that parking on Capitol Hill is extremely difficult, so we encourage attendees to use Metro. The Capitol South station drops you right at the Madison building and is a short walk to the Jefferson building, where we will have our tour.  For more information about Metro and parking options, see https://www.loc.gov/visit/directions/.

A limited number of spots is available.  If demand outpaces supply, we will schedule a second tour at a later date.

Attendees should meet at the 1st Ave. ground entrance, which is one block north of the exit from the Capitol South Metro station.

Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-docent-led-tour-of-the-library-of-congress

Today’s topic is Frank Gehry, architect.

Gehry is known for his postmodern designs and use of bold, unconventional forms and materials. His most famous works include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.

RSVP to Beth Rabinovich at bethr922@yahoo.com
Location: Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda 20817

A co-ed, conversational group for neighbors interested in meeting face-to-face twice a month to get to know one another, contribute to meaningful conversations, and partake in drink or snack/treat (optional). The group will meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda

Reservations required at profcherylbrown@gmail.com. Registered participants are asked to alert organizers if they cannot attend a meeting, so that their spots can be offered to the next person on the group’s waitlist.

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2025 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. We will try to group by level, but we urge patience and encouragement for our beginning players.

We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.

Questions? Email: bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

An event sponsored jointly by the NBV and the Davis Library on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.

Meet new friends in a 2-hour game each session. Test your wordsmithing ability. Sharpen your gamesmanship strategy.

Location: Davis Library Meeting Room 1, lower level, 6400 Democracy Blvd.

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2025 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. We will try to group by level, but we urge patience and encouragement for our beginning players.

We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.

Questions? Email: bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

NBV Bowling in the Afternoon (first and third Mondays)

Please arrive at 1:30pm so lanes can be assigned and preparations completed for a 2pm bowling start.

Fee including shoe rental is $13.50.

Location: Pinstripes, 11920 Grand Park Ave, N. Bethesda, 20852 (Pike and Rose)

RSVP required: email Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com

NBV Movie Group: “The Shadow of the Sun”

Landmark Bethesda Row Theatre

7235 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda

Leo, a blue-collar Argentine worker with a musical past, is haunted by financial debt and problems at home.  He does anything to stay afloat.  One day, his younger brother Alex, who has been deaf since birth, offers him a solution: to participate in a musical contest in the capital, Caracas, performing a song that he has written himself, because the first prize may solve all of his economic problems. Forced by circumstance, Leo must take a leap of faith, unearth his dormant musical talent, and do the impossible to change his and his brother’s future by joining their voices in an unforgettable journey.

Shadow of the Sun (La sombra del sol) is 1 hour 38 minutes long and is in Spanish with English subtitles. The film is not rated and admission is $17.50 (including brunch/theatre charge).  Online tickets also are available through logging in as a “guest” at:

https://cinemaartbethesda.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d22989408834b211f074cfb22&id=8ecfbe30a6&e=b6aacbeee7)

It is suggested that attendees arrive at 9:30 a.m. to take advantage of the brunch offerings (bagel, coffee/tea) well before the theatre closes its outer doors promptly at 10 am.  

There will be a discussion led by a Cinema Bethesda representative after the movie.

A co-ed, conversational group for neighbors interested in meeting face-to-face twice a month to get to know one another, contribute to meaningful conversations, and partake in drink or snack/treat (optional). The group will meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda

Reservations required at profcherylbrown@gmail.com. Registered participants are asked to alert organizers if they cannot attend a meeting, so that their spots can be offered to the next person on the group’s waitlist.

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2025 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. We will try to group by level, but we urge patience and encouragement for our beginning players.

We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.

Questions? Email: bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

Come join us! We will be walking the NIH pedestrian trail.

Meet at Greenwich Neighborhood Park, 8400 Old Georgetown Road (about 2 blocks south of Suburban Hospital).

World Dining Adventures

La Brasa is a family-run restaurant that you can speed by without giving it a second thought, since it truly looks like the proverbial hole in the wall.  However, it offers the taste of Cuban, Mexican and Peruvian specialties served in a welcoming environment set by its El Salvadoran owners.

Whether you want to try South of the Border standbys of burritos or rotisserie chicken or Peruvian Lomo Saltado, or comfort food soups, the restaurant is worth a try. 

Parking is behind the restaurant.  There is limited outdoor seating, but a wide selection of table spaces inside.

To register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lunch-at-la-brasa-for-latin-cuisine

An event sponsored jointly by the NBV and the Davis Library on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.

Meet new friends in a 2-hour game each session. Test your wordsmithing ability. Sharpen your gamesmanship strategy.

Location: Davis Library Meeting Room 1, lower level, 6400 Democracy Blvd.

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2025 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. We will try to group by level, but we urge patience and encouragement for our beginning players.

We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.

Questions? Email: bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

Join us for a morning of care-free golf, lunch, and the great company of fellow North Bethesda Villagers at TopGolf Germantown, Whether you are an experienced golfer or a beginner, you can find fun games that suit your skill level, ranging from virtual courses (like Pebble Beach) to Angry Birds.

The cost to play for 2.5 hours will be at most $14 per person plus the cost of food and drinks. The food is great, by the way! Also, there are several good restaurants nearby, should the group decide to do that instead.

To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please contact Mike Messner at mjaymessner@gmail.com

SPECIAL EVENT

A Visit to Glenstone

The Glenstone Museum is celebrated for its ability to marry art, architecture, and nature into a viewing experience that is very different from most formal museums. 

The event will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19th.  A member of the NBV Board of Directors will welcome tour members at the entrance to the museum.  A museum official will offer a short orientation, and then group members will begin their visit.  You are free to wander at your own pace, alone or with others, within the museum buildings and expansive outdoor areas.  Although we have listed a 2-hour event, you are free to extend your stay up to the museum's closing for the day.

The Glenstone Museum is located at 12100 Glen Road, Potomac, Maryland 20854.  Tour members will be expected to provide their own transportation to the museum; carpooling is highly recommended.  Parking is free within the museum grounds.

When planning your trip, please take into account possible road construction en route to the museum.

Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/glenstone-museum-and-grounds

Last month we discussed several buildings designed by Gaudi, so it is only fitting that we discuss examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's designs. They both worked during (and after) the Art Nouveau period, and it will be interesting to discuss the similarities and differences in their designs.  The discussion will start with a summary of Wright's early life and philosophy.  Then, we will focus on several of his designs, including his first house and studio, the Robie House, and the house he designed for his son and daughter-in-law. We anticipate a lively discussion because most of us have seen Wright's designs in person and/or read about him.

If you would like the group to discuss one of Wright's buildings or houses not mentioned above, please send Beth the name of the building and she will try to include images in the PowerPoint.

Below are links to two videos produced by Architectural Digest and a link to the Wright Foundation.  It is not necessary to view the videos or read the information on the Foundation's website to participate in the discussion.

RSVP to Beth Rabinovich at bethr922@yahoo.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl-C5_RqJZg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsGWV08fv2g

https://franklloydwright.org/

Location: Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda 20817

A co-ed, conversational group for neighbors interested in meeting face-to-face twice a month to get to know one another, contribute to meaningful conversations, and partake in drink or snack/treat (optional). The group will meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda

Reservations required at profcherylbrown@gmail.com. Registered participants are asked to alert organizers if they cannot attend a meeting, so that their spots can be offered to the next person on the group’s waitlist.

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2025 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. We will try to group by level, but we urge patience and encouragement for our beginning players.

We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.

Questions? Email: bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

NBV Bowling in the Afternoon (first and third Mondays)

Please arrive at 1:30pm so lanes can be assigned and preparations completed for a 2pm bowling start.

We’ll bowl 2 games from 2 to 3pm at a cost of $10 each ($40 for the lane, including shoe rental).

Lucky Strikes is on the lower level of Montgomery Mall.

RSVP required: email Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com

SPECIAL EVENT

Understanding Mental Health and Aging (via Zoom)

Join us for an engaging workshop on common mental health issues experienced by older adults, such as depression, anxiety, grief, and the emotional impact of chronic illness.  Learn how to recognize the signs that therapy may be needed and discover practical steps for finding a therapist who accepts Medicare or private insurance.

We will also discuss the differences in supporting those who are homebound compared to those who seek outpatient mental health services, highlighting unique challenges and resources for each.

This session will provide valuable tools, resources, and guidance for older adults, caregivers, and families who want to support emotional well-being in later life.

The session will be presented by Dr. Rene Laje and Yasaman Alavi.  Dr. Laje, PhD, LCSW-C, is the Director of Clinical Operations in Mental Health Services at the Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA).  Ms. Alavi, LCPC, is Manager of Seniors' Services at the Sante Group Medical Health Clinic (Silver Spring).

The session will be virtual via Zoom.  The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants about 1 week before the event.

Register at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/senior-care-mental-health-issues-and-assistance

“Souleymane’s Story”

Landmark Bethesda Row Theatre

Movie begins promptly at 10:00am

7235 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda

Racing through the streets of Paris, making food deliveries on his bicycle, Guinean immigrant Souleymane (Abou Sangare) is struggling to stay afloat. In two days, he has to report for an asylum application interview, where he must plead his case to an immigration officer (Nina Meurisse) who will determine his future in France. As he rides, he repeats his story. Yet Souleymane is not ready.

Boris Lojkine’s urgent, propulsive third feature never leaves Souleymane’s side in a deeply affecting account of the daily trials and uncertain futures faced by migrants in France and around the world.

Souleymane’s Story is 1 hour 33 minutes long and is in French with English subtitles.

Ticketing is available online or at the box office.  The cost of a ticket is $15.00, but there will be a $2.50 service fee added by the Landmark Theatre.  However, the ticket price includes a light breakfast of bagel, cream cheese, coffee/tea plus a post-film discussion moderated by a representative from the Cinema Art Bethesda Group.

Doors will close at 10:00 a.m, promptly, so it is suggested attendees arrive at 9:30 a.m. to take advantage of the brunch offerings well before the theatre closes its outer doors at 10 a.m.

No need to RSVP for the movie

Questions?  Contact Ayana Touval at touval@his.com

An event sponsored jointly by the NBV and the Davis Library on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.

Meet new friends in a 2-hour game each session. Test your wordsmithing ability. Sharpen your gamesmanship strategy.

Location: Davis Library Meeting Room 1, lower level, 6400 Democracy Blvd.

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2025 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. We will try to group by level, but we urge patience and encouragement for our beginning players.

We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.

Questions? Email: bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

A co-ed, conversational group for neighbors interested in meeting face-to-face twice a month to get to know one another, contribute to meaningful conversations, and partake in drink or snack/treat (optional). The group will meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda

Reservations required at profcherylbrown@gmail.com. Registered participants are asked to alert organizers if they cannot attend a meeting, so that their spots can be offered to the next person on the group’s waitlist.

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2025 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. We will try to group by level, but we urge patience and encouragement for our beginning players.

We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.

Questions? Email: bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.