Our Upcoming Events

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Sep
14

Bowling — Lucky Strikes

NOTE CHANGE OF DATES THIS MONTH

An event sponsored by the NBV at the Lucky Strikes Bowling facility on Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg, MD. In September, due to the Jewish holidays, Bowling will be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.

Location: Lucky Strikes Gaithersburg, 15720 Shady Grove Rd., Gaithersburg MD 20877.

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Sep
15

American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.

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

Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

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Sep
16

Coffee Connections: In person conversational hour (Location: Java Nation)

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.

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Sep
16

Inside the Suburban Hospital Emergency Dept: Emergency Preparedness

At one time or another, most of us have been to an Emergency Room as a patient or as a care partner accompanying a patient.  A visit to the Emergency Room does not have to be stressful or frightening!!  With the right information, you can reduce your anxiety and have a positive and ultimately productive experience. Join Suburban Hospital clinicians, including a physician and a nurse, for a comprehensive presentation on how to prepare for an Emergency Room visit and what to expect once you arrive.

The event time includes a robust Question and Answer period after the main presentation, so come prepared with questions you would like answered by the Emergency Room team.

To register:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/emergency-room-what-to-know-in-advance

Location: Davis Library (lower level meetint room); 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817

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Sep
16

Art Discussion Group — Davis Library

Art Discussion Group (third Wednesday)

Join your neighbors to discuss art.

Location: Davis Library, Lower Level Meeting Room

6400 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda MD 20817

RSVP to Beth Rabinovich at bethr922@yahoo.com

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Sep
17

Weekly Social Bridge — Davis Library, Meeting Room

NOTE SPECIAL TIME ON 3RD THURSDAYS ONLY

Join us for Social (Contract) Bridge as per American Contract Bridge league (ACBL) rules.  The game play is meant to be casual and social with players of all skill levels welcome to join in on a weekly basis.  

So what’s the game format?  We will support regular party/social contract bridge play.  Players at all skill levels are welcome. However, partners can sit together with other singles or partners.  

New players are also welcome to watch/learn or try playing with players of similar skill levels.  The more we play together, the quicker individuals will get to know each other’s skill sets. The more players that attend, the greater the skill sets that can be accommodated.

Ongoing players with our weekly bridge games do not need to register, but newcomers are asked to register at the following link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/social-contract-bridge-play

Questions?  Contact Sheela Reddi at sheelar0209@gmail.com

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Sep
18

NBV Picnic & Potluck— Cabin John Park Picnic Area #J

SPECIAL EVENT

NBV PICNIC & POTLUCK


Please join your NBV neighbors for an informal gathering under the trees in Cabin John Park.  NBV leadership will be sharing exciting news about our Membership and Transportation programs while we’re together, but most importantly, we will gather in fellowship to celebrate all the ways that NBV has brought us social connections, knowledge, and a whole lot of fun!

PLEASE BRING your friends and neighbors, whether or not they’ve attended NBV events in the past.  We would love to meet them!

PLEASE BRING a snack, lunch item, or dessert item to share.  Don’t worry about how much to bring, whether it’s store bought or homemade, or whether it’s OK to arrive empty-handed.  We will welcome you regardless!

And most importantly, PLEASE BRING yourself.  NBV would not exist without our participants and our volunteers.  

Let’s all celebrate together!

Note that we will be sitting at picnic tables under shelter covering in Cabin John Park.  There are bathrooms nearby.

Location: Cabin John Park Picnic Area #J

10900 Westlake Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817

To register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/north-bethesda-village-picnic-and-potluck

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Sep
19

American Sign Language Class

See Sept. 5th entry

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Sep
19

Grandparenting Basics Refreshed

This presentation updates current or soon-to-be grandparents or caregivers on the latest information on infant care, age-appropriate behavior management as the child ages, and basic first aid skills to make sure the caregiver can take advantage of current knowledge on:

‍ ‍·       Safe sleep practices and current guidance for infants

·       Feeding basics, allergies, and choking prevention

·       Childproofing the home and preventing common injuries

‍ ‍·       Handling minor illnesses, fevers, and when to call a parent or doctor

·       Managing tantrums, screen time, and age-appropriate activities

‍ ‍·       Basic first aid and what to do in an emergency

·       Working as a team with the parents on routines and expectations.

‍ ‍The presentation will be given by a representative of Mindful Beginnings, a local organization staffed by certified teachers, registered nurses, and experienced youth-program leaders.

To register, go to:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/grandparenting-basics-refreshed-for-today

Location: Davis Library, lower level meeting room; 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817

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Sep
22

American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.

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

Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

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Sep
23

Reflections: Viewing & Discussing Art (via Zoom)

Have you ever walked through an art museum and wondered what the artist was thinking or trying to express with their art piece?  But there wasn’t anyone to ask, so you just kept walking and looking and wondering?

In this series, we want to stop and reflect on each piece, then share what we see, what we like or don’t like, what we question… and then learn the story behind each piece to help us put the works of art and artists into historical and cultural perspective.  Our personal responses to each work of art may vary, but all reactions and ideas will be heard and valued.

No art or art history background is required - just your willingness to view and share with others.  

Register at: park21217@aol.com

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Sep
24

Weekly Social Bridge, Davis Library, Meeting Room

Join us for Social (Contract) Bridge as per American Contract Bridge league (ACBL) rules.  The game play is meant to be casual and social with players of all skill levels welcome to join in on a weekly basis.  

 

So what’s the game format?  We will support regular party/social contract bridge play.  Players at all skill levels are welcome. However, partners can sit together with other singles or partners.  

 

New players are also welcome to watch/learn or try playing with players of similar skill levels.  The more we play together, the quicker individuals will get to know each other’s skill sets. The more players that attend, the greater the skill sets that can be accommodated.

Ongoing players with our weekly bridge games do not need to register, but newcomers are asked to register at the following link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/social-contract-bridge-play

Questions?  Contact Sheela Reddi at sheelar0209@gmail.com

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Sep
25

NBV Walking Group — Brookside Gardens

NBV Walking Group

Brookside Gardens and Wheaton Regional Park

Friday, September 25th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: to be advertised

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Sep
25

Scrabble Meet-Up (Davis Library, Lower Level)

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.

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Sep
26

American Sign Language Class

See Sept. 5th entry

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Sep
28

World Dining Adventures — La Mexicana Bar & Grill

World Dining at La Mexicana Bar & Grill


Join us for an excursion into a casual neighborhood bar setting in an area that can be easily overlooked or disregarded.  September’s World Dining Adventure is taking us for a little dip into Mexico where the family owners are the chefs so that the food is made fresh and tastes like home cooking.

During the week, the bar is very quiet and has a leisurely sense to it.  There is both seating at individual tables on a raised platform as well tall tables on the main floor for a more happy-hour-like feel.  And although it also has a long bar with many seats, it is very quiet (no bar televisions on) during the work week. 

That said, the bar does host events on the weekends (Friday and Saturday evenings), highlighting local music, stand-up comedy and magic shows as well as a twice-a-month Sunday trivia night during the summer (to fund local charities).  These events incur different entrance prices.

But if your curiosity is peaked, come join us for lunch at La Mexicana Bar and Grill.  It is located off Shady Grove Road in a row of small shops and restaurants (e.g., Milano’s pizza and Kitchen and Bath store).  The parking lot serves both these small shops as well as Checker’s fast food.

To register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/world-dining-at-la-mexicana-bar-and-grill

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Sep
28

Bowling, Lucky Strikes

An event sponsored by the NBV at the Lucky Strikes Bowling facility on Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg, MD. In September, due to the Jewish holidays, Bowling will be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.

Location: Lucky Strikes Gaithersburg, 15720 Shady Grove Rd., Gaithersburg MD 20877.

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Sep
29

American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.

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

Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

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Sep
30

Game Hour - Trivial Ponderings (on Zoom)

The world abounds with facts, so let’s share some in a friendly hour of testing what we know and what we don’t. Everyone will get a chance to play. Even wrong guesses will be awarded points based on creativity or knowledge displayed.

Curious?  Give it a try!  Or let us know if you have ideas for other types of game sessions you'd like to try.

To register, contact Caroline Levenson at park21217@aol.com

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Oct
3

American Sign Language Class

See Sept. 5th entry

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Oct
10

American Sign Language Class

See Sept. 5th entry

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Oct
17

American Sign Language Class

See Sept. 5th entry

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Oct
24

American Sign Language Class

See Sept. 5th entry

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Oct
31

American Sign Language Class

See Sept. 5th entry

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Sep
11

Scrabble Meet-Up (Davis Library, Lower Level)

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.

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Sep
10

Weekly Social Bridge, Davis Library, Meeting Room

Join us for Social (Contract) Bridge as per American Contract Bridge league (ACBL) rules.  The game play is meant to be casual and social with players of all skill levels welcome to join in on a weekly basis.  

 

So what’s the game format?  We will support regular party/social contract bridge play.  Players at all skill levels are welcome. However, partners can sit together with other singles or partners.  

 

New players are also welcome to watch/learn or try playing with players of similar skill levels.  The more we play together, the quicker individuals will get to know each other’s skill sets. The more players that attend, the greater the skill sets that can be accommodated.

Ongoing players with our weekly bridge games do not need to register, but newcomers are asked to register at the following link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/social-contract-bridge-play

Questions?  Contact Sheela Reddi at sheelar0209@gmail.com

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Sep
9

NBV Movie Discussion — “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” — Clubhouse Level T

NBV Movie Discussion Group 

View on your own schedule:

“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma”

Discussion at Clubhouse Level T

10301 Rockville Pike (high-rise next to Grosvenor Market)

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Sep
8

American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.

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

Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

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Sep
5

Introduction to Basic American Sign Language — Davis Library (8 sessions)

NBV is excited to offer the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL).  Learning ASL offers numerous benefits, from improved cognitive function and communication skills to increased cultural awareness and career opportunities. It's a valuable skill for connecting with the Deaf community, strengthening family bonds, and broadening one's perspective.


The instructor, Meredith Seed, has been teaching ASL for 20 years.  A practicing artist, she has a BA degree in American Sign Language and Music Education.


Note that the class will meet on Saturday afternoons for eight (8) weeks, starting September 5 and going until October 31st, but with a break on September 12th for Rosh Hashana. This  ASL class is designed for seniors.  

This "Introduction to Basic American Sign Language" class will provide senior students with the ABCs of sign language with basic numbers and words plus a song or two, e.g., "Bingo" and "Amazing Grace."   By the end of the class, students will be able to spell out simple words in ASL as well as present words in simple sentence form.

The class will also incorporate ASL games and group activities to help cement learning. Copies of the basic primer will be given to each student to enable them to continue practicing at home.  

Class size is limited to 20 students.  To enable in-class learning and practice, students will be seated in a wide semi-circle to foster in-class learning and practice.  Each class will review learnings from previous classes to enhance retention and application of the material.  

Although classes will be weekly (except for September 12th), please note that the hour-long class start times might vary due to restrictions on the availability of the classroom space.  All meeting times start at 2 pm except on Sept. 19th and 26th and Oct. 17th when the class will start at 12 pm.

A basic course fee of $40 per student will be charged to cover all course materials costs.

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/american-sign-language-class

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Sep
3

Weekly Social Bridge, Davis Library, Meeting Room

Join us for Social (Contract) Bridge as per American Contract Bridge league (ACBL) rules.  The game play is meant to be casual and social with players of all skill levels welcome to join in on a weekly basis.  

 

So what’s the game format?  We will support regular party/social contract bridge play.  Players at all skill levels are welcome. However, partners can sit together with other singles or partners.  

 

New players are also welcome to watch/learn or try playing with players of similar skill levels.  The more we play together, the quicker individuals will get to know each other’s skill sets. The more players that attend, the greater the skill sets that can be accommodated.

Ongoing players with our weekly bridge games do not need to register, but newcomers are asked to register at the following link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/social-contract-bridge-play

Questions?  Contact Sheela Reddi at sheelar0209@gmail.com

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Sep
2

Get-Out-The-Vote Postcard Event — Davis Library

Come join your neighbors as we write postcards to get voters to the polls for the November 2026 election. Data have shown that postcards are effective in increasing voter turnout.

We are partnering with Reclaim Out Vote (ROV), a non-partisan organization under the umbrella of the Center for Common Ground. To learn more about Reclaim Our Vote, click here: https://www.centerforcommonground.org/reclaim-our-vote 

We will provide postcards, stamps, script, guidelines, and colored pens -- though you are welcome to bring your own favorite colored pens/markers. Most importantly, bring your civic spirit and legible printing.

Meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda.

Questions? Contact Deborah Bloch at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/get-out-the-vote-postcard-writing-party

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Sep
2

Coffee Connections: In person conversational hour (Location: Java Nation)

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.

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Sep
1

American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.

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

Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

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Aug
29

World Dining Adventures — Mahdang Korean Restaurant, 12300 Wilkins Ave

World Dining at Mahdang Korean Restaurant

August's World Dining Adventure will be at the Mahdang Korean Restaurant in North Bethesda.  The restaurant is situated in an industrial section of town that is not on the usual shopping or lunch trip route that would have one driving or walking by.

However, being in an off-beat location means that the restaurant has been successful enough to draw in return customers to its cuisine and cafe-style look.

August's World Dining Adventure will be on Saturday, because the restaurant is not open on Monday and other standard NBV events are on the last Friday of the month.

So if you're curious about Korean food, this is a good restaurant to try with your NBV neighbors!

Location: 12300 Wilkins Avenue, N. Bethesda, MD 20852

To register:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/world-dining-at-mahdang-korean-restaurant

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Aug
28

Scrabble Meet-Up (Davis Library, Lower Level)

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.

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Aug
27

Weekly Social Bridge, Davis Library, Meeting Room

Join us for Social (Contract) Bridge as per American Contract Bridge league (ACBL) rules.  The game play is meant to be casual and social with players of all skill levels welcome to join in on a weekly basis.  

 

So what’s the game format?  We will support regular party/social contract bridge play.  Players at all skill levels are welcome. However, partners can sit together with other singles or partners.  

 

New players are also welcome to watch/learn or try playing with players of similar skill levels.  The more we play together, the quicker individuals will get to know each other’s skill sets. The more players that attend, the greater the skill sets that can be accommodated.

Ongoing players with our weekly bridge games do not need to register, but newcomers are asked to register at the following link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/social-contract-bridge-play

Questions?  Contact Sheela Reddi at sheelar0209@gmail.com

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Aug
26

Game Hour - Trivia Facts & Fun (on Zoom)

The world abounds with facts, so let’s share some in a friendly hour of testing what we know and what we don’t. Everyone will get a chance to play. Even wrong guesses will be awarded points based on creativity or knowledge displayed.

Curious?  Give it a try!  Or let us know if you have ideas for other types of game sessions you'd like to try.

To register, contact Caroline Levenson at park21217@aol.com

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Aug
26

Reflections: Viewing & Discussing Art (via Zoom)

Have you ever walked through an art museum and wondered what the artist was thinking or trying to express with their art piece?  But there wasn’t anyone to ask, so you just kept walking and looking and wondering?

In this series, we want to stop and reflect on each piece, then share what we see, what we like or don’t like, what we question… and then learn the story behind each piece to help us put the works of art and artists into historical and cultural perspective.  Our personal responses to each work of art may vary, but all reactions and ideas will be heard and valued.

No art or art history background is required - just your willingness to view and share with others.  

Register at: park21217@aol.com

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Aug
25

Buddhist Monastery Tour — 9601 Seven Locks Rd, Bethesda

SPECIAL EVENT

Tour of Avatamsaka Vihara 

Buddhist Monastery

9601 Seven Locks Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Have you driven past the former US Post Office facility on Seven Locks and wondered about the building and its current residents?  

Join North Bethesda Village in a small-group tour of the Avatamsaka Vihara Buddhist Monastery to learn about the monastery, its mission, and the community it serves.  Visit the temple space in the former US Post Office facility, and hear directly from monastery representatives about life in the nunnery, its services, its Buddhist tenets, and the Chinese after-school program conducted there.

This tour is designed to help NBV seniors learn about another community and culture, its basic tenets and customs, and how it coordinates its life and mission into the daily life of a busy Montgomery County.

To register:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tour-of-avatamsaka-vihara-monastery 

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Aug
25

American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.

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

Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

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Aug
21

Kreeger Art Museum Docent Tour, 2401 Foxhall Rd, NW, DC

Kreeger Museum Art Tour

Explore the Kreeger Museum with North Bethesda Village on a docent-guided tour of the art and the main floor and sculpture patio.  The Museum was the home of David and Carmen Kreeger, who focused on collecting 19th and 20th century modern art with the intention of their home becoming the museum it is today.  Included in the museum's collection are works by Picasso, Braque, Monet and Frankenthaler with works by local area artists, such as Gene Davis, Morris Louis and Sam Gilliam.  The sculpture patio includes works by Henry Moore, Jacques Lipchitz, and Isamu Noguchi.

The Museum has waived its normal entrance fee for NBV visitors, and is located in the Foxhall neighborhood  close to American University.  Parking is available at the museum (including a few handicapped spots next to the building as well as regular parking in the next-door school parking lot.  

Car pooling is recommended, though, to minimize auto traffic congestion and energy usage.

Interested parties are invited to join in a post-tour lunch at a nearby restaurant - - site to be determined.

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/kreeger-museum-art-tour

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Aug
20

Weekly Social Bridge, Davis Library, Meeting Room

Join us for Social (Contract) Bridge as per American Contract Bridge league (ACBL) rules.  The game play is meant to be casual and social with players of all skill levels welcome to join in on a weekly basis.  

 

So what’s the game format?  We will support regular party/social contract bridge play.  Players at all skill levels are welcome. However, partners can sit together with other singles or partners.  

 

New players are also welcome to watch/learn or try playing with players of similar skill levels.  The more we play together, the quicker individuals will get to know each other’s skill sets. The more players that attend, the greater the skill sets that can be accommodated.

Ongoing players with our weekly bridge games do not need to register, but newcomers are asked to register at the following link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/social-contract-bridge-play

Questions?  Contact Sheela Reddi at sheelar0209@gmail.com

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Aug
19

Coffee Connections: In person conversational hour (Location: Java Nation)

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.

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Aug
18

American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.

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

Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

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Aug
17

Bowling in the Afternoon — Lucky Strikes

NBV Bowling in the Afternoon (first and third Mondays)

Please arrive at 2:45pm.

Location: Lucky Strikes, 15720 Shady Grove Rd, Rockille 20877

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

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Aug
17

Get-Out-The-Vote Postcard Event — Davis Library

Come join your neighbors as we write postcards to get voters to the polls for the November 2026 election. Data have shown that postcards are effective in increasing voter turnout.

We are partnering with Reclaim Out Vote (ROV), a non-partisan organization under the umbrella of the Center for Common Ground. To learn more about Reclaim Our Vote, click here: https://www.centerforcommonground.org/reclaim-our-vote     

We will provide postcards, stamps, script, guidelines, and colored pens -- though you are welcome to bring your own favorite colored pens/markers. Most importantly, bring your civic spirit and legible printing.

Meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda.

Questions? Contact Deborah Bloch at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/get-out-the-vote-postcard-event

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Aug
14

Scrabble Meet-Up (Davis Library, Lower Level)

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.

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Aug
14

NBV Walking Group — Cabin John Park Locust Grove Nature Center

NBV Walking Group

Early Morning Nature Walk

Location: Cabin John Park Locust Grove Nature Center

7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20852

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Aug
13

Weekly Social Bridge, Davis Library, Meeting Room

Join us for Social (Contract) Bridge as per American Contract Bridge league (ACBL) rules.  The game play is meant to be casual and social with players of all skill levels welcome to join in on a weekly basis.  

 

So what’s the game format?  We will support regular party/social contract bridge play.  Players at all skill levels are welcome. However, partners can sit together with other singles or partners.  

 

New players are also welcome to watch/learn or try playing with players of similar skill levels.  The more we play together, the quicker individuals will get to know each other’s skill sets. The more players that attend, the greater the skill sets that can be accommodated.

Ongoing players with our weekly bridge games do not need to register, but newcomers are asked to register at the following link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/social-contract-bridge-play

Questions?  Contact Sheela Reddi at sheelar0209@gmail.com

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Aug
12

NBV Movie Discussion — “The Odyssey” — Clubhouse Level T

NBV Movie Discussion Group 

View on your own schedule:

“The Odyssey”

Discussion at Clubhouse Level T

10301 Rockville Pike (high-rise next to Grosvenor Market)

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Aug
11

American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)

Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.

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

Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com

Registration is not required for this session.

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Aug
10

A Morning at TopGolf

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 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

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Aug
6

Weekly Social Bridge, Davis Library, Meeting Room

Join us for Social (Contract) Bridge as per American Contract Bridge league (ACBL) rules.  The game play is meant to be casual and social with players of all skill levels welcome to join in on a weekly basis.  

 

So what’s the game format?  We will support regular party/social contract bridge play.  Players at all skill levels are welcome. However, partners can sit together with other singles or partners.  

 

New players are also welcome to watch/learn or try playing with players of similar skill levels.  The more we play together, the quicker individuals will get to know each other’s skill sets. The more players that attend, the greater the skill sets that can be accommodated.

Ongoing players with our weekly bridge games do not need to register, but newcomers are asked to register at the following link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/social-contract-bridge-play

Questions?  Contact Sheela Reddi at sheelar0209@gmail.com

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Aug
5

Coffee Connections: In person conversational hour (Location: Java Nation)

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.

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