Our Upcoming Events
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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 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.
Scrabble Meet-Up at 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.
SPECIAL EVENT - Understanding Mental Health and Aging (via Zoom)
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
Bowling in the Afternoon — Lucky Strikes, Montgomery Mall
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
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 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.
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.
Art Discussion Group (Davis Library, Lower Level)
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
Location: Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda 20817
SPECIAL EVENT: A Visit to Glenstone
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
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 2.5 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
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 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.
Scrabble Meet-Up at 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.
World Dining Adventures — La Brasa (Latin Cuising)
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
NBV Walking Group
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).
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Bowling in the Afternoon — Lucky Strikes, Montgomery Mall
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
Pickleball Sundays
Join your NBV neighbors for beginning level Pickleball.
WHEN: Sunday Mornings, 10 am -- 11 am
WHERE: Pickleball Court at “The Grand”
5801 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, Md. 20852
NOTE: games will be cancelled if temps are expected to hit 90 degrees or higher
*** Please understand that you are participating at your own risk. North BethesdaVillage does not assume any liability for injuries which might occur. ***
RSVP REQUIRED: Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com
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 join, RSVP to park21217@aol.com for Zoom meeting information.
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 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.
World Dining Adventures — Talia’s Cuzina
World Dining Adventures
Summer can be the best time to think of food inspired by proximity to the sea. And Talia's Cuzina is a small establishment that provides catered as well as on-site meals with the taste of the Mediterranean. Chef Chris Panagiotopoulos followed his mother's love for Mediterranean cooking while managing/owning different restaurants in Canada, California and Maryland.
Talia Cuzina is a very small restaurant along a busy road, and you may have whizzed by it on your way to other places. But we suggest you stop and try the cuisine in our World Dining Adventure August meal. Although there are a very few outdoor seats, the constant traffic makes eating inside much more desirable.
Parking near Talia's is very restrictive, so we are suggesting that NBV diners meet at Knowles and Armory Avenue (just south of Frankly Pizza location) where on-street parking is easy to find and then car pool to Talia's. Car pool drivers can then offload passengers and then park in the few spots available in the industrial complex behind the restaurant.
Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/lunch-at-talias-cuzina
Note: If all registrations are filled, please email park21217@aol.com to get on the wait list for the event.
Movie Matinee -- "Bad Shabbos"
August Movie Matinee
Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema
7235 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Kyra Sedgwick and Cliff “Method Man” Smith lead an incredible ensemble cast in the uproarious new comedy BAD SHABBOS, winner of the Audience Award for Best Narrative at the Tribeca Film Festival!
David and his fiancée Meg are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner on New York’s Upper West Side when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. With Meg’s Catholic parents due any moment, this family dinner soon spirals into a hilarious disaster.
Those attending are invited to gather in the lobby shortly before the movie and, if interested, join in a post-discussion review/critique/lunch after.
To reserve tickets:
Questions? Contact Ayana Touval at touval@his.com
Pickleball Sundays
Join your NBV neighbors for beginning level Pickleball.
WHEN: Sunday Mornings, 10 am -- 11 am
WHERE: Pickleball Court at “The Grand”
5801 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, Md. 20852
NOTE: games will be cancelled if temps are expected to hit 90 degrees or higher
*** Please understand that you are participating at your own risk. North BethesdaVillage does not assume any liability for injuries which might occur. ***
RSVP REQUIRED: Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com
Scrabble Meet-Up at 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.
NBV Walking Group: Early Morning Walk
Come join us! We will be walking along the Cabin John Creek Trail.
Location: Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, 20817
Art Discussion Group (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Come join your NBV neighbors for an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion of art and artists.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Beth Rabinovich at:
Location: Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda 20817
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.
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 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 Men's Group — Mission BBQ
Come join the men’s group for good food and good conversation.
We’ll be going to Mission BBQ at 885 Rockville Pike, Rockville
Pickleball Sundays
Join your NBV neighbors for beginning level Pickleball.
WHEN: Sunday Mornings, 10 am -- 11 am
WHERE: Pickleball Court at “The Grand”
5801 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, Md. 20852
NOTE: games will be cancelled if temps are expected to hit 90 degrees or higher
*** Please understand that you are participating at your own risk. North BethesdaVillage does not assume any liability for injuries which might occur. ***
RSVP REQUIRED: Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com
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 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 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 2.5 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
Pickleball Sundays
Join your NBV neighbors for beginning level Pickleball.
WHEN: Sunday Mornings, 10 am -- 11 am
WHERE: Pickleball Court at “The Grand”
5801 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, Md. 20852
NOTE: games will be cancelled if temps are expected to hit 90 degrees or higher
*** Please understand that you are participating at your own risk. North BethesdaVillage does not assume any liability for injuries which might occur. ***
RSVP REQUIRED: Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com
Scrabble Meet-Up at 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.
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.
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 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.
Bowling in the Afternoon — Lucky Strikes, Montgomery Mall
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
Pickleball Sundays
Join your NBV neighbors for beginning level Pickleball.
WHEN: Sunday Mornings, 10 am -- 11 am
WHERE: Pickleball Court at “The Grand”
5801 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, Md. 20852
NOTE: games will be cancelled if temps are expected to hit 90 degrees or higher
*** Please understand that you are participating at your own risk. North BethesdaVillage does not assume any liability for injuries which might occur. ***
RSVP REQUIRED: Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com
World Dining Adventures — Frankly Pizza
World Dining Adventures
Pizza is wonderful summer fare, so join us in an early dinner at Frankly Pizza in nearby Kensington.
Whether eating indoors or outdoors, you will have your choice of many different pizza concoctions, all baked in wood-fired ovens. In addition, there are appetizer and salad offerings to supplement or substitute in addition to dessert options.
So join your NBV neighbors in a little summer pizza outing to a (hopefully) new-to-you restaurant.
Frankly Pizza is located at 10417 Armory Ave, Kensington, 20895.
Note: If all registrations are filled, please email park21217@aol.com to get on the wait list for the event.
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 join, RSVP to park21217@aol.com for Zoom meeting information.
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 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.
Pickleball
Join your NBV neighbors for beginning level Pickleball.
WHEN: Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. throughout July
(July 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th)
WHERE: Pickleball Court at “The Grand”
5801 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, Md. 20852
NOTE: games will be cancelled if temps are
expected to hit 90 degrees or higher
*** Please understand that you are participating at your own risk. North BethesdaVillage does not assume any liability for injuries which might occur. ***
RSVP REQUIRED: Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com
Scrabble Meet-Up at 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.
NBV Walking Group: Early Morning Walk
Come join us! We will be walking in Rock Creek Park, Kensington.
Meet in the parking lot of the Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda.