Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art — January 27, 2022
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.
Lorena Bradford, Head of the Accessibility Program and Projects, National Gallery of Art, will guide us through an interactive conversation about selected pieces from the Gallery’s collection.
No art or art history background is required - just your willingness to view and share with others.
Game Hour — January 26, 2022
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.
New Glass Now: International Creativity — January 18, 2022
Led by a Smithsonian Docent
New Glass Now, the third annual juried survey of glass works from around the world, presents the innovation and dexterity of artists, designers, and architects working in the challenging material of glass.
This exhibit at the Renwick Gallery (part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum) highlights the breadth and depth of contemporary glass making. Our Zoom event will feature highlights of the exhibit’s 100 pieces and features artists who embody new voices and visions from America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
The exhibit features objects, installations, videos, and performances made by fifty artists working in more than twenty-three countries. From technically masterful vessels to experiments in the chemistry of glass, these works challenge the very notion of what the material of glass is and what it can do.
Sponsored by the Corning Museum of Glass, the exhibit represents the third annual world survey of glass making and was curated by a panel of thinkers, glass makers, and writers. Over 4,000 submissions were reviewed and culled for the 100-piece exhibit. Given time limitations for our event, only exhibit highlights will be presented and discussed during our session.
North Bethesda Village Walking Group - Leisurely Strollers and Go Getters — January 13, 2022
North Bethesda Village hosts two monthly walking groups, one for "Leisurely" strollers and the other for "Go Getters". The groups usually convene separately. This month, the groups will be walking together at the same location. The meet-up will take place on Thursday, January 13th at 10:30 a.m.
NEW Location: Montrose Parkway Trail. Meet at Faith United Methodist Church, 6810 Montrose Road, park in the back parking lot.
On-Going Event: Monthly Meeting of the North Bethesda Village Single Women’s Friendship Group — January 6, 2022
The North Bethesda Village’s Senior Single Women’s Friendship Group for Ages 55+ meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
The Friendship Group’s primary objective is to provide a forum for senior single women to connect with others in the community, and is open to single women regardless of previous marital status (e.g., divorced, widowed, or never married) who live in or near the North Bethesda area.
North Bethesda Village Walking Group - GoGetters — December 23, 2021
All interested are welcome to join in a fast-paced walk. NEW Location: Blockhouse Point Park, North parking area, intersection River Road at Pettit.
The Throne and Visionary Arts — December 21, 2021
James Hampton was a self-taught, visionary artist who spent 14 years creating his Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations’ Millennium General Assembly. Removed from the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) in late August for an intensive cleaning, the Throne was recently returned to the gallery for public viewing.
Hampton’s Throne is undoubtedly one of the jewels of the American Art collection. It was created from discarded materials and found objects, such as old furniture, cardboard cutouts and light bulbs scavenged from secondhand shops, the streets, or the federal office buildings where Hampton worked as a janitor. Each element in the Throne is covered with shimmering metallic foils and brilliant purple paper (now faded to tan) to evoke spiritual awe and splendor.
The SAAM is the rare major art museum to maintain a Folk and Self-Taught Art collection within the context of what is traditionally considered great art. The SAAM docent will discuss the Throne and other selected “visionary” pieces to celebrate the populist and uniquely American voice of untrained artists following their personal visions.
An Ecumenical Holiday Songfest — December 17, 2021
With Heather Hommel, MT-BC, Levine Music
Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter and the North Bethesda Village
Although holiday celebrations may be somewhat muted and less frequent this year given Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, we invite neighbors to join together in an old-fashioned songfest (albeit via Zoom) to honor holidays occurring around this time of year.
Whether Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or the New Year, we can lift voices together in mutual acknowledgement and enjoyment. Some may mark the songfest by sporting the worst holiday sweater or headgear imaginable, others may bring bells to add percussive accompaniment, still others may wave a partridge in a pear tree. Whatever your fancy or tonal quality, there is a place for you at our holiday Zoom gathering.
Lyrics will be displayed during the session, so no need to bone up on the words to be sung.
Monthly Gaming Event: Trivial Ponderings — December 16, 2021
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.
Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art — December 16, 2021
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.
Lorena Bradford, Head of the Accessibility Program and Projects, National Gallery of Art, will guide us through an interactive conversation about selected pieces from the Gallery’s collection.
No art or art history background is required - just your willingness to view and share with others.
North Bethesda Village Walking Group - Leisurely Strollers — December 16, 2021
All interested in a leisurely stroll in or near our 20852 zip code area are welcome to join. NEW Location: Audubon Naturalist Society, 8940 Jones Mill Road.
We will be walking the new accessible trail at the Audubon Naturalist Society, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. We will meet in the parking lot across from the Audubon Mansion.
OnGoing Event: Monthly Meeting of the North Bethesda Village Single Women’s Friendship Group — December 2, 2021
The North Bethesda Village’s Senior Single Women’s Friendship Group for Ages 55+ meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
The Friendship Group’s primary objective is to provide a forum for senior single women to connect with others in the community, and is open to single women regardless of previous marital status (e.g., divorced, widowed, or never married) who live in or near the North Bethesda area.
Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art — November 18
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.
Lorena Bradford, Head of the Accessibility Program and Projects, National Gallery of Art, will guide us through an interactive conversation about selected pieces from the Gallery’s collection.
No art or art history background is required - just your willingness to view and share with others.
Monthly Gaming Event: Trivial Ponderings — November 17
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.
Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass — November 16, 2021
A presentation on the experiences of John Singer Sargent, James McNeill Whistler, and many other American artists who fell under the spell of Venice and its rich history as a glassmaking capital. These artists became enamored with and infused their art with references to Murano glass.
The discussion covers the current Smithsonian Museum of American Art’s exhibition, the first comprehensive examination of the American Grand Tour to Venice in the late nineteenth century.
The exhibition presents glass vessels in conversation with paintings, watercolors, and prints by the many talented American artists who found inspiration in Venice. This juxtaposition reveals the impact of Italian glass on American art, literature, design theory, and science education, as well as ideas at the time about gender, labor, and class relations.
To join, RSVP to park21217@aol.com for Zoom meeting information.
Josiah Henson Museum group tour — November 14, 2021
A group visit to the Josiah Henson Museum, which was built on the historic Riley/Bolton House and land off of what is now Old Georgetown Road.
The group will learn about Josiah Henson, who was born into slavery but defied the odds to become an influential author, abolitionist, minister, public speaker, and world-renowned figure. Henson also served as an inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 19th century novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
After an orientation film, Imani Haynes, the Museum’s Education Program Manager or other staff member, will lead a tour of the museum and answer questions.
Afterward, the group can walk about the remainder of the Museum, original log kitchen and outdoor interpretive panels. Group size is limited to the first 20 registrants. North Bethesda Village will be collecting $5 per participant ($4 for senior admission and $1 contribution to the Museum).
North Bethesda Village Walking Group - Leisurely Strollers and Go Getters — November 10, 2021
North Bethesda Village hosts two monthly walking groups, one for "Leisurely" strollers and the other for "Go Getters". The groups usually convene separately. This month, the groups will be walking together at the same location. The meet-up will take place on Wednesday, November 10th at 10:30 a.m.
We will be walking at Redgate Park, 14500 Avery Lane, Rockville. Redgate Park is a former golf course with paved trails and plenty of benches along the trails.
To sign up, RSVP: northbethesdavillage@gmail.com.
Climate Change, Starting with Your Own Backyard — November 9, 2021
Climate Change is happening in the world, in our country, and in our own backyards. Learn what is happening even to our closest flora and fauna (especially beneficial insects) and why.
Irene Eckstrand, member of Montgomery County Master Gardener Speaker's Bureau, will provide an overview of climate change’s impact and what we can do as a nation as well as a community to help our shared ecological environment.
The presentation will cover the science of climate change and its impact on our lives, and discuss ecological systems and how diverse areas interact. Finally, we will cover what’s at stake for us and future generations, and identify what we can do at a micro level within our homes and community as well as at a macro level to support the health of our world.
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On-Going Event: Monthly Meeting of the North Bethesda Village Single Women’s Friendship Group — November 4, 2021
The North Bethesda Village’s Senior Single Women’s Friendship Group for Ages 55+ meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
The Friendship Group’s primary objective is to provide a forum for senior single women to connect with others in the community, and is open to single women regardless of previous marital status (e.g., divorced, widowed, or never married) who live in or near the North Bethesda area.
In-Person Visit to Glenstone — October 29, 2021
Join NBV friends and neighbors in a group visit to Glenstone, a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and nature into a serene and contemplative environment. Glenstone focuses on post World War II art with iconic works tracing the development of modern and contemporary art.
Visitors may be walking fairly long distances and sometimes uneven surfaces. In addition, face masks must be worn inside Glenstone buildings.
The NBV group is limited to 20 participants. Jacqueline Small, an art historian and Hirshhorn docent will be joining the group to offer additional insights to the art works being seen.
North Bethesda Village Walking Group - Go- Getters — October 28, 2021
All interested are welcome to join in a fast-paced walk. The route for this month’s walk will be updated closer to the event. To sign up, RSVP: northbethesdavillage@gmail.com .
Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art—October 21, 2021
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.
Lorena Bradford, Head of the Accessibility Program and Projects, National Gallery of Art, will guide us through an interactive conversation about selected pieces from the Gallery’s collection.
No art or art history background is required - just your willingness to view and share with others.
Monthly Gaming Event: Trivial Ponderings — October 20, 2021
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.
North Bethesda Village Info Table at Pike & Rose Farmer’s Market — October 16, 2021
NBV Board Members & Volunteers provided information about our village and upcoming sponsored activities. Interested Market shoppers/strollers can join our mailing list and/or volunteer to assist with village activities and ongoing tasks at the table. To volunteer to help promote our village at this or other village events, RSVP: northbethesdavillage@gmail.com
Whistler's Peacock Room at Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art— October 14, 2021
The work endures and is a must-see at the Freer Gallery, now the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art. If time allows, the tour will include other American art collected by Charles Lang Freer and displayed adjacent to the Peacock Room.
North Bethesda Village Walking Group - Leisurely Strollers — October 13, 2021
All interested in a leisurely stroll in or near our 20852 zip code area are welcome to join. To register, RSVP: Park21217@aol.com.
Green House to Smart House: Assessing and Making Changes Now — October 12, 2021
With October being Energy Month, let’s discuss current innovations that can help transform our homes into “smarter” and more energy-efficient homes.
On-Going Event: Monthly Meeting NBV Single Women’s Friendship Group — October 7, 2021
The North Bethesda Village’s Senior Single Women’s Friendship Group for Ages 55+ meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
NBVWalking Group — Go-Getters - September 30, 2021
Go-Getters walk at various locations each month.
Winterizing Your Garden — September 28, 2021
Learn what you should be doing to prepare your backyard or patio garden for the winter dark and cold months. In addition, Bonita Condon of the Montgomery County Master Gardener’s Speaker’s Bureau will discuss new autumn planting and splitting of bulbs so that you can adjust your garden for a bountiful spring and summer show.
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Monthly Gaming Event: Trivial Ponderings — September 24, 2021
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.
Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art - September 23, 2021
Lorena Bradford, Head of the Accessibility Program and Projects, National Gallery of Art, will guide us through an interactive conversation about selected pieces from the Gallery.
NBVWalking Group - Go- Getters - September 23, 2021
Go-Getters walk at various locations each month.
Chicano Graphics - September 21, 2021
Over the last 60 years, activist Chicano artists forged a remarkable history of printmaking. Many came of age during the civil rights, labor, anti-war, feminist and LGBTQ+ movements and channeled the period’s social activism into assertive aesthetic statements.
North Bethesda Village Walking Group - Leisurely Strollers - September 8, 2021
All interested in a leisurely stroll in or near our 20852 zip code area are welcome to join.
On-Going Event: Monthly Meeting of the North Bethesda Village Single Women’s Friendship Group - September 2, 2021
The North Bethesda Village’s Senior Single Women’s Friendship Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Group is geared to single women, ages 55+ with the primary objective of providing a forum for single women to connect with others in the community.
Volunteering with North Bethesda Village - August 26, 2021
Find a volunteering opportunity to fit your interests, time, and energy. Meet the village board members and participate in a discussion of the types of contributions you can make. T
Monthly Gaming Event: Trivial Ponderings - August 27, 2021
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.
North Bethesda Village Walking Group - Go-Getters - August 26, 2021
All interested in a fast-paced walk in or near our 20852 zip code area are welcome to join.
Contemporary Women in Art - Three Who Pushed the Envelope - August 24, 2021
Fewer than 6 percent of American museum holdings represent works by female artists. This presentation explores women artists whose works have recently or soon will be presented in the local area, giving a head start to familiarizing the viewer with their work. Discussed were: Yayoi Kusama and her future “One with Eternity” exhibit at the Hirshhorn; Lynda Benglis and her “pours” pieces now at the National Gallery of Art; and Emma Amos, one of the “Guerilla Girls” and her major retrospective exhibition scheduled for the Philadelphia Museum of Art starting in October.
NBV Table at Farmer’s Market - August 21, 2021
Representatives of the NBV Board of Directors will be available at the Pike and Rose Farmer’s Market to chat with neighbors about the village’s future plans and how they can contribute to the village’s mission and near-term goals.
Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art - August 19, 2021
This is a monthly series in which educators Lorena Bradford and colleagues from the Accessibility Program and Projects, National Gallery of Art, guide us through an interactive conversation about selected works from the Gallery’s collection.
North Bethesda Village Walking Group - Leisurely Strollers - August 11, 2021
All interested in a leisurely stroll in or near our 20852 zip code area are welcome to join.
On-Going Event: Monthly Meeting of the North Bethesda Village Single Women’s Friendship Group - August 5, 2021
The North Bethesda Village’s Single Women’s Friendship Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
The Friendship Group is geared to single women, ages 55+. The Group’s primary objective is to provide a forum for single women to connect with others in the community. The Group is open to single women, regardless of previous marital status (e.g., divorced, widowed, or never married) who live in or near the North Bethesda area.
Monthly Gaming Event: Trivial Ponderings - July 30, 2021
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.
Intro to Abstract Art - Why It Still Mystifies - July 27, 2021
Does abstract art still cause you to scratch your head in puzzlement? Dial-a-Docent Jacqueline Small will lead us through a bit of history behind abstract art and help us to understand what is being conveyed through the use of shapes, form, colors, and textures.
Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art - July 22, 2021
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.
Lorena Bradford, Head of the Accessibility Program and Projects, National Gallery of Art, will guide us through an interactive conversation about selected pieces from the Gallery’s collection.
Community-Supported Home Sharing - July 20, 2021
Learn about a program where homeowners offer spare rooms or accessory dwelling units for rent to vetted individuals seeking affordable, healthy and safe housing for longer than 6 months. Homeowners benefit from an increased social presence and a new income source while helping an individual rent in an expensive rental market. Montgomery County’s Health & Human Services Dept. offers free access to the Silvernest database online platform providing background checks, lease creation, automated rent payments, and homesharing insurance.
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North Bethesda Village Walking Group - Leisurely Strollers - July 14, 2021
All interested in a leisurely stroll in or near our 20852 zip code area are welcome to join.
Varied Perspectives - How Race & Culture Can Influence an Artist’s Work - July 8, 2021
The American experience is truly one of diversity. The work of any single artist, therefore, is one thread among many in a multi-colored tapestry reflecting our country’s unique amalgam of peoples and heritages. Join Sara Shoob, Smithsonian American Art Museum docent, in exploring how art by selected Latino, Asian and Indigenous American artists were shaped by their race, culture/heritage, and gender.
On-Going Event: Monthly Meeting of the North Bethesda Village Single Women’s Friendship Group - July 1, 2021
The North Bethesda Village’s Single Women’s Friendship Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
The Friendship Group is geared to single women, ages 55+. The Group’s primary objective is to provide a forum for single women to connect with others in the community. The Group is open to single women, regardless of previous marital status (e.g., divorced, widowed, or never married) who live in or near the North Bethesda area.
Racism: Three Black Artists Respond - June 29, 2021
The works of Kara Walker, Titus Kaphar, and Howardena Pindell are explored in the context of Black inequality and repression in America today.
Nancy Hirshbein, Hirshhorn Tour Guide and Dial-a-Docent founding member, will serve as guide for the session.
This is the third and last session in a three-part series on Black Art from the Early 20th Century to Today, which is being sponsored by the DMV Villages Shared Events Committee.
Varied Perspectives - How Culture & Race Influence an Artist’s Work - July 8, 2021
The art of representatives from Latin, Asian and Indigenous Indian communities is explored through pieces from the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM). Sara Shoob, SAAM docent, will lead in this exploration of diverse American artistic voices.
Opportunities and Action Plans for Aging Well In Place - June 22, 2021
Did you know that social interaction is believed to boost physical and mental well being? As we emerge from the darkest days of the pandemic, there will be increasing opportunities in Montgomery County and beyond to connect with people through volunteering, work, travel, and other recreational activities.
Join in a conversation on finding the activities that best suit you. Kristin Amerling is the founder of Blueprints for Aging in Place, an organization devoted to sharing stories and information that help older adults lead vibrant lives in the homes and communities of their choice. In addition, Kristin will also talk about making sure your affairs are in good order so you can concentrate on enjoying your life and activities.
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Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art - June 17, 2021
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.
20th Century Japanese Art in America - June 8, 2021
Japanese art in America has seldom been discussed even though artists - such as Yasuo Kuniyoshi - reached prominence especially in the period between the two world wars. Kuniyoshi’s art and creativity were said to rival those of his contemporaries, including Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe and Stuart Davis.
Chiura Obata, another Japanese emigre, became one of the most significant California-based artists and Japanese American cultural leaders of the century.
Roger Shimamura, working during the second half of the century, combined American pop culture images with Japanese woodblock prints inspired by his own experiences of racism and by the diaries that his grandmother kept over a period of fifty-six years.
On-Going Event: Monthly Meeting of the North Bethesda Village Single Women’s Friendship Group - June 3, 2021
The North Bethesda Village’s Single Women’s Friendship Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Friendship Group is geared to single women, ages 55+. The Group is open to single women, regardless of previous marital status (e.g., divorced, widowed, or never married) who live in or near the North Bethesda area.
Monthly Gaming Event: Trivial Ponderings - May 28, 2021
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.
NBV Walking Group - May 25, 2021
Join in the first meeting of the North Bethesda Village walking group. We'll meet at the Westlake Drive entrance to Cabin John Park and stroll through the park from there, walking in groups of 2-3 persons each. While we walk, or perhaps afterwards, we can discuss whether there is interest in continuing the group. We might create more than one walking group matching those with varying levels of endurance.
Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art — May 20, 2021
This is a monthly series in which educators Lorena Bradford and colleagues from the Accessibility Program and Projects, National Gallery of Art, guide us through an interactive conversation about selected works from the Gallery’s collection.
On-Going Event: Monthly Meeting of the North Bethesda Village Single Women’s Friendship Group - May 6, 2021
The North Bethesda Village’s Single Women’s Friendship Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
The Single Women's Friendship Group is geared to single women, ages 55+. The Group’s primary objective is to provide a forum for single women to connect with others in the community, including those who have been challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic’s social distancing and “stay at home” restrictions. The Group is open to single women, regardless of previous marital status (e.g., divorced, widowed, or never married) who live in or near the North Bethesda area.
Black Artists from the Early 20th Century to Today - May 6, 2021
Session 1 of 3-Part Series “Black Artists from the Early 20th Century to Today.” Black art came into its own in the early 20th Century with artists such as Horace Pippin and Jacob Lawrence and others of the Harlem Renaissance. We will examine their art in the social and artistic context of their time. Presenter: Jacqueline Small, MFA, Hirshhorn Tour Guide and Dial-a-Docent Founding Member.
Craft's Evolution Toward High Art — May 4, 2021
Sharing items from the Renwick’s permanent collection, Sara Shoob, a Renwick docent for 10 years, led us on a journey exploring how contemporary artists have evolved traditional craft components into high art forms. In addition, she provided a little history on the Renwick Museum, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Monthly Gaming Event: "Trivial Ponderings" — April 30, 2021
This was the fourth in what is now a monthly event, in which players share a friendly hour of testing what we know and what we don’t. Even wrong guesses are rewarded points based on the creativity or knowledge displayed, as judged by fellow contestants.
Asian Americans: Combating Hate, Xenophobia and Violence - April 29, 2021
Senator Susan Lee, MD State Senator, D-16; Aryani Ong, Founder and Co-Director, Montgomery County Progressive Asian American Network (MoCoPAAN); and Paula Park, Korean American Community Association led a North Bethesda Village-sponsored program to discuss racist violence against Asian Americans. Click here to view the recording. You will need to use following passcode: a517Lq++
The Washington Post: In the Golden Era — April 27, 2021
Bob Levey, former Washington Post columnist, TV and radio commentator and talk show host, reminisced about his years with the Post. Bob Levey started with the Post in 1967, became a fixture with his “Bob Levey’s Washington” column, and witnessed many of the iconic highs and lows in the newspaper’s history. Bob shared inside tales about famous “Posties” with whom he worked – Ben Bradlee, Katharine Graham, Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein and others – provided plenty of insider talk about Jeff Bezos and current controversies.
To view a recording of this session, click here.
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For information about Bob’s new novel, please check www.bobleveypublishing.com
Keeping You Safe: Traumatic Brain Injury — April 20, 2021
Mary Ellen Michel, PhD, Anatomy and Neuroscience, who has worked for over 30 years with the National Institute of Health, presented a wide-ranging discussion of head injuries. Dr. Michel explained that head injuries can happen to anyone at any time, from such varied causes as falls at home or outside; car, bike, and other accidents; and assault, and stated that the largest growth in the number of mild traumatic brain injury cases is in the 65+ age group. Dr. Michel also defined the terminology used in medicine regarding TBI and happens physically and psychologically to us when we sustain a TBI.
Saving Money: Maximizing Use of Property and Homestead Credits — April 13, 2021
Suzanne Feinstein, Real Estate Settlement Attorney discussed property tax issues affecting Montgomery County property owners. Among the topics Ms. Feinstein covered was how to understand and maximize use of available property tax credits.
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Strathmore: Coping with the Pandemic & Looking Ahead — April 8, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Strathmore’s Monica Jeffries Hazangeles, President and CEO, and Leon Scioscia, Executive Vice President of Operations, shared how Strathmore has coped with Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and its plans for reawakening Strathmore’s programs going forward.
A recording from this event is available at: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/_SLWn53jeUThhBLUGweUYU1l_2B3NAQ0jeu7be8CdwpP12iTVx_HAbg2CRh8pKzY.KbpK9Q3oAwEWOuw9 Passcode: i42GIS^3
Find Out What Stories Your Genes Can Tell — March 16, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Professor Beth N. Peshkin, Professor of Oncology and Director of Cancer Genetic Counseling, Georgetown University/ Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a nationally recognized clinical and research expert, led a conversation dealing with the exploding use of genetic testing for social, medical and business objectives and the potential consequences of such testing. For a recording of the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/PAwL1WzHsIJcpmgw9N3YjWM81gMbiAwv_h-PcOJ5lR_UMJeoqvpykX2hCRKDdJBX.uS9xBTEtHqgLctmL
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For information on direct-to-consumer genetic testing, see Beth’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HOI2YUcxVQ
White Flint 2 Implementation Plan: Current Status and Projected Targets — February 25, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Nkosi Yearwood, Community Planner, Montgomery County Planning Dept., discussed the current status of the White Flint 2 Implementation Plan rollout and a vision of changes we may see in the near future and further out.
The Implementation Plan applies to the White Flint Sector 2 Plan, originally approved in 2010, which aims to revitalize the area bridging Rockville Pike from just above Montrose Road and Parkway down to the old White Flint Mall.
Reflections: Viewing and Discussing Art — February 18, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
This was the second session of a monthly series in which educators Lorena Bradford and colleagues from the Accessibility Program and Projects, National Gallery of Art, guide us through an interactive conversation about selected works from the Gallery’s collection.
BIPOC Artists: The Way I See It — Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Jacqueline Small, MFA, Hirshhorn Tour Guide and Dial-a-Docent Founding Member gave a presentation on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) art. The presentation looked at three Black artists whose work spanned the 20th and 21st centuries — Horace Pippin, Jacob Armstrong Lawrence, and Kara Walker — and compared their art in reaction to racism and other events of their time.
Addressing and Combatting Ageism Now and Beyond the Covid-19 Pandemic — February 11, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Sydney Palinkas, Community Educator, ElderSAFE Center, The Charles E. Smith Life Communities gave an interactive presentation on ageism – prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s age - which has been heightened during the Covid-19 pandemic. The presentation dealt with ageism, its prevalence and effects from a societal level down to the individual level, and aimed to help attendees identify their own biases, encourage constructive ways to combat ageism, and encourage individuals to thrive within society.
Create an Online Secure Advance Care Plan — February 2, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Val Walker, Advance Care Planning Trainer, Voice Your Choice Program, Jewish Social Service Agency (www.voiceyourchoice.org) presented a mini course on creating a secure advance care plan. The mini course described how to create a healthcare plan that integrates with the secure CRISP (Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients) health information exchange used by Maryland, D.C. and parts of Virginia.
Monthly Gaming Event: "Trivial Ponderings" — January 29, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
The first in what is intended to be a monthly event, in which players share a friendly hour of testing what we know and what we don’t. Even wrong guesses are rewarded points based on the creativity or knowledge displayed, as judged by fellow contestants.
Genetic Testing: The Good, the Bad, and the Totally Surprising — January, 26,2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
A recorded interview with Libby Copeland, author of “The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are”, made available through the generosity of the Jewish Museum of Maryland (jewishmusseummd.org). Ms. Copeland, interviewed by Toby Gordon, SC.D., Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provided a glimpse into potential consequences of the wide-spread use of genetic testing.
Josiah Henson: Exploring the Man, the Myth, and a New Museum — January 21, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Imani Haynes, Education Program Manager at the Josiah Henson Museum & Park, Montgomery County Department of Parks, discussed this new Montgomery County museum and park and the life of the man, the Reverend Josiah Henson, whose life is memorialized in the museum .
Art: Ringing the Bell for Social Change — January 19, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Mary Ellen Michel, Dial-a-Docent guide, PhD, Anatomy/Neuroscience, and former Health Scientist Administrator, National Institutes of Health, reviewed 17 works of art that exemplify artistic approaches to documenting and fomenting social change from the beginning of the 20th Century in Europe to mid-Century America and present day.
A recording of this webinar is available at the link below. The recording is the viewer sharing version, so the included passcode shown below the link needs to be used in order to launch the recording.
Passcode: 1^Cbd6$T
Managing the Winter and Holiday Blues — January 5, 2021
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Most people have coping strategies for stress, but those strategies aren’t always healthy or positive, especially so during the holiday season. This 1-hour interactive workshop explored how and why our bodies respond to stress, and then discussed how to fight those January “blues” with creative self-care tips to address emotional and physical health, including guided mindfulness practices.
A recording of this webinar is available at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/bhZToyitGb_DpYL03W7kfoM2cyf7AvSvYZIr1fj1CxJldS3zx7ad_9wxUzFma1MD.C0w48z7kxraH2Vay?startTime=1609877136000
Other events from Elder Safe and the Charles E. Smith Life Communities may be viewed at this link: https://www.smithlifecommunities.org/events/
An Ecumenical Holiday Songfest — December 17, 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
The Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter and the North Bethesda Village joined to present an old-fashioned songfest (albeit via Zoom) to honor holidays occurring in December: Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Lyrics were displayed during the session, so that everyone could join in.
Online Meet & Greet of the NBV Single Women’s Friendship Group — The first monday of each month, starting in November 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
North Bethesda Village has established a new Friendship Group geared to single women age 55+. The Group’s primary objective is to provide a forum for single women to connect with others in the community, including those who have been challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic’s social distancing and “stay at home” restrictions. The Group is open to single women, regardless of previous marital status (e.g., divorced, widowed, or never married) who live in or near the North Bethesda area. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month via Zoom, with hopes for in-person sessions once the Covid-19 pandemic eases.
The Polka Dot, the Orb, and the Mirrored World of Yayoi Kusama — December 1, 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Jacqueline Small, MFA, Hirshhorn Tour Guide and Dial-a-Docent Founding Member provided a panorama of the life and art of Yayoi Kusama, in anticipation of the planned return of the artist’s work to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. The online session provided an opportunity to examine the artist’s works without the pressure of crowds.
Oldies But Goodies: ‘50’s and ‘60’s Songfest — November 19, 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Leanne Belasco, Director of Music Therapy, Levine School of Music, led a rousing good hour of singing along and sharing music from the 1950s and 1960s. Lyrics were provided for those who had forgotten some of the words or were not teenagers back then.
Laughter Practice: A Cheerful Way to Improve Your Health - October 30, 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Larissa Johnson, Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor, led a session on Laughter Practice, aka Laughter Yoga, a revolutionary idea to refresh the body and spirit. It combines playful group exercises, deep breathing, and lots of laughter to promote wellness. It is a physical and mental refresher through a new type of exercise that stresses both without overtaxing either.
Keeping Your Home Safe and Fire-Free - October 13, 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Jim Resnick, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, Community Risk Reduction Section gave a presentation covering a few simple steps and tips for enhancing your safety while at home, such as identifying and correcting potential fall hazards; the need for working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and a realistic fire escape plan; deciding which is safer: sleeping with bedroom door opened or closed; calling 911 first vs. trying to put out a fire yourself; and providing information needed by paramedics responding to a medical emergency at your home. A virtual, video home safety check illustrated covered points.
Who Takes Care of the Caregiver? - October 8, 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Lynette (Lylie) Fisher, Caregiver Support Program, Area Agency on Aging, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, conducted a full Q&A session about concerns related to being a caregiver for an aged or disabled loved one, including self-care, scheduling down time in the caregiver’s schedule, and tapping into local resources: in-home assistance, respite care, medical and/or mental health services, caregiver support groups.
A video of the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/DQxefPY-37o
Is It Dementia? What’s Normal Aging? - September 17, 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Tara Davis-Rama, Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager, Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, discussed the common signs of dementia and what to watch for in yourself and others, as well as helpful resources available from the Alzheimer’s Association.
A video of the presentation is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e1K2QpmIQ0s0Fw1jUNAVIJ5mgWLHDKH0/view?usp=sharing
Prepare to Care: A Framework for Caregiving - August 20, 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Phyllis Meyerson and Liz Friedman from the AARP Maryland Speaker’s Bureau explained why providing for the well-being of a loved one should be planned for before an emergency situation arises and discussed how a caregiving plan developed in advance reduces anxiety and makes the change process easier for your loved one, yourself, and the rest of the family.
HomeFit: Does Your Home Support Aging in Place? - June 25, 2020
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
Jay Berger from the AARP Speaker Bureau described options to consider in deciding whether to stay in your home as you age. The discussion included how to evaluate, identify, and prioritize needed changes – from quick do-it-yourself fixes to longer range expert-assisted modifications.
Scrabble Hour - Monthly, Third Tuesday of each month, November 2019 through February 2020
Location: Davis Community Library
Partnering with the Davis Library, NBV developed and hosted this monthly event, which was open to both Village and Library participants.
Greying in Place/Eldercare for You or a Loved One - October 24, 2019
Location: Davis Community Library
Three panelists, from the Jewish Council for the Aging, a commercial eldercare organization, and Montgomery County AARP, addressed the strategies people should consider to ensure physical, mental, social, and financial well-being as they age.
Meet and Greet - September 22, 2019
Location: Private Home (Luxmanor Community)
Open brunch where people interested in the NBV gathered to chat and become better acquainted.