CHV Board Selects New ED
The Capitol Hill Village Board has hired a new executive director, Judy Berman. You may recognize this face as Judy is a Capitol Hill resident seen biking around the neighborhood. Judy is also a moderator for Mom’s on the Hill (MOTH). She begins at CHV December 16th. Judy directs DC Appleseed’s work on child support,…
Read MoreHot Off the Press: The October Village News is Available!
Click here to download a PDF of the October 2019 Village News. Meet our new Executive Director, Judy Berman. Story on page 1. Note that special welcome events for Judy will be forthcoming, and Molly will be here through the end of the year. Wellness Café: Understanding Memory Loss. Knowing the difference between age-related forgetfulness…
Read MoreGeorgetown U: Low Cost Courses for Older Adults
The Georgetown University Association of Retired Faculty & Staff (GUARFS) is welcoming students to the Fall 2019 Georgetown University Learning Community Mini-courses for individuals 55 or better. The registration fee is $30 for a single course or $50 for multiple courses. Pre-registration is required. Further Information and Registration Upcoming Courses Include: Psychology’s Systemic Misuse of…
Read MoreHot Off the Press: The September Village News is Available!
Click here to download a PDF of the September 2019 Village News. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find in this issue: Wellness Café: Learning to Fall Safely! A fall doesn’t have to end up causing serious injury. Learn techniques that anyone can use to help reduce impact and prevent injury if they find themselves…
Read MoreNew Scam Alert!
Telephone Marketers May Attempt to Lure You Into Payments or Identity Theft Recently, the Office of the People’s Counsel has received numerous reports of utility scams targeting seniors, low- and moderate-income consumers and limited English-speaking District consumers. Based on information from consumers and discussions on neighborhood Listservs, these scams involve robotic and live telephone calls…
Read MoreCHV Welcomes Youngest Member
CHV’s Membership Champion Emma Brownstein gave birth to her son, Caleb Brownstein, on July 3rd. Welcome to our littlest (and cutest) new member!
Read MoreCHV Calendar is Up and Running!
Thank you for your patience. The Village is happy to announce our online calendar is back from it’s unplanned summer vacation. Looking forward to seeing you at one of our events soon.
Read MoreHot Off the Press: The July-August Village News is Available!
Click here to download a PDF of the July-August 2019 Village News. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find in this issue: March with the Village contingent in the Barrack’s Row Fourth of July Parade! (Or cheer us on from the sidelines.) Members, volunteers, friends and family will march up 8th Street from I street…
Read MoreDance Your Heart Out — Hand Dance Mixer at Capitol Hill Towers
On May 28th, CHV partnered with Capitol Hill Towers to put on one of the most fun events we’ve had in a while – a Hand Dance Mixer. Hand Dancing, also referred to as D.C. Swing, is a form of swing dance that was created by D.C. dancers in the 1950s. The dance is recognizable…
Read MoreCapitol Hill Village: One of the Best Non-Profits in the Region!
Who is saying this, besides CHV members? This week, the esteemed Catalogue of Philanthropy agreed, and included CHV in its 2019–2020 edition. Available in print and online, the new Catalogue lists 112 small, community-based nonprofits in the greater Washington region that are the best of their kind. Those selected emerge from a rigorous vetting process that…
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