June 2024 Village News

Click here to download a PDF of the June Village News. Here are just some of the stories in this issue: Measurement and assessment are on the front burner: Executive Director Judy Berman looks at the need for determining the value of Villages as a first step in demonstrating that value. A number of research…

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Are you ready for Pride month? Join Capitol Hill Village throughout June for tons of exciting events—we’ve got something for everyone. June 5th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Celebrate Pride: Gay Trivia Night Come celebrate pride month with your fellow DC Villagers! The Dupont Circle Village and its LGBTQ Friends group are hosting a Gay Pride…

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Click here to download a PDF of the May Village News. Here are just some of the stories in this issue: Walk in the shoes of the CHV Care Services staff for a week. Read about how the staff organizes its work, keeps tabs on member needs, provides advice and information, and much more. See…

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Click here to download a PDF of the April Village News. Here are just some of the stories in this issue: CHV is rolling out a new membership and fee structure after hearing from members and other sources. Check out the changes that begin April 1 for new members and May 1 for renewals. See pages…

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Click here to download a PDF of the March Village News. Here are just some of the stories in this issue: Ready to Groove with the Village? The CHV Gala is just seven weeks away; look for details on fun activities planned for the evening, how you can contribute, the current list of salon guests…

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We now have a webpage about the Capitol Hill Village Sidewalk Safety Team! You can view the Capitol Hill Village Sidewalk Safety Report and check out recent news articles about the Team and their work. Go to https://capitolhillvillage.org/sidewalksafety/.

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Click here to download a PDF of the February Village News. Here are just some of the stories in this issue: We’ll be Dancing in the Street on April 20 at the 2024 CHV Gala at St. Mark’s Church. The Gala Committee is planning a fun evening of music, dancing, trivia games, and more. Check…

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Click here to download a PDF of the January Village News. CHV members enjoyed the holiday month—at the annual holiday party and as recipients of cookies, which, for some, were accompanied by carolers from the St. Peter School. See photos on pages 1, 4, 11 and 12. CHV membership numbers are up; we hosted over…

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Click here to download a PDF of the December Village News Don Hefferman may call himself an amateur astronomer, but with his backyard telescope  and some useful software, he has stunning pictures from the galaxies. See pages 1 & 2. Legislation to address the shortage of direct care workers will be the subject of CHV…

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Click here to download the November Village News. Sidewalk Safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among people 65 and older. The CHV Sidewalk Safety Team is making progress in getting the city to remove hazards to walkers, but is asking for more volunteers for the project.…

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