Announcements
Continuing Care Retirement Community Survey Results
Capitol Hill Village is beginning a project focused on LGBT inclusion among long-term care communities in the DC area, starting with CCRCs. CCRC is the abbreviation for Continuing Care Retirement Community, the definition from AARP is "a long-term care option for older people who want to stay in the same place through different phases of the aging process."
In February of 2023, we surveyed DC LGBT residents 50 years and older to learn more about the experiences, challenges, and concerns of LGBT older adults as it relates to aging and CCRCs. We are hosting a discussion of the survey results, their implications, our project’s next steps, and to hear from YOU!
This event will take place on March 30th from 10:00am to 11:30am on Zoom---please reach out to sross@capitolhillvillage.org or call 202-543-1778 x204 if you have any questions.
Events
LGBTQ Social Hour
3rd Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 7:15pm
Open to all LGBTQ individuals
Participants will come together to connect with others, combat isolation, and foster relationships. To learn more contact sross@capitolhillvillage.org or call 202-543-1778 x204.
Brain Health Support Group
Anyone in the LGBTQ community impacted by dementia (self, caregivers, partner past or present, or anyone close to you) is invited to join us biweekly on Fridays between 1:00pm and 2:15pm for our Brain Health Support Group. This group will take place on zoom and has no age restriction. To register contact Sophia at sross@capitolhillvillage.org or call 202-543-1778 x204.
LGBTQ Intergenerational Symposium
Our virtual LGBTQ Intergenerational Symposium (established in 2020) centers the experiences and voices of LGBTQ community members of different ages. The purpose of the Symposium is to bring together generations of the LGBTQ community and allies to have fun, connect, and learn. The Symposium includes panels, breakout sessions, health and wellness sessions, and more!
Please contact sross@capitolhillvillage.org or call 202-543-1778 x204 if you are interested in assisting with the 2023 Symposium.
Get Involved!
LGBTQ Programs Volunteer
We are always looking for individuals interested in supporting our LGBTQ programming! Volunteer tasks may include: assisting with general programming, outreach, our LGBTQ Intergenerational Symposium, and more. If you would like to become a LGBTQ Programs Volunteer, please contact Sophia at sross@capitolhillvillage.org or 202-543-1778 x204.
DC Villages Committee on Safe Spaces for LGBT Older Adults
The DC Villages Committee on Safe Spaces for LGBT Older Adults was developed to ensure Villages are spaces where LGBTQ older adults feel safe and welcome. Representatives from each of the Villages (Village employees, volunteers, or members, and may be in the LGBTQ community or an ally) are working on an ongoing basis to discuss strengths, areas in need for improvement and goals to work towards. The Committee seek guidance and tools from experts as well as volunteers within the LGBTQ community. If you are interested in learning more, please contact sross@capitolhillvillage.org or call 202-543-1778 x204.