Discover Our Programs
Over 500 events, 25+ groups, and practical support — from rides and errands to care navigation. Stay connected, get help when you need it, and engage with your community.
What We Offer
Stay Connected |
Affinity Groups25+ interest-based groups run by members for members. Book clubs, walking groups, games, meditation, kayaking, opera, and more. Find your people. Learn More →Events & Activities500+ social events annually including Wellness Cafes, Village Voices lectures, and daily activities. From health workshops to cultural outings, there's always something happening. Learn More → |
Get Support |
Respite ServicesSupport for caregivers through our Village Connections program and Memory Studio. Take time for yourself while your loved one stays engaged and cared for. Learn More →TransportationGet where you need to go with volunteer rides, Metro assistance, medical transport options, and the ConnectorCard program for subsidized rideshare. Learn More → |
Make a Difference |
AdvocacyOur Advocacy Team works on senior-friendly development, healthcare access, sidewalk safety, and equity initiatives. Your voice matters in shaping DC policy. Learn More → |
Affinity Groups
Capitol Hill Village hosts 25+ interest-based groups that reflect member passions. Most are volunteer-run, free, and open to all regular members. Find your people and explore new interests.
Mind & Learning
- Artificial Intelligence Group - Explore how AI impacts healthcare and daily life (1st Tuesday, 4pm via Zoom)
- History & Biography Book Club - Discuss historical works (3rd Thursday, 2-4pm)
- Literary Group - Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry (3rd Tuesday, 5-6:30pm)
- Audio Book Club - Adapted for visually impaired members (2nd Thursday)
- Defending Democracy - Political events and local initiatives (bi-weekly Wednesdays, 5pm)
Body & Wellness
- Qigong - Gentle Chinese movement exercise (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 10am)
- Tai Chi - Balance-building practice with 36 postures (Mondays)
- Yoga/Chair Yoga - All skill levels welcome (Mondays/Thursdays, 4pm via Zoom)
- Meditation - Weekly guided mindfulness sessions (Wednesdays, 12-1pm via Zoom)
- Easy Strollers - Accessible walking with rest stops (Mondays, 9:30am from Eastern Market)
- Kayaking - Paddle Kenilworth Gardens and Anacostia River (April-October)
Arts & Culture
- Cinephiles - View and discuss contemporary films (2nd Thursday, 5:30-7pm)
- Opera Society - Discuss performances and opera history (monthly Thursdays)
- Theater Group - Attend productions and discuss together
- Poetry Readers - Poem discussion and analysis (2nd Wednesday, 2pm)
- Meet, Walk, View, Eat - National Gallery visits with lunch (Spring/Fall)
Social & Games
- Games and Puzzles - Cards and board games at Labyrinth Games
- Mahjong - Beginners encouraged (Wednesday afternoons)
- Petanque - French boule game (Monday afternoons, Garfield Park)
- Women's Conversation Group - Friendship-building (Fridays, 11:30am-1pm)
- Wyze Guys - Men's group with lunches and field trips
- LGBT Member Meetup - Monthly socializing at Hill restaurants
Support & Wellness
- Taking Care of Yourself: A Group For Men - Self-care discussions (bi-weekly Mondays via Zoom)
- What We're Hearing - Peer support for hearing aids and devices (1st Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm via Zoom)
Events & Activities
Capitol Hill Village offers approximately 500 social events annually and 50 educational programs per year, organized into three main categories.
Health & Wellness
QiGong, walking groups, Tai Chi, meditation, and yoga classes keep you active and centered. Our monthly Wellness Cafes are 90-minute interactive lunch-and-learn sessions featuring expert speakers on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health topics.
Past topics: laughter yoga, holiday cooking, decluttering, sleep tips, and foot care.
Educational Programs
Financial management courses and legal planning workshops help you prepare for the future. Village Voices is our free monthly series featuring discussions and presentations on historical, political, cultural, and policy issues.
Previous topics: political media, religious architecture, American foodways, and LGBTQ military history.
Social & Recreational
From bike clubs to museum visits, game nights to cultural outings, there's something happening nearly every day. Activities are designed to bring neighbors together and build lasting friendships.
Respite Services
We give caregivers a break while their loved ones stay engaged and cared for.
Village Connections Program
In-home respite using trained volunteers who develop one-on-one relationships with members. Activities include friendly check-ins, walks, reading mail, grocery shopping, reducing household clutter, and helping with day-to-day communications.
Volunteers and members identify tasks they'll work on together regularly. Care partners can use this time for their own well-being while their loved one stays engaged.
Memory Studio Program
An art and music workshop for individuals with memory loss or cognitive decline (no formal diagnosis required) and their care partners. Features live music, movement, and art activities inspired by the Phillips Collection.
- Schedule: Saturdays, 11am - 3pm
- Cost: Free to attend
- Care Partner Options: Optional professionally-facilitated support group, massage, and Yoga Nidra
- Transportation: Assistance may be available within Capitol Hill Village's service area
Learn more: Contact lkosin@capitolhillvillage.org
Transportation
Getting around shouldn't be a barrier to living your life. Here are the transportation options available to Capitol Hill Village members and DC seniors.
Village Volunteer Rides
Our trained volunteers provide rides to medical appointments, errands, and Village events. Request a ride through your member portal or by calling the office.
Public Transportation
WMATA (Metro) offers reduced fares for seniors 65+ via Senior SmarTrip Card and half-price fares for people with disabilities. Free MetroReady travel training helps customers learn independent transit use.
Paratransit Services
MetroAccess provides shared-ride, door-to-door service for people who cannot independently use accessible bus systems. TransportDC is a premium same-day alternative for MetroAccess customers.
Medical Transportation
MTM, Inc. provides Medicaid-funded non-emergency medical transport. Senior MedExpress offers free round-trip transportation for DC residents 60+ with certified medical conditions traveling to essential appointments.
ConnectorCard Program
A monthly debit card (up to $100) for seniors 60+ on a sliding-scale cost-share basis. Contributions range $0-$70 monthly based on income. Use it for Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services.
Need help navigating transportation options? Call 202-543-1778
Advocacy
Our Advocacy Team — retired policy experts, passionate neighbors, and everyone in between — works through a Steering Committee and Advocacy Corps to shape DC policy on aging.
Hill East / Reservation 13
Ensuring development becomes a multi-generational, mixed-income neighborhood that is senior-friendly.
Adult Day Health Center
Partnership with ANC 6B and Felice Development secured $225,000 for planning and design of a memory care center to serve Ward 6.
Home Healthcare Worker Shortfall
Ongoing research and advocacy since 2017 addressing recruitment, training, certification, and compensation for home healthcare workers.
Senior Services Support
Advocating for senior-focused planning and a dedicated "senior strategy" for DC's aging population.
Sidewalk Safety
Program addressing neighborhood safety concerns for pedestrians of all abilities.
Antiracism & DEI
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee leads antiracism efforts including the Antiracism Working Group, District Dialogues on race and justice, reading groups, and a member listserv for ongoing conversation and learning.
LGBT Inclusion Project
This initiative helps LGBT+ elders navigate senior living and long-term care. We provide a guide covering community types, how to identify inclusive facilities, and resident rights in DC. Contact us to learn more.
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