• From NPR - Want to keep your brain from aging? Try a cognitive workout.
  "Cognitive function tends to get worse as we age. But both mental and physical exercise can help fight that decline."

Let us know if you read something related to aging that you think we should share by emailing a link to [email protected].

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Next week at NNV

Monday, November 24th	Tuesday, November 25th	Wednesday, November 26th	Thursday, November 27th	Friday, November 28th
2 pm Yoga with Mayu - (Zoom)		1 pm Coping with Uncertainty (Zoom)	Thanksgiving - Office Closed 6:30 pm Thanksgiving dinner (The Hunter's Hound, 5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase MD)	Thanksgiving - Office Closed 10 am Neighborhood walk (meet at Picnic Area 6)

Thursday, November 27th - Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving at The Hunter's Hound

DON’T WANT TO COOK?
WEATHER UNPREDICTABLE?
TOO TIRED TO DRIVE A DISTANCE?
FAMILY TRADITIONS HAVE BECOME BORING?
FAMILY & FRIENDS LIVE TOO FAR AWAY?
KIDS ARE DOING THEIR OWN THING?

Do any of these thoughts reflect your mood about the upcoming holiday?  If yes, come and join your welcoming and interesting neighbors for a fun event on Thanksgiving Day.  Last year we started a tradition of having a happy time and delicious dinner at Hunter’s Hound in Chevy Chase. The menu is now available!

When: Thursday, November 27th, 6:30 pm
Where: The Hunter's Hound, 5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase MD
Details and registration: https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/4885

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Coming Soon to NNV:

Thursday, December 4th

Know Your Options: Tour of Forest Hills of DC

This members only event will provide an opportunity to tour Forest Hills of DC, a senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing located on Connecticut Avenue.

We invite you to join us for an afternoon at Forest Hills of DC on December 4th. During our visit we will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the Chefs of Forest Hills of DC and learn about the community. We will also have the privilege of hearing from residents, touring the campus and more!

When: Thursday, December 4th, 10 am
Where: Forest Hills, 4901 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington DC 20008
Details and registration: https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/4839

Capitol Hill Village:
Mondays, 10 am - DC Ctr for Aging LGBTQ+ Monday Coffee and Conversation (Zoom-Free sign up required for the link)
Mondays & Thursdays, 4-5 pm - Chair Yoga (Zoom - Click here to join the class)
First Wednesday of each month, 3:30-4:30 - What We're Hearing (Zoom-Free sign up required)

Cleveland Woodley Park Village:
Mondays, 10-10:30 am - Gentle Yoga Stretch (Zoom - Click here to join the class)
First Monday of each month, 11:30 am - Coffee & Conversation Current Events Discussion Group (Dolan, 3518 Connecticut Ave NW)
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am - Gentle Yoga Stretch (Zoom - Click here to join the class)
Fridays, 10-10:30 am - Gentle Yoga Stretch (Zoom - Click here to join the class)
Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 am - Village Walkers (Cathedral Commons)

Dupont Circle Village:
Mondays, 3:30 pm - Accessible Mat Yoga (Zoom-Free sign up required for the link)
Tuesdays, 10:30 am - Chair Yoga (Zoom-Free sign up required for the link)
Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00 am - Meditation with Patricia Ullman (Zoom-Free sign up required for the link)

Foggy Bottom West End Village:
Wednesdays, 10:45 am - Strength and Stability Yoga (free trial class, $10/class). (St Paul's Church dining room, 2430 K St NW)
Fridays, 11:45 am - Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong ($70 for each six class session). (St Paul's Church atrium, 2430 K St NW)

More local village events are listed on the DCVC (DC Villages Collective) calendar
and the WAVE (Washington Area Village Exchange) calendar.
More community events are listed on our events calendar.

The Metropolitan Police Department is warning the public of an ongoing scam in which scammers are impersonating members of MPD by "spoofing" MPD phone numbers to defraud victims. Scammers are impersonating members of MPD by replicating real government phone numbers and video calling victims. During the video call, the impersonator wears a police uniform and has a fake police logo in the background. They claim that the victim was identified as purchasing illegal drugs.

Currently, the scammers are spoofing the Second District police station phone number: (202) 715-7300. However, the public should be aware that scammers often spoof various numbers, including those of law enforcement and government entities, to appear legitimate.

If you receive a call similar in nature:

• Don’t feel pressured to act. Scammers may have some public information about you (like your name and address), but that does not mean they are legitimate. Verify by contacting the appropriate agency directly using customer service info on their public websites.
• MPD will never demand payment by phone, email, or letter. Do not share your credit card number, personal information, or other financial information. Do not wire transfer money or transfer funds to anyone you do not know.
• Share what you know with others. By telling your friends and family members about the scam, you can help protect your community.

We remind the public that the Metropolitan Police Department will never solicit anyone for monetary funds, bank information, or social security numbers.

For more information on scams and fraud visit: https://www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-fraud/report-fraud.

If you are a victim of this scam in the District of Columbia, please contact the Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit at (202) 727-4159 or [email protected].

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