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Beat the Heat This Summer Washington, DC is known for hot and humid summer weather. Exposure to excessive heat is dangerous for everyone. Older adults and people with chronic illness are especially vulnerable because older adults do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. Chronic medical conditions and prescription medications can affect the body's response to heat. As the temperatures rise this summer, be sure to follow these tips to stay healthy:
National Institute on Aging outlines warning signs for heat-related illnesses. Symptoms to look out for include:
If you experience any of the symptoms above, go to a cool place, drink fluids, and contact your medical provider right away. Plan ahead by following the local weather reports. Stay informed and sign up to receive personalized public safety alerts through Alert DC. Keep cool and be well! P.S. Here are a couple of hot creatures. On the left is Leslie's brother's dog doing a classic "splooting" pose. Splooting is lying in a spread-legged, prone posture. It is typically performed by four-legged mammals to help them cool down. On the right is an American Robin in Stephanie's backyard bird bath. |
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From Harvard Magazine - Why Taxi Drivers Don’t Die of Alzheimer’s.
"Explaining taxi and ambulance drivers’ protection against Alzheimer’s disease."
Let us know if you read something related to aging that you think we should share by emailing a link to [email protected].
Next week at NNV
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2 pm Yoga with Mayu (Zoom) |
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1 pm Coping with Uncertainty (Zoom) |
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10 am Neighborhood walk (meet at Albemarle & Connecticut) |
The Virtual Speaker Series is taking a break for the summer.
Please join us for more great speakers when we return in September!
Visit our archive of speaker videos here to watch any you might have missed.
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.
Help Us Celebrate Older Americans Month at Nationals Park
& Steve Gurney
Step up to the plate at the iconic Nationals Park in May 2026 for an unforgettable celebration honoring older adults during Older Americans Month! This event will bring together seniors, their caregivers and families, residents from the region's vibrant senior living communities, and dedicated aging service organizations for a day filled with joy, connection, and community spirit.
Our very own Stephanie Chong, along with DC Villages Director Dr. Katt Polk, and Positive Aging Community Founder/Director/Publisher Steve Gurney are working with the staff at Nationals Park to celebrate Older Americans Month next year and beyond. This is a “proof of concept" event—if enough tickets are sold, the Washington Nationals will make it an official annual celebration!
So, whether you are an older adult, a family member, a friend, a caregiver, or a professional passionate about positive aging, this is your moment to shine. Let’s come together to celebrate life’s homeruns, cheer each other on, and slide into lasting connections across generations. Click here to add your name to a list of interested attendees. There is no obligation to participate, but your sign up will help us to gauge interest.
Sips & Snacks - A Staycation Food & Beverage Experience Through Chevy Chase!
August 16th, 4-7pm
Early Bird tickets $30 before July 26th ($40 after that).
Stops include Little Beast, Magruder’s, Skip’s, Opal, and Parthenon.
First 20 tickets get a free Chevy Chase wine glass or t-shirt! One free beverage + snacks at each. Live music throughout including Band Brulee, Art Sound Language, and Taisha Estrada. All in walkable Chevy Chase, DC.
So skip the traffic, save the plane ticket, and rediscover the gems in your own backyard. Let’s search for signs of life in August together!
Wednesday, September 24th, 10 am-2 pm at the
UDC Student Center
The DC State Fair is a free annual event to celebrate the District's homegrown agricultural, artistic, and culinary talents. This year's fair will be on Saturday September 6 at Bryant Street NE, right off the Rhode Island Ave Metro. Inspired by time-honored state fair traditions—growing and gardening, contests, and deep-fried foods—the DC State Fair honors what makes the District unique!
Registration for DC State Fair contests is now open, which include everything from best apple pie to funkiest looking vegetable. If you are interested in registering for any of the contests, please read more in the contest guide here: https://www.dcstatefair.
Winners will be announced at the fair. See you there!
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