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Weekly Bulletin Aging Well Takes a Village: Everyone Belongs |
| Office Phone: (202) 935-6060 | Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm | Email: [email protected] |
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NNV Volunteer of the Year One of our favorite NNV end of the year traditions is asking our members to submit nominations for our annual Volunteer of the Year award. The submissions are heart-warming to hear and read, and remind us why NNV is so special. Every year the most prominent theme expressed is gratitude for all of our volunteers: "I would like to honor and thank all the wonderful volunteers that have donated their time, talent, and generosity. Many have taken me to medical appointments, etc., this past year. These volunteers have made it easy for me to keep up with my healthcare needs. They keep in touch and check in with me outside of the volunteer service times."
Here are a few more of the many compliments we received for our volunteer corps: "A great asset", "a pistol", "lovely", "kind-spirited", "so helpful", "good conversation (usually humorous)", and "went above and beyond". Nominees for the 2025 Volunteer of the Year include: Anne Litchfield, Gene Sofer, Susan Crawford, Paul Levi & Cathy Waldman, Merilee Janssen, Roberta Youmans, and Will Guthrie. It's nearly impossible to pick just one volunteer from our many caring and deserving volunteers. We are thrilled to announce the  Gene SoferSmall organizations like ours rely on volunteers to help with everything from direct services with members to administrative help. This year's awardee did a tremendous job working behind the scenes to advance our mission. Gene's steadfast work to increase NNV's visibility in the community, enhance our fundraising efforts, and bring people together caught the eye of multiple people who recommended him for this year's award. Gene began his service to NNV as a board member in 2021, and is our immediate past president. He is a most valuable ambassador introducing many in his network to NNV. He was instrumental in pulling together our recent (and biggest) fundraiser with Adam Gopnik. He even picked up Adam at Union Station and chauffeured him to the event! Gene was responsible for organizing this year's trip to the Capital Jewish Museum, and helped to organize Virtual Speaker Series programs and the tour of Fort Stevens. And, he started, and has continued, the popular monthly Men's Lunch Series. Gene has done all of this with integrity and a wonderful sense of humor. It is our great honor to work with Gene and acknowledge his contributions with this award. Congratulations, Gene! And, another huge thank you to our members for taking the time to submit their heart-felt nominations, and to our volunteers for all they do for NNV. |
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From Next Avenue - Coping With Holiday Depression.
"Holiday depression can affect anyone, for many reasons, including those who usually love the season."
Let us know if you read something related to aging that you think we should share by emailing a link to [email protected].
NNV's End of Year Campaign is our biggest fundraiser of the year! This campaign raises critical funds that support vital services like transportation, friendly visits, and social opportunities. This year, NNV's Board has pledged $30,000 to match all donations - dollar-for-dollar - until December 31, 2025. Your gift will go twice as far!
If you have already donated, Thank you for your support!
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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Coming Soon to NNV:
Coffee & Conversation at the home of an NNV volunteer in Chevy Chase DC near Friendship Heights.
Join us for a relaxed, mid-week get-together over coffee.
When: Tuesday, December 30th, 10 am
Where: Private home, Chevy Chase DC (address shared after sign-up)
Details and registration: https://nwnv.helpfulvillage.com/events/4957
We are taking a break for the holiday season. Visit our archive of Virtual Speaker Series videos here to watch any you might have missed. To learn more, please visit the Virtual Speaker Series page on our website.
More events coming soon! Visit our archive of Know Your Options videos here to watch any you might have missed. To learn more, please visit the Know Your Options page on our website.
Calendar of Ward 3 events for older adults
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.
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NNV is a community based non-profit that gives residents the confidence and practical help to grow older at home while staying healthy, engaged, and connected to neighbors and friends.