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Holiday Party: Please join Capitol Hill Village to close out a great 2015! We will host a very informal cookie and coffee party on Tuesday, December 15, from 2–4 pm at the Hill Center. There will be a pianist and opportunity for singing carols. December Scarf Drive: CHV will be collecting scarves to provide to the homeless across Capitol Hill. Please contribute new or used (but in excellent shape) scarves. The scarves, with special holiday notes, will be wrapped around a tree with a sign

indicating they are donated by Capitol Hill Village members. Please bring scarves with a note pinned on to warm the heart of the wearer. Scarves can be also dropped off until December 20 at the CHV office, 725 8th St. SE.

Volunteers needed for Holiday Festivities

We welcome volunteers to help with our holiday festivities. Raise your hand and offer your time and talents to:

Assist with preparations for the December 15 party

Help out at the event—setup, cleanup, etc.

Identify the trees/location for the scarf drop off and help arranging

Help decorate, label, and write notes for recipients on scarves

ContentS

2 Monthly CHV Calendar of Events 3 From the Executive Director 5 Getting Ready for the Gala 6 Meeting the Caregiving Challenge 8 Beware of Medicare Fraud; Passages 9 Medicare Part D Plans and the Rising

Costs of Prescription Drugs; Another Way to Get Moving

10 Tech Training—The Learning Continues; Have You Planned for Your Cyber History?

11 CHV is Ready with Its Snow Removal Plan 12 Village Voices—The Learning Continues;

Help Us Remember Your Story! 13 Sail Away With the Travel Club; Musings

from Leo Orleans 14 Giving and Receiving as Volunteers

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Village Holiday actiVities

Cookies, Caroling, and Community

Village NewsDeCember 2015

FRoM tHe PResideNt

A Change of Seasons … As the weather becomes crisp and inspiring, so too does the work of your friends and neighbors at Capitol Hill Village. As momentum in Capitol Hill Village grows under the leadership of Executive Director Molly Singer, who is finishing her fifth month since her permanent appointment, some of you are wondering how the CHV Board is getting organized to complement and support Molly. I can report that we are underway.At its September 16 meeting, the Board settled on four Committees—Advancement, Membership, Advocacy, and Executive. Since then, each committee has met at least once and has come up with goals and an initial work plan for accomplishing them.

CHV Members heard an array of speakers at the October Symposium “Conquering the Challenges of Caregiving.” Howard Gleckman keynoted, and four panels led discussions about challenges and resources. See story on page 6.

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December Events. For more information about any event, or to RSVP for an event, call the CHV office at 202-543-1778 during regular office hours (weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm) or email [email protected]. NOTE: Check the CHV website for programs that may be added or changed: www.capitolhillvillage.org.

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NOV. 22 23Easy Strollers, 9 am, p. 20Petanque, 2 pm, p. 20

24Qigong, 10 am, p. 20Second Wind, 12 pm, p. 20

25CHV OffiCE ClOSES at 3 Pm mahjong, 3 pm, p. 20

26CHV OffiCE ClOSEd tHankSgiVing dinnEr, 3 pm, p. 15

27CHV OffiCE ClOSEd Balance Class, 12:30–1:30 pm, p. 15

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29 30Easy Strollers, 9 am, p. 20Petanque, 2 pm, p. 20rSVP by 3 pm for dec. 13 play Stage kiss.

December 1Qigong, 10 am, p. 20Second Wind, 12 pm, p. 20rSVP by 3 pm for dec. 5 tech training

2mahjong, 3 pm, p. 20rSVP by 3 pm for dec. 5 Hazmat Pickup

3Qigong, 10 am, p. 20games & Puzzles group, 2–4 pm, p. 15

4rSVP by 3 pm for dec. 7 tech tutoring

5Hazardous Waste Pickup, starting 9 am, p. 15 tech training: Your digital afterlife, 12:30–2 pm, p. 16

6HanukkaH BEginS

7Easy Strollers, 9 am, p. 20Petanque, 2 pm, p. 20tech tutoring: drop in, 2–3 pm, p. 16rSVP by 3 pm for dec. 8 Opera Society Party

8Qigong, 10 am, p. 20Second Wind, 12 pm, p. 20Village Opera Society, 6 pm, p. 16 Village Voices: frank guzzeta, 7 pm, p. 16

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mahjong, 3 pm, p. 20rSVP by 3 pm for : dec. 10 Prevent Healthcare fraud ; dec. 10 Cinephiles; dec. 11 CHV dinner Party; dec. 11 Book Pickup

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Qigong, 10 am, p. 20meet, Walk, View, Eat, 10:30 am, p. 17Social Bridge, 1 pm, p. 17 Prevent Healthcare fraud, 2 pm, p. 17 Cinephiles, 6 pm, p. 17

11Book Pickup, starting 9 am , p. 17dinner Party at democratic national Club, 6:30 pm, p. 18rSVP by 3 pm for dec. 15 CHV Holiday Celebration

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13Stage kiss play, 2 pm, p. 18

14HanukkaH EndS Easy Strollers, 9 am, p. 20Petanque, 2 pm, p. 20rSVP by 3 pm for dec. 15 literary Club

15Qigong, 10 am, p. 20Second Wind, 12 pm, p. 20CHV Holiday Celebration, 2 pm, pp. 1 & 18literary Club, 6 pm, p. 18

16mahjong, 3 pm, p. 20rSVP by 3 pm for dec. 19 new Volunteer Orientation

17Qigong, 10 am, p. 20Exit Strategies, 7 pm, p. 17games & Puzzles group, 2–4 pm, p. 19

18rSVP by 3 pm for: dec. 21 tech tutoring, dec. 21 Caregiver Support group

19new Volunteer Orientation, starting 3:30 pm, p. 19

20 21Easy Strollers, 9 am, p. 20Petanque, 2 pm, p. 20tech tutoring: drop in, 2–3 pm, p. 16Caregiver Support group, 6:30 pm, p. 18

22WintEr SOlStiCE Qigong, 10 am, p. 20

Second Wind, 12 pm, p. 20


24CHV OffiCE ClOSEdQigong, 10 am, p. 20

25CHV OffiCE ClOSEd CHriStmaS daY

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27 28Easy Strollers, 9 am, p. 20Petanque, 2 pm, p. 20

29Qigong, 10 am, p. 20Second Wind, 12 pm, p. 20


31CHV OffiCE ClOSEd Qigong, 10 am, p. 20

JANUArY 1, 2016CHV OffiCE ClOSEd HaPPY nEW YEar!

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Brandywine Vally tour, p. 16

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Season of Change … I love this weather! I love it because it is unpredictable and moody and it smells good. And I love wool and knitting, which is hard to be inspired about in the summer. And you know I love apples! I also love this season because it is the time that while we start to hunker down inside, we have a greater awareness of others. On my way into work today, Community Connections was handing out a flier for a food drive for their clients—which we will promote. Capitol Hill Village staff and volunteers are making Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday preparations for our members and for the broader community. We are also coordinating our snow shoveling and emergency weather response so that we can keep you safe in bad weather. I trust you are also looking to your community and thinking about how you can help.I hope you have received an end-of-year appeal from us, asking you to support our good work. There are a number of great reasons for you to make an end-of-year donation to Capitol Hill Village, and I hope you will. First, your gift will be matched! Our board and other generous donors have committed a $30,000 match, which we can only get if we raise that amount from the community. So, my coupon-clipping, buy-one-get-one-free loving self, wants you to participate in this. My husband and I have already made our donation. Second, we are growing our services and programs to your benefit. We have moved from hosting educational sessions monthly to now averaging more than one a week! The increase in sessions is a response to your requests for more technology training, for sessions that you can bring your adult children to and talk about your longevity and evolving needs and priorities. And, now we have the terrific new Village Voices, a series about current affairs, history, and cultural issues by and for our Capitol Hill neighbors. In addition to education

programs, we are expanding our services. We are working closely with members to make sure that they are prepared for any changes in wellness. We are making sure that members know about and are connected to services and opportunities that they need or may need in the future. Finally, we are working across the city and region to increase awareness around longevity issues so that government, businesses, transportation, and health care providers are all working together. I have been very pleased to be invited to a number of meetings (okay, sometimes, I do invite myself) with a range of leaders who are starting to understand what longevity means in our society and how they should be responding. All of them are amazed at the work of our Village to provide vital services by leveraging volunteers, good will, and neighborly help. They understand that government policies, private sector innovation, and good design all need to improve in service to longevity, but that services of the Village will forever be the foundation of keeping seniors safe at home, contributing their skills and wisdom back to the community, and engaged socially and mentally. I hope you recognize the changes afoot in our Village, and I hope you will invest in our ability to continue to build programs and services that are building a community that supports longevity and keeps seniors safe and living on their own terms. Most importantly, I wish you a warm and safe holiday season. Click here to go to the donation page.

Thank you for all that you do.

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We shared these plans with each other at our November 10 meeting. Frank guzzetta (Chair of the CHV Endowment Trust Board) hosted in his English basement lined with art books, a warm and expansive setting that helped us think creatively. I would like to introduce you to our new committees and report on what they expect to accomplish. Candace Baldwin, chair of the advancement Committee, is one of the godmothers of the Village movement having been a founder and co-director of the Village to Village network. Currently, she is Director of Strategy, Aging in Community for Capital Impact Partners. The goal of the committee is to “advance” the dialogue about longevity among multiple stakeholders across the city, including private sector, government agencies, health partners, and philanthropic organizations. She and her team—John gordon, phil guire, and Joe Fengler—propose to reach out to potential corporate partners and foster better relations with foundations to ensure that citywide priorities include awareness and planning for longevity. For example, in the spring of 2016 they expect to deepen CHV’s understanding of the role a village can play in supporting health care innovations and then seek out opportunities for collaboration with local health providers. Additionally, the committee will work to create a culture of giving to increase personal and planned giving by the Board and Village members. Marie guillory reported for the Membership Committee, chaired by ann grace and including anne Kraemer, lori genderson, and enrique gomez along with Molly Singer and Mary procter. The goals of the committee are to enhance

value, increase engagement, and build membership. One step toward the goal of growing CHV membership is to identify apartment buildings and churches that will host CHV programs in an effort to increase awareness. As part of building a community that supports longevity, CHV staff will develop programs that will interest Hill residents who are under 55, but who may have responsibility for aging relatives. To grow member and volunteer involvement, committee members plan to offer a series of potluck meals for new CHV members to help them get to know each other. They also seek to expand opportunities for members to volunteer to serve the broader Capitol Hill community (such as serving as reading mentors in local schools). Vira Sisolak chairs the advocacy Committee (Marie guillory, phil guire, geoff lewis, and Mary procter with advisors Sharon ambrose, pat Taylor, and Sonia Conly). This committee broadens the mandate of the CHV Housing Committee, which under her four-year leadership has been increasingly successful in calling developers’ attention to the growing interest among current owners of Capitol Hill townhouses for one-level living units of at least two bedrooms. Vira reported on the goals of the Advocacy Committee in the areas of transportation, housing, and health. For transportation, the committee proposes to support the work of other organizations advocating improved sidewalk safety and better coordination of transportation options for older and disabled people. For housing, committee members will continue to meet with developers and speak at ANC meetings about the need for larger one-level housing units. And for health, the committee

proposes to explore the availability of decent skilled nursing facilities within a reasonable distance of Capitol Hill. The Committee will coordinate efforts with the Advancement Committee in deepening our understanding of ways that villages can collaborate with health care providers. CHV Vice President Jim Hardin reported that the executive Committee (Mary Procter, President; Mike Neuman, Secretary; Angela Beckham, Treasurer; and Enrique Gomez, Immediate Past President) will oversee and coordinate the work of the other committees. The Committee will also meet between Board meetings, keep in touch with Molly Singer to anticipate issues for the Board, and shape the upcoming Board agendas. The Committee will have a finance subcommittee of Neal Mann, Bill phillips, and Tom Kozeny to meet quarterly with angela Beckham to review the finances and identify any issues. The Committee will oversee the Board nominations process but seeks recommendations for new Board members from the Board’s three other committees, especially from those who have served as committee advisors.Can you feel a change in the air? The board and staff are very excited and inspired to increase services, engagement, and awareness of longevity and our good work in the community. We welcome interest and ideas in any of the work of our Committees.


gettiNg Ready FoR tHe gala

CHV Moves to a N’awlins BeatThe annual Capitol Hill Village Gala is moving to a new venue at DC’s Union Market. As with earlier Galas, the evening will resound with great sounds for dancing and listening, a selection of hors d’oeuvre and sweets, and an abundant selection of attractive auction items—all to benefit Village programs.

The 2016 Gala theme is “Meet Me at Mardi Gras,” and the event is lining up to be huge fun. Already there is music cued, fabulous food from DC’s hottest chef, and scores of DC’s social, political, and corporate leaders planning to participate. It will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Union Market, Dock 5 (upper level), 1309 5th Street NE, from 7 to 10:30 pm.

The Gala will include a silent and live auction including an eclectic assortment of events, experiences, special invitations, and more. The Silent Auction will be filled with some favorites from past years such as dining certificates from local restaurants, theater tickets, spa and exercise items, museum outings, and more.

Past auction items have also included salon dinners with guests both informed and celebrated, lessons from gifted artists, authors, and musicians, collections of wines and spirits, as well as vacation getaways around the world. This year we’ll look to expand the reach to businesses along H Street and near Union Market and RFK stadium and add a few more items to help keep visitors happy—especially grandchildren—and some easy weekend getaways to nearby inns.

If you have ideas or contacts that can aid in securing interesting items for the auction, please let the CHV staff know.

The Gala serves as the major annual fundraiser to support Capitol Hill

Village’s expanding programs, new service initiatives, and ongoing awareness-raising about longevity and living on Capitol Hill. The night calls for festive dress, with black-tie optional. Individual reservations will cost $125 with a range of donor and sponsors levels from $1,000 to $11,000. Parking is free and plentiful.

early Preview of Gala auction items (many more to come)

Dining Certificates from Aqua al 2 and Montmartre

One week or more at a 2-bedroom casita in Loreto, Baja Mexico

Two-night stay in a boathouse in St. Michaels, Maryland

One week at a 5-bedroom Vermont farmhouse

One week at a 1-bedroom apartment on the Maine coast

Three nights at a condo in New York City’s Flatiron District

One week at a 2-bedroom condo in Rehobeth Beach

Two weekend nights at a Berkeley Springs mountain estate

Theater tickets to Studio and Arena Stage

Two nights at a condo in Philadelphia, PA.

Capitol Hill Village gala 2016

Mardi Gras

Meet Me At

Auction items for thw 2016 CHV Gala include vacation getaways to Loreto, Baja, Mexico (left) and Philadephia (below).


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Meeting the Caregiving Challengethe Big Picture“Being a caregiver is not easy, but the fact that it is hard is why you should prepare,” were the opening remarks from Howard gleckman at the CHV Symposium “Conquering the Challenges of Caregiving.”The good news, he said, is that people are living longer and thriving in most of those years. This unprecedented increase in life expectancy, however, means that more people will suffer with chronic illness and in some cases, dementia. Changing demographics is creating a situation where family members are less likely to be on hand to provide care.Seniors are better off in communities where there is a critical mass of older people, he said, noting the importance of the Village movement and services from faith and fraternal organizations.All of this has led people to think differently about how and where the aging population will live.Older adults are looking for alternatives to sub-divisions and single-family homes. Rather than the traditional retirement communities, they may be attracted to group homes where they can share aid services. People are thinking differently about assisted living, and a demonstration project is looking at “virtual” assisted living, where caregivers bring their services to the community. Another demonstration project involves an insurance policy for continuous care—with the goal to keep people out of the hospital. The number of people needing personal care services will double by 2050. Who will be around to provide that care? Gleckman urged the symposium attendees to plan, communicate, and advocate.plan before there is a crisis: think about where you want to live and about money; set up power-of-attorney and

other legal documents. Who will speak for you?Communicate with family and doctors, and don’t put your living will in a safe deposit box.advocate at both the personal level—“no one should go to a hospital without an advocate”—and at the policy level. He challenged Village members to work for improved housing, transportation, and funding mechanisms to address the needs of older adults. Howard Gleckman is an economist at the Urban Institute and author of Caring for Our Parents: Inspiring Stories of Families Seeking New Solutions to America’s Most Urgent Health Crisis.

the caregiversThree Capitol Hill Village members described their experience as caregivers. Charles Rubio said that physical exercise was the best therapy for him and his partner, and they brought students into the house to help with exercise. His advice to caregivers is to “keep busy,” and he was appreciative of CHV volunteers who came to their home to give him some relief.Sandy lotterman pushed her husband to go to Village events and tried to maintain as much activity as possible. She said planning was essential. She set up a checking account in her name so that she would have easy access to cash, which was needed to cover costs until insurance kicked in. Her daughter had a copy of her husband’s advance directive on her cell phone, and it was accepted by

Top: CHV members Mike Ambrose, Charles Rubio and Sandy Lotterman spoke about their experiences as caregivers. Above: Howard Gleckman was the keynote speaker. Right: Christi Clark and Bill Amt spoke about services their grpups offer.

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hospitals. Case managers from Seabury Resources for the Aging helped them with bureaucratic hurdles, and the CHV provided a financial planner.Mike ambrose said his first response to his wife’s diagnosis was energizing because he would have a role he knew was important. However, as time went on, he said he became much less enchanted and began seeking support groups. “These were people who knew exactly my fears and anxieties. For me the caregiving group was live-saving.”Lotterman said caregivers “need to take care of themselves—a part-time job, hobby. Ambrose said “make sure your life is not completely defined by someone else’s illness.”Christi Clark, Education and Outreach Coordinator at Insight Memory Care in Fairfax, and Bill amt, Mental Health Program Manager at Iona Senior Services and facilitator for the CHV Caregiver Support Group, explained their services to both persons with dementia and to caregivers. Clark said that their services delay the need for persons having to move to a facility. Amt described consultation and case-management services that are designed to help people with dementia stay in their home as long as possible.

Public advocacy: Building a community of caringBy Sonia ConlyThe final panel focused on moving forward personally and as communities to improve long-term care. Candace Baldwin, Director of Strategies for Aging in the Community at Capital Impact Partners, and Julie Maggioncalda, Director of Senior Social Services at So Others Might Eat (SOME), presented some possibilities for change and urged the attendees to action. Our social, health, and housing systems are not built for the coordination of

support services needed to serve persons and families with long term care needs. To meet the needs, Baldwin challenged us to ask: what can we do to create age-friendly cities, build community support for caregivers, and create generational linkages? We should ask what should be happening in the (entire) social support system. As an example, Baldwin pointed out the importance of housing to health. With the current emphasis on health outcomes, she asked, might health insurance be used to pay for housing (modifications) that would improve health care outcomes? Care for persons with dementia can be improved. Baldwin cited the Dementia Village in the Netherlands, Hogewey, as an example of an innovative care facility. Hogewey attempts to create a village of cottages resembling as nearly as possible the home environment before memory loss. For further information on Hogewey see: http://hogeweyk.dementiavillage.com/en.Maggioncalda stressed the importance of asking for help on a personal and community level. Julie stressed that difficulty is inevitable as we come to need care. She asked that we recognize that we may not be able to handle all that we wish we could. We should ask for and require help when needed and have conversations with our families and others regarding our wishes before the crisis occurs.Maggioncalda pointed out that baby boomers grew up demanding change. She encouraged the audience to continue that tradition by demanding age-friendly communities. For more on the District of Columbia’s effort to create an age-friendly city see http://agefriendly.dc.gov/. Julie also described an effort at SOME to create intergenerational connections, reduce isolation of home-bound elderly, and improve targeting of services by having students visit the homes of the home bound to survey their needs.

CHV Executive Director Molly Singer concluded the Symposium by emphasizing two themes. At the personal level: share your story, if you need help ask for it. At the community level: participate in groups such as the local Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs). Singer pointed out that acting together is more powerful than the sum of individual actions. She asked that members forward to her letters supporting Councilman Charles Allen’s “Safe at Home Act” so that the letters can be bundled as a show of community support. Ms. Baldwin encouraged attendees to work for innovation in care and to remember that the first needs of low-resource communities are food, housing and health care.

cHV caregiver support groupCapitol Hill Village and Iona Senior Services partner in a monthly support group for persons who are caregiving for an older family member or a friend with memory loss. Contact Melissa Zimmerman, CHV Care Manager, at 202-543-1778 or [email protected] for information about the support group and care services provided by the Capitol Hill Village. See the Events Listing on page 19 for the time and location of the next support group meeting.

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Seminar attendess were given the opportunity to ask the speakers questions .

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Passages…lucinda “Cindy” p. Janke, a 45-year resident of Capitol Hill, died October 27 as the result of a fall. A “DC enthusiast,” Cindy loved history, books, buildings, people, art, and museums. She recently completed most

of her work as an advisor for an upcoming exhibit:“For the Record: The Art of Lily Spandorf,” which opened November 21 at The George Washington

University Museum and The Textile Museum. In the last year, Cindy was also writing a series of articles for The Hill Rag to recognize Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s 60th year. Cindy enjoyed mystery novels and Scrabble. While her husband enjoyed playing against her, he was frustrated by her ability to do other things like sleeping or reading during his turn and then effortlessly lay down seven-letter words on the triple-point squares. Many coupons were clipped to justify buying the Sunday New York Times, chiefly to enjoy its crossword puzzle. And she regularly clipped Washington Post and Hill Rag articles and sent them to friends and family on topics

pertaining to their various interests. On her 65th birthday, she threw herself a party and invited guests to dress up as famous people who shared her birthday. Services will be at 11 am on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Christ Church, Washington Parish, 620 G St. SE.

* * * * *“Passages” notes the passing of Village members as well as other significant events such as marriages, out-of-area moves, major awards, etc. If you know of a Member who has experienced a passage, please send a brief paragraph to the Newsletter editor at [email protected]. Please confirm that the member or their family/representative agrees with publishing the information.

Medicare Marketing: Beware of Fraud and inappropriate TacticsBy Deborah HanlonThe annual Medicare open enrollment season, which runs through Dec. 7, is prime hunting season for scammers who target unsuspecting seniors looking for business. While most health insurance agents are legitimate, some go outside the “acceptable” marketing rules established by the Centers for Medicare Services. Be aware of inappropriate Marketing practices. Health care insurance agents are prohibited from knocking on doors, making cold calls, or sending unsolicited emails to potential enrollees. Agents are not allowed to conduct sales activities in health care settings (except for common areas such as cafeterias or recreational rooms). They are not allowed to approach Medicare beneficiaries in parking lots, lobbies, or sidewalks. Health care agents are also prohibited from stating that they are from, or working “on behalf of,” Medicare. Agents cannot offer gifts of more than $15 and, if offered, the gift must be made available to everyone, even if they do not choose that company. In a recent example, as reported in the October 1 Sacramento Bee, over 30 seniors in

Southern California were enticed to sign up with a specific Medicare Plan after receiving a free bus trip to a casino and $20 in gambling money. In return, the insurance agent collected their Medicare card numbers and enrolled them in new Medicare plans that were deemed inappropriate. This is illegal! Be leery of free prizes, giveaways, or other gifts offered in exchange for signing Medicare forms. If someone calls saying you must switch Medicare plans to keep your doctor, contact the doctor’s office yourself to confirm. Never give out your Social Security or Medicare number to strangers. What is appropriate? Most health insurance providers are legitimate and can offer useful information that will help you make informed choices about Medicare coverage and plans. Like most marketing companies, they are allowed to make presentations at meetings, follow up with potential clients (only if invited to do so), and leave cards and materials for potential enrollees to contact the agent directly. Many of the legitimate and illegitimate marketing activities are obvious, but if you see or hear about something that does not seem “quite right,”

immediately report it to the AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly, your State’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), or Medicare. If you have questions or concerns about any Medicare and Medicaid issues, call the George Washington Health Insurance Counseling Project at 202-994-6272.

dec. 10: empowering seniors to Prevent Healthcare Fraud A staff member from the Senior Medicare Patrol Program (SMP) will present to Village members and Hill residents, December 10, at 2pm at the Northeast Library (NOE room) on the topic of Medicare/Medicaid fraud prevention and identity theft. The SMP Program helps Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries protect, detect, and report potential health care fraud.To reserve a place, please contact the Village office at 202-543-1778 or [email protected].


Will Your Medicare part D plan Cover Rising Costs of prescription Drugs?By Deborah HanlonMedicare Open Enrollment Season allows you to switch Medicare plans—until December 7, 2015. Therefore, now is the best time for seniors with Medicare to review their current coverage, especially for Part C (hospital/medical care) and Part D (prescription drug coverage). New Medicare plans go into effect next January, and you want to make sure you know what those changes will be. This year in particular, AARP reports that there have been dramatic increases in the cost of prescription drugs. The average retail price of more than 200 brand-name drugs commonly used by older Americans—including those for treating hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol—jumped nearly 13 percent in 2013. AARP also reported

that 97 percent of 227 brand-name drugs saw price increases. Other generic drugs such as pravastatin sodium, a cholesterol medication soared from $27 to $196 for a one-year supply between October 2013 and April 2014. Another drug, doxycycline hyclate, a commonly used antibiotic, went from $20 to $1,849 for 500 capsules during that same period. Other examples include drugs for treating cancer and Hepatitis C, which have shot up to $1,000 or more a pill.In January 2016, when the new Medicare plans go into effect, some seniors may be in for a shock when they show up at their local pharmacy to renew a prescription and find that a drug that they now pay a $25 co-pay costs $500 because it is no longer covered.

Many of the Part D insurers (or Part C plans that include prescription drugs) change the list of drugs they cover—or they can increase the cost of those drugs, based on negotiated rates with pharmaceutical companies. Premiums, co-pays, and deductibles can also change. While insurers are required to notify their customers of the changes, the notification “books” are often daunting and overlooked by consumers. So now is the time to review your drug plan carefully and make changes if necessary, because you won’t be able to make changes for another year. The recent increase in prescription drug prices has drawn congressional scrutiny into possible causes. Some causes being investigated include higher costs for producing generics, less competition due to pharmaceutical company mergers, and possible price gouging.

another Way to get MovingBy Vira SisolakIf you think you cannot exercise because of arthritis or some other condition that limits your mobility, water aerobics may be just the exercise you need. This is also a wonderful activity for those who have not exercised in many years. The exercises typically are performed in warm waist- or shoulder- deep water, often with a flotation belt. And, best of all, classes are available for free right here on Capitol Hill at the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center, 635 N. Carolina Ave. S.E., just behind Eastern Market. Formerly called the Natatorium, this public facility offers a 25-yard pool and locker rooms in addition to a kiddy pool and community room. Among the water aerobics classes offered, weekday morning classes (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at 8 am, 9 am and 10 am are specifically for seniors. To take part in these classes, you do not need to know how to swim, but if you would like to

learn, there are two classes of Senior Swim I: Learning the Basics. These classes are very popular and you must register as soon as registration opens. Upcoming sessions begin in December or January and you can register online through the DC Department of Parks and Recreation at their website (dpr.dc.gov) or at the Aquatic Center. There are designated times during the day when the pool is open to all for lap swimming. At the same time, there are four lanes dedicated for water walking or other slow movement in the water. People recovering from joint replacement or who have back problems take advantage of these lanes. The Arthritis Foundation recommends water walking in a pool because this activity is easy on the joints. (www.arthritis.org). They note that the buoyancy of the water supports the body’s weight, which reduces stress on the joints and minimizes pain.

Water aerobics can also help improve cardiovascular fitness, balance, and range of motion. Heated pools, like the one at the Aquatic Center, can help soothe pain. A fact for your grandchildren: water provides 12 times the resistance of air.Several CHV members participate in these classes and find them an enjoyable way to exercise. If you think the Aquatic Center may be the place for you to get moving, stop by to check out the facilities and observe a class in action.

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Tech Training: Tutoring Sessions To Be offeredBy Tamara ColnWow! Is the only word to describe the level of participation in the two Tech Training-Bring Your Own Device sessions. Members were particularly satisfied with the one-on-one experience with tutors. CHV would like to thank Byte Back for facilitating the second training and the American Studies Program for supplying volunteers and the venue. CHV is planning more training and in the meantime will be providing tutoring sessions at the CHV office or at your home (depending on the device). Here are the details for the tutoring:

Twice a month beginning in December (watch for the dates in a separate notification).

Located in the CHV office, 725 Eighth St. SE, or at your home depending on the device.

Tutoring will be for one hour for one person and two hours for two people.

Signups are limited and will go fast.A member can use the service once per month to allow space for other members. A separate request can be made with another volunteer for another date if you are interested.

Volunteers Sought. If you are interested in assisting as a tutor (twice

a month) please let us know. Dates and times are negotiable. We want to cover topics such as texting, emailing, virus protection, apps, and other requests. The volunteer will need to be able to walk up and down 20 steps and sit for 1–2 hours.

Have You planned for Your Cyber History?Cyber history is something very few people think about. What is it? It’s your life online while you are alive including photos, social media, email, etc. Often what happens to these things is not considered, but it should be. CHV is collaborating with the Southeast Public Library to present “Your Digital Afterlife,” facilitated by Jaime Mears, National Digital Stewardship Resident at DC Public Libraries. Ask yourself: Do I think about my digital afterlife? Have I made a plan for the priceless memories on my computer, phone, social media accounts, or email?If you answer “no” to these questions but would like to learn, this class will help you prepare your digital estate as you learn what happens to your digital assets after death, and how you can create and protect your digital legacy today. The program will be on December 5 from

12:30-1:30 pm at the Southeast Library. Attendees are encouraged to bring electronic devices or examples of digital assets they’d like to save.To sign up for this event (deadline is 3 pm, Tuesday, December 1), call the CHV office at 202-543-1778 or email [email protected].


CHV is Ready with its Snow Removal planBy Tamara ColnBrrrr!!!! As winter approaches, CHV will be providing snow removal services for its members. With a few changes from previous years, we hope to serve all members who need shoveling assistance. Following are some options and reminders to make the process go smoother. Please remember, like the weather, this is an imperfect system—largely managed by volunteers. So, there are no guarantees with snow shoveling—like winter, we are all doing our best.

option 1City removal: Serve DC, which is the volunteer entity at the Mayor’s Office, will be deploying volunteers to assist with shoveling snow. Here is how this service will work:

CHV members call CHV and we will coordinate calls to DC’s snow removal and register the member.

Serve DC assigns a volunteer, if available, to your address.

The service occurs within 24–48 hours of the snowfall.

Volunteers are assigned homes and will shovel, leave, and do not expect a tip.

To remove yourself from the list, call 311.

To report that your snow has not been removed, call 311.

Plan to participate in a post-winter survey so that CHV can report the reliability of the service.

Please note: this service is coordinated by the DC government and is not affiliated with CHV, so when there is a breakdown in services, we cannot be of immediate help.

option 2Vendor service: A vendor will be provided to members to call when snow is expected. The members will confirm the day and time with the vendor as well

as the payment arrangement. Members will be given information about the available vendors in December. The price for the vendor will be around $30 or less depending on the size of the snow removal area.

If you are dissatisfied with the vendor, please let us know.

Make sure to call the vendor if a neighbor has shoveled your snow.

The office will provide the member with the contact information so that the member can call the vendor directly.

option 3CHV Volunteer: In December, each volunteer will be assigned two homes to shovel snow. The member and the volunteer are to coordinate a day and time for the shoveling service. Here are a few rules regarding snow shoveling:

Volunteers cannot be tipped. Volunteers will not be equipped with

a shovel or ice melt (please have that before the season begins).

Volunteers will not shovel snow if it will be 38 degrees F. or higher the next day, and the snowfall has to be more than two inches.

Please do not call the volunteers directly. If your area has not been addressed, call the office to have another person remove the snow.

Volunteers will shovel the snow before 10 am

Volunteers Needed: If you want to volunteer for snow removal:

Can you lift moderately heavy items?

Do you live near many of our members?

Can you shovel an additional one or two homes near you?

If you answered yes to these questions we would love to have you assist with shoveling snow. Please let Tamara Coln know if you are available to assist. For any further questions or comments, please call the CHV office at 202-543-1778.

to sign up for snow removal service:

Call or email the office to be placed on the list.

Inform the office volunteer of the area that needs to be shoveled.

Do you have a shovel and ice melt? If not, please purchase the supplies because the volunteer will not be equipped.

Advise as to the dates you do NOT want service.

Village office Holiday closuresCHV staff go on vacation too! Believe it or not, your dedicated team is going to spend some time with their own families over the holidays. CHV offices close at 3 pm on Nov. 25th and reopen at 9 am on November 30th. We close at 3 pm on December 23rd and reopen at 9 am on December 28th. We close at 3 pm on December 30th and reopen at 9 am on January 4th, 2016. Happy Holidays!


Village Voices: The learning Continues…

Yes Virginia (and DC) there is a Santa Claus—and he arrives earlier each year. How did Tickle Me Elmo take over Christmas? In time for the holiday season, we will learn about merchandizing, advertisements, and the secrets of the retail industry. Explore branding, marketing, displays, and sales, and gain insight into the changing world of retail sales. Speaker Frank Guzzetta worked for Woodward and Lothrop, Hecht’s, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren, and other major retailers during the heyday of department stores and centralized

shopping. He started as a management trainee and became president and CEO of Marshall Fields (which became Macys) and later President of the Ralph Lauren Home Division. Details: December 8, 7:00 pm; Northeast Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. Registration preferred; please

call 202-543-1778 or email: [email protected] with your name and number of persons attending. These events are open to the public and a provide a great opportunity to introduce new friends to Capitol Hill Village.

At the first Village Voices session, James E. Miller, author of The United States and the Making of Modern Greece, adjunct professor in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, and chair of European and Greek Studies at the Foreign Service Institute discussed recent Greek events and their ties to world history.

Help Us Remember Your Story!Donate a piece of Your History to a Modern Day Time Capsule (but you keep the item) by contributing stories of DC’s history, neighborhoods, and people. Capitol Hill Village members are invited to be a part of this event to contribute their piece of history to the collection. DC Humanities Council is creating a Digital Museum of DC’s History and needs your contributions.

How it works: 1. Bring up to five items that help tell your story (e.g., baseball tickets, campaign posters, labels and receipts from Woody’s, family photographs, transit tokens) to the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop on December 12 between 1 and 4 pm. 2. DC Humanities volunteers will help you describe and then digitize your materials using the utmost care. You

will take your originals home with you as well as copies of the digital content on a free USB flash drive. Your materials will be added to the DC Digital Museum and be available to researchers, students, teachers, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Washington.3. Record a brief oral history interview to be archived with your donation.

4. When your digital files are added to the collection you will be notified by Humanities DC and offered the opportunity to add to the published description.Go to this website to learn more about this program and/or to register.

It’s like a preservation and archives version of Antiques Roadshow!



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Sail away With the Travel Clubalaska, Food, Friends and excursions await youThe Travel Club has organized an Alaskan cruise, which is open to CHV members, their families, and friends. A seven-night cruise is planned, roundtrip from Seattle on the Norwegian Pearl from June 19–26, 2016. Stops will be made at Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Victoria, British Columbia. Over the years, Alaskan cruises increasingly have grown in popularity. For this reason as well as the short cruising window of May to September, the demand for cabin space is high and the advance booking time, especially for group bookings, has shortened. Many experienced cruise travelers consider June to be the best month for maximizing the Alaskan Inside Passage cruising experience. A limited number of ocean view, balcony, and suites are available for the dates selected. Translation: we are working with a short time frame and bookings should be made as soon as

possible. Reservations are based on availability and secured by a $250 deposit per cabin. The deposit is refundable until April 5, 2016.For general information and questions, contact Pat Fisher, CHV Travel Club member at [email protected].

MusiNgs FRoM leo oRleaNs

promises, promisesI have to warn you that I have not only expressed my opinion on this topic before but also promised not to impose it on you again. Well, this one is so striking that I expect everyone to understand why I just couldn’t restrain sharing it with you. I’ll make it short.Yes, it has to do with The New Yorker magazine to which my wife Helen and I have been subscribing for over 50 years. And yes, it has to do with something referred to as poetry. This one—one of several that appear weekly in the magazine—was written by Danniel Schoonebeek.

CHORUSSaw a world was the straw-bale house I spentmy life building& caved in on herself once a shiftwhenever my auger brace finished herwas to be(& the god in the herringbone hard hatdecreed this)the legacy of the legacyof my legacy’slegacy’s legacyI hope you are smiling. Am I in danger?

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giving and Receiving as VolunteersBy Tamara Coln

As the holidays approach, we should think about how we have contributed to the happiness of someone else. As Village members and volunteers, many of you have contributed time to your neighbors, and for that the staff and fellow members are grateful. Understanding the balance of giving and receiving is important to quality of life. Studies show the importance of social engagement as we age as well as the benefits of giving back to others. A study on how older adults benefit from volunteering is at: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_seniors_get_from_giving_back.

One thing individuals can consider as they age is what they can do to give back or find new purpose. This can be considered as repurposing life goals—not allowing physical changes to hinder one’s ability to give back as well as realizing new talents and strengths. I recently read in the Huffington Post “5 spiritual Practices to Aging Well,” which are: gratitude, generosity, reframing, curiosity, and flexibility. This made me think how these principles apply to the Village and our mission, which is aging-in-place successfully.

gratitude. Be grateful for life’s experiences—good and bad—and learn from them. Remembering that the situations and predicaments many of our neighbors face might someday be faced by us or by somebody we love. Empathy is a great skill to have. It helps us prepare for the “what ifs.”

generosity. Being generous doesn’t have to cost a dime. Some of the best gifts I ever received didn’t cost anything. Remembering our gratitude and thanks can be shown through our time, attention, and involvement. The Village loves to encourage this by encouraging members to organize affinity groups and other activities. This is very

generous regarding time and attention, and the Village is always grateful for that. I have often told office volunteers how grateful the Village and I are that they consistently devote a couple hours a week to serve our mission. Their time and attention to making sure the requests are filled, and the follow-through by volunteers, are examples of being generous with very little cost.

Reframing. (This is my favorite) If, for every bad experience, I never did it again or tried to make it better, that would be an example of giving up or succumbing to circumstance. For example, as our bodies and physical capabilities change, it is important to repurpose, moving from what we cannot do any longer to what we can do now. The article speaks about focusing on the present rather than regretting the past. This helps us move forward and imagine the glass full instead of half full.

Curiosity. Never stop learning. Be grateful for the ability to learn more about things you may have never considered. With modern technology we can see places we only dream of visiting or begin dating through online dating

sites. Tap into unfamiliar territory and proactively learn about or try it.

Flexibility. Have you ever said “nope, I can’t do it!” when, in fact, even if you could not do one thing, you can do something else. Erasing the rigid qualities we can acquire when our capabilities change promotes flexibility.

Finally, I want to share a story we recently received in the CHV office. A member had a medical procedure that required her to be sedated. She was also caring for a dog that recently had surgery and could not walk the steps in her home. We were able to find a volunteer to pick her up from her appointment as well as another volunteer to meet her at her home to care for her dog. I can only imagine how thankful she was to have that support following her procedure.

Ask yourself what you are thankful for and what you can do to benefit others.


Thursday, November 26, 3:00 pm Private home, some steps to enter

Share thanksgiving dinner with Village membersOnce again, Village members Diane Brockett and her sister Pat are opening Diane’s home for the Village’s Thanksgiving Dinner. The fireplaces will be lit, and Diane and Pat will prepare ham, turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, and oyster dressing, plus serve a pre-dinner cocktail. CHV members can bring their favorite thanksgiving dish to round out the meal—potato, vegetable, an alternative turkey dressing (a cornbread dressing would be most welcome), salad, rolls, dessert, or an appetizer. Apple cider or wine will also happily be accepted. If the menu items result in duplications, the Brocketts will contact you with other suggestions.Each year, the dinner party draws regulars and new faces, an added plus. Diners are asked to gather about 3:00 pm, and dinner will be served around 4:30 pm Everyone gets a seat, but reservations are required to assure that all can be accommodated. Musicians who play the guitar, violin or another musical instrument that they can bring along are invited to entertain. Call the CHV Office at 202-543-1778 or e-mail [email protected] to let us know you are coming and what you will bring.CHV Members and their guests

Friday, November 27, 12:30-1:30 pmSoutheast Neighborhood Library, 7th and D Streets SE (Accessible entrance on D St.)

Balance ClassJoin other members in this monthly balance class, which will help you recognize that strength and agility are the best defenses against falls. Practice skills that will keep you on your feet. The class is taught by a volunteer physical therapist from Physiotherapy Associates. Reservations required.Members, Social Members, Volunteers, and Guests

Thursday, December 3, 2:00-4:00 pmLabyrinth Games & Puzzles, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

games and Puzzles groupJoin other CHV members and their friends for two hours of brain-stretching, bantering fun. Owner Kathleen and her colleagues will introduce you to new games that they like, and teach you to play them. Open to All

Saturday, December 5Your home

Hazardous Waste PickupNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Wednesday, December 2Hazardous materials and personal papers will be picked up from CHV members’ homes for delivery to the District’s safe disposal site. Personal papers (medical records or financial files) will be shredded at the drop-off site, viewed by the CHV delivery team to ensure they are destroyed.Hazardous wastes for pickup include paint, house cleaners, batteries, televisions, computers and their accessories, video equipment, and other items listed on DPW’s website: http://dpw.dc.gov/node/466802.Capitol Hill Village recommends that you remove your hard drive from computers you are disposing in the pick up. If you need assistance doing so, call the Village office at 202-543-1778 or e-mail [email protected] to request a pickup or to arrange for a volunteer to assist with the drive.Members Only

Please RsVP to all events, and let the cHV office know if you need a ride, by calling 202-543-1778 during regular office hours (9 am to 5 pm) or by e-mailing [email protected]

Upcoming CHV events for December 2015check the cHV website for programs that may be added: www.capitolhillvillage.org

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Village oFFice Holiday closuResCHV offices close at 3 pm on Nov. 25th and reopen at 9 am on November 30th. We close at 3 pm on December 23rd and reopen at 9 am on December 28th. We close at 3 pm on December 30th and reopen at 9 am on January 4th, 2016. Happy Holidays!

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Saturday, December 5, 12:30–2:00 pm Southeast Neighborhood Library, 403 Seventh St. SE

tech training—Your digital afterlifeNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Tuesday, December 1 What is your digital afterlife? It’s what happens to emails, photos, social media posts, and other important password-protected information that other may not have access to while you areliving. Jaime Mears, National Digital Stewardship Resident at DC Public Libraries, will answer your questions. Have you made a plan for the priceless memories on your computer, phone, social media accounts, or email? This class will help you prepare your digital estate as you learn what happens to your digital assets after death and how you can create and protect your digital legacy today. The lecture will be about one hour, followed by a 30-minute Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to bring electronic devices or examples of digital assets they would like to save.

Monday, December 7, 2:00–3:00 pm725 8th Street SE

tech tutoring—drop inNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Friday, Dec. 4 CHV will continue to host a series of tech training̀ s to assist members with using cellular phones and other technological devices. Now is your opportunity to have ongoing assistance with your device twice a month. For training on using kindles, ipad, cell phones and lap tops, please call CHV to schedule your tutoring. This event is only open to 2 members each session. More vacancies will be available as more volunteers assist. Note: This can also be arranged as an in house drop in visit.Members

Tuesday, December 8, 6:00-7:30 pm Private Home

Village Opera Society annual PartyNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Monday, December 7As is our December custom, we will gather for a program-less party to celebrate our wonderful group and the pleasure we all take in opera. Everyone should bring something to eat—preferably a finger food. There will be music, of course. Open to All

Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 pmNortheast Library, 330 Seventh St. NE

Village Voices Yes Virginia (and DC) there is a Santa Claus—and he arrives earlier each year. How did Tickle Me Elmo take over Christmas? In time for the holiday season, we will learn about merchandizing, advertisements, and the secrets of the retail industry. Explore

branding, marketing, displays, and sales, and gain insight into the changing world of retail sales. Frank Guzzetta worked for Woodward and Lothrop, Hecht’s, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren, and other major retailers during the heyday of department stores and centralized shopping. He started as a management trainee and became president and CEO of Marshall Fields (which became Macy’s) and later President of the Ralph Lauren Home Division. Registration preferred; please call 202-543-1778 or email: [email protected] with your name and number of persons attending. Open to All

Wednesday & Thursday, December 9–10

tour of delaware’s Brandywine ValleyNoTe: Signup is closedThe CHV Travel Club has organized a winter holiday-themed, two-day trip to the Brandywine Valley in Delaware. The Brandywine Valley is just north of Wilmington, about a two-hour drive from Capitol Hill. Participants will either drive their own cars or carpool with others and share the cost of gas, tolls, etc.Daytime activities will include tours of three venues: Winterthur, the world famous DuPont home and gardens; Longwood Gardens with its magnificent indoor conservatory and palm house; and the Brandywine River Museum and its Wyeth and American Art collection.


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Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries prevent, detect, and report potential health care fraud. To reserve a place, please contact the Village office at 202-543-1778 or [email protected] to All

Thursday, December 10, 6:00-7:30 pmMember Home

CinephilesNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Wednesday, December 9Each month participants in this film discussion group view one or more of the films listed before the scheduled meeting. At the meeting we discuss the films already viewed and select the next month’s choices. Participants should call the CHV office to register their attendance, learn of the address. Please view one or two or three or four or five or all six of the following films before the meeting: The Secret in Their Eyes, Trumbo, Suffragette, Brooklyn, Spotlight, and The 33. Members and Social Members

Friday, December 11, 9:00 amYour home

Book pickupNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Wednesday, December 9Books, CD’s, videos or DVD’s are picked up for donation to the Friends of the Southeast Neighborhood Library. If you have extra books, CD’s, videos or DVD’s that you would like to donate, please call the office to let CHV know the quantity of items you have and to receive instructions for the pickup. (Place items in a visible area outside your home, labeled so volunteers can identify.) Please DO NOT include travel books older than 5 years old, any books in poor condition (old, mold, discolored, worn or torn), or out-of-date business, economics and technical books.Members only

Winterthur and Longwood, in particular, will be decorated in their finest holiday regalia. Longwood has a variety of special events including an organ sing-along, a behind-the-scenes tour of the production greenhouses, and a jaw-dropping flower show in the conservatory. For more information about the tour sites, see these websites: Montchanin Village: www.montchanin.com/village.html; INN at Wilmington: www.innatwilmington.com; Winterthur: www.winterthur.org; Brandywine River Museum: http://www.brandywine.org/museum; Longwood: www.longwoodgardens.org

Thursday, December 10, 10:30 amEast Capitol Street entrance to the U.S. Capitol grounds

meet, Walk, View and EatNeed an impetus for going to the National Gallery of Art? Gather with other CHV members for a walk to the NGA. Once there, choose your own viewing agenda. At 1 pm, meet in the Cascade Café for lunch together, then walk back up the hill, or resume your own gallery viewing. (Note: It is not permitted to bring your own food into the Café.) Please call the CHV Office to sign up.Members and Social Members

Thursday, December 10, 1:00 pmPrivate Home

Social Bridge groupDo you know how to play bridge, or would you like to learn/relearn? We hope to have fun playing bridge while trying to reach consensus about how to bid. No master points involved. Come join us! Please RSVP by calling the CHV office at 202-543-1778 or e-mail [email protected]. Members and Social Members

Thursday, December 10, 2:00 pmNortheast Library, 330 7th St. NE, NOE room

Empowering Seniors to Prevent Healthcare fraud NoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Wednesday, December 9A staff member from the Senior Medicare Patrol Program (DC SMP) will present to Village members and Hill residents on the topic of Medicare/ Medicaid fraud prevention and identity theft. The SMP program helps






Friday, December 11, 6:30 pmDemocratic National Club, 30 Ivy St. SE

CHV dinner PartyNoTe: Signup deadline is 11 am, Wednesday, Dec. 9In this spacious venue, guests will enjoy a three-course dinner that includes choices of soup or salad; one of three entrees (meat, fish, or vegetarian); one of two desserts; and coffee and iced tea. The cost is $35 including taxes and gratuities. Beverages will be charged individually. CASH ONLY. For easy conversation, diners will be seated at tables of no more than six. No-shows must pay the $35 for their missed meal.Members, Social Members, Volunteers and Potential Members

Sunday, December 13, 2:00 pm Round House Theatre, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD

“Stage kiss” by Sarah ruhl Note: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Monday, Nov. 30Stage Kiss combines romantic comedy and backstage farce. An actor and actress, named only “He” and “She,”

once involved in a tempestuous affair, are now reunited on stage as the romantic leads in a play-within-the-play, a 1930s potboiler about a tempestuous affair in the past. Intermixed into the mélange of moods and complications is lively discussion about the intersection of real life and the life of the play.

Dawn Ursula—fresh from Theater J’s Queens Girl in the World”—plays She, Gregory Wooddell plays He; and Aaron Posner directs. If interested, we have the option of staying for a post-show discussion with production members.Reserve your tickets ($45 each) by contacting the Village office (202-543-1778; [email protected]) by November 30. It is important to make reservations as soon as possible, as the event will be canceled if we do not have the group minimum by the deadline. And, in the event

there is high demand, it may not be possible to assure tickets for those on the waiting list. Let us know if you have special needs (seating, vision or hearing) that need to be accommodated. Please also indicate whether you can give, or need, a ride. There will be a post-show get-together either at a nearby restaurant or a member’s home for discussion and refreshments (details later). Tickets will be hand-delivered a week or two before the show.Payment is by check ($45 each) payable to Capitol Hill Village, with “Stage Kiss” noted in the memo line at the bottom of the check. Checks may be delivered by mail or in person to the Village office at 725 8th St. SE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20003 (Do not use the Post Office Box.) Members, Social Members and their Guests

Tuesday, December 15, 2:00-4:00 pm Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

CHV Holiday CelebrationNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Friday, December 11Join the CHV Board and Staff to celebrate the holidays with cookies, coffee, caroling and good cheer. See page 1 for more information.Open to all

Tuesday, December 15, 6:00-7:30 pm Private Home

literary ClubNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Monday, December 14Almost all of us have a favorite poem—come and share yours with Village members. This is our annual poetry-sharing meeting. Participants should bring a favorite poem to read to the group (no more than 20-30 lines). The meeting will be followed by a holiday celebration with food and drink. Participants should bring some food to share—appetizers and finger foods work well.Members and Social Members






Thursday, December 17, 2:00-4:00 pmLabyrinth Games & Puzzles, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

games and Puzzles groupJoin other CHV members and their friends for two hours of brain-stretching, bantering fun. Owner Kathleen and her colleagues will introduce you to new games that they like, and teach you to play them. Open to All

Saturday, December 19, 3:30-5 pmCHV Office, 725 8th St. SE

new Volunteer OrientationNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 16Please take this opportunity to meet the staff, who will share information regarding the past, present and future of Capitol Hill Village, as well as familiarizing those new to the Village with its policies and procedures. This is a very informative session that will give those new to the Village insight into how it operates, and what to expect as a volunteer.



Monday, December 21, 2:00–3:00 pmCHV Office, 725 8th Street SE

tech tutoring—drop inNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Friday, Dec. 18 CHV is offering an opportunity to have ongoing assistance with your tech device. For training on using kindles, ipad, cell phones and lap tops, please call CHV to schedule your tutoring. This event is only open to 2 members each session. Note: This can also be arranged as an in house drop in visit.Members

Monday, December 21, 6:30-8:00 pmNortheast Library, 330 7th St. NE, Fully Accessible

Caregiver Support groupNoTe: Signup deadline is 3 pm, Friday, December 18Capitol Hill Village and Iona Senior Services are partnering to offer a support group for individuals who are care-giving for an older family member or friend with memory loss. The group, led by professionals from Iona, is free and open to all thanks to the generous support of The Residences at Thomas Circle. Interested individuals should contact Melissa Zimmerman at CHV at 202-543-1778 or via e-mail at [email protected] for more information and to sign up.Open to all

Capitol Hill Village 2015 end of Year appeal please Donate to the Village by December 31, 2015

Donor Name: Phone: ( ) Email: 2nd Donor’s Name: Phone: ( ) Email: Gift Amount: $ (For gifts of securities, please contact Molly Singer at Capitol Hill Village 202-543-1778.)

Gift is: In Honor Of In Memory Of Name: Honorary occasion: Please notify: Name: Address: Credit card number: Expiration date: Name on card: Card billing address: City: State: Zip:

tHank YOu fOr YOur gEnErOSitY! Note: Please make payments out to “Capitol Hill Village.” CHV is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization and your contribution is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Mail to: Capitol Hill Village , 725 8th St. SE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20003, or Give Online at www.CapitolHillVillage.org/Donate



Continuing Weekly CHV EventsnOtE: You do NOT need to RSVP for continuing events, but please confirm events by calling the office at 202-543-1778 or by e-mailing [email protected]

Mondays, 9:00 amGate House at Main Entrance to Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E Street SE

Easy StrollersThis activity is designed for those who would like to extend their ability to walk distances. Strollers will walk 5–10 minutes with a rest on some of the many benches scattered throughout the cemetery. The pace for the group will be very slow, but those who prefer may walk ahead at a faster pace. Strollers should wear appropriate shoes and bring water.Members, Social Members, Volunteers

Mondays • Note time change: 2:00 pmGarfield Park, South Carolina Ave. at 2nd Street SE

Petanque Join a group of Capitol Hill game enthusiasts each Monday for a friendly game of Petanque, the French game of boule that is similar to the Italian game of bocce. Paul Cromwell provides instruction for beginners. For further information call Paul at 543-7530. Open to All

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 10:00 amCapitol Hill Presbyterian Church 4th Street & Independence Avenue SE

QigongThe gentle, powerful Chinese movement exercise known as qigong (pronounced chee gong) is offered by CHV member Joni Bell, who has practiced this discipline for 10 years. Her strength and balance have improved remarkably, and she credits the activity with helping her as a 30-year patient with multiple sclerosis. Free for CHV members.Members and Social Members

Tuesdays, 12:00–1:30 pm Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Seventh and G Sts. SE

Second WindJoin a group of CHV members who meet to raise their voices in song under the direction of a master musician/chorister to learn new music and enjoy the sound of our own voices. The bar for participation is not high, just a love of singing together. While the ability to read music is a plus, it is not required, and there are no auditions. All are welcome—especially men’s voices. For further information, contact Marsha Holliday at 202-544-2629.Members and Social Members

Wednesdays • 3:00–5:00 pmPrivate home

mahjong Mahjong is a game that originated in China. Similar to the Western card game Rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a certain degree of chance. Join a group of members and volunteers who meet to play together. To sign up for this group and learn of the meeting location, call the CHV Office at 202-543-1778. Members and Social Members


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