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News
Calling All Movie Buffs
One of our members would like to get together a group of GV members to regularly go to the movies and then out to dinner to discuss the movie. We have scheduled The Iron Lady as the first movie, which we will go see on February 12. Please let Lynn know if you are interested in joining us for the movie and dinner.
GV Trip to Philadelphia Flower Show
Georgetown Village is partnering with the Sibley Senior Association to offer our members tickets to the Philadelphia Flower Show to see the 2012 show "Hawaii, Island of Aloha". Join with us on this trip to immerse yourself in the island's breathtaking landscape and peaceful spirit. The cost is $79 per person, based on a minimum of 35 attendees. This price includes transportation, show ticket, gratuities, and some extras.
If you are interested in signing up for this trip, please do so as soon as possible as there are a limited number of seats available. Please mail your check to the GV office at PO Box 3563, Washington DC 20027 or give it to Lynn at one of our events.
Book Group Chooses Next Book
Participants in this month book discussion chose The Island at the Center of the World ,The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony that Shaped America, by Russell Shorto as our next book for discussion. The NY Times gave this book rave reviews and it was on the best seller list for many weeks.
An excerpt from the book, " If what made America great was its ingenious openness to different cultures, the small triangle of land at the southern tip of Manhattan Island is the birthplace of that idea: This island city would become the first
multiethnic, upwardly mobile society on America's shores, a prototype of the kind of society that would be duplicated throughout the country and around the world."
Sound interesting? Read or listen to the book and mark your calendar for February 27 at 10:30 when we will be discussing the book at Sara Mashek's home.
Georgetown Village Members Turn Out in Force
This week we held three activities and one Happy Hour, and had a total of 32 attendees combined. It was great to see our members meeting each other and enjoying the programs that we are offering!
Happy Hour has been so popular that next month we will offer it twice. I am waiting for confirmation from the Daily Grill and then I will announce the new dates.I am also planning more trips and activities in the next few months. Watch for news updates with more information.
Senior Cinema Thursdays
On the Third Thursday of the month, the Avalon Theater on Connecticut Avenue runs a Senior Cinema. This month's movie is a French Film called Le Havre. Tickets are discounted to $6.75 a ticket and are available at the box office, if you are interested in attending on January 19.
Coffee Talk
Join your fellow Georgetown Village members for coffee, tea or other hot drinks and discussion every Thursday morning from 10:30-11:30 am. Coffee Talk is held in the parlor of St. John's Rectory, 3238 O Street NW.
Book Discussion
The Georgetown Village book discussion will take place on Tuesday, January 17th at 9:30 AM at the home of Helen Kaper on Reservoir Road. Please call Lynn at 202-999-8988 if you need the exact address. We are discussing The Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland. Hope to see you there.
January Happy Hour Tuesday January 17 from 5:30-6:30 at Daily Grill
Join us to socialize with fellow Georgetown members, free parking is available at the Daily Grill on a space-available basis.
Building Museum Trip-January 18
We have a docent led tour of the Unbuilt Washington Exhibit scheduled at the Building Museum on Wednesday, January 18 at 11:00 AM. Meet us in the lobby and plan to stay for lunch in the lovely atrium after the tour. I know this will be a fascinating look at what Washington DC might have looked like had these projects been approved.
Our first Monthly Member Coffee is taking place at Hazel Denton's home on Monday, January 9 from 10:30-11:30. Please call the GV office for Hazel's address or look her up here on the website by going to the Membership Directory on the top of this page.
Georgetown Village Board Members and Executive Director wish all our members a wonderful holiday!
After two weeks in operation we have filled multiple transportation requests, computer support requests, office help, and professional referrals. Give us a call so we can help you too!
Georgetown Village had a very successful launch party on Tuesday, December 6, in Blake Hall at St. John's Church. Close to 60 of our members attended our party and helped start the Village on a festive note.
By Friday, December 9, we had filled six transportation requests, one tech support request, and one service referral recommendation. Give us a call so we can meet your needs, too!
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