Cocktails, Conversations, and Covid
Wednesday, September 30^th 

"A New Contract for the Middle Class" 
with Isabel Sawhill, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

Isabel Sawhill, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution, will discuss the American middle class.  A renowned expert at Brookings Institution on children, families, and the middle class in America, she also served in the Clinton Administration as an Associate Director at the Office of Management and Budget and is the winner of many prestigious awards.  Her most recent book, A New Contract for The Middle Class, is about the American middle class, currently under tremendous strain through the place in history that we find ourselves, and the current emergencies of Covid and unemployment.  Her book examines income stagnation, fragmented families, and time pressure, among other topics.

To sign up please contact the GV Office at 202-999-8988 or Email: lynn@georgetown-village.org

These programs are free and open to the community!  

To view our CCC programming schedule through November please click here

To watch videos of previous CCC programs click here.

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COVID-19 Engagement Opportunities

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Villages in the DC area work closely together and share resources and invite each other to participate in our larger programs. Below are some programs we have been invited to attend by other DC Villages.

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Live and Learn: Estate Planning

Monday, September 21st 
3:30-5:00 pm

RSVP:Register Onlineor contact DCV Office at admin@dupontcirclevillage.net Do you have your medical and legal documents in order? Don’t wait until a crisis happens!Join elder law attorney Megan M. Wallace, Esq. as she leads a Zoom presentation on Estate Planning focused on the needs of DC residents, and get answers to questions like: •What documents do you need in case you develop dementia or become disabled? •What documents do you need for your estate to run smoothly after your death? • What is the difference between a Will and a Trust? Do you need both? • How can you avoid probate? Megan M. Wallace, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation), principal of Wallace Law, LLC, is an attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. She has advanced training in tax issues and is an Adjunct Professor at American University Washington College of Law (Wills, Trusts &Estates), a member of the Washington, DC Estate Planning Council, Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County, Maryland, as well as the Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia Bar Associations.

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Getting Smarter about Transportation for Seniors & People with Disabilities

Yellow Cab of DC understands that transportation safety and social distancing remains a public concern. In response, Yellow Cab of DC has installed state of the art technology in their vehicles and regularly educate their drivers on appropriate cleaning measures to decrease the spread of COVID-19. A call or click away, Yellow Cab of DC has introduced the "Book in Advance" feature, that allows passengers to schedule rides ahead of time to provide drivers ample time to sanitize their fleet in between rides. 

DC Villages are committed to ensuring that seniors have up-to-date information regarding transportation options and safety measures being taken by local providers. To learn more about the various programs available through Yellow Cab of DC, including non-emergency medical transit, TransportDC, and what they are doing to keep you safe register for the following online training sessions.

Q & A Session to follow the presentation.

Tuesday, September 22 at 11:30 AM - Register Here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting. 

Please contact Tomeka Lee, Transportation Outreach Manager with questions or concerns at (202) 543-1778 ext. 107 or tlee@capitolhillvillage.org.

Safety precautions installed to decrease the spread of COVID-19 include:

• Shield Taxi Bubble  - a plexiglass divider between the driver and passenger
• Contactless Payments including: 
  • Samsung, Apple, and Google Pay
  • NFC Card Readers
  • Credit Card tap or swipe machines
• COVID-19 safety protocol training for drivers, including vehicle sanitization

When making a reservation, passengers can choose the taxi that best needs their needs, including wheelchair accessible vehicles. To schedule your next ride, download the DCYellowCab App, book online at here, or call (202) 544-1212. 

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Chair Yoga

Thursdays at 4:00 pm

Capitol Hill Village has added a Chair Yoga program on Thursdays at 4 pm, and any Village members who want to attend are welcome.  Click here to be forwarded to the  registration screen and follow the instructions below.  
Feel free to call their main line with any questions 202-543-1778.

 

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Every first and third Tuesday (via Zoom)
from 2:30 – 3:45
Contact:  Phyllis Kramer
If you are interested in participating in the group, please email Phyllis directly at pfkramer38@gmail.com

Foggy Bottom West End Village is opening its Caregivers’ Support Group to new members in May and is welcoming members of several neighboring villages, including ours.  Whether you are currently in a caretaking role or were in the past and still want to address it, you’re welcome to participate.

 The facilitator of the group, Phyllis Kramer, is a licensed clinical social worker who has over three decades of experience working with people struggling with depression, grief, and the complexity of caretaking roles.
 
If you are interested in participating in the group, please contact via email at pfkramer38@gmail.com.

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