We’re celebrating the launch of DC Villages with a kick-off event that will bring together members, volunteers, and ambassadors from Village communities across the District. Join us on Saturday, September 28th, as we enjoy an afternoon of great food, a live jazz band, and most importantly, the opportunity to meet and connect with others in our city-wide Village community. Attendees will have the chance to learn more about the initiatives of DC Villages and how the Collaborative is helping to expand options at all stages of aging across the District.

RSVP for the event via your village or visit https://forms.gle/KXxhjXGjbZJZCD6F9.

This outdoor event will be held in the parking lot of the Fillmore School Building, which contains the Georgetown Village office and is located at 1801 34th St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

We’ll kick off the celebration with a meet & greet from 12–1 p.m., followed by lunch and a DCVC leadership welcome from 1–2 p.m., a jazz concert from 2–3 p.m., and closing remarks from 3–3:30 p.m.

The live jazz band will feature jazz vocalist, historian, and native Washingtonian James Zimmerman, who The Washington Post describes as “a singer who is deeply immersed in vocal jazz tradition. Zimmerman’s vocal fluency lends itself to audacious undertakings on the band stand.” Zimmerman’s répertoire is filled with gems that include the best of jazz standards, blues, bebop, swing, Broadway musicals, and bossa nova, interpreted with feeling including using vocalese and scat improvisation.

We look forward to seeing all of you and celebrating our community during this fun-filled afternoon!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I RSVP for the event?
   This event is open to current DC Villages members, volunteers, ambassadors, and partners. RSVP via your village or visit https://forms.gle/KXxhjXGjbZJZCD6F9.
2. Where is the event located?
   This outdoor event will be held in the parking lot of the Fillmore School Building, which contains the Georgetown Village office and is located at 1801 34th St. NW, Washington, DC 20007. Look below for a link to a map and directions.
3. Is transportation available to the event?
   Yes! Transportation is available for members, volunteers, and ambassadors of DC Villages. When registering for the event, make sure to indicate you are in need of transportation. Additional information about pick-up times and locations will be provided to attendees in follow-up communications.
4. Is parking available at the event?
   Very limited parking is available directly on-site at the event and is reserved for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to Bethany Whitfield ASAP at bethany@georgetown-village.org if you need to reserve one of these spaces, as they will be reserved in the order in which individuals sign up for them. Street parking is available in the event vicinity for others who are driving to the event.
5. Will bathrooms be available at the event?
   While the event is outdoors, access to indoor bathrooms will be available at the event.
6. Is the location wheelchair accessible?
   Yes, the event site is wheelchair accessible. If you are approaching the parking lot from 35th St., there is a wheelchair accessible ramp that connects to the parking lot.
7. Since this event is outdoors, will it be postponed if it rains?
   If inclement weather on September 28th forces the postponement of the event, the celebration will be held on Sunday, September 29th, at 12 p.m. at the original event location (1801 34th St. NW). We will notify those who RSVP for the event via email of any event changes.