DC Villages

Eldercare Mediation: Navigating Family Conflict with a Plan
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Community Conversation
When a major life transition occurs, typically caused by an unexpected health issue, confusion and conflict between family members happens when there is not a plan in place to care for their loved one. Learn how eldercare mediation can help individuals and families create a plan to support an older adult by facilitating the sensitive conversations about medical, legal, financial, and living arrangements. Find out how resolving difficult issues in eldercare mediation avoids the emotional and financial costs of going to court.
Paula Gibson is the founder of the Gibson Mediation Group, a family law mediation firm that exclusively focuses on divorce and eldercare mediation. Paula is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and in Maryland. She serves on the Circuit Court Domestic Mediation rosters in Maryland, is a mediator on the Domestic ADR Facilitator Roster in DC, and she is an active member of the DC Senior Resources Group and GROWS (Grass Roots Organization for the Well-Being of Seniors). In her spare time, you may find her at a Washington Capitals hockey game or hiking on the trails in Rock Creek Park.

Film Screening: Wine, Women & Dementia
2025-02-01 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Ingleside at Rock Creek, 3050 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, 20015, United States
Join us for a free screening of the film, “Wine, Women & Dementia” about a cross-country RV trip to meet family caregivers for loved ones with dementia. Following the movie, there will be a panel discussion with experts addressing:

What do I do if I notice potential signs of dementia?
What resources are available in our area for those living with dementia or their care partners?
What do I need to know about memory care and when it might be needed?

Families are encouraged to attend together to explore these complex and often emotional questions. To attend, register via Cleveland & Woodley Park Village.

Frauds and Scams
2025-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Community Conversation
Lois Greisman, an associate director at the Federal Trade Commission, will discuss online safety, including AI voice scams, in a free virtual session hosted by Waterfront Village. To join the session, register via the Waterfront Village event page.

"Who Cares: the Caregiver Interview Project."
2025-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
“Who Cares: The Caregiver Interview Project” is a new play focusing on the experiences and lives of people providing care and support to loved ones dealing with memory loss. Based on real-life experiences, this dramatic production illuminates the intimate, funny, and powerful experiences of those whose lives have been disrupted and transformed through care-giving. The production is being staged at Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th Street NW.
DC Village has an opportunity to attend a matinee performance on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 3 p.m. with a discounted ticket price of $35 (plus booking fee). To purchase a ticket, click here. Ticket payments must be made online and will be processed by Capitol Hill Village. Tickets reservations will close January 10, 2025.
To ensure that this event is accessible to all, a small number of free tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who would like to attend but cannot afford a ticket. Please contact your Village office for more information.
The program runs two hours, including one 15 minute intermission.

Long-Term Care Planning: What You Need to Know
2025-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Community Conversation
Long-term care/assistance is a need that many families must consider when facing a variety of chronic health or cognitive illnesses. Understanding the challenges, costs, and ways to plan for LTC is important to help navigate this stressful time. This informational session will look at the spectrum of available LTC services; their challenges, costs, and funding options; LTC insurance; and the role of Medicaid in funding LTC.
Presented by Mark A. Gottlieb, MHA, Gottlieb Insurance Advisory

Get Informed About Medicare Enrollment
2024-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Community Conversation
Legal Counsel for the Elderly’s Senior Medicare Patrol program will discuss the current Medicare Fall Open Enrollment period and help you understand what you need to do!

Managing Election Stress
2024-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Community Conversation
We are in trying times with many of us feeling overwhelmed with worry about the election. Join us for a discussion of what can help manage your election stress and offer mutual support. Michelle McGrath, clinical social worker with Seabury Care Management will review how our thoughts, emotions and feelings are impacted by stressful events and ways to cope. We’ll discuss how relationships and community can help and ways to have political discussions that keep us engaged.

Brain Health: What You Need to Know
2024-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual Community Conversation
DC Health’s Brain Health Initiative will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, including types of dementia, risk factors, preventative care, and ways to connect to resources for both caregivers and those living with memory loss or dementia.

DC Villages Kick-Off Celebration
2024-09-28 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Georgetown Village, 1801 34th St NW, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
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. Registration is now closed.
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

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.
Registration is now closed.
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.
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.
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.
Will bathrooms be available at the event?
While the event is outdoors, access to indoor bathrooms will be available at the event.
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.
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.

COVID, Flu & RSV: What You Need to Know
2024-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual Community Conversation
Join Kimberly M. Coleman, PhD, MPH, MCHES, CPH, for a community conversation about respiratory viruses, their risks, and how to prevent their spread. Dr. Coleman is health equity program manager for the Immunization Division of the District of Columbia’s Health Care Access Bureau/Community Health Administration (CHA). She will discuss DC Health vaccine recommendations, where you can receive vaccinations, and how to both prevent and care for respiratory virus infections, specifically COVID-19, Flu, and RSV.

Are You Ready for an Emergency?
2024-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual Community Conversation
Join the District of Columbia’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration for our community conversation. The Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration of the DC Department of Health offers services to assist individuals in preparing for various types of natural and human-made hazards. Public health threats are ever-present, and the effects of these threats can vary from local outbreaks to incidents with national or even global implications.

Georgetown Village Square (Drop-in)
2024-08-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Georgetown Village Square, 1801 35th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
The Georgetown Village Square is open Monday through Thursday for members and volunteers. We encourage you to come by! Check the schedule for fun events, or simply swing by to chat, relax, and enjoy our new communal space.

Who Can Attend

Members and Volunteers

Are You Ready for an Emergency? Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration
2024-08-13 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | DC
The Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration of the DC Department of Health offers services to assist individuals in preparing for various types of natural and human-made hazards. Public health threats are ever-present, and the effects of these threats can vary from local outbreaks to incidents with national or even global implications.

Women's conversation and connection group
2024-08-09 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | The Residences, 777 C St SE, 6th floor, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
The Conversation and Connection Group is an opportunity to meet with Village members and volunteers to make connections and friendships. It is open to all women and meets in person at
The Residences at 777 C St. SE on the 6th Floor. When you arrive, let the concierge know you are with Capitol Hill Village and going to the 6th floor meeting with CHV member Jeety Kang.
They will let you up to the 6th floor.
Registration is encouraged but please attend whenever it works with your schedule. A light snack is provided.

Who Can Attend

Members and Volunteers
