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Presented by Potomac Community Village. Open to all, as we get a glimpse of this renowned Los Angeles, California-based museum established in 1997, with art from antiquity to the current day. In-person event, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road. Registration required. Call 240-221-1370

Through the Door of Life: A Jewish Journey Between Genders - Joy Ladin Presented by Silver Spring Village. In the first half of this talk, Joy Ladin will use her experiences growing up as a transgender child in hiding and later as the first openly transgender employee of an Orthodox Jewish institution (Yeshiva University) as the basis of an exploration of how notions of gender are changing and clashing with traditional views. Personal anecdotes will help illuminate the stakes for individuals, communities, and religious traditions. In the second half, she will talk about how her journeys between genders and Jews have inspired and shaped her work as a writer and poet.

The State of Free Expression in the U.S. and Abroad, From the National Constitution Center. Join free-speech advocates Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion, political activist, and chairman of the Renew Democracy Initiative; Evan Mawarire, Zimbabwean pastor and democratic activities; and Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, as they discuss the state of free expression in the United States, Russia, Zimbabwe and around the world. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution moderates.

All players are welcome. There is no commitment to play every week. Up to 16 players. No cost to participate. We cannot accommodate “drop ins” due to time and space limitations. Please contact Kathy Thelin at rwthelin@mac.com or call 203-240-2662 to arrange a date to play and meet the group!

Presented by Greater Stonegate Village in Partnership with the Stonegate Citizens Association. Councilmember Kristin Mink will discuss her priorities and plans for her current term. She is a first-generation Chinese American born and raised in Montgomery County. Ms. Mink is the Senior Legislative Organizer at the Center for Popular Democracy, a nationwide nonprofit fighting for justice at the local, state, and federal levels. She serves on the County Council’s Public Safety Committee and the Education and Culture Committee where she is the Council’s Lead for Libraries.

Presented by Washington Area Villages Exchange. Chris Palmer of Bethesda Metro Area Village (BMAV) is offering these workshops in order to give villages practical and effective tools to develop programs on aging, dying, and death. The third and final workshop will focus on programs that villages are creating or considering for the Finishing Strong Award nomination. This session will also touch on medical-aid-in-dying (MAID), death doulas, green burials, and funeral planning. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.

Sponsored by Reston for a Lifetime. Instead of our current chaotic, dangerous, and needlessly expensive patchwork of care for frail older adults, the U.S. needs a well-coordinated care model that leverages and supports paid aides, family caregivers, appropriate housing, and new technology. Howard Gleckman, an Urban Institute Fellow, well-known journalist and author of Caring for Our Parents, says, “Imagine a system that makes it possible for older adults to live in the setting most appropriate for them, links their personal care with medical treatment, and provides the financial support for it.” Gleckman will talk about where older adults now get their care, how to plan for the care an elder may need, and the importance of family communication as we age.

Meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts from the Kentlands and surrounding communities near you! Come to our next meeting to taste new wines; learn about noses and legs; and discuss great vintages and estates. Everyone’s welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. There is always something for all wine lovers! The Kentlands Wine Club meets the 2nd Friday of every month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Kentlands Clubhouse. Individual memberships are available to adults over 21 for a $30 per person annual fee, along with the required signed waiver per person.

The meeting of the Social Club is open to all musicians, regardless of skill level. We welcome singers, bassists, drummers (contact us to coordinate who will bring a kit), guitarists, keyboardists, etc. You can arrive as early as 1:30 pm to set up. Please bring a music stand and a way to look up songs, in addition to your instrument. Please also bring a power strip, as outlets are at a premium. We play everything from Beatles to Foo Fighters to BB King and everything in between! We keep things light and fun.

With Hank Levine of the Bethesda Historical Society. Presented by Bethesda Metro Area Village and Bethesda Historical Society. In this presentation, we will hear the story of how in the century after the end of World War II Bethesda became the affluent suburb and urban center we know and (mostly) love today. Join us as we explore how the rise of the automobile brought new neighborhoods and a growing central business district; how the zoning and planning ‘wars’ of the 1960’s to 1990’s shaped our community; and how Metro jump-started the growth of a town into a city.

Cokie’s Journey: A Life Well-Lived with Steve Roberts. Sponsored by Chevy Chase at Home. Steve Roberts will share stories about the extraordinary life and legacy of his wife of 53 years, legendary journalist Cokie Roberts. A fixture on national television and radio for more than 40 years, she also wrote five bestselling books focusing on the role of women in American history. Cokie’s private life was as significant and inspirational as her public one. Her commitment to celebrating and supporting other women was evident in everything she did, and her generosity and passion drove her personal and professional endeavors. Steve will share stories from Cokie, A Life Well-Lived. In these stories, he has a simple goal: “To tell stories. Some will make you cheer or laugh or cry. And some, I hope, will inspire you to be more like Cokie, to be a good person, to lead a good life.”

All players are welcome. There is no commitment to play every week. Up to 16 players. No cost to participate. We cannot accommodate “drop ins” due to time and space limitations. Please contact Kathy Thelin at rwthelin@mac.com or call 203-240-2662 to arrange a date to play and meet the group! Kentlands Carriage House, .

Kentlands Under the Lights is a community wide celebration that brings families and friends together to dine under the lights and stars. Based on a small-town Italian tradition, this event continues to grow every year and has become a Kentlands neighborhood favorite. Kentlands Under the Lights is a showcase of our fantastic Kentlands business community, and it really would not be possible without their strong support. Kentlands businesses are the heart and soul of our community and are a big part of making it the special place that it is – supporting them is more important than ever as our downtown springs back to life this summer. Kentlands Under the Lights is free to attend with food and drinks available for purchase.

All players are welcome. There is no commitment to play every week. Up to 16 players. No cost to participate. We cannot accommodate “drop ins” due to time and space limitations. Please contact Kathy Thelin at rwthelin@mac.com or call 203-240-2662 to arrange a date to play and meet the group!

See June 10th Event for details

Artists on Market is having a Meet the Artists reception to celebrate the new summer exhibition. It is free to attend, and light refreshments will be served. In-person event.

The Ukraine War and its Geostrategic Implications from Europe to East Asia with Michael O’Hanlon. Sponsored by Bethesda Metro Area Village. All are invited to a conversation with Professor O‘Hanlon on the latest developments in Ukraine and Russia and its geopolitical implications. Join us for light refreshments and socializing, followed by O‘Hanlon‘s insights and ample time for questions. Michael E. O‘Hanlon is a senior fellow and director of research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution. RSVP to director@bmavillage.org by June 23. In-person event. Battery Park Clubhouse, 7908 Glenbrook Rd., Bethesda.

This is a great opportunity for members and volunteers of the Village at Kentlands and Lakelands to meet each other and make new friends while enjoying good food. Please RSVP by June 26th Jean Mocarski at 240-449-9002 or jeanmocarski@gmail.com. Everyone will need to pay for his/her own lunch. Join us at 109 Commerce Square Place, Kentlands. In-person event. For members and volunteers only.

All players are welcome. There is no commitment to play every week. Up to 16 players. No cost to participate. We cannot accommodate “drop ins” due to time and space limitations. Please contact Kathy Thelin at rwthelin@mac.com or call 203-240-2662 to arrange a date to play and meet the group!

Sponsored by Little Falls Village and Friendship Heights Neighbors Network. Do you receive Social Security benefits? Do you have questions about Spouses, Survivors, and Medicare benefits? Do you know how work affects your benefits? Diana Varela of the U.S. Social Security Administration will answer your questions and provide a Social Security update, including Medicare premiums, and allowable earnings from 2023, scams and much more. This virtual presentation is free and open to all. Register in advance.