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Speakers: Maria Thomas, MBA, MHCI; Kelly Gorden O‘Connell, MSN, MBA; Sarah Borchelt, MSN of Sunday Health We‘re all familiar with routine health checks like mammograms, colonoscopies, and blood pressure tests. But what about a check-up for your brain? While cognitive tests have recently gained attention due to the presidential election, they‘re an often-overlooked yet crucial part of preventive healthcare. Cognitive tests aren‘t just for presidential candidates – they‘re valuable for all older adults. Join us to learn: 1. Why cognitive assessments are important for everyone 2. How these tests are conducted 3. What information they provide 4. How understanding your cognitive health can empower you Discover how cognitive screenings can help you take control of your brain health, regardless of whether you‘re running for office or simply running errands. Host Village: Northwest Neighbors Village Limited to 100. Registration is required by 9/3/2024 Zoom link will be sent to registrants after registration.

We‘re starting off the new season with another wonderful program in our Cultural Arts Series, this one all about sculptor Alexander Calder, world-renowned for his mobiles, stabiles and monumental public art. This program promises to be a fascinating and engaging Interactive Docent-led Virtual Tour of the National Gallery‘s collection of Calder works, indoors as well as in the Gallery‘s outdoor Sculpture Garden.

Speaker: Dr. Naomi Collins and Ambassador James Collins Dr. Naomi Collins spent over 40 years visiting and observing Russia and witnessed firsthand the immense changes the country has gone through. Her book Through dark days and white nights: Four Decades Observing a Changing Russia is an insightful and intimate eyewitness-account, giving glimpses of what life was like in the Soviet Union through the lens of an American woman. This account is singular, among other aspects, because it portrays everyday life in the USSR and Russia over the timespan of four decades, through the eyes of a woman who started as a graduate student in Moscow State University and ended up as the wife of the American Ambassador to Russia. Rather than retracing the economic and political events of the period, Collins focuses her narrative on daily life as it changed over the years. She offers fascinating anecdotal snapshots that reveal rare insight into the evolving state of the nation. Naomi F. Collins is a writer and consultant to cultural and higher education organizations. She has served as Executive Director (and before that, Chair) of the Maryland Humanities Council, the Maryland affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and then as Executive Director of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Ambassador James Collins, a retired career member of the U.S. Foreign Service, served as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation from 1997 to 2001. Prior to that assignment he held positions as Ambassador-at-Large and Special Advisor to the Secretary of State for the New Independent States in the mid-1990s and as deputy chief of mission and charge d’affaires at the American Embassy, Moscow from 1990 to 1993. Host Village: Northwest Neighbors Village Limited to 100. Registration is required by 9/10/2024 Zoom link will be sent to registrants after registration.

Workshop on Developing Programs on Death and Dying

Falls in later life can be extremely serious, leading to injury, hospitalization and sometimes making it difficult to continue living at home. In this interactive session, we‘ll play a game of trivia to test your knowledge of fall risks, learn some simple strategies for reducing the risk of falls, and have a fun and stimulating discussion!

Join Northwest Neighbors Village for a showing of Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round, a documentary film that tells the previously untold story of the first organized interracial civil rights protest in U.S. history - which happened right here at Glen Echo Amusement Park. Discover the story of Howard University students who sat on a Maryland carousel in 1960 and whose arrests made headlines. The White community near Glen Echo Amusement Park joined the Black students in picketing, and an extraordinary history making partnership was born. With never-before-seen footage, and immersive storytelling by Emmy-award winning director Ilana Trachtman, interviews with four living protesters rescue this forgotten history. You will not want to miss this inspiring story and opportunity to hear a discussion featuring the film’s director and moderated by Robert Siegel, former host of NPR’s All Things Considered! Host Village: Northwest Neighbors Village Tickets: $100 Registration is required by September 16th.

September 18, 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. 2024 WAVE Founders Award Program Spotlight: Sunday Suppers for Connection and Inclusion

The leader of Cleveland & Woodley Park Village in Washington, D.C., describes their partnership with a local church and local restaurants to provide free monthly “Sunday Suppers” open to all older adults in the area, not just village members.

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Join CC@H‘s Speaker Series as Mike Mastrota, a licensed Landscape Architect with 40 years of experience working in the Washington DC region, shares his experience as American University‘s landscape architect and designer of the American University Arboretum and Gardens. Two decades ago, American University was a denuded campus struggling to attract new students. Through the good vision of the university leadership at the time, they embarked on a “beautification program” to upgrade the campus. Though not its intent, this initiative evolved into the creation of the American University Arboretum and Gardens and totally transformed not only the appearance of the campus but also American University‘s commitment to be a leader in sustainability. Now going on it’s 21st year, American University‘s Arboretum and Gardens are award winning and a showplace within the Nation’s Capital. This presentation will begin with the interesting early years of the university and the journey and connections to the present landscape. For the past 28 years, Mike has been at American University and is a founding member of the American University Arboretum and Gardens. In his current role as Arboretum manager, he oversees the promotion, development and management of the arboretum and continues to guide the transformation of the campus landscape. Prior to coming to AU, Mike worked for the National Park Service and in private practice.

This program is part of our on-going series, When Your Home No Longer Fits You Our speaker, Eric Stewart, real estate broker, founder of WidowCare and WMAL talk show host, will share strategies for keeping one’s home easy to manage, and a place of safety, familiarity and comfort.

Speaker: Kathryn Collison Ray, DC League of Women Voters Daily we hear about the Presidential election, but what about other significant races on the DC ballot this November? The League of Women Voters produces a nonpartisan, online, interactive, voter guide to all DC races, including ANCs. Come learn about the “down-ballot” races, and the pros and cons of Initiative 83. Find out what the candidates have to say for themselves when they respond to questions posed by League members. Learn about the proposal for open primaries and ranked choice voting. Kathryn Collison Ray is the past president of the DC League of Women Voters. In 2012, she and her late husband, Dennis Beaufort, created the first League online Voter Guide using Vote411 software. They produced Guides for each subsequent election. Kathryn holds a BA and Master’s in American Studies and a MS in Library Science. In 2003, she accepted a position at American University Library shortly after her retirement from the DC Public Library. Her previous work experience includes library positions at The Brookings Institution, The Washingtoniana Division of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library and the Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library where she was the manager for 13 years. She has written several book chapters, most recently contributing a chapter on Tenleytown to the book, Washington at Home, published by the Johns Hopkins University Press. She served two terms on the Council of the American Library Association. Kathryn is a docent for the National Park Service-Girl Scout C&O Canal History Program at Riley’s Lock. An active rower, Kathryn’s team is on the Potomac most mornings before dawn. A life-long Washingtonian, Kathryn lives in American University Park. Host Village: Northwest Neighbors Village Limited to 100. Registration is required by 9/24/24 Zoom link will be sent to registrants after registration.

WHAT In this virtual presentation, Leilani Sáez will share how to bring more wonder into your life. She will: ? Explain what wonder is and its brain benefits to you ? Discuss common obstacles to experiencing wonder ? Use a simple framework to help you discover more wonder everyday! Leilani will also provide a 1-page handout to help attendees practice at home. BIO Leilani Sáez (PhD | ACC) is a certified life coach with Natural Capacities. She specializes in using a mindful neuroplasticity approach to help overwhelmed adults work with their brains, instead of against them so that they think, feel, and do better. Using brain-based research, Leilani helps clients ready to respond to life with greater personal awareness and less stress. She also writes a monthly news-you-can-use-letter called “Resilient Living” and offers educational presentations. To learn more, visit: www.naturalcapacities.com.

Exploring the Medicare enrollment process is often a bewildering experience. There are numerous plans to select from, each offering different benefits and different fees. BIO: Emily O’Halloran is the Executive Director of Medicare Portal, the leader in Medicare education and enrollment services in the Mid-Atlantic region. Licensed in 10 states, Emily has guided her clients in the management of Medicare, due to impacts from life changes, to understanding Medicare income related charges.