The Washington Area Villages Exchange (WAVE) is a forum through which nonprofit villages in the Washington D.C metropolitan area share experience and ideas. It works with senior serving and inter-generational organizations and agencies, and encourages the growth and improvement of the village movement within the Washington area.

WAVE has multiple meetings each year hosted by member organizations on a rotating basis in the three jurisdictions of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The meetings include speakers covering topics of interest to the member organizations with time for questions. After the main presentation, specific time is provided for a couple of concurrent discussion groups focusing on areas of interest to member villages.

Contact us at:

Washington Area Villages Exchange

P.O. Box 7464

Alexandria, VA  22307-0464

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WAVE Quarterly Meeting February 25, 2019

 

The next WAVE Quarterly Meeting is 9:00 - 12:00 Noon on Monday, February 25, 2019, hosted by the Hyattsville Aging in Place (HAP) village in Hyattsville, MD.  Meeting Location:  City of Hyattsville Town Hall, 4310 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, MD 20781.  The breakfast sponsor is CaringGivers, LLC. which provides in-home aides.
 
To help us plan for the meeting count, please reply with the names and the village of those planning to attend.  Please feel free to invite new staff or Board members of your village to join us.

Parking

We have permission from St. Jerome's Church to park in their free parking lot which is next door to the City Building.  There is also inexpensive paid parking across the street from the City Building.   Lastly, there is some free parking available in the lot in front of the building, however that lot will be fairly full with regular traffic.

Beware that, except for Route 1, the streets around the Town Hall and St. Jerome's Church are all one-way.

Subway

We have arranged for 2 volunteer drivers from HAP to pick folks up at the Prince George's Plaza metro stop.  We would prefer if we could have folks tell us if they are taking the subway to get here.  We can then reach out to those people and give them identifying information re: the cars so they can connect. We can also give those folks a number to call in case there is a problem.   The HAP volunteers will shuttle people starting at 8:45 and will shuttle back to the metro at the end of the meeting.

Please contact Denise Snyder of HAP at   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   if you would like to arrange for subway transportation.


Planned Agenda

-  9:00 - 9:30 a.m.  Mix and mingle
-  9:30 a.m.  Business Meeting
-  Iona Services regarding LGBTQ service needs
-  Advocacy: The looming need for long-term care and related advocacy challenges
-  12:00 Noon  Adjourn

Advocacy: From Aging in Place to Aging in Community

Mary Procter and Elizabeth Cabot Nash from the Advocacy Group of the Capitol Hill Village will present and lead a discussion about the shift From Aging in Place to Aging in Community. 

This shift occurs as village members age and need long term care support, particularly as they encounter difficulties walking or in living independently.  Mary and Elizabeth will first present a snapshot of the needs and the availability of long term care support in the DC area, in order to illustrate the big picture issues that arise when we move into the Aging in Community stage.  This will illustrate the potential looming shortage of beds and the potential need for advocacy in the various jurisdictions.

Then attendees will split into groups by jurisdiction, DC, MD, VA, as policies and supports for long term care vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. These discussion groups will be about the key issues and opportunities in the Aging in Community stage. 

After these discussion groups, we will share these insights with the whole group.  We will explore interest among the participants who might wish to collaborate on issues of the metropolitan region, such as a looming shortage of home health aides or long-term care support.

WAVE Village Dues

Please remember that villages which have paid their 2019 WAVE $35.00 annual dues can vote for items during our business meetings.  To obtain the 2019 WAVE Dues Form, go to https://wavevillages.org/index.php and scroll down.  You'll see a list of the villages which have paid their 2019 WAVE dues.

WAVE Village Directory

In order to update our WAVE Village Map, we are trying to verify the street address of each of our WAVE villages.  The latest known village mailing addresses and office locations are updated in our WAVE Village Directory:  WAVE Village Directory

Please verify the information for your village, including street address, in our WAVE Village Directory, and reply with any additions or changes. 


Montgomery County Village Coordinator
Monthly Update for November 5, 2015

Hello everyone,

please find the following November updates:

Announcements:

1. Update on the meeting with HEALTH Partners:

We had a very productive meeting with HEALTH Partners, a consortium of health care providers, and villages on October on 15th at the Silver Spring library. There is tremendous interest on both sides in partnership but also some concerns. The group decided to continue this dialogue and perhaps have some pilot programs with interested villages. I will be sending out an announcement for the next meeting in the following few weeks.

2. Homes Renewed  - Seeking your insights:

Louis Tenenbaum has been working on issues relating to seniors in community, often called Aging in Place, for many years. He recently formed a new policy organization called Homes Renewed. Beginning in November 2015, Homes Renewed will conduct consumer interviews to discern what problems citizens identify concerning how our society will house and care for the increasing numbers of older citizens. Our goal with this research is to develop supportable policy initiatives for Aging in Place.  Folks who would like to participate please contact: Louis Tenenbaum 301-983-0131 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

3. National Village to Village looking for success stories:


The Village to Village Network is looking for success stories to share.  Shari Wenokur Smith has volunteered to take the lead in gathering these stories. Please consider sharing your positive stories (or negative stories with a positive outcome!) as a way of promoting the good work our Villages do. Send your stories to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please put "Village Story" in the Subject Line Thanks so much for all your good work! 

4. (VITA) partnership is seeking volunteers

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) partnership is seeking volunteers to assist eligible residents with free income tax preparation.  VITA is sponsored by the County Community Action Agency, part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.  Volunteers work during the tax season, from late January to mid-April, as tax preparers, greeters, screeners, interpreters, and resource navigators, with flexible hours at convenient locations in East Silver Spring/Takoma Park, Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Wheaton.  Free training is provided on-site and online.  

The VITA Program will host open houses for prospective volunteers on November 9, 13, and 18.  Please see the attached flier for more information.

Please contact VITA's Volunteer Maryland Coordinator, Nimat Traore, at 240-777-1123 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information.

5. Little Falls Village featured in MD AARP:


Congratulations to Little Falls Village for the wonderful article in the  MD AARP October edition.

Funding Opportunities:

1. Montgomery County grants  - early reminder:

Each year Montgomery County offers community grants through a variety of programs: The deadline is in early January but application process begins on November 17th. If you are considering an application now is the time to obtain your board/leadership approval and plan your proposal. I will send out reminders in December and January as well. Follow this link for more information: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/government/grants.html

2. Villages in diverse communities:

I would also like to remind you that I have a small fund to support emerging villages in diverse and low income communities. Please let me know if you are interested in accessing this fund.

Village specific events:

1. Monday, November 9th 10-12pm: MD Communities of Practice semi-annual meeting:

Maryland villages meet twice a year in Annapolis to share experiences and hear a talk about a specific topic of interest.  Location and RSVP information:

Department of Aging in Anne Arundel County
2664 Riva Rd Annapolis, MD 21401
Independence Room

*Free Parking. Please RSVP by Email or Phone  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 240-418-5603

2. Tuesday, November 10th, 7-9pm: - Poolesville Aging in Place community pot luck:

Tim Shaw, Senior Connection ED and I are going to talk at a community event in Poolesville. The goal is to start a conversation on aging in place/villages in Western Upper County (Poolesville, Beallsville, Dickerson, Martinsburg). If you know of anyone who lives in that area, please forward the attached flyer to them.

Events of interest

1. Senator Van Hollen forum on Healthcare plans for federal employees:

Senator Van Hollen will hold two events on this topic in partnership with NARFE: November 12th 7-9 pm at the Executive Office Building and November 23rd 9-11am at Holiday Park Senior Center. for more information. For additional information or directions, please call 301-424-3501.

 

Pazit Aviv
Village Coordinator
Aging and Disability Services
Montgomery County Health and Human Services
401 Hungerford Dr. 4th floor
Rockville MD 20850

phone: 240-777-1231

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Upcoming Events

25 Feb
WAVE Quarterly Members Meeting
02/25 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Save The Date!

WAVE Quarterly Members Meeting February 25, 2019
 

The next WAVE Quarterly Members Meeting is 9:00 - 12:00 Noon on Monday, February 25, 2019, hosted by the Hyattsville Aging in Place village in Hyattsville, MD. Details, including the agenda, will be forthcoming.

This year the Board is planning for four quarterly meetings instead of the three triannual meetings that we held last year.  We'll announce the dates for the next meetings as soon as we have them set.

Please remember that villages which have paid their 2019 WAVE $35.00 annual dues can vote for items during our business meetings.  To obtain the 2019 WAVE Dues Form, go to http://wavevillages.org/index.php and scroll down.  You'll see a list of the villages which have paid their 2019 WAVE dues.

Please feel free to invite new staff or Board members of your village to join us.
27 Feb
Helpful Village Users Group Webinar
02/27 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This is the regular monthly meeting of the Helpful Village Users Group (HVUG). Their purpose is to provide a national forum for HV Users where they can share best village practices using HV, collect requests for updates to the HV system, coordinate with Helpful Village staff, and distribute HV training materials and software updates.  For more information please email Andy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You need to log on to the Village to Village Network to register for and to view this webinar.

Be sure to register for these webinars today so you do not miss out on the opportunity to participate! Make sure you are LOGGED IN to the VtVN website before you try to register. When you click on each of the title links below to register, scroll up to the top of the screen and make sure your full name appears in the top right hand corner of the screen above the blue toolbar. This means that you are logged in and you can successfully register for these member only webinars. If you are NOT logged in, all you will see is "Add to my Calendar" instead of "Click Here to Register." Once you are logged in, click the "Click Here to Register" button and it will walk you through a few quick steps to register.

Click on:   NEW DAY! Helpful Village Users Group 2 PM ET/ 1 PM CT/ 12 PM MT/ 11 AM PT - 1/24/2018
6 Mar
Caring For Our Frailest Members: A Monthly Idea Exchange Webinar
03/6 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This call is run by Katie Garber, Capitol Hill Village's Director of Volunteer and Care Services and licensed clinical social worker.  She will take questions and moderate the monthly call. Topics open to discussion include, but are not limited to: developing a volunteer-based care coordination system, creating healthy boundaries for member service delivery, setting realistic expectations for members and their families, coordinating with local community resources, when to make a referral to Adult Protective Services, etc. Be sure to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with topics you want covered at any upcoming call!  Please direct all follow up questions to Nisha or Natalie by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will try to assist you as best we can until the next month's call with Katie.

You need to log on to the Village to Village Network to register for and to view this webinar.

Be sure to register for these webinars today so you do not miss out on the opportunity to participate! Make sure you are LOGGED IN to the VtVN website before you try to register. When you click on each of the title links below to register, scroll up to the top of the screen and make sure your full name appears in the top right hand corner of the screen above the blue toolbar. This means that you are logged in and you can successfully register for these member only webinars. If you are NOT logged in, all you will see is "Add to my Calendar" instead of "Click Here to Register." Once you are logged in, click the "Click Here to Register" button and it will walk you through a few quick steps to register.

Click on: NEW DAY! Caring For Our Frailest Members: A Monthly Idea Exchange - 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST - 1/3/2018
13 Mar
New Member Orientation Webinar
03/13 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This is for new members to get accustomed to the website and learn how to find and use all the resources VTVN has to offer. Nisha will show members how to navigate the website as well as take care of renewals, payments, registrations, etc. She will also go over all of the member benefits, where to find them, and share any current information about the Network. This call is primarily for new members, but anyone is welcome to come with any questions about membership to VTVN or anything Village related!

You need to log on to the Village to Village Network to register for and to view this webinar.

Be sure to register for these webinars today so you do not miss out on the opportunity to participate! Make sure you are LOGGED IN to the VtVN website before you try to register. When you click on each of the title links below to register, scroll up to the top of the screen and make sure your full name appears in the top right hand corner of the screen above the blue toolbar. This means that you are logged in and you can successfully register for these member only webinars. If you are NOT logged in, all you will see is "Add to my Calendar" instead of "Click Here to Register." Once you are logged in, click the "Click Here to Register" button and it will walk you through a few quick steps to register.

Click on: NEW TIME! New Member Orientation 2 PM ET/ 1 PM CT/ 12 PM MT/ 11 AM PT - 1/10/2018
21 Mar
ClubExpress Users Group Webinar
03/21 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Dan of ClubExpress and CE Users leaders as they talk about new enhancements, suggested changes, roll out dates, Village features, and much more.  If you have any questions or would like a certain topic to be discussed, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You need to log on to the Village to Village Network to register for and to view this webinar.

Be sure to register for these webinars today so you do not miss out on the opportunity to participate! Make sure you are LOGGED IN to the VtVN website before you try to register. When you click on each of the title links below to register, scroll up to the top of the screen and make sure your full name appears in the top right hand corner of the screen above the blue toolbar. This means that you are logged in and you can successfully register for these member only webinars. If you are NOT logged in, all you will see is "Add to my Calendar" instead of "Click Here to Register." Once you are logged in, click the "Click Here to Register" button and it will walk you through a few quick steps to register.

Click on:   SAME TIME, SAME DAY! ClubExpress Users Group- 3 PM ET/ 2PM CT/ 1 PM MT/ 12PM PT - 1/18/2018
27 Mar
Helpful Village Users Group Webinar
03/27 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This is the regular monthly meeting of the Helpful Village Users Group (HVUG). Their purpose is to provide a national forum for HV Users where they can share best village practices using HV, collect requests for updates to the HV system, coordinate with Helpful Village staff, and distribute HV training materials and software updates.  For more information please email Andy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You need to log on to the Village to Village Network to register for and to view this webinar.

Be sure to register for these webinars today so you do not miss out on the opportunity to participate! Make sure you are LOGGED IN to the VtVN website before you try to register. When you click on each of the title links below to register, scroll up to the top of the screen and make sure your full name appears in the top right hand corner of the screen above the blue toolbar. This means that you are logged in and you can successfully register for these member only webinars. If you are NOT logged in, all you will see is "Add to my Calendar" instead of "Click Here to Register." Once you are logged in, click the "Click Here to Register" button and it will walk you through a few quick steps to register.

Click on:   NEW DAY! Helpful Village Users Group 2 PM ET/ 1 PM CT/ 12 PM MT/ 11 AM PT - 1/24/2018
3 Apr
Caring For Our Frailest Members: A Monthly Idea Exchange Webinar
04/3 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This call is run by Katie Garber, Capitol Hill Village's Director of Volunteer and Care Services and licensed clinical social worker.  She will take questions and moderate the monthly call. Topics open to discussion include, but are not limited to: developing a volunteer-based care coordination system, creating healthy boundaries for member service delivery, setting realistic expectations for members and their families, coordinating with local community resources, when to make a referral to Adult Protective Services, etc. Be sure to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with topics you want covered at any upcoming call!  Please direct all follow up questions to Nisha or Natalie by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will try to assist you as best we can until the next month's call with Katie.

You need to log on to the Village to Village Network to register for and to view this webinar.

Be sure to register for these webinars today so you do not miss out on the opportunity to participate! Make sure you are LOGGED IN to the VtVN website before you try to register. When you click on each of the title links below to register, scroll up to the top of the screen and make sure your full name appears in the top right hand corner of the screen above the blue toolbar. This means that you are logged in and you can successfully register for these member only webinars. If you are NOT logged in, all you will see is "Add to my Calendar" instead of "Click Here to Register." Once you are logged in, click the "Click Here to Register" button and it will walk you through a few quick steps to register.

Click on: NEW DAY! Caring For Our Frailest Members: A Monthly Idea Exchange - 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST - 1/3/2018
10 Apr
New Member Orientation Webinar
04/10 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This is for new members to get accustomed to the website and learn how to find and use all the resources VTVN has to offer. Nisha will show members how to navigate the website as well as take care of renewals, payments, registrations, etc. She will also go over all of the member benefits, where to find them, and share any current information about the Network. This call is primarily for new members, but anyone is welcome to come with any questions about membership to VTVN or anything Village related!

You need to log on to the Village to Village Network to register for and to view this webinar.

Be sure to register for these webinars today so you do not miss out on the opportunity to participate! Make sure you are LOGGED IN to the VtVN website before you try to register. When you click on each of the title links below to register, scroll up to the top of the screen and make sure your full name appears in the top right hand corner of the screen above the blue toolbar. This means that you are logged in and you can successfully register for these member only webinars. If you are NOT logged in, all you will see is "Add to my Calendar" instead of "Click Here to Register." Once you are logged in, click the "Click Here to Register" button and it will walk you through a few quick steps to register.

Click on: NEW TIME! New Member Orientation 2 PM ET/ 1 PM CT/ 12 PM MT/ 11 AM PT - 1/10/2018
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