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Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is celebrated every May. This is a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.
NNV’s annual fundraiser, Tickets for a Cause is back by popular demand!
This year’s Earth Day theme is Planet vs. Plastics. Here are some facts about plastic and tips to help you reduce plastic use.
Volunteers are the heart of our Village and this week we had the pleasure of celebrating our wonderful volunteers at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration.
Last year, with involvement from the board, members, volunteers, donors, and other interested parties, we embarked on a new strategic planning process. That process is now complete. On March 21, the Board unanimously approved a new Plan intended to guide us for the next few years, 2024 through 2028.
Last week, NNV partnered with the Chevy Chase Community Association to offer a program on senior living options. Senior living expert Jennifer Brown, Iona social worker Lisa Rindner, and I shared a wealth of information.
It's hard to believe it's been four years since the coronavirus changed life as we knew it.
I am serving my second year as president of Northwest Neighbors Village. Serving on the board has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It is not often that one has the opportunity to participate in an organization as dedicated to making a difference in the lives of real people as NNV is.
Drawing The Map of Your Life is the second group experience in David Oldfield’s Four Seasons of Creativity for Elders series.
Creating Legacy Boxes was the first group experience in David Oldfield’s Four Seasons of Creativity for Elders series.
Let Mayor Bowser know what District residents need to age well in our city.
In traditional societies, a “life calling” occurs “at the place where one’s great passion and gifts meet the world’s great need.” If that’s true, Katrina Polk surely has a calling to care for older adults.
Earlier this month, Stephanie Chong was interviewed by Jerry Malitz of Chevy Chase News & Notes. She spoke on everything from how she got involved with the Village, to why the Village is so important, and more. Here are some excerpts from the interview.
Washington is home to many talented and interesting people. Lucky for us, accomplished pianists and NNV volunteers Cathy Waldman and Paul Levi are neighbors who will generously share their talent with our community.
The DC Villages Collaborative has selected Dr. Katrina Polk to serve as its inaugural executive director.
It is not common knowledge, but elderhood is a wonderfully creative time in the human life cycle.
Chances are you or someone you know has had Covid recently. The JN.1 variant is responsible for a rise in Covid infections.
As we venture into the new year equipped with our shiny new resolutions (perhaps your resolutions are similar to mine--exercising, eating well, staying healthy in body and mind, and making time for what really matters), we hope that you’ll consider volunteering with NNV and join us in strengthening our vibrant community of older adults.
2024 marks NNV’s 15th Anniversary! This is an exciting milestone for us, and we look forward to celebrating with you!
‘Tis the season to celebrate friendships and the beautiful connections created throughout the year. Thanks to you, we have much to be grateful for in 2023!
Each year, members and staff nominate volunteers whose service goes above and beyond. We are delighted to announce that volunteer Morgan Gopnik has been named our 2023 Volunteer of the Year!
Pelvic floor dysfunction, which typically presents as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and/or pelvic organ prolapse is common, but not a normal part of aging.
Our volunteers do an amazing job of helping our members stay connected, engaged, and supported in our community. Have you ever wondered how it all works? You might be surprised with how much goes on behind the scenes to make these important connections.
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities.
A few years ago, NNV began organized group walks as a way to have our members and volunteers enjoy the outdoors together, get some exercise, and get to know each other a bit better. When Covid descended on us, it became a great way to get together safely outdoors.
Did you know 700 of your neighbors have participated in NNV programming this year? Come see what your Village has to offer!
According to the CDC, the Covid-19 hospital admission rate is low in the District. When the hospital admission rate is low, the CDC states that, "people may choose to mask at any time". Therefore, NNV is lifting our mask mandate for all in-person services and events that take place indoors.
Earlier this month, Northwest Neighbors Village presented at the Village to Village Network conference.
The District of Columbia Assistive Technology Program (DCATP) is a citywide program that helps District residents with disabilities to access the assisted technology (AT) devices and services needed to reduce barriers and enhance independence.
Northwest Neighbors Village is hosting a vaccine clinic on Monday, October 23 from 10-3 at Seabury at Friendship Terrace.
This week we will focus on what a fall is and the importance of talking about them.
Many people think, “It won’t happen to me!”, but the truth is that more than 1 in 4 older adults fall every year in the U.S. Falls can have devastating consequences.
Back in late July, I shared some of my favorite books starring older adults with our weekly email update subscribers. The piece resonated with our avid reading community who had their own beloved titles and series to share.
The NNV board, staff, and DEI working group members recently participated in a workshop to organize our efforts to become a more equitable and inclusive organization.
Covid is on the rise in the DC region, and most of us know one or more person who has recently been infected. For the health and safety of our Village community, NNV will reinstitute our Covid prevention protocol.
Summer may be coming to an end but NNV’s programming is heating up.
August is Make-A-Will Month, a reminder to create a will or update your current one.
There’s an uptick in Covid cases in the DC region. In case you missed last week’s Spotlight that highlighted Katelyn Jetelina’s blog, Your Local Epidemiologist, we’ve decided to highlight a few important points with permission from the author
The term forest bathing emerged in Japan. Shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”) offers an antidote to technology and the daily pace of life, and an opportunity to reconnect with and protect our environment.
As part of the Village movement, NNV is committed to building a supportive community for older adults in Northwest, DC. Intrinsic in this work is creating a space where our neighbors can age with the dignity they deserve and fighting ageism when we hear it or see it.
Reading is one of my favorite summer pastimes, and, at least for me, can be as rejuvenating as a vacation. I’d like to share some of my favorite books that put older adults and their experiences in the spotlight where they should be!
NNV has so much going on and we want to make sure you haven’t missed any of it. Here are some highlights to keep you in the know:
Washington, DC is known for hot and humid summer weather. Exposure to excessive heat is dangerous for everyone.
In 2021, the NNV board made a significant commitment to address equity at our Village.