The Current
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Senior Living
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2013 2011
EVENTS: Upcoming programs range from educational seminars to museum tours
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vide fodder for the Georgetown Village’s monthly book discussion group when it meets April 8. Other regular Georgetown Village offerings include a yoga class led by Dhiyana Delatour on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. ($13 per session) at St. John’s Episcopal Church; monthly movies and docent-led outings; and a weekly Coffee Talk for members on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the parlor of the St. John’s Rectory, 3238 O St. NW. Prospective volunteers and members are welcome. For details visit georgetown-village.org or call 202999-8988. ■The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University is hosting a weekly speaker series through April 30. The free lectures on a variety of subjects are held each Tuesday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. Upcoming sessions include “Safety for Seniors,� Rimi Sifri, coordinator of crime prevention at American University, March 26; “Roll Over Beethoven: Classical, Rock and the Point of No Return,� Marc Medwin, April 2; “From Keystrokes to Logic Bombs: A Short Introduction to Cyber War and Cyber Crime,� Paul Rosenzweig, April 9; and “An Overview of Climate Science With
a U.S. Focus,� Marcus Sarofim, April 16. The final two sessions of the season will encompass the program’s April 23 annual meeting and an April 30 session highlighting examples of participants’ creativity. In addition to its lecture series, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University offers eight- to 10-week study groups taught by members. The courses emphasize peer learning and teaching, and do not have any tests or grades. For a membership fee, participants may take up to three study groups that run during the day for just under two hours a week. Examples for the current semester, which began in early March, include “India: Culture, Traditions and Gandhi,� “Finding Your Family History on the Web,� “Paris: The City of Light,� “History of Western Economic Thought� and “The Music of J.S. Bach.� For details visit olli-dc.org or call 202-895-4860. ■The Petworth Library is inaugurating a new series, “Petworth’s Mature & Motivated,� aimed at local residents ages 50 and older. The first event will feature local senior outreach and advocacy organizations. Participating groups will include Lutheran Social Services, National Council on Aging and Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center.
The “Get to Know Your Neighborhood Fair� will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. Admission is free. The library is located at 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. For details call 202-2431188 or visit dclibrary.org/petworth. ■The Kreeger Museum offers twice-monthly tours for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses through its “Conversations at the Kreeger Museum� series. The program is designed to foster dialogue and connection — through conversation, memories and a sense of well-being — by having participants look at art and listen to music. The free, 90-minute tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the second and third Mondays of each month, except in August and on holidays. At least one family member or caregiver should accompany the person with Alzheimer’s. To register call 202-337-3050, ext. 10, or email visitorservices@ kreegermuseum.org and specifically request a “Conversations� program. ■The Ward Circle Chapter of AARP meets on the third Monday of each month March through June and September through December. Meetings take place are held at the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. On April 15, Murray Howder will give a musical program on
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orchestral masterpieces. The May 20 program has not been set. Most meetings start with social time and refreshments at 12:30 p.m., followed by the program at 1 p.m. Luncheons in June and December start at noon. The regular meetings are free; there is a fee for the luncheons ($10 for the June 17 event with sandwiches, salads and dessert). ■The Avalon Theatre holds a monthly “Senior Cinema Thursdays� series at 10:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Admission is generally $7.25 for ages 62 and older. This month’s feature is Neil Barsky’s 2012 documentary “Koch,� about the iconic three-time New York City mayor. Tickets to the March 21 show are available for
$5, thanks to sponsorship by Springhouse of Bethesda. The nonprofit Avalon Theatre is located at 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. For details visit theavalon.org or call 202-966-6000. â– The Sibley Senior Association offers health and wellness lectures, periodic screenings, support groups, day trips, exercise classes, an AARP driver safety class and a spousal bereavement program. Members also have access to free blood pressure checks, a quarterly nutrition class, consultation with Sibley Memorial Hospital pharmacists and a physician referral service. Membership is open to ages 60 and older; registration costs $40 for one person or $65 for a couple. For details contact sibleysenior@sibley.
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