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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 Potomac Community Village. In-person event.

Our mission is to bring together the writers among us and those who would like to try! We welcome all, no matter your level of experience, genre or form. We meet at the Colonnade Library, 23 Arch Place, twice a month; the 1st Monday of the month from 9-11 am and the 3rd Tuesday from 4-6pm. This is a safe place to share your writing, gain support from fellow writers, and learn about the craft. If you’re looking to break out of your bubble, joining a writing group may be the perfect solution.

Protecting our National and Local Environment – What the Sierra Club Says You Can Do to Help. 7- 8 pm Sponsored by Bradley Hills Village Environmental Group. The Sierra Club has been in the forefront of efforts to promote clean energy, climate action and environmental justice at the local and national levels. Dr. Darian Unger, Chair of the Sierra Club’s Montgomery County Chapter, will discuss how the county’s Climate Action Plan relates to national and global environmental challenges and what practical actions you can take to ensure the Plan’s goals are met.

How to Reduce DC’s Racial Wealth Gap for the Next Generation. Sponsored by Northwest Neighbors Village. In DC, as in much of the U.S., the racial wealth gap is large and persistent. Ariel Levinson-Waldman, Founding President and Director-Counsel of Tzedek DC and Stephen Jefferson, Sr., Community Outreach Coordinator at Tzedek DC, will speak to the racial wealth gap in DC, the problems they reflect, the causes, and what can be done about it

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, .

The Brew Crew meets at the Brew House located at 325 Main St., Kentland‘s. For VKL members only.

The Birth of Photography and the Earliest Photographs. Sponsored by Greater Stonegate Village. In this presentation, Rollin Fraser, adjunct professor of photography at Montgomery College will look at the scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs who took photography from its beginning in 1839 through the early years of the 1840s when the new technology changed how people viewed the world.

Kim Natovitz will discuss the pros and cons of long-term care insurance, how to select a plan, and what to look out for. Kim is a Senior Associate in the Individual Insurance and Investment Solutions Division at TriBridge Partners.

The Biden Administration and the Israel-Hamas War: Challenges and Consequences. Sponsored by Northwest Neighbors Village. The current Israel-Hamas War in the Middle East presents huge challenges for the Biden Administration and the U.S. Along with the ongoing war in Ukraine, a dysfunctional and fiercely polarized political system at home, and geopolitical threats to U.S. influence and its interests abroad, the consequences are enormous. Join us to hear Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former State Department Middle East analyst and negotiator in Republican and Democratic Administrations. Limited to 100 people. Registration required by November 8.

A Virtual Tour of the Getty Museum—The Monuments Men. Sponsored by the Potomac Community Village. A docent will tell us all about what is known as the “monuments men”, men and women who after WW II, searched for and found hundreds of works of art that had been stolen by the Nazi regime and hidden during the war.

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.

Sponsored by Capitol Hill Village. Surrounded by Russia, China, Iran and Afghanistan, the countries of Central Asia are in a volatile neighborhood. The “Stans” (Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kirghizstan) were part of the Soviet Union, and all became independent states as the USSR broke apart. All were deeply affected by the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the exodus of refugees in its wake. Richard Hoagland has extensive experience working with the “Stans”.

Drawing the Map of Your Life with David Oldfield. Sponsored by Chevy Chase at Home. One of the most important and satisfying tasks of older adulthood is telling the story of how you came to be. The story of a long life fully lived is the great gift older adults offer to their families and future generations, and to themselves. A fun and creative way of telling this story is by drawing your life’s journey as a map. David Oldfield will share stories and illustrations from his recent book, An Atlas of Aging, which features the life maps of 20 older adults from around the world.

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. Discover what dementia is and what it isn’t, hear the answers to frequently asked questions, and learn about the different diseases that cause thinking problems, including mild cognitive impairment. The signs and symptoms of the different kinds of dementia will also be covered. Marti Brown Bailey is a Certified Senior Advisor, a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and expert trainer/speaker in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, as well as aging issues.

VKL members and volunteers are invited to attend the American classic musical, Fiddler on the Roof. VKL will provide transportation (by car) and tickets will be sold at a discount. Seats are limited to 20 persons. We look forward to hosting this fun social event! To reserve your seat, contact Jean Mocarski at jeanmocarski@gmail.com or call 240-449-9002.

Our mission is to bring together the writers among us and those who would like to try! We welcome all, no matter your level of experience, genre or form. We meet at the Colonnade Library, 23 Arch Place, twice a month; the 1st Monday of the month from 9-11 am and the 3rd Tuesday from 4-6pm. This is a safe place to share your writing, gain support from fellow writers, and learn about the craft. If you’re looking to break out of your bubble, joining a writing group may be the perfect solution

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. This program will outline the basics of genealogical research, identifying standard steps to take; discussing popular genealogical websites; and identifying types of sources. Penny Stratton retired as publications director of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

The Wine Lovers will meet at the Vine Alley, 114 Market St., Kentlands, for Happy Hour. This is a special interest group for VKL members who enjoy wine and meeting new friends. Please contact Christine Latsey at clatsey@llandg.com or call her at 301-869-1053 if you plan on joining.