Georgetown Village - Here to Help During the Pandemic As Always!

An Indispensable Community Resource - Our work never stopped!

See below for photos of our valuable volunteers providing services, and our ongoing activities during the pandemic.

"It was the right time to join
Georgetown Village."

"My husband Guy had been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease and I was wondering how I would cope with this. As Guy’s condition progressed, I realized what a great help the Village was. Volunteers did grocery shopping for us, yard work, handiwork around the house, provided transportation, etc. In these circumstances, to know that the Village was a phone call away was a tremendous morale booster and helpful relief.

Then Guy passed away, peacefully, at home.

For Guy we joined the Village. Now, of course, Georgetown Village is still here, for me. I feel the experience was rewarding and… priceless!" - MRdL

Georgetown Village Activities

Our Cocktails, Conversations, and Covid series is continuing in 2021 and we hope you will join us online for this special programming, designed to make sure seniors can make the most of their opportunities while at home! We welcome our community neighbors and friends to enjoy the series with us as a way to thank the community for its ongoing support of Georgetown Village.

Invite your friends!!

To sign up please contact the GV Office at 202-999-8988 or Email:lynn@georgetown-village.org

2021 Cocktails, Conversations, and Covid Program Schedule

Click here to watch a video of the Feb. 25th CCC presentation with Jane Hyatt Thorpe

Click here to watch a video of the Feb. 10th CCC presentation with Martha Joynt Kumar

Click here to watch a video of the Jan. 28th CCC presentation with Peter Greenberg

Click here to watch a video of the Jan. 14th CCC presentation with Rebecca Roberts

Remember, if you weren't able to attend our Cocktails, Conversations, and Covid programs we have recorded the programs and you can watch it on our YouTube channel.

Monthly Newsletter

The electronic copy of the February newsletter is available. Click here to view the March 2021 newsletter.

Remote Portable IT Support

Do you have a question about using your iPhone or android phone? Do you need to learn how to change the font on your laptop or kindle? This will be offered remotely, and might be a good time to learn how to use online services for shopping, streaming videos, etc.

For more information contact the Georgetown Village office at 202-999-8988

Online Happy Hour

March 16th & 30th
5:30 pm

Join us to see your friends!

Check-in & Chat – Magnificent Midlife
Weekly Chat & Check In

Wednesday @ 11 am

Dial in Number 1+515-604-9094
Access Code-190-486-505

No Agenda-just call in and share your thoughts, anything you want to discuss, how you are doing, etc.

We welcome all members and volunteers to call in and let's keep in touch!

COVID - Information Call

Thursday @10:30 am

Conference Call
Dial 1+515-604-9094
Access Code-190-486-505

GV Board Members and Health Care Committee Members Pam Godwin, and Resha Putzrath join us weekly to discuss your concerns and share information about the coronavirus. All members and volunteers are welcome to call in and join us.

Cocktails, Conversations, and Covid

Wednesday, March 10th
5:30 pm

"Fight House: Rivalries in the White House
from Truman to Trump"

with Tevi Troy CEO of the American Health Policy Institute

Tevi Troy currently serves as the CEO of the American Health Policy Institute and has also served as a senior staff person at the White House during the Presidency of George W. Bush as well as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services during that Administration. During this fascinating session, he will present to us his book about rivalries in various Administrations, including the most recent one of President Trump, a book recently designated as a "must read" by the Wall Street Journal.

Invite your friends!!

To sign up please contact the GV Office at
202-999-8988
or
Email: lynn@georgetown-village.org

Online Book Discussion

Monday, March 22nd
10:15 am

American Dirt: Cummins, Jeanine: 9783499276828: Amazon.com: Books
"American Dirt",
by Jeanine Cummins

Forced to flee, Lydia and eight-year-old Luca soon find themselves miles and worlds away from their comfortable middle-class existence. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to? Join us to share your thoughts and opinions.

Cocktails, Conversations, and Covid

Wednesday, March 24^th
5:30 pm

“Contested Histories”

with Nancy Hirshbein, Museum Docent and

Founder of Dial-a-Docent

History might seem pretty straightforward - dates, places, and names. But the stories we tell about historical events are anything but. History is often deliberately obscured, shaped and sometimes downright denied to serve particular purposes. Using artist Mark Bradford’s monumental work “Pickett’s Charge” as well as works by Titus Kaphar, Hirshhorn museum docent Nancy Hirshbein will lead us in a discussion of some of the ways in which artists interrogate historical narrative. This subject has particular resonance as we look toward ways that these historical narratives can shape world view. The interactive presentation will last approximately 45 minutes, followed by a question and answer period.

Ongoing Services

Indoor & Outdoor Home Assistance

Need a bulb changed, holiday decorations hung, or leaves raked? These are just a few of the services Georgetown Village offers to our members. We have wonderful volunteers who are happy to assist you with outdoor yard assistance and quick in-home assistance.

Please contact the GV office at 202-999-8988.

Weekly COVID - Information Call

Conference Call
Dial 1+515-604-9094
Access Code-190-486-505

GV Board and Health Care Committee members Pam Godwin and Resha Putzrath have been sharing the latest medical and scientific information related to COVID19. They have explained the changes we are reading about and answered many questions.

Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea, call in, and join us for information. All members and volunteers are welcome to call in with questions or concerns.

Friendly Phone Calls

A Phone Call a Day Keeps the Loneliness Away: Nonprofit Helps ...

Georgetown Village offers daily friendly phone calls for our members. Feel free to contact the GV office for more information.

PPE Distribution

We have some small bottles of portable hand sanitizer and masks available for our members and active volunteers.

Please contact the GV office at 202-999-8988 for more information.

Grocery Shopping & Prescription Pick Up

Our volunteers are shopping for our members on a regular basis. With a few days notice we will make certain you get your orders filled. (as much as possible)

Contact the GV office at 202-999-8988 for more information.

Quick & Remote IT Assistance

Our volunteers are available to assist members remotely with IT issues such as downloading new apps, streaming online services, Zoom Tutorials, and in person with printer installation, and replacing ink cartridges.

Please contact the GV office at
202-999-8988 for more information.

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Vaccination appointments will be available on an alternating weekly schedule with appointments available at 6 pm on Thursdays and Fridays one week, and at 9 am on Thursdays and Fridays the following week. Demand for the vaccine is high, and we anticipate the appointments to fill quickly.

If you have internet access, you should register for an appointment through vaccinate.dc.gov. If you do not have internet access, call the District’s hotline at 855-363-0333 to register for an appointment. If you previously attempted to get an appointment and you did not receive a notification with a confirmation code, date and location, you must re-register.

Tips before you get vaccinated:

Be sure to wear a mask
Bring your photo ID and insurance card.
Wear a loose fitting shirt to help staff access your arm.
Expect to stay 15-30 minutes after vaccination for observation
You will be provided a card that includes the date and location of your vaccination as well as the date you should return for your second vaccine.
Call or email this information to the office and we will keep track of this information for you and make sure you don't miss your second appointment.

In addition, in response to requests from the public, the District has produced a STEP BY STEP guide to making an appointment online. If you don't feel confident about how to navigate the website, please take a look at the guide in advance. Please feel free to contact the GV office at 202-999-8988 if you need assistance.

DC CAN - DC Covid Alert Notice

Last week DC went live with a system to automatically track when people may have been exposed to individuals who test positive for Coronavirus. But it only works if people actually use it. The good news, though, is that if you follow these simple steps, you’ve done all you need to do. The system works by sitting in the background and logging whenever you come near someone else using the system. If any of those people later test positive, you will get a notification.
There are two different sets of instructions, depending on whether you have an iPhone or an Android-based phone.

Click here for more information, and instructions to install the app.

COVID-19 Engagement Opportunities

Georgetown Village has various opportunities to stay in shape while at home.

Please click here for more information.

Basic Training- 4 Your Body

Exercise Class - ONLINE

To aid in remaining Fit & Well please click here.

Shakespeare Anyone?

Click the links to view the Folger Theater and Two River Theater Company’s present "Macbeth": Part 1 and Part 2.

The Garden Life

Check out these sites with great tips, tools, and tours for gardeners.

Explore the Smithsonian’s 13 outdoor HABITAT exhibits in real life. They include nests, trees, monarchs, native landscapes.

Learn from Smithsonian Gardens how to create Monarch waystations in your garden.

Take a tour behind the scenes at the Smithsonian greenhouses.

YOGA CLASS FOR SENIORS

Want to try a new type of exercise while you are home?

Try Yoga for Seniors-click on the link Yoga for Seniors

Relax Your Body & Mind

Enjoy an art-inspired Meditation and Mindfulness session through the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art.

If you're looking to learn a new language or refresh your previous foreign language skills, Duolingo is a free app you can use.

Useful things to know from Cyber-Seniors Sessions

Learn more about it in this week's video from Cyber-Seniors.

Dance Place

The local dance presenter is offering a range of virtual media to stay moving, engage in conversation, and thrive in community with one another.
Click here for more information.

To minimize exposure to COVID-19, we’ve partnered with Around Town DC to provide you with a list of online activities you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home!

Click here to view upcoming virtual Around Town DC events!

Health Apps for Seniors

Clink the link learn about health apps for seniors.

Also, take a look at "Useful Things To Know" from Cyber-Seniors Sessions

As many of you know "Villages" are lending a helping hand to seniors across the country.

Take a look at the story CBS News did about Georgetown Village please click here.

See also this featured article about Georgetown Village featured in the Georgetowner. Click here to view the article.

Click here to read this informative article which mentions five lifestyle habits that could decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60 percent.

Villages in the DC area work closely together and share resources and invite each other to participate in our larger programs. Below are some programs we have been invited to attend by other DC Villages.

Capitol Hill Village:
Every Thurs, 4 pm. - Mellow Flow Chair Yoga

Foggy Bottom West End Village
Caregivers’ Support Group
Every first and third Tuesday (via Zoom) from 2:30 – 3:45
Contact: Phyllis Kramer

If you are interested in participating in the group, please email Phyllis directly at pfkramer38@gmail.com

Little Falls Village

A Lab of One’s Own: One Woman’s Personal Journey Through Sexism in Science with Dr. Rita Colwell, February 24, 1-2:30pm. Registration Link: www.littlefallsvillage.org/Colwell by the prior day.

Palisades Village:

MINDFUL KNITTING

If you're new to knitting or a bit rusty, email Roseanna at rschwamm@yahoo.com to set up a time to help you get started.

Strength & Resistance Exercise Class with William Yates. YMCA Fitness instructor William Yates is continuing to offer his fitness class on Mondays at 3 via Zoom. If you are missing his Strength and Resistance training, please join us. To register you can do so here.

Your donation will help Georgetown Village in our mission of neighbors helping neighbors thrive.

Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/80-0641867 to generate donations for Georgetown Village Inc. and check out our AmazonSmile Charity Lists to donate items we need most.

Participating Member of: