This series of ongoing classes is carefully designed for you by Pamela Sislen to do while at home either seated or standing. Each session includes: a warm up, a strength training section and a cool down. Exercise modifications will be offered. Equipment is optional: light hand weights or dumbbells or bags of rice, small water bottles or soup cans. This class is free for CC@H members and volunteers.

Please RSVP to info@chevychaseathome.org.

For CC@H members: Many of us have missed the chance to exercise and socialize in this way, during the past year.
The walk will start from Brookville Market and go down through Rollingwood past Candy Cane City to just past the stables and return. Round trip is about 3 miles, with a hill coming back. In keeping with prudent public health measures, we would like every participant to be fully vaccinated, wear a mask and keep a 3-6 foot distance from others during the walk. We also recommend that everyone bring some water. Email info@chevychaseathome.org for more information and to let us know if you are interested!

This will be the third event of our new "Navigating Life's Journey" series, in which you will learn how to navigate your options for each stage of aging. In this session, representatives from local independent living facilities will discuss the different models of independent living and how to choose the place that is right for you. Hosted by Chevy Chase At Home in partnership with Charles E. Smith Life Communities and Ingleside.

Zumba® Gold is designed for the active older adult, the true beginner, and/or people who are not used to exercising, or people who may be limited physically.
The same great Latin styles of music and dance are used and just as fun as regular Zumba classes. However, Zumba Gold is a lower intensity.

. Zumba® Gold classes strive to improve balance, strength, flexibility and most importantly, the heart.
We use very easy to follow steps, which includes Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, Rock & Roll (including Twist and Charleston), Belly Dance, Flamenco, and Tango.
When you take a Zumba® Gold class, be sure to wear comfortable workout clothing and supportive footwear
First class is a free demo, additional classes are $10.

Contact Sharon G-Katz to register: mshrnktz@gmail.com

This monthly affinity group discusses a different film picked and watched in advance. This month's selection is "The Sea Inside" starring Javier Bardem, which can be viewed on Amazon Prime ahead of the meeting. Please RSVP to info@chevychaseathome.org to let us know you are coming.

The arts of the Islamic world encompass a great diversity of traditions far ranging in geography and historical period—from North Africa to India and since the advent of Islam in the late seventh century. The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery hold one of the country’s finest collections of arts of the Islamic world, with particular strengths in illustrated manuscripts and ceramics. Explore selections from the museum’s more than 2,200 Islamic art objects in an interactive online tour with one of the docents from the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art. Hosted by Chevy Chase At Home.

This series of ongoing classes is carefully designed for you by Pamela Sislen to do while at home either seated or standing. Each session includes: a warm up, a strength training section and a cool down. Exercise modifications will be offered. Equipment is optional: light hand weights or dumbbells or bags of rice, small water bottles or soup cans. This class is free for CC@H members and volunteers.

Please RSVP to info@chevychaseathome.org.

Music and Movement invites you to actively experience the joy and many benefits of dance and song right from home—and in your favorite chair. People at all levels of physical abilities are able to take advantage of the opportunity to sing, move, and create in a warm and supportive interactive environment. Music is drawn from classic Broadway shows and popular music that people know and love, from Irving Berlin to Jerry Herman, Rodgers and Hammerstein to Fats Waller, the Gershwins to Lennon and McCartney. Co-teacher Roy Barber is at the keyboard and leads participants in several songs during each one-hour class, all with lyrics displayed on screen. Easy-to-do movement sequences are inspired by a variety of dance forms and focus on gently engaging all parts of the body. And you can also exercise your creativity in the improvisational group movement that ends each class. The movement material is based on the Dance for PD, a program developed by Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Co-teacher Robert Sacheli is a teaching artist in the program. The class, which is done fully seated, is appropriate and fully adaptable for people at a variety of levels of physical abilities. People living with memory challenges can also enjoy the classes. No dance or musical experience is required. And family members are welcome to join in the fun. The class is donation-based, but the first session you attend is free. Email robertsacheli@comcast.net to register and get the Zoom information. Registration closes at 10 a.m. the day of class. Sponsored by Chevy Chase At Home.

Whether you are working on a craft project or just want to join us for conversation, cookies and tea, you are welcome! For the foreseeable future, we are meeting via Zoom, which you can access on your phone or computer. Contact Karen or Katharine (info@chevychaseathome.org) in advance and we will send you a link to join the Zoom meeting.

Watch a live Zoom reading of "The Helpers" by Maggie Lou Rader, dir. by Holly Twyford; it will be available to stream on demand later from Jan. 14-16, 2022. Inspired by The Diary of Anne Frank, this prize-winning play tells the story of Miep Gies, the immigrant woman who led the effort to preserve the people hiding from the Nazis in “the Secret Annex.” Hosted by Theater J.

For CC@H members: Many of us have missed the chance to exercise and socialize in this way, during the past year.
The walk will start from Brookville Market and go down through Rollingwood past Candy Cane City to just past the stables and return. Round trip is about 3 miles, with a hill coming back. In keeping with prudent public health measures, we would like every participant to be fully vaccinated, wear a mask and keep a 3-6 foot distance from others during the walk. We also recommend that everyone bring some water. Email info@chevychaseathome.org for more information and to let us know if you are interested!

Join Silver Spring Village as they commemorate the centennial of Glen Echo Park's crown jewel, the Dentzel Carousel, with this talk about its history. As a National Park Service Ranger uncovers the last 100 years, you will learn of the civil rights protests to integrate the segregated Glen Echo Amusement Park that began with a sit-in on the carousel in 1960. You will learn of the park's heyday during the streetcar era, its closing in the '60s, and the efforts to save the carousel and bring the park into the National Park system in the '70s. You will also see pictures of the beautiful carousel animals carved by William Dentzel's carousel company, now all carefully restored. Hosted by Silver Spring Village. Access on Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88421678228?pwd=R0lNUGliMkZQekQyd3hybE9xZVJZUT09

The primary topic of discussion will be the March Newsletter.

Join the Maryland Insurance Administration for an important presentation on Medicare Supplement Plans in Maryland. They will review the current available plans and explain how to use their Medicare Supplement rate guide. Registration requested, but Zoom link here: ow.ly/zprC50H4cEG. Hosted by the Maryland Insurance Administration.

Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is a visual artist who has demonstrated the power of art to touch lives. In Fall of 2020, images of Firstenberg's "In America: How Could This Happen" appeared in over 600 news articles on six continents, making visible the pandemic’s cost in American lives. In September 2021, she recreated this art installation on the National Mall. For 17 days, over 650,000 white flags fluttered near the Washington Monument. To ensure access for all, Firstenberg partnered with Esri, Inc, the global leader in geographic information systems, to present the art concurrently in the digital sphere. Firstenberg believes in times like ours, when words fall on unlistening ears, art is not an elective, but an imperative. Join in to view photos of her art and learn how she became an artist and is inspired. Hosted by Bethesda Metro Area Village and Connie Morella library. . No registration required, access on Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83966502920?pwd=VjdocXROSTJySkwwcHF1MkxBdU9iZz09 .

This series of ongoing classes is carefully designed for you by Pamela Sislen to do while at home either seated or standing. Each session includes: a warm up, a strength training section and a cool down. Exercise modifications will be offered. Equipment is optional: light hand weights or dumbbells or bags of rice, small water bottles or soup cans. This class is free for CC@H members and volunteers.

Please RSVP to info@chevychaseathome.org.

Have you ever thought about the idea that how we dress reflects a choice about how we want to appear to other people? Join Smithsonian American Art Museum docent Melissa Clark on January 19th at 1 pm for a look at artworks exploring that theme. We’ll talk about issues of appearance and identity as seen by artists from SAAM’s collections, ranging from the mid-1800’s to the present. Join us for an engaging conversation – no fancy dress required! Sponsored by Chevy Chase At Home.

Music and Movement invites you to actively experience the joy and many benefits of dance and song right from home—and in your favorite chair. People at all levels of physical abilities are able to take advantage of the opportunity to sing, move, and create in a warm and supportive interactive environment. Music is drawn from classic Broadway shows and popular music that people know and love, from Irving Berlin to Jerry Herman, Rodgers and Hammerstein to Fats Waller, the Gershwins to Lennon and McCartney. Co-teacher Roy Barber is at the keyboard and leads participants in several songs during each one-hour class, all with lyrics displayed on screen. Easy-to-do movement sequences are inspired by a variety of dance forms and focus on gently engaging all parts of the body. And you can also exercise your creativity in the improvisational group movement that ends each class. The movement material is based on the Dance for PD, a program developed by Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Co-teacher Robert Sacheli is a teaching artist in the program. The class, which is done fully seated, is appropriate and fully adaptable for people at a variety of levels of physical abilities. People living with memory challenges can also enjoy the classes. No dance or musical experience is required. And family members are welcome to join in the fun. The class is donation-based, but the first session you attend is free. Email robertsacheli@comcast.net to register and get the Zoom information. Registration closes at 10 a.m. the day of class. Sponsored by Chevy Chase At Home.

Start the new year right with a discussion about mindfulness with Claire Kelly of the University of Oxford Mindfulness Center and Paloma Costa, a Foggy Bottom West End Village volunteer. Claire will cover the origins of mindfulness, evidence-based research about mindfulness, and its current applications. She will debunk some common mindfulness myths and talk about what mindfulness really is. Participants will even have an opportunity to engage in mindfulness practice during this interactive program! Zoom link will be sent out the morning of the program to registrants. Hosted by Foggy Bottom West End Village.

For CC@H members: Many of us have missed the chance to exercise and socialize in this way, during the past year.
The walk will start from Brookville Market and go down through Rollingwood past Candy Cane City to just past the stables and return. Round trip is about 3 miles, with a hill coming back. In keeping with prudent public health measures, we would like every participant to be fully vaccinated, wear a mask and keep a 3-6 foot distance from others during the walk. We also recommend that everyone bring some water. Email info@chevychaseathome.org for more information and to let us know if you are interested!

Zumba® Gold is designed for the active older adult, the true beginner, and/or people who are not used to exercising, or people who may be limited physically.
The same great Latin styles of music and dance are used and just as fun as regular Zumba classes. However, Zumba Gold is a lower intensity.

. Zumba® Gold classes strive to improve balance, strength, flexibility and most importantly, the heart.
We use very easy to follow steps, which includes Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, Rock & Roll (including Twist and Charleston), Belly Dance, Flamenco, and Tango.
When you take a Zumba® Gold class, be sure to wear comfortable workout clothing and supportive footwear
First class is a free demo, additional classes are $10.

Contact Sharon G-Katz to register: mshrnktz@gmail.com

Are you stuck in a reading rut and eager for new book recommendations? Are you looking for a new TV show or movie to discover? Or are you excited to share book/TV/movie recommendations of your own? All members and volunteers are welcome to join the lively monthly Coffee and Conversation discussion on all the media we‘ve been enjoying. You will leave each week with plenty more items for your reading and watching lists! RSVP info@chevychaseathome.org to get the Zoom info and receive the list of recommendations discussed during the meeting.

The first year of the Biden presidency has been a whirlwind of activity and controversy, from ongoing threats to democracy to divisions among Democrats, all foreshadowing the crucial midterm elections in 2022. All are invited to this presentation by Dan Balz, Chief Correspondent covering national politics, the presidency and Congress for The Washington Post. He joined The Post in 1978 and has been involved in political coverage as a reporter or editor throughout his career. Before coming to The Post, he worked at National Journal magazine as a reporter and an editor and at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the author of several books, including two bestsellers. He is a regular panelist on PBS's "Washington Week" and a frequent guest on the Sunday morning talk shows and other public affairs programs. Hosted by Bethesda Metro Area Village and the Connie Morella Library. No registration required, access on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86924803071; Dial in: 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 869 2480 3071

This series of ongoing classes is carefully designed for you by Pamela Sislen to do while at home either seated or standing. Each session includes: a warm up, a strength training section and a cool down. Exercise modifications will be offered. Equipment is optional: light hand weights or dumbbells or bags of rice, small water bottles or soup cans. This class is free for CC@H members and volunteers.

Please RSVP to info@chevychaseathome.org.

What is bitcoin and cryptocurrency? Where did it come from? How is it produced? How does it impact us (if it does)? Professor Spencer Pack will describe what cryptocurrency means for governments, businesses, investors, and ordinary individuals, including some of the major political, economic, sociological, philosophical and financial implications of these attempted new currencies. Hosted by Northwest Neighbors Village.

Music and Movement invites you to actively experience the joy and many benefits of dance and song right from home—and in your favorite chair. People at all levels of physical abilities are able to take advantage of the opportunity to sing, move, and create in a warm and supportive interactive environment. Music is drawn from classic Broadway shows and popular music that people know and love, from Irving Berlin to Jerry Herman, Rodgers and Hammerstein to Fats Waller, the Gershwins to Lennon and McCartney. Co-teacher Roy Barber is at the keyboard and leads participants in several songs during each one-hour class, all with lyrics displayed on screen. Easy-to-do movement sequences are inspired by a variety of dance forms and focus on gently engaging all parts of the body. And you can also exercise your creativity in the improvisational group movement that ends each class. The movement material is based on the Dance for PD, a program developed by Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Co-teacher Robert Sacheli is a teaching artist in the program. The class, which is done fully seated, is appropriate and fully adaptable for people at a variety of levels of physical abilities. People living with memory challenges can also enjoy the classes. No dance or musical experience is required. And family members are welcome to join in the fun. The class is donation-based, but the first session you attend is free. Email robertsacheli@comcast.net to register and get the Zoom information. Registration closes at 10 a.m. the day of class. Sponsored by Chevy Chase At Home.

Whether you are working on a craft project or just want to join us for conversation, cookies and tea, you are welcome! For the foreseeable future, we are meeting via Zoom, which you can access on your phone or computer. Contact Karen or Katharine (info@chevychaseathome.org) in advance and we will send you a link to join the Zoom meeting.

All Chevy Chase At Home members and volunteers are welcome to join this new book club, which will meet monthly for an hour and read books from a variety of genres. This month's pick is "The Spies of Shilling Lane" by Jennifer Ryan. Please RSVP to info@chevychaseathome.org to get the link.

For CC@H members: Many of us have missed the chance to exercise and socialize in this way, during the past year.
The walk will start from Brookville Market and go down through Rollingwood past Candy Cane City to just past the stables and return. Round trip is about 3 miles, with a hill coming back. In keeping with prudent public health measures, we would like every participant to be fully vaccinated, wear a mask and keep a 3-6 foot distance from others during the walk. We also recommend that everyone bring some water. Email info@chevychaseathome.org for more information and to let us know if you are interested!

Peter Ross Range will speak on his book, "The Unfathomable Ascent: How Hitler Came to Power." Range is a journalist who has covered war, politics, and international affairs. A specialist in Germany, he has written for Time, the New York Times, National Geographic, the London Sunday Times Magazine, Playboy, and U.S. News & World Report, where he was a White House correspondent. He has also been an Institute of Politics Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, a Guest Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center, and a Distinguished International Visiting Fellow at the University of North Carolina Journalism School. Part of the Chevy Chase At Home Guest Speakers series.

Zumba® Gold is designed for the active older adult, the true beginner, and/or people who are not used to exercising, or people who may be limited physically.
The same great Latin styles of music and dance are used and just as fun as regular Zumba classes. However, Zumba Gold is a lower intensity.

. Zumba® Gold classes strive to improve balance, strength, flexibility and most importantly, the heart.
We use very easy to follow steps, which includes Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, Rock & Roll (including Twist and Charleston), Belly Dance, Flamenco, and Tango.
When you take a Zumba® Gold class, be sure to wear comfortable workout clothing and supportive footwear
First class is a free demo, additional classes are $10.

Contact Sharon G-Katz to register: mshrnktz@gmail.com