7838 Eastern Ave., NW Suite D
Washington, DC 20012
202-656-7322
www.eastrockcreekvillage.org
[email protected]
☼ SUMMER AT EAST ROCK CREEK VILLAGE ☼
The ERCV Program Committee has been planning some exciting events
for this summer! Please join us – events are at the office unless otherwise indicated –
and if you would like a ride to any event, please call or e-mail us.
NEW ITEMS IN EACH EDITION OF THE CALENDAR WILL BE LISTED IN BLUE.
PLEASE BE SURE TO LOOK AT BOTH PAGES.
JUNE
Sunday, June 18, 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 23, 3:00 p.m.
CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS Continued
 Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga done while sitting on a chair, or standing and using a
chair for balance. It is often offered in senior centers or where students may need help
with balance or when standing is difficult.
 Our classes, led by a trained instructor, will last 30-40 minutes. You may attend any or all
sessions (see additional dates below). You might get the most benefit from regular
attendance, but we will let you decide.
 Future sessions may be organized if there is enough interest – let us know!
Special Mention – Sunday, June 25, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
WARD 4 FAMILY FUN DAY -- Kingsbury Day School, 5000 14th St. NW
 Join Councilmember Todd for family fun – food, games, music, activities for all ages
 ERCV will have a table – come by and say hello!
JULY
Sunday, July 9, 3:00 p.m.
WILLS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, TRUSTS: WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LAW IN DC
 Micah Salb, Esq., litigates and provides counsel in the field of estate planning, trusts, and
probate. He is familiar to many of us from the Shepherd Park listserv. Mr. Salb is active in
numerous professional organizations and has a deep and longstanding commitment to
pro bono service, routinely providing pro bono or discounted legal services to people with
financial need. This is a wonderful opportunity to educate ourselves about planning for
the future.
Saturday, July 15, 3:00 p.m.
WEEKEND BOOK CLUB
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Join ERCV friends for a discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca
Skloot. This is the story of the African-American woman who became an unwitting pioneer
for medical breakthroughs when her cells were used to create the first immortal human
cell line in the early 1950s. The book investigates the social wrong committed by the
medical establishment, as well as the medical advances to which it led.
Friday, July 21, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
TOUR OF THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
 Peter Kramer, ERCV Board member and an experienced guide at the Holocaust Museum,
will offer a tour for ERCV members (non-members can be accommodated only if there is
space).
 Details and registration information will follow, but meanwhile – mark your calendars.
AUGUST
Saturday, August 12, 3:00 p.m.
CRAFTS FOR GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN TOGETHER
 Bring your grandchildren – kindergarten to grade 3 – and join ERCV member Rima Shaffer
to participate in a fun session of crafts!
 Rima is a fiber artist with long experience in working with children in after-school
programs and in bringing together the arts and social studies.
 Limit of 8 families – first come, first served
LOOKING AHEAD TO FUTURE EVENTS
Here are some events still in the planning stage. Please watch for more details later. We are also
open to suggestions for events or activities you might like!
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ERCV picnic in Rock Creek Park
Tour of the African Art Museum
Tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Baseball game (if there is enough interest) – please let us know!
An event at the planetarium at Rock Creek Park Nature Center
Another session of “tech support” with GTG Tech
Shakespeare Free for All (Aug. 15-27 – Let us know if you are interested in having us
pursue this.)
A September 25 live-streamed talk by Atul Gawande, MD, author of Being Mortal, on the
value of community and opportunities as we grow older