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Friendship Heights Pilates for everyone, See page 10 VILLAGEAUGUST 2021 VOLUME 38, NO. 8 www.friendshipheightsmd.gov NEWS 301-656-2797 Escape to the shore with a day trip to Rehoboth Beach Are you ready to feel the warm sand between your toes, to breathe in the sea air, sample some fresh seafood or just stroll along the boardwalk? Take a break and enjoy a day by the sea when we visit Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday, Aug. 31. You decide whether you linger by the shore, then take advantage of tax-free shopping at the area outlets in the afternoon or just enjoy the entire day at the beach. We’ll take you to the beach, then you’re free to choose your itinerary. We’ll depart from the Village Center at 8 a.m., arriving in Rehoboth in time for lunch—there are numerous restaurants and cafés along the Boardwalk and Rehoboth 7. After Aug. 14 the cost increases to $85. Avenue. We’ll return to the Village Center around 8 p.m. The deadline to sign up is Monday, Aug. 23— no Sign-ups for residents and one guest begin immediately exceptions. at the Village Center. The cost of the trip is $75 if you sign In accordance with CDC Covid transportation regula- up by Aug. 14, nonresidents may sign up beginning Aug. tions, masks are required on motorcoaches. There are 34 spaces available. A night of laughter under the Flu shots to be offered at a stars with Robert Mac one-day clinic in October Join us as we welcome award- winning stand-up comedian Giant Supermarket Pharmacy will administer flu shots to Robert Mac for an evening of Village residents on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. laughs on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Center. at 7 p.m. in Hubert Humphrey You must have an appointment to receive a shot. To Park at the Village Center. schedule an appointment, go to our website www.friend- Mac has brought his comedy shipheightsmd.gov and register through SignUpGenius routine to popular venues and beginning Aug. 2. television shows, such as Last We have a limited number of appointments available for Comic Standing, Comedy Cen- those who do not have access to a computer and need to tral’s Premium Blend, NBC’s call to make an appointment. Late Night, and more. He was the grand prize winner of Call the Village Center at 301-656-2797 to check avail- Comedy Central’s “Laugh Riots,” and a finalist in compe- ability. titions, such as Billy Crystal’s “ Mr. Saturday Night Con- There is no charge for individuals with Medicare Part test” and the San Francisco International Comedy Com- B as their primary insurance (not PPO, HMO or Medicare petition. Comic Mark Palchick will emcee this evening of Advantage), but you must bring your card with a current fun and laughter. identification number and matching address. Musical mornings with Marsha return, see page 2. G127316_AUGUST 2021 final aho.indd 1 7/26/21 1:55 PM It’s time again for Tuesday tea Marsha is back with music for Our popular weekly afternoon tea is toddlers and friends back on Tuesday at 3 p.m. We’ll offer SSing, dance and play along with local music teacher individual beverages and pre-pack- Marsha Goodman-Wood during a special morning concert aged snacks for attendees to enjoy on Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Village while they get reacquainted with old Center. This is a fun, interactive musical experience where friends and meet new ones. kids sing and move to traditional favorites, as well as Mar- Seating is limited. This event is sha’s original songs. free, but please call the Village Cen- This free event promises to be fun for all ages, espe- ter at 301-656-2797 to RSVP. cially the preschool crowd. Children must be accompanied Upon arrival, please stop by the by an adult or caregiver over 13. Parents, grandparents front desk to get a number to present and friends are all welcome. For more information, call the when you enter the auditorium. Center at 301-656-2797. l outdoor PC .HLP Pronounced PC HELP Friendship Heights For Home and Small Office Users Supporting the Windows® operating system Friendship Heights Resident In Business since 1990 References available VILLAGE NEWS Hourly Rates Henry S. Winokur Phone: 301-320-2104 www.friendshipheightsmd.gov [email protected] We make house calls! Email: [email protected] The Village News is a publication of the Village Council, the elected governing body of the Special Tax District of the Village of Friendship Heights, 4433 South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, 301-656- 2797. The newsletter is produced through the cooperative efforts of volunteers, Council members, and Village staff. FULL SERVICE SALON ADVERTISING Friendship Heights Village at the Elizabeth Arcade GRAND OPENING OFFER The deadline for reserving space in the Sept issue is Aug. 3. For July PROMO suggestions about news items or information on advertising rates, FREE Haircut or Blowdry if you get call 301-656-2797. Acceptance of advertising does not represent Any Hair Color Service endorsement by the Village of Friendship Heights for any product or service, nor is the Village of Friendship Heights responsible for FREE 15min Facial Massage or Eyebrow representations made by advertisers. 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Alfred Muller VILLAGE MANAGER Mention Village of Friendship Heights Newletter Secretary Julian P. Mansfield phone: 301 652 4601(MD) 202 234 2668(DC) e-mail: [email protected] 2 Village News August 2021 G127316_AUGUST 2021 final aho.indd 2 7/23/21 11:46 AM Village reserves and the rate of return on Village invest- ments. Although Village investments are limited by state MVA Bus to resume service in August! guidelines, the committee decided to engage the services We are happy to announce that the MVA mobile office of a financial adviser to review our investments and will come back to the Village with multiple dates this determine if any higher rates of return are available. The month by appointment only. committee also decided there should be no limit placed on the level of reserves. Reports for each of these committee meetings can be seen on our website, friendshipheightsmd.gov. Click on the Government menu, then select Village Council. A Council Ad Hoc Committee met on July 21 to ex- plore the possible establishment of contracted concierge services. The committee discussed types of services that could be provided, how many residents potentially need them, and eligibility for enrollment. No actions were taken, and the committee will be holding more public meetings to further discuss the issues. Shredding truck to return October 20 A shredding truck will return to the Village on August 5, 6, 10, 11, and 24. The bus will be here on Wednesday, October 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. The truck Appointment times will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on will park on Friendship Boulevard by the Center entrance. those days. To make an appointment online, go to Residents are invited to use this free service. mvascheduling.mva.maryland.gov, or call 1-800-950- 1682. You must have an appointment to use the ser- Bench donated to Village Center vice. Special thanks to Maryland Delegate Marc Korman Village resident Laksh- for assisting with our efforts to have the MVA service mi Halper has donated resume in the Village. a bench to the Center Andy Update on Village Council Committees in memory of Ramani, a longtime The Council Committees were all active during the resident who passed month of July. away recently. Mr. • The Communications Committee met on July 1 to Ramani was a member discuss the Village website. Some residents have had of the Bridge Club and issues navigating the site. Since the site was redesigned a frequent visitor to the several years ago, the committee agreed that some Center. The bench has minor modifications would be necessary. It was decided been placed in the courtyard patio behind the Center to produce a sitemap to enable further analysis of the classroom. Our sincere thanks to Ms. Halper and her content organization. family for this generous donation. • The Parks and Grounds Committee met on July 6 Other actions taken at the July 12 Council meeting: to discuss possibly installing surveillance cameras in response to recent incidents in the community. The com- • Authorized advertising for bids to install a freshwater mittee supported installing a camera by the police statue fish tank in the Village Center lobby. at the corner of The Hills Plaza and South Park Avenue, • Authorized application to reinstate Village and exploring locations to add cameras in Humphrey membership in Tree City USA program. Park outside the Village Center. The committee also • Approved renewal of Village membership in recommended removal of the bench in front of Bank of Maryland Municipal League.