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Glover Park February 2019 The Monthly Newsletter of the Glover Park Citizens' Association A Tribute to Dorothy Biondi Ezrow or her neighbors and many colleagues, Dorothy Biondi Ezrow’s death on Janu- ary 6 was a shock and a source of great Fsadness. For Glover Park and the wider DC community, her passing represents an incal- culable loss of talent, energy, and inspiration. As the memories below attest, Dorothy was passionate about and all-in on any project she tackled. As one colleague observed, Dorothy endlessly gave of herself, no matter the price. There was nothing half-hearted about anything she did or undertook. She was committed to success. She contributed an astonishing number of volunteer hours and thrived on community engagement. She also drew on her life in the arts. Her famous network of connections was not only impressive but constantly expanding. Dorothy first began volunteering through the Glover Park Village, but her interests and energies quickly outgrew those parameters. She found a home for her wide-ranging plans at Guy Mason Recreation Center, where she and her team of volunteers developed free classes, social events, various holiday parties, author presentations, and Dorothy at Guy Mason's 2017 St. Patrick's Day Party. concerts. Dorothy readily found collabora- tors, too, including Georgetown Library, senior programs at the Rec Center. Once we piano. We found her that piano, and Dorothy Friends of Guy Mason, and Levine School of expressed our interest, things really took off. immediately set to work. I was continually Music among many, many others. Dorothy She surrounded herself with a core group of surprised at the breadth and depth of her never rested; she was always alert to potential volunteers that worked closely with our staff. connections to the Washington performing- partnerships and events for Guy Mason. Her commitment to Guy Mason and to the arts community. Looking close to home, she Her programs frequently attracted all neighborhood was so obvious and infectious. arranged for a Glover Park institution, Ann generations but she also deeply involved with She organized classes, talks, concerts, and Glendinning, to lead holiday sing-alongs. the DC Office of Aging and Iona House on museum tours. If you still have your old Ga- Her contacts with the Gay Men’s Chorus of senior issues. zettes, just look back at the monthly offerings. Washington were particularly revealing of Guy Mason colleagues, who joked that That was Dorothy. She made the community her skills as a promoter and arranger. Many Dorothy practically lived there, had particu- come alive.” of the piano-playing members of the chorus larly fond memories of their associations Milt Grossman, Friends of Guy Mason, had been getting together at someone’s home with her. recalled that “warm and gracious as she was, to enjoy a glass or two of wine and demon- Ralph Wright, Guy Mason Recreation Dorothy had a knack of conveying her expec- strate their mastery of a challenging piano Center, noted that “like many of us, I don’t tations clearly and directly. In one of her first piece. Dorothy managed to persuade the remember the exact date or occasion when communications with Friends of Guy Mason, chorus members that a receptive Guy Mason I first spoke with Dorothy. She was full Dorothy said she wanted to present music audience would more than compensate for of ideas and plans and wanted to expand programs at Guy Mason and needed a good Continued on page 6 2 Join In • Make a Difference Glover Park Participate • Get Involved • Engage Glover Park Citizens' Association (GPCA) President Karen Pataky ([email protected]) A Tribute to Dorothy Biondi Ezrow.....1 1st Vice President Jack Everett ([email protected]) 2nd Vice President Allen Tomlinson ([email protected]) Treasurer Maggie Simpson ([email protected]) President’s Report..............................3 Secretary Sally Everett ([email protected]) Sergeant at Arms Frank Martorana ([email protected]) Federation Reps Patricia Clark, Frank Martorana, and GPCA February Agenda......................3 Karen Pataky Membership Director Allen Tomlinson ([email protected]) Glover Park Day Amanda Gant and Cheri Meyer GPCA January Meeting Minutes.........3 ([email protected] and [email protected]) Business Community Liaison Paul Holder ([email protected]) Stoddert Liaison Lisa McCluskey ([email protected]) ANC 3B News.....................................4 Gazette Staff Editors Ken Charney ([email protected]) and Sheila Meehan ([email protected]) Poem..................................................4 Contributor Randy Rieland Design and Production Lisa McCluskey Dig This!.............................................5 Contacts Advertising Maggie Simpson ([email protected]) Editorial [email protected] Glover Park History.............................6 Delivery Dick & Elaine Sullivan ([email protected]) The Gazette is distributed throughout Glover Park by volunteers. If you do not receive the Gazette and/or would like to volunteer, contact Elaine Sullivan at [email protected]. Guy Mason Programs.........................8 Responsible letters to the editor will be published as space allows. What’s new in Glover Park? Check us out on both Facebook and Twitter! Glover Park Holiday Party....................8 Call us at: 202-379-4824. Visit www.gpcadc.org to keep up with community news! If you love living in Glover Park, get involved! Join the Glover Park Citizens' Association today! Generously support the group that takes care of your neighborhood. Preserve the family-friendly quality of our community. Communicate your ideas to improve your neighborhood. Act locally to get things done. 1 Adult / Glover Park Resident = $20 Return form and fee to GPCA, P.O. Box 32268, Washington, DC 20007 2 Adults / Same Address = $35 Make check payable to GPCA. 3 Adults / Same Address = $50 4 Adults / Same Address = $60 1 Senior / Glover Park Resident = $15 Name(s) 2 Seniors / Same Address = $25 1 Adult / Non-Resident / Non-Voting = $20 Address 1 Senior / Non-Resident / Non-Voting = $15 Business / Corporation / Non-Voting = $75 US Military Veteran / Active or Retired = $5 Discount Total Enclosed: $____ / Date:_______ Email Glover Park Gazette 3 President’s Report Glover Park Citizens' Association Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Federation of Citizens’ Associations GP Community Center at Stoddert Karen Pataky Police Report y report this month focuses on the their memberships. Palisades' Initiative to Repurpose December 3rd Holiday and Award The December luncheon took place at Old Hardy School, Avi Green Luncheon of the DC Federation of the historic DACOR Bacon House located at Treasurer's Report MCitizens’ Associations. I attended as GPCA 1801 F St. NW. The most rewarding aspect of GPCA Budget Proposal for 2019 President and a GPCA Federation Representa- the event was the opportunity to discuss com- Guy Mason Classes/Activities tive along with Federation Representative Pat munity concerns with members from other Membership Report Clark and GPCA Treasurer Allen Tomlinson, neighborhoods. who came in place of GPCA Federation Rep- Guest Speaker Paul Kihn, the new Dep- Secretary’s Report resentative Frank Martorana. Pat Clark also uty Mayor for Education, inquired about local Glover Park Day 2019 serves as a member of the Federation’s Board school concerns and the GPCA representa- Remembering Dorothy Biondi of Governors. tives raised the issue of Stoddert’s overcrowd- New Business As its website states, the DC Federa- ing and trailer classrooms. We also noted that Check www.gpcadc.org and the tion of Citizens’ Associations is “dedicated Stoddert educates students from both the Glover Park list serv for updates. to informing, representing, and supporting Russian and Chinese embassies. residents of the District of Columbia by bring- The Federation bestowed The Outstand- ing together leaders of its diverse neighbor- ing Citizen Award upon Sandra Mattavous- approach to placing long-term homeless into hoods in an action-oriented body.” Founded in Frye, founder of DC’s Office of People’s homes. I encourage everyone to learn about 1910 and incorporated in 1940, the Federation Council. Ms. Mattavous-Frye was also a guest this initiative, which originated in New York provides a forum for informed discussion and speaker at the January GPCA meeting and City (www.pathwaystohousingdc.org). problem-solving that furthers the interests of her agency is discussed in the GPCA Minutes DC’s citizens’ associations are hives of District of Columbia residents. Each citizens’ below. activity, trying to make every life in DC a bit association pays an annual membership dues The Federation also designated Pathways better. of $100. Representatives attend Federation to Housing DC as the Sponsored Charitable We will keep you apprised of the Federa- meetings and are expected to report back to Organization. “Pathways” is a revolutionary tion’s work. GPCA January 2019 Minutes Sally Everett GPCA President Karen Pataky called the 42828 to sign up for its email distribution and meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. monthly newsletter. Police Report. Officer Esmeralda Zamora DC Office on Aging. Alice Thompson, provided statistics for the 30-day period from Team Lead for Community Outreach, re- December 9, 2018 to January 8, 2019 in 204 ported that, while not yet publicly announced, PSA. the Office on Aging has been renamed the Office of the People’s Counsel for the District of Columbia Three violent crimes were reported: Department of Aging and Community Liv- (OPC-DC) Chair Sandra Mattavous-Frye and Consumer Out- reach Specialist Stephen Marencic. one homicide and two assaults with a deadly ing. She provided information on programs weapon (guns). The homicide is still under and services for DC seniors; people aged 18 rial arrangements was available. Information investigation but is considered an isolated and older living with disabilities; and their about upcoming free events and classes at incident and not a threat to the wider commu- caregivers, including news that the Safe at the center will be published in the February nity. Property crimes included two burglaries, Home program that helps people age in place Gazette.