Ca pitol Hill Village JULY 2012 NEWS Donna Barbisch, Paul Malvey The Village Marched and I Got Out in Front New CHV Board Leaders By Mary Procter y first Board meeting as President was in September M2008 when the Village had 161 members (households and individuals), one paid staff person, and total expenses for the year were $127,000. Four years later, as I pass the presidency on to Donna Barbisch, the Village has 258 memberships (individuals and households), two full-time and two part-time staff, and total expenses of about $285,000. onna Barbisch is moving from Growing orchids and gardening are two Leaders are lucky when many Vice President to President of passions for the new CHV President people in an organization lend their Donna Barbisch. Dthe Capitol Hill Village Board creativity and energy to its mission. of Directors. Donna, who has lived on Capitol The Capitol Hill Village is rich The new Vice President is Paul Hill since 1999, is a retired Army with people ready to march in our Malvey, also a director who major general, whose private work parade. So my job was to make sure probably is better known for his has centered on weapons of mass we were all lined up in roughly the extensive volunteer activities. He destruction, disaster preparedness. same direction and then get out in was named Geoff Lewis Volunteer She has a doctorate in health front and twirl my baton. of the Year in 2010.  continued on page 7  continued on page 8

IN THIS ISSUE: 3 Message from the Director Upcoming Events 4 From the Advisor to the Board Wednesday, July 4 • Starting 9:30 am 6 Nancy Metzger Is Moving to HPRB 8th & I Streets SE, under the freeway 7 Conversations in Crisis March with CHV in the July 4th Parade on 8th Street 9 Sing “My C-H-V” 10 Two Join CHV Board, Fengler is (Signup deadline is 3 pm, June 29) Reappointed Once again, Capitol Hill Village members will march in Capitol Hill’s own 11 One Major Hine Issue; Meet Our 4th of July parade. Marching behind a large CHV banner—and alongside CHV Summer Intern vintage Model T Fords—we will toss treats to the crowd. Join us for this 12 Judith May Shares Earthly Beauty festive occasion. We will assemble about 9:30 am: RSVP to the Village office 13 Superb Tour of the US Capitol for details on meeting point location. Bottles of water will be provided. 14 Random Musings: A Two-Pronged Call the office by 3 pm, Friday, June 29, to let us know if you will join us in Solution representing CHV in the parade. 15 Last ANC term for Norm Metzger/ Open to all Rosemary T. McCarthy Dies  Upcoming events continued on page 16 July 2012 Events

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pilates, 10 am, Qigong, 10 am, INDEPENDENCE Qigong, 10 am, Hazardous see p. 18 see p. 18 DAY see p. 18 Waste Pickup, Petanque, 4 pm, March with CHV Contact the Starting at 9 am, see p. 18 in the July 4th office by 12 noon see p. 16 Parade, 9:30 am, to arrange July 7 see p. 1 Hazardous Waste pickup

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Pilates, 10 am, Qigong, 10 am, Dance, 9:15 am, Qigong, 10 am, Book Donation see p. 18 see p. 18 see p. 18 see p. 18 Pickup, Starting Petanque, 4 pm, Mahjong, 3 pm, at 9 am, see p. 16 see p. 18 see p. 18 “Making Capitol Hill” Lecture, 7 pm, see p. 16 Contact the office by 12 noon to arrange July 13 book pickup 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Pilates, 10 am, Qigong, 10 am, Dance, 9:15 am, Qigong, 10 am, see p. 18 see p. 18 see p. 18 see p. 18 Petanque, 4 pm, Literary Club, Mahjong, 3 pm, see p. 18 6-7:30 pm, see see p. 18 Contact the office p. 17 by 12 noon to sign up for the July 17 Literary Club 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Pilates, 10 am, Qigong, 10 am, Dance, 9:15 am, Qigong, 10 am, Balance class, see p. 18 see p. 18 see p. 18 see p. 18 12:30 pm, see Petanque, 4 pm, Volunteer Mahjong, 3 pm, p. 17 see p. 18 “Thank you” see p. 18 Dinner at The Happy Hour, 5 Contact the office Monocle, 6:30 pm, see p. 17 by 12 noon to pm, see p. 17 sign up for the July 27 dinner

29 30 31 AUGUST 1 2 3 4 Pilates, 10 am, Qigong, 10 am, Dance, 9:15 am, Qigong, 10 am, see p. 18 see p. 18 see p. 18 see p. 18 Petanque, 4 pm, Mahjong, 3 pm, see p. 18 see p. 18

For more information about any event, or to RSVP for an event, call the CHV office at 202.543.1778 during regular office hours (9 am to 5 pm) or e-mail [email protected] NOTE: The August News will contain just the calendar. The regular News will return in September.

2 • July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News Capito l HiHill Village From the Executive Director… To reach us: ne of the many reasons for the founding of Capitol 202.543.1778 (M–F, 9 am–5 pm) OHill Village is a love for the [email protected] diversity of ; and at the www.capitolhillvillage.org heart of that diversity is how much Hill residents value being Capitol Hill Village surrounded by neighbors of all PO Box 15126 generations. Whether it’s baby Washington, DC 20003 carriages parked outside the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Connect with CHV at: teenagers from Cesar Chavez Public Charter School volunteering at the Hill Center or a CHV member teaching a young adult volunteer T o unsubscribeunsubscribe, please send how to change the oil in his car, an e-mail to unsubscribe@ the finish. My knee had started to Capitol Hill is a vibrant community capitolhillvillage.org hurt, so I slowed down to a walk to because of the intergenerational give it some rest. T o becomebecome aa membermember, go to experiences it offers. That familiar voice came from www.capitolhillvillage.org I had one of my own recently. behind, “Come on Katie, keep and click on “Join.”"Join." Dues Dues can can be be In May, I ran in the famous going,” Sig yelled as he passed me. paid online through PayPal. Or neighborhood race, the Capitol Hill I didn’t see much of him after that, call the office at 202.543.1778. Classic 10K. As I was warming up until the end of the race. As I turned at the start line, I heard a familiar T o supportsupport thethe VillageVillage, go to the corner from Maryland Avenue hello and felt a tap on my shoulder. to C Street just south of Stanton www.capitolhillvillage.org I stood up from my hamstring Park, I spotted Sig crossing the and click on “Support/Donate.”"Support/Donate." stretch and there was Sig Cohen, finish line about 200 yards in front Capitol Hill Village is a 501(c)3 long-time mediator for the DC of me. Honestly, it couldn’t have charitable institution, and Courts who now runs a private made me happier. your gift is tax deductible. mediation service. (See his article All donations are welcome! on page 7 of this issue.) Sig is also Why do I tell this story that clearly a founder and member of CHV. highlights my own weaknesses and When I saw the race bib attached frailties? I love nothing more than to his shirt, it quickly was apparent to dispel the myths that 1) Older of the National Capital Area to me why he was there. No, it was adults are frail, and 2) Capitol Hill CHV #55474 not as a volunteer or to watch his Village is an organization for frail 20-something neighbor run the race. older folks. The fact that Sig is out Capitol Hill Village Leaders Sig was there as a contender. there and not only running that Mary Procter, President of the Board race, but beating 30-somethings, We stood next to each other chatting Katie McDonough, Executive Director says a lot to me about who and as the race began and Sig yelled to Julie Maggioncalda, Director of what Capitol Hill Village is. Sure, me, “Don’t wait for me. I’m slow.” Volunteer & Social Services we help out our members in times Gail Kohn, Advisor to the Board I ran through most of the race of short or long-term crises in their admiring my neighborhood and Capitol Hill Village News Team lives, but that’s not all we do and looking at all of the old homes on that’s not all we are. Just ask CHV Editor: Diane Brockett East Capitol I have come to love. board member Jim Hardin, 70-and- Activities Coordinator: Judy Canning I looked for friends and CHV going-strong, who I watched propel Designer: Roxanne Walker members who had come out to himself upside down on a pair of Copy Editors: Susanne Allen, cheer me on. It was a delightful Eileen Leahy, Pat Brockett gymnastic rings at a CHV event, no run. I started to think about Sig as I Web Site: Neal Mann less. Fantastic scene! rounded RFK to head back toward  continued on page 5

July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News • 3 From the Advisor to the Board… Sustainability example, a recent plumbing problem in the home of a low-income apitol Hill Community member was addressed by vetted Foundation again selected plumbing vendor Otto Seidel. CCapitol Hill Village to receive a grant to continue supporting its Over the last four years, many low- low-income memberships. income members have been assisted with unusual expenses, thanks to This $2,500 grant, combined with this fund. All of the low -income gifts from many individuals, will members who have received support our low-income members emergency fund assistance have this year. later contributed to the Capitol Hill At 16% of memberships, Capitol Village small amounts over time. Hill Village is just over half way These small contributions to achieving the vision of having add up. The low-income recipients the same proportion of Capitol Hill have replenished the emergency The objectives of the 2012 CHV Housing survey follow: Village members whose income fund so that other low-income is at or below $40,000 a year for members can be assisted with • To obtain qualitative information individuals or $50,000 a year for heat or air conditioner failures about CHV members’ past and households as there are in the or electrical malfunctions or near future (3 years) home buying Capitol Hill population. difficulties paying bills or whatever preferences and behaviors. For every new member who calamity comes next. • To ask members who have moved qualifies for low-income or who have a demonstrated interest membership dues ($100 a year for Housing in moving over the next 3 years if they would be willing to share their low-income individuals; $200 a Here is the summary of the consumer experiences with Capitol year for households), Capitol Hill responses from members to the Hill developers. Village must raise $1,000 a year in Capitol Hill Village Housing Survey. CHV will use the survey findings contributions to cover CHV expenses Thank you to all members who to persuade/influence Capitol Hill related to the membership. That is participated in the survey. why continued support is critical developers on the importance of from the Capitol Hill Community — Gail Kohn incorporating appropriate housing size Foundation and individuals whose and other characteristics and features contributions are designated to as part of their planning process. CHV Housing Survey the low-income membership, the Results Stephen C. Rogers Memorial Fund. Spring, 2012 Respondents. Ninety-seven member Only those on the Capitol Hill Background households completed the survey. Seven Village staff, who need to know, are members said they had moved within aware of the identity of low-income Purpose: CHV leadership occasionally the past three years and four said they members. The same services are has discussions and meetings with developers who are exploring housing are actively searching for a new home. provided to any member, regardless The remaining 86 respondents said they of income. development opportunities on Capitol Hill. CHV leaders often tell developers neither had moved nor were actively However, only low-income members (and the policy makers that affect land searching for a new home. are eligible for financial assistance use) that members are looking for Members Who Moved. Members in emergencies. A grant in 2009 from housing that better suits their needs. who moved were asked to review a The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz They often share anecdotal stories of list of reasons for moving and to rate Foundation continues to make it members’ interest in staying on the Hill the importance of each. Five members possible for Capitol Hill Village to and the difficulties members have in responded. For some, wanting to address emergency expenses low- finding independent housing that suit access equity in the former home was income members encounter. For their needs. an important reason and, for others,  continued on page 5

4 • July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News A dvisor to the Board From the Executive Director continued from page 3 continued from page 4 If it’s core strengthening you wantingo t simplify their lives was need, come to the Pilates class or important. Not surprising, there was no the monthly balance class that is one compelling reason that members designed to help all of us with gave for moving. Three members said issues around fall prevention and they would be interested in sharing their healthy mobility, taught by a trained experiences with developers who would physical therapist from the Hill’s like to have consumer input into the own Physiotherapy Associates. design of new housing projects. If you like a little competition, Members Who Are Searching For a maybe you would like to try the New Home. Only four members said Petanque group that meets weekly they were actively searching for a new in Garfield Park. home. There was no one compelling reason that members gave for searching Finally, we’re always looking for willing folks to start new groups. for a new home. Two members said If you find these stories are they would be interested in sharing their Perhaps you want to bike, run or inspiring, you must attend one experiences with developers. walk with your neighbors, learn of our many sport and fitness how to dance or learn a new sport. General Housing Interests. Seventy of activities. There are many to Whatever it is, give us a call (202- the 86 respondents who neither moved choose from (see the list of weekly 543-1778) and we’ll help you get nor are searching for new homes shared activities on page 18) and there is your activity going. descriptions of the type of housing that something for people of all shapes, would meet their current and future sizes and abilities. If you like So get out there this summer and needs. Some members replied with gentle, low-impact activities, get active with CHV! Oh, and features they would like to see in their try the Qi-gong class taught by Sig, I’ll see you next year at the current homes, while others mentioned member Joni Bell on Tuesdays starting line! the type of home they would consider and Thursdays. — Katie moving to. Not surprising, many respondents mentioned their desire to live on one level with no stairs. children and grandchildren, universal Housing developers should reach out to A sample of responses follows: design-preferably an intergenerational CHV members who have the means and • An affordable two-bedroom, two- mix, not just old folks. motivation to move by understanding the bath condo near metro with one • We need a bathroom on the first floor, reasons for moving and having housing handicapped bathroom and lots of and in the near future, an elevator features that can satisfy their needs. storage that is in the neighborhood. would be very helpful. Just as important, members willingness • Universal design, livable space, • We are gradually retrofitting our to share desired housing characteristics single floor living, nice design and current home in order to remain here. points to the importance that housing amenities. choices and features have in helping • No house would better serve our members “age in place.” • On one level with an elevator to get to current or future needs more than our it. A walk-in shower. current house. CHV should continue to explore ways to work with developers so that members • Universal access, horizontal and with Conclusions have opportunities to choose housing plenty of space (including ample features that meet their current and closets) preferably on Capitol Hill. CHV Member responses to the Housing future needs. Close to metro and shopping survey confirm there is no one compelling reason for moving, nor is there a “one • Smaller home, able to be handicap size fits all” type of housing (or housing access equipped, easy access to We thank Capitol Hill Village features) that members need and member Kathy Hardy, who worked public transit, shops. Preferred want. Members who are not currently with Housing Committee members, location on Capitol Hill. searching for a new home easily on questions, set up the electronic • Near Eastern Market—at least two volunteered the type of housing that survey and analyzed the results. bedrooms to accommodate visiting would suit their current and future needs.

July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News • 5 Nancy Metzger Is Moving to Historic Review Board

By Pat Brockett apitol Hill Village member Nancy Metzger has been Cpromoted. For the past 15 years, she has chaired the Historic Preservation Committee of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society. Now, she has been appointed to the DC Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB). The Capitol Hill Restoration Society is composed of community members who have paid membership dues to belong because they are concerned with the Capitol Hill community. The group concerns itself with The Historic Preservation Office There are four areas that Nancy many areas of Capitol Hill including (HPO) ensures that the laws are identifies as having changed on the historic preservation, zoning, followed and serves as staff to the Hill since the Historic District was transportation, and planning to HPRB. Although HPO decides established in the late ‘70s: name a few. It studies and presents matters like windows, , and No more long blocks of houses its side of issues to those persons other routine exterior issues, the are removed and new houses or groups who will be making office refers unusual or controversial constructed, as happened in the decisions affecting Capitol Hill but situations to the DC Historic 1960s. does not have regulatory authority. Preservation Board. The board’s As Historic Preservation Committee decisions are final unless one is Historic buildings no longer are chair, Nancy and her members appealed to the Mayor’s Agent. taken down. developed and presented positions While raised in Beltsville, MD, There is less confusion about for the Society on issues and cases Capitol Hill was part of Nancy’s replacing windows, doors, etc. in being considered by the HPRB. Their life growing up. She and her family the correct Victorian style, rather work is advisory, but is influential attended the Brethren Church at than Colonial that was incorrectly because of the quality of their work 12 and E Streets SE, and she found thought to be historically correct. and the reputation that developed. the contrast between the wide-open More people are taking houses For Capitol Hill, a structure may be spaces of (then) rural Maryland and back to their original historical considered historic (contributing to the “exotic” architecture of Capitol state. With two-income the historic district) if built between Hill like a “different universe.” households, the quality of the 1795 and 1945. Properties built after After moving to Capitol Hill as an changes is often much better than 1945 are considered noncontributing adult, she wrote “Brick Walks and what was done in the ‘60s. and can be torn down, but new Iron Fences: Capitol Hill’s History, Nancy will give an illustrated buildings should be compatible with Architecture, Walking Tours” for talk to CHV members this fall. the historic district. herself. Its later publication lead Some of the changes that she has In contrast, the DC Historic to her being asked to serve on the witnessed since publication of her Preservation Review Board, Nancy’s Historic Preservation Committee. book “Brick Walks….” are the Ellen recent appointment, is a decision- Nancy and her husband Norm have Wilson Project; Barracks Row is now making board. When the Capitol Hill extended Nancy’s interest in historic celebrated as an historic street rather Historic District was established in preservation to their own home. than buildings to be torn down; and the late 1970s, laws and regulations Sporting aluminum siding when there is more scholarship available also were established as to they purchased it, they removed on the type of working and middle- how historic districts would be that and replaced it with the current class Victorian houses that make up maintained and managed. wood siding that reflects the siding it Capital Hill. had around 1887.

6 • July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News Conversations in Crisis Don’t Need to Grow Hot

By Sig Cohen resources have been exhausted? Or about an honest, open and lasting hy are some conversations even to encourage three siblings to resolution of the issue? Not easy. among family members so stop arguing about the disposition Most of us would rather avoid these W tough? What does it take of the family beach house after both conversations, than engage. Our to persuade a parent with macular parents have died? tendency is to look for a quick fix, degeneration to stop driving? None of these three scenarios or instead of taking the time to let the Or to convince hundreds of others are easy when process of understanding grow. If a wheelchair family members harbor issues a quick fix isn’t possible, then we’ll bound loved around role reversal, divulging wait until it hits the fan and panic one to move sensitive information about, say, takes over. into an finances, or planning for a future Tough Conversations, a professional assisted living they really don’t want. enterprise of Judge Carolyn Parr residence when How can we empower ourselves to (ret.) and Sig Cohen (professional neighborhood take the lead in such situations, bring  continued on page 8

Barbisch, Malvey, New CHV Board Leaders continued from page 1 administration from the medical personal pluses, he says, include University of South Carolina. “comfort in working with other people, generating ideas, broadening Donna suggests there is a parallel communications between people.” between her military-focused life (her father was military and all her Donna says she and Paul will be work “has been dedicated to national dividing responsibilities for the security”) and redirecting her board’s various committees. “We energies to Capitol Hill Village. “The will be a good team because Paul military is a family. These are your is well known in the business brothers and sisters.” Whenever she community and he can be my was reassigned to a new area, “there financial partner.” was always someone welcoming Her own plans, include: me. The Military has a village-life environment.” Work to become more inclusive with the many military vets in With Capitol Hill Village, Donna and the Treasury liaison with major this area, plus work for active feels the program will be a financial market participants. partnerships with the various continuing success because the While Paul’s passion is racing military programs centered on focus is “the quality of life we have sailboats, his energies since an Capitol Hill. “It is our job to do on Capitol Hill. Our work is to early retirement buyout in 2003 outreach if we want them to sustain and enrich the community have lead to volunteering many become volunteers for us.” on the Hill.” hours at the VA medical center Develop a plan, via a business Her goals as CHV President she (teaching computer skills, chess, model, to draw more members lists as: digital photography, “just hanging when they are age 55. align what we do with vision around.”) Upon joining CHV, he and mission: walk the talk, redirected his many volunteer hours Initiate more activities that offer grow the Village into its to Village members. values to members, such as vetted vendors who offer discounts. potential, and Paul says he is looking forward a sustainable future. Vendors should be rated for cost/ to working in his new position. speed/quality. Malvey is a financial economist “I have an enthusiasm for doing who retired from the U.S. Treasury things, keeping things in line Develop partnerships with other in 2003. There he was a senior and not drifting off on five other organizations, not duplicating career official responsible for US ideas, working toward concrete but enriching and building each government finance and debt policy, accomplishments.” His other of us.

July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News • 7 T he Village Marched and I Got Out in Front continued from page 1

I partnered with Gail Kohn, our Connect has tracked all the Village founding Executive Director, as financial transactions. The Board’s she shaped the Village’s Volunteer Technology Integration Committee First approach, which is still a and I partnered with Gail, Neal and leading model for villages around Katie McDonough over the past the country. We launched the first two years to make sure this system Stardust Gala in January 2009, would serve the Village well. which netted $15, 000 for the Village Jim Hardin has edited our Village in 2009, while its fourth annual Policy Manual and other documents successor in January 2012 netted that have earned thousands of $47,000. I believe that creating dollars for the Village in sales to community and having fun are the other Villages. Vira and Bill Sisolak, Leaders of other villages often are best ways to raise money. It delights in partnership with Gail Kohn, have envious when I describe the skilled me when hundreds of Capitol Hill made the Village a player in D.C. and committed members of the members and friends have enjoyed conversations about future housing Capitol Hill Village Board. Neal themselves dancing, signing up for for all of us as we move from our Mann, our Treasurer, has been Salon Dinners, and spinning the townhouses. These and many other responsible for one of the most Wheel of Fortune. initiatives have involved Board amazing contributions of any Board members and been backed by our I also partnered with Gail Kohn and member, the design and successful Board, all part of the Village parade. Katie McDonough to bring about a implementation of a complete web- smooth transition from Gail to Katie based information system called And I, as leader, have been out in as Executive Director in July 2011. Village Connect. front for a while. As of July 1, I pass The Board and I backed this change the baton to new leaders President For the past year, Village Connect in staffing and an equally important Donna Barbisch and Vice-president has organized and tracked all transition to a public office for Paul Malvey and the parade keeps the Village service requests and the Village in the Hill Center in marching down the street. events. Since October, Village November 2011.

Keeping Conversations in Crisis Cool continued from page 7 mediator, CHV member), seeks to Consultation or coaching: If you creatively, speak powerfully, prepare, facilitate, or accompany don’t need (or the other party won’t and create a plan that works for families in these conversations agree to) mediation, we can help everyone. Carolyn and Sig have before a crisis hits. We do this you devise a possible plan of action conducted workshops for religious three ways: mediation, coaching that will enable you and your family congregations and professionals in or consulting, and training. We members to strategize on how the geriatric community. also can work with your attorney difficult issues can be resolved in a As our children and we live longer, in holistic estate planning that will peaceful and mutually acceptable end of life, change of residence and prevent will contests and promote way. Carolyn and Sig also are legacy concerns are bound to pre- family unity after you’re gone. available to facilitate large group occupy us and our family members. Mediation: Sometimes families feel discussions — face-to-face Before these issues become more comfortable working with a or by phone. emergencies, and emergencies neutral third party. As trained elder Workshop Trainings: Our trainings evolve into crises, it may be time and family mediators with more enable participants to start, stick to engage other family members in than 20 years’ combined experience, with, and survive challenging a tough conversation. Remember: we listen to all sides of an issue conversations about issues that it’s better to bite the bullet before it and help parties find their way to matter deeply. Participants learn bites you. a peaceful and lasting outcome. (and practice) ways to open the We strictly observe a family’s conversation, defuse anger confidentiality. (your own and others’), listen

8 • July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News Sing “My C-H-V”: A Tribute to Mary Procter

“I’ve loved the job, especially the salary,” Mary Procter told laughing friends during a tribute gathering of CHV board, staff and member- friends to recognize that Mary is stepping down as President of the Capitol Hill Village Board of Directors. While wine and goodies, including a chocolate-dipped fruit bouquet, spread smiles among the group, hit of the June 18th gathering were six costumed Village officers and members singing and “nearly dancing” MY C-H-V, organized by Mary’s husband, Bill Matuszeski. Each time the words were C-H-V, their arms made the letters. Soon, Mary found her way to the stage dancing-line and most of the audience joined the singing. Following is a much-limited version:

Old folks, there’s no need to feel down; I said, Old folks, pick yourself off the ground… Old folks, there’s a place you can go. Chorus: It’s fun to join up at My C-H-V. It’s fun to join up My C-H-V. They have everything for you to enjoy, you can hang out with girls & boys.

“I said, old folks, you can make your dreams but you got to know this one thing! No folks can do it all by themselves. I said, old folks, put your pride on the shelf.” (Repeat Chorus) Old folks, I was once in your shoes….I felt no folks cared if I were alive….You Top: Members of the Capitol Hill Village People included Jim Hardin, Advisor to the Board there, take a walk up the street. There’s Gail Kohn, Mary Procter, Faith Brighthill, and Executive Director Katie McDonough. Middle: The audience sang along, and shared much laughter. a place there, they call My C-H-V. Above, right: Mary's husband, Bill Matuszeski, and Julie Maggioncalda, Director of They can start you back on your way. Volunteer & Social Services, joined in the fun. Above, right: Bryan Cassidy, was also part of the C-H-V troupe. (photos by Diane Brockett)

July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News • 9 T wo Join CHV Board, Fengler is Reappointed he Capitol Hill Village Board serving customers and contracting planning and marketing. Currently, of Directors has two new with suppliers. When she married she is coordinator of the Village Tmembers — Lori Genderson and became a mother, Lori worked Literary Club. and Fran Zaniello — and Joseph part-time and focused her efforts on On Capitol Hill, Fran and Tom live Fengler has been reappointed to his volunteer activities at her daughter’s across the street from their daughter second three-year term. Their terms school, the synagogue, the UJA and her family will end in 2015. Federation, and parenting groups, Mary Procter, who just has stepped where she gained organizational down as President, will remain experience serving on committees active on the board as Immediate and planning events. Past President. The position Taking classes at the Parent currently in not mentioned in the Encouragement Program over CHV bylaws, but it is expected to be twenty years ago, Lori was so added soon. impressed with the program she The board currently has 17 became a volunteer and was then members, including Donna invited to join the staff as the Barbisch and Paul Malvey who are volunteer coordinator. assuming the positions of President FRAN ZANIELLO and Vice President. Fran Zaniello became a regular JOSEPH FENGLER Following are details of the two volunteer for Capitol Hill Village new and one re-appointed board soon after she and her husband, Joseph Fengler has twenty-five members: Tom, moved to Capitol Hill. Fran years’ experience in defense LORI GENDERSON programming, , and government affairs. Lori’s husband, Jon Genderson, He received his Bachelor’s degree already serves on the Village board. in political science from the However, the two are filling separate University of La Verne, California. seats on the board. She is an office He also holds Master’s degrees volunteer at Capitol Hill Village. in international studies from Lori grew up the Washington, Claremont Graduate University in D.C., area and received a Bachelor’s California and in national security degree in marketing from the studies from California State University of Maryland. Working University, San Bernardino. in the family business, alongside He has been a budget officer for the her parents, brothers, uncles, and U.S. Army; staff member for the cousins, Lori gained experience Armed Services Committee, U.S. House of Representatives; quickly became known by some and currently is Director of Village members as she assisted Military Logistics Policy for neighbors with their yard work and Honeywell International, the tasks of everyday life. Government Relations. She retired from the faculty of Joe was a member of the H Street Northern Kentucky University, Revitalization Committee, 2002- Highland Heights, Kentucky, after 2005; served seven consecutive years 40 years of service teaching as president of the DC Advisory English composition and literature. Neighborhood Commission (ANC) At the university, she also 6A ; and served on the Ward Six directed a variety of programs, Redistricting Committee, 2011. and her work included event

10 • July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News O ne Major Hine Issue Seems to Have Drifted Away he loss of weekend vendors, a major issue igniting the Topposition that has been fighting the Hine Development Project since its inception, seemed to just fly away during the DC Zoning Commission’s first hearing on the project. Donna Scheeder, Chair of the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC), suggested that any weekend Hine vendors who can’t be accommodated in the new Hine project can find a new home among The Eastern Market vendor space existing vending space could be the regular Eastern Market vendors. surrounds three sides of the market, re-organized to serve more vendors. Until her offer, the only argument plus 7th Street in front of the And, if needed, she said, she is for weeks was about the new Hine market, and the large sidewalk area sure Mayor Vincent Gray would Development only having room for in front of the DC Natatorium just approve extending the Market up to 60 weekly vendors — or only around the corner. vending space on 7th Street to half of those who sell at the current The Natatorium section has much . weekend Hine lot. unused space, Scheeder said, other  continued on page 13 Meet Our 2012 CHV Summer Intern y name is Sebastian Leon, and Florida my home. Apart from typical I am excited to serve as the long walks on the beach, I enjoy M2012 Graduate Summer Intern reading about anything related to at Capitol Hill Village. Between now criminology and sociology, outdoor and mid-August, I look forward to sports, and finding great places to eat. working with the Village leadership, My parents started their own volunteers and members on projects non-profit organization, Cultural that will strengthen our presence, Cultivations, and throughout my high marketability, and recruitment efforts school and undergraduate years I on Capitol Hill. volunteered and assisted them each One of my priorities is to increase summer. I was drawn to Capitol Hill our community partnerships and Village because it is an opportunity to connections to the Northeast area of gain additional experience in the non- the Hill, which will assist in attracting profit sector right here in the heart of new members and volunteers in DC. this area. I definitely have my work I’m also a coffee lover (some would When I’m not out in the community use the term ‘addict’) so if you would cut out, but thanks to the advice, talking to new partners, I’ll be mentorship and support of many of like to sit down at a local café and spending time in the two Village discuss ways that the Village can you, I can say with confidence that I offices, so please stop by for a visit! I am off to a great start! make a bigger impact in the NE, would love to meet you and discuss please call me at the CHV office or I’m a graduate student at GWU, and how we can spread the word about e-mail me at [email protected] I moved to Old Town Alexandria CHV in Northeast Capitol Hill and and we’ll set a time to meet. I look about a year ago from Florida. I hail better serve prospective, new, and forward to a productive summer! from Bogota, Colombia, but call South current members.

July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News • 11 Judith May Shares Earthly Beauty Via Camera’s Eye

apitol Hill Village member Judith May, seen snapping Cpictures at many CHV events, has an “Earthly Beauty” display hanging among the current Hill Center artists gallery. The current display, featuring 11 Capitol Hill artists, is open daily through July 31. Hill Center is at 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Judith’s photos of Chile’s Atacama Desert, reputed to be the driest place in the world, were taken on a photographic expedition in February 2010 based in Northern Chile, many from the air. Her photo shots from an airplane occurred when her flight in Chile was delayed a day, and during 3 to 6 pm flight she was seated on the east side of the plane “as Earthly Beauty the sun began slanting down in Chile’s Atacama Desert the West.” Later, she heard other Photos by Judith V. May photographers tell of how they Chile’s Atacama Desert is located “planned for months and rented in Northern Chile near the borders airplanes for pictures like these.” with Bolivia and Argentina. A high plateau located between the coastal and Andean mountain ranges, the Atacama Desert is reputed to be the driest place in the world. Watered only by run-off from snow-capped mountains and a few remaining glaciers, the desert is home to active volcanoes as well as vast salt flats. It has been mined throughout modern history for gold, copper, and now lithium. Evidence of human activity, best seen from the air, is provided by the smooth lines of roads over mountains and through valleys and by mining pits that appear like cavities in molars. But human activity is dwarfed by the area’s vast scale. Thrust up by tectonic plate shifts and ground down by glaciers, the Atacama Desert reveals its violent geologic origins in dramatic textures and colors. The photos of the Tatio Geysers focus on geyser holes and run-off rather than the geysers themselves. Those of altiplano landscapes reveal the textures and colors generated by light on the desert’s varied mineral and geologic formations. I cherish the photos’ balance between realism and abstraction—between sediment and sensuality. I hope that viewers will, too.

12 • July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News T he Capitol Opens Its Doors to Capitol Hill Village

By Art McDonough Ronald A. Sarasin for the four and Pat Brockett began the tour in he 2012 CHV Gala auction item (plus one) lucky people who had the Capitol Visitors Center where “Special Tour of the Capitol” successful bids. Congressman Sarasin described Twas conducted May 18 by Art and Debbie McDonough many of the statues of figures former Congressman and president (CHV Executive Director’s parents), representing various states and of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society Margaret Crenshaw and Diane the life size replica of “Freedom,” the statue adorning the top of the Capitol. In addition to visiting the regular tour stops, the Rotunda and the Hall of Statues, the group toured rarely seen areas including the Old Supreme Court, the Crypt, and the stunning Senate where Congressman Sarasin educated us about the ongoing and painstaking restoration by capitol conservators of the beautiful corridor .

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Hine: Loss of Weekend Vendors a Major Issue continued from page 11 While the Zoning Commission took is lower-quality construction than not economically feasible, design no formal position on Scheeder’s the rest of the development. The the units so “elevators easily could offer, Chairman Tony Hood and remainder has been praised by be added at a future date if the need other members made clear she had many for being planned as first-rate. arises.” just removed the issue from the Capitol Hill Village President Second, Procter continued, “we are Hine discussion. Mary Procter was to testify during pleased to see that Hine will have The Zoning Commission was the second hearing. The Village a substantial number of affordable holding its continued hearing on is “keenly interested in the Hine units” in the two housing buildings. Hine June 21, but is not expected to School project ”because it represents Third, “We are pleased to see that issue a ruling for some time, likely potential new horizontal housing Hine will have a substantial number not until this fall. The commission for our members, many of whom of two- and three-bedroom units.” could seek further work on some have lived within walking distance issues of the giant project, approve of Hine for over 50 years.” Procter said the Hine design team has included accessibility features the project as put before it, or The apartment buildings in the order specific changes. Observors for a range of disabilities in the project, do include elevators, units, as well as many universal do not expect the Hine plan to be a feature important to Village fully rejected. design features. “We support them members. “However, there are in this effort.” It is clear several issues are still several of the larger units that are alive, including the inclusion of on two floors” without internal “This project will have a major a day-care center in the business elevators between the floors. impact on one of the great neighborhoods, not just in this city area of the building, who will “We would encourage Stanton/ have use of parking spaces, and but in the country,” Procter said, Eastbanc [the developers] to include adding, “So, please, let’s get it right.” possibly the fact that the northern elevators within those units,” or if apartment building in the project

July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News • 13 RANDOM MUSINGS: A Two-Pronged Solution By Leo Orleans an inch of rain. And that is why, et me get straight to the point: in order to maintain our beautiful Capitol Hill has been living environment, we spend many Lwith two serious annoyances boring hours watering plants that I have been observing and and grasses, and pouring water studying for a number of years. I into “alligators” that are wrapped finally came up with an infallible around our trees. conclusion that will shock you as The other Capitol Hill problem is much as it did me. much more serious and of great Both aggravations derive from concern to all Americans. It is the same source. What will also the lack of progress being made surprise you is that with appropriate by Congress in resolving the support and funding, these numerous and critical domestic and irritations can be eliminated by the foreign problems that are plaguing it impedes the normal west-to-east same group of professionals. our country. There is obviously movement of weather fronts into something in the atmosphere that our area. The first problem is the lack of prevents our representatives from As someone who is always rainfall on Capitol Hill. Because of seeking solutions and resolutions our numerous city parks and an impressed by the incredible and keeps them preoccupied with achievements brought about by abundance of beautiful trees on their own selfish political priorities. our streets, this shortage concerns the world-wide technological everyone who lives here, not just Surprising as it may seem—and explosion, I have concluded that those of us with gardens. you have probably guessed it by our solution lies in the hands—and now—both of these annoyances brains, of course—of professional Often, when our weather predictors stem from the same source: the hot, meteorologists. If properly assure us that torrential rains are thick, and often odorous air that supported and funded, I am sure approaching Washington and emanates from inside the Capitol these professionals will be able to vicinity, the city and surrounding and hovers for weeks at a time. Even come up with a method to end the areas do indeed get many inches of though it may be hard to swallow, flow and the loitering of hot air rain and often experience scattered the result is obvious. over the Capitol (or at least reduce flooding. The only exception is its density) and thereby make it Capitol Hill. This thick air obstructs the ability of members of Congress to move possible for normal rain showers to At best, we get a few sporadic toward acceptable solutions for our cross the Capitol once again. showers that perhaps deliver half national woes and, at the same time, Hallelujah!

Superb Tour of the US Capitol continued from page 13 The comparison of the ornately being videoed by C Span as if the He has agreed to offer two tours of decorated corridors on the Senate full House was present. six people each for the 2013 Capital side of the Capital versus the Because of his knowledge gained Hill Village Gala Auction. This much plainer House was striking, from years as a Congressman and year’s group agreed to recommend and very fitting to the type of his current position as president highly that 2013 Gala attendees take political bodies they house. We of the U.S. Capital Historical advantage of the opportunity to also got to see the Senate Cloak Society, Congressman Sarasin tour this American icon in a way not Room and stand on the floor of the regaled us with many interesting often afforded. Senate. We observed the House of and funny stories and historical Representatives in session, but there details about the building and its was only one Congressman present, former inhabitants. speaking into the microphone and

14 • July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News Norman Metzger Finishing ANC Work NC Commissioner Norman returned August 9. The ANC election Metzger says he will not seek is scheduled to be held on this fall’s Are-election to ANC 6B seat this Presidential Election day, Nov. 6. fall. Metzger, who has served three Metzger’s work on the ANC has years on the ANC, representing centered on several key issues within single member district (SMD) 03, is or bordering on his single member a previous president of Capitol Hill district 03; turning Mr. Joy Baptist Village and one of its founders. church and the Maples public facility Metzger is the only one of nine current into up-scale private housing (a 6B commissioners to announce he popular public program); how the will not seek re-election, although railroad tunnel immediately adjacent there also is an empty seat. ANC 6B is to homes in the SE corner of Capitol essentially all neighborhoods south of Hill will be transformed to serve Metzger said he is thinking through East Capitol Street. more trains; and the project to turn a new project or issue as his next step Petitions for the November election former Hine Junior High to a multi- for life (Norm is never unbusy), but he must be picked up by July 9 and building development. said he has made no decision. Remembering Rosemary T. McCarthy Rosemary McCarthy, a longtime many years, she helped decorate the as research nurse at the Walter Capitol Hill resident with a 30-year church at Christmas and Easter. Reed Army Medical Center, nursing Army career, died on June 7, 2012. She She belonged to the same Capitol Hill consultant to the Office of the Surgeon was a Capitol Hill Village member book group for 20 years, amusing General and Army Nurse Corps for the past four years, the final three her fellow “bookies” by tearing large historian. She authored or co-authored living in a nursing home. Mary will books in two for portability. She was numerous articles on the history of be buried with full military honors a compassionate and generous friend, nursing and nursing practice. in Arlington National Cemetery on always ready with encouraging words In 1982, Rosemary co-founded the August 28 at 9:00 a.m. and more tangible assistance. She American Association for the History Rosemary was a member of St. had an artist’s eye and sensibility, of Nursing and served as its president, Peter’s Catholic Church, where she collecting interesting pieces from 1986-88, and executive director, served as chair of the Social Concerns around the world and later creating 1988-98. She was president of Committee and as an extraordinary her own wood block prints, decoupage the Retired Army Nurse Corps minister of Holy Communion. For and cigar-box scenes as gifts. Association, 1990-92. Rosemary was born in Boston in After leaving the Army, she taught 1926, the only child of Mary and nursing at Catholic University, 1983-90, Thomas McCarthy. She received and at Georgetown University, 1990- her nursing diploma at the McLean 95. She took special pride in guiding Hospital School of Nursing in Waverly, young colleagues in their dissertation Massachusetts, after joining the Cadet work at Catholic University. Nurse Corps. In the Army Nurse Rosemary was appointed in 1987 Corps, she earned a bachelor’s degree by President Reagan to the Korean at the University of Minnesota in War Veterans Memorial Advisory Minneapolis; a master’s degree at Board, which oversaw the design Boston University; and a doctorate at and installation of the memorial in The Catholic University of America in Washington. Her photo as a M.A.S.H. Washington, D.C. She retired from the unit nurse in Korea is among those Army in 1983 as a full colonel. etched on the memorial’s . During her 30-year Army career, She was elected a fellow of the Rosemary T. McCarthy, R.N., Ph.D., Rosemary was posted at hospitals in American Academy of Nursing F.A.A.N. / Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.) Texas, Japan, Korea, California and in 1974. June 21, 1926 – June 7, 2012 Hawaii. She also served in Washington

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Saturday, July 7 • Starting at 9:00 am Please RSVP to all events, and let the CHV Your home office know if you need a ride, by calling DC Hazardous Waste Pickup 202.543.1778 during regular office hours or by e-mailing [email protected] (signup deadline is 12 pm, July 5) This is the periodic pickup day for hazardous materials (1993), The Planter`s Prospect (2002), Barns (2003) — and personal papers at CHV members’ homes that winner of the Kniffen Prize — and many essays and will be delivered to the District’s safe disposal site. book chapters. For five years, he served on the DC Personal papers (medical records or financial files) will Historic Preservation Review Board and remains an be shredded at the drop-off site, viewed by the CHV advisor to the Ruth Ann Overbeck Lecture Series held delivery team to ensure they are destroyed. regularly on The Hill. If you have not visited Hill Hazardous wastes for pickup include paint, house Center yet, please come at 6:00 pm for a docent led tour cleaners, batteries, television, video equipment, and of this newly renovated former Civil War era hospital. others not accepted in weekly home trash pickup. Click Call the office to let us know you plan to attend. here to be taken to the website. Open to all Capitol Hill Village recommends that you remove your hard drive from computers you are disposing in the pick up. If you need assistance doing so, call the Village Friday, July 13 • Starting at 9:00 am office and we can send a volunteer. Call 202.543.1778 or Your home e-mail [email protected] by noon, Thursday, July 5, to request a pickup or volunteer to assist with Book Donation Monthly Pickup the drive. (signup deadline is 12 pm, July 11) Members only Friends of the SE Library will be picking up Wednesday, July 11 • 7:00 pm donations of Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Entrance used books, on 9th Street. 3rd floor, Frager’s Conference Room. records, music Fully accessible. and movie CDs and DVDs Making Capitol Hill: The First Settlers of from Capitol L`Enfant`s `Pedestal` Hill Village When Pierre L`Enfant was given the task of designing members’ front porches. The items will be included in the capital of the fledgling United States, he described the monthly used-book sale Saturday, July 14 (10 am his site choice as “a pedestal waiting for a monument.” to 3 pm), in the basement of the library at 7th Street That pedestal also would be home to a handful of SE, just off Pennsylvania Avenue. Sign up by noon, developers ranging from a senator from Maryland to a Wednesday, July 11. widow left in charge of the ferry (actually a rowboat) Members only that crossed the Anacostia River. While only one of the first period houses still stands, enough is known about the others to recreate the complete story of the T uesday, July 17 • 6:00-7:30 pm first property owners of Capitol Hill. Hill Center and Private home. Call office for address. Capitol Hill Village are sponsoring this talk by John Literary Club Vlach, a Capitol Hill Village member and member of The CHV Literary Club selection for July is In the The George Washington University faculty for thirty- Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in two years. He is the author of nine books, including: Berlin by Erik Larson. Published in 2011, this non-fiction By the Work of Their Hands (1991), Back of the Big House  continued on page 17

16 • July 2012 Capitol Hill Village News Upcoming Events continued from page 16 work was on the New York Times bestseller list for many The class is taught by a physical therapist volunteering weeks. The American family alluded to in the title is from Physiotherapy Associates. Please RSVP to CHV that of William Dodd, the American ambassador to office by Wednesday, July 25. Germany who served from 1933 to 1937. This readable Members, volunteers, and friends and compelling work presents a vivid picture of the Ambassador and his family as they witnessed first hand the growing power of Hitler and his entourage Friday, July 27 • 6:30 pm and documents Dodd’s growing conflict with a US 107 D Street, NE (The restaurant is handicapped State Department he sees as “clubby” and anti-semitic. accessible, restrooms are up one flight of stairs.) Especially fascinating is Larson’s portrait of Dodd’s daughter, Martha, who managed to develop close Dinner at The Monocle relationships with Soviet Communists, highly placed BYV RESER ATION ONLY - Contact the CHV office Nazis and the Germans who resisted them. by noon on Wednesday, July 25. Call the office to sign up and find out the address by Join us for dinner at the iconic Monocle restaurant. 3:00 pm, Monday July 16. We are again being offered a 3-course "tasting menu" Members and volunteers dinner at a fixed price of $25. This price, which includes taxes and gratuities, provides choices between two appetizers, two entrees and two desserts. It does T uesday, July 24 • 5-8 pm not include the cost of wine, beer, or coffee. CASH Lounge 201: 201 Massachusetts Ave NE ONLY. For ease of conversation, there will be no more than six diners at a table. You must call the office (543- Capitol Hill Village Volunteer 1778) by noon on Wednesday, July 25th to reserve a “Thank You” Happy Hour place. If you reserve and cannot attend, please call the Attention CHV Volunteers! Bring a friend or two and office to cancel. enjoy the company of neighbors who help neighbors Open to members, potential members, and volunteers. make Capitol Hill our home. Enjoy half-priced drinks, (Limited to 36 participants) great food, and a CHV specialty cocktail! Call the office to let us know you plan to attend. Sunday, July 29 • 2:00 pm Volunteers and members Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW The Normal Heart Friday, July 27 • (CL OSED: signup deadline was 3 pm, June 15) 12:30-1:30 pm Larry Kramer’s semi-autobiographical, landmark Southeast play about his and other men’s experiences living Neighborhood Library, gay in New York City comes to Washington in a 7th and D Sts, SE. honored revival directed by George C. Wolfe. The plot Accessible from D St. principally contrasts the volatile Ned, the founder of an HIV group, who is outspoken and confrontational, Balance Class with his lover Felix, a New York Times writer who (signup deadline is 3 lives in fear of public demonstrations and disclosure. pm, July 25) The play opened Off-Broadway in 1985, has been Join other members in performed around the world, and was revived in 2011, this monthly balance when it won three Tony Awards plus two nominations. class, which will help you recognize that strength Please RSVP to all events, and let the CHV and agility are the best office know if you need a ride, by calling defenses against falls. 202.543.1778 during regular office hours or Practice skills that will by e-mailing [email protected] keep you on your feet.

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Continuing CHV Events NOTE:o You d NOT need to RSVP for continuing events, but please confirm schedule with the office during January.

Every Monday • 4:00 pm (note new time) Garfield Park, South Carolina Ave. at 2nd St. SE Petanque Petanque is the French game of boules, similar to the Italian game of bocce. Beginners can request instruction by calling Paul at 543-7530. Open to all

T uesdays and Thursdays • 10:00 am Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SE

Qigong for Members only This gentle, but powerful, Chinese movement exercise is offered by CHV member Joni Bell.

Mondays • 10:00 am St. Mark's Church Dance Studio and critical thinking. Participants dive into the creative process by learning basic warm up exercises, Pilates partnering skills, and short dance phrases. The class St. Mark's Dance Studio is hosting a new pilates combines the best of Ballet, Yoga and social dance, class. Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates in the for a well-paced and refreshing experience. early 20th century, is a body conditioning system Margot promises to give you just the right amount of that builds strength, flexibility, coordination challenge and care so that your body feels agile and and endurance. Performed on a mat, the class your mind stays sharp. It is always beginner-friendly progresses through exercises that develop strength and for those that come more often, you will be in the abdominal muscles, legs, arms and back. challenged! Wear comfortable clothing (sweat pants Individual class $7; 10 class card (no expiration and multiple layers for warmth). Dance barefoot or date) $55 in sneakers. Open to All Wednesdays • 3-5 pm Wednesdays • 9:15-10:45 am Private home Hill Center Mahjong Dance: Move/Learn/Create Mahjong is a game the originated in China. Similar Designed for people who love to dance, who miss to the Western card game rummy, Mahjong is a dancing or who want to try moving in a new way. game of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a certain degree of chance. Join a group of members Led by Margot Greenlee of the Liz Lerman Dance and volunteers who meet to play together. Exchange, this class promotes conscious moving Beginners welcome.

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