JuLY/AUGUST 2014 Capitol Hill Village NEWS

Housing Experts Advise CHV on Expanding Alternatives in the Area Members of the CHV Housing Subcommittee met recently with a pair of housing experts for advice on how to approach the lack of senior-friendly condominiums and rental apartments on the Hill and the lack of full-service senior communities, assisted living and patient-focused skilled nursing, and CHV members marched in the July Fourth Parade on 8th Street. See page 7 for more photos. skilled rehabilitation facilities on or near the Hill Mark Weiner, President and CEO Hard Choices Down The Road: of the Council on Jewish Elderly in Chicago, and Dan Cinelli, a partner Are We Ready To Plan Now? with the design and planning firm, Save the Date: September 18 Perkins Eastman, are national and Symposium for CHV Members international leaders in the senior and the Community housing and services sector. Mark and Dan shared their perspectives By Mary Procter about trends in senior housing and long-term care and strategies for Many of us have joined the Capitol identifying key “partners” who have Hill Village for the same reason  continued on page 12 that Geoff Lewis originally founded it—we know that life can take us by surprise and sometimes smack us in IN THIS ISSUE the head. Many members have faced 2 Calendar or are facing hard choices about Howard Gleckman their own well-being or that of a 3 Energy Savings for Members spouse or close friend. some of the CHV members who 4 CHV Can Make a Difference have already experienced these 6 Village Gala; News You Can Use At an all-day symposium on crises in their lives. September 18, you will have a 8 From the Executive Director chance to hear from recognized “Hard Choices Down the Road: 10 The President‘s Corner speakers on these choices as well the Time to Plan is Now” will take 14 Frederick, Maryland, Welcomes as from Village members who place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Village Travel Club have begun discussions with their in the parish hall of the Church of 15 Schedule Vendors Through CHV families about their own preferences the Reformation, 212 E. Capitol St. 16 Sharing Your Home With Others NE. The morning will be devoted for how they will be cared for if their 18 Urban Walkers: Anacostia Riverwalk health deteriorates. You will come to choices about long-term care. Howard Gleckman, author of Caring 1 9 Board Clarifies Policy On Gifts to Chv away with some tools to use in your 20 CHV Passages… own planning and in discussions for Our Parents: Inspiring Stories of 21 Random Musings: On Turning Ninety with family and close friends. The Families Seeking New Solutions to symposium has been shaped by 22 Upcoming Events listing  continued on page 12 Late July / August 2014 Events. For more information about any event, or to RSVP for an event, call the CHV office at 202.543.1778 during regular office hours (weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm) or e-mail [email protected] Check the CHV website for programs that may be added or changed: www.capitolhillvillage.org Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday JULY 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Petanque, 4 pm, Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 Balance Class, 12:30- p. 24 Cancer Support Group, 1:30 pm, see p. 22 Caregiver Support 5 pm, see p. 22 Group, 6:30 pm, see p. 22

27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 1 2 Petanque, 4 pm, Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 Safeway Shopping Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 Hazardous Waste p. 24 Trip, 10 am, p. 22 Thank You Happy Hour Pickup, Starting at RSVP by 3 pm for: for Volunteers, 4–6 9 am, see p. 23 July 30 Safeway pm, see p. 23 Shopping Trip RSVP by 3 pm for August 2 Hazmat Pickup

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Petanque, 4 pm, Qigong, 10 am, see Dinner Party at Qigong, 10 am, see p. 24 p. 24 p. 24 Cafe Berlin, 6:30 pm, RSVP by 11 am for p. 23 August 6 Dinner Party at Cafe Berlin

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Petanque, 4 pm, Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 RSVP by 12 noon for Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 p. 24 August 14 Cinephiles The Cinephiles, 6–7:30 pm, see p. 23

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Petanque, 4 pm, Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 p. 24 Literary Club, Caregiver Support 6–7:30 pm, see p. 24 Group, 6:30 pm, see p. 22 RSVP by 3 pm for: August 19 Literary Club

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Petanque, 4 pm, Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 p. 24

31 SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 History & Qigong, 10 am, p. 24 LABOR DAY RSVP by 3 pm for: Biography Book Sept. 3 History & Bio Club, 6–7:30 pm, see Book Club p. 24

2 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News Capitol Hill Village CHV Partnership Offers Energy Savings for Members To reach us: 202.543.1778 (M–F, 9 am–5 pm) [email protected] Capitol Hill Village is partnering with the District of Columbia www.capitolhillvillage.org Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) Capitol Hill Hill Village Village to offer energy saving and money PO Box Box 15126 15126 saving services for CHV members. Washington, DC DC 20003 20003 DCSEU (https://www.dcseu. com/) helps DC residents and Connect with with CHV CHV at: at: businesses use less energy and save money. Funded by a surcharge on all DC utility bills, since 2011 the energy audit and free energy-saving To unsubscribe, please send an e-mail DCSEU has provided financial To unsubscribe, please send home improvements up to $5,400 to [email protected] incentives, technical assistance, and including: an e-mail to unsubscribe@ information to tens of thousands of To become a member, go to www. capitolhillvillage.org District residents and businesses, Replacement of old, inefficient capitolhillvillage.org and click on air conditioners “Join.”To become Dues can a bemember paid online, go to helping them save millions of throughwww.capitolhillvillage.org PayPal, or call the office at dollars on their energy costs. Weatherization 202.543.1778.and click on “Join.” Dues can be Over the next few months we Heating system maintenance Tpaido support online the through Village ,PayPal. go to www. Or will be rolling out a number of Insulation call the office at 202.543.1778. important services from DCSEU. capitolhillvillage.org and click on Door and window repairs “Support/Donate.” Capitol Hill Village To support the Village, go to With summer and oppressive is a 501(c)3 charitable institution, heat upon us, however, we Direct install of LED lighting, andwww.capitolhillvillage.org your gift is tax deductible. All shower aerators, and other and click on “Support/Donate.” have decided to start with donations are welcome! DCSEU‘s valuable programs for energy and health and Capitol Hill Village is a 501(c)3 safety upgrades charitable institution, and our Membership+ and other your gift is tax deductible. qualifying lower income members. For more information about this All donations are welcome! For Membership+ members who program, or to see if you qualify, meet applicable income limits, please contact CHV at 202-543-1778 the DCSEU will provide a free or [email protected].

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Capitol HillHill Village Village L Leaderseaders EnriqueMary Procter, Gomez, President President of of the the Board Board RobertaKatie McDonough, Shapiro, Executive Executive Director Director Julie Maggioncalda,Maggioncalda, Director Director of of Volunteer && SocialSocial Services Services TamaraGail Kohn, Coln, Advisor Programs to the & Services Board Coordinator PamCapitol Weiss, Hill Office Village Manager News Team CapitolEditor: Diane Hill BrockettVillage News Team Editor:Activities Karen Coordinator: Stuck Judy Canning Designer: RoxanneRoxanne Walker Walker Copy Editors: SusanneSusanne Allen, Allen, Eileen LeahyLeahy, Pat Brockett Web Site: NealNeal MannMann Above: Carmen Bonora was the first Village member to complete a DCSEU energy audit and install two new high efficiency window air conditioners through the CHV-DCSEU partnership.

July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News • 3 When Life Changes—Sometimes in a Moment— Chv Can Make a Difference For the last five years, Diana Richard‘s world. Diana was McLellan had put in a herculean diagnosed with advanced, end stage effort caring for her husband, cancer. The timeline suddenly was who was developing increasingly being measured in months or maybe advanced dementia. Her goal was to weeks. In addition to feeling the “try her darndest” to stay together in symptoms of her medical condition, the Capitol Hill home that they loved, Diana was faced with an avalanche of despite the hard road ahead. During gut-wrenching concerns. this time, CHV was already deeply Who would take care of them both as Julie Maggioncalda involved with the couple. her condition worsened? What would Julie Maggioncalda, Director of happen to Richard after she was Julie and the Village stepped in Volunteer and Social Services, had gone? How would they pay for long- working with Diana and Richard, arranged services including visits by term care in the specialized memory Diana‘s daughter, local attorney Brad volunteers to provide a bit of respite care unit for Richard? What would Johnson, and a myriad of physicians, for Diana. Julie also helped Diana happen to their house? Were all of the hospice, and long-term care and other and Richard navigate the medical and legal documents in place to assure providers. In less than three weeks, social services that were so critical to Diana‘s wishes and her plans for Julie had helped arrange a plan that remaining at home. Richard‘s care would be honored? The was guided by the member‘s wishes in which Diana would move to her Then, just two months ago, an list was overwhelmingly long and earthquake rocked Diana and complex and the timeframe short.  continued on page 5

Spotlight on the CHV Care Coordination Program: Help Before, During, and After a Medical Incident Capitol Hill Village is here to social services resources that are CHV will rally volunteers and support members through the available to individuals as they age social support to help you tackle complex challenges that accompany in our community. This Resource the challenges involved. aging by helping them prepare for and Referral discussion is designed Providing care coordination for potential health needs, supporting to help members understand the chronic conditions through end them through sudden medical resources that exist and their cost of life. The Capitol Hill Village has crises, and coordinating their care so that members can begin to developed Village Connections, during periods of serious illness make decisions and craft an aging a volunteer-led care coordination and at end of life. plan. Contact CHV to schedule a program to help members manage Preparation prior to a health Resource and Referral session. their own aging experiences by crisis. The Village hosts Adapting to a sudden health taking full advantage of CHV community education events problem. How many times have services and other community targeted to helping members we heard friends say that they resources. Village members are understand the complex health and won‘t join CHV until they need paired one-on-one with trained social services sectors that support it? Well, no one can foresee a volunteers who serve as advocates older adults. Attending these events medical emergency. As members and liaison to Capitol Hill Village can help keep you informed and of the Village, guidance from and other community agencies prepared in case a sudden health those experienced in hospital and organizations. Contact the crisis or change in status occurs. discharge and care navigation CHV office to participate in the In addition, during the past year is only a call away. Contact Village Connections program, more than 30 member families have Julie Maggioncalda, Director of either as a volunteer or a member. met one-on-one with CHV staff to Volunteer & Social Services if you discuss the different volunteer and are faced with a sudden crisis, and

4 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News CHV Welcomes Social Work Intern Kevin Oberdorfer has joined the law degree from Georgetown Capitol Hill Village staff initially University. He has decided he as a summer volunteer and, wants to turn his attention to his when the school year starts, as a interests in working with adults Masters of Social Work Intern for and aging issues—from the the 2014-15 academic year while medical to the practical. he pursues a degree in social At CHV, Kevin has been work at Catholic University. helping fill member requests Kevin is a DC native, having and members will also grown up in Cleveland Park. He soon see him involved with graduated from the University of on-going Village projects. Michigan and received his

When Life Changes, CHV Can Make a Difference continued from page 4 daughter‘s suburban home and that have been assembled around his schedule. Once again, Julie and receive hospice care there. the Village, like those of Brad a team of volunteers stepped in, Richard moved to a skilled nursing Johnson and Medstar‘s Medical beginning with strong advocacy to facility with a memory unit House Call Program. ensure that Mike‘s discharge plan just minutes away and adapted “It gave me enormous satisfaction adequately reflected his needs and beautifully to his new environment. to know that we were able to lift would be covered by his insurance Brad was executing all the necessary an enormous burden from Diana‘s to the greatest extent possible, and paperwork to assure that Richard shoulders in the final days of her continuing through post discharge would be protected and cared for life. And, as impressive as this is, assistance, meals, medical equipment in the future. Within three days supporting members through end delivery, and other support. of the completion of all of these, of life planning and crisis care has Mike is mended and “back in the Diana passed away quietly at her become increasingly routine at CHV.” saddle again.” But when Ann reflects daughter‘s home. Many members use the Village not on this time she notes that, in a flash, Following Diana‘s death (see page 20), just for the “big bumps” on life‘s you go from “being the volunteers her daughter was deeply appreciative pathway, but for the shorter-term and the helpers to suddenly needing of the guidance and support that challenges as well. In these cases, help. I don‘t know what we would CHV provided. She wrote to CHV CHV‘s services can be “priceless” have done without the Village.” that she “has absolutely no idea how we as well. These two CHV member couples could have managed without [CHV]. The Just ask Mike and Ann Grace. They and their stories are very Village has been amazing. I cannot believe joined the Village when they were different in their complexity, their what you do, the miracles you perform, active and healthy as a way to seriousness and their outcomes. and the truly caring kindness, support support the organization‘s mission They are similar, however, because and guidance that you have provided. and help to ensure that CHV would they demonstrate that we cannot Thank you for being there every single be around when they needed it. They predict what life will bring, but step of the way.” focused on the educational and social we can predict that CHV can “With more than 35 years of health aspects of the Village‘s programs. help people be prepared and will care and hospice experience behind Ann became a very engaged and provide the services needed to me, I am a bit hard to impress,” said productive board member. cope with both short-term and longer-term challenges. Roberta Shapiro, CHV‘s Executive Then one day while biking on the Director. “However, I was awed at C&O Towpath, Mike swerved to what CHV accomplished for this avoid a dog and wound up in the couple because of Julie‘s skill and hospital with several broken bones talent and because of the resources and a few reparative surgeries on

July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News • 5 Anchors Aweigh for the Capitol Hill Village Gala

Save the date—Saturday, January 24, 2015—as the Capitol Hill Gala lifts anchor on the “party boat” of the season at the beautiful Washington Naval Yard Catering and Conference Center. The 2015 Gala honors Capitol Hill Village‘s very own “G Forces,” Geoff Lewis and Gail Kohn, the founding board president and executive director. In addition, Medstar Washington Hospital Center and its President, John Sullivan, will be recognized as the CHV Community and Aging Advocate of the Year. The honor recognizes Medstar‘s innovative geriatric Medical benefit older or chronically ill Hill Above: Washington Naval Yard Catering and House Call program that serves a residents. Conference Center growing number of CHV members, its provision of extended hours The CHV party boat is in need you are interested, contact Roberta primary care in our community, of a few good crew members to Shapiro at 202-543-1778 or rshapiro@ and a myriad of other programs that serve on the Gala Committee. If capitolhillvillage.org. News You Can Use… The 6th Annual Village The DC Residential Visitor to those making estimated tax to Village Network National Parking Pass (VPP) program has payments: Gathering takes place this year been extended to include most of 1) Use U.S. Certified Mail with right in our backyard at the Hilton Ward Six including residents living Return Receipt Requested for all in Crystal City, Virginia, September north of Pennsylvania Avenue. IRS or DC communications and 29–October 1. The pass entitles a resident to especially for payments; or one guest parking space in the What can you expect at the 2) Enroll in the IRS online electronic gathering? Learn and share resident parking areas on streets in the Ward. There is no charge. payment website. See: www.eftps. valuable information with over gov. DC has a similar e-payment 200 members, staff, and founders Current passes expire at the end of September, and apparently will system found at www.otr.cfo. of Villages across the country. dc.gov; or Learn about the latest innovations not be automatically renewed. currently in the Village Movement. Residents can get a new VPP or a 3) Make legible copies of all checks, renewal by applying by phone or payment coupons, or letters and A robust agenda includes on-line at www.ddot.dc.gov/page/ the stamped mailing envelope; or presentations on topics relevant visitor-parking-passes. to the continued growth and 4) Take completed forms and sustainability of Villages and CHV members who make checks in a stamped envelope the Village Movement. More IRS and DC quarterly estimated to the Post Office counter clerk, information can be found at www. income tax payments should be and request a written Certificate vtvnetwork.org. CHV Members aware of the experience of three of Mailing (PO Form 3817, are invited to attend; register by clients of attorney Rick Halberstein. $1.30) showing that you mailed August 18 for a discount. They mailed the checks and something that day (will not coupons to the IRS, but the IRS did include proof of delivery). not receive or post them. Advice

6 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News Village Members Enjoy the Summer

Above and right: Village members enjoyed lunch at Zest recently. The restaurant was a supporter of the Gala Silent Auction.

Above: Village members dined at Trattoria Alberto in late June.

Marching in the Fourth of July parade on Eight Street is a popular annual event for many Village members

July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News • 7 From the Executive Director… So what are some of the common Can Capitol Hill Village threads of happiness? How can Make You Happy? we “get happy”? And how can CHV help? Jenna Goudreau, While watching Roko Belic‘s award- (ForbesWoman, Feb. 10, 2012) winning documentary “Happy” May V. Judith Photo: spoke with Belic, and compiled recently, I had an epiphany: Capitol the following seven critical Hill Village encompasses the key ingredients in the Happiness Recipe ingredients in “Happy‘s” formula (accompanied by my thoughts on for happiness. the role of the Capitol Hill Village). Belic found extreme differences in happiness between countries and 1. Practice Happiness cultures. He also found pockets Goudreau writes, “Scientists believe Roberta Shapiro of extreme happiness even among that 50 percent of our happiness low-ranking (on the happiness is controlled by our genes, which 3. Invest In Your Community scale) countries and in places and is known as the happiness set A 106-year-old resident of Okinawa conditions where you would least point. Meanwhile, just 10 percent credits the long lives of the residents expect it. For example, Japan ranks is based on the circumstances of to hard work, multigenerational low among developed countries our lives: status, money, career, and interaction, relationships, and a on the happiness scale; however, the objects we surround ourselves sense of community. In summary, Okinawa, Japan, not only has the with. The remaining 40 percent is they say in Okinawa, “We‘re here greatest proportion of centenarians believed to be subject to intentional for each other.” in the world, but also one of the behavior and choices.” happiest populations. While CHV‘s Role: CHV members, CHV‘s Role: Thus, if we control a correlation does not imply causality, volunteers, and staff are investing good chunk of our own happiness, one cannot help but wonder about in our community! It is about CHV provides many ways to get the impact of happiness on long life. neighbors helping neighbors, happy… join one of 18 interest and From the World Happiness Report of shoveling a walk, walking a dog affinity groups, go to a movie, a 2013, we read: “Existing scientific for a sick member, picking up a play or a restaurant, volunteer, help evidence indicates that subjective prescription, offering a ride to a someone whose circumstances well-being has an objective impact medical appointment. Volunteers— may be far more challenging than across a broad range of behavioral young and old, CHV members and your own. Get out, get engaged, get traits and life outcomes, and does non-members—create a sense of happy at CHV! not simply follow from them. In support and inter-dependence, so fact, we observe the existence of 2. Keep Moving intrinsic to happiness. Denmark, a dynamic relationship between the happiest country in the ranking, “Physical exercise is like medicine,” happiness and other important is also noted for the highest Belic told Goudreau. aspects of our lives with effects proportion of residents who live running in both directions… CHV‘s Role: CHV offers members in “co- housing” situations which positive moods lead to creativity, deep discounts (savings up to $530 seek to create tighter communities. sociability, altruism, and beneficial for a couple and $250 for singles) (See article on page 1 for more physiological patterns. Levels of at Results the Gym, which offers a information about co-housing.) subjective well-being are found to range of gentle and more aggressive predict future health, mortality, classes, a wide range of exercise 4. Rethink Success productivity, and income, equipment, personal trainers, and Income, surprisingly, is a less controlling statistically for other other opportunities to keep moving robust predictor of happiness than possible determinants.” and stay fit. In addition, CHV we might expect. This is true even Despite being one of the richest activities including walking groups, in very poor countries such as and most secure countries in the Qi Gong, Petanque, and more offer Guatemala or Niger where GDP developed world, the United States additional opportunities to stay fit ranks below “social support” as a ranks relatively low in happiness. and keep happy.  continued on page 9

8 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News From the Executive Director…continued from page 8 a ride or help with finding a roofer; rather, we acknowledge that we are part of a community where people care enough to invest in our well-being, often with nothing but a “thank you” in return. 7. Evolve Self-Awareness “It‘s pretty simple; happy people do the things that make them happy,” notes Belic. CHV‘s Role: After years of work, raising families, caring for parents or other loved ones, our past happiness predictor. For example, A still from the documentary "Happy" obligations often wind down. Now Belic documented an impoverished we have time to ask “what really rickshaw driver in India. Despite CHV‘s Role: CHV is based on makes us happy?” The time to horrible living conditions, the the concept of prioritizing our retool our lives is a gift, but the time driver talked about the value of his community as well as ourselves. and the lack of structure can also community, his friends, and his CHV members demonstrated be challenging or even depressing. family concluding “I feel that I am this with the recent outpouring Well, CHV has the solution. Think not poor because I am the richest of generosity to the 2014 CHV of the CHV Affinity Groups and person,” he says. “Sometimes we Rogers Fund, which subsidizes Educational Programs as “tapas eat only rice with salt, but still we memberships and helps meet for the brain,” a chance to engage are happy.” emergency needs for the lower income members of CHV‘s with new activities, topics, and CHV‘s Role: Many CHV community. Each day brings people. It is a time to make new members are retired or have examples of CHV volunteers who friends who are also interested in reached the point where happily leave the comfort of their sampling the myriad of cultural and “climbing the success ladder” homes to rake leaves, shovel snow, entertainment options in our city is less relevant. So, now, how or run an errand for a less fortunate or discovering the happiness that do you re-define success? CHV neighbor. Others are joining the comes from volunteering. provides opportunities to meet ranks of CHV Village Connections * * * * * new people, explore new interests volunteers, making commitments So while it is not true that money or hobbies, take on an advocacy to a one-on-one supportive can‘t buy you happiness, it can buy role supporting aging-friendly relationship with a fragile or you a CHV membership and then communities and government vulnerable Village member. policies, volunteer to help others, you may be well on your way! and feel happy and successful by 6. Express Gratitude If you are interested in watching the being part of CHV‘s caring and Belic says his favorite take-away documentary, it is available online mutually dependent community. from the movie is “how important via Netflix and Amazon. You can also find more information about 5. Prioritize Helping Others feeling and expressing gratitude is to our happiness. ‘Start saying the movement around the film at According to Goudreau, “happiness thank you and mean it‘.” www.thehappymovie.com. researchers believe extrinsic goals like fame, power, and good looks CHV‘s Role: I hear “thank you” You can read the World Happiness are less likely to increase happiness all day long at CHV—from our Report at: h t t p ://u n s d s n . o r g / than intrinsic goals like being members, our staff, our volunteers, wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ compassionate, and cooperative and our vendors. When we say “thank WorldHappinessReport2013_ helping others.” you” at the Village we do more than online.pdf acknowledge that we have received

July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News • 9 The President‘s Corner By Enrique Gomez CHV Board of Directors Executive Committee Oversight: The CHV Board of Directors is an • Governance all-volunteer working board. This • Information Technology • Nominating and Recruitment means that board members are Executive • Audit actively engaged in developing Committee • Compensation policy for the organization, monitoring operations, fundraising, Finance External Ops Internal Ops Development and recruiting—just to name a few Committee Committee Committee Committee of their activities. We are constantly looking for ways to work, as a Annual Member board, more effectively and to Budget Policy Services Philanthropy provide the best service possible to our members and the Capitol Quarterly Marketing Hill community. Report Volunteers Endowment To that end, we began looking at implementing a new board Social Housing committee structure that met Activities Gala CHV‘s ongoing needs—a structure optimally aligned with our goals

Internal Oversight Responsibility Membership Rogers Fund and objectives. Educational These are not subcommittees Activities We were looking for a structure that met the following criteria: External Annual Education Campaign The number of permanent committees would be relatively small. Operations Committees. CHV has and the “portfolios” of each of the The structure would key internal audiences such as current four committees. accommodate clear members, volunteers, staff, etc., to accountability for all of CHV‘s To date, committee chairs include: whom programs and infrastructure strategic goals, major program are directed. Executive Committee: Enrique areas, and key constituencies. Gomez and Joe Fengler, CHV also has important external The committee structure could Co-Chairs audiences—potential members, absorb new goals and objectives donors/funders, business, Finance: Angela Beckham and over time without requiring a government, collaborating Neal Mann, Co-Chairs major reconfiguration. organizations—on which other Internal Operations: Ann Grace Committees would be a portal programs and resources should be and Anne Kraemer, Co-Chairs for engaging the talents of focused. We added a Development External Operations: Mary non-board members in CHV‘s Committee because of the Proctor (Housing Sub- mission. importance of philanthropy to Committee: Vira Sisolak; The structure would increase CHV‘s ongoing operations and, Marketing/Membership Sub- coordination and integration of in particular, to the subsidized Committee: Joe Fengler) programs and initiatives focused membership and emergency fund Development: John Gordon and on similar audiences and would program that we provide for lower Margaret Crenshaw, Co-Chairs alleviate some of the current income neighbors. We also added a coordinative burden placed on Finance Committee to manage our The Board of Directors approved the the Executive Committee. accounting and financial functions new committee structure on May 5, and responsibilities. and our new committee chairs were We started with the concept of The chart above shows CHV‘s approved June 10. Internal Operations and External new Board Committee structure  continued on page 11

10 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News The President‘s Corner continued from page 10 We are actively looking for new on the Leadership Council for the Board Officers for 2014/2015 committee members (who DO NOT national CCAL, an initiative to The Board also elected the following have to be on the CHV board). advance the person centered living officers for the next board term: Please contact Roberta Shapiro approach along the continuum of ([email protected]) long-term services and supports. She Enrique Gomez, President or me if your have suggestions holds a B.S. in Public Policy from Joe Fengler, Vice President ([email protected]). Indiana University and a Masters Jim Hardin, Secretary Degree in Community Economic Welcome Two New Chv Board Development from Southern New Neal Mann, Treasurer (until the Members Hampshire University, and is a close of the fiscal year) On June 10, the CHV Board of certified Economic Development Angela Beckham, Treasurer, Directors unanimously approved Finance Professional by the National beginning with the new fiscal two new Board members: Development Council. year on October 1 Candace Baldwin is Director of John Gordon retired from The National Capital Bank (NCB) of The President‘s Homework: Strategy for Aging in Community Updates from past issues at Capital Impact Partners. She Washington in December 2013, as assists communities, foundations, Vice President of Technology & Direct Member-to-Member states, and the federal government Loan Servicing. His entire banking Communication in developing adequate long-term career was spent with NCB, where In response to a request at the support options, systems, and he began as a teller in 1974. He April Town Hall meeting, over infrastructure to expand access to the summer we hope to introduce community-based innovations for a secure members-only listserv the elderly and for individuals with that would allow members to disabilities. She also directs strategy communicate on appropriate for the Village replication initiative subjects directly with each other. through the National Village to Examples of the use might be… “I Village Network, a joint partnership have two tickets for the Nats on between Capital Impact Partners Sunday and can‘t go; who would like and Beacon Hill Village that assists them?” “Great movie tomorrow at E communities in over 40 states to Street, who wants to go?” “Futon in good condition needs new home.” Membership and Marketing… John Gordon We are planning to move forward with a marketing and attended Fullerton College and membership project designed to served in the U.S. Army Intelligence help us understand how to best Corps, which brought him to the structure membership categories, Washington, DC, area in the 1960s. benefits, fees, and communications He is a member of the Board and programs in order to attract and Treasurer of Barracks Row Main retain new members. Street and the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District. He also Remember, Full Board Minutes served on the board of the Capitol Candace Baldwin are Available to Members Hill Association of Merchants Minutes are posted online at the and Professionals. John has lived replicate the Village model. Ms. members only, password protected on Capitol Hill for over 40 years, Baldwin served as the Co-Director section of the Website (Lower the last 15 with his wife Debra. for the Village to Village Network right hand of the Home Page) and They enjoy, with their 6-year-old during its initial start-up phase. She available in hard copy at the CHV is Secretary of the National Family grandson Blake, exploring the many office, 422 7th Street SE. Caregiver Association and serves wonders that our city has to offer.

July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News • 11 Expanding Housing Alternatives in the Area continued from page 1 the capacity to finance, develop, and senior options; and accessible, larger of the newer trends in SNF design operate these kinds of facilities. condo and rental units. and operation, and some have They challenged the CHV group CHV seeks to identify entities marginal health and other ratings. including Sharon Ambrose, that would serve as development The CHV Housing Subcommittee Mary Procter, Bill Sisolak, Julie partners, financing and incentive believes that a high quality, patient- Maggioncalda and Roberta sources, and operating partners. focused facility is needed to serve the Hill area. Shapiro, to develop a position paper CHV brings a growing referral about CHV‘s objectives and the base, credibility in the Capitol opportunities on or near the Hill, and Assisted Living and Independent Hill community and in the aging Living Full Service Senior they offered to remain engaged as community city-wide, and strong advisors and potential matchmakers. and supportive political linkages Apartments The Housing Subcommittee is with the Advisory Neighborhood A search of assisted living chaired by Vira Sisolak. Commissions, Zoning Commission, facilities identified only one The draft Senior Housing and City Council, Health Department, in the District (located in the Long-Term-Care Services position and other community-based eastern part of Northwest) with paper is too long to print its entirety; organizations. reasonable access to the Hill however, a few key points and issues community. The case was the Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) can be shared. same for full-service independent In general, there is a dearth of Based on population of the area living senior apartments. aging-friendly housing and modern, and age-specific data utilization long-term care facilities accessible to of skilled nursing facilities, an Accessible Market Rate Hill residents. CHV is trying to act as estimated 253-322 SNF beds are Condos and Apartments with a catalyst and advocate in identifying currently needed to serve the 2-3 Bedrooms entities to help fill the market gaps community; this estimate increases The greater Capitol Hill area by providing high quality offerings to between 436 and 542 by 2020. is characterized by 2- 3- and in the greater Capitol Hill area. However, there are no highly rated 4-story row houses, many with Ideally, these would include resident- SNFs on the Hill. Furthermore, steep, narrow, and treacherous focused skilled nursing facilities, many of the SNFs in reasonable stairs inside and outside, which assisted living, and memory care; proximity have no or limited single- was typical of the era in which full-service independent living bed rooms, do not incorporate many  continued on page 13

Hard Choices Down The Road continued from page 1 America‘s Latest Health Crisis, will us as we approach the end of life. lead off with an overview of the CHV‘s Julie Maggioncalda uses his Looking Ahead….. kinds of choices made by families book, Hard Choices for Loving People, As with past CHV symposia with aging members. His book as a bible for helping families deal on housing (Spring 2013) and illustrates a clear roadmap with a with crises. successful aging (Fall 2013), the couple dozen touching case studies Over a box lunch (available for Village will offer 2-4 half-day of individuals and families who purchase) and in small groups, seminars throughout 2014-2015, have taken different approaches to attendees will have a chance following up on these topics in their long-term care. Capitol Hill to share their observations and more depth. Village members will then talk of experiences. Then, Capitol Hill their own experiences. Village members and providers The symposium is open to the The second morning session of palliative and hospice care will public. There will be a $25 fee for will focus on end-of-life choices provide additional insights. You will non-CHV members. To register, call and care. Hank Dunn, a hospice hear about tools you can use with CHV at 205-543-1778 or email info@ chaplain, will talk of the medical your own families and close friends. capitolhillvillage.org. and emotional issues faced by all of

12 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News Expanding Housing Alternatives in the Area continued from page 12 they were built. Residents are one accessible two-bedroom condo bedrooms with more than 1,000 committed to these homes and go unit on the market. Although a square feet; only 42 units (1 percent to great lengths to adapt them to few larger units were available in of the total) were in excess of 1,400 accommodate decreased mobility elevator buildings, the internal square feet. In Capitol Hill proper and other challenges of aging. In spaces were lofted with stairs. there were only 38 two-bedroom part, these adaptations reflect the units with 1,000 square feet or more. Rental Units lack of alternative accessible, larger Despite these statistics, the CHV one-story units that would appeal Much of the new construction and believes that pent-up demand exists to individuals who no longer feel conversion in the community is as the current generation of Hill comfortable with their traditional aimed at young professionals, with residents age and seek maintenance- Hill home but who do not wish to micro-sized studio or very small free, barrier-free apartments in leave the Hill. one-bedroom and two-bedroom the 1,400-1,800-square-foot range. units. A recent inventory of Class Condos This elderly population, many with A rental buildings in the Capitol annual incomes in the $90,000 range A recent inventory of two- Hill, NOMA, Navy Yard, and near and owning homes approaching bedroom and larger units Southwest areas identified no three- or exceeding $800,000 in value, indicated no accessible three- bedroom units. Approximately 19 have the buying power to fuel this bedroom or larger units and only percent of rental units were two housing market niche.

Class A Rental Units in Greater Capitol Hill, NOMA, Navy Yard and Southwest Area

Area Location 2 Bedroom* All Units % Capitol Hill 360 H Street, NE 28 197 14% Capitol Hill 1717 East Capitol Street, SE 3 130 2% Capitol Hill 1600 Maryland Avenue NE 7 257 3% NOMA 77 H Street, NE NW 38 276 14% NOMA 30 L Street, NE 0 60 0% NOMA 318 I Street, NE 1 124 1% NOMA 1160 1st Street NE 130 469 28% NOMA 60 L Street NE 59 329 18% NOMA 130 M Street, NE 145 440 33% NOMA 130 M Street, NE 30 230 13% NOMA 201 I Street NE 109 410 27% NOMA 250 K Street, NE 26 183 14% NOMA 151 Q Street NE 142 553 26% S of Freeway 909 New Jersey Avenue, SE 63 237 27% S of Freeway 100 Eye Street, SE 69 246 28% S of Freeway 1345 South Capitol Street SW 64 264 24% S of Freeway 301 Tingey Street, SE 19 136 14% S of Freeway 1100 1st Street, SE 13 255 5% S of Freeway 1150 4th Street SW 6 213 3% S of Freeway 70 Eye Street, SE 94 448 21% ALL UNITS > 1000 sf 1046 5457 19% ALL UNITS > 1400 sf 42 5430 1% CAPITOL HILL Capitol Hill 38 584 6.5% * Includes 2 bedroom with den

July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News • 13 Frederick, Maryland, Welcomes Village Travel Club By Bill Sisolak On Friday the 13th (of June) an intrepid group of CHV Travel Club members threw fate to the wind and headed up I-270 to Frederick, Maryland. As befitting its unlucky moniker, the day started ominously with dark clouds and spits of rain, but once arriving in Frederick, the sun burst through providing a glorious day of blue sky and puffy clouds. Before reaching Fredrick, the group stopped at a scenic overlook off I-270 to learn about a fascinating piece of Civil War history. The view was of the Monocacy River and valley where the Battle of the Monocacy took place in July 1864. The Confederates under General Jubal Early defeated the Union forces under General Lew Wallace. Early‘s goal in the campaign was Washington, DC, itself. Although the Union forces were soundly defeated and retreated to Baltimore, the battle delayed Early‘s march to the Capitol just enough so that other Union forces were able to thwart his Center staff was expecting the CHV Pat Fisher and Carmen Wiechmann stop to taking this ultimate prize. group and had prepared a “goody admire a crocheted bicycle stand cover, After the Union retreat, Early made bag” of tourist materials. After an offer to the citizens of Frederick watching the orientation film, we that they could not refuse: “pay me headed off into the Historic District. Dioramas detail life on the front, the recruiting process, and the $200,000 or I will put the torch to They group first crossed Carroll procedure for medical evacuations, Frederick!” The ransom was paid Creek Park, which began as a flood all telling what it was like for and Fredrick survived. But now control project in the late 1970s, soldiers in the Civil War when they the fascinating part—in 1951, the and has now blossomed into a interacted with medical teams. city actually repaid the ransom “river walk,” a bit reminiscent of One display dispelled common money to the Frederick banks that the San Antonio river walk, albeit myths about medical treatment— provided it! That was quite likely minus the gaggle of tourist-oriented for example, that there was no the last act of the Civil War, some 90 restaurants and shops. If you haven‘t anesthetic for surgery so one just “bit years after Appomattox. Arguably seen it, it alone is worth the trip the bullet” to deal with the pain. In more fascinating is that the same to Frederick. The first stop in the fact, both morphine and ether were banks were operating several Historic District was the National available and regularly used. generations later. Museum of Civil War Medicine, The tour started at the Visitor Center, which has everything from an The CHV group ate lunch at Café located in an old canning factory authentic Civil War surgeon‘s tent to Nola, sitting outside to enjoy the and warehouse. It‘s very well done a 19th century holding coffin. blissful summer weather. Lunch with a theater and exhibit area. The  continued on page 15

14 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News Let Us Be of Service—Schedule Vetted Venders through the CHV Office

If you are using a CHV vetted New Discounts. We may have Tracking Service Volume. Letting us vendor, it is important that information about new or increased know also allows us to track referral you call the chv office first. discounts for Village members. volume, which is important in Here‘s why: You Provide Important Feedback. negotiating with vendors, reporting operating statistics, etc. Life Changes. We constantly Letting us know that you are using evaluate our vetted venders and are a vetted vendor gives us a “heads We Want to Be of Service. Finally, constantly getting new information up” so that we can follow-up with we want to serve you, so we are from other Village members who you to learn happy to connect you with the have recently used them. Based on how the vendor service provider. additional information, vendors performed. So, please keep the CHV office in may move off the list. Or, we may This is valuable the loop before you call a CHV have additional vendor options in information vetted vendor. To arrange vendor the same service category, allowing that helps services call 202-543-1778 or email you to choose the vendor that best other Village [email protected]. meets your needs. members.

Frederick, Maryland continued from page 14 was followed by a leisurely stroll on Market Street, the main commercial street of the Historic District. The goal was an ice cream store the restaurant had told them about. After making several inquiries of “where is the ice cream place?” and getting an answer of “just a couple more blocks,” they arrived at the North Market Pop Shop. Midwesterners recognize that “pop” is “soda.” The Shop was a step back in time—one could almost imagine a young Don Draper working behind the counter. The butter pecan milk shake was every bit as fattening as it was delicious. The canal walk in downtown Frederick offered waterfalls and interesting bridges. The group strolled back down Market Street taking time to savor an early summer afternoon with Village friends noting the interesting and eclectic mix of architecture spanning pre-Civil War Victorian to mid-twentieth century Art Deco. Does it sound like they had fun in Fredrick? The Village Travel Club Sadly, some of the street level hour traffic on I-270 and the has made about a half dozen local facades of these glorious structures Beltway. But, that traffic did have and out-of-town trips in the last have been muddled badly in the a silver lining as it reminded us two years and invites others to join conversion to today‘s retail shops. of how wonderful it is to live on them on future excursions. Contact The drive home was uneventful Capitol Hill and not have to deal the Village office about joining the until the group hit a wall of rush with cars and road rage every day. Travel Club.

July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News • 15 An Educational Seminar from the CHV Housing Committee Sharing Your Home with Others By Vira Sisolak the caregiver for criminal apartments, which have their own The June 6 CHV Housing Committee background and driving record, sets of rules. seminar on sharing your home if they will be driving. These Sonia found that AirBnB provided with others attracted 35 persons, background checks require substantial tips that helped her get including 17 non-members. They releases from the caregiver, started on her path to obtaining all heard about exchanging rent maintenance of files, and fees to necessary approvals as well as tax for home assistance; short term firms specializing in screening. and insurance information. She said rentals of rooms or apartments in The alternative to privately-hired that anyone who rents space in her your home to visitors including home helpers is to arrange for care dwelling is essentially operating vacationers, students, and academics; through an agency, which relieves a hotel and must get a Business and developing a co-housing the homeowner of many of the above License from the DC Department condominium on Capitol Hill. concerns and provides assistance of Consumer and Regulatory when problems arise. Affairs (DCRA). Exchanging Rent for Home For example, the caregiver may Anyone who rents a complete Assistance require substantial supervision. unit must obtain a Certificate of Julie Maggioncalda, Director of Often it is better for a third party to Occupancy (COO) from DCRA. Volunteers and Social Services for provide this supervision rather than Sonia found that, while the previous Capitol Hill Village, sounded a the person who lives with and is owner of her house had obtained a strong cautionary note about trading dependent on the caregiver. COO, city regulations now require room and board for home assistance Also, caregiving arrangements can that the unit have smoke and such as chores and care-giving be precarious because of changes carbon dioxide detectors, which she services. In her experience, she said, in the lives and needs of both the installed. AirBnB provides liability such agreements can sometimes be homeowner and the caregiver. protection for property damage mutually beneficial, but there are Private caregivers (unlike agency but not personal injury protection, major pitfalls that homeowners need staff) do not come with back-up. If so Sonia contacted her insurance to be alert to. These arrangements the caregiver is ill or cannot work, agent and found that she needed to must be reviewed by your legal the homeowner may go without purchase additional coverage for advisor and your insurer before needed services. the tenants. you enter into them, and they Sonia said that the tax implications may require development of legal Short Term Rentals of sharing one‘s home are documents, such as a contract or a Sonia Conly, a Capitol Hill Village complicated, and consulting a tax lease or both. member, related her experiences expert would be beneficial. AirBnB Major points to consider are: in preparing her home for sharing collects rents from the renters and provides the homeowner with 1. These arrangements may through AirBnB, a national Form 1099 at the end of each year, constitute an employment organization that expedites such indicating the amount the renters arrangement requiring the arrangements. Sonia stressed paid to the homeowner and that homeowner to provide a W-2 that neither she nor Capitol Hill AirBnB has paid the 14.5 percent pay and withholding statement Village was providing legal, tax, or DC hotel tax. Sonia said that the and Worker‘s Compensation insurance guidance, but that she was homeowner would have to include insurance and requiring the simply sharing her experiences. their rental income and expenses “caregiver” (the renter) to declare She also stressed that she was on IRS Schedule C or possibly income and pay taxes. only discussing arrangements in Schedule E. She said that this gets which the homeowner lived in 2. These arrangements may also tricky, particularly if the homeowner the dwelling and shared it with require certificates of occupancy, provides laundry and cleaning the renter, although the renter housing inspections, and other services. Therefore, contacting a tax could have a separate apartment District of Columbia permits expert is highly advisable. and licenses. in the dwelling. Also, the rentals are for 90 days or less. Sonia also The agreement between the renter 3. The need to carefully screen said that her information did not and the homeowner should be very and periodically re-screen cover condominiums and co-op  continued on page 17

16 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News Sharing You Home With Others continued from page 16 specific, including items such as use of the kitchen, laundry, and outdoor spaces, and even refrigerator allocation. Again, Sonia said that consulting an attorney before renting is highly desirable. Donna Barbisch, past President and Board member of CHV, spoke about her arrangement with Bed and Breakfast DC, a local organization that provides similar services to those of AirBnB. Donna rents her basement apartment through this organization, and she said she has been very pleased with the arrangement. They sponsor a web page that shows photos of her developing co-housing on Capitol Above: Takoma Village Courtyard home, and the organization obtains Hill. Takoma Village is located at the tenants. 6827 Fourth Street NW, just off Blair there. Ann, a motorized wheelchair user, knows all her neighbors in the Sometimes Donna does not even Road near the Takoma Metro station. other 42 units, which range in size see the tenants, as they tend to be In a co-housing arrangement, from one to four bedrooms. While a away all day and come back to the individuals and families own their neighbor does her grocery shopping, unit only to sleep. The charge for own complete condominium units Ann plans many events at the Donna‘s two-bedroom apartment but share other spaces. The six tenets facility, almost all of which revolve is currently $225 per night, but it of co-housing are: (1) participatory around food. While members are changes somewhat with the seasons design process, (2) site and building not required to participate, there are and demand. In the two years she designs that foster social interaction, weekly dinners prepared and served has been renting through Bed and (3) shared common facilities and in the common kitchen and dining Breakfast DC, she has found that grounds, (4) resident management room, as well as events for holiday, her net revenue from renting her and operation, (5) inclusiveness, and birthdays, weddings, and many apartment is somewhat higher (6) environmentally sensitive and other occasions. than if she rented it herself on a sustainable design. Joel also discussed another long-term lease. Joel said there are more than 100 co-housing facility in Silver Bryan Cassidy, another CHV operating co-housing communities Spring, MD, which has its own member, talked briefly about his through the world and at least 100 characteristics, but shares the experience with AirBnB. Bryan said more in development. They are co-housing model. Both co-housing that he rents a room in his home for located in urban, suburban, and rural facilities include a substantial $60 a night and that he does so more areas. Some are intergenerational element of affordable housing. for companionship than for money. while others are senior-centric. He said he has met many interesting Typical shared features include Joel, who lives on Capitol Hill with individuals, mostly scholars, and has lounge, television, guest suites, and his wife and young child, said he has really enjoyed having them in his game/play room. Because of the been talking with members of the home. He rents to only one person at somewhat smaller units and shared CHV Housing Committee who are a time, as his home is small. facilities, co-housing is generally less interested in encouraging co-housing costly than similar-sized traditional and other types of one-level living Co-Housing on Capitol Hill housing and provides access to that will appeal to members of CHV. Joel Kelty—an architect, developer, amenities that otherwise would be While Joel has not yet been able to and Capitol Hill resident—discussed unaffordable. obtain an appropriate property, he is continually looking and hopes to his role in developing Takoma Ann Zabaldo, who has lived in find one in the near future. Village, a co-housing development Takoma Village since its inception in Takoma DC and his interest in in 2000, spoke about her experiences

July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News • 17 Urban Walkers Explore the Anacostia Riverwalk The Village Urban Walkers have been exploring the new Anacostia Riverwalk. In May, the walkers picked up the walkway near RFK stadium and strolled along the west side of the river as far as Nationals Park.

pedestrian walk features overlooks amble—no power-walking allowed. with views of the river, the Navy Walking distances vary from four Yard, and Nationals Park. to seven miles. All walks commence The Anacostia Riverwalk is on the Hill, usually on a Saturday expanding and will grow from the morning. Some are loops that present 12 miles to 20 miles long by terminate back in the neighborhood; Above: Jim Hardin and Mary Procter take a short others end at a Metro station. Hikers rest and enjoy the views. the end of 2015. Work progresses on a leg that will extend north usually seek out a lunch stop near from Benning Road through the the end of the excursion. The June walk along the east side Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and on No walks are scheduled for July or of the river was a bit longer. The to Bladensburg, Maryland. August, but monthly rambles will group crossed the river on the Village urban walks are open to start anew in September. Watch for Benning Road Bridge and then all Capitol Hill Village members, announcements in the “News” and walked down the trail to the new including slow walkers. The the weekly e-mail alerts. 11th Street Bridge. The bridge‘s walking pace is a healthy Village Launches Market Research Effort…You May Be Invited to Participate As part of a wider marketing effort, The point of the focus groups, led If called, we hope you Capitol Hill Village will be hosting by skilled facilitators from Sachs a series of focus group discussions Insights, will be to learn how will say “yes”! over the summer. Sachs Insights, the Village can better serve CHV Over the next few weeks, CHV a respected New York City-based members and the Hill community. members and others in the market research group, will be The overall marketing effort— community may be invited to conducting 10 focus groups as a managed by local marketing participate in these focus groups. generous in-kind service grant. professionals Claudia Holwill, Jean If you are selected and agree, you Each focus group discussion will Kohanek, and Sharee Lawler—will will have an opportunity to help be 2 hours with approximately 6-8 help CHV tailor its membership shape the future of the innovative participants including a diverse offerings more effectively to and evolving Village Movement. array of CHV members, prior CHV meet member and community You will also be eligible to members, potential members, and expectations and needs and to receive a monetary “thank you,” even adult children and caregivers. better communicate its services and underwritten by Sachs Insights as benefits to potential members. part of their contribution to CHV.

18 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News Giving Your Way…. Board Clarifies Policy On Gifts to Chv At its June 10 meeting, the CHV Membership+ program. The Fund Board clarified how donors may also supports small emergency self-direct their gifts to one of the loans and grants to Membership+ Board-recognized CHV funds members for critical medical, or purposes. Gifts that are not housing, and other needs. The specifically designated will be annual Rogers Fund fundraising allocated to CHV‘s unrestricted event is a major source of support general fund. for this program; however, at any Anyone wishing to designate a gift time, donors can designate a gift— In keeping with previous for a specific purpose should note including an annual fund, honorary practice, funds received from this designation on the check or or memorial gift, or bequest—to the any bequest or planned in accompanying correspondence. Rogers Fund. giving vehicle executed prior Designation options include: Unrestricted General Funds. to August 1, 2014, unless The Capitol Hill Village Annual fund, honorary or designated otherwise, will Endowment Trust is a permanently memorial gifts, or bequests that be allocated to the CHV restricted trust that is designed to are not otherwise designated are Endowment Trust. grow over the long term. Except unrestricted. These funds support operations, in accordance with the in an emergency—when up to Hill Village should talk with the 20 percent of the fund may be Board-approved annual operating budget. The Board may restrict any CHV executive director about how loaned to the Capitol Hill Village— to turn their passion for CHV and donations to the fund (“the corpus”) portion of these funds for a “rainy day fund” or for special uses, such their commitment to the CHV are permanently restricted and mission into a reality. cannot be used for CHV operations. as augmentation of the Rogers Interest, dividends and, optionally, Fund, purchase of new equipment, Members with questions or concerns realized capital gains, may be additional social work support, etc. or wishing to explore giving options distributed at the discretion of the Generally, all funds from the annual should contact Roberta Shapiro, Trustees to support Capitol Hill CHV Gala are deemed unrestricted. Executive Director, at 202-548-1778; Village operations. Special Purpose Designations or Enrique Gomez, CHV President at [email protected] or The Stephen Rogers Fund supports Programs. Anyone with a special funding interest that they wish to 202-360-0864; or Frank Guzzetta at memberships and services for [email protected] or 917-538-3151. low-income members through the support through a gift to Capitol Village Office Is Seeking a New, Permanent Home The Village Offices have been appropriate business. The Village is Kitchenette with sink, space for successfully consolidated at looking for the following features: mini-fridge, microwave* 422 Seventh St. SE, while a new Entrance is or can be made Storage permanent location is sought. accessible Bathroom * The Village owes a thank you to in the Capitol Hill area Bookstore Movers for helping with *Could be shared space the move. Their support of Capitol Approximately 1,000-1,200 sf The space could be in a properly Hill Village is much appreciated, Allows for two small private zoned residential building, a and their crew was friendly, efficient offices storefront, or office building. and well-read. Open area accommodates 4-5 Anyone with an idea or a lead Meanwhile, the search for workstations for staff, volunteers, should call or email Roberta permanent office space continues, and interns Shapiro, CHV Executive Director, which could include sharing a larger at 202-543-1778 or rshapiro@ Small conference room capitolhillvillage.org. space with another organization or (seating 8-10)*

July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News • 19 CHV Passages…

with her father, a British military attaché, and stayed on. She is survived by her husband, Richard X. McLellan Jr.; a daughter from a previous marriage, Fiona Weeks; a sister; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Capitol Hill Village. (See related article on page 4) * * * * *

Mary Prothro, a long-time Capitol Hill resident and Village member, Diane McLellan, a Village member died June 16. She came to best known for creating the gossip Washington in 1969 and soon column The Ear in the Washington thereafter launched a 34-year career Star and later dishing at the with the Federal Mediation and Washington Post and Washington Conciliation Service. She was active Times, died June 25. The Post carried in the Civil Rights Movement in two tributes to her noting she was a North Carolina and elsewhere, self-described “jolly pariah” whose Washington gossip column was a Mary retired at age 89 but she did not go home and sit in her rocking chronicle of social news and Granville “Red” Austin, a CHV chair. Among her activities was the intrigue in the 1970s and 1980s. member and an eminent biographer seniors water aerobics group at the of India‘s constitution, died July 6. Chuck Conconi, a former editor Rumsey pool three days a week His books, The Indian Constitution: and columnist at the Washingtonian where she always arrived with Cornerstone of A Nation and Working Magazine, described Mrs. McLellan makeup on, hair perfect, and a smile A Democratic Constitution: The Indian as “the best of any of us. She wrote on her face. Her good humor, stories Experience, reshaped understanding a smart, sassy little column that had about her life fighting for justice of India‘s constitutional foundations this effervescence of British humor.” and her cheery demeanor lifted the and its democratic practices. Conconi said Mrs. McLellan spirits of all the members of the developed a “flippant” writing Red was awarded the fourth water aerobics class. highest civilian honor of the style that drew readers into a * * * * * Washington social orbit that Republic of India, Padma Shri, in otherwise seemed irrelevant to 2011, for his path-breaking critique “Passages” notes the passing of Village their lives. “She wasn‘t arch, she on the framing and working of the members as well as other significant wasn‘t mean, but she was clever.” Indian Constitution. events such as marriages, out-of-area moves, major awards, etc. If you know Austin worked as a journalist/ Once the city‘s dominant paper, the of a Member who has experienced a photographer and later served Star was rapidly losing subscribers passage, please send a brief paragraph to with the US Information Service, as the Post rose in prominence the Newsletter editor at karenstuck@ Department of State, Department during the Watergate scandal. The comcast.net. Please confirm that the of Health, Education and Welfare, next year, she was tapped to start a member or their family/representative and on the staff of a US Senator. “tongue-in-cheek” gossip column, agrees with publishing the information. and the paper‘s circulation rose. He is survived by his wife Nancy Austin, four children and three Diana Blanche Dicken was born on grandchildren. Sept. 22, 1937, in Leicester, England. She came to Washington in 1957 * * * * *

20 • July / August 2014 Capitol Hill Village News RANDOM MUSINGS: On Turning Ninety By Leo Orleans was legitimized by a nice family of the night is the deteriorating When I started writing this gathering. But I am not here to bore world that they will be living in. “musing” I knew where I was going, you with my age. I just want to see Since it is a topic massive in size but had no idea where I was going if one of you might know of some and nutty in choice I will force it to end up. Well, as it happens, I pills or liquids that would relieve me into just a few words. ended up with opinions that may of some strange (are they?) thoughts The world is a mess and getting not be acceptable for our Newsletter. that have dominated my head messier every year, but I have I debated for some time whether to during sleepless nights. not heard a single person from turn it in and finally decided that I think it is safe to generalize and any country, whether wise or being 90 (I would not have done this say that when people reach their in a position of authority, who if I were 89) and a veteran of WWII final years more and more of their had a solution to this obviously (never used before) might give me a thoughts start projecting onto the destructive trend. My mind bit of a leeway. who-where-how- and what of the meanders from continent to Yes, the other day I did turn 90. future of those we leave behind. continent, country to country, Since I have been saying I was 90 Fortunately, the individuals I have region to region, and lingers on the for some six months now, it didn‘t in mind should be just fine, but conflicts that create havoc in some hurt a bit when it happened and what I worry about in the middle areas and concern around the world. Although we are all (especially seniors) impressed by the incredible advances made in every field of science and technology, consider the fact that advanced weapons for military use now manage to get into the hands of individuals and “dangerous groups” throughout the world who are more likely to use them than any government. My midnight conclusion is that it is time for the United States to accept the fact that we can no longer be the good guys, the fixers, the resolvers not only of international problems but of domestic problems as well. It is time for us to realize that we don‘t solve anything by pushing democracy on countries—many of them artificially crafted—that are not in any way prepared for such a change of government. To make matters worse, by getting involved in other countries we seem to make at least as many enemies as friends. And finally, but sadly, we have to admit that in today‘s world Washington, with its broken system, is no longer a model anyone would want to emulate. Leo Orleans and Bob Guttman stopped by the Village Office at 422 Seventh St. SE. Oops! I almost forgot: pills anyone?

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Monday, July 21, 6:30 pm–8:00 pm Please RSVP to all events, and let the CHV office Northeast Neighborhood Library, Seventh St. and know if you need a ride, by calling 202.543.1778 Maryland Ave. NE during regular office hours (9 am to 5 pm) or by Caregiver Support Group e-mailing [email protected] Capitol Hill Village and Iona Senior Services are partnering to offer a support group for individuals Thursday, July 24, 5:00–6:00 pm who are caregivers for an older family member or a Starbucks, Third and Pennsylvania Ave SE friend with memory loss. Led by professionals from Iona, the group is free for all. Interested individuals Capitol Hill Cancer Support Group should contact Julie Maggioncalda at 202-543-1778 or via Are you currently fighting cancer? Are you a cancer email at [email protected] for more survivor? Are you a caregiver? You are not alone. Let‘s information and to sign up. Space is limited! meet to share stories, treatments, resources and support. Open to all Members

Get Active with CHV Friday, July 25, 12:30–1:30 pm Southeast Neighborhood Library, Seventh and D Streets Affinity Groups SE, accessible from D St. Affinity Group Coordinators will meet at 2:00 Balance Class p.m. on Wednesday, September 10 to talk about Join other members in this monthly balance class, which plans for the year. The meeting will be at Fran will help you recognize that strength and agility are Zaniello‘s home--contact the CHV office to the best defenses against falls. Practice skills that will RSVP or contact Fran directly at zaniello@nku. keep you on your feet. The class is taught by a volunteer edu (202-629-1480). New Group Coordinators are physical therapist from Physiotherapy Associates. encouraged to attend. Members, Social Members, Volunteers, Guests Two new and exciting Affinity Groups have recently formed: the History and Biography Book Group and an Urban Walkers Group, both Wednesday, July 30, 10:00 am under the leadership of Ed Missaien. A German Language Affinity Group will begin in the Fall. Safeway Grocery Contact Fran at [email protected] or (202-629- Monthly Safeway Grocery Shopping Trip 1480)) or Mike Neuman at neuman@georgetown. edu or (202-543-2328) for more information on this (Note: Signup deadline is 3:00 pm, July 28) new group. Travel with fellow Village members to Safeway to get The Village wants to know if there are other your grocery shopping done. CHV volunteer drivers affinity groups you might like to be a part of: will provide transportation. perhaps a “Spanish or French conversation” There will be two shopping group? Or a men‘s breakfast group focusing on trips each month, one each to current affairs? Or “Writing Family Memoirs,” or Safeway and Harris Teeter. If “Thinking About Retiring, “ or a “Reading about you are interested in signing Aging” group? New groups can meet monthly up, please call the CHV office at (or more or less frequently), and some might meet 202-543-1778. for only a few sessions. If you have an idea for an Members Only Affinity Group that you would like to be a part of contact Mike Neuman or Fran Zaniello.

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Thursday, July 31, 4:00–6:00 pm Please RSVP to all events, and let the CHV office 420 7th St SE. Additional access from alley on E St. SE know if you need a ride, by calling 202.543.1778 between 7th and 8th Streets during regular office hours (9 am to 5 pm) or Thank You Happy Hour for Volunteers by e-mailing [email protected] Please join us for our "Thank You Volunteers Happy a German-born and trained chef and his wife. The Hour," and allow us to say thanks for all that you‘ve $28 three-course, fixed-price meal includes taxes and done and continue to do for CHV. You‘ll be able to gratuities. You will choose between three appetizers; meet and greet new Capitol Hill Village volunteers three entrees: Sauerbraten (beef), Jagerschnitzel (pork), over refreshments, wine and beer, and learn a bit about or vegetarian; and fruit tart or crumb cake for dessert. what‘s on the docket for CHV in the fall. This event is Alcoholic beverages are charged to the individual weather permitting. consumer. CASH ONLY. This dinner presents a good Volunteers opportunity to introduce potential CHV members to current members. Invite a neighbor to join you for this meal. There will be no more than six at a table, to allow August 2, 9:00 am for easy conversation. Reservation required. If you Your Home reserve but cannot attend, please call the office. Hazardous Waste Pickup Potential Members, Members, and Social Members (Note: Signup deadline is 3:00 p.m., July 31) Thursday, August 14, 6:00–7:30 pm This is the day for pickup of hazardous materials and personal papers from CHV members‘ homes for delivery Private Home to the District‘s safe disposal site. Personal papers Cinephiles (medical records or financial files) will be shredded at the drop-off site, viewed by the CHV delivery team to (Note: Signup deadline is 12 pm, Aug. 13) ensure they are destroyed. Each month, participants in this film discussion group Hazardous wastes for pickup include paint, house view one or more of the films listed before the scheduled cleaners, batteries, inoperable televisions, computers meeting, discuss the films, and select the next month‘s and their accessories, video equipment, and other items choices. Participants should call the CHV office by not accepted in weekly home trash pickup. Capitol Wednesday noon, August 13, to register their attendance Hill Village recommends that you remove your hard and learn of the address, and they should view one or drive from computers you are disposing of. If you need more of the following films before the meeting: Chef, Life assistance doing so, call the Village office. Call 202-543- Itself, Al Weiwei: The Fake Case, or Boyhood. 1778 or e-mail [email protected] to request Members and Social Members a pickup or to arrange for a volunteer to assist with removing the hard drive. Monday, August 18, 6:30 pm–8:00 pm Members only Northeast Neighborhood Library, Seventh St. and Maryland Ave. NE Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 pm Caregiver Support Group 322 Massachusetts Ave NE (a few steps down to A support group for individuals who are caregivers for dining room) an older family member or a friend with memory loss. Dinner Party at Café Berlin Interested individuals should contact Julie Maggioncalda at 202-543-1778 or via email at jmaggioncalda@ (Note: Signup deadline is 11 am, Aug. 4) capitolhillvillage.org for more information and to sign Café Berlin has been serving German food on up. Space is limited! (See July 21 entry for more) Capitol Hill since 1985. Now owned and operated by Open to all  continued on page 24

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Tuesday, August 19, 6:00–7:30 pm Private Home Literary Club (Note: Signup deadline is 3:00 pm, Aug. 18) In August, the Literary Club will read A Clearing in the Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the 19th Century by Witold Rybeznynski. Frederick Law Olmsted‘s work is everywhere—in Central Park, in Boston‘s Fens, at Stanford University, in our national parks. He was our first landscape architect. But he was also a major cultural figure in the 19th Century—he was an early opponent of slavery, founded The Nation Continuing Weekly magazine, and headed an early version of the Red Cross. Rybeznynski, an urbanologist, also wrote City and Home: CHV Events The Short History of an Idea, and is noted for his elegant NOTE: You do NOT need to RSVP for continuing events, but yet readable prose. The Kirkus Review calls this book “an please confirm events by calling the office at 202.543.1778 or by extraordinary biography of an impossibly accomplished e-mailing [email protected] 19th Century American.” Members and Social Members Tuesdays and Thursdays • 10:00 am Qigong September 3, 6:00–7:30 pm This gentle, but powerful, Chinese movement Private Home, 647 South Carolina Ave SE exercise is offered by CHV member Joni Bell. History and Biography Book Group Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SE. (Note: Signup deadline is 3:00 pm, Sept. 1) Members only Please join us as we discuss American Creation by Joseph Every Monday • 4:00 pm Ellis as well as future book Petanque topics. Join a group of Capitol Hill game enthusiasts each Members Only Monday for a friendly game of Petanque. Paul Cromwell provides instruction for beginners. For further information, call Paul at 543-7530. Garfield Park, South Carolina Ave. at 2nd Street SE. Open to All

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