Community Events: Add your Events Below
Metro Move Fest 2025
05/18/2025 to 05/18/2025
4301 East-West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814Metro Move Fest is a high-energy, family-friendly celebration designed to promote health, movement, and community engagement throughout the DMV region. Now in its second year, the event is expanding in scope and impact, with an expected attendance of over 400 community members and support from local businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers. For more info, visit https://metromovefest.com
Advocating for Yourself (or Others) in the Hospital
05/19/2025 to 05/19/2025
Oasis at the Macy's Home Store / 7125 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817Talking to doctors and navigating the health care system can be challenging. Gain insights from certified senior advisor Steve Lorberbaum for successfully advocating for yourself or loved one in the hospital. This discussion will help you be a strong advocate ready to support a friend or loved one. To register, please visit https://washington-metro.oasiseverywhere.org/product/advocating-for-yourself-or-others-in-the-hospital or call 240-800-3745. About Washington Metro Oasis: Our mission is to empower adults aged 50+ to lead active, healthy, and enriched lives through a unique mix of lifelong learning, social, health, and volunteer programs. You’ll find the full schedule of classes on our website, https://washington-metro.oasisnet.org OR you can contact us at 240-800-3745 or washingtonmetro@oasisnet.org to request a printed catalog.
Global Sounds on the Hill featuring Brazilian Singer/Songwriter Luciane Dom
05/20/2025 to 05/20/2025
921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE , Washington, DC 20003Luciane Dom, multilingual singer, songwriter and producer, is part of the new generation of contemporary artists from Rio de Janeiro who bring poetic themes such as Black diaspora, feminism, empowerment, and social reflections that impact the construction of her emotions. Luciane's performances incorporate various musical influences: from Afrobeat, to Urban Jazz, Reggae, and Ijexá, and are calls to action, inviting audiences to dance, sing, and free their bodies. She has been featured at venues such as Brasil Summerfest at Lincoln Center, and was named Rising Star of the Year by the 2022 African Entertainment Awards. Registration and more information available at https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/global-sounds-on-the-hill-featuring-brazilian-singer-songwriter-luciane-dom/
Glow and Flow DC: Free Vein Health Awareness Event and Luncheon
05/20/2025 to 05/20/2025
6323 Georgia Ave. NW, Ste 101, Washington, DC 20011USA Vein Clinics is hosting a free vein health awareness event and open house called “Glow and Flow” at its outpatient clinic. Attendees can enjoy a free lunch, learn more about vein health, and what treatment options work for each patient’s case. Vein disease, which causes the appearance of varicose veins and spider veins, affects over 25 million adults in the U.S. It can cause a myriad of symptoms such as pain and swelling in the legs that can lead to serious complications if left untreated. USA Vein Clinics, which is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for Vascular Training, offers the latest vein treatments in over 168 locations nationwide. Free compression socks will be given upon scheduling a consultation. For registration, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glow-and-flow-dc-free-lunch-vein-awareness-event-tickets-1335410712389?aff=ebdsoporgprofile or call 224-661-1824.
Introduction to Digital Wallets – A Free Senior Planet Lecture
05/20/2025 to 05/20/2025
Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20853We’ll review the basic features of the most popular digital wallets: Apple Wallet & Google Wallet & talk about their many uses beyond purchases. We’ll also discuss considerations for security & privacy. https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/12502336
AGING MATTERS Podcast
05/20/2025 to 05/20/2025
online, Arlington, VA 22201Approximately 20 million adults in the U.S. live with an autoimmune disease, a health condition in which the immune system attacks the body instead of defending it. Scientists know of more than 80 different rheumatic diseases and symptoms can affect almost any part of the body. On the next AGING MATTERS podcast, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Julius Birnbaum, MD, MHS, Associate Professor of Rheumatology, and Division Chief of Rheumatology, Mercy Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; also, Author, Living Well with Autoimmune Diseases: A Rheumatologist’s Guide to Taking Charge of Your Health. He describes types of rheumatic diseases including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and disease management. This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, May 20 on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aging-matters/id1526204286, Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0HvZeXmoVAmtXmbQwBJVvM, RedCircle, https://redcircle.com/show/89c0483f-e683-4667-8550-8fc560f85e1b, and Mixcloud – https://mixcloud.com/AgingMatters/. To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com
