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Events Calendar:

Friendship Terrace Residents Association Spring Fair
Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Friendship Terrace Retirement Community, 4201 Butterworth Place, NW Washington DC.
White elephant sale and more! For more information call Marianna Schneider 202 652-1204

Senior Celebrations for the Episcopal Diocese of Washington
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 11am-2 pm, St. Paul’s Church, Piney Parish Waldorf, MD.
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 11am-2 pm, St. Paul’s Church Center, Rock Creek Parish, Washington, DC
Annual celebration of the volunteer contributions of seniors to church and community. For more information, call Marcy Hunter at Episcopal Senior Ministries - (202) 414-6314 or email MHunter@esm.org.

Social Work CEU Program - Identifying Capacity for Vulnerable Older Adults: A Capacity-Risk Model
Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m until 12 p.m. The Residences at Thomas Circle, 1330 Massachusetts Ave., NW , Washington, DC 20005
Speakers, Dr. Barbara A. Soniat, MSW, Ph.D. is the Associate Professor at National Catholic School of Social Service, and Monica M. Micklos, Consultant to ESM Cares Geriatric Care Management Service will share a
conceptual model to help assess capacity and risk and make intervention decisions when working with vulnerable older adults. Ethical and values concepts will be included. Call (202) 364- 0013 or SChong@esm.org to register or for more information. Registration form can also be downloaded here.

Andrus House Reveal Ceremony
Thursday, June 5th, 10 a.m. at Christian Communities Group Homes, 2635 18th St., NE, Washington DC.
Join AARP and CCGH as we unveil our universal design home. For more information call (202) 635-9384, ext. 101

Good Olde Summertime Party
Wednesday, June 25th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Christian Communities Group Homes, 2635 18th St., NE, Washington DC.
The staff and board of Christian Communities Group Homes invite you to drop by for an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship. No charge but contributions toward the work of Christian Communities Group Homes will be accepted. For more information call (202) 635-9384, ext. 101.

Friendship Terrace Open House Schedule

Friendship Terrace Health Discussions:
1:00 p.m. at Friendship Terrace
Health discussions are held each month at 1 p.m. at Friendship Terrace Retirement Community. They are led by nurse practitioner Gail Bashore. Registration is not required, just come to the front desk in the lobby and you will be told the location of the program. For directions to Friendship Terrace click here.
May 8: Alzheimer's Disease - On the Rise
June 12: Muscular Skeletal Pain

Renewal of Marriage Vows for couples married 25 years or more
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 2:30 p.m. at the Washington National Cathedral
For more information, call Marcy Hunter at Episcopal Senior Ministries - (202) 414-6314 or email MHunter@esm.org.

Other Community Events:

Support Groups:

Diabetes Support Group
Third Thursday of the Month, 7 p.m.
Church of Ascension & St. Agnes, 12th St. & Mass Ave., NW, Washington
For more information, call (202) 347-8161 or visit the church's website.

Alzheimer's Disease Support Group
Third Thursday of the Month, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
St. James', Potomac in the parish hall
The Alzheimer's Association is sponsoring a monthly support group at St. James', Potomac (11815 Seven Locks Road) for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. All support givers are welcome to come. Two facilitators trained by the Alzheimer's Association lead the group. For further information, contact Linda Pallett at 301/349-5011 or John Miers at 301/656-3359 or Johngmiers@comcast.net

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