COVID-19 Update: As we have all moved into a time of very limited in-person gatherings, PCV has created new ways to offer programs that enable members to still be socially connected and mentally engaged.
We now Zoom with members, sometimes several times a week. Our tech volunteers still provide assistance with computer problems, though it’s now over the phone. We have several young volunteers who assist with grocery shopping and errand running. As has always been the case, the well-being of our Village community is our utmost priority. We’re checking in with members regularly. We offer Boredom Busters suggestions and weekly updates about virtual classes, concerts, lectures and performances. See below for a list of some of the programs we offer; see our calendar https://www.potomaccommunityvillage.org/calendar.html for details.
We ask for your patience and understanding while we continue to adjust to what has become the “new normal.” For questions, please call the Help Desk at 240-221-1370, or email us at Info@PotomacCommunityVillage.org.
Click here to learn more about COVID-19 information, including separating Coronavirus facts from myths, some of the community resources available to us, and some online fun/learning activities.
Reminder: Data from the CDC, Maryland, and Montgomery County are updated regularly. Check those pages frequently!
We now Zoom with members, sometimes several times a week. Our tech volunteers still provide assistance with computer problems, though it’s now over the phone. We have several young volunteers who assist with grocery shopping and errand running. As has always been the case, the well-being of our Village community is our utmost priority. We’re checking in with members regularly. We offer Boredom Busters suggestions and weekly updates about virtual classes, concerts, lectures and performances. See below for a list of some of the programs we offer; see our calendar https://www.potomaccommunityvillage.org/calendar.html for details.
We ask for your patience and understanding while we continue to adjust to what has become the “new normal.” For questions, please call the Help Desk at 240-221-1370, or email us at Info@PotomacCommunityVillage.org.
Click here to learn more about COVID-19 information, including separating Coronavirus facts from myths, some of the community resources available to us, and some online fun/learning activities.
Reminder: Data from the CDC, Maryland, and Montgomery County are updated regularly. Check those pages frequently!
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Potomac Community Village
works to enhance the quality of life for all members of our community. Our network of neighbors and friends offers assistance with practical needs so that people can stay in their Potomac-area homes as they age while enjoying stimulating activities and new connections. Volunteers of all ages help with transportation, errand running, computer problems, simple home tasks, pet care and friendly phone calls. Members have access to our members-suggested contractor list and to our group access to Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK.
Upcoming Virtual Events
See the PCV Calendar for details and links to these programs and to many others. Our goal is to find, and share, opportunities for enrichment, fun and mental stimulation for our members - and for the entire community - as we continue to mostly stay at home.
Zoom / Together: Thursday, August 6 at 1:00 pm.
In cooperation with Potomac Area Neighbors Club: "From the Ground Up, a New African American Museum."
Zoom / Together: Tuesday, August 11 at 11:00 am.
The Menace of Climate Change and What We Can Do About It, with Bruce Davis.
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, August 12 at 3:00 pm.
Allan Lichtman of American University, talking about predicting the November elections based on the predictive methods he's been using for decades and which has not been wrong since 1984.
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, August 26 at 4:00 pm.
Ralph Buglass talking about segregated schools in Montgomery County prior to the Brown v Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954.
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, September 9 at 2:00 pm.
Psychologist Dr. Tamara Levin will talk about coping with the on-going limits and limitations of continued social distancing.
Zoom / Together: Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00 am.
Ralph Watkins of the League of Women Voters will speak about voter suppression
Book club: Tuesday, September 15 at 1:30 pm.
TIGHTROPE, by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wu Dunn
Zoom / Together: Tuesday, September 22 at 2:00 pm.
Barbara Evans will speak about fake Vermeers at the National Gallery of Art
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 pm.
The Camino de Santiago, a 500 mile walk
Book club: Tuesday, October 20 at 1:30 pm.
THE DUTCH HOUSE, by Ann Patchett
Book club: Tuesday, November 17 at 1:30 pm.
SPIES OF NO COUNTRY, by Mattie Friedman
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, November 18 at 1:00 pm.
Rebecca Roberts, Curator of Programming for the new Planet Word Museum will speak about how language is what makes us human.
Zoom / Together: Tuesday, December 8 time tbd.
Ms. Morgan, AARP, Senior Citizen Scams Don't be a victim
Book club: Tuesday, December 15 at 1:30 pm.
MADAME FOURCADE’S SECRET WAR, by Lynn Olson
News You Can Use:
Subscribe to our local newspaper, the Potomac Almanac
Maryland Senior Call Program - click here for details
Robocalls Tip Sheet
Transportation options
In cooperation with Potomac Area Neighbors Club: "From the Ground Up, a New African American Museum."
Zoom / Together: Tuesday, August 11 at 11:00 am.
The Menace of Climate Change and What We Can Do About It, with Bruce Davis.
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, August 12 at 3:00 pm.
Allan Lichtman of American University, talking about predicting the November elections based on the predictive methods he's been using for decades and which has not been wrong since 1984.
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, August 26 at 4:00 pm.
Ralph Buglass talking about segregated schools in Montgomery County prior to the Brown v Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954.
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, September 9 at 2:00 pm.
Psychologist Dr. Tamara Levin will talk about coping with the on-going limits and limitations of continued social distancing.
Zoom / Together: Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00 am.
Ralph Watkins of the League of Women Voters will speak about voter suppression
Book club: Tuesday, September 15 at 1:30 pm.
TIGHTROPE, by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wu Dunn
Zoom / Together: Tuesday, September 22 at 2:00 pm.
Barbara Evans will speak about fake Vermeers at the National Gallery of Art
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 pm.
The Camino de Santiago, a 500 mile walk
Book club: Tuesday, October 20 at 1:30 pm.
THE DUTCH HOUSE, by Ann Patchett
Book club: Tuesday, November 17 at 1:30 pm.
SPIES OF NO COUNTRY, by Mattie Friedman
Zoom / Together: Wednesday, November 18 at 1:00 pm.
Rebecca Roberts, Curator of Programming for the new Planet Word Museum will speak about how language is what makes us human.
Zoom / Together: Tuesday, December 8 time tbd.
Ms. Morgan, AARP, Senior Citizen Scams Don't be a victim
Book club: Tuesday, December 15 at 1:30 pm.
MADAME FOURCADE’S SECRET WAR, by Lynn Olson
News You Can Use:
Subscribe to our local newspaper, the Potomac Almanac
Maryland Senior Call Program - click here for details
Robocalls Tip Sheet
Transportation options
