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Join Bluebird Sky Yoga instructor, Mana Takai, for a gentle yoga class!

Mana began her Yoga journey while traveling through Southeast Asia in 2015 after leaving her creative director role in Tokyo. Since then, she has studied and practiced around the world, including Thailand, Laos, and Japan, with renowned teachers such as Petri Räisänen and Eddie Stern. Rooted in Ashtanga and Iyengar traditions, her teaching is clear, focused, and transformative. Mana is Yoga Alliance certified in Accessible Yoga and Accessible Yoga for Older Adults.

Beginners welcome and mats are provided free of charge. Masks optional.

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players. Playing Mahjong can improve memory, attention, and executive function, as well as social interaction, reduced feelings of isolation, and potential for better mental well-being. PLEASE NOTE: GROUP IS NOW ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 3 - 4:45 pm.

Our knitting group meets the first Wednesday of the month at Woodridge library from 6-7:30pm. Do you already have a project you are working on but want a group to support your progress and to chat with while you work? Are you a beginner in knitting or crochet and want to learn? Join our Knitting group! We will have supplies to help get you started if you need them. Email programs@brooklandvillage.org or call (202)750-3601 if you have any questions or need help with registration.

You can catch us in Conference Room A unless it is not available. In that case, we will be on the Rooftop.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about how to use travel apps and websites like Google Maps, Transit, Uber, Lyft, and more? Join us for an interactive event at Green Valley Senior Apartments, where we’ll explore how to use these apps to make traveling locally easier—whether you’re at home in DC or visiting another city. You’ll get hands-on practice with one-on-one support from GBIV members and leave feeling confident in how to navigate!

Cheers to the Holidays! Get into the festive spirit with a Brookland Holiday Cocktail Experience! Our talented friend Eric from Wardman Wines will demonstrate and discuss how to create delicious seasonal drinks that are perfect for any celebration. Participants will learn about different spirits, how to mix flavors that shine together, and best of all taste a variety of delightful holiday cocktails you can easily recreate at home.

Come for the fun, stay for the flavor, and leave with new cocktail skills to impress your holiday guests! Cheers!

Best to eat a small to medium sized meal prior to the event, light snacks will be provided. Registration Required. You must be at least 21 to attend this event.

Hosted in partnership with the District Department of Transportation’s goDCgo program, this interactive training introduces participants to the many transportation options available across the city. Learn how to navigate Metro, buses, walking routes, and possibility bike lanes, and scooters—all while exploring tips for safety, trip planning, and cost-saving fare programs. The session includes an indoor presentation and possibly a short outdoor field exercise designed to help participants put what they’ve learned into practice. Perfect for DC residents interested in expanding their travel choices and feeling more confident moving around the city.

Care Access will be onsite at Green Valley on Thursday, December 11 from 2:00–3:30 PM to provide a free 5-minute heart and kidney pre-screen, which includes brief educational information and scheduling for the full screening event. Residents who attend will receive an appointment for the free Health Screening on Wednesday, December 18 from 1:00–4:00 PM, where a simple blood test will offer important insights into your risk of heart attack, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and more—especially valuable if you have a personal or family history of health issues. Both sessions will be facilitated by Care Access (careaccess.com)

Join Bluebird Sky Yoga instructor, Mana Takai, for a gentle yoga class!

Mana began her Yoga journey while traveling through Southeast Asia in 2015 after leaving her creative director role in Tokyo. Since then, she has studied and practiced around the world, including Thailand, Laos, and Japan, with renowned teachers such as Petri Räisänen and Eddie Stern. Rooted in Ashtanga and Iyengar traditions, her teaching is clear, focused, and transformative. Mana is Yoga Alliance certified in Accessible Yoga and Accessible Yoga for Older Adults.

Beginners welcome and mats are provided free of charge. Masks optional.

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players. Playing Mahjong can improve memory, attention, and executive function, as well as social interaction, reduced feelings of isolation, and potential for better mental well-being. PLEASE NOTE: GROUP IS NOW ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 3 - 4:45 pm.

Sign-up runs Nov 30 - Dec 14 or until all meals are claimed.

Care Access will be onsite at Green Valley on Thursday, December 11 from 2:00–3:00 PM to provide a free 5-minute heart and kidney pre-screen, which includes brief educational information and scheduling for the full screening event. Residents who attend will receive an appointment for the free Health Screening on Wednesday, December 18 from 1:00–4:00 PM, where a simple blood test will offer important insights into your risk of heart attack, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and more—especially valuable if you have a personal or family history of health issues. Both sessions will be facilitated by Care Access (careaccess.com)

Join GBIV for a nostalgic evening of Christmas carols and community, led by Ray Dempsey, a beloved DC piano legend who has been filling hearts and halls with music for decades.

Ray’s keyboards will set the stage for a lively, heartwarming sing-along featuring all your holiday favorites. Whether you’re a seasoned caroler or just love to hum along, this evening is for you.

A light dinner and song sheets will be provided. Guests are welcomed to bring a Christmas dish to share, but it‘s completely optional.

Join neighbors and the Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village (GBIV) for a fun-filled Hannukah event. Join together as we celebrate the festival of lights together in community. We will have latkes, dreidels and all the other classic Hannukah staples in a cozy night of community and celebration. Whether you’ve celebrated Hannukah your whole life or this is your first time, this event is for you!

Join us for a warm and reflective evening as we come together in the spirit of community, culture, and connection. We will honor the principle of Ujima — collective work and responsibility — through conversation, shared learning, and a moment to envision what we can build together. Light refreshments and thoughtful engagement await as we celebrate the richness and meaning of Kwanzaa with one another.