Who Are Parkside Village?

Parkside Village is an organization of neighbors who live in Parkside Condominium.   We noticed that all of us occasionally need help with transportation and household tasks, and that we were happy to support each other when asked.   In addition, many of us felt a need for more opportunities to interact and get to know each other better.

The cooperative neighbors helping neighbors “village” model seemed a good way to fill those needs, and we established Parkside Village as a Maryland nonprofit corporation.  Parkside Village members vary in age, cultural backgrounds, and interests, but we all are devoted to enhancing the quality of life in our Parkside neighborhood, with special attention to those aging in place.  We function as a community network that provides mutual support and helpful services as well as group and educational activities—all working together to strengthen the community.    

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WHAT WE DO

The Parkside Village motto is "Neighbors Helping Neighbors", and that's what we do.

Sometimes people need a little help to get routine things done.   For example, our older neighbors may be cautious about climbing a stepladder to change a light bulb, and anyone may need to be driven someplace from time to time.  

Personal Services

We offer our members personal services provided by trained, vetted and insured volunteers from within our community.   Services evolve depending on need and volunteer capability, but they include such things as:

  • Transportation to doctor visits, shopping, etc.
  • Occasional light chores and errands
  • Phone calls and scheduled "check-in" visits
  • Help with grocery shopping and meal prep
  • Simple tech help
  • Others services as needs arise

Activities

We provide a host of services that encourage connections among our members, including such things as:

  • Meet-your-neighbor potluck dinners
  • Informative talks at Village gatherings
  • Group outings to local events and places
  • Workshops and demonstrations to learn new skills
  • Discussion groups
  • Information about local resources
  • Other event themes or topics suggested by members
Resources

MEMBERSHIP

Parkside Village is a membership organization.   Annual dues are $35 individual; $50 family.

Membership benefits include opportunities to:

  • Help the Village succeed by developing and coordinating Village programs
  • Receive volunteer services when you need a helping hand
  • Volunteer to help neighbors from time to time
  • Connect with neighbors and build friendships
  • Enjoy group outings
Have a question? Contact us by clicking Get In Touch or call (240) 644-2079.

GIVING OR GETTING HELP

give a little help

To VOLUNTEER or to get more information about what we do,
call or email the Parkside Village Volunteer Coordinator.

get a little help

To REQUEST help from a volunteer for transportation or other tasks,
call or email the Parkside Village Volunteer Coordinator.

Volunteer Coordinator
Phone #
(202) 770-8852
Email Coordinator
To learn more about how to request or volunteer assistance, click the button below.
How To Do It

GIVE HELP
BECOME A VOLUNTEER

How You Can Help

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Parkside Village.  Their commitment makes transportation and home services possible and also contributes to an inter-generational spirit of community. Residents of all ages can volunteer for tasks that suit their schedules, skills and preferences.

Our Volunteers Provide

To learn more about how to become a Parkside Village volunteer:
How To Become A Volunteer
To become a volunteer download the application form below:
Volunteer Application Form

UPCOMING EVENTS

All events are on Zoom.   Zoom is free to you, and you do not need to create a Zoom account to participate in Zoom meetings.  You do need certain meeting access information which we will send you before every meeting.    Questions?  Contact us at ParksideVillageEvents@parksidevillagemd.org.  


COFFEE AND CHAT WEDNESDAYS

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 10:30 AM

Join us on Zoom for a morning cup o' joe and discussions
covering a wide range of topics, from current events to melophilia!

To be added to the Zoom list of recipients email us at:
ParksideVillageEvents@parksidevillagemd.org

New Deal Artists And Ansel Adams

March 7, 2023 1:00 PM
DOI Building, 1849 C St., NW Washington, DC
1:00 pm
Walk the halls of the DOI and learn the history of more than 40 famous murals by various New Deal artists and photomurals by Ansel Adams.

Join other Village Members for a great tour!    

Guided by the Chief Curator of the Department of the Interior Museum, we will walk the halls of the DOI and learn the history of more than 40 famous murals by various New Deal artists and photomurals by Ansel Adams.  

This amazing off-the-beaten-path historical art exhibit is a national treasure!  

The Essentials

Date:  Tuesday, March 7

Time:  Meet in the DOI Indian Craft Shop at 1:00 PM.   Tour starts at 2:00 PM.

Location:  DOI Building at 1849 C Street, NW.

Tour:  Will last about an hour and involve about a mile of walking inside the building.

Travel options:  

  • Carpools organized by the Village  
  • Drive yourself (metered street parking near DOI)
  • Metro (to Farragut North station, then a six-block walk to DOI)

IMPORTANT:    Advance registration required.   Deadline is March 1!  

Questions?  Ready to Register? Need a ride?  

Contact Elizabeth Norton at nortonef@gmail.com or (240) 381-5472.

Manage Age-Realted Hearing Loss

March 9, 2023 7:00 PM
Zoom
7:00 pm
Join Parkside Village for a Zoom lecture and discussion with Dr. Barbara Cone (CCC-A), Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona.

Join Parkside Village for a Zoom lecture and discussion with Dr. Barbara Cone (CCC-A), Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona.  Dr. Cone is recognized internationally for her research and clinical expertise in Audiology and is a Fellow of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association.  

What you can learn:

….How your hearing can be measured;  

….What modern hearing aids can and can’t do;  

….How your brain as well as your ears affect what you hear;  

….How your attitude about hearing and communication can affect management of your hearing loss.    

You will have opportunities to ask questions during this Zoom session. But you can send a question to Dr. Cone in advance.  Click on the following link to send her a question now; she may be able to address it during her talk: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JQv5sTiHk7YhBI

How to participate in the zoom session:  Parkside Village members and others on the Parkside Village Events email list will automatically receive the Zoom link.  You won’t need to ask for it.  

If you are not on our list, and  wish to participate in this event , please send a request to  ParksideVillageEvents@parksidevillagemd.org

The  Zoom link will be  sent out March 08.

Parkside Village Summer Social

May 27, 2023 1:00 PM
South Clubhouse
1:00 - 3:00 pm

Thinking of going to the pool? Looking for something else to do on Memorial Day weekend? Parkside Village invites you to stop by the South Clubhouse on Saturday, May 27 from 1-3 pm to welcome the unofficial start of summer. What is Parkside Village? We are a nonprofit organization within Parkside dedicated to helping neighbors in need of rides and other assistance as well as to tie together community members to reduce social isolation and promote intergenerational interaction. Come by on the 27th to learn more and visit with your neighbors! Summer snacks will be provided and we will have a raffle prize for a lucky winner who stops by.

board of directors

Joe
Susick

Elizabeth
Norton

Judy
horman

Srini
Padmanabhan

President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer

OUR sponsors & PARTNERS

Goldberg Homes
Priemium Design
JCA VillageRidesTM

Get in touch

Mailing address

Parkside Village, Inc.
10411 Montrose Avenue #101 Bethesda, Maryland 20814

email us

Email Address:
info@parksidevillagemd.org

Phone numbers

Main # (240) 644.2079
Volunteer Coordinator # (202) 770.8852