Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village

06/15/2026

🌟 This Week at GBIV 🌟

Join us for connection, learning, wellness, and community-building this week! Whether you're a longtime member or new to GBIV, there's something for everyone.

🏛️ Outing: National Museum of the American Indian
Wednesday June 17th
Explore one of DC's most fascinating museums with fellow GBIV members and neighbors.

🔗 Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4001&club_id=940536, and fill out this form by 10am on Tuesday, June 16th if you need transportation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpYVF1BN22iT0AetL8yK05cI970N8hXPYWGsGOgZNPgLhpXg/viewform

🀄 Mahjong Class
Wednesday, June 17 | 3:00 PM

Interested in learning Mahjong or brushing up on your skills? Join us for a fun and welcoming class where you'll learn the basics, practice strategy, and meet fellow game enthusiasts. Beginners are encouraged to attend!

🔗 Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2916935

🎲 Let's Have Fun with Games
Thursday, June 18 | 2:00 PM
Join us at Green Valley Apartments for an afternoon of board games, conversation, and light refreshments. Bring your favorite game or try something new!

🔗 Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2916935

🌱 Langdon Community Garden Cleanup
Thursday, June 19 | 9:00 AM

Help keep our community garden thriving! Join neighbors for a few hours of gardening, cleanup, and community-building. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to lend a hand.

🔗 Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2997917

🎯 GBIV Game Group
Sunday, June 21 | 4:00 PM
Love Scrabble, Rummikub, Yahtzee, or other board games? Gather with neighbors for a fun and welcoming afternoon at Right Proper Brewing. All skill levels welcome, and families are encouraged to join!

🔗 Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2971649

📅 See All Upcoming GBIV Events
There's always something happening at GBIV—from yoga and book groups to social gatherings and volunteer opportunities.

🔗 Browse the full calendar: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4001&club_id=940536

06/07/2026

This Week at GBIV! Join your neighbors for a week of connection, wellness, reflection, and community. Whether you enjoy gardening, movement, meaningful conversations, or meeting new people, there's something for everyone this week! Events on the GBIV calendar this week include Garden Group, Gentle Yoga with Mana, Together We Thrive: Understanding Grief & Loss, and GBIV at the Brookland Farmers Market.

Garden Group
Get your hands in the soil and connect with fellow gardeners! Share tips, learn together, and help cultivate community through gardening.

Gentle Yoga with Mana
Stretch, strengthen, and find your balance in this welcoming yoga class designed for all experience levels. Beginners are welcome.

Together We Thrive: Understanding Grief & Loss
Join a supportive conversation about grief, loss, resilience, and the ways community can help us navigate life's transitions.

GBIV at the Brookland Farmers Market
Stop by our table to say hello, learn more about GBIV, and connect with neighbors while enjoying the market. We love meeting new faces and catching up with familiar ones! At GBIV, we're building a stronger, more connected community—one conversation, one garden bed, and one neighbor at a time.

Learn more and register at: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4001&club_id=940536

06/05/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW: ☕ Coffee, Tea, and Conversation: Season of Transition 🍃

Life is full of transitions—some expected, some surprising, and many that leave us navigating the "messy middle." Join GBIV member Kate, Gerontologist, Longevity Practitioner, and Community Architect, for an engaging and supportive conversation about recognizing seasons of change, finding restoration, and building resilience through life's ongoing transitions.

This interactive workshop offers a welcoming space to reflect, learn, and connect with neighbors who are navigating their own journeys.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM

Whether you're experiencing a major life shift or simply looking for meaningful conversation and connection, we invite you to join us.

🔗 Learn more and register:

Join Kate, GBIV member and Gerontologist, Longevity Practitioner and Community Architect for a workshop focused on identifying seasons of transition, normalizing the messy middle, and finding restoration within a space that is continuously shifting.

06/04/2026

☕ Coffee, Tea, and Conversation: Season of Transition 🍃

Life is full of transitions—some expected, some surprising, and many that leave us navigating the "messy middle." Join GBIV member Kate, Gerontologist, Longevity Practitioner, and Community Architect, for an engaging and supportive conversation about recognizing seasons of change, finding restoration, and building resilience through life's ongoing transitions.

This interactive workshop offers a welcoming space to reflect, learn, and connect with neighbors who are navigating their own journeys.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM

Whether you're experiencing a major life shift or simply looking for meaningful conversation and connection, we invite you to join us.

🔗 Learn more and register:

Join Kate, GBIV member and Gerontologist, Longevity Practitioner and Community Architect for a workshop focused on identifying seasons of transition, normalizing the messy middle, and finding restoration within a space that is continuously shifting.

06/03/2026

🏡 Front Porch Friday is happening this week! 🏡

Looking for a relaxed way to connect with neighbors and friends? Join the Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village for Front Porch Friday on Friday, June 5, from 5:30–7:30 PM!

Pull up a chair, share a conversation, and enjoy an evening of laughter, connection, and community. There’s no agenda, just good company and the opportunity to strengthen the relationships that make Brookland such a special place to call home.

Whether you're new to the neighborhood or have been here for years, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Friday, June 5
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM

Learn more: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2955777

06/02/2026

Join the Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village at Annie's Ace Hardware for a workshop on Drywall Basics on Thursday!

Patch, Repair & Refresh: DIY Drywall Basics Workshop
Thursday, June 4 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Annie's Ace Hardware | 3405 8th Street NE

Have a hole from a doorknob? Cracks that keep reappearing? Curious about how drywall repair actually works? Join GBIV and Annie's Ace Hardware for a free, hands-on workshop covering patching, sanding, finishing, paint prep, and the essential tools every DIYer should have. Beginners are encouraged to attend, and participants are welcome to bring photos of problem areas and home repair questions.

Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2976229

05/31/2026

Hello Neighbors! Join us at the Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village this week for opportunities to learn, connect, create, and strengthen community throughout Brookland and beyond.

Mahjong Class
Wednesday, June 3 | 3:00–4:45 PM
Learn and play one of the world's most beloved strategy games. Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new to Mahjong, all are welcome.
Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2916933

GBIV Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, June 3 I 5:30-6:30 PM
Curious about Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village? Join us virtually to learn about membership, volunteering, programs, and ways to get involved in building a stronger, more connected community. Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2971620

Knitting Group Meet-UpWednesday, June 3 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Bring your knitting, crochet, or curiosity! Whether you're w orking on a project or learning for the first time, our knitting group offers a welcoming space to craft, chat, and connect.Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2756469

Patch, Repair & Refresh: DIY Drywall Basics WorkshopThursday, June 4 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Annie's Ace Hardware | 3405 8th Street NEHave a hole from a doorknob? Cracks that keep reappearing? Curious about how drywall repair actually works? Join GBIV and Annie's Ace Hardware for a free, hands-on workshop covering patching, sanding, finishing, paint prep, and the essential tools every DIYer should have. Beginners are encouraged to attend, and participants are welcome to bring photos of problem areas and home repair questions.
Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2976229

Front Porch Friday
Friday, June 5 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Pull up a chair and join neighbors for casual conversation, laughter, and community connection. No agenda—just good company and a chance to strengthen the ties that make Brookland feel like home.
More information: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2955777

GBIV @ Beacon House Day
Saturday, June 6 | 12:00–4:00 PM
Edgewood Recreation Center | 301 Franklin Street NEStop by and visit GBIV at Beacon House Day! We'll be sharing information about our programs, membership, volunteer opportunities, and ways to stay connected with neighbors. Come celebrate community with us and meet fellow Brooklanders.
Learn More & Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2985544

Coffee, Tea, and Conversation: Season of Transition
Saturday, June 6 | 2:00–3:30 PMJoin GBIV member Kate, Gerontologist, Longevity Practitioner, and Community Architect, for a thoughtful workshop focused on identifying seasons of transition, normalizing the "messy middle," and finding restoration within life's ongoing changes. This interactive conversation offers a welcoming space for reflection, learning, and connection.
Learn More & Register: https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=940536&item_id=2978715View the full calendar and register for all events:
https://brooklandvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=4001&club_id=940536We hope to see you this week!The GBIV Team

05/06/2026

🐝 The Brookland Buzz - May Issue -

Hi neighbors and friends of GBIV, April was a wonderful month here at GBIV! Our Spring Social on April 25th brought together 90 community members for an afternoon of connection, sharing, good food, and neighborly joy. We are so grateful to our sponsors (Waymo, Love Dental Studio, The Dew Drop Inn, ...

04/15/2026

🐝 The Brookland Buzz - Mid-April Issue -

Hi neighbors and friends of GBIV, Our Spring Social is fast approaching (April 25 from 3–5 PM), and it will be a joyful afternoon for all. If you haven’t yet registered, we hope you’ll join us! We also have several other exciting events happening, detailed below. An important update: Our mail...

04/01/2026

🐝 The Brookland Buzz - April Issue -

Hi neighbors and friends of GBIV, This month brings a number of exciting opportunities to connect, and I’m looking forward to sharing these moments with you. Our Spring Social is quickly approaching (April 25 from 3–5 PM), and it will be a joyful afternoon for all. If you haven’t yet registere...