Connect & Socialize
The Georgetown University Association of Retired Faculty and Staff (GUARFS) provides a number of opportunities throughout the year for retirees to connect with each other, enjoy cultural events and socialize. These include:
- guided tours of museums, galleries, and other sites of cultural and historical interest in the area; and
- luncheon meetings with featured speakers from the Georgetown community.
We offer a mix of in-person and virtual events. Not a paid-up member? Click here to join or pay your dues. Sign-up information will be sent in the GUARFS newsletter and special announcement emails will be sent in the GUARFS newsletter and special announcement emails.
Living in Retirement!
A two-session series: You can register for one or both sessions
This series is open to ALL GU Retirees
Resources To Support Staying In Your Own Home
Thursday, March 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Speakers
Denise Snyder, Executive Director, Foggy Bottom West End Village
www.vtvnetwork.org
fbwe.helpfulvillage.com
The Village-to-Village Network is a national, nonprofit organization that supports and connects Villages, which are member-driven groups that help people age in place. Find out what a Village is, what it offers, how to join. In the DMV alone, there are over 70 Villages.
Steve Gurney – Founder of the Positive Aging Community and the Positive Aging Sourcebook
www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com
Steve Gurney has dedicated his career to helping seniors make informed decisions about retirement. Learn about the many resources available through his organization to individuals, families and professionals.
Evaluating Senior Living Options
Thursday, March 13 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Speakers
Ginger Noce and Kristy Kennedy co-founders of Silver Bridges Consulting
www.silverbridgesconsulting.com
Navigating senior living options is complex, confusing and overwhelming. Gain an understanding of the types of senior living options available, learn about rates and fee structures, understand how senior living is regulated and oversight provided, hear about options to pay for senior living, and receive questions to ask when evaluating senior living communities.
To register for one or both sessions click here.