Ms. Senior District of Columbia Pageant

Ms. Senior District of Columbia Pageant Held annually to select Ms. Senior D.C. who will represent her peers at the Ms. Senior America Pageant. DC women age 60 & older compete for the title.
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Thank you DC Department of Aging and Community Living for spotlighting our Children of Promise event this weekend. Hundr...
12/24/2020

Thank you DC Department of Aging and Community Living for spotlighting our Children of Promise event this weekend. Hundreds of children and families picked up warm coats, gift cards and toys. Thanks to the members of the D.C. Seniors Cameo Clubb and Trinity AME Zion Church for hosting and supporting our efforts.

#SeasonOfGiving: Thank you DC Seniors Cameo Club for bringing holiday joy to the children of the District – your dedication to serving our city is truly remarkable.

Enjoy more images from the 2020 Children of Promise Drive here: [email protected]/albums/72157717480482917" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/albums/72157717480482917 | Ms. Senior District of Columbia Pageant

12/10/2020
Serve DC - The Mayor's Office on Volunteerism and Partnerships

Nominate your Service Champion today by 12 pm. http://dcspiritofsericeawards.com/

Do you know a rockstar in volunteerism, civic engagement or philanthropy, who's committed to doing good in our communities, like Spirit of Service Champion, Trinette Chase, Miss Senior District of Columbia Ms. Senior District of Columbia Pageant?

If so, NOMINATE THEM TODAY at dcspiritofsericeawards.com.

Please like and share this post and use the hashtags below so the rockstars in your community can be recognized! #DCSpiritofServiceAwards #DoGoodDC

12/02/2020
Serve DC - The Mayor's Office on Volunteerism and Partnerships

As a Spirit of Service Champion, Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase is excited to team up with Serve DC to help kick-off Mayor Muriel Bowser's 2020 Spirit Service Awards. Hear from the Mayor about this exciting opportunity to nominate exemplary individuals and organizations in your community.

Visit DCSpiritOfServiceAwards.com and nominate the best of the best in civic engagement, philanthropy and service by Dec. 3rd Don’t forget to repost and share using #DCSpiritOfServceAwards #DoGoodDC

CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS!

Serve DC is proud to present Mayor Bowser's 2020 Demonstration of Commitment Spirit of Service Awards! Hear from Mayor Bowser on this exciting opportunity to NOMINATE exemplary individuals and organizations in YOUR COMMUNITY. Nominations end December 3!

Get involved at DCSpiritofServiceAwards.com and stay tuned as we countdown to the Spirit of Service red carpet! Rolling out January 14th, we want YOU there as we award honorees.

Use the tags #DoGoodDC #DemonstrationofCommitment #DCSpiritOfService to share your DC Spirit of Service story

As a Spirit of Service Champion, Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase is excited to team up with @servedc tohelp kick-off Mayo...
11/16/2020

As a Spirit of Service Champion, Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase is excited to team up with @servedc to
help kick-off Mayor Muriel Bowser's 2020 Spirit Service Awards. Hear from the
Mayor about this exciting opportunity to NOMINATE exemplary individuals and
organizations in YOUR COMMUNITY.
Visit DCSpiritOfServiceAwards.com and NOMINATE the best of the best
in civic engagement, philanthropy and service by Dec. 3rd
Don’t forget to repost and share using #DCSpiritOfServceAwards #DoGoodDC

11/11/2020
DC Department of Aging and Community Living

The ladies of the Cameo Club are celebrating 25 years. The ladies consist of women age 60 and older who competed for the title of Ms. Senior D.C. The club hosts showcases, kids in the community during the Christmas Holidays providing them with warm coats, toys, arts and crafts with the family and lunch.

In addition the club hosts a prom giveaway where teens receive gowns, gift certificates and accessories to help prepare them for the prom.

Visit www.dacl.dc.gov to find out more.

Check out their video!

#25Years: DACL celebrates the ladies of the Cameo Club on 25 years of elegance and community service. Congratulations! Thank you for being a great partner in the community. 👑💙

Cheers to 25 years! #DCCameoClub

Here is an article from the Afro-American Newspapers before the 2011 Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant.
10/07/2020
Former Senior Pageant Queens Reminisce about Reign | Afro

Here is an article from the Afro-American Newspapers before the 2011 Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant.

They’ll be singing, dancing, twirling, rhyming and struttin’ their stuff. Not the kids, but mature women from across the District who will be competing in the Ms. Senior DC Pageant later this month. The annual pageant, organizers say and past participants say, helps to dispel myths about aging i...

The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Daisy B Queen, from the Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 1988 and mother of Sheila Poole, Ms. Se...
09/15/2020
J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home: Landover / Hyattsville, Maryland (MD)

The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Daisy B Queen, from the Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 1988 and mother of Sheila Poole, Ms. Senior D.C. 2010 will be held on

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
JB Jenkins Funeral Home
7474 Landover Rd,
Landover, MD
Wake 9:30 am to 10:30 am, with the Services 10:30 until 11:30 am
In and Out Visitation during the wake.
Services may be viewed online at: www.jbjenkinsfuneralhome.com
Use the link below to send your expressions of love to the family.

https://www.jbjenkinsfuneralhome.com/obituary/daisy-queen

J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home provides complete funeral and cremation services to the Hyattsville Community as well as to the entire Washington, DC metropolitan area.

#LatePost Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase visited Black Lives Matter Plaza. Here are a few pictures.
08/11/2020

#LatePost Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase visited Black Lives Matter Plaza. Here are a few pictures.

Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2017 highlights in the Afro-American Newspaper "Sophisticated Settings."
07/23/2020

Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2017 highlights in the Afro-American Newspaper "Sophisticated Settings."

07/05/2020

We are missing the Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant this year but we have so many memories to share until we are able to host a safe event once again.

Here are highlights from the Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant 2019 through coverage from Telemundo.

The arrangements for Ms. Elaine S. Terry are as follows: ViewingJuly 1, 2020Johnson and Jenkins Funeral Home716 Kennedy ...
06/26/2020

The arrangements for Ms. Elaine S. Terry are as follows:

Viewing
July 1, 2020
Johnson and Jenkins Funeral Home

716 Kennedy St NW
Washington DC 20011
Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Gravesite Services will be held at
1 pm
FORT LINCOLN CEMETERY
3401 Bladensburg, Rd
Brentwood, MD
301-864-5090

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Elaine S. Terry, Ms. Senior D.C. 1998 a great force in the Ward 5 community for many years. The retired Emergency Room Nurse at Providence Hospital used her platform as Ms. Senior D.C. to advocate for the home health aide program and services for seniors.

Our prayers are extended to her family and all who knew her.

Queen Elaine S. Terry, you have earned your wings.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Elaine S. Terry, Ms. Senior D.C. 1998 a great force in the Ward 5 community f...
06/24/2020

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Elaine S. Terry, Ms. Senior D.C. 1998 a great force in the Ward 5 community for many years. The retired Emergency Room Nurse at Providence Hospital used her platform as Ms. Senior D.C. to advocate for the home health aide program and services for seniors.

Our prayers are extended to her family and all who knew her.

Queen Elaine S. Terry, you have earned your wings.

02/21/2020
DC Department of Aging and Community Living

Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant Photographer Selma Dillard highlighted by the Department of Aging and Community Living during #BlackHistoryMonth #collector #BlackMemorabilia #LocalHistory #Community

‪#BlackHistoryDC: Ms. Selma Dillard is a living history book. 📚 She makes sure to contribute to #BlackHistory daily by collecting African American art & artifacts. 🖼‬

‪Join Ms. Dillard as she shares why collecting is important to her. 🖤#DCValues #LiveBoldly #IAmBlackHistory ‬| DC Mayor's Office on African-American Affairs

A great interview with Ms. Senior America Esmeralda Hetrick. #AgeofElegance #MsSeniorAmerica #SeniorAmerica
02/12/2020
2.9.2020 Ms. Senior America 2019-Esmeralda Ybarra-Hetrick

A great interview with Ms. Senior America Esmeralda Hetrick. #AgeofElegance #MsSeniorAmerica #SeniorAmerica

Harrisburg resident, Esmeralda Ybarra Hetrick—Ms. Senior America 2019 is my guest along with her husband, Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick. She was crowned Ms. Senior America , but to the many she inspires, Harrisburg's, Esmeralda Hetrick has always been The Queen. Visit her on Facebook at: h...

02/06/2020
DC Department of Aging and Community Living

Celebrating Black History with Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase!

#BlackHistoryDC: Ms. Senior DC 2019, Trinette Chase, shared a bit about what Black History means to her with #DACL. 🖤✊🏿
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Stay tuned for more #BlackHistoryMonth stories from #DCSeniors throughout the month. Your History matters! 📚#IAmBlackHistory #LiveBoldly

Stay tuned for DC Mayor's Office on African Affairs events during Black History Month!

01/30/2020

Installation of the new officers for the DC Seniors Cameo Club this week. Congratulations to the 2020-2022 which include: Wendy D. Bridges, President; Sheila Poole, Vice President; Margaret Carter, Treasurer; and Elynore Herron, Secretary.

Thank you to the outgoing officers who include Vernelle C. Hamit, President; Wendy Bridges, Vice President; Thelma Morgan, Treasurer and Toni Jackson, Secretary. A special thank you to Thelma Morgan who has served as Treasurer for more than 15 years! We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to the Cameo Club and efforts to support the Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant as it fulfills the mission of Senior America.

Congratulations ladies and a thank you for all you do for the organization and in the community!

DC Seniors Cameo Club Installation of 2020-2022 Officers
01/30/2020

DC Seniors Cameo Club Installation of 2020-2022 Officers

More than 3,000 seniors attended the annual event hosted by the D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living.
01/30/2020

More than 3,000 seniors attended the annual event hosted by the D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living.

More than 3,000 seniors attended the annual event hosted by the D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living.

Congratulations to Shirley Rivens Smith, Ms. Senior D.C. 2009 for being recognized by Councilmember Anita Bonds at the 5...
01/29/2020

Congratulations to Shirley Rivens Smith, Ms. Senior D.C. 2009 for being recognized by Councilmember Anita Bonds at the 5th Annual Community Cornerstones Awards! She was one of 51 individuals who were nominated by members of their communities for the work they’ve done to make the District a better place.

Honored as a warrior of Justice and Equity.

Emma Ward, Ms. Senior D.C. 2011 attended the ceremony.

Congratulations!

#FBF Gladys Elliott Ms. Senior DC 1987. District of Columbia women age 60 and older apply today to compete for the oppor...
01/17/2020

#FBF Gladys Elliott Ms. Senior DC 1987.

District of Columbia women age 60 and older apply today to compete for the opportunity to be crowned Ms. Senior D.C. 2020.

The winner will represent her peers in the Ms. Senior America Pageant at Resorts Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ in October.

Apply online at https://dcoa.dc.gov/page/ms-senior-dc-pageant

01/08/2020
Senior Pageant Winner Hilariously Throws Herself On The Floor To Demonstrate a Life-Saving Tip

In case you missed today's Rachael Ray Show featuring Ms. Senior America Esmeralda Hetrick, First Runner up Sherri McGhie and Second Runner up Nancy Witter, here are the links below!

https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/video/senior-pageant-winner-hilariously-throws-herself-on-the-floor-to-demonstrate-a-life-saving

https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/video/over-60-pageant-winner-on-entering-ms-senior-america-her-no-1-beauty-tip

https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/video/65-year-old-senior-pageant-winner-shares-her-top-tips-for-looking-younger

Spunky senior pageant winner Nancy Witter shows what to do BEFORE you get to the point of "Help! I've fallen and I can't get up."

Senior America Pageant featured on Rachael Ray on Tuesday at 10 am. Check the link for more information!
01/06/2020
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Senior America Pageant featured on Rachael Ray on Tuesday at 10 am. Check the link for more information!

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More than 3,000 seniors attended the annual event hosted by the D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living.
12/20/2019

More than 3,000 seniors attended the annual event hosted by the D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living.

More than 3,000 seniors attended the annual event hosted by the D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living.

Watch out for pictures of our DC Seniors Cameo Club from the Mayor's 21st Annual Senior Holiday Celebration.
12/19/2019

Watch out for pictures of our DC Seniors Cameo Club from the Mayor's 21st Annual Senior Holiday Celebration.

#HeyQueen! 👑 Ms. Senior DC 2019, Trinette Chase wishes everyone a Happy Holidays! 🎄 #AgeFriendlyDC

Congratulations to Miss World Toni-Ann Singh who represented Jamaica in the competition!!
12/16/2019
Miss Jamaica crowned 2019 Miss World

Congratulations to Miss World Toni-Ann Singh who represented Jamaica in the competition!!

Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World on Saturday.

Congratulations to newly crowned Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tuni from South Africa!
12/09/2019

Congratulations to newly crowned Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tuni from South Africa!

Your new #MissUniverse is Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa 👑

Safeway prepares a Pre-Thanksgiving Meal for the DC Community. Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase and members of the D.C. S...
12/06/2019

Safeway prepares a Pre-Thanksgiving Meal for the DC Community. Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase and members of the D.C. Seniors Cameo Club participated and greeted those in attendance.

Safeway prepares a Pre-Thanksgiving Meal for the DC Community. Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase and members of the D.C. Seniors Cameo Club participated and greeted those in attendance.

Mayor's Arts Awards 2019
12/01/2019

Mayor's Arts Awards 2019

Hope to see you at the 20th Anniversary Feast of Sharing, Wednesday November 27, 2019, 9:30-1 pm at the Washington Conve...
11/13/2019

Hope to see you at the 20th Anniversary Feast of Sharing, Wednesday November 27, 2019, 9:30-1 pm at the Washington Convention Center. Enjoy a free holiday meal, live entertainment, free health screenings, exhibitors, free clothing distribution, prizes and more.

11/13/2019
Esmeralda Ybarra Hetrick—Ms. Senior America 2019

Here's a message and video from Ms. Senior America Esmeralda Hetrick! Congratulations again on your crowning!

BEAUTY STARTS WITHIN. GRACE STARTS WITH GOD.
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This young Mexican girl from Galveston, Texas, would have NEVER dreamed of being Ms. Senior America...although I loved singing, performing and posing from an early age! One of my earliest memories is of singing and dancing for the family in the kitchen with a broomstick!
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My first golden opportunity came in my senior year at Ball High, when I was asked to be Miss Maritime Day in 1971. I then represented Galveston in the Texas World Pageants of 1972 and 1973, where I placed as first runner-up in the former.
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In 1983, after my first husband Max Moore passed away, I was invited to replace Vikki Carr for the opening show of Rich Little, where I was accompanied by my band and members of the Houston Symphony Orchestra.
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I imagined a life full of singing and performing, but God had different plans.
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Flash forward thirty years later, living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, after a career in healthcare, community outreach/nonprofit work, publishing, and marketing consulting, I suddenly realized I had put my life dreams on hold. I had to do something to reconnect to my voice, and leverage all the experience I had in my community to help others to do the same! So after a little bit of prompting, I entered the Ms. Pennsylvania Senior America and won, then represented PA in the Ms. Senior America Pageant...and WON! (I still can’t believe it.)
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It is now my great honor and privilege to represent the needs and concerns of seniors throughout the nation. My health insurance background of working with Medicare/Medicaid products, representing underserved and diverse communities, plus as the founder of a non-profit, Estamos Unidos of Pennsylvania, and owner of the region’s first bi-lingual newspaper, La Voz Latina Central of PA, I have spent decades listening to and responding to the needs of my community. Now, I can take those skills and services nationally.
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My life philosophy statement for the Ms. Senior America Pageant is, “Don’t be defined by your circumstances.” Truly, I believe that is the mindset that got me through my humble beginnings from an immigrant family, to where I am today: Proud to be an American, and proud to represent the needs of Seniors.
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Thank you for taking the time to read this. We all have a “song” to sing. I would love to hear about your story and your song. I would love to know what you think are the most pressing issues facing Seniors, our beloved national treasure, across America!
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So, please, send me a message, and let’s connect!

11/11/2019
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Ms. Senior America National Pageant Final Resorts Casino Atlantic City, NJ October 24, 2019 Produced By Dr. Barbara Mauldin Edited By Don Hurley At Diving Ho...

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The Ms. Senior DC Pageant selects the woman who will represent her peers in the Ms. Senior America Pageant. Contestants are judged on a personal interview with a panel of judges, their philosophy of life, talent and their evening gown presentations.

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Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase during her Philosophy of Life and Evening Gown Presentations during the Second Preliminary of the Ms. Senior America Pageant.

Ms. Senior D.C. Trinette Chase's Talent Presentation as part of the 40th Annual Ms. Senior America Pageant.

Communication is key are the words of Ms. Senior DC Phyllis Jordan during the Philosophy of Life and Evening Gown segment. #MsSeniorAmericaPageant

She asks, have you ever wanted to be evil? Phyllis Jordan Ms. Senior DC sings Eartha Kitt's "I Wanna Be Evil" for her Talent Presentation during the Second Preliminary of the Ms. Senior America Pageant.

Our queen is off to a great start with her Introduction in the Second Preliminary of the Ms. Senior America Pageant. Here she is Ms. Senior DC Phyllis Jordan.

Ms. Senior D.C. Frances Curtis- Johnson performs her talent during the Second Preliminary of the Ms. Senior America Pageant.

Evening Gown and Philosophy of Life presentation for Ms. Senior D.C. Frances Curtis- Johnson.

Here is Ms. Senior D.C. Frances Curtis- Johnson's introduction during the First Preliminary of the Ms. Senior America Pageant. #AgingwithStyle

Ms. Senior DC Billie LaVerne Smith performs Duke Ellington's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" from Sophisticated Ladies during her talent presentation in the Ms. Senior America Pageant 2016. #MsSrAmPageant16 #MSA2016

Check out Ms. Senior DC during her Philosophy of Life and Evening Gown presentation.

ICYMI, Ms. Senior DC Wendy Bridges in the Evening Gown and Philosophy of Life segment of the Ms. Senior America Pageant 2015.

Ms. Senior America Top 10 Finalist Sandra Bears, Ms. Senior DC 2005 singing Etta James, "At Last" at the Showcase.

Ms. Senior D.C. Toni Jackson performing "On a Clear Day" during the talent segment of the Ms. Senior America Pageant Second Pageant Preliminaries. Jackson is one of 42 contestants competing for the title. The pageant will conclude tomorrow, Thursday, October 30 at 1pm.

District of Columbia hits the stage at the Ms. Senior America Showcase. The ladies of the D.C. Seniors Cameo Club perform to "Happy" by Pharrell Williams.

The long anticipated #Happy video featuring the ladies of the D.C. Seniors Cameo Club and a cameo from DCOA Executive Director John M. Thompson. EnJOY!

Members of the DC Seniors Cameo Club are practicing for more than just the upcoming Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant on Sunday, June 29th they are also practicing for #Happy. Check them out in this practice video.#MsSrDcPageant14

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I believe the 2019 Pageant made history! For the first time we’ll be caring our titles for 2019 as well as 2020 because of everything that going on in the entire world 🌎 right now! Unfortunately, there’s no Ms Senior DC Pageant for 2020! Just hold on ALL the future contestants because I have faith that you definitely have the opportunity to claim your title in 2021!
Ms. Senior D.C. 2019 winner Ms. Trinette Chase will welcome attendees at the Dance and Wellness Escape, Saturday, August 3, 2019. Former pageant winners will also be in attendance. Ms. Senior D.C. pageant winners represent a growing number of seniors in the Washington D.C. area who are actively participating in dance and wellness activities. They are living life to the fullness and open to new adventures. This your opportunity to encourage your parents and grandparents by bringing them to witness these role models and examples of health and wellness. This event is designed to influence everyone to age well. For tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-wellness-escape-tickets-60203492266?aff=eand
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Good Sunday my sweet Sister I know the pageant is June 30th what is the time and cost I'm bringing friends to see you Save me a few minutes and hugs please!! 💖🌹😘
NOW CASTING: SENIOR Beauty Pageant Winners and Contestants for new show. For more info or to submit, please EMAIL: [email protected]
I am so happy to have been selected to serve as Ms. Senior District of Columbia 2018! And I am working very hard daily to bring the title of Ms. Sr. America back to the Capitol City were is belongs! I hope you will be part of the delegation coming to Atlantic City in October to support me! Thank you all for encouragement and your kindness! Phyllis Jordan Ms. Senior District of Columbia 2018
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Dear DC Senior America Queen Phyllis; In the week before the Virginia Pageant, I read an article in the paper about selection and crowning of Phyllis Jordan as MS DC Senior America. Congratulations to you for your accomplishment! It was a delightful surprise to meet you in person at the Virginia Senior America Pageant on July 7, 2018. I want to thank you and all of the lovely past queens from the DC Pageant for your warm congratulatory support as I accepted the crown as MS VIRGINIA SENIOR AMERICA 2018! It was a thrilling moment. I'm honored and grateful for your generous and enthusiastic congratulations and extend the same to you. I look forward to seeing you and the DC pageant ladies in the coming year. With warmest regards, Alicia Windsong Diamond
The Luncheon with the Deputy Mayor was very productive! And there is work to do on combating isolation for our Seniors. Working together we can accomplish great things in 2018!
When is 2018 Pageant please, I'd like to attend.
Thank you Ms. Dillard for looking out for my husband at the March for our Lives today.
Dear Frances, On behalf of the American Kidney Fund, I'd like to invite you to attend our upcoming DC KIDNEYNATION Walk and Kidney Action Day on Saturday, September 9 from 11 am to 4 pm at The Yards Park at the Capitol Riverfront, near the Nationals Ballpark, 355 Water St SE, Washington DC 20003. Please RSVP 240-292-7047 or [email protected]