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🎉 Celebrate music, memory, and community at GNJ's Grand Finale Concert!

Join us for the Music Memory Café Grand Finale Concert on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center. This special afternoon of music, connection, and celebration is sponsored by GNJ through generous support from the Commission on Arts and Humanities and The Washington Home. Enjoy performances led by GNJ’s own Artistic Music Director, Bill Davis, and reconnect with the rhythm and joy that music brings to our lives.

This is more than a concert — it’s a celebration of community, memory, and the power of togetherness. We invite families, caregivers, and supporters to join GNJ for this joyful occasion. Lunch will be provided, and your presence helps support the work GNJ does every day to uplift our seniors through music, care, and creativity. RSVP by September 16 by calling 202-723-8668.

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Our Program and Services

With our decades of experience, the quality of our daycare services is incomparable. The main services offer by GNJ are daycare services for the elderly, recreational activities, and socialization for senior citizens who live in the District of Columbia. All essential activities for a healthier senior environment are here at GNJ.

As part of our goals, Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center has the ultimate objective to make a joyful, improved, and quality-driven life for all of its senior clients. Families are assured that the center can deliver its promise of quality life to their loved ones.

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OUR PROGRAMS

GNJ Alzheimer and Caregiver support and program

Alzheimer’s & Caregiver’s Support

Our Caregiver’s support groups rely on group processes to assist caregivers in developing new competencies and coping strategies related to their caregiver experience. We have created a comfortable setting to offer…

GNJ Congregate Meals Program

Congregate Meals

We offer free nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis. It is our practice to provide meals according to our participant’s nutritional needs and preferences. Our meals are catered daily by run Veggie Catering and consists of a varied menu that is healthy and delicious…

GNJ Senior Day Care counseling program

Counseling

We have two Social Workers who are licensed professionals and able to deliver counseling and referral services over the phone, in-person, or via electronic communication. We provide individual counseling to our caregivers and psycho-social wellness intervention…

GNJ Geriatric Daycare Services

Geriatric Daycare Services

The GNJ Center provides geriatric daycare services Monday through Friday. This is a very important outlet for family caregivers and is extremely essential for the participant. Our daycare program offers socialization, activities, a nutritious meal, and necessary supervision to those individuals who are socially isolated or in need of essential care…

GNJ Senior Day Care Center Health Promotions

Health Promotions

Our Health promotions program is provided by our registered nurses, physical fitness experts, and physical, occupational, nutritional, and speech therapy consultants, who are on site as scheduled to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles through health education, wellness screenings, nutrition, and physical fitness…

GNJ Senior Day Care Center Recreation/Socialization program

Recreation/Socialization

The participants at the GNJ Center enjoy daily socialization through a variety of recreational programs and through establishing friendshipswith their peers. It is our goal to provide programs and educational opportunities to allow our participants to function as independently as possible in order to remain in their home environment…

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Join Club Memory® – A Stigma-Free, Supportive Community

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Are you or someone you care about experiencing memory challenges? At Club Memory®, we provide a safe, informal, and supportive environment for individuals with memory concerns and their care partners (spouses, partners, neighbors, family, or friends). Our community is designed to reduce stigma while offering engaging activities that foster connection, conversation, and well-being.

When and Where: We meet both online via Zoom and in person, with options for phone participation on weekdays. Club Memory® serves all wards in the District of Columbia, ensuring that everyone can find a convenient way to participate.
How to Join: To join Club Memory®, simply reach out to one of our program managers:
Sharon Sellers: Sselle7@jhmi.edu | 202-660-6957
Marisela Bolanos: Mbolano3@jhmi.edu | 202-660-5604

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 2023-2024 Accomplishments

In 2023 and 2024, the Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Center launched key initiatives like the first King & Queen Pageant and an LGBTQ+ event, enhancing senior engagement. We received a $75,000 Alzheimer's grant, expanded our "Caregiver's Lounge," and collaborated with UDC, YMCA, and Howard University to boost wellness and cognitive health. Our "Music Memory Café" and Creative Arts Project highlighted our commitment to innovative senior care.
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OUR EVENTS

“Caregivers Support Group”

Every 3rd Sat. 11am - 1pm 4817 Blagden Avenue NW
Washington, DC

Please joining us in the “Caregivers Support Group” every 3rd Saturday from 11am to 1pm at the GNJ Senior Day Care Center located at 4817 Blagden Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. The support group is open to all District of Columbia Caregivers. For more information and registration please contact the Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center at 202-723-8537.

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Caring for a Cause: Supporting DC Seniors

Join Caring Transitions of Washington, DC – North in making a difference for local seniors by participating in our Caring for a Cause auction! Your donations will help fund essential services at the Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center, providing seniors with quality care, socialization, health education, and therapeutic services.
How You Can Help:
📅 Donate Auction Items:
March 10 – April 5, 2025
🖥️ Live Online Auction:
April 10 – April 30, 2025
📦 Auction Item Pickup:
May 3, 2025

Your generosity helps create a safe and supportive environment for seniors while giving caregivers peace of mind.
Get Involved Today!
📞 (202) 982-1100

📧 HelloDC@caringtransitions.com
Every donation brings us one step closer to enhancing the lives of DC seniors. Thank you for your support!

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Celebrate Music & Community at GNJ’s Memory Café – Join Us Sept 30!

🎶 Join us for GNJ’s Music Memory Café Grand Finale Concert on September 30th! Enjoy a joyful afternoon of live music, connection, and community led by Artistic Music Director Bill Davis, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center. Lunch will be provided, and we kindly ask that you RSVP by September 16 by calling 202-723-8668.
This special event is proudly sponsored by GNJ through a grant from the Commission on Arts and Humanities and The Washington Home.

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