November 3, 2022
LaVerne’s Story
“Around Town DC has been my salvation” says LaVerne Holmes, 72. She lives alone, and three of her close friends died in 2020. “Getting used to the ‘new normal’ has been an adjustment,” she says.
But then a friend told LaVerne about Around Town DC, and she was quickly hooked. “From the beginning, I loved the variety of programs offered,” she says. Today, she is active in yoga three days a week, and she has enjoyed classes about African American art, decluttering, and cooking. “I didn’t know I could dance until I began Ruth’s Zumba classes. She always puts a smile on my face!” LaVerne says.
“The staff work hard to offer quality programs and select the most knowledgeable and caring educators,” she adds. “They’ve done an extraordinary job.”
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