Madeleine Albright + GV

The Honorable madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State. Photo by Platon.

By Lynn Golub-Rofrano, Executive Director, Georgetown Village

Georgetown Village is delighted to announce that former Secretary of State and New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Albright has agreed to meet with us via a Zoom webinar on Thursday, May 28, at 5:30 pm to talk about her latest book, Hell and Other Destinations. This program is part of Georgetown Village’s “Opening New Doors” series.

In her inspiring memoir, Madame Albright reflects on the final stages of her career with candor and wit. When leaving office as America’s first female secretary of state in 2001, she was asked how she wished to be remembered. “I don’t want to be remembered,” she answered. “I am still here and have much more I intend to do.” As a neighbor and supporter of Georgetown Village, she understands and will speak to our important mission—neighbors helping neighbors stay engaged and thrive as we grow older.

Bill Plante, renowned former CBS news correspondent and Georgetown Village board member, will moderate the conversation and, if there is time, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions using the Zoom chat function. Because of the importance of this event, we are inviting the other 22 Villages in the greater Washington area to participate as well as the public.

The demand for Georgetown Village services has grown exponentially over the last months as we help with meal preparation, grocery shopping, rides to doctors, and enhanced educational and cultural services that enrich the lives of our members staying at home. We had to postpone our annual spring benefit, and today your support is needed more than ever. Your contribution of $100 will include participation in the program and a copy of Hell and Other Destinations with an autographed bookplate.

Georgetown Village hopes that you will join us on May 28 for what will surely be a stimulating and enjoyable hour of discussion with one of the world’s leaders and our esteemed neighbor. Please click below to register and donate so that you can participate and receive a copy of the book. Registration and payment by credit card must be received by May 27 and payment by check by May 25. Once you have registered and made your donation, we will send you information on how to join the conversation on Zoom. Here is the information for those who wish to register online.

Please direct questions to the GV office at (202) 999-8988 or e-mail Lynn Golub-Rofrano. If you are unable to attend this event but would like to support Georgetown Village, please visit our website to make a donation.