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The Chevy Chase At Home Speaker Series invites well-respected authors, journalists, academics, and experts to speak to our community.

Often nationally known, these speakers offer their expertise on a wide array of fascinating topics, including local history, current affairs, and personal well-being.

These free events bring thoughtful conversation and intellectual enrichment to the entire community. Generally held each month, they are open to our members and volunteers, as well as the wider community.

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Is Moving to a Retirement Community Right for You? with Alex S. Selezner

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00-1:00 pm

Are you considering a transition to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at some point in the future? It’s a significant life decision—one that can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’ve already begun visiting communities or the idea is simply in the back of your mind, having clear, reliable information can make the process far less daunting.

Chevy Chase At Home will host financial planner and retirement expert Alex Seleznev, Founder & Financial Planner, Capital Squared Financial, for an informative and thoughtful discussion designed to help you navigate this important choice. Drawing on both professional expertise and real-life examples, Alex will explore why many older adults consider transitioning to a CCRC and what distinguishes the various types of communities available. He will also demystify the financial side of the decision, including the differences between buy-in and rental models and the key factors to weigh when evaluating costs.

Planning ahead is essential, and this session will offer practical guidance on how to prepare for a potential move. Attendees will learn when to begin their research, how to organize finances effectively, and how to avoid some of the most common—and costly—mistakes people make when considering a transition of this kind.

A central part of the conversation will focus on comparing the costs and benefits of remaining at home versus moving to a CCRC. While financial considerations are certainly important, the discussion will also highlight non-financial factors, including peace of mind, access to care, and opportunities for social connection. Through real-life examples, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how others have approached this decision and what has contributed to successful transitions.

Finally, the presentation will address the broader impact such a move can have on lifestyle and family dynamics. From day-to-day routines to long-term planning, attendees will come away with a more complete picture of what life in a retirement community can offer—and how it may affect not only themselves but also their loved ones.

Alex Seleznev, MBA, CFP®, CFA, Founder & President of Capital Squared Financial, has been recognized as a 2024 Bethesda Magazine Top Financial Professional.

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Past topics and speakers have included:

Gulliver's Troubles: America in the Middle East

Aaron David Miller

Author and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for Internation Peace

Clear the Clutter: Declutter for Clarity & Freedom 
Chris Palmer  
Author and end-of-life expert

What Happened to Tucker Carlson?
Jason Zengerle
New York Times Magazine writer and political journalist

Golden Era at The Washington Post
Bob Levey
Retired Washington Post columnist

 

A Different Russia: Khrushchev and Kennedy
on a Collision Course

Marvin Kalb
Journalist and former host of Meet the Press


How Democrats Won–And Lost

Michael Kazin
Professor of history at Georgetown University

 

Lessons Learned and Adventures on the Appalachian Trail
Gary Windom 

 

Turning Family Stories into a Historical Novel
Christine Kessides
Author

Healthy Aging
Allison Aubrey
NPR Correspondent

 

Reinventing Yourself in Retirement
Dian Seidel
Climate scientist turned author


Aaron David Miller
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Chris Palmer


Jason Zengerle

Bob Levey
Bob Levey

Gary Windom
Gary Windom

Allison Aubrey
Allison Aubrey

Dian Seidel
Dian Seidal