mayjune2final15 - Hollin Hall Senior Center

Hollin Hall Senior Center for Creative Retirement
Striving to Educate, Enlighten, Enrich, and Empower
the Mount Vernon Community since 1983!
Celebrating 32 Years in Mount Vernon!
1500 Shenandoah Road Alexandria, Virginia 22308
703-765-4573, TTY 711, FAX 703-768-1572 Hours: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Hollin Hall Senior Center
Calendar for May/June 2015
Center of Excellence 2006 and 2010:
Team HHSC: Julie Ellis, Director
Assistants: Patti Bruch, Becky Bilowus,
Veronica Cartier, Edna Rogers, Joan Watkins, LaMond Averett , Kate DeAngelis
and our 100 plus Volunteers!
Member of the National Institute of Senior Centers
Hollin Hall Advisory Council Managed Website by Steve Gallo:
http:www.hollinhallseniorcenter.org
Facebook Page Managed by Volunteer, Rafael Perez
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable
accommodations will be provided upon request. For more information, call 703-324-4600, TTY 711.
Vision of Neighborhood and Community Services
A thriving Fairfax County where all individuals can reach their fullest potential and
communities are empowered and engaged.
Mission of Neighborhood and Community Services
We bring people and resources together to strengthen the well-being of individuals and
communities.
A Fairfax County, Va., publication
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs
March 2015
2 May/June 2015
2015 Advisory Council Members
Ann Allman, Hedy Bernal Jan Kestyn, James Krebs,
Nick Marin, Francie Miller, Virginia Moore, Joan Randall,
Al Romaneski, Irene Rouse, Noralee Smith, Joan Watkins
Alternate: Marcia Davis
Newly Elected Officers are:
President, Virginia Moore; Vice-President, Irene Rouse; Secretary, Joan Randall;
And Co-Treasurers, Joan Watkins and James Krebs
Meetings: First Thursday of Every Month, 10 a.m. Room 217
All Encouraged to Attend!
May 7
June 4
Dance for Parkinson's is offered at the Hollin Hall Senior Center through Bowen
McCauley Dance. BMD is the only dance company in the Metropolitan-DC area to provide Dance for
PD-free weekly dance classes for people with Parkinson Disease and their care-partners. Lucy Bowen
McCauley, BMD’s Artistic Director and founder, is “… honored to bring dance to people with this
disease.” Besides the health benefits, dance takes the mind and spirit away from the thoughts of
disease, disability and social isolation.
Dance for PD® originated with the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Parkinson Group and the Mark Morris Dance Group.
At the invitation of MMDG and PFNCA, McCauley received training and certification in March 2008 to
teach these fun and innovative classes. (For more information about the program, visit the official Dance
for PD Web site at http://www.bmdc.org/outreach/dance-for-pd).
When participating in the dance program, people with the disease report a decrease in physical
symptoms and improved psychological and emotional benefits. One participant taking the class simply
stated, “I lose my symptoms when I’m there.”
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets at Hollin Hall every 1st Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Room 112.
Dance for PD meets the other Wednesdays throughout the month at 1 p.m. in room 112.
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May/June 2015 Highlights
Hollin Hall Senior Center for Creative Retirement
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Special Programs/Reservations Requested: Special programs are a one-time
program that requires any interested member to sign up for. Reservations are requested. The
notebook is on the First Floor in the Orange Binder in Foyer as you enter the building.
Feedback has been positive on the placement of the Orange Binder. Thank you for
embracing change!
 DROP- IN = Members do not need to sign up to attend program or activity. If you continue with
the group, make sure that you are added to the Club Roster in the Main Office.
 Open to the Public: Anything that has been advertised as such, in-house or as a local news
release.
 Sign Up in Main Office: Charter Trips, Pot Lucks or any event requiring payment
 Wednesday Trip of Necessity: NOTE: Now in Purple Binder on Lobby Sideboard
Please Note:
We support and appreciate all of our community guest speakers sharing their knowledge and
expertise with our membership. Hollin Hall Senior Center is a Fairfax County Center with the Department of
Neighborhood and Community Services. Our guest speakers are informed in advance that they may not take
names, phone numbers, and addresses, suggest that students take a paid class with them outside the center or hold a
drawing while here at the center. They MAY distribute business cards and handouts upon request. Hollin Hall
Senior Center, Department of Neighborhood and Community Services does not and cannot endorse the businesses
presenting at the center. Thank you.
May 2015 – Celebrating 50 Years Since the Signing of the
Older Americans Act – seniors taking charge of their health, getting engaged
in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others
Hollin Hall Senior Center
for Creative Retirement
Healthy Choices Coffee Hour - Join Maggie Britvec for muffins and
coffee and discuss this week's WASHINGTON POST’S Health Section.
Fitness Equipment Training
In order to use the Fitness Room at Hollin Hall, you will need to attend
the 15 to 30 minute Orientation offered monthly; the 1st Monday of every
month. Just show up! Wear sneakers and dress comfortably.
Wednesdays
10 a.m., Room 103
Monday, May 4
12:45 p.m.
Room 102
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Ikebana International – Alexandria
WORKSHOP – Sogetsu School; Arrangements featuring rocks
Presented by Sally Lloyd - Drop-In
Blood Pressure Checks
Presented by INOVA Mount Vernon
Wednesday, May 6
9:30 a.m.
Room 109
Wednesday, May 6
10 a.m. – first floor
Turning Points in Modern History
May 8 – 1903 Kitty Hawk and Powered Flight and 1904 The RussoJapanese War
May 22 – 1928 The Discovery of Penicillin and 1942 The Dawn of the
Atom
Military History Discussion Group – Drop-In
May 11 – April 1865 presented by George Kralovec
May 25 – Memorial Day – Center Closed
2nd/4th Friday,
May 8 & May 22
10 a.m.
Room 218
Drop-In
nd th
2 /4 Monday,
May 11, 10:00 a.m.
Room 217
Cozy Mystery Book Club will be discussing “In Dublin’s Fair City” by
Rhys Bowen [a Molly Murphy Mystery Series]
See Patti Bruch, Assistant, for Book
New York Memories
The Plaza Hotel, New York, 100 Years of History
Reservations Required. Sign up in Orange Binder
Third Friday with the Mount Vernon Swing Band
Monday, May 11
1 p.m.
Room 203
Friday, May 15
10:30 a.m.
Room 216
Friday, May 15
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Room 112
Open to All in the Community! $4 at the Door!
Live Band—Owen Hammett, conductor
Refreshments
Join us monthly for our “Welcome” Orientation With Hostess, Jan
Kestyn; a wonderful opportunity to tour the center with one of our
volunteers. You can ask questions and learn more about center
programs and volunteer opportunities.
Bazaar Crafter Workshop
Come join the fun as we “craft” throughout the year for items to sell @ the
Annual Bazaar. No experience necessary! Sign up in Orange Binder
Visiting Chef Cooking Demo with Peter Lattu! As he
Tantalizes your Taste Buds with a classic Jambalaya
Model Railroad Club
History of the New York City Subway System
How they did the impossible 100 years ago
Coffee and Doughnuts, Too! – Drop In
Movie Night, Third Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. featuring
BOYHOOD, 2014
May 21
Avant-Garde, Old, New, Funny and Some Sad. Popcorn. Beverage.
Free!
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Hollin Hall Book Club will be discussing
"Joy in the Morning” by P.G. Wodehouse
Monday, May 18
1 p.m.
Cozy Corner - 203
Tuesday, May 19
10 a.m.
Room 109
Wednesday, May 20
12:30 p.m.
112 Kitchen
Thursday, May 21
10 a.m., Room 213
Thursday, May 21
5:30 p.m., Room 218
Wednesday, May 27
Room 216
1:00 p.m.
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Hollin Hall Senior Center houses the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society, Second Floor, Room 214.
Below are some upcoming trainings. The general meetings are held every third Tuesday at 1 p.m. in
Room 112, First Floor
Mount Vernon Genealogical Society’s Training Class Schedule for 2015
Mar 10, 2015 - Webinar by Judy Russell on "Chancery Court Records." 10-12 noon, room 201.
Apr 22, 2015 - Using “One Note” with Jim Fisher. 10-12 noon, room 201.
May 12, 2015 – Using the DAR Library with Sharon MacInnes. 10-12 noon, room 201
May 21, 2015 – Organize and Manage Your Research with Chuck Mason. 10-12 noon, room 201.
Jun 9, 2015 - "Using Family Tree Maker" with Chuck Gerhart. 10-12 noon, room 201.
Jul 2015 - no class will be held
Aug 2015 - no class will be held
Sep 24, 2015 - 'Bring your Stumping Points to our Roundtable," facilitated by Sharon Hodges. 10-12
noon, Room
201.
MVGS General Meeting
May 19 and June 16 at 1 p.m. in Room 112 – The DAR-Not Just for Females
and Certainly Not Just for Patriots! by Eric Grundset and The Treasure Chest Known As FamilySearch
by Carol Petranek – Free and Public Invited
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Creative Aging
Festival Events and
Programs at Hollin
Hall
Senior Center
for Creative
Retirement
MAY 2015
Check out other events by going on
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults
and then click CREATIVE AGING
FESTIVAL May 2015
Dance for People with Parkinson's
Disease through Bowen McCauley
Dance
Every Wednesday except the first at 1
p.m., Room 112
Poetry Readings:
Reunion Tour of “Tuesdays at
Two”
Tuesday, May 5 at 11 a.m.
Room 112
BMD is the only dance company in the Metropolitan-DC area to
provide Dance for PD-free weekly dance classes for people with
Parkinson Disease and their care-partners. Lucy Bowen McCauley,
BMD’s Artistic Director and founder, is “… honored to bring dance to
people with this disease.” Besides the health benefits, dance takes
the mind and spirit away from the thoughts of disease, disability and
social isolation.
Dance for PD® originated with the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Parkinson Group
and the Mark Morris Dance Group. At the invitation of MMDG and
PFNCA, McCauley received training and certification in March 2008
to teach these fun and innovative classes. (For more information
about the program, visit the official Dance for PD Web site at
http://www.bmdc.org/outreach/dance-for-pd).
When participating in the dance program, people with the disease
report a decrease in physical symptoms and improved psychological
and emotional benefits. One participant taking the class simply stated,
“I lose my symptoms when I’m there.”
”Tuesdays at 2” will be doing readings from their latest
published book, ‘Gathering the Flow and Letting it Go. Mary
McElveen, Poet Laureate Emeritus of the City of Alexandria will
be our Special Guest. Lite Lunch Follows.
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Conversations Around A Square
Table
Tuesdays at 2
Cozy Corner
May 5
May 12
Conversations around human potential and creativity. Special
guest speakers the month f May to honor and discover
CREATIVITY in our lives.
Guest Speakers:
Janet Storme, Choreographers Collaboration Project (CCP);
Joy of Movement 5/5
Barry Sperling: Juggling 101
5/12
Marsha Conway: Drumming 101 5/26
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May 26
Ladies Day Tea to Celebrate
Spring with the Art of Flowers,
from the French Impressionists to
Georgia O’Keeffe, Presentation by
Joan Hart, Art Historian and
Author
Wednesday, May 6,
10:30 a.m.
Room 218
Georgia O’Keeffe once observed that “nobody sees a flower--really—it is so small---we haven’t time, like to have a friend
takes time.” Her solution? Her giant poppies, lilies, and irises,
that are still so popular today. This program will celebrate not
only O’Keeffe’s flowers, but the blossoms of the French
Impressionists, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, and Matisse, among
others. Plus works from the current exhibition at the Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts, “Van Gogh, Manet, and Matisse: The Art
of Flowers,” will be highlighted.
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‘Siete de Mayo’
Thursday, May 7
Noon
Room 112
‘THE BAND’- Hollin Hall’s Finest Sound under the directorship
of Veronica Cartier. Come enjoy the Taco Bar a la Patricia and
Julia.
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Hollin Hall Art Show50+ Artists Display their Art
Come join us in the afternoon on these two days. Enjoy the fine
blend of artistic talents. Items will be for sale from participating
artists and sculptors.
Open to the Community. Refreshments Served
On Saturday it is for the Young and Young at Heart
 Our very own Chalk Fest! The community is invited to
create chalk drawings out in front of the center! The
event is open to artists, families, and kids of all ages.
Enjoy chalk painting outside then come indoors at 1 p.m.
for
 Pinch Pots, an Intergenerational Program
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Seed pots are an important part of Native American culture.
The most important seeds and grain that you have are the
seeds and grain that you are going to plant next year. This pot
is designed to look pretty and protect your seeds from rodents.
The goal of this class is to promote seed saving and teach
a little bit about naked clay which is hand formed and fired once
May 8, 1-3 p.m. First Floor
May 9, Noon-3 , First Floor
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to make a porous clay pot suitable for saving large seeds like
corn, beans and squash. Also, we talabout decorating ceramics
objects without glaze A.K.A. naked clay pot For those with two
thumbs, I will also cover coil forming
and other forming methods to achieve similar shapes.
Introduction to the Labyrinth
Off Site Location:
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
Riverside Road
May 11, 1 p.m.
The labyrinth that has become common in places of worship is
a walking path for meditation, pilgrimage and prayer. The
interest in labyrinths in the US began in the early 90s when a
priest from the Episcopal cathedral in San Francisco became
interested in the 14th century labyrinth at Chartres cathedral in
France. The Rev. Lauren Artris began teaching around the
country on the use of the labyrinth and published a book on the
subject. Since that time, labyrinths have been painted on large
floor canvasses, painted on concrete, laid out in stones in
gardens, and crafted in elaborate tile mosaics by communities
who offer them not only as a source of spiritual support and hep
to their own members, but often to people in the surrounding
neighborhood. That is certainly the intent of St. Aidan’s
labyrinth on our property. It lets us offer a place for grounding
and centering to our neighbors who, though they may not be
interested in church, can benefit from walking this sacred path
of peace.
The church’s outdoor labyrinth is a little over forty feet in
diameter and is modeled after the path at Chartres. There are
no wrong turns in the labyrinth and following the path will
always lead you to the center. The walk to the center and back
is about a quarter of a mile. Many people who have trouble
sitting still to meditate find that walking the path occupies the
body and frees the mind and soul to engage in meditation.
Some walk very slowly, some take prayer intentions on the walk
with them, some stop along the way to let the last thought or
insight sink in. There is no wrong way to walk the labyrinth.
On May 11th we will talk bit about the history of labyrinths and I
will make some suggestions about how others approach the
walk. Then you will be invited to make your own journey. If the
weather is bad, we will use the indoor labyrinth painted on the
floor of our sanctuary. John Baker looks forward to sharing this
resource.
John Baker has been an Episcopal priest for twenty years and
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Wednesday
May 13
10 a.m.
Room 109
Ancient Art Movement Dance with
Carmen Shippy
May 14, 1-3 pm.
Room 112
HHSC Theater Group:
Play readings
May 27, 1 p.m.
Room 218
the Rector of St. Aidan’s for 15 years. He became interested in
the labyrinth in his first year out of seminary and has been
involved in the construction of several labyrinths and has led
workshops and retreats using the labyrinth.
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Glam Day--Neighboring Hair Cuttery joins us for hair stylin’ and
photo shoot. Need a haircut and trim? New style to sport? Sign
up for a morning of Pampering.
MAX: 8 FREE! Sign Up in Orange Binder
Ancient Art Movement Dance with Carmen Shippy
Ms. Carmen Shippy, 63, a retired professional with a long
interest in and love for dance, specifically designed Ancient Art
Movement Dance (AAMD) for 55+ adults. Her AAMD
instruction uses movements and techniques drawn from belly
dance and modern dance, which strengthen the core,
encourage flexibility and correct alignment, and facilitate greater
dexterity in the hands and feet.
Ms. Shippy uses healthy props, which she will provide at the
workshop. These props consist of gold and silver dance canes,
billowy veils, and coin-embellished hip scarves. In addition to
these props, Ms. Shippy incorporate lively music from various
cultures to complement the ancient techniques. In conducting
the workshop, Ms. Shippy will first demonstrate the movement,
and then she and her troupe members will assist participants in
the correct execution of the movements. Adjustments in
techniques will be offered for those with physical limitations.
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PERFORMANCE/EVENT: Play readings
DESCRIPTION: Two brief play readings by actors holding
scripts, using minimal props and costume items. No stage
setting is needed. Actors read their parts in place and rely only
on voice, arm and hand motions, and simulated entrances and
exits to create the atmosphere of a conventional staged scene.
One reading is a comic sketch, and the other is a farce written
for a university Dramatic Composition course.
SYNOPSIS OF PLAYS:
1. Title: The Rehearsal.
Characters: 3 women, 2 men, 1 narrator.
Plot: A theater group is rehearsing a melodrama,
reading from a handwritten script written by the director, with
terrible penmanship. The actors try to decipher the script,
but the audience also chuckles at the interplay among the
characters. The actors eventually depart from the script and
everything falls apart.
2.
Title: The Exchange.
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Characters: 3 men, 2 women, 1 narrator.
Plot: A judge, assisted by an imp, keeps a ledger of
clients who want the judge to take away their miseries.
The ledger records each client’s willingness to accept
another misery in exchange for his or her own difficulty or
burden. As clients begin to return, begging to void their
contracts, the imp is slyly gleeful over the weaknesses of
mankind the difficulties that beset them, and the judge
deserts his office, disgusted by an ungrateful lot of fools.
.
Refreshments Served.
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Forty + Dance Performance with
Jane Franklin Dance Troupe,
Thursday, May 28,
12:30 p.m. Room 112
Forty + Dance Performance with Jane Franklin Dance Troupe,
developed by Jane Franklin, is a group of performers past the
age of 40. Forty+ dancers meet weekly with a local
contemporary choreographer to develop a work for
performance. The repertory for Forty+ is maintained year
round, and performances frequently take place at centers
serving older adults. Forty+ engages with community
participants so all may enjoy the expressive, rehabilitative, and
restorative power of dance. Forty+ is open to people of all
physical facility, at any age, regardless of previous experience
in the performing arts. Engage with the creative process! Forty
+ conducts workshops and performances throughout the metro
area and has performed for the United States Environmental
Protection Agency “Diversity Day,” in concert programs for Jane
Franklin Dance, and was presented at Atlas INTERSECTIONS
Festival in Washington DC.
This performance/participation hour will include works by local
contemporary choreographers including Shannon Quinn,
Artistic Director of Revisions Dance Collaborative, resident
company at Dance Place, Sandra Atkinson, Artistic Director of
Light Switch Dance Theatre, Jane Franklin, Artistic Director of
Jane Franklin Dance and works by company members Sean
Miller & Leslie Noble, and Emily Crews.
The participation portion of the hour incorporates exercises to
gently encourage flexibility, strength, balance and coordination.
Participants begin with chairs in a circle, and move as a group
or with a partner in forms that are fun, expressive, and danced
to lively and well-remembered oldies, Latin rhythms and catchy
songs. The physical benefits are undeniable. Dance uses the
whole body and offers a heart healthy workout, whether you are
seated, standing and especially when having fun. The hour is
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Explore your Growth Journey
through the Healing Power of the
Mandala
directed by Jane Franklin, who holds an M.F.A from The Ohio
State University as a University Fellow and is certified by the
Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Studies
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Explore your Growth Journey through the Healing Power of the
Mandala
Union of Heaven and Earth by Jenny Speckels, 2008
May 28,10am-12pm
Room 109
What is a Mandala?
Mandala is an ancient symbol for wholeness and harmony.
A written mandala is made up of a number of concentric circles,
inside which bright, positive, meaningful words are written. As
we write words of love, gratitude, peace, and harmony, the
power of those words is poured into the mandala. The process
of writing the words heals and revitalizes us. When the mandala
is completed, it continuously radiates this healing energy to
humanity and the world of nature.
Why should modern people feel compelled to draw circles
and create mandalas?
This workshop invites you to explore your own life’s journey and
your creative spirit through mandala exploration, painting and
reflection. The practice of painting is joyful, healing and
meditative. Through guided meditations we'll contact our
creative source, the inner artist that resides in us all.
As part of the workshop experience you will complete your own
mandala, reflecting your inner life, your growth your beauty and
your aliveness and aspirations.
All art supplies will be provided.
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Creative Aging Events at Hollin Hall are Free and Open to the Public. Call 703-765-4573, TTY 711 for More Information.
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will
be provided upon request. For more information, call 703-324-4600, TTY 711.
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Highlights
for
June 2015
Hollin Hall Senior Center
for Creative Retirement
Healthy Choices Coffee Hour - Join Maggie Britvec for muffins and
coffee and discuss this week's WASHINGTON POST’S Health Section.
Fitness Equipment Training
In order to use the Fitness Room at Hollin Hall, you will need to attend the
15 to 30 minute Orientation offered monthly; the 1st Monday of every
month. Just show up! Wear sneakers and dress comfortably.
Nutritionist Visit with Maureen Mallette – Jeffrey’s Catering
Everyone Welcome!
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Ikebana International – Alexandria Workshop
Wednesdays
10 a.m.
Room 103
Monday, June 1
12:45 p.m.
Room 102
Monday, June 1
11:45 a.m.
Room 103
Wednesday, June 3
OFFSITE
Blood Pressure Checks
Presented by INOVA Mount Vernon
Wednesday, June 3
10 a.m. – first floor
Vicki Binkley presents a Program on Move Planning and Downsizing
w/Eileen Spata of TAD Relocation –
Wednesday, June 3
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Room
All are Welcome – Sign up in Orange Binder - Refreshments Provided
Cozy Mystery Book Club –will be discussing
“Hiss and Hers” by M.C Beaton [Agatha Raisin Series]
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Travels w/Conne! - Costa Rica Pura Vida Costa Rica is the subject of Conne
Rubinstein’s next presentation in her series of creative DVD travelogues. In 2006, Conne
and her husband Mark traveled with Overseas Adventure Travel to this birthplace of
ecotourism. They traveled by bus, kayak, raft, boat, horseback, zip line and on foot to rain
and cloud forests, a mangrove swamp, and through the forest canopy. They
photographed all kinds of flora and fauna, including huge crocodiles, many varieties of
monkeys, many colorful birds, and the most colorful of all, the Costa Rican national bird,
the elusive Quetzal. The trip also included a home and school visit and a stop at a coffee
plantation. This 50 minute video provides a good introduction to the travel opportunities of
Costa Rica.
NEW
Jerry Jennings “For the Love of Poetry”. Listen, read, enjoy and
experience Poetry. Sign Up in Orange Binder.
Monday, June 8
1 p.m.
Room 203 – Cozy Corner
Wednesday, June 10
10 a.m.
Room 201
First session, Thursday,
June 11, 10 a.m.
Cozy Corner
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Turning Points in Modern History
June 12 – 1969 Walking on the Moon and 1972 China Enters the World
Balance
June 26 – 1989 The Fall of the Berlin Wall and 2004 The Rise of Social
Media
NOTE: No Meetings During July and August
Military History Discussion Group
June 8 – A Hard Fought Ship: The Story of HMS Venomous – John
Rogarrd
June 22 – Assault Helicopter Operations, Vietnam 2nd Corp, July66-July
67 – Henry Schwarz
Join us monthly for our “Welcome” Orientation With Hostess, Jan
Kestyn; a wonderful opportunity to tour the center with one of our
volunteers. You can ask questions and learn more about center
programs and volunteer opportunities
Bazaar Crafter Workshop
Come join the fun as we “craft” throughout the year for items to sell @ the
Annual Bazaar. No experience necessary! Sign up in Orange Binder
Ian Temple Roberts will take us through his journey which resulted in
the publishing of his truly remarkable book of photography- Hidden in
Plain Sight- Moments of Beauty. Guided by years of wandering fine arts
galleries as a boy with art-minded parents; by pouring over books chosen
as prizes at school and by walking slowly through English Churches and
stately homes he developed a clear call to say something about how his
eyes had been opened to “art” and “beauty”.
Reservations Required. Sign Up in Orange Binder.
Annual Summer Cook-out! – Come celebrate those lazy, hazy days of
summer with an old-fashioned cook-out with burgers and hotdogs and
cold lemonade. $3.00 for entrée and bring a side dish or dessert to
share. Sign up and Pay in Main Office
Model Railroad Club
Enjoy Coffee & Coffee Cake
A Look at the Southern Pacific Railroad and The famous Daylights;
The most beautiful Train in the world
Reservations Required. Sign up in the Orange Binder
Movie Night, Third Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. featuring
Four Weddings and A Funeral, 1994 Free
Third Friday with the Mount Vernon Swing Band
Open to All in the Community! $4 at the Door!
Live Band—Owen Hammett, conductor
Refreshments
New York Memories ClubA Look at Sister Cities, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Newark
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Hollin Hall Book Club will be discussing
“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
2nd/4th Friday
June 12 & June 26
10:00 a.m.
Room 218
Drop-In
nd
2 & 4th Monday,
June 8 and June 22
Room 217
Drop-In
Monday, June 15
1 p.m.
Room 203-Cozy Corner
Tuesday, June 16
10 a.m.
Room 109
Tuesday, June 16
10 a.m.
Cozy Corner
Wednesday, June 17
12 Noon
Room 112
Thursday, June 18
10 a.m.
Room 213
Movie Night, Third
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.
June 18
Friday, June 19
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Room 112
Friday, June 19
10:30 a.m.
Room 216
Wednesday, June 24
1 p.m.
Room 216
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The Other Book Club will be discussing
“Big Stone Gap” by Adriana Trigiani
Friday, June 26
11 a.m.
Room 102 - Cozy Corner
“Shop and Nosh Trips” – Every Wednesday
May Trips of Necessity
May 6
May 13
Springfield Plaza; Trader Joe’s, Hallmark, Kmart,
Hallmark, Treasure Trove Consignment and Thrift
Store and Firehouse Subs and more eateries
The Village at Shirlington; Best Buns Bakery,
Carlyle Grand and more shops and eateries
May 20
Lunch at Tempo Restaurant
May 27
Pentagon Row Shopping w/Lunch on your Own
June Trips of Necessity
June 3
June 10
June 17
June 24
The Market Common; Container Store, Whole Foods,
Cheesecake Factory, Barnes and Noble
Mom’s Organic Market and R.T.’s for lunch
In Del Ray, Alexandria
Nall’s Produce and Nursery – quality plants, herbs and
veggies with old-fashioned indoor market and then
Lunch at Chili’s
Wegman’s is finally opened at Kingstowne! Shop,
explore and have your lunch there!
Get a bunch of your friends together and
take your get together on the road!
10:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sign up in Purple
Binder in the lobby and pay $1.00 for bus
the day of the trip.
Low Amount of Walking
High Amount of Walking
Moderate Amount of Walking
May/June 2015
Members of National Institute of Senior Centers
Additional Programs Offered Each Month
ACTIVITY
Monday
Alexandria Memories
Military History(Breaks in Summer)
Welcome Orientation/Open House
Cozy Mystery Book Club
3rd
3rd Monday
2nd & 4th Monday
Monday(if holiday 4th Monday)
2nd Monday
1 p.m.
10 a.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Room 216
Room 217
Room 203
Room 203
1 p.m.
Room 112
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Room 216
Room 112
9:30 a.m.
1 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Room 216
Room 216
Room 109
10 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
Room 217
Room 216
Room 213
1 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
2 p.m.
11 a.m.
Room 112
Room 216
Room 216
Room 218
Room 216
Room 203
Tuesday
3rd Tuesday
Genealogy, Mount Vernon Genealogical Society
General Meeting
Mount Vernon Quilters
Mount Vernon Chapter Quilters Unlimited
General Meeting(Summer Months only Bees)
2
nd
Tuesdays
& 4th Tuesday
Wednesday
Antique Club(Breaks in Summer)
The Book Club
Ikebana International(Breaks in Summer)
Mount Vernon House & Garden Club(Breaks in Summer)
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Dance for PD (Parkinson’s)
3rd Wednesday
4th Wednesday
1st Wednesday
2nd Wednesday
1st Wednesday
Every Wednesday except 1st
Room 112
Room 112
Thursday
1st Thursday
2 & 4th Thursdays
3rd Thursday
Advisory Council (All Welcome)
Local Quilters
Model Railroad Club(Breaks in Summer)
nd
Friday
AARP General Meeting(Breaks in Summer)
New York Memories (Breaks in Summer)
Photo Club
Turning Points in Modern History(Breaks in Summer)
Stamp Club
The Other Book Club
1st Friday
3rd Friday
2nd Friday
2nd and 4th Friday varies
3rd Friday
4th Friday may vary around
holidays
May/June 2015
Members of National Institute of Senior Centers
Daily Programs
Hollin Hall Senior Center
703-765-4573
2015
Monday
9:00 Billiards Open
9:00 Strength
Training
w/Patty
9:00 Exercise
w/Elena
10:00 4-H’s Bridge
Club
10:00 V.I.P. Group
10:00 Jazzercise Lite
10:00 Piano Club
11:00 Low Impact
Exercise
12:00 Lunch
12:00 Pinochle
1:00 Art w/Irinea
1:00 Beg. Tap Dance
w/Maureen
2:00 Spanish
w/Harry
2:00 Billiards
Boutique
Tuesday
102
112
205
218
103
112
205
112
103
213
109
112
201
102
8:10
9:00
9:15
9:15
Tai Chi, Intermediate
Billiards Open
Meditation
Exercise for Men
Leader: Celez
9:30 Strength Training
9:30 Computer
Discussion w/Bob
10:15 Jazzercise Lite
10:30 Exercise
with Rosita
12:00 Lunch
12:00 ‘Many Happy
Returns’ w/Jim Zuber
1:00 Chicago Bridge
1:00 Mah Jongg
1:00 The Needleworkers
(Kaps for Kids)
1:00 Table Tennis
1:00 Conversational
Spanish
with Humberto
MVGS Library
Open,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 214
Wednesday
112
102
216
112
205
215
112
205
103
205
218
217
201
205
103
8:10 Tai Chi, Advanced
9:00 Billiards Open
9:00 Strength
Training w/Patty
9:00 Cribbage
9:00 Exercise
w/Laura & Judy
10:00 Canasta
10:00 Exercise
w/Gloria
10:00 V.I.P. Group
11:00 Low Impact
Exercise #
11:00 Exercise
w/Elena
11:45 Duplicate Bridge
12:00 Lunch
2:00 Conversational
French
2:00 Billiard Boutique
2:00 Dancing
# No 11 a.m. exercise on
Pot Luck day
MVGS Library Open,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 214
for Creative Retirement
Thursday
112
102
205
8:10 Tai Chi, Beginning
9:00 Billiards Open
9:15 Exercise for Men
203
112
9:30 Strength Training
10:00 Exercise
with Rosita
10:00 Wii Bowling
11:00 Band
11:00 Jazzercise Lite
11:45 Duplicate Bridge
12:00 Lunch
12:00 Pinochle
1:00 Singing Group
1:00 OPEN ART LAB
213
112
103
112
205
217
103
201
102
205
Friday
112
102
112
Leader: Celez
MVGS Library
Open,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,
214
205
112
102
205
112
218
103
213
216
109
9:00 Art Room: Open
9:00 Billiards Open
9:00 Exercise
w/Laura & Judy
9:30 Mexican Train
Dominoes
10:00 Exercise
w/Gloria
11:00 Exercise
w/Elena
11:00 Jazzercise Lite
11:00 Harmonica
12:00 Lunch
12:00 ‘Many Happy
Returns’ w/Jim Zuber
12:00 Line Dance
w/Paula M.*
1:00 Mah Jongg
1:00 Party Bridge
1:00 Table Tennis
1:00 Theatre Group
2:00 Open Billiards
No Line Dance on 3/6
or 4/3 due to AARP
meeting
109
102
112
217
112
205
112
213
103
205
112
217
218
205
109
102