Hollin Hall Senior Center

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1 1 Hollin Hall Senior Center for Creative Retirement Celebrating Life After 50! Striving to Educate, Enlighten, Enrich and Empower The Mount Vernon Community since 1983! Celebrating 35 Years in Mount Vernon! 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria, Virginia Mount Vernon District of Northern Virginia , TTY 711, FAX , Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Website: Hollin Hall Senior Center Calendar for March/April/ May 2018 Center of Excellence 2006 and 2010 Team HHSC: Alexa Fuerth, Director. Assistants: Patti Bruch, Becky Bilowus. Activity Facilitators: Jennifer Smith, Edna Rogers, Veronica Cartier, and Joan Watkins Senior Inclusion Staff: Erika Pernot, MSW, Case Manager and Taylor Johnson, CTRS, Recreation Therapist 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 , 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.

2 2 Hollin Hall Senior Center Advisory Council Members: Officers: President Veronica Cartier Vice President Nancy Yane-Fernald Secretary Dianne Tippins Co-Treasurer Edna Rogers Co-Treasurer Ann Montanari At Large: Bob Perry, Ann Allman, Claudia Carpenter, Mary Webb, Michael Mastromichalis, Kathy Smith, Janet Winton Meetings: First Thursday of Every Month, 10 a.m., Room 217 All Are Encouraged to Attend. Thursday, March 1 Thursday, April 5 Thursday, May 3 Elections are held every November. The Nominating Committee begins talking to members In September about becoming part of a very active Advisory Council. These meetings are open to the membership. If you are considering running for the Council, you are welcome to join us at a Thursday meeting. Advisory Council President s Meanderings: Veronica A. Cartier After a long, cold winter, it s a relief to know that warmer weather is just around the corner. Spring is a time of awakening and rejuvenation. Whether it is the sound of birds chirping, flowers blooming or sunshine beaming, spring does wonders for the soul. It s a time to break the monotony of winter by going on outings and socializing with friends. A good place to start is the senior center try a new program and/or sign-up for one of the Wednesday trips. The Advisory Council is here to support you.let us here from you. January 31 marked the 35 th Anniversary of Hollin Hall and together we can make year 36 the best ever..

3 3 Hollin Hall Senior Center Advisory Council Liaison Program The Liaison Program began close to 10 years ago when the Council President at that time wanted a better way to communicate questions and concerns from the general membership to center staff and the center s Advisory Council. On the other side of the coin, a way was needed to help disseminate and share information from the staff and Advisory Council to the general membership. A list was then created of all recurring programs, activities and club meetings; day/days and time the club meets, room number assigned and club leader s name. Each Advisory Council member would then be asked to choose several clubs they d be interested in being a liaison to. To make it easy, for instance, an Advisory Council member could choose an activity they already attend, making it easy to take Center information to that club leader and to take any requests or issues back to the staff and Advisory Council. The liaison makes occasional visits to the club leader they re assigned to in order to see if there are any needs or requests, or to communicate any pertinent information from staff regarding policy and procedure. This streamlined the way information was put out to the membership from the staff and the way staff was able to hear and address the concerns and requests of the membership. Fairfax County's Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resource Line is your one stop for information Call , TTY Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Professional social workers are ready to assist you in finding the services you need. You may also visit the county's one-stop webpage at for information about services, recreation and community engagement opportunities. When you do, be sure to subscribe to the Golden Gazette newspaper and Fairfax 50+ E-News. Eligibility Requirements for Senior Center Membership Neighborhood and Community Services is happy to welcome prospective members, 50 years of age or older, to all Fairfax County Senior Centers. To qualify for membership a person must, with or without a reasonable modification, be: Able to orient correctly to person, place and time; Able to independently navigate to programs and through center facilities safely; Able to get on and off a county vehicle safely; Able to remain seated in a county vehicle with the seat belt fastened until the vehicle comes to a complete stop; Able to receive and follow instructions independently; Able to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency warnings; Able to adhere to the Senior Center s Terms of Membership/Code of Conduct when participating in programs, taking advantage of services or otherwise using the facilities; Able to maintain personal care (eating, restroom usage, personal hygiene, medication management) independently Annual membership fee information for prospective new members: $48.00 In-County Resident and $ Out-of-County Resident

4 4 Fairfax County Transportation Options Fastran offers specialized transportation services for residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Falls Church and Fairfax. All Fastran riders must be certified by a participating agency before utilizing the service. Fastran provides a variety of transportation services for critical medical care, individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities and older adults. Applications for service are available at your local senior center. **Hollin Hall currently offers transportation to and from the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Your application alone does not guarantee approved transportation. Schedulers will review which catchment area you are in, bus/route availability, bus seating, and time availability. **NOTE: If there is not an option available at the time of application, the Senior Center can reapply for the individual every 30 days. You will be put on a waiting list. Dial-A-Ride, Seniors on the Go and TaxiAccess are programs that provide subsidized taxi services to County residents who are income eligible. Participants in these programs have the opportunity to purchase coupon books good toward taxicab rides with providers licensed to do business in Fairfax County. These programs are administered by the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and each program has specific eligibility requirements and associated costs for participation. To help choose a program or to get further information please call , TTY711 or visit. For Your Information: Congregate Meals at Senior Centers Senior Centers do offer prepared lunches for participants and guests. Reservation requirements may vary from site to site. Hollin Hall currently places an order with their vendor every Wednesday for the following week. Your meal order must be in by Noon on Wednesday. Sample menus are available in the foyer. A Fairfax County Registered Participant, who is over 60 and registered with the center s congregate meal program, will pay a suggested donation based on income. The sliding fee scale is $2- $6 for those enrolled in the Congregate Meal Program. Otherwise the fee for meals is $8.50 (Suggested donations may be subject to change on an annual basis) Donation Schedule and Charges For Ages and All Guests: $8.50 For Ages 60 and above: See Donation Schedule As Follows: Monthly Income Annual Income $0 - $953 $0 - $11,440 $954 - $1,429 $11,441 - $17,148 $1,430 - $1,904 $17,149 - $22,848 $1,905 - $2,854 $22,849 - $34,248 $2,855 and above $34,249 and above Suggested Donation: $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 If you have not completed the paperwork for the Congregate Meal program, you are considered a guest and must pay $8.50 until it has been submitted. If interested in the meal program, please make an appointment with Patti Bruch, Assistant, to complete required paperwork.after the paperwork has been completed, your donation should follow the guidelines above.

5 5 HHSC Newsletter Deadlines for Clubs and Programs Note to Club Leaders If you would like to promote your program with topic information, the due dates are below. Please send the information via to and Requirements for newsletter publishing: Date and time of Program Room Location Program topic with brief write-up Print Newsletter Due Date December, January, February Newsletter Program Information due to staff by Monday, October 23 March, April, May Newsletter Program Information due to staff by Monday, January 22 June, July, August Newsletter Program Information due to staff by Monday, April 23 September, October, November Newsletter Program Information due to staff by Monday, July 23 Reservations/Sign-Up Required?

6 6 Welcome to the Hollin Hall Team! If you see a new face, it is a change in the ServiceSource Team that will be visiting Hollin Hall and helping some of our members with adaptations to their programming needs. Hi Hollin Hall Senior Center members! My name is Erika Pernot. I am the new Senior Services Case Manager through ServiceSource. I have been a social worker for over four years with experience in many settings such as hospitals, short term rehab and long term care facilities. One of my favorite parts of my job is to be that listening ear for anyone who feels like they are alone or vulnerable. Fun fact: I have a three year old Ragdoll cat named Pretzel. He is my pride and joy and I love to play with him. I m always happy to share pictures of Pretzel if you ask! If you are interested in learning about local resources, need assistance with obtaining services or just need a safe place to talk, I am here to listen and help. Don t be a stranger, come say hi! Thanks! Erika Pernot, MSW Senior Services Case Manager ServiceSource, Inc.

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9 Daily Programs March, April, May 2018 Hollin Hall Senior Center Please NOTE: - When there is a special event in 112 on a Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. Exercise is cancelled - No Line Dance on the 1 st Wednesday or 1 st Friday of the month Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 Billiards Open 102 8:10 Tai Chi, Intermediate 112 8:10 Tai Chi, Advanced 112 8:10 Tai Chi, Beginning 112 9:00 Art Room, Open 109 9:00 Fitness Room 102 9:00 Billiards Open 102 9:00 Billiards Open 102 9:00 Billiards Open 102 9:00 Billiards Open 102 9:00 Strength Training 112 9:00 Fitness Room 102 9:00 Fitness Room 102 9:00 Fitness Room 102 9:00 Fitness Room 102 w/peggy Sponsored by Jazzercise 9:15 Exercise for Men w/celez/john 112 9:00 Strength Training 205 9:15 Exercise for Men w/celez/john 112 9:00 Exercise w/judy :00 4-H s Bridge 218 9:15 Meditation 216 9:00 Exercise w/judy 112 9:30 Strength Training 205 9:30 Mexican Train Dominoes :00 Jazzercise Lite 112 9:30 Strength Training :00 Canasta :00 Wii Bowling :00 Exercise w/gloria 112 9:30 Computer Disc. w/bob :00 Exercise w/gloria :15 Jazzercise Lite :00 Jazzercise Lite :00 V.I.P. Group :00 V.I.P. Group :00 Band :00 Harmonica :00 Piano Class 10:15 Jazzercise Lite :00 Chess :00 1 on 1 Computer :00 Lunch :00 Low Impact Exercise :30 Figure Drawing :00 Beginning Italian I :30 Figure Drawing :00 Table Tennis :00 Hand Built Pottery :00 Lunch :00 Low Impact Exercise :45 Duplicate Bridge :00 Line Dance w/paula* :00 Open Band Practice :00 Table Tennis :30 Beginning Italian II :45 Duplicate Bridge :45 Party Bridge :00 Lunch 103 1:00 Chicago Bridge :45 Duplicate Bridge :00 Lunch 103 1:00 Mah Jongg :00 Pinochle 213 1:00 Mah Jongg :00 Lunch :00 Pinochle 213 1:00 Theatre Group 109 1:00 Art Room, Open 109 1:00 Needle workers(kaps for Kids) :30 Canasta 213 1:00 Singing Group 216 2:00 Sewing Class 216 1:00 Conversational Spanish 213 2:00 Conversational French 201 1:00 Scrabble 217 2:00 Intermediate Tap Class 112 2:00 3:45 Conversations Round a Square Table YogAlign ** Class is full *Line Dance does not meet 1 st Wednesday MVGS Library Open 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Room 214 MVGS Library Open 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Room :00 1:00 Dancing with Red Line Dance w/paula* 205 1: Basic Spanish 201 *AARP meets in room 112 on the first Friday so Line Dance w/paula will not meet. 8:00 American Kenpo 112 MVGS Library Open 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Room 214 9

10 10 Additional Programs Offered March, April, May 2018 Activity Date Time Room Mondays Alexandria Memories 3 rd Monday 1:00 p.m. 217 Military History [breaks for summer] 2 nd & 4 th Monday 10:00 a.m. 217 Welcome Orientation/Open House 3 rd Monday (if holiday then 4 th Monday) 1:00 p.m. 203 Cozy Mystery Book Club 2 nd Monday (if holiday then 1 st Monday) 1:00 p.m. 203 Healthy Eating Club 1 st Monday 12:30 p.m. 112 Kitchen Tuesdays Mount Vernon Chapter Quilters Unlimited Bees 1 st & 3 rd (possibly 5 th ) Tuesday 10 a.m. 216 Mount Vernon Chapter Quilters Unlimited General Meeting 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday 12:30 p.m. 112 Mount Vernon Genealogical Society General Meeting 3 rd Tuesday 1:00 p.m. 112 Lee Street Artist Group 2 nd Tuesday 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 109 Wednesdays Antique Club [breaks for summer] Bingo/Bunco 3 rd Wednesday 2 nd /4th Wednesday 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. The Book Club 4 th Wednesday 1:00 p.m. 216 Ikebana International [breaks for summer] 1 st Wednesday 9:30 a.m. 109 Mount Vernon House & Garden Club [breaks for summer] 2 nd Wednesday 9:30 a.m. 218 Woodworking Class - Informational ONLY [no equipment] 2 nd Wednesday 10:30 a.m. 202 Thursdays Advisory Council (All Welcome) 1 st Thursday 10:00 a.m. 217 The Railroad Club 3 rd Thursday 10:00 a.m. 213 Fridays AARP General Meeting [breaks for summer] 1 st Friday 1:00 p.m. 112 New York Memories [breaks for summer] 3 rd Friday 10:30 a.m. 216 Photo Club 2 nd Friday 10:00 a.m. 216 Poetry Group 1 st Friday 11:00 a.m

11 11 History Program Great Courses videos [breaks for summer] 2 nd and 4 th Friday (varies) 10:00 a.m. 218 The Other Book Club 4 th Friday (may vary near holidays) 11:00 a.m. 203

12 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 12 News You Can Use Hollin Hall Senior Center Trips ` Wednesday Trips of Necessity (Shop N Nosh) require a 5-person minimum sign up for the trip to occur. Please alert staff if you ve signed up for a trip in advance and need to cancel. Charter Trips (other trips to museum exhibitions, sporting events, etc.) require a 10-person minimum sign up for the trip to occur. Again, please alert staff if you ve signed up for a trip in advance and need to cancel. The staff take your trip suggestions seriously. A lot of planning goes into the process of scheduling a trip. Talk it up with your friends and other center members to ensure that we have enough people for the trip to be a success! Gentle Courtesy Reminders Although Center hours are stated as being 9 a.m. 4 p.m., the staff kindly ask that any late afternoon programs begin closing down at 3:45 p.m. This allows you to clean up and take a bathroom break before the Center closes. This is a large building and it takes a while to close entirely by 4 p.m. Your cooperation is much appreciated. When attending our informational health and other educational programs, please be attentive to the speaker. Wait until the end of the program to ask questions or at a time when the speaker asks the audience for any questions. This allows others to be able to listen and be fully engaged to get the most out of the program they re attending.

13 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 13 How to Sign up for a Program Other Timely Tidbits Dynabands are for sale at the country store located by the Concierge Desk! There is no longer a computer bulletin board outside of Room 109. Sign-ups for Dan Barolo s 1-on-1 computer help can be found in the Orange Binder Opportunity to contribute and be creative at HHSC to demonstrate a club s or group s talent and enthusiasm through artistic expression. The hallway mural is available for groups of individuals who want to have fun and add their creative expression for ALL to enjoy! Here are the parameters: Present your idea to a HHSC Review Team Include an art supply request as the group will be reimbursed for their art supplies Abide by Fairfax County s policy- the mural may not be offensive, insulting, political or racially derogatory. Have FUN CREATING! Special Programs/Reservations Requested: Special programs are a one-time program that requires any interested member to sign up. Reservations are requested. The notebook is on the First Floor in the Orange Binder in Foyer as you enter the building. DROP- IN = Members do not need to sign up to attend a 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 and the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services does not and cannot endorse the businesses presenting at the center. Thank you.

14 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 14 Highlights March 2018 National Nutrition Month and Social Work Month Activity Descriptions Don t Forget Woodworking sessions every 2 nd Wednesday of the month with Mickey Post. Program topics include a discussion of woodworking techniques, tools to be used, discussion of participants projects, and actual work on participants projects. New members welcome. A Reminder! Bingo is played every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in room 103 and Bunco is played every 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:30 1:30 p.m. in room 103. All are invited! Gentle YogAlign for Every Body Dress comfortably in loose clothing. Bring yoga mat, blanket or towel Genealogy 101- Tracing Your Roots Through Genealogy with Sharon Hodges You ve seen the ads about DNA to learn where you came from or watched TV programs like Who Do You Think You Are. This class will help you learn the basic skills and correct bad habits when finding your own roots. [10 person class size Minimum] Hollin Hall Poetry Group (with Peter Lattu & Trish Green) Share favorite poems with a Spirituality theme or other subject AARP Mt. Vernon Chapter General Meeting Come join us for a short business meeting followed with light refreshments and entertainment provided by dancers with the O Neill-James School of Irish Dance Open to the Public All are Welcome! 2 nd Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Room 202 Bingo-2 nd Wednesday Bunco-4 th Wednesday Room 103 Tuesdays 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 1 10 a.m. 12 Noon Room 201 Friday, March 2 11 a.m. Room 203/Cozy Corner Friday, March 2 MVGS Training Class: Roundtable with Sharon Hodges. Topics of your choice. Informal discussion group learn from each other, trade tips, share your successes (and brick walls). Class is limited to 6 people. To sign up for classes, follow the instructions on the MVGS web site ( under EVENTS. You may also register at albreedlove@comcast.net, or sign the sign-up sheet at the general meeting. MVGS 3 rd Genealogy Lock-In, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (doors lock promptly at 9:15 a.m.) This is an all-day event with a variety of talks to choose from. Bring your own lunch and drinks. Advance registration requested: MVGS and FxGS Members $25; Non-Members $TBD. See MVGS website at Walk-ins will be admitted only if space is available. Friday, March 2 10 a.m. 12 Noon Room 214 Saturday, March 3 (snow date March 17) 9 a.m. SHARP!

15 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 15 A Matter of Balance (MOB) - A Fall Prevention Program. A Matter of Balance is a structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Physical inactivity is cited as a significant risk for falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. WAIT LIST ONLY AT THIS TIME See Staff to get onto wait list for a future class. Healthy Eating Club With Becky Bilowus, Assistant & Janet Winton, Co-lead and Volunteer Salt! It s not just in your salt shaker -Tips on how to lower your sodium intake Fitness Equipment Training In order to use the Fitness Room equipment, you will need to attend the minute Orientation offered the 1 st Monday of every month (w/exception of a Federal Holiday). Just show up! Wear sneakers and dress comfortably. MVGS Workshop: Entering Information onto Find A Grave with Linda MacLachlan The purpose of this workshop is to learn how to add information onto the Find-A-Grave website. The class is limited to 12 folks. To sign up for classes, follow the instructions on the MVGS web site ( under EVENTS. You may also register at albreedlove@comcast.net, or sign the sign-up sheet at the general meeting. DMV CONNECT will be at Hollin Hall Senior Center! Why spend time in long lines at the DMV? Services offered include ID cards, driver s licenses, vehicle titles and registrations, and disabled parking placards. DMV CONNECT will be at Hollin Hall the 1 st week of every month throughout 2018! Spread the word throughout the community! AARP Safe Driving Course Refreshing your driving skills could reduce your car insurance costs. Cost (checks payable to AARP) is $15 if you re an AARP member and $20 if you are a non-member. You MUST complete BOTH days activities in order to be eligible for your certificate. Open to the Community Card Making Class with Chuck Mason! - Take home approximately 5 handcrafted one-of-a-kind greeting cards! $10.00 Supply Fee to Be Paid in Class Friday History Group Great Courses Videos The Lost Worlds of South America by Professor Edwin Barnhart Military History Discussion Group Cozy Mystery Book Club will be discussing A Dying Fall by Elly Griffiths Mondays, Beginning March 5 (8 weeks) 2-4 p.m. Room 205 Monday, March 5 12:30 p.m. 112 Kitchen Monday, March 5 12:45 p.m. Room 102 Monday, March 5 10 a.m. 12 Noon Room 214 Monday through Thursday March 5, 6, 7, and 8 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 1 st floor hallway Tuesday, Wednesday March 6 and 7 9 a.m. Room 201 Wednesday, March 7 10 a.m. Room nd /4 th Fridays March 9 th & 23rd 10 a.m. Room nd /4 th Mondays March 12 th & 26 th 10 a.m. Room 217 Monday, March 12

16 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 16 (a Ruth Galloway forensic archaeologist mystery) See Patti Bruch for further information or to sign out a book. Nutritionist Visit with Maureen Mallette -- March is National Nutrition Month and "Go further with food" is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month topic. Annual St. Paddy s Day Luncheon Entrée provided Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Potatoes! - Drinks, Dessert offered, too! The Granahan family returns to entertain us! They re known as the ShamRockRs! *Limited seating available for those that only want to come to the performance which will begin 12:45/1:00 p.m. SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE - $7.00 meal donation **DEADLINE FOR EVENT SIGNUP / PAYMENT IS Wednesday, March 7th! Reservations Required - Sign Up in Main Office GAME NIGHT Learn a new game Meet someone new Lead a new game! After all, having fun is what it s all about, right? Bring a snack or Lite dish to share! Hollin Hall Senior Center Acknowledges SOCIAL WORK MONTH. Join us on this day for a continental breakfast. Meet some of the County Social Workers and thank them for all they do for our community! Reservations Required - Sign up in Orange Binder The Railroad Club The Pennsylvania Railroad with Glenn Fatzinger New York Memories Immigration and Ellis Island with Bill Iber Welcome New Members! - Join us monthly for our Welcome Orientation With Hostess, Jan Kestyn; a wonderful opportunity to tour the center with one of our volunteers. This is a new member orientation. You can ask questions and learn more about center programs and volunteering opportunities. Bring a friend to tour the center Try out a class! Talk to volunteer instructors about their experience here at the center Find out more about volunteer opportunities here or within your community Sign up in the Orange Binder Room 203/Cozy Corner Monday, March 12 11:45 a.m. Room 103 Wednesday, March Noon Wednesday, March 14 5:30 8 p.m. Room 218 Friday, March a.m. Room 201 Thursday, March a.m. Room 213 Friday, March 16 10:30 a.m. Room 216 Monday, March 19 Room 203/Cozy Corner (every 3 rd Monday of the month) *if there is a Monday Holiday, the Welcome Orientation will be on the fourth Monday.

17 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 17 New! Diet and Nutrition for a Healthy Gut, presented by Dr. Bruce Shauer A presentation and discussion of common gastrointestinal diseases and concerns, such as GERD [Gastroesophageal reflux disease] IBS [irritable bowel syndrome], and Chrohn s along with dietary guidelines and food tips to help alleviate symptoms and manage those conditions more effectively. This Program is Free and Open to the Community Mt. Vernon Genealogical Society General Meeting Creating a Family History of Lasting Value presented by Tom Jones. Tom is the author of 2 textbooks: Mastering Genealogical Proof and Mastering Genealogical Documentation. He is a professor emeritus at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. and speaks at week-long genealogy institutes, weekend seminars, and local, national, and international genealogy conferences. This program is free and open to the public. Antique Club Open to the Public All are Welcome The Other Book Club will be discussing The Year of Yes by Rhonda Rhimes See Marylou Ranck for more information or to sign out a book! New Series of Italian Classes Begin in March This new series is for both the Beginner I and the Beginner II classes. They ll begin on Wednesday, March 21 and continue every Wednesday through May 23. Reservations Required Sign Up in Orange Binder Mt. Vernon Quilters Unlimited presents: Lauren Kingsland, Lecture on the Inspirational Quilts of Gees Bend. Ms. Kingsland is a local quilt artist, lecturer and workshop leader about quilts in service of community, healing, and contemplative practice for Smithsonian Studio Arts, GWU Art Therapy program, and quilt guilds, civic groups, and church retreats. Free and Open to the Community Doo Wop Club with Gerry Grant Join us for some great music by 1-hit wonders. One of the singers had a hit with one group, then opened a restaurant during a 5-year hiatus from singing, then had a 2 nd hit with another group while referring to the 1 st hit. Another had a hit with a song written for Buddy Holley. This 1-hit wonder died a short while later in a death ruled suicide under very questionable circumstances. His hit, by the way, was about the law always winning. Hollin Hall Book Club will be discussing The Zoo Keeper s Wife by Diane Ackerman See Veronica Cartier to Sign Out Book in Office Monday, March 19 Room 201 Tuesday, March 20 Wednesday, March 21 9:30 a.m. Room 216 Friday, March a.m. Room 203/Cozy Corner Beg. I :15 a.m. Beg. II-11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Room 215 Tuesday, March 27 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 10:30 a.m. Room 216 Wednesday, March 28 Room 216

18 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 18 March is the Time to Sign up for Tom Yeh s Beginner Tai Chi Class to begin Thursday, May 10 th at 8:10 a.m. Sign up in the Orange Binder. Wednesday Shop and Nosh Trips Get a bunch of your friends together and take your get together on the road! 10:15 a.m. 2:00 p.m /7/18 Northside 10 Sister to Southside 815, this new restaurant in North Del Ray, serves lovely salads, burgers, sandwiches, ribs and yummy southern desserts- Coconut or Key lime pies & Peach pound cake 3/14/18 Daniel O Connell s Irish Restaurant Early Alexandria St Pat s Day in authentic surroundings- the bar was imported straight from Ireland. Fish & Chips and Mushy Peas??? 3/21/18 Caphe Banh Mi Small Vietnamese eatery in Old town by request & from member s recommendations!

19 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 19 3/28/18 RT s Restaurant Authentic Cajun and Creole seafood and traditional American fare as well.in Del Ray /4/18 TJ Stone s In the North end of Old Town a casual restaurant with house smoked specialties and nice salads and sandwiches for lunch 4/11/18 Hula Girl Sample Hawaiian fare from one of the most popular food trucks in DC. It is now a restaurant in Shirlington! 4/18/18 Barnes & Noble Bookstore & Potomac Yard Wander through one of the only bookstores left in the area..or Dress Barn, Famous Footwear or Old Navy. 4/25/18 Los Tios The Uncles serve Tex Mex fare in Del Ray /2/18 Springfield Mall Shop, Eat get exercise! 5/9/18 Fontaine Caffe & Creperie 5/16/18 Tanger Outlets Oxon Hill Maryland European style restaurant in Old Town serving sweet and savory crepes,mussels,vegetarian dishes. Window shop or go wild shopping! Food choices are Johnny Rocket s or Starbucks. 5/23/18 Madigan s Waterfront Enjoy Occoquan in the Spring- dine waterside on the deck or wander the charming town. 5/30/18 Torpedo Factory & Vola s Dockside Grill Wander through the art center and have a relaxing lunch at Vola s next door. Sign Up in Purple Binder in Lobby: $1.00 paid on day of trip =Low Amount of Walking; =Moderate Amount of Walking; =High Amount of Walking Inclement Weather: Community, Teen and Senior Center Operations On occasion, inclement weather may affect the operation of Fairfax County Community, Teen and Senior Centers. Decisions regarding the delayed opening or closure of county facilities are made with the utmost regard for the safety of our participants and staff. In the event of inclement weather, the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) posts all facility closures and delays online at. You may also learn of status updates by contacting your selected Community Center, Teen Center or Senior Center directly or by calling the Neighborhood and Community Services Main Office at , TTY 711. General Delay/Closure Guidance

20 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 20 Monitoring the status of Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Schools on local news broadcasts can provide general guidance as to the operational status of our facilities: When Fairfax County Government is OPEN and Fairfax County Public Schools are CLOSED or DELAYED: All Community, Teen and Senior Centers will open as scheduled (where conditions permit any exceptions will be posted online). Transportation services to Senior Centers will be canceled and Senior Center lunches will not be provided. Please be sure to contact your selected facility directly before leaving your home to verify operational status and for specific updates on programs, classes and activities. When Fairfax County Government is DELAYED: All Community, Teen and Senior Centers will open on a delayed schedule (where conditions permit any exceptions will be posted online). Transportation services to Senior Centers will be canceled and Senior Center lunches will not be provided. Please contact your desired location directly before leaving your home to verify operational status and for specific updates on programs, classes and activities. When Fairfax County Government is CLOSED: All Community, Teen and Senior Centers are closed Highlights April 2018 Volunteer Appreciation Month Activity Descriptions Don t Forget Woodworking sessions every 2 nd Wednesday of the month with Mickey Post. Program topics include a discussion of woodworking techniques, tools to be used, discussion of participants projects, and actual work on participants projects. New members welcome. A Reminder! Bingo is played every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in room 103 and Bunco is played every 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:30 1:30 p.m. in room 103. All are invited! Gentle YogAlign for Every Body Dress comfortably in loose clothing. Bring yoga mat, blanket or towel New Program!! Mixed-media Collage Class Series with Danielle Hatfield In this 4-part series you will learn to make an extraordinary greeting card or a small notebook using pressed flowers, feathers, scraps of wrapping paper and cloth, sealing wax, beads and whatever else works. Danielle will take you through pressing your own plants for a collage cover; using acrylic medium, watercolor pencils, washes, and ink; textured techniques; and simple binding. Your project will unfold over the duration of the course, and at the end you will have a unique, handmade gift for yourself or a friend and It s fun too! 2 nd Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Room 202 Bingo-2 nd Wednesday Bunco-4 th Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Room 103 Tuesdays 3:45 p.m. Mondays April 2, 9, 16, and p.m. Room 109

21 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 21 Healthy Eating Club With Becky Bilowus, Assistant & Janet Winton, Co-lead and Volunteer Kitchen Gadget Show and Tell bring your favorite kitchen helper to share with the group. Bring a favorite written recipe to share with the group as well. All are Welcome!! Fitness Equipment Training In order to use the Fitness Room equipment, you will need to attend the minute Orientation offered the 1 st Monday of every month (w/exception of a Federal Holiday). Just show up! Wear sneakers and dress comfortably. MVGS Workshop: Entering Information onto Find A Grave with Linda MacLachlan The purpose of the workshop is to learn how to add information onto the Find-A-Grave website. The class is limited to 12 folks. To sign up for classes, follow the instructions on the MVGS web site ( under EVENTS. You may also register at albreedlove@comcast.net, or sign the sign-up sheet at the general meeting Card Making Class with Chuck Mason! - Take home approximately 5 handcrafted one-of-a-kind greeting cards! $10.00 Supply Fee to Be Paid in Class Presentation on Dyke Marsh by Glenda Booth, President of the Friends of Dyke Marsh People drive through the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve every day, not realizing that they are in a precious, vanishing wetland. This freshwater, tidal wetland on the Potomac River in the Mt. Vernon District could be completely gone by 2035 without action on our part. Come and join the discussion about the marsh, its importance, what s there and how it could and why it should be saved. Reservations Required Sign up in the Orange Binder AARP Mt. Vernon Chapter General Meeting Come for a short business meeting along with a How to Down-Size program presented by Ruby Grant, followed by light refreshments. Open to the Public All are Welcome! Hollin Hall Poetry Group (with Peter Lattu & Trish Green) Come share favorite poems with a Spring theme or other subject Cozy Mystery Book Club will be discussing Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles by A.L. Herbert (a Mahalia Watkins Soul Food Mystery) See Patti Bruch, Assistant, for Book Military History Discussion Group Drop- In Monday, April 2 12:30 p.m. 112 Kitchen Monday, April 2 12:45 p.m. Room 102 Monday, April p.m. Room 214 Wednesday, April 4 10 a.m. Room 216 Wednesday, April 4 Room 216 Friday, April 6 Friday, April 6 11 a.m. Room 203/Cozy Corner Monday, April 9 Room 203/Cozy Corner 2 nd /4 th Mondays April 9 & a.m. Room217

22 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 22 GAME NIGHT Learn a new game Meet someone new Lead a new game! After all, having fun is what it s all about, right? Bring a snack or Lite dish to share! Friday History Group Great Courses Videos Turning Points in Middle Eastern History New Program!! - Want to see the stars? Want to see the Man in the Moon up close? How about the rings of Saturn? What is the Milky Way anyway? Let s gather with a telescope and see what we can see and identify! One telescope will be setup but if you feel like bringing yours or your spotting scope (you birders I know you are out there!), that would be great! See Jennifer Smith for more details. (weather permitting) Mt. Vernon Genealogical Society General Meeting What s New on Family Search, presented by Carol Kostakos Petranek. FamilySearch.org is the world s largest free family history website and is constantly being updated. This lecture will highlight many of the recent changes. Open to the Public Free! Antique Club Open to the Public All are Welcome The Railroad Club American Railroads Decline and Renaissance in the 20 th Century by Bob Gallamore with Steve Ditmeyer MVGS Training Class Storing Media on Google Photos presented by Charles Gearhart. Register on the MVGS web site ( under EVENTS. You may also register at albreedlove@comcast.net, or sign the sign-up sheet at the general meeting. New York Memories Lesser Known NYC Museums with Gerry Grant Welcome New Members! - Join us monthly for our Welcome Orientation With Hostess, Jan Kestyn; a wonderful opportunity to tour the center with one of our volunteers. This is a new member orientation. You can ask questions and learn more about center programs and volunteering opportunities. Bring a friend to tour the center Try out a class! Wednesday, April 11 5:30 8 p.m. Room nd /4 th Fridays April 13 &27 10 a.m. Room 218 Monday, April 16 8:15 p.m. Meet in front of the center in the parking lot and we will walk around back. Tuesday, April 17 Wednesday, April 18 9:30 a.m. Room 216 Thursday, April a.m. Room 213 Thursday, April a.m. 12 Noon Room 217 Friday, April 20 10:30 a.m. Room 216 Monday, April 23 Room 203/Cozy Corner (every 3 rd Monday of the month)

23 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 23 Talk to volunteer instructors about their experience here at the center Find out more about volunteer opportunities here or within your community Sign up in the Orange Binder Mt. Vernon Quilters Unlimited presents: Quilters Carnival Quilt appraiser Lynne Wilder, MVQU member Sally Barber as quilt photographer, scissor sharpener, and a massage therapist all provided compliments of MVQU. Games, food and prizes! Free and Open to the Community Hollin Hall Book Club will be discussing The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah See Veronica Cartier to Sign Out Book in Office The Other Book Club will be discussing The Girl Before by JP Delaney See Marylou Ranck for more information or to sign out a book! Hollin Hall Senior Center s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event An Invitation Only Event *if there is a Monday Holiday, the Welcome Orientation will be on the fourth Monday. Tuesday, April 24 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 Room 216 Friday, April a.m. Room 203/Cozy Corner Friday, April 27 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m.

24 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 24 Highlights May 2018 Older Americans Month and Creative Aging Month Activity Descriptions Don t Forget Woodworking sessions every 2 nd Wednesday of the month with Mickey Post. Program topics include a discussion of woodworking techniques, tools to be used, discussion of participants projects, and actual work on participants projects. New members welcome. A Reminder! Bingo is played every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in room 103 and Bunco is played every 4th Wednesday of the month from 12:30 1:30 p.m. in room 103. All are invited! Gentle YogAlign for Every Body Dress comfortably in loose clothing. Bring yoga mat, blanket or towel Kentucky Derby Hat Day Wear your finest! The extravagant hats that have become associated with the Kentucky Derby did not really come around until the 1960s, when social fashion norms loosened up and the presence of television gave women a reason to stand out. The hats became larger, brighter, and more extravagant. Hats at the Kentucky Derby have become even more popular after the royal wedding in 2011, an event that showcased many elaborate hats and fascinators. Dig out an old favorite of yours or be creative! Anything goes! 2 nd Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Room 202 Bingo-2 nd Wednesday Bunco-4 th Wednesday Room 103 Tuesdays 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 All Day! Back by Popular Demand - The World s Regions, presented by Laura Shulman (HHSC member and volunteer) Basic beliefs, values and practices of the major religions of the world. This will be a 5-week series occurring Wednesdays beginning May 2 and continuing through May 30. Agenda is as follows: May 2 Judaism May 9 Christianity May 16 Islam May 23 Hinduism May 30- Buddhism Attend one, some, or all of the sessions. Card Making Class with Chuck Mason! - Take home approximately 5 handcrafted one-of-a-kind greeting cards! $10.00 Supply Fee to Be Paid in Class Celebrate Cinco de Mayo (just a little early) Come join the fun as we celebrate with a Taco Bar followed with entertainment from our very own Hollin Hall Senior Center Band Wednesdays May 2, 9,16,23,and 30 1:30-3:30 p.m. Room 203/Cozy Corner Wednesday, May 2 10:00 a.m. Room 216 Thursday, May 3 12 Noon

25 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 25 Hollin Hall Poetry Group (with Peter Lattu & Trish Green) Share favorite Haiku poems or other types of poetry. AARP Mt. Vernon Chapter General Meeting All are welcome for a short business meeting followed by a presentation from Taylor Johnson, Recreation Therapist from ServiceSource, followed by light refreshments. Free and Open to the Public Healthy Eating Club With Becky Bilowus, Assistant & Janet Winton, Co-lead and Volunteer Kitchen Tips and Timesavers.. Fitness Equipment Training In order to use the Fitness Room equipment, you will need to attend the minute Orientation offered the 1 st Monday of every month (w/exception of a Federal Holiday). Just show up! Wear sneakers and dress comfortably. MVGS Workshop: Using Family Search.org with Linda MacLachlan The purpose of the workshop is to learn how to use the FamilySearch.org website more effectively. The class is limited to 12 folks. To sign up for classes, follow the instructions on the MVGS web site ( under EVENTS. You may also register at albreedlove@comcast.net, or sign the sign-up sheet at the general meeting Digital Literacy: TV and Beyond presented by Doug Povich with Fairfax County Dept. of Cable and Consumer Services Television is an increasingly important source for information, and there is an increasing number of ways to get video content: broadcast TV, cable, satellite, streaming over the Internet. We will discuss how to evaluate the options and put together the best package of services for you. The session will also address some of the issues in using these video sources: reliability and critical viewing, scams, privacy, ease of use, the effects of network neutrality. GAME NIGHT Learn a new game Meet someone new Lead a new game! After all, having fun is what it s all about, right? Bring a snack or Lite dish to share! MVGS Training Class Organizing your PC, presented by Larry Dempsey. Register on the MVGS web site ( under EVENTS. You may also register at albreedlove@comcast.net, or sign the sign-up sheet at the general meeting. Friday History Group Great Courses Videos Friday, May 4 11 a.m. Room 203/Cozy Corner Friday, May 4 Monday, May 7 12:30 p.m. 112 Kitchen Monday, May 7 12:45 p.m. Room 102 Monday, May 7 10 a.m. 12 Noon Room 214 Tuesday, May 8 10:30 11:30 a.m. Room 201 Wednesday, May 9 5:30 8 p.m. Room 218 Friday, May p.m. Room 215 (computer lab) 2 nd /4 th Fridays

26 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 26 Turning Points in Middle Eastern History Military History Discussion Group (No meeting on May 28 due to County Holiday) Drop- In Cozy Mystery Book Club will be discussing The Champagne Conspiracy by Ellen Crosby (a Wine Country Mystery) See Patti Bruch or other staff in main office to check out a book. Mother s Day Tea Presentation of Hemingway's Wives by Elaine Flynn with Our Town Topics. Elaine portrays Hemingway s four wives. Hear them tell their stories about how it was to live with this man who changed literary history. Follow his career as the Hemingway s move from Chicago, to Paris, to Key West, to Havana to Ketchum, Idaho. Learn about how the wives lives intersected with one another. Travel the world and learn about the adventures of the Hemingway s in this one hour, one woman show. Dress up in your finest tea attire if you so desire! The Railroad Club Promontory Nothing Like it in The World with Bob Conley New York Memories Bellevue Hospital with Jackie Scherer Mt. Vernon Genealogical Society General Meeting Myths, Fairy Tales, and Stories Grandma Told, presented by Charles S. Chuck Mason, Jr. Family stories usually contain at least some true facts. But what do you do when almost nothing is true? This program demonstrates how a 25 year brick wall was broken down. General Meeting Open to the Public Free! Antique Club Open to the Public All are Welcome Friday History Group Great Courses Videos Turning Points in Middle Eastern History The Other Book Club will be discussing Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout See Marylou Ranck for more information or to sign out a book! Military History Discussion Group Drop- In Welcome New Members! - Join us monthly for our Welcome Orientation With Hostess, Jan Kestyn; a wonderful opportunity to tour May 11 & 25 10:00 a.m. Room nd /4 th Mondays May 14 10:00 a.m. Room217 Monday, May 14 1:00 p.m. Room 203/Cozy Corner Monday, May 14 10:30 p.m. Room 201 Thursday, May 17 10:00 a.m. Room 213 Friday, May 18 10:30 a.m. Room 216 Tuesday, May 15 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 9:30 a.m. Room nd /4 th Fridays May 11 & 25 10:00 a.m. Room 218 Friday, May a.m. Room 203 Cozy Corner 2 nd /4 th Mondays May 14 & 28 10:00 a.m. Room217 Monday, May 21 1:00 p.m.

27 March/April/May 2018 Members of the National Institute of Senior Centers 27 the center with one of our volunteers. This is a new member orientation. You can ask questions and learn more about center programs and volunteering opportunities. Bring a friend to tour the center Try out a class! Talk to volunteer instructors about their experience here at the center Find out more about volunteer opportunities here or within your community Sign up in the Orange Binder International Fashion Show and Textile Program Mt. Vernon Quilters Unlimited (MVQU) will present this International Fashion Show and textile discussion organized by our own Dianne Tippins and Jim Melton. Ethnic music will play, traditional attire will be modeled, and textiles will be discussed. All are welcome to come and enjoy this experience. Hollin Hall Book Club will be discussing House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus See Veronica Cartier to Sign Out Book in Office Creative Aging Month - A Do Not Miss!! Drumming with Marsha Conway - "Have you been intrigued or mystified by 'drum circles'? This is a hands-on rhythm experience led by Marsha and John Conway--no experience necessary, drums and rhythm instruments provided. We will also learn about drums from around the world. If you have a heartbeat, you can drum!!" Celebrate Creative Aging Month - Barefoot Boogie with Chris Howell! Dancing is great for the body, mind and spirit. Barefoot Boogie is designed to introduce you to or reacquaint you with the joy of movement through dance. This fun & light-hearted fitness experience is a cardio workout that will get your heart rate up while you move at your own pace to your own beat. If you ve tried dance classes before but have been discouraged by fast-paced loud music and complicated routines, then this is the class for you! Boogie to the music of Bassappella who we welcome to perform again at Hollin Hall! Hollin Hall Senior Center and all Neighborhood and Community Centers/Sites will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Room 203/Cozy Corner (every 3 rd Monday of the month) *if there is a Monday Holiday, the Welcome Orientation will be on the fourth Monday Tuesday, May 22 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 Room 216 Wednesday, May 23 Friday, May p.m. HOLIDAY CENTER CLOSED ALL DAY