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1 WEST WINDS December 11, 2017 Page 1 WEST WINDS NEWSLETTER FOR GOODWIN HOUSE BAILEY S CROSSROADS 3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA Volume 28, Number 50 December 11, 2017 Inside this Issue Community Updates Community Corner Films for the Week Inside the Art Center HCC/AL Programs Weekly Calendar Gift Wrapping Service Volunteers will be available in the Atrium on Saturday, December 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to assist residents with wrapping pre-boxed holiday gifts! ENCORE CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT Hear your friends and neighbors preform in a holiday concert on Wednesday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. The program is varied, including a classical favorite (Handel's Hallelujah Chorus), a spiritual (Rise Up And Follow That Star), a light-hearted arrangement of familiar tunes (Nutcracker Jingles), contemporary pieces (Festival Gloria and Hanukkah Flame) and other choral pieces. GHBC's group will be joined by other Encore Chorales from Alexandria and Langston Brown in Arlington. Seating is first come, first served (no tickets required). Doors will open to the Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE OF THE NUTCRACKER WITH BALLETNOVA Join young dancers from BalletNova for a 30-minute preview of their latest holiday production. Thursday, December 14, at 4:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

2 WEST WINDS December 11, 2017 Page 2 HOLIDAY CONCERTS THIS WEEK New Dominion Chorale on Tuesday, December 12, at 3:00 p.m. in the Rotunda. The Chorale returns for a concert and sing-a-long! Mount Vernon Concert Band in the Auditorium on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. Join the entire Mount Vernon Concert Band for sacred, popular, and classical favorites of the holiday season. Holiday Concert with the Encore Chorale on Wednesday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium Ballet Performance of the Nutcracker with BalletNova on Thursday, December 14, at 4:30 p.m. in the Auditorium Bella Voce Vocal Group in the Atrium on Saturday, December 16, at 3:00 p.m. LIVE PRODUCTION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the world of nineteenth-century London will soon be coming to Goodwin House! There s a reason why Charles Dickens holiday classic A Christmas Carol is called immortal! It s one of the most cautionary yet heartfelt stories ever written, and it s as much a part of the season as eggnog and mistletoe. So mark your calendars for a special event, because on Wednesday, December 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium, the Goodwin House Players along with several staff members will present a semistaged production of the beloved story directed by Eddie Page and produced by Howard Smith. COMMUNITY CORNER This may not be a winter wonderland but sleigh bells ringing is an all to familiar sound around this time of the year. It s known as the official siren signaling in the winter season. The song JINGLE BELLS, also known as One Horse Open Sleigh was written in 1857 and is one of the most popular and recorded songs on Earth. (It was originally meant for Thanksgiving). While a well known signature staple on sleighs, Santa suits and reindeer, jingle bells haven t always been associate with Christmas. They do much more than ring in holiday cheer. Jingle bells are in the percussion family of instruments. These small bells were known in ancient times in Sumer, Babylonia, Assyria, and Egypt and were commonly suspended from the trappings of horses, mules and camels. Centuries ago, sleigh bells were fastened to horses to signal the approach of someone important or to warn pedestrians of an approaching vehicle. (Sleighs were unable to stop quickly enough so they needed a warning signal.) William Barton opened the first American sleigh bell company in East Hampton, Connecticut in East Hampton eventually became known as Belltown because it produced so many bells. Sleigh bells are rarely used to produce specific pitches. Mozart, however, prescribed this in the third of his Three German Dances. Also, did you know the sleigh bells were one of the first instruments to be played in space? In 1955, Gemini 6 astronauts Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra, smuggled bells and a harmonica onto their spacecraft and played JINGLE BELLS for mission Control as a light-hearted holiday joke. The above information can be found in a book by MINKI ONWUDINJO entitled 10 fun facts about sleigh bells. I have made a selection and hope you enjoy! Dottie Moser, Resident

3 WEST WINDS December 11, 2017 Page 3 NOTES FOR THE WEEK Holiday Gift Wrap Service- Volunteers from One-Brick will be in the Atrium on Saturday, December 9, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to wrap your pre-boxed holiday gifts. The Group studying the Old Testament book of Exodus will meet on Monday, December 11, in the Top of the West at 3:30 p.m.. We will be analyzing Chapters 14, 15, and 16. All are welcome, bring your Bible. The Caregivers Support Group will meet on Tuesday, December 12, at 3:00 p.m. in the Group Room in the Pointe. This confidential meeting is open to resident caregivers, and provides an opportunity to privately share information and receive emotional support. Don't be a caregiver all alone. Please contact Elizabeth B. Dakin, LCSW (x 7225) with any questions. The trip to the National Mall on Wednesday, December 13, gives you a choice! Leave Goodwin House at 9:30 a.m. The first stop will be at the Botanic Gardens which offer a glorious floral display. Or you might choose to stay on the bus and minutes later visit Union Station which offers holiday decorations and shopping opportunities. Pick-up at the Gardens is planned for noon, and several minutes later, the bus will pick-up at Union Station. Arrival at GHBC will be around 12:45 p.m. Please sign up in the resident Business Center. $15 transportation charge. The Book Group will meet on Thursday, December 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the Top of the West. The book to be discussed this month is Hamilton by Ron Chernow. If you have a copy that you checked out from the Group at the last meeting, please be sure to bring it to turn in. All are welcome! Winter will be the theme of our next poetry meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, in the Smith Study. Participants may bring selections on winter, Christmas, snow or the end of the year (either original or from an album) bring your poems to share with others. Call George Beshore at Ext for more information. Save the date for our Hanukkah Celebration on Tuesday, December 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Formal Parlor. Everyone is welcome. Please signup for an upcoming trip to the MGM National Harbor Casino on Thursday, December 21, departing at 10:30 a.m. We will be taking both the GHBC and GHA busses, providing up to 28 seats for GHBC residents. Enjoy ample time for gaming, shopping, dining and exploring at this new local attraction! Sign up in the Resident Business Center. $6 Transportation Fee. CONGRESS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Are you having trouble with a Medicare bill? Do you have questions for a federal agency or need help with a Veterans Administration claim? Or do you just need an updated, expedited passport? The office of Congressman Don Beyer is available to help. On Tuesday, December 12, as part of the Congress in your Neighborhood Series, Congressman Beyer s staff will bring constituent services to Goodwin House from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Auditorium, District Office staffers will be on hand ready and willing to answer your questions, hear your concerns, and assist with any issues you may have.

4 WEST WINDS December 11, 2017 Page 4 SPECIAL MEETING Goodwin House Continuing Care Residents Association and VaCCRA will host a special meeting on Friday, December 15, 10:00 a.m. in the Auditorium. All members and interested residents are invited. Goals for 2018 and Bylaw changes will be discussed as well as the opportunity to pay renewal dues and apply for membership FALL CPE GRADUATION CELEBRATION The 2017 Fall Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Graduation will be held at Goodwin House Bailey s Crossroads on Tuesday, December 12, in the Board Room at 1:00-2:30 p.m. We are graduating two groups one supervised by Chaplain Liz Pomerleau and one by Rev. Dan Duggan. We had a total of 10 students who ministered in a variety of settings, including Goodwin House, parishes, and hospitals. Chaplain Pomerleau supervised Jenette O Keefe (GHA), Rev. Bart Purdy (GHBC & congregation), Barbara Sullivan (GH Hospice, GHA & George Washington University Hospital), Gail Fisher (GHA), Keya Rae Yi (GHBC & congregation). Rev. Duggan supervised Fr. Justin Puthussery ( Inova Fairfax Medical Campus), Elder Mildred Ingram (GHBC & Sentara Hospital), Rev. Susan Ashcraft US AND RUSSIAN RELATIONS LECTURE SAVE THE DATE! Resident Tom Pickering will be speaking in the Auditorium on Thursday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m. on the timely subject and important topic of US-Russian Relations. Tom had a significant diplomatic career that included ambassadorships to the UN and numerous countries including Russia before becoming Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. Although retired, he continues to travel extensively, providing his expertise in difficult international situations. This will be followed in the New Year with a series of stimulating and timely foreign affairs talks at GHBC. Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A period. Christmas Eve Holiday Lunch- 11:30-2:00 p.m. Grab and Go and Hot Meal Plan option available for takeout 3:00-6:00 p.m. Christmas Day Brunch -11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Grab and Go and Hot Meal Plan option available for takeout 3:00-6:00 p.m. New Year s Eve Dinner- 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner will be followed by a cocktail New Year s Eve reception in the Atrium 6:00-8:00 p.m. New Year s Day Brunch- 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Grab and Go and Hot Meal Plan option available for takeout 3:00-6:00 p.m. Limited Seating, Reservations Required for all holiday meals listed. JDR reservations may be made thru the Resident Website, Bistro reservations call 7645 leave a message with name, number in party and time requested. Limited walk-in seating will be available for residents in the Bistro. During Dining Services Holiday Events the Fireside will be closed.

5 WEST WINDS December 11, 2017 Page 5 Mollie Warner moved into Apartment 1274 in the Pointe on Tuesday, October 31. She came from her home in Alexandria, where she had lived for 38 years. Mollie was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and lived there throughout her childhood. She graduated from Portobello High School and began college at Edinburgh University. There she met and married her husband, whose military career took them all around the United States. She attended college wherever they were stationed and, as a result finished with many more credits than would ordinarily be necessary for graduation from any one university. She attended the University of Colorado, Auburn university in Alabama, the University of California (Davis), and the Middlebury College of International Studies in Monterey. Eventually she received a BA in International Economics and an MBA in International Finance. Somehow, she managed to raise two sons while doing this. After graduating, she worked in the Foreign Policy Studies Program at the Brookings Institution and then at the Pentagon in Army War Plans. In 1994, seeking less stress, she was admitted to George Mason Law School in Arlington. Since 1996 she has practiced family law in Alexandria, first for 18 months at Legal Services of Northern Virginia, and then as a solo practitioner. In her spare time Mollie enjoys the theater, movies, yoga and reading. She particularly likes reading the classics and international mysteries. UPCOMING FILMS TUESDAY MOVIE: ANITA- SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER- Anita Hill galvanized the nation with her appearance before the U.S. Senate in the hearings related to Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. This film documents the subsequent controversy and landmark event in the struggle for women's rights. Tuesday, December 12, 1 hour 30 min. (2015) Media Room. 2:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY GREAT COURSES- HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: The 48 lectures of History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective take you on a multidisciplinary journey that ranges across not only the traditional domains of politics and war that are normally the province of history courses, but also those of religion, philosophy, architecture and the visual arts, literature, and science and technology, to name but a few. Wednesday, December 13, at 3:15 p.m. in the Media Room. SATURDAY EVENING MOVIE- MARJORIE PRIME In this futuristic sci-fi tale, the subjective nature of memory and identity is explored through 86-year-old Marjorie and her interactions with a hologram -- a lookalike of her deceased husband programmed to stir her fading memories. Saturday, December 16, at 7:15 p.m. in the Auditorium. NR, 2017, 1hr 39 min The deadline for the next issue of West Winds is Tuesday, December 12. Submit all articles by 12 noon via at westwinds@goodwinhouse.org

6 WEST WINDS December 11, 2017 Page 6 Art Trip, Workshop and Lunch at McLean Project for the Arts Enjoy a gallery exhibition on the wonder of the natural world, and a hands-on workshop followed by a light lunch of extraordinary Turkish food! The bus departs GHBC this Tuesday, December 12 at 9:45 a.m. The sign-up sheet is currently in the Business Center. Monday, December 11 10:00 a.m. Holiday Ornaments and More This week is all about holiday craft creations! From painted glass bulbs, dyed silk fabrics, to one-of-a-kind holiday cards, create a holiday gift to share with friends and family! 1:00 p.m. Art Film Travels with Vasari Part 1 The always insightful Andrew Graham Dixon presents an incredibly intriguing and thorough documentary on the life and literary output of the world s first art historian, Giorgio Vasari. Tuesday, December 12 9:45 a.m. Art Trip, Mclean Project for the Arts The bus departs at 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Ceramics 2:00 p.m. Holiday Ornament Creations Wednesday, December 13 10:00 a.m. Jewelry and Beading Resident jewelry maker Sandy Bohannon will be sharing her techniques and knowledge in this class. Create a unique one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! 1:00 p.m. Holiday Ornament Creations Thursday, December 14 2:00 p.m. Woodcarving Come to the Art Center and learn woodcarving techniques from our master woodcarvers Joel and Mike. This class is open to all skill levels. Friday, December 15 9:30 a.m. Drawing with Color Instructor Rula Brock returns to the Art Center for this six- week class on drawing. Learn graphite and colored pencil techniques in a variety of different settings. ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCMENTS FROM THE CHAPLAIN On Sunday, December 3, at 10:30 a.m. we lit the first purple candle on the Chapel advent wreath, marking the beginning of our Advent pilgrimage for the next four Sundays and weeks before Christmas Day. The candle lighting marks our journey but also reminds us to wait, watch, and prepare as we move prayerfully and not hurriedly to Christmas. We are urged to enjoy the joys and miracles along the way, and be less focused on the destination. Stop, look, listen, reflect. The next three Sundays at 10:30 a.m., we will light the first and the additional candles as we count the weeks. We still have opportunities for one or more persons to read and light the wreath for our Advent 3, Advent 4 and Christmas Eve services (when it become a Christmas wreath for our services during the Christmas season). Let Chaplain Theresa Brion Ext know if you are interested in participating in this liturgy. The Community Christmas Eve service will be Sunday, December 24 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of All Saints. All members of the community (residents, staff, family and friends) are welcomed! This is our first celebration of the 12-day Christmas season. Throughout the rest of December and into early January you will discover a variety of opportunities to feed your spiritual being. Check out the West Winds calendar for a listing of the weekly, monthly, and special events sponsored by the various religious and spiritual communities that make the GHBC community who it is. If you need help locating what your soul desires, contact Chaplain Theresa (x-7224) and she will try to assist you in finding what you seek.

7 WEST WINDS December 11, 2017 Page 7 ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAMS Monday, December 11 10:45 Exercise with Joann 11:15 Chaplain Visits 12:30 Conversation Starters 2:30 Birthday Party with Deena Javor Tuesday, December 12 10:45 Exercise with Joann 11:30 AL Resident Dining Committee 2:30 Coffee with Friends 3:00 New Dominion Chorale (Rotunda) 7:30 Mount Vernon Concert band (AUD) Wednesday, December 13 10:45 Exercise with Joann 2:00 Holiday concert with Encore chorale (AUD) 3:00 1:1 with Kim and Amanda 4:00 Music with Bob & Anne 7:00 Festival of lights Outing Thursday, December 14 10:00 Montessori Christmas crafts with kids 10:45 Exercise with Leslie 11:15 Art with Anthony 3:30 Karaoke with Kim 4:30 Ballet performance of the nutcracker with Ballet Nova (AUD) Friday, December 15 10:30 Michael Calhoun 10:30 Food for Others Service Project (HCC) 10:45 Exercise with Leslie 11:30 Show Tune Extravaganza 2:00 Netflix Movie Saturday, December 16 11:00 Activity Cart 2:30 Afternoon exercise 3:00 Bella Voce (Atrium) 7:15 Movie: Marjorie Prime (AUD) Sunday, December 17 10:00 Catholic Communion (TOW) 10:30 Holy Eucharist (CH) 10:45 AM UUCA Fellowship (Board Room) 11:15 AM UUCA Service (Board Room) 1:15 Sunday Service (HCC) HEALTH CARE CENTER PROGRAMS Monday, December 11 10:30 Bible Study 11:00 Chair Exercise 2:30 Small Art Group 4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzles Tuesday, December 12 10:30 Word in a Word Game 11:00 Chair Zumba! 11:30 Resident Council Meeting 2:00 Afternoon Friendly Visits 2:30 Coffee w/ Friends (AL) 3:00 New Dominion Chorale (Rotunda) 7:30 Mt. Vernon Concert Band (Aud) Wednesday, December 13 10:30-11:30 Morning Art Therapy Group 3:30 Afternoon Social in Households 4:00 Birthday Party Celebration w/ Jesse in Lavender 7:00 Christmas Lights Outing Thursday, December 14 10:00 Snacks & Crafts w/ Montessori School 11:00 Chair Zumba 2:00 Afternoon Snacks 1:1 Visits: Hot Cider & Ginger snap cookies 4:00 Violin & Cello Concert w/ Tate Family in Lavender Friday, December 15 10:30 Food for Others Service Project 11:15 Piano Music w/ Michael Calhoun 3:30 Wine on Wheels Saturday, December 16 10:30-11:30 Piano Concert w/ Emily 4:00 Holidays Music w/ Chris Hagan 5:00 Piano Music w/ Heather in Lavender Sunday, December 17 10:30 Daily Chronicle 1:15 HCC Sunday Service 3:30 Puzzles & Games

8 WEST WINDS December 11, 2017 Page 8 MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 Total Body, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Total Body, Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. Aqua Jam and Tone, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Holiday Ornaments, Art Center, 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. Elegant Affordable Jewelry, Atrium, 11:00-4:00 p.m. Memoirs, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. Brain-Body-Balance $, 11:15 a.m. Chair Fit, Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m.- Canceled Art Film: Vasari, Media Room, 1:00 p.m. Scrabble, Game Room, 2:00 p.m. Fitness Orientation, Fitness Center, 2:00 p.m. Bible Study, Top of the West, 3:30 p.m. Mexican Dominoes, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Dining Committee, Board Room, 9:30 a.m. Art Trip, Departs at 9:45 a.m. Congress in Your Neighborhood, Auditorium, 10:00 a.m. Water Balance, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Ceramics, Art Center, 10:00 a.m. Pilates Video, 10:00 a.m. SAIL Review, Fitness Center, 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi, Aerobics Room, 11:30 a.m. Shopping Shuttle, Departs at 11:30 a.m. CPE Graduation, Board Room, 1:00 p.m. Knit for Kids, Art Center, 1:30 p.m. Holiday Ornaments, Art Center, 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. Fine Arts Committee Mtg., Art Center, 2:00 p.m. Matinee: Anita, Media Room, 2:00 p.m. Wii Bowling, Aerobics Room, 3:00 p.m. New Dominion Chorale Concert, Rotunda, 3:00 p.m. Caregivers Support. Group Room, 3:00 p.m. Newcomers et al., Formal Parlor, 4:00 p.m. Lincoln Society, Top of the West, 4:30 p.m. Poker Game, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Mount Vernon Band Holiday Concert, Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 Total Body Express, Aerobics Room, 8:15 a.m. Total Body, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Total Body, Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. National Mall Trip, Departs at 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 10:00 a.m. H2O Fitness, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Brain-Body-Balance $, 10:00 a.m. Jewelry and Beading, Art Center, 10:00 a.m. Contemplative Worship, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY CONTINUED Holiday Ornaments, Art Center, 1:00 p.m. Goodwin Players- Canceled Encore Chorale Concert, Auditorium, 2:00 p.m. Perspectives on the News, Smith Study, 2:00 p.m. Great Courses: Ancient World, Med. Room, 3:15 p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Pilates, Aerobics Room, Video, 10:00 a.m. BOM COM, Board Room, 10:00 a.m. The Book Group, Top of the West, 10:30 a.m. ABC Fitness, Aerobics Room, 11:15 a.m. Chair Fit, Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Chapel, 12:30 p.m. PWR Moves, Aerobics Room, 1:15 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 1:30 p.m. Line Dance Class, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. Poetry Group, Smith Study, 2:00 p.m. Joy of Music, Media Room, 2:00 p.m. Wood Carving, Art Center, 2:00 p.m. Community Service Com., Top of the West, 3:00 p.m. Finance Com., Staff Conference Room, 3:30 p.m. Spiritual Companions, Formal Parlor, 3:30 p.m. Contemplative Worship, Chapel, 4:30 p.m. Nutcracker Performance, Auditorium, 4:30 p.m. Scrabble, Top of the West, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMEBR 15 Total Body, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Total Body, Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. - Video Drawing with Color, Art Center, 9:30 a.m. VaCCRA Meeting, Auditorium, 10:00 a.m. Aqua Jam and Tone, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Brain Body Balance $, 10:00 a.m. Giant Shuttle, Departs at 11:30 a.m. Encore Chorale, Auditorium, 1:00 p.m. - Canceled Grounds Committee, Board Room, 2:00 p.m. Happy Hour, BC Lounge, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Poker Game, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Mah Jongg, Card Room, 7:15 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Opera Afternoon, Media Room, 1:00 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 2:00 p.m. Bella Voce Concert, Atrium, 3:00 p.m. Movie: Marjorie Prime, Auditorium, 7:15 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Community Coffee Hour, 10:00 a.m. Catholic Communion, Top of the West, 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 10:30 a.m. UUCA Fellowship, Board Room, 10:45 a.m. UUCA Service, Board Room, 11:15 a.m. Compline Service, Chapel, 7:30 p.m.