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VETERANS COMMITTEE OBSERVES MEMORIAL DAY Save the date for our Garden Party on Wednesday, June 7, from

all residents are invited to share in remembering departed service members and to honor our Goodwin House Bailey s Crossroads resident military veterans who died this past

1 WEST WINDS May 29, 2017 Page 1 WEST WINDS NEWSLETTER FOR GOODWIN HOUSE BAILEY S CROSSROADS 3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA Volume 28, Number 22 May 29, 2017 Inside this Issue Community Updates Films for the Week Inside the Art Center Community Corner HCC/AL Programs Weekly Calendar GHBC VETERANS COMMITTEE OBSERVES MEMORIAL DAY Save the date for our Garden Party on Wednesday, June 7, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. All residents are invited to join us for cookies and lemonade in the Knoll Garden. Enjoy tours of the beautiful garden led by Grounds Committee Members. On Monday, May 29, in the Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. all residents are invited to share in remembering departed service members and to honor our Goodwin House Bailey s Crossroads resident military veterans who died this past year. Our Guest Speaker, Captain Evan D. Robinson, US Navy (Retired), will share his reflections on Memorial Day. This year marks the 151 st Anniversary of Memorial Day. In addition, we are in the midst of commemorating the 50 th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and the 100 th Anniversary of World War I. Resident military veterans and members of the Veterans Committee are especially encouraged to attend. PIANO CONCERT WITH ELLEN TENENBAUM Ellen returns to GHBC to present an evening concert entitled Gems of Classical Piano on Wednesday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

WEST WINDS May 29, 2017 Page 2 UPCOMNG TRIP: A CONVERSATION WITH CARDINAL PETER TURKSON Vatican Perspectives on Care for Creation, Economic Injustice, the Refugee Crisis, and Peace.

2 WEST WINDS May 29, 2017 Page 2 UPCOMNG TRIP: A CONVERSATION WITH CARDINAL PETER TURKSON Vatican Perspectives on Care for Creation, Economic Injustice, the Refugee Crisis, and Peace. Wednesday, May 31, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Gaston Hall, Georgetown University. Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana leads the Vatican s teaching and advocacy on issues of peace, economic inequality, and global solidarity. He will speak with panelists David Hollenbach, S.J., well-known Jesuit theologian, Arturo Chavez, Ph.D., president of the Mexican-American Catholic College in San Antonio, Texas, and former member of President Obama s council on Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and Amy Rauenhorst Goldman, the CEO of GHR Foundation, which oversees grant making focused on health, education and global development. The Bus leaves from the main entrance at 5:30 p.m. Please sign up for this trip in the Resident Business Center. BELLA VOCE CONCERT Join Bella Voce for Songs of Summer with Jeff Hamlin on Saturday, June 3, at 4:00 p.m. in the Atrium. UPDATE FROM CHAPLAINCY On Sunday, May 28, the Rev. Dan Wilmoth will be preaching at the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Service in the Chapel. Join friends and neighbors as we end the celebratory Season of Easter. The following week, Sunday, June 4, we will celebrate the Day of Pentecost. Remember to wear something red to the Sunday, June 4 service! On Monday, June 12, at 2:30 p.m. in the Smith Study, Resident Ray Glover and general editor of the Episcopal hymnal, The Hymnal 1982, will speak to the Inquirers Group about the music of the Episcopal Church. All are welcome. Coming Events in the Chapel for June: Sunday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. Service of Holy Eucharist and Celebration of the Day of Pentecost. Remember to wear something red. Sunday, June 11, 10:30 a.m., CPE Intern Elizabeth Maphurs will preach at the Holy Eucharist service. Sunday, June 18, 10:30 a.m., CPE Resident Gen. Kelsang Varahi will preach at the Holy Eucharist service. REMINDER TO VOTE ON TUESDAY JUNE 13, FOR THE GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY VaCCRA wants to remind all residents to vote on Tuesday, June 13, for the next Governor of Virginia. There are only two states that have bi-partisan primaries, New Jersey and Virginia. Our convenient polling place will be in the Auditorium. You will have to ask for a specific party ballot. Did you know that only 10% of the voters in Fairfax County vote in a primary? Let us see if we can exceed that at GHBC! In the mail room, you will find a Voter Guide, and if you would like an application for Absentee Ballot, please contact Jean Bacon at Ext

3 WEST WINDS May 29, 2017 Page 3 NOTES FOR THE WEEK Women s Locker Room Update- The main entrance to the Women s Locker room will be closed from Wednesday, May 31, to Friday, June 2, to allow for work to be done to the wall between the two locker rooms. The Woman s Locker room and the Family Changing room can still be accessed through the main pool entrance during the hours that the pool is open. There will be no access to the Women s Locker room for the three days listed above during hours that the pool is closed. Please plan accordingly. The restroom near the clinic will remain available. We apologize for any inconvenience. Spiritual Companions will meet on Thursday, June 1, in the Formal Parlor at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Kathy Staudt will join us and lead a discussion on "Praying With the Poets." Kathy teaches the subject at the Virginia Theological Seminary and we are indeed fortunate to have her come to GHBC. UUCA Service will meet at 10:15 a.m. from Sunday, June 4, 2017 until September The coffee hour will be discontinued until September. Volunteer Information Dear GHBC Volunteers: Please complete your Quarterly Resident Volunteer Hours Log Forms. which enable us to keep track of the activities and time you spend on all internal and external volunteer activities. Blank forms as well as more information can be found in the blue Resident Volunteer information Book located in the Resident Business Center. Forms for previous quarters can also be provided. Volunteer Coordinator: TUESDAY DOCUMENTARY- I AM JFK, JR. UPCOMING FILMS "The White House was the first home John knew. The son of President John F. Kennedy and the former Jacqueline Bouvier grew up under the eyes of America. And when TV and press cameras captured the moment three-year-old JFK Jr. snapped a smart salute to his fallen father the image was seared into the nation's collective memory. I Am JFK Jr. tells the story of that little boy who would grow up to become arguably the most famous man in America. Tuesday, May 30, at 2:00 p.m. in the Media Room. NR, WEDNESDAY GREAT COURSES- NATIVE PEOPLES OF NORTH AMERICA Native Peoples of North America, pairs the unmatched resources and expertise of the Smithsonian s National Museum of the American Indian with the unparalleled knowledge of Professor Daniel M. Cobb. Wednesday, May 31, at 3:00 p.m. in the Media Room. (12 week series) SATURDAY EVENING MOVIE- HIDDEN FIGURES In the race to space between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, three black female mathematicians play a key role in launching astronaut John Glenn into outer space, making him the first American to orbit Earth. Saturday, June 3, at 7:15 p.m. in the Auditorium rated PG. 2 hours, 7 minutes.

WEST WINDS May 29, 2017 Page 4 Monday, May 29 10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Holiday Tuesday, May 30 10:00 a.m. Ceramics Glaze and finish the fired pieces from the kiln. 1:00 p.m. Cut Canvas Painting Using loose cut canvas and acrylic paint, create color fields that will be transformed into a 3- dimensional sculpture!

This class is suited to both the beginner and advanced student. Friday, June 2 10:00 a.m.

4 WEST WINDS May 29, 2017 Page 4 Monday, May 29 10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Holiday Tuesday, May 30 10:00 a.m. Ceramics Glaze and finish the fired pieces from the kiln. 1:00 p.m. Cut Canvas Painting Using loose cut canvas and acrylic paint, create color fields that will be transformed into a 3- dimensional sculpture! Wednesday, May 31 1:00 p.m. Cut Canvas Painting Create a collage by applying small pieces of painted canvas onto flat wood surfaces. Thursday, June 1 2:00 p.m. Wood Carving Joel and Mike are our master wood carvers, and they are ready to get you started on a creative wood carving project! This class is suited to both the beginner and advanced student. Friday, June 2 10:00 a.m. Cut Canvas Painting Using a combination of wood sticks and blocks and painted canvas, create sculptures that defy the laws of gravity! COMMUNITY CORNER Have you ever noticed how pleasant it is to curl up with a good book on a rainy day? These last few days have given us the opportunity to do just that. If you just want to sit instead of curl up we have the perfect place. For relaxation, enrichment and enlightenment, spend some time in our cheerful, inviting Library located in the Atrium area on the first floor. The Fairfax Library system sends us 100 books every three months. Forms for requesting a particular book are located next to the computer. Expected check-out time limit is 14 days. Resident volunteers assume management responsibilities under the direction of Bev Palmer and Anne White. The hours when the volunteers are present are posted on the office door. They will help you hunt for any book, film, or tape of your interest. Forms for requesting a particular book are located next to the Library computer. Always be considerate of others by not removing newspapers (or parts thereof). Once again, last but not least, remember that eating and drinking are not to take place in the Library that s what the Bistro is for. Happy Memorial Day! Dottie Moser, Resident

5 WEST WINDS May 29, 2017 Page 5 ASSISTED LIVING EVENTS Monday, May 29 10:45 Coffee & News (community room) 1:30 Netflix Documentary 2:00 Afternoon Matinee 3:30 Activity Cart Tuesday,May 30 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:15 Chaplain Visits 2:00 Movie & Popcorn 3:00 Wii Bowling (AR) 3:30 Ice Cream Social Wednesday, May 31 10:30 National Mall Scenic Drive 10:45 Chair Exercises 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Snacks & Trivia 4:00 Music with Bob & Anne 7:30 Ellen Tenenbaum Piano Concert (AUD) Thursday, June 1 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:15 Art with Anthony 2:00 Chess 3:30 Catholic Mass 4:45 Piano with Dot Friday, June 2 10:00 Michael Calhoun 10:30 Food for Others 10:45 Morning Exercises 11:30 Show Tune Extravaganza 3:00 Poetry with George Beshore 3:45 Wine Social Saturday, June 3 11:00 Activity Cart 1:00 Saturday at the Opera (MR) 2:00 Snacks on Wheels 3:00 Table Games 7:15 Movie: Hidden Figures (AUD) HEALTH CARE CENTER EVENTS Monday, May 29 10:30 Music & Puzzles in Households 11:00 Ball Toss 3:30 Snacks & Patriotic Music in Households Tuesday, May 30 10:30 Bible Study 11:00 Exercise Time! Visits with Charley the Dog 4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzles Wednesday, May 31 10:30 Random Trivia 11:00 Exercise 3:30 Sudoku & Afternoon Social 7:30 Ellen Tenenbaum Piano Concert (Aud) Thursday, June 1 10:15-11:30 Art with Anthony in the Art Center 2:00 Afternoon Snacks 1:1 Visits 4:00 Bingo Friday, June 2 10:30 Food for Others Service Project 11:15 Coffee & Chat 3:30 Small Art Group 3:30 Wine on Wheels Saturday, June 3 10:30 Morning Chat 11:00 Exercise 3:30 Afternoon Crafts Sunday, June 4 10:30 Daily Chronicle 1:15 HCC Sunday Service 3:30 Puzzles & Games Sunday, June 4 10:00 Catholic Communion (TOW) 10:30 Holy Eucharist (CH) 1:15 Sunday Service (HCC)

6 WEST WINDS May 29, 2017 Page 6 MONDAY, MAY 29 Total Body, Fit. Ctr. & Aerobics 9:00 a.m. - Canceled Aqua Jam and Tone, Pool, 10:00 a.m. - Canceled Chair Yoga, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. - Canceled Memoirs, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. Brain-Body-Balance $, 11:15 a.m.- Canceled Chair Fit, Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m.- Canceled Art Film, Media Room, 1:00 p.m. - Canceled Scrabble, Game Room, 2:00 p.m. Memorial Day Program, Auditorium, 3:00 p.m. Mexican Dominoes, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m. *The Pool will be open from 7:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 30 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Water Balance, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Ceramics, Art Center, 10:00 a.m. SAIL, Fitness Center, 10:00 a.m. Pilates Video, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. Shopping Shuttle, Departs at 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi, Aerobics Room, 11:30 a.m. Canvas Painting, Art Center, 1:00 p.m. Knit for Kids, Art Center, 1:30 p.m. Line Dance Class, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. Drawing, Art Center, 2:00 p.m. Matinee: JFK, Jr., Media Room, 2:00 p.m. Wii Bowling, Aerobics Room, 3:00 p.m. Newcomers et al., Formal Parlor, 4:00 p.m. Poker Game, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Total Body Express, Fitness Center, 8:15 a.m. Total Body, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 10:00 a.m. H2O Fitness, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Brain-Body-Balance $, 10:00 a.m. - Canceled Contemplative Worship, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. Nordic Walking, Fitness Ctr., 1:00 p.m. Canvas Painting, Art Center, 1:00 p.m. Goodwin Players, Board Room, 1:30 p.m. Perspectives on the News, Smith Study, 2:00 p.m. Great Courses: Native Amer., Media Room, 3:00 p.m. Georgetown Trip, Departs at 5:30 p.m. Ellen Tenenbaum Piano Concert, Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Pilates Mat, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. SAIL, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. WhatNot Shop, Donations, 10:00 a.m. 12 Noon Chair Fit, Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Fitness Committee, Formal Parlor, 12:30 p.m. PWR Moves, Aerobics Room, 1:15 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 1:30 p.m. Joy of Music, Media Room, 2:00 p.m. Wood Carving, Art Center, 2:00 p.m. Line Dance, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. Spiritual Companions, Formal Parlor, 3:30 p.m. Contemplative Worship, Chapel, 4:30 p.m. Scrabble, Top of the West, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m. NSO Transportation, Departs at 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Total Body Fit. Ctr. /Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. Aqua Jam and Tone, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Health Committee, Top of the West, 10:00 a.m. Canvas Painting, Art Center, 10:00 a.m. Brain Body Balance $, 10:00 a.m. - Canceled Project 52, Smith Study, 10:30 a.m. Giant Shuttle, Departs at 11:30 a.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, JUNE 3 Croquet, Front Yard, 10:00 a.m. Opera Afternoon, Media Room, 1:00 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 2:00 p.m. Bella Voce Concert, Atrium, 4:00 p.m. Movie: Hidden Figures, Auditorium, 7:15 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 4 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 Coffee, Board Room, 10:45 a.m. - Canceled UUCA Service, Board Room, 10:15 a.m. Compline Service, Chapel, 7:30 p.m. The deadline for the next issue of West Winds is Tuesday, May 30. Please submit all articles by 12 noon via at westwinds@goodwinhouse.org A list of events, meetings, and classes (with descriptions) can be found in Coming Events & Calendars

WEST WINDS NEWSLETTER FOR GOODWIN HOUSE BAILEY S CROSSROADS

WEST WINDS December 26, 2016 Page 1 WEST WINDS NEWSLETTER FOR GOODWIN HOUSE BAILEY S CROSSROADS 3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041- www.ghbcresidents.org Volume 27, Number 48 December 26,