July/ August 2013 20 July/ August 2013 Highlights Sign Up for Special Programs on the First Floor Sign Up Board. Sign Up for Trips in Main Office. (RR) = Reservations Required 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, addresses 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. Highlights for July and August 2013 Hollin Hall Senior Center for Creative Retirement Thursdays 1 p.m. Room 109 Joan Klein and Nick Marin painting center mural PLAY LAB Making that mental shift from Left>Right Brain through CREATIVE Challenges. We will write, experiment, be bold, unfold, let go, laugh, try, help, support, uncover, be unique and Let go BY OPENING UP TO THE WORLD OF creativity! We are building endless discoveries! Mondays 1 p.m. Room 217 Drop in for a game of Scrabble! Challenge your vocabulary and strategy skills with friends. Boards and tiles provided! First Fridays 9 a.m. Computer Lab, 215 Group Leader Tech Support Training Discover the fundamental components of effective use of technology for your group/club. Good time to learn this before Fall Programming starts up again! Learn the equipment options, reservation procedure, and how to set up and clean up the room and equipment. If you have used, are using, or
July/ August 2013 21 are planning on using equipment from the center, this training cannot be missed! Signup Sheet is on Activity Board Questions? See Assistant, Patti Bruch or Lee Maguire Monday, July 8 1 p.m. Room 203 Wednesday, July 10 Thursday, July 11 9:30 a.m. @ Farmers Market Noon Kitchen Wednesday, July 10 12:30 p.m. Room Cozy Mystery Book Club Cozy mysteries have become a booming business. Patti Bruch, Assistant Director, is an avid mystery reader. The group will be discussing, Susan Wittig Albert s Mistletoe Man (A China Bayles Mystery). a treat for gardeners who like to relax with an absorbing mystery -North American Gardener (RR) Join Patti Bruch, Assistant, at the local Farmers Market Our Summer Healthy Eating for Healthy Living Program The market is located at the Sherwood Hall Library. Assist Patti in the selection of fresh vegetables. Then join us for a Veggie DeliteFULL lunch the very next day of fresh roasted veggies over brown rice. Beverage Served. Lunch Donation $. Changing Face of our Rite Aid with Wellness Ambassador (RR)
July/ August 2013 22 Shop and Nosh Trips Every Wednesday! Get a bunch of your friends together and take your get-together on the road! Great Summertime FUN! July 2013 Wednesday, July 3 Wednesday, July 10 Wednesday, July 17 Wednesday, July 24 Wednesday, July 31 August 2013 Wednesday, Aug. 7 Wednesday, Aug. 14 Wednesday, Aug. 21 Pentagon City Mall/Lunch at Café Nordstrom Bradlee Shopping Center with Lunch at Atlantis Pizzeria & Family Restaurant Experience the Water Taxi ride from Alexandria City Marina to National Harbor/Gaylord! $16.00 Roundtrip Cool down at the Dairy Godmother in Del Ray and stroll the streets for other shops and stops! (leave @10:30 am) Lunch at Chez Andree (leave @10:30 am)...since 1964...known for its country French Cuisine Talbot Outlet/Lunch @ El Paso Restaurant Potomac Yard Center w/lunch at the Afghan Restaurant Lunch at the DelRay Café (leave @10:30 am) Wednesday, Aug. 28 Bailey s Crossroads Center 10:15 a.m. 2 p.m. Sign up In Main Office, $1 pay on day of trip = Low Amount of Walking = Moderate Amount of Walking = High Amount of Walking
July/ August 2013 23 Thursdays in July, Beginning July 11 10 a.m. Room 109 Tea w/lee Welcome back tea aficionado Lee Maguire returning for the summer along with his suitcase of teas. Thursday, July 11; 10 a.m. Iced Tea, Inc. Taste test mass produced iced teas versus homemade iced tea. Explore the major production companies and the ingredients that make their teas. Thursday, July 18; 10 a.m. Learn About Tea Learn about a variety of topics regarding tea with the help of Harney & Sons including types of tea, brewing instructions, liquor, body, flavors, and dry leaves. Thursday, July 25; 10 a.m. Four Months! The holiday season starts in 4 months and now is the time to start planning! Be a socialite and use tea in your entertaining menu. Enjoy some hospitality by grabbing a light snack! Lapsang Souchong & Ginger Liquorice Tea Marinated chicken with a garden fresh lettuce salad tossed in olive oil and white vinegar, served with iced tea. (RR) Tuesday, July 16 10 a.m. 109 Bazaar Craft Workshop- Partridge in a Pear Tree Christmas Ornament (a starch and string ornament) and Pearl Hangers to hang ornaments. (RR) **Looking for donations of pearl, silver, gold, and crystal beads for beading. Wednesday, July 17 One session only in July. No program in August. Will resume regular schedule in September Friday, July 19 12:30 p.m. Kitchen 1:30 p.m. 203 Music with Tony Summer Cool Join Tony Lapallo to listen to and love music. Discuss what we hear. This session will focus on music from Scandinavia. Visiting Chef, Phase Two with Peter Lattu Summer Classic Sandwich Demo. Our Summer Healthy Eating for Healthy Living Program Discover different ways of making your standard sandwiches by switching up
July/ August 2013 24 Wednesday, July 24 Noon Room Wednesday, July 24 1 p.m. Room 216 Monday, August 12 1 p.m. Room 203 Wednesday, August 14 Thursday, August 15 9:30 a.m. Noon @Market Kitchen Tuesday, August 20 10 a.m. Room 109 Wednesday, August 28 1 p.m. Room 216 breads/wraps, using unique spreads and toppings, vegetarian alternative fillings and more! Taste-test and enjoy a lively discussion with other foodies. (RR) Cook Out! Entrée and sides provided for $ 4 per person. Burgers and Hot Dogs!! Bring a dessert, fruit or fruit/jello salad to share. Sign up and Pay in the First floor Main Office Hollin Hall s Book Club will be discussing Pictures at an Exhibition by Sara Houghteling Please Note: The books are on loan from the Fairfax County Public Library. You must be a participating member of the HHSC book club, attending the monthly discussion on a regular basis to take one out. In addition, if a book is lost, the individual who has lost the book(s) will incur the fee. Cozy Mystery Book Club discussing Evan Blessed (a Constable Evans Mystery) by Rhys Bowen (RR) Join Patti Bruch, Assistant, at the local Farmers Market Our Summer Healthy Eating for Healthy Living Program The market is located at the Sherwood Hall Library. Assist Patti in the selection of fresh vegetables. Then join us for a Veggie DeliteFULL lunch the very next day of fresh roasted veggies over brown rice. Beverage Served. Lunch Donation $. Bazaar Craft Workshop: Magnolia Pod Ornaments with Pearl Accents. Magnolia trees are very accommodating this time of year. They drop their handsome seed pods just in time to make unusual ornaments for your tree. Just by adding a few dabs of paint, a bit of ribbon or a sprinkle of glitter you can make these lovely ornaments! Come join us! Hollin Hall s Book Club will be discussing Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (Watching movie does not count )
July/ August 2013 25 NOTE: This is a DRAFT-Tickets may sell out, new show announcement may come about throughout the year plans may change and we will add as we go along - Becky Bilowus and Julie Ellis Destination Estimated Date Estimated Cost Cirque du Soleil: Quidam July 21, 2013 WAIT LIST ONLY Potomac NATIONALS! July 22, 2013 $6 Reserved seating 7:05 p.m. Game $1 Hot Dog Senior Nite s Stitch and Pitch! Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting, needlework and crafting to work on as you enjoy the game! Botancial Gardens, Washington, d.c.: Late Summer Bounty Cooking Part of our Healthy Eating for Healthy Living Program Adrienne Cook, Gardening Specialist and Danielle Cook Navidi, Nutritionist As the garden peaks, that's when the fullness of tomatoes, eggplant, peppers and late squash take center stage in this Cook Sisters cooking demo and discussion of growing techniques. Please note: This program will be offered at 12 p.m. and repeated at 12:45 p.m. Date: Thursday, August 1 Time: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Conservatory Garden Court Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:15 a.m. 2 p.m. Trip Free, No Pre-Registration Required The Carlyle Club, The Cab Calloway Orchestra Phillips Collection: Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928 1945.andEllsworth Kelly Panel Paintings 2004 2009 Tour Friday, August, 2,2013 $35 Sunday, July 28, 2013 $13
July/ August 2013 26 National Geographic Bell World Premier written by Jim Lehrer The Winery at Bull Run GRAPE CRUSH! The Winery at Bull Run has so much to offer besides superb wine tastings in a scenic Virginia Historical setting. Choose a picnic lunch from the catering menu, stomp some grapes and enjoy wine tasting on your own for an extra $15 Cherry Hill, Falls Church, VA, Private Tea and Tour Glen Echo Ballroom Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Arena Stage Maurice Hines, Tappin Through Life Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. National Theater West Side Story Nationals Baseball Game September 2013 $30 Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:45 a.m. to arrive by 11 a.m. October, 2013 $28 Sunday, November 10, 2013 3-6 p.m. $14 Winter 2013 Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Summer 2014 2-3 times a year Gail Wiegel Museum Tours Kennedy Center Opera House LION KING Summer 2014 Entry to Winery is free. Picnic lunch, $16. On own for wine tasting for $15.
July/ August 2013 27 Third Friday with the Mount Vernon Swing Band 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Community Room - Open to All in the Community! $4 at the Door! Live Band Owen Hammett, conductor Refreshments graciously provided by Community Partners* July Sponsor: Synergy Homecare August Sponsor: Sunrise at Mount Vernon *If your group or organization is interested in sponsoring a dance, please contact Julie Ellis, Director Call 703-765-4573, TTY 711 for more information Thanks to all Dance Sponsors for being such a Caring Community! Mark your calendar for the Third Friday Dance in 2013: July 19 th August 16 th September 20 th November 15 th
July/ August 2013 28 Fitness Space Training Schedule*, Room *In order to use the Fitness Room at Hollin Hall, you will need to sign up and receive the 15 to 30 minute Orientation. Sign up {RR} on first floor activity bulletin board. Required: Wear sneakers and dress comfortably. Trainings: First Monday at 12:45 p.m. Clubs that take off for the Summer: {At this Writing, 6/10/2013, this is what we know} New York Memories Railroad Club Alexandria Memories Singing Group Military History Events that Ikebana Mount Vernon House and Garden Antique Club AARP Tap Dance Spanish with Lee Taylor Music with Tony-breaks for August
July/ August 2013 29 Neighborhood and Community Services Inclement Weather Policy REVISED 2013 When Fairfax County Public Schools cancel classes for the day: Senior Programs and Senior Centers: All senior programs, activities and events, including lunch and transportation by FASTRAN at all senior centers are cancelled. Hollin Hall Senior Center will open for resource and weather emergency information. Please call the center before leaving your home for updated center information and possible cancellations: 703-765-4573 When Fairfax County Public Schools have a delayed opening: Senior Programs and Senior Centers: Senior centers will be open. There will be no transportation by FASTRAN and no lunch service at sites served by Fairfax County Public Schools. Activities prior to 10:00 am are cancelled. Other activities and classes may also be cancelled. Please call the center before leaving your home for updated center information and possible cancellations: 703-765-4573 When Fairfax County Public Schools have early release: Senior Programs and Senior Centers: All afternoon senior programs, activities and events are cancelled at the senior centers beginning at noon. Senior Centers will remain open. Lunch will be served as early as possible. If participants have been brought by FASTRAN, they will be picked up at noon. If participants have not yet been picked up from their homes when an early release is announced, FASTRAN is cancelled for the day. When Fairfax County Government offices are closed: Senior Programs and Senior Centers: All senior centers will be closed. When Fairfax County Government offices have a delayed opening: Senior Programs and Senior Centers: All senior centers will open with a delay. Please call the center before leaving your home for updated center information and possible cancellations: 703-765-4573
July/ August 2013 30 BAD WEATHER CONTACT INFORMATION: Hollin Hall Senior Center 703-765-4573 Neighborhood and Community Services Main Office 703-324- 4600 TTY 711 Fairfax County Emergency Information Line 703-817-7771 TTY 711 Television (Local Stations) Cable Channel 16, 21 County Website www.fairfaxcounty.gov Neighborhood and Community Services Website www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs Fairfax County Emergency Radio 1670 AM Tornadoes can happen anytime, anywhere with little or no warning. Knowing what to do when seconds count can save lives. How will you respond to a tornado warning? Tornado Warning- A tornado has been sighted or has been indicated by National Weather Service Doppler Radar and might be headed your way. When a warning is issued, take cover immediately. Tornado Watch- Conditions are favorable for a tornado and that tornadoes are possible. What to Do in a Tornado: If a tornado is headed your way, shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. Go to a small, windowless, interior room such as a closet, bathroom or interior hall on the lowest level of the building. When shelter is not available, lie flat in a ditch or other low-lying area-do not get under an overpass or bridge. N/REGIONAL/REGION1/HHSC/NCS/Hollin Hall Inclement Weather Policy2/2011
July/ August 2013 31 Computer Sessions at HHSC: Update from Kate DeAngelis, Manager of Computer Classes Monday: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. One on One Sessions with Dan Barolo (RR) Tuesday: Drop In Computer Technology Discussion with Bob Brubaker. No Sign Up Required @ 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Smart Phone Class, 9:30 11:30 a.m. Friday: Tech Help with Helen Henderson at 10 a.m. For additional new classes, Sign Up on First Floor Computer Board across from Scan Desk The wireless network is available in rooms, 218, and 215 but the signal might bleed into other nearby areas. Use of the Wi-Fi is only available 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday The wireless access at Hollin Hall Senior Center for Creative Retirement is no different than what one would get at Starbucks or Panera. So come in, enjoy a cup of joe or some hot tea in The Gathering Place while navigating the web or liking us on Facebook.
July/ August 2013 32 Hollin Hall Clubhouse These clubs meet at Hollin Hall Senior Center: Mount Vernon Genealogical Society(MVGS) The Library in room 214 is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. The General Meeting is on the 3 rd Tuesday of the month in room. On that day, the library is open from 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Visit them on the web at www.mvgenealogy.org Upcoming Programs for MVGS: Monday, July 8, 10 a.m. Noon, Room 214, Family Search-Family Tree with Linda Maclachlan Monday, July 22, 10 a.m. Noon, Room 214, Family Search-Family Tree with Linda Maclachlan Tuesday, July 16, 1 p.m., Room - Treating the Sick and Wounded: Civil War Medical Records with Nancy Wing of the National Archives Monday, August 5, 1 p.m. Room 214, Family Search-Family Tree with Linda Maclachlan Tuesday, August 20, 1 p.m., Room, Bounty Land Records to Help Solve that Problem! With Christine Rose, a well-known national lecturer Mount Vernon House & Garden Club This group meets from September to May. They host knowledgeable speakers and fun trips on the 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. 12 noon in room 218. Breaks in Summer Mount Vernon Antique Club A fascinating group with interesting programs meeting every 3 rd Wednesday in room 216 at 9:30 a.m. They host a varied group of speakers and also have an intermediate version of Show and Tell! Breaks in Summer Mount Vernon AARP Chapter 3198 Meeting on the first Friday of the month from September to June, this club supports the National AARP and promotes the well-being of our community and members.breaks in Summer Alexandria Ikebana International- A minimalistic Japanese style of flower arranging club meets the first Wednesday of the month(september, October, November, February, March, April, May) at 9:30 a.m. in Room 109 Breaks in Summer Mount Vernon Quilters Unlimited- General meetings are held on the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of the month, Room at 12:30 p.m. and in Room 216 on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Quilt Bees every Tuesday in summer
July/ August 2013 Additional Programs Offered Each Month ACTIVITY ROOM # DAY(S) TIME Monday Alexandria Memories Breaks in Summer 216 3 rd Monday 1 p.m. Military History - Breaks in Summer 217 2 nd & 4 th Monday 10 a.m. Welcome Wagon/Open House 203 3 rd Monday(if holiday 4 th Monday) 1 p.m. Cozy Mystery Book Club 203 2 nd Monday 1 p.m. Tuesday Genealogy, Mount Vernon Genealogical Society 3 rd Tuesday 1 p.m. General Meeting Mount Vernon Quilters Quilt Bees in Summer 216 Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. Mount Vernon Chapter Quilters Unlimited General Meeting - Breaks in Summer 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Antique Club - Breaks in Summer 216 3 rd Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Book Club 216 4 th Wednesday 1 p.m. Bunco 1 st & 3 rd Wednesday 12:45 p.m. Clay Class with Judy/Ken 109 See flyer 10:30 a.m. Ikebana International Breaks in Summer 109 1 st Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Mount Vernon House & Garden Club - Breaks in Summer 218 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Parkinson Support Group 109 1 st Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Thursday Advisory Council (All Welcome) 217 1 st Thursday 10 a.m. Local Quilters 216 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays 9 a.m. Model Railroad Club-Breaks in Summer 213 3 rd Thursday 10 a.m. Friday AARP General Meeting Breaks in Summer 1 st Friday 1 p.m. Theater Club Room may Vary 1 st and 3 rd Friday 1 p.m. New York Memories-Breaks in Summer 216 3 rd Friday 10:30 a.m. Photo Club 216 2 nd Friday 10 a.m. Events that Changed History/History with Stan Breaks in Summer 218 1 st & 3 rd Friday varies 10 a.m. Stamp Club 216 3 rd Friday 2 p.m.
July/ August 2013 Daily Programs July August 2013 Hollin Hall Senior Center for Creative Retirement 703-765-4573 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 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 10:30 Piano Club 11:00 Low Impact Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:00 Pinochle 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Art w/irinea 1:00 Beg. Tap Dance w/maureen 2:00 Spanish w/harry 2:00 Billiards Boutique 218 213 217 109 201 8:10 Tai Chi, Intermediate 9:00 Billiards Open 9:15 Meditation 9:15 Exercise for Men with Celez 9:30 Strength Training 9:30 Computer Discussion w/bob 10:00 Exercise with Rosita 12:00 Lunch 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., 214 216 215 218 217 201 8:10 Tai Chi, Advanced 9:00 Billiards Open 9:00 Strength Training w/patty 9:00 Exercise w/laura & Judy 10:00 Canasta 10:00 Exercise w/gloria 10:00 V.I.P. Group 10:30 Hand-built Clay 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 Ballroom & Latin Dancing MVGS Library Open, 10 a.m. 2 p.m.,214 213 109 217 201 8:10 Tai Chi, Beginning 9:00 Billiards Open 9:15 Exercise for Men with Celez 9:30 Strength Training 10:00 Exercise with Rosita 10:00 Wii Bowling 11:00 Veronica s Secret Band 11:00 Jazzercise Lite 11:45 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Lunch 12:00 Pinochle MVGS Library Open, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., 214 # No 11 a.m. exercise on Pot Luck day 218 213 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 Line Dance w/paula M. 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Party Bridge 1:00 Table Tennis 2:00 Open Billiards 109 217 213 217 218