January/February 2013 25 January/February 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 January 2013 Mondays 1 p.m. Room 215 Hollin Hall Senior Center for Creative Retirement Starting January 21 st, join Volunteer, Leanne Hutton who will be available in Room 215 from 1-3 p.m. if you would like to learn EXCEL No sign-up necessary JUST DROP IN!
January/February 2013 26 Thursdays 1 p.m. Room 109 PLAY LAB First Fridays 9 a.m. Compute r Lab, 215 Tuesdays 9:15 a.m. Room 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! Word play, Creative Problem solving, watercolor, stamping.endless discoveries! On January 17, February 7 and February 21 st we will PLAY with words with Camilla Clocker. then the bubblegum said to the loaf of bread Join these creative writing sessions! You might be convinced that you have no Imagination, but that pencil clutched in your fingers probably does have! Join Julie and Camilla for a fun afternoon on these days. Group Leader Tech Support Training Discover the fundamental components of effective use of technology for your group/club. 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 are planning on using equipment from the center, this training cannot be missed! Sign-up Sheet is on Activity Board Meditation with Marsha Conway For all the activity of modern society, many still feel a fundamental need for silence, inner peace, and a moment of reflection. Meditation can reduce stress and help us relax; but, it can also give us a lot more.* Try it out on Tuesdays with Marsha. *www.pickthebrain.com
January/February 2013 27 Friday, January 4 10 a.m. Room 218 Beginning Tuesday, January 8 and every Tuesday thereafter for Six weeks Tuesdays : January 8 January 15 January 22 January 29 February 5 February 19 February 26 Returning Thursday, January 10 10:30 a.m. Room Turning Points, Bold Experiment-The New Deal and Einstein s Letter, The Manhattan Project. Stan Wielga, Group Leader Beginner, Beginner BrIdge with Ruby Grant Reservations Required {RR} Limited Seating. 1 p.m. Room 109 Creativity 10 a.m. Room Friday, January 11 10 a.m. Room Monday, January 14 1 p.m. Room 201 Six Part Part Series starts up again on Tuesday, January 8. Did you know that for the first time research shows that American CREATIVTY is declining? So, we ask, what has gone wrong? In a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, How to Be Creative it states, creativity is not magic, and there is no such thing as a creative type. Creativity is not a trait we inherit in our genes or a blessing bestowed by the angels. It s a skill. Anyone can learn to be creative, Join this seven-part series with Julie Ellis, Facilitator, to explore our own. You will receive a loaned copy of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb. You do not need to be an artist to take this class. Learn to Fuel a creative life out loud! (RR) Begin with first session as we all, in the group, get to know one another from the first class. {Recommended reading, How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb} Coffee and Tea Available. SPANISH! Welcome Back Lee Taylor! Improve use of present and past tenses. Develop comprehension and conversational skills. Newcomers Welcome! (RR) Photo Club-Photography Geeks Welcome! Cozy Mystery Book Club Planning Meeting. Cozy mysteries have become a booming business. Patti Bruch, Assistant Director, is an avid mystery reader. So many titles, authors, series to choose from! Come to the meeting to help plan next steps, next reads! {RR} Tuesday, January 15 1 p.m. Room Mount Vernon Genealogical Society
January/February 2013 28 Wednesday, January 16 9:30 a.m. Room welcomes all to their general meeting Alexandria Mount Vernon Antique Club will feature Mrs. Regina Madory Walter, whose subject will be "The History of Christening Gowns". She has christening dresses from the 1700's in her own collection. Mrs. Walter has received numerous awards on her needlework and designs, and has developed a number of fine hand sewing and embroidery workshops and lectures. Free and Open to the Public. Thursday, January 17 10 a.m. - Noon Room 201 Thursday, January 17 10 a.m. Room 213 Friday, January 18 10 a.m. Room 218 Friday, January 18 10:30 a.m. Room Mount Vernon Genealogical Society Using Newspapers in Genealogy Research with Sharon Hodges Model Railroad Club, Gillian Chen presents Railway Operations in the UK and USA. Refreshments served. {RR} Turning Points, Surprise, Battle of Midway and The Land of Lawns-Suburbanization. Group Leader, Stan Wielga New York, New York Memories New York: Cities of the Underground - Secret Societies (DVD) {RR} Friday, January 18 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Room Third Friday Dance with the Mount Vernon Swing Band Open to all in the Community! $4 at the door! Monday, January 21 Tuesday, January 22 10 a.m. Room 109 Live Band Owen Hammett, conductor Refreshments graciously provided by Home Instead Call 703-765-4573 for more information. Hollin Hall Senior Center will be closed in Honor of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Bazaar Craft Brainstorming Session with Jan Kestyn and Assistant, Patti Bruch All are Welcome! Bring your ideas and sample crafts as we decide our Schedule of Crafts for Bazaar 2013 {RR} Hot chocolate and cookies, too! Tuesday, January 22 1 p.m. Room Mount Vernon Quilters Unlimited
January/February 2013 29 Wednesday, January 23 1 p.m. Room Friday, January, 25 12:30 p.m. Kitchen Monday, January 28 10 a.m. Room Monday, January 28 10 a.m. Room 214 Tuesday, January 29 10 a.m. Room 201 Hollin Hall s Book Club will be discussing Moloka I by Allan Brennert Visiting Chef,Phase II with Peter Lattu, demonstrates a Unique Vegetarian Chili using Cocoa! Don t miss this one..and all of Peter s cooking tips, as well! [RR] Military History The Mexican War 1846-1848, Ed Murphy, presenter Mount Vernon Genelogical Society, FIND-A- GRAVE with Linda MacLachlan Come learn about the Miraculous Monarch Butterfly the fascinating life cycle, unbelievable migration, and what we, at Hollin Hall can do to assist the monarchs with guest speakers Dana Shaw, Cindy Wackerbarth, Marty Summerour who are participants in Monarch Teacher Network s Monarch Workshops which have been held in 14 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces. Come enjoy a short video and resource. Our goal is to start a wonderful butterfly/pollinator garden at our center materials Refreshments served. {RR} Tuesday, January 29th Noon Room Mount Vernon Quilters Unlimited, Charity Workshop.
January/February 2013 30 Thursday, January 31 1-2 p.m. Room Pearls of Wisdom HHSC 30 th Anniversary Celebration! Refreshments Served. Sheila Epstein at the Piano. Reservations are Required
January/February 2013 31 Shop and Nosh Trips NOW Every Wednesday! Get a bunch of your friends together and take your get-together on the road! 10:15 a.m. 2 p.m. Sign up In Main Office, $1 pay on day of trip January 2013 January 2 nd January 9 th January 16 th January 23rd January 30th February 2012 February 6 th February 13 th February 20 th February 27th Scope out the After Holiday sales at Landmark Mall and have lunch at the Food Court! ` Kingstowne Shopping Center: Home Goods, TJ Maxx, World Market, Panera Bread, Firehouse Subs, Noodles and Company and More! Shop and Lunch at Pentagon City Mall [Who wants to drive and park in Arlington??] Ballston Common Mall in Arlington Landmark Plaza (next to Landmark Mall): Marshall s, Dollar Tree, Ross Dress for Less and more! Gunston Plaza Shopping Center in Lorton..Mega Dollar Tree, Food Lion, Polo Grill Restaurant and other eateries. Stop on in and visit the folks at the Lorton Senior Center Burlington Coat Factory in Falls Church and then lunch at La Madeleine BIG LOTS discount outlet in Woodbridge followed by lunch at the Dixie Bones Restaurant Shop for unique home furnishings at the Crate and Barrel Outlet in Old Towne Alexandria followed by lunch at Table Talk on Duke Street = Low Amount of Walking = Moderate Amount of Walking = High Amount of Walking
January/February 2013 32 Highlights for February 2013 First Fridays 9 a.m. Room 215 Mondays Note: On third Mondays held in 201 1 p.m. Room Friday, February 1 10 a.m. Room 218 Friday, February 1 12 - Noon Room 109 Wednesday, February 6 9:30 p.m. Room 109 Monday, February 11 10 a.m. Room Tuesday, February 12 1 p.m. Room Friday, February 15 10 a.m. Room 218 Group Leader Tech Support Training Discover the fundamental components of effective use of technology for your group/club. 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 are planning on using equipment from the center, this training cannot be missed! Sign-up Sheet is on Activity Board Drop in for a game of Scrabble! Challenge your vocabulary and strategy skills with friends. Boards and tiles provided! Turning Points The Berlin Airlift and the Cold War and Tuning In-The Birth of Television Hotdog Tailgate Party in anticipation of Super Bowl 2013 on Sunday, February 3 rd $1. Buys you a cold Soda and grilled dog! $1.00 each for extra hot dogs. (RR) Wear your Favorite Jerseys and T-Shirts Ikebana International, Alexandria Workshop Living in Harmony with Nature, A Japaniese celebration of the seasons by Ann Beyreis Military History presents Origins of the Arab- Israeli Conflict, WW I to 1948 with Jim Taylor, presenter Mount Vernon Quilters Unlimited Turning Points The Power to Choose-The Pill and Showdown in Birmingham-Civil Rights
January/February 2013 33 Friday, February 15 10 a.m. Room New York, New York Memories The Arts in New York w/ Judy Bromberg, Part II {RR} Monday, February 18 Hollin Hall Senior Center is closed in Honor of George Washington s Day. Tuesday, February 19 1 p.m. Room Mount Vernon Genealogical Society General Meeting Wednesday, February 20 9:30 a.m. Room Friday, February 22 12:30 p.m. Kitchen Monday, February 25 10 a.m. Room Tuesday, February 26 10 a.m. Room 201 Tuesday, February 26 1 p.m. Room Wednesday, February 27 1 p.m. Room Alexandria/Mount Vernon Antique Club Gale Curcio, who owns a vintage inspired gift shop in Alexandria, willl share her collection of linen and cotton tablecloths from the 1950's with our Antiques Club. Program is open to the Public Visiting Chef, Phase II celebrates 40 years of MOOSEWOOD! This was the cookbook that fed a generation and sparked a vegetarian revolution..then became a legend! (* from Spirituality and Health Magazine, November/December 2012 ) Join Julie Ellis, Director and Patti Bruch, Assistant Director as they discuss the memories and history of MOOSEWOOD cookbooks and prepare some deliecious recipes from the cookbook! {RR} Military History Rommel: The Desert Fox with presenter, Fred Beck Mount Vernon Genealogical Society Don t Make These Mistakes with Charles Mason Mount Vernon Quilters Unlimited Book Club will be discussing White Teeth by Zadie Smith
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January/February 2013 35 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 January Sponsors Home Instead 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: January 18 th March 15 th April 19 th May 17 th June 21 st July 19 th August 16 th September 20 th November 15 th
January/February 2013 36 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. Below is the schedule for January and February 2012 Sign up {RR} on first floor activity bulletin board. Wear sneakers and dress comfortably. January Wednesday, January 9, 1:30 p.m. February Friday, February 15, 10 a.m. TAKE 12 12 months and 12 easy steps for you and your community to take on a journey to a healthy and active lifestyle. Each step focuses on a different area of community wellness, such as fitness, nutrition, volunteering, ecoconsciousness, safety and more! Check it out www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/take12
January/February 2013 37 Hollin Hall Senior Center Inclement Weather Policy REVISED 2011 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 self- guided activities, 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.
January/February 2013 38 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 SNOW AND 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 N/REGIONAL/REGION1/HHSC/NCS/Hollin Hall Inclement Weather Policy2/2011
November/December 2012 39 Additional Programs Offered Each Month ACTIVITY ROOM # DAY(S) TIME Monday Alexandria Memories 3 rd Monday 1 p.m. Military History 2 nd & 4 th Monday 10 a.m. Welcome Wagon/Open House 203 3 rd Monday 1 p.m. Tuesday Genealogy, Mount Vernon Genealogical Society 3 rd Tuesday 1 p.m. General Meeting Mount Vernon Chapter Quilters Unlimited 1 st & 3 rd Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Mount Vernon Chapter Quilters Unlimited General Meeting 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Antique Club 3 rd Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Book Club 4 th Wednesday 1 p.m. Bunco 1 st & 3 rd Wednesday 1 p.m. Chess 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday 1 p.m. Ikebana International 109 1 st Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Mount Vernon House & Garden Club 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) 1 st Thursday 10 a.m. Local Quilters 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays 9 a.m. Model Railroad Club 213 3 rd Thursday 10 a.m. Friday AARP General Meeting 1 st Friday 1 p.m. Theater Club 109 2 nd and 4 th Friday 1 p.m. New York Memories 218 3 rd Friday 10:30 a.m. Photo Club 2 nd Friday 10 a.m. Turning Points in American History/History with Stan 218 2 nd & 4 th Friday 10 a.m. Stamp Club 3 rd Friday 2 p.m. Third Friday with the Mount Vernon Swing Band January 18, 2013 7:30-9:30 p.m. Best Deal in Town ($ 4.00) Open to the Public
November/December 2012 40 Daily Programs January February 2013 Hollin Hall Senior Center for Creative Retirement 703-765-4573 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 Billiards Open 9:00 Beg. 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 12:30 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 218 103 103 213 109 201 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 Gwen s 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., 214 215 103 218 201 103 8:10 Tai Chi, Advanced 9:00 Billiards Open 9:00 Beg. Strength Training w/patty 9:00 Exercise w/laura & Judy 10:00 Canasta 10:00 Exercise w/gloria 10:00 V.I.P. Group 11:00 Low Impact Exercise # 11:00 Exercise w/elena 11:45 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Music Appreciation 1:00 Cribbage 2:00 Conversational French 2:00 Billiard Boutique 2:00 Ballroom & Latin Dancing MVGS Library Open, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., 214 213 103 103 203 201 8:10 Tai Chi, Beginning 9:00 Billiards Open 9:15 Exercise for Men with Celez 9:30 Strength Training 10:00 Gwen s Exercise with Rosita 10:00 Wii Bowling 11:00 Jazzercise Lite 11:45 Duplicate Bridge 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Singing Group 2:00 Spanish/Lee T. MVGS Library Open, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., 214 # No 11 a.m. exercise on Pot Luck day 218 103 213 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 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Party Bridge 1:00 Table Tennis 2:00 Billiards Boutique 109 213 103 218