Highlights for March 2012

March/April 2012 22 March and April 2012 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 guests are informed in advance that they may not take names, phone numbers, addresses, hold a drawing, while here at the center. They MAY distribute business cards and handouts upon request. Thank you. Highlights for March 2012 Sign Up for May Class Begins Thursday, March 1 Sign Up Board on First floor Hollin Hall Senior Center for Creative Retirement Sign Up for Beginner Tai Chi with Tom Yeh, Instructor. One Year commitment to a wonderful program! Class to begin on Thursday, May 3 at 8:10 a.m. Tuesdays 9:15 a.m. Room 216 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. Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Room 215 *www.pickthebrain.com Computer & Technology Discussion Classes w/bob Brubaker Friday, March 2 nd 10 a.m. Room 201 Turning Points in American History 1636 Freedom of Worship Roger Williams & 1654 Yearning to Breathe Free Immigration

March/April 2012 23 Monday, March 5 and all Mondays in March 10 a.m. Room 109 Interested in Learning how to paint or DO ART? Irinea, one of our most recent volunteers, will be teaching a basic art class Come and discover the creative side of YOU! [RR] Tuesday, March 6 th All Day Room 109 No Activities in 109 due to Local Elections Tuesdays, Beginning March 6 th March 13 th March 20 th 10 a.m. Room 202 Wood Work Shop New Series on Wood Furniture Old and New presented in 3 parts by Joe Pallone, HHSC member and active member of the center s Model Railroad Club I: Tuesday, March 6 th 10 a.m. As Yard Sale and Flea Market Season begins, the first session will deal with How to Identify good old wood furniture. II: Care, Restoration, and Refinishing of old wood furniture Part 1 III: Care, Restoration, and Refinishing of old wood furniture Part 2 Get informed while visiting our awesome woodworking shop-hollin Hall s Best Kept Secret!

March/April 2012 24 Part One: Tuesday, March 6 th Part Two: Tuesday, March 20 11 a.m. Room 112 In partnership with INOVA Physical Therapy Center- Mount Vernon Part One, 3/6: A Physical Therapist s Perspective on the Prevention of Falls and Improving Balance with an Exercise Approach The presentation will include: Home safety Assessment Understanding the factors that contribute to falls Initial strategies to incorporate balance challenges in a general fitness program Part Two, 3/20: Balance Screening~ Mr. Tom Swinson,PT OCS and his team of INOVA Physical Therapists will offer a balance screening. The team will do the screenings. They will take six individuals for a 1:1 every 15 minutes. In order to do the free balance screening, please sign up for a time slot in the Main Office (RR) Wednesday, March 7 th 9:30 a.m. Room 109 Saturdays, Beginning 10:30 a.m. Room March 10 th 12 noon 218 March 17 th March 24 th March 31 st Tuesday, March 13 th 10 a.m. Room 201 Tuesday, March 13 th 10:30 a.m. Room 218 Wednesday, March 14 th 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Room 201 Alexandria Ikebana International presents a Hana Dome workshop. Drum Workshop with Marsha Conway $50 for the series, $15 for individual drop-ins. I had a blast!, says Julie Ellis, Director. I got so hooked I even went out and bought a drum it is in my office. Want to experience something new? You may want to check this out! Sign up in Main office. See Julie Ellis Mount Vernon Genealogical Society presents Confederate Records at the National Archives Session is at Maximum. Mount Vernon SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together): We are honored to host Lucy Caldwell from the Fairfax County Police Department s Public Information Office. She will discuss her role as the Public Face of the FCPD and the role of the PIO. You have probably seen her many times on TV at various crime scenes! Come meet her! (RR) Tax Relief Program: Fairfax County, Department of Tax Administration provides tax relief for older adults and individuals with disabilities. You can check out their website or call 703-222-8234 for more infomration They will be here to assist those

March/April 2012 25 Thursday, March 15 th 10 a.m. Room 213 Thursday, March 15 th 10 a.m. Room 109 Thursday, March 15 th 1 p.m. Room 112 Kitchen Friday, March 16 th 10 a.m. Room 201 Friday, March 16 th 10:30 a.m. Room 218 Third Friday with the Mount Vernon Swing Band Friday, March 16 th, 2012 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Room 112 Monday, March 19 th 1 p.m. Room 203 Tuesday, March 20 th 12:30 p.m. Room 112 Wednesday, March 21 st 9:30 a.m. Room 216 that qualify.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta (RR) Model Railroad Club brings you the story of the New York Central Railroad including the history of the famous 20 th Century Limited. Warm doughnuts and hot coffee provided! Bazaar Craft Workshop: Reindeer Necklace and Turkey Pins And so it begins, another year of crafting for the Bazaar. Join our group of dedicated crafters to get the ball rolling for another successful Bazaar. We have some great projects lined up for the coming year! Patti Bruch will be joining Jan Kestyn as Co-Leader of the group. Visiting Chef, Phase II welcome Natalie Nguyen, Neighborhood and Community Services, Region I Administrative Assistant, as she shares her recipe for Vietnamese Spring Rolls. (RR) Turning Points in American History 1676 Near Disaster King Phillip s War & 1735 Freedom of the Press The Zenger Trial New York Memories: Broadway: The American Musical Episode 2, Syncopated City - 1919-1933 on DVD. Session led by Bob Conley (RR) Open to All in the Community! $4 at the Door! Live Band Owen Hammett, conductor Refreshments graciously provided by ManorCare Health Services-Alexandria Call 703-765-4573 for more information Mini Open House Tour the center with Jan Kestyn, enjoy refreshments, and peek in on some ongoing sessions. Bring a friend! An opportunity to participate in programs on this day! Questions, Julie Ellis, Director Mount Vernon Genealogical Society welcomes Marie Varrelman Melchiori as she presents Using Records in the National Archives: A Researcher s View. This program is open to the public! Alexandria/Mount Vernon Antiques Club will feature Have Trunk, Will Travel with Mr. Fred Murry, a Curator, Historical Authority and restorer of antique trunks. The public is invited!

March/April 2012 26 Tuesday, March 27 th 10:30 a.m. Room 201 Tuesday, March 27 th 11 a.m. Room 109 Special Poetry Presentation by Tuesdays at Two Writing Group titled New Beginnings represented by HHSC member, Peter Lattu along with many talented local writers and avid poetry lovers. Open to the Community! Sports Enthusiasts Club presents Spring Training. Baseball s spring training is underway and the season looks promising! Bring a baseball memory to share over hot dogs and sodas for just $1. (RR) Wednesday, March 28 th 12 noon Room 112 St. Patrick s Day Pot Luck Annual luncheon; sign up and pay in office. $4.00 includes homemade corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes (prepared by staff), beverage and dessert. All you need to bring is yourself! Enjoy entertainment from some Irish Steppers! You ll have more than a wee good time... and that s no Blarney! Wednesday, March 28 th 1 p.m. Room 203 Friday, March 30 th 10 a.m. Room 201 Book Club: We will be discussing The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown. This group is open to men and women alike! Turning Points in American History 1773 Liberty! The Boston Tea Party & 1776 We re Outta Here Declaring Independence Our Chess Club is under the membership services of the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF). Charles Morrissey, Senior Center member and chess lover, will take the lead on this-thanks Charles! Charles will provide chess demos on the 2 nd and fourth Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in Room 216. Register for these demos! Details need to be finalized, however, this is what we know. The group will meet and play on a Saturday or Sunday at Hollin Hall Senior Center. The club will not participate in tourneys or competitions. The Hollin Hall Advisory Council will sponsor the group and each individual will need to become a member. Price Information on that will be available in the Main Office. You may check out more information on the USCF website www.uschess.org. This is a wonderful opportunity for Hollin Hall members! Consider joining the Chess Club! Hollin Hall Dining Out Gourmet Club:

March/April 2012 27 In order to join us on these excursions, you must be a member of the Gourmet Club. Julie promises to get things going sooner FYI: Not many restaurants like to do separate checks but some are willing to do checks for parties of 4. We recommend you bring cash to these outings. Many of the members of this club drive on their own or carpool. There will be one, maybe two outings, where we will get a 22 passenger bus to transport us to the destination if it is far away. For more information, contact Julie Ellis, Director. ~ Thank you! Julie Shop and Nosh Trips Every Friday! 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 Friday, March 2 Ballston Common Mall Friday, March 9 Shop at Big Lots, followed by lunch at the Dixie Bones Restaurant Friday, March 16 Celebrate St. Patrick s Day just a wee bit early, with lunch at Pat Troy s Ireland s Own in Old Town, Alexandria Friday, March 23 Tour Historic Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden followed by lunch at BGR- The Burger Joint! $5 admission to Lee-Fendall Friday, March 30 Mystery Bus Trip... Sign up if you dare! Friday, April 6th Landmark Mall Friday, April 13th Crystal City Shops The Crystal City Shops comprise an interesting mix of highly acclaimed restaurants and over one hundred stores and services. Friday, April 20th Lunch (only) at Indigo Landing Restaurant on the Potomac **Note: Bus will leave Hollin Hall at 11 a.m. rather than 10:15 their lunches start at 11:30; sample menu in trip book. Friday, April 27th Kingstowne Center ROSS Dress 4 Less, Bath & Body Works, Starbucks, GIANT, Shiro s Japanese Steak House, and more

March/April 2012 28 = Low Amount of Walking = Moderate Amount of Walking Highlights for April 2012 = High Amount of Walking Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Room 215 Computer & Technology Discussion Classes w/bob Brubaker Tuesday, April 3 rd 10 a.m. Room 201 Mount Vernon Genealogical Society presents Virginia Research, Sharon Hodges, Instructor. To register contact MVGS Friday, April 13 th 10 a.m. Room 201 History with Stan: Turning Points in American History 1777 Game Changer The Battle of Saratoga & 1786 Toward a Constitution Shay s Rebellion Monday, April 16 th 1 p.m. Room 203 Mini Open House Tour the center with Jan Kestyn, enjoy refreshments, and peek in on some ongoing sessions. Bring a friend! An opportunity to participate in programs on this day! Questions, Julie Ellis, Director Tuesday, April 17 th 10 a.m. Room 109 Bazaar Crafts Workshop: Marbleized Christmas Balls and Turkey Pins The Marbleized Ornaments were such a success that we are revisiting them this month and finishing up the Turkey Pins we started last month. Join us!(rr) Tuesday, April 17 th 12:30 p.m. Room 112 Mount Vernon Genealogical Society welcomes Robert D. McLaren as he presents DNA Testing for Genealogy: The Basics. This program is open to the public! Wednesday, April 18 th 9:30 a.m. Room 216 Alexandria/Mount Vernon Antiques Club will have Mr. Peter Christiansen, a long-time docent, speaking about the Usonian Pope-Leighey House, on the grounds of the Woodlawn Historical Home. Mr. Christiansen is an authority on Frank Lloyd Wright and will speak about the man and this type of architecture. The public is invited!

March/April 2012 29 Thursday, April 19 th 10 a.m. Room 213 Model Railroad Club The story of the White Pass and Yukon Railway in Alaska, the famous engineering marvel of the time. Buns and coffee served! Friday, April 20 th 10:30 a.m. Room 218 New York Memories: Broadway: The American Musical Episode 3, I Got Plenty O Nuttin, 1930-1942 on DVD with Bob Conley. (RR) Friday, April 20 th 12:30 p.m. Room 109 Yankee Swap! (or White Elephant Gift Exchange) Join us for our first Yankee Swap! We need at least six players to participate. Have some things in your home you want to swap? Bring em in. The items you bring should be something you would be happy to receive. Your stuff doesn t necessarily have to appeal to the entire group but at least something that can be regifted.each player picks a number from a hat. Number one person picks the first item. The person whose item was swapped then gets to pick and on and on..after the first round---swapping may continue. Any items left behind will be donated to our Bazaar or to a charitable organization.. Come join the fun! Monday, April 23rd First floor Hallway In celebration of Earth Day! Plant Swap! Bring a Plant, Take a Plant! Assess your garden or your houseplants and dig up those extra plants and move them into pots or plastic bags and transport them over to Hollin Hall Senior Center on this day! New gardeners may arrive empty handed and willingly take some plants off your hands-others may arrive with plants galore and willingly exchange some for others. Refreshments will be served; come lounge around with us on this day and SWAP A PLANT! If you don t have nuttin to swap and see a plant or two that you want, pleae make a donation to the Hollin Hall Senior Center Advisory Council. Monday and Tuesday, April 23th and April 24th 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Room 201 AARP Safe Driving Course (RR) A refresher course to improve driving skills and possible decrease auto insurance costs. $12 for AARP Members and $14 for nonmembers. Ask your Agent! Register in Main

March/April 2012 30 Office Must attend BOTH sessions to receive certificate. Checks payable to AARP at time of sign-up Third Friday with the Mount Vernon Swing Band Friday, April 20 th, 2012 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Room 112 Open to All in the Community! $4 at the Door! Live Band Owen Hammett, conductor Refreshments graciously provided by Mount Vernon 4-H Clubs Call 703-765-4573 for more information Tuesday, April 24 th 11 a.m. Room 203 Sports Enthusiasts Club presents Fútbol: More Than A European Craze. We will examine why soccer is so wildly popular abroad but not as much in the United States. (RR) Wednesday, April 25 th 1 p.m. Room 203 Book Club: We will be discussing Morning on Horseback by David McCullough. This group is open to men and women alike! Friday, April 27 th ALL DAY Room 112 No Regular Activities in Room 112 due to Volunteer Appreciation! Friday, April 27 th 11:30 a.m. Room 112 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, by invitation only (RR) We so adore our Hollin Hall Volunteers! No Activities in Room 112 due to the Celebratory Event! Friday, April 27 th 10 a.m. Room 201 Turning Points in American History 1789 Samuel Slater The Industrial Revolution & 1800 Peaceful Transfer The Election of 1800 Monday, April 30 th 10:30 a.m. Room 109 Car Fit with Fairfax County Police Officer Allison Eggers. CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them. CarFit is a free, nationwide program that helps older adults adjust their car for safer driving CarFit helps older adults determine how the fit of a car affects their driving and how to adapt the car to their changing needs. Officer Alice Eggers will conduct 15-minute individual assessments after her presentation. Proper fit includes: proper mirror adjustment to minimize blind spots, correct foot positioning on the gas and brake pedals to decrease fatigue, seat belt and headrest adjustments, and seat adjustment allowing for at least 10 inches between the driver and steering wheel.a brief presentation at 10:30 a.m. and

March/April 2012 31 appointments beginning at 11:05 a.m. Sign up for appointments in the office! This is an extremely valuable service to our community don t miss it. Third Friday with the Mount Vernon Swing Band I am not a terrific fox-trotter, but I come to the dance to listen to the terrific band. If I am lucky, I WILL get some kind gentleman to dance with me! ~ Julie Ellis, Director Friday, March 16th, 2012 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Community Room~112 Open to All in the Community! $4 at the Door! Live Band Owen Hammett, conductor Refreshments graciously provided by ManorCare Health Services-Alexandria Friday, April 20th, 2012 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Community Room~112 Open to All in the Community! $4 at the Door! Live Band Owen Hammett, conductor Refreshments graciously provided by Mount Vernon 4-H Clubs Call 703-765-4573, TTY 711 for more information Thanks to all Dance Sponsors for being such a Caring Community! Mark Your Calendar! Friday Night with the Mount Vernon Swing Band: 2012 May 18 June 15 July 20 August 17

March/April 2012 32 September 21 November 16 For Families, Friends and Neighbors Who Are Preparing to Care The Region One Family Caregiver Initiative Team has put together four caregiving forums since November 2009. The team is made up of community businesses, Fairfax County services, and nonprofit organizations within the region. Our desire to focus on supporting caregivers was based on center staff s experience over the past few years. Many adult children contact a senior center looking for guidance when it comes to caregiving. Questions revolve around services available for an aging parent or loved one, transportation and at home services. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisor s Committee on Aging 2007 was formed to look to the future of Fairfax County in light of the increasing older adult population. They continue to be guided by the work of the Commission on Aging through an annual scorecard review. There is a lot of good work being done in relation to family caregiving: The Rosalynn Carter Institute (RCI) for Human Development work is driven by First Lady Rosalynn Carter s passion for enabling caregivers to do their work well. AARP Foundation Fairfax Area Agency on Aging Guide to Retirement Living, Steve Guerney We recommend Prepare to Care : A Planning Guide for Families, AARP Foundation; a basic handbook to use as guide if you are helping a friend, loved one or parent.

March/April 2012 33 Do you think a caregiving crisis won t happen to your family? 1. Prepare to Talk 2. Form Your Team 3. Assess Needs 4. Make a Plan 5. Take Action Contact Julie Ellis, Director if you would like a packet of caregiving information. You may contact Julie at 703-765-4573 or email julie.ellis@fairfaxcounty.gov for questions or more information. Please Visit our CAREGIVING CORNER in the COZY CORNER, second floor. Ask Staff: Caregiver Packets now Available in the Main Office. The Resource Corner Got stamps? is available to the public. If you would like a packet mailed to you, please call 703-765- 4573, TTY 711 If you find a stamped envelope or two in your mail, the STAMP CLUB would love to have the stamps. Simply cut the stamp from the envelope and bring them to Hollin Hall Senior Center. There is a stamp box on the table in the front entrance lobby, straight ahead as you come in the front doors. Just drop the stamps in the slot. We thank you in advance!

March/April 2012 34 Fitness Space Training Schedule, Room 102 Fitness Space is Open!* *In order to use the Fitness Room at Hollin Hall, you will need to sign up and receive the 30-45 minute Orientation. Below is the schedule for March and April 2012 Sign up on first floor activity bulletin board. Wear sneakers and dress comfortably. March: Monday, March 5, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 1 p.m. Friday, March 30, 9:30 a.m. April: Wednesday, April 4, 12:30 a.m. Friday, April 13, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 1 p.m. We Support TAKE 12! STEPS FOR HEALTH This program, through Fairfax County Park Authority, is aimed at serving the community (free of charge) to promote better health through 12 easy steps, one per month.come pick up your wall calendar in the Main Office. The calendar is colorful and packed full with recipes, health tips, Save the Date events, and how to make healthful food choices.

March/April 2012 35 Hollin Hall Senior Center Inclement Weather Policy 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.

March/April 2012 36 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