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SpringfieldFrom left, West Springfield student Zachary Korfflearns about the internship program offered by FairfaxDemocrats, represented by Mary Kringer of Burke,Terry Matlaga Bell of Clifton and Tiffany Pryce ofAlexandria at the teen job fair held at the school.
From left, West Springfield student Zachary Korfflearns about the internship program offered by FairfaxDemocrats, represented by Mary Kringer of Burke,Terry Matlaga Bell of Clifton and Tiffany Pryce ofAlexandria at the teen job fair held at the school.
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By Tim Peterson
The Connection
Catherine Ly of Lorton remembers by the time she went offto college, she didn’t havemuch work experience and was
overwhelmed with her first job.For her daughter Rebecca, a junior at
South County High School, she thinks ofgetting real life experience and preparationthrough a first job: “The earlier, the better.”
The two women attended the third FairfaxCounty teen job fair, this one held April 1at West Springfield High School. The list ofdozens of companies and organizations in-cluded representatives from the military,law enforcement, restaurants, politicalgroups, parks and pools.
Rebecca is interested in pursuing sometype of medical internship, but is also look-ing at lifeguarding as a stepping stone inthat direction.
But looking for work opportunities on thevast internet was too open-ended, they bothsaid. “We didn’t know what to look for,”Catherine said.
They heard about the job fair and decidedto check it out. Catherine said she was im-pressed with the variety of opportunitiesand vendors at the fair, that they were alllaid out well and easy to navigate.
Hanna Bjarnason, a West Springfieldsophomore, was also at the fair searchingfor first-time employment: summer work,a small job to get experience.
“It’s good to talk with prospective employ-ers,” Bjarnason said. “Maybe something ata restaurant, in the service industry.”
Her mother Mary Frances Bjarnason walkedaround the fair with her daughter, keeping asafe enough distance so Hanna could inter-act on her own, but also able to observe.
“The employers have been great with thisage group,” she said. “They’ve been calm,patient, helping them with what questions
to ask, how to act — I’m very pleased.”Pat Malone of Alexandria helped hatch
the concept for the teen job fair with super-visor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield). This is thethird year a fair has been held at WestSpringfield.
Malone said parents have appreciatedbeing able to browse prospective employ-ers along with their children.
“They watch, see where their child couldwork,” he said, “and see if they think they’regoing into a good situation.”
Herrity said he was pleased with the turn-out, which he estimated to be around 500for the day. As the event continues to growand evolve, the supervisor said he hopes toinclude more employers from the tech field,though he concedes it’s more difficult to findcompanies looking to hire in this age group.
Herrity also said he’d like to see moreopportunities for 13- and 14-year-olds.While they can’t work professionally, He’dlike to include more volunteer and serviceopportunities to bring them into the fair andget experience in the social-semi-profes-sional environment.
At 13, Porter Wallington of Centrevilleattended the job fair looking for volunteer-ing and service opportunities. He said hewas interested in the Fairfax Democrats, butwas “open to anything.”
Though he couldn’t walk away an em-ployed young man, he said he did gain con-fidence. “I know how to talk to people now,”Wallington said, “what to ask.”
For more information and to register ei-ther as a student or a business for the nextteen job fair, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfair.htm.
The final fair is scheduled for Saturday,April 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at South CountyHigh School, 8501 Silverbrook Road inLorton. Co-sponsored by Supervisor DanStorck, South Fairfax Chamber of Com-merce, South County Federation, and SouthCounty High School.
Teens and parents browseWest Springfield teen job fair.Real World Calling
From left, West Springfield sophomore Hanna Bjarnason learns aboutthe Fairfax County Police Department Explorers program for hands-onlaw enforcement experience from her classmate and lacrosse teammateRoxanne Rogers.
Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection
From left, Rokan Ahamed of Burke and his son Yusuf, Supervisor PatHerrity (R-Springfield) and Colleen Burger of West Springfield at thethird teen job fair, held April 1 at West Springfield High School.
From left, Rebecca Ly and her mother Catherine of Lorton attended thethird Fairfax County teen job fair, held April 1 at West Springfield HighSchool. The list of dozens of companies and organizations includedrepresentatives from the military, law enforcement, restaurants, politi-cal groups, parks and pools.
From left, West Springfield student Zachary Korff learns about the intern-ship program offered by Fairfax Democrats, represented by Mary Kringerof Burke, Terry Matlaga Bell of Clifton and Tiffany Pryce of Alexandria.
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Opinion
The first paragraph of Virginia Free-dom of Information Act, passed bythe General Assembly in 1968,states that all public records “shall
be presumed open.” But the legislation includesan exception that allows police to withhold“complaints, memoranda, correspondence,
case files or reports, witnessstatements and evidence.”
As a result, many police de-partments around the Com-
monwealth, including Alexandria, Arlingtonand Fairfax, have adopted what they call a“blanket” approach to using their exemption.That means they have decided to withhold anydocument they can without any analysis ofwhether they should. Police chiefs and pros-ecutors from across the commonwealth havespoken out against any effort to underminetheir broad power of exemption.
To its credit, the Fairfax County Police De-partment has committed to “release police re-
ports with redactions rather than creating asummary document,” and the new policy is inprogress.
During the 2017 session of the General As-sembly, state Sen. Scott Surovell’s bill, SB1102,passed both the House and Senate without anyvotes in opposition. The bill would requirepolice to release the records of investigationsof deaths by suicide to the closest family mem-ber.
The bill summary: “Virginia Freedom of In-formation Act; completed unattended deathinvestigations; mandatory disclosure. Requiresthat records of completed unattended deathinvestigations be released to the parent orspouse of the decedent or, if there is no livingparent or spouse, to the most immediate fam-ily member of the decedent.”
Gov. Terry McAuliffe proposes to gut the billby amending it to only require the police toprovide a summary of the report.
Families deserve to have access to completedpolice reports about the death of a loved one.(This is also an issue for murder victims andother situations, but is not addressed by thisbill.)
The General Assembly meets for its veto ses-sion Wednesday, April 5, and we urge everymember who voted in favor of Surovell’s bill
to vote to block the amendment.We note that police departments do not have
to withhold these reports; nothing in the cur-rent law prohibits their release. Police depart-ments could choose the compassionate andtransparent approach by releasing reports, re-dacting the names of witnesses and other in-formation as reasonably necessary. This is whatthe FCPD is working towards.
— Mary Kimm
Opening up records of“unattended deaths”to families.
Tune into BudgetHearings This Week❖ Tuesday, April 4, 4 p.m., Public Hearing
before Fairfax County Board of Supervisors;School Board presents budget to Board.Fairfax County Government Center,Boardroom, 12000 Government CenterPkwy., Fairfax.
❖ Wednesday, April 5, 1 p.m., Public Hearingbefore Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
❖ Thursday, April 6, 1 p.m., Public Hearingbefore Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
All meetings streamed live online and availableto view on demand.
Residents can listen to any meeting live in theBoard of Supervisors boardroom by calling 703-324-7700.
Another Step to Police Transparency
Editorial
By Michael McMorrow
The Connection
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & BaileyCircus will close early next month andbecome a page in history. A few
troupes will continue, some with specialtieslike Cirque du Soleil and others that are truecircuses but small like Circus Flora. But the“Big Top” will be gone.
Attending the final few performances, no-body would guess that the end is drawing near.Performers, at the peak of their profession in“The Greatest Show on Earth,” are not aboutto ease up their routines or disappoint the au-diences.
A blur of countless colors, music pouringfrom carefully positioned speakers, costumesalight with spangles and crystals, lions and ti-gers caged with a man and a whip, lights scan-ning the crowd and reaching high above thering, horses with bareback riders, people climb-ing to and hanging from the rafters, everythingone expects in a circus envelops each guest,young or old. Everything, that is, except theelephants that are retired to a conservationcenter in Florida.
Circuses can be measured by the membersof clown alley, and Ringling always has someof the best. While facing disappointment as thecompany closes, the clowns have lost none oftheir energy and joy performing. In fact, they
display optimism alongside professional pride.Joan Fernandez Cabrera said he is happy to
work with Ringling, but when it ends he willvisit his family in Cuba and then journey toEurope with confidence of finding work. “Thereis always room for a good clown,” he said.
The story is much the same with Victor Rossi,originally from France and of a family withmany generations in the circus.
Ringling has brought laughs and gasps to
countless millions during its 146 years criss-crossing the country. It could hold its own withmoving pictures, but not with the hundreds oftelevision channels in high definition and color.
Over the next few days, a man with a tallhat and wearing a military cut jacket of manycolors will step into the spotlight and cry out“Ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages,you are about to see the most extraordinaryperformers and exotic animals one last timeat The Greatest Show on Earth.” Older listen-ers will recall memories of years past, and theyoung will file away a memory to be recalledin years yet to come.
The bad news is that the circus is passingaway. The good news is that it also is passingthrough Northern Virginia for a final time, rightnow.
DetailsRingling Brothers andBarnum & Bailey CircusFriday, April 7 through Sunday, April 16EagleBank Arena (formerly Patriot Center)George Mason University Campus, FairfaxSee www.ringling.com
Last chance to see it inNorthern Virginia.
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Send notes to the Connection [email protected] or call703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Datedannouncements should be submitted atleast two weeks prior to the event.
The Immanuel Bible ChurchMOPS group meets on Mondays at 7p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church, 6911Braddock Road, Springfield. MOPS is forpregnant or parenting mothers of chil-dren from infancy to kindergarten.703-922-4295 or www.MOPS.org.
First Baptist Church of Spring-field, 7300 Gary St., Springfield, hastraditional and contemporary Sundayservices at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at9:15 a.m. Special worldwide servicesoffered at special times throughout theyear in English, Spanish and Ethiopian.The pastors are Jim Weaver and JasonMitchell. 703-451-1500 orwww.fbcspringfield.org.
The following is a list of events atMount Calvary Baptist Church,4325 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax:
❖Adult Bible Study every Wednesdaystarting at 7 p.m., Youth Bible Study at7:15 p.m.
❖Full Praise and Baptism Service at 7p.m., the last Wednesday of everymonth
❖Sunday School at 9 a.m.❖Sunday morning service at 10 a.m.,
the 4th Sunday of every month❖Men’s Ministry Bible Class, the Sat-
urday before the 4th Sunday of everymonth
❖Commonwealth Care Center minis-try every first and third Thursday night.703-273-1455.
Beth El Hebrew Congregation,3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria, has
services on Fridays, 7:30 p.m. with apre-service wine and cheese social at6:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.with a pre-service Torah study at 9 a.m.Religious school is on Wednesday eve-nings and Sunday mornings. Adultlearning opportunities take placethroughout the year. Tot Shabbat is onthe first and third Saturdays at 11 a.m.Kolot Shabbat, a musical service, is thefirst Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m.703-370-9400 orwww.bethelhebrew.org.
The Cranford United MethodistChurch, located at 9912 Old ColchesterRoad, Lorton, hosts prayer and healingservices on the first Thursday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. Worship service is at11 a.m., and fellowship is at 12:30 p.m.
Fairfax Baptist Temple, at thecorner of Fairfax County Parkway andBurke Lake Roads, holds a bible studyfellowship at 9 a.m. Sundays followedby a 10 a.m. worship service. Nurserycare and children’s church also pro-vided. 6401 Missionary Lane, FairfaxStation, 703-323-8100 orwww.fbtministries.org.
Grace Presbyterian Church of-fers Sunday school for all ages at 9:15,and a blended worship service 10:30a.m. every Sunday morning. Coffee andfellowship follows worship. Nurserycare is provided from 9:00-11:45. 7434Bath Street, Springfield. 703-451-2900or www.gracepresby.org.
First Baptist Church of Spring-field offers Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.,followed by both traditional and con-temporary worship services at 10:30
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Fairfax Station resident Steve Huntsaid as an old navigator for theU.S. Navy, where you come fromand how you got there are just as
important as where you’re going. That’swhy, he said, he and the other members ofthe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469 inFairfax Station were happy to recognizethree teachers of the year from FairfaxCounty making extra efforts in teaching his-tory.
“For molding fresh minds,” Hunt said,“the history of America, of patriotism, is socritical.”
Members of the post selected one elemen-tary school, middle and high school teacherto receive recognition and a $200 award.The awards were presented April 3 at thepost headquarters (built circa 1890).
From Laurel Ridge Elementary School inFairfax, the VFW was impressed by teacherTheresa Early creating a fourth grade colorguard to accompany the school’s dailypledge of allegiance to the American flag.
Early said she also uses old pieces fromher grandfather’s military uniform to inspireher students.
“They need to see and hold things” shesaid, “to help learn and remember. I teachby doing, using objects.”
Early was also selected as the the VFWDistrict 10 Elementary School Teacher ofthe Year.
Evan Kalinkos teaches seventh grade his-tory at Robert Frost Middle School inFairfax. He’s hosted online history debates,and also brings in military members tospeak with the students.
Joe Momorella connected with Kalinkos
during the dinner that preceded the awards,with food donated by Dolce Vita CucinaItaliana in Fairfax. Kalinkos once hadMomorella’s sister Maryanne as a businessteacher at Palisades High School in Penn-sylvania.
“Teachers are the foundation, connectingthe older part with the younger part,” saidMomorella, who was on the selection com-mittee for the VFW teacher awards. “Wewant history to stay. Think about what’s notbeing taught.”
Helping Students Navigate the PastVeterans of Foreign Wars recognize Teachers of the Year.
From left, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469 Commander Aaron Coffin,W.T. Woodson High School teacher Joshua McNabb and Woodson princi-pal Scott Poole.
From left, Braddock District FCPS school board representative MeganMcLaughlin, Frost Middle School history teacher Evan Kalinkos,Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469 Commander Aaron Coffin, W.T.Woodson High School teacher Joshua McNabb and Laurel RidgeElementary School teacher Theresa Early at the VFW’s Teach of theYear awards on April 3.
The VFW was impressed by teacher Theresa Early creating a fourthgrade color guard to accompany the school’s daily pledge of allegianceto the American flag. Early said she also uses old pieces from hergrandfather’s military uniform to inspire her students.
The final awardee, Joshua McNabb,teaches U.S. History and U.S. Governmentat W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax. Hehas students complete an historic site visitas well as organizes a special recognitionfor veterans of Vietnam on Veterans Day.
“It’s great to be rewarded for challengingkids,” McNabb said, “challenging them tobe Americans, to answer the question ofwhat it means to be American.”
Fairfax County School Board memberMegan McLaughlin attended the ceremony
Left, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post8469 Commander Aaron Coffinpresents Frost Middle Schoolhistory teacher Evan Kalinkos witha Teacher of the Year award.
— coincidentally all three awardees camefrom schools in her Braddock district.
McLaughlin said she was pleased the VFWwas honoring teachers, who have chosen“a very challenging career, with long, longhours.” Being the daughter of a historyteacher and veteran, and a history majorherself, married to a history major,McLaughlin said made the event “reallyspecial.” For more information about theVFW Lorton Post 8469, visitwww.vfwpost8469.org.
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When Chantilly High Schoolsophomore Alex Hargett wentto visit family in Minnesota
over Thanksgiving break, he observed hisgrandmother having difficulty taking thestairs, needing to move sideways to man-age them. Together with classmates KhaiNguyen and Ken Catubig, they developedthe Assistive Stability Bar: an apparatuswith guide strings and clothesline tighten-ers to help senior citizens use stairs moresafely and effectively.
“A large part of our community is seniors,”Hargett said. “It’s important to help maketheir last stages of life more enjoyable, com-fortable. To help with independence.”
The students’ project was one of two thatreceived the “Outstanding Maker” awardfrom the Fairfax County high school studentassistive technology “Shark Tank” challenge.
The other was the team of Arad Maghouli,Jareth McAlister, Omer Duale and JoshuaSteffen, also from Chantilly, who produceda Motorized Walker mobility table.
The technology challenge is in its secondyear as an initiative out of the FairfaxCounty 50+ community Action Plan’s tech-nology committee.
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield),who chairs the county’s 50+ committee,said the challenge is a space “where our highschool students use their STEM skills to cre-
ate products and technology to help ourolder generation, and win advice on theirproducts and cash prizes.”
The winning teams received $1,500 fromprofessional services firm Integrity OnePartners, and advice and coaching fromboth Integrity and Refraction, amultidisciplinary co-working community inReston Town Center.
Cathy Cole of the 50+ technology com-mittee and Fairfax County commission onaging said they received 50 project proposalsubmissions from five schools back in De-cember 2016. Final projects were due Feb.7 of this year. Twenty-seven projects mate-rialized out of the initial 50 and nine madeit to the “Shark Tank” judging, which tookplace March 24.
Two other winning projects for Excellencein Software Development were Kane andKaneAid, developed by Thomas JeffersonHigh School for Science and Technologystudent Ishaandeep Lubana, and CarePearApp, developed by Chantilly studentsKaitlyn Cheng, Meriel Chang, Kartik Chughand Pradith Santapur.
All the winning project team memberswere recognized at the Fairfax County Gov-ernment Center on April 4 with a receptionand proclamation.
— Tim Peterson
High school students from Chantilly and Thomas Jefferson were recog-nized on April 4 for their winning projects in the Fairfax County assistivetechnology for seniors ‘Shark Tank’ challenge.
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a.m. at 7300 Gary St., Springfield. 703-451-1500 or www.fbcspringfield.org.
The Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center,10875 Main St., Fairfax City provides freeclasses to both newcomers and advanced prac-titioners of Tibetan Buddhism. The centeremphasizes working with the mind and learn-ing how to understand the workings of themind, overcoming inner causes of suffering,while cultivating causes of happiness. Underthe direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the cen-ter is a place of study, contemplation andmeditation. Visit www.guhyasamaja.org.
Lord of Life Lutheran offers services attwo locations, in Fairfax at 5114 TwinbrookRoad and in Clifton at 13421 Twin Lakes Drive.Services in Fairfax are held on Saturdays at
5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 and 10 a.m.Services in Clifton are held on Sundays at 8:50and 10:50 a.m. 703-323-9500 orwww.Lordoflifeva.org.
Clifton Presbyterian Church, 12748Richards Lane, Clifton, offers Sunday worshipservices at 10 a.m. and Cup of Fellowship at 11a.m. Nursery care is provided from 9:45-11:15a.m. Christian education for all ages is at 9:45a.m. 703-830-3175.
St. Andrew the Apostle CatholicChurch, 6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, con-ducts Sunday masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m.,Latin mass at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It alsooffers a Saturday vigil at 5:30 p.m. and a Thurs-day Latin mass at 7 p.m. Additional massoffered Monday-Friday at 6:30 a.m. (except onFederal holidays) and 8:45 a.m. 703-817-1770or www.st-andrew.org.
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ONGOINGEaster Bunny in Springfield.
Through April 15, Monday throughSaturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday: 11a.m.-6 p.m. at Springfield TownCenter, Lower Level, Grand Court,6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield.Visit the Easter Bunny in the MadHatter Garden. Visitspringfieldtowncenter.com/ for more.
Easter Bunny in Fairfax. ThroughApril 15, Monday through Saturday,10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m.-6p.m. at Fair Oaks, 11750 Fair Oaks,Fairfax. Adventures in Bunnyville andphotos with the Easter Bunny at FairOaks. Visitwww.shopfairoaksmall.com/ formore.
Storytime in the Park. Tuesdaysthrough May 30, 10:30 a.m. at OldTown Square. Fairfax. Visitfairfaxva.gov/parksrec or call 703-385-7858.
Adventures in Learning. EachWednesday through May 10, 9:15a.m.-1 p.m. at United Baptist Church,7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale.Each Wednesday starts with gentleseated yoga at 9:15. Lectures fromhealthcare experts from 10:45-11:45.Discussion group 12-1 p.m. $35 forall six weeks or $10 each. Call SCAS703-941-1419 or visit atshepherdscenter-annandale.org formore.
Senior Line Dancing 1-2 p.m. LittleRIver Glen Senior Center 4001Barker Court, Fairfax. Line Dancing isa gentle, social form of aerobicactivity. Studies have shown it aids inwarding off Alzheimer’s disease. Noprevious experience needed. Cost: $5per 8 week [email protected] 703-524-3739
Fairfax Pets on Wheels NewVolunteer Orientation FirstWednesday of each month. 7:30-9p.m. 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax. Anorientation for new volunteersinterested in visiting residents ofnursing homes and assisted livingfacilities with their approved petsthrough the Fairfax Pets On Wheelsprogram is held the first Wednesdayof every month starting at 7:30 p.m.Visit www.fpow.org for each month’slocation. Prior to attending, pleasecomplete the online applicationfound at www.fpow.org/volunteer.Please do NOT bring pets to thisorientation. Also, see weather policyfor possible cancellations.www.fpow.org, 703-324-5424 [email protected].
Carolina Shag. Wednesdays. 6:30-10p.m. Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge,8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Freelessons at 7:30 p.m. No partnersneeded. Dinner menu. $8. Under 21free. nvshag.org.
FUN-Exercise Thursdays, noon-12:50p.m. Grace Presbyterian ChurchFamily Room, 7434 Bath St.,Springfield. Inova certified exerciseinstructor leads a moderate levelexercise class with music and currentevents conversation. Muscle, Balance,Strength Training using stretch bandsand weights both standing andseated exercises. Instructor donationis $5. [email protected] or 703-499-6133.
Exercise Program Mondays andFridays at 9:30 a.m. year-round atLord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114Twinbrook Rd. Fairfax. The exercisesare for strength, balance andmaintaining limberness. ContactSCFB office at 703-426-2824 formore information.
Cafe Ivrit (Hebrew Cafe).Wednesdays. 8:15-9:15 a.m. Jewish
Community Center of NorthernVirginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike,Fairfax. Shalom (hello) Did youalways want to converse in Hebrew?Join Na’ama each week forconversational Hebrew. You willlearn and practice Hebrew in a funand interactive way while learningmore about Israel. Free, however weask that you try to attend regularly.RSVP [email protected].
Smoke Free Bingo. 7 p.m. EveryFriday. Fairfax Volunteer FireDepartment, 4081 University Drive,Fairfax. Free coffee, entertainingcallers, $1,000 jackpot (with breaksfor smoking friends).www.fairfaxvd.com. 703-273-3638.
English Conversation Groupsweekly at George Mason, BurkeCentre, and Lorton Libraries Practiceand improve your English. Day andstart times vary. Visit:va.evanced.info/fairfaxcounty/lib/eventcalendar.asp
Stories From Strawberry Park 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays in Mosaic,Strawberry Park, 2910 District Ave.,Fairfax. Enjoy a live interactiveperformance each week. For ages 10and under. Held outside inStrawberry Park. In inclementweather and October through April,storytime will be held in AngelikaFilm Center. Visit www.fxva.com/listing/mosaic-district/2326/.
Funday Monday 10:30 a.m., everyMonday at Old Town Hall, 3999University Drive, Fairfax. There willbe music, movement, storytelling,performances, crafts, and more. It isopen to children of all ages, howeverespecially for those who haven’t yetstarted school. Programs are free andopen to the public, donations aregratefully appreciated. There isample free parking in the downtownarea, and stroller access at the rear ofOld Town Hall on Main St. 703-385-7858 www.fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts
APRIL 5-30“Cherry Blossom Kimonos.”
Various times at the Workhouse ArtsCenter, Building 9, 9518 WorkhouseWay, Lorton. The kimonos show ispart of a campus-wide celebration ofcherry blossom events in the region,titled “Late Bloomers.” The artistswill be on hand to talk about theirwork at the gallery reception in theArches Gallery in building W9 onSaturday April 8, 6-9 p.m. featuringlight appetizers. The reception is freeand open to the public.Visitwww.workhousearts.org/event/exhibit-late-bloomers/ for more.
THURSDAY/APRIL 6EGG-STREME Night Egg Hunt. 7
p.m. at the Civil War InterpretiveCenter, 3610 Old Lee Highway,Fairfax. Bring a flashlight and a bag/basket to collect eggs. Visit with theEaster Bunny beginning at 7 p.m.Visit fairfaxva.gov/parksrec or call703-385-7858.
FRIDAY/APRIL 7Bingo. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081
University Drive, Fairfax. Allproceeds go to purchasing fire andrescue equipment. Visitwww.fairfaxvfd.com or call 703-273-3638.
SATURDAY/APRIL 8Easter Egg Hunt. 9 a.m.-noon at
Franconia United Methodist Church,6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria.Email [email protected] formore.
Write in Cursive. 10:30 a.m.–1:30p.m. at City of Fairfax RegionalLibrary, 10360 North St., Fairfax.“Hands-on” workshop that helpschildren ages 8 to 12 learn to write incursive. Free. Visit
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www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library orcall 703-293-6227, ext. 6.
Unneeded Items Auction. 6-9 p.m.at Knights of Columbus Hall, (behindSt. Leo the Great Church), 3700 OldLee Highway, Fairfax. Proceeds tofraternal and charity fund-raisingorganization that supportsAlzheimer’s, Cooley’s Anemia, andCancer research. [email protected] call 703-475-6962 for more.
APRIL 8-97 Fingers of the Hand. Saturday,
April 8 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and onSunday, April 9 at 4 p.m. in theGeorge Mason University’s Center forthe Arts, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Production of Cuisine &Confessions. Visit cfa.gmu.edu/ formore.
SUNDAY/APRIL 9Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. at the
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road,FairfaxStation. The Northern VirginiaNTRAK members will hold a N gaugeT-TRAK model train show. Visitwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.
NPR Author. 2 p.m. at the FairfaxMuseum and Visitor Center, 10209Main St., Fairfax. National PublicRadio News correspondent andauthor Tom Gjelton will discuss hisbook, “Nation of Nations: A GreatAmerican Immigration Story,” astudy of several immigrant families inFairfax County and the challengesand upheavals the new arrivals andtheir communities faced. Call 703-385-8414 for more.
WEDNESDAY/APRIL 12Springfield Christian Women’s
Connection Luncheon. 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Springfield Golfand Country Club, 8301 Old KeeneMill Road, Springfield. Annualcharitable fundraiser with a cakeauction. Reservations call 703-922-6438 or [email protected].
SATURDAY/APRIL 15Pancakes and Egg Hunt. 8:30 a.m.
at St George’s United Methodist
Church, 4910 Ox Road, Fairfax.There will be children activities to goalong with the breakfast and egghunt. Free. Call 571-218-9972 formore.
Holy Saturday Silent Retreat. 9a.m.-3 p.m. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Free.Spend a day in noble silence,meditating and creating a space to bestill and listen. Our day will be spentalternating between sitting andwalking meditation with someperiods of stretching. Only a smallfraction of meditation practices willbe guided. Call 703-281-1767 orregister online atunitysilentretreat.eventbrite.com.
APRIL 18–JUNE 10Spring Art Lessons for Youth
Classes. 5:15-6:15 p.m.at WoodsCommunity Centre, 10100 WardsGrove Circle, Burke. Instructor CarolZeitlin drawing and watercolor forchildren 8 and older. Visitwww.czartlessons.com or call 703-250-6930 for more.
Spring Drawing Plus Color Class.6:15-7 p.m.at Woods CommunityCentre, 10100 Wards Grove Circle,Burke. Instructor Carol Zeitlin,drawing and watercolor for children5-8 years. Visitwww.czartlessons.com or call 703-250-6930 for more.
WEDNESDAY/APRIL 19Civil War Forum. 7:30 p.m. at the
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax.Bernard Kempinski, writer of articlesand books on railroading, willpresent the Civil War Forum,“Introduction to the Railroads of theCivil War.” Visit www.fairfax-station.org for more.
THURSDAY/APRIL 20Quilt Restoration. 10:15 a.m. at the
Fairfax Antique Arts Association,Green Acre Senior Center, 4401Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Presentationand samples provided by Clara SueAshley and Chris Young of the QuiltShop of Mclean on the varyingprocesses that can be used withextraordinary results. Members areencouraged to bring in family pieces.Call 703-273-6090 for more.
APRIL 21-MAY 9Spotlight on the Arts Festival.
Various times at Old Town Hall,3999 University Drive, Fairfax. The32nd Annual Fairfax Spotlight on theArts Festival starts on April 21st witha glittering evening at Old Town Hallcelebrating three decades of arts inthe City of Fairfax. Opening Gala, is 7p.m., Saturday, April 29. Visitwww.fairfaxspotlight.org for more.
FRIDAY/APRIL 21Wild Horse and Burro Adoption.
noon-5 p.m. at Meadowood SpecialRecreation Area, 10406 GunstonRoad, Lorton. Preview animals andsubmit applications. Animals will beavailable for $125 to approvedadopters on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Visit BLM.gov or call 866-468-7826 for more.
SATURDAY/APRIL 22Wild Horse and Burro Adoption. 8
a.m.-4 p.m. at Meadowood SpecialRecreation Area, 10406 GunstonRoad, Lorton. Preview animals andsubmit applications. Animals will beavailable for $125 to approvedadopters on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Visit BLM.gov or call 866-468-7826 for more.
ECHO Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-noon at St.Bernadette Catholic ChurchGymnasium, 7600 Old Keene MillRoad, Springfield. Collectibles,accessories and housewares tobenefit Ecumenical CommunityHelping Others (ECHO). Call 703-239-1678 for more.
APRIL 22-JUNE 10Spring Art Classes. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
at Woods Community Centre, 10100Wards Grove Circle, Burke. InstructorCarol Zeitlin watercolor and Chinesebrush painting. Visitwww.czartlessons.com or call 703-250-6930 for more.
Spring Art Lessons for YouthClasses. 9:30-10:30 a.m. at WoodsCommunity Centre, 10100 WardsGrove Circle, Burke. Instructor CarolZeitlin, drawing and watercolor for 8years and older. Visitwww.czartlessons.com or call 703-250-6930 for more.
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Karen Brown, executive director of BrainInjury Services in Springfield, is thewinner of the 2017 Weinstock Award.
This honor was presented by the Richmond-based organization Brain Injury Association ofVirginia on March 11. It recognized Brown formore than two decades of leadership, innova-tion, passion and commitment to raise aware-ness of brain injury and survivor needs.
Brown has made an impact in the region, ex-panding program services to include NorthernVirginia communities as far south as theRappahannock County area and as far west asWinchester.
The Weinstock Award was established in2006 by the Brain Injury Association of Virginia(BIAV) in honor of Harry Weinstock who served16 years with BIAV, 15 of them as executivedirector. Nominees for this award are citizensof the commonwealth who have made uniqueand lasting contributions to the brain injurycommunity.
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Del. David Albo (R-42) hasannounced his retire-ment after 24 years in the
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cided not to seek reelection to theHouse of Delegates this comingNovember. While I still enjoy thejob and love the public service, Ican no longer afford to take 80+days a year off work to serve inthe General Assembly. In addition,I don’t have a monopoly on all thegood ideas — there are lots of verycapable public servants living inmy district who can do a great job.It’s not ‘my seat, it is the people ofour neighborhoods’ seat, and I amsure there is someone out therewho would like to serve,” Albo said in a statementissued Wednesday afternoon.
“Next to marrying Rita and adopting Ben, servingthe people of West Springfield, Fairfax Station, South
County, Mason Neck, and MountVernon has been the greatesthonor of my life. I grew up hereand did what I could for 24 yearsto keep our neighborhoods thebest place to live, work, and raisea family,” Albo said.
He added:“Many do not realize that I hold
George Washington’s and GeorgeMason’s seat in the Virginia Houseof Delegates. Wow — I got to dothe same job as these Founding Fa-thers! I started out as an intern in1986. I was first elected in 1993,and have had the honor of serv-ing as Chairman of the HouseCourts of Justice Committee forthe past 12 years. This has enabledme to do lots of great things to
help people ... Again, it has been one of the greatestprivileges to serve our neighborhood, and I am sograteful to have had this opportunity.”
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Sergei Sivolobov of Arlington saidit’s hard to describe how isolatingliving with the effects of a trau-matic brain injury is. Sivolobov said
he was just out riding his bike to lunch whenhe was sandwiched between two cars andsuffered the injury. That was three yearsago, before he was referred to Springfield-based Brain Injury Services.
BIS is a non-profit assisting young peopleand adults from around Northern Virginiawith finding recovery and rehabilitationresources from brain injury, stroke and con-cussion, as well as managing the effects ofthe injuries and getting back into their com-munities.
In Sivolobov’s case, BIS was able to sendpeople to help cook for him, and connectedhim with Arun Nair of Springfield. Nair hasworked with Sivolobov, Kelly Radford andEric Ramlow — all brain injury survivorshe refers to as “my boys.” Together, they goout for coffee, food and just spend time to-gether.
“Thanks to this program,” Sivolobov said,he has a “new lease of life.”
“It gives us some reflection,” he said. “Tostop giving up on yourself. Getting referredto Brain Injury Services and meeting Nair,”Sivolobov continued, “changed my life.”
Nair, his boys and dozens of not only braininjury survivors, but also those who havegone back into their communities to volun-teer and work, were recognized Wednes-day evening, March 29 at the Brain Injury
Services Annual Reception. Theevent took place at the WaterfordHall in Springfield.
NAIR AND COMPANY were recognizedas part of the PALS partnering program,along with 27 other matches from the pro-gram. He said the three men teach him thathard things will happen to you in life, andthat you have to take on all those new chal-lenges.
“They teach me every day is a new day,”Nair said.
The first recognition of the night was theAlan Mayer service award, given in honorof a former BIS executive director and rep-resentative to the Virginia General Assem-bly, where he established a The VirginiaDisabilities Commission.
Del. David Bulova (D-37), who has saton the BIS board for two decades, calledMayer “a fierce advocate for the brain in-jury community.”
Bulova announced outgoing BIS execu-tive director Karen Brown of Alexandria asthe 2017 Alan Mayer award recipient, say-ing that she’s well-respected and trusted byleaders of many kinds and levels of govern-ment, while building BIS into a special or-ganization.
“She’s empowered and inspired peoplearound her to do great things,” Bulova said.
Brown, on accepting the award, thankedall the volunteers, saying retiring this yearit would be “difficult to walk away from allof you.”
Donnie Garner of Manassas representedthe BIS person-centered volunteer program
along with his volunteer Amanda Hall. Gar-ner was an accomplished musician, his wifeMarilyn said, before he suffered a stroke in2013.
“It changed the course of his life plans,”she said. But when BIS connected her hus-band with Hall, it got him “back on track,pursuing the music he loves so much.”
With Hall standing beside him, Garnerslowly but surely strummed and sangthrough “Amazing Grace,” and drew astanding ovation from the audience.
BRAIN INJURY SERVICES also recog-nized the professional partners supportingits work and the individuals receiving ser-vices — also known as the BIS SupportedEmployee Program.
Tim Spadafore, chief financial officer forDominion Consulting in Reston, said theydidn’t think twice about bringing back ayoung developer who suffered a brain in-jury.
Spadafore said, however, it’s importantwhen hiring someone with an injury to bepatient and not force someone into a role.
Every company has different needs, hesaid, and it’s important to “find the rightfit” with the employee. Spadafore then rec-ognized the employee as he entered theWaterford, assuring him he’s part of thefamily, and that he does belong.
For more information about Brain InjuryServices, visit braininjurysvcs.org.
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APRILCoffee for Campers. April is the Month of the
Military Child, and to honor our nation’s littlestheroes, the National Military Family Associationis asking if you’ll give up your coffee shop coffeeand donate that extra $5 a day to send amilitary kid to Operation Purple Camp. Visitwww.militaryfamily.org/get-involved/donate/coffee-for-campers.html for more.
THURSDAY/APRIL 6Saving for College. 6:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd
Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield.
Arun Nair of Springfield, left, has worked with Sergei Sivolobov, KellyRadford and Eric Ramlow — all brain injury survivors he refers to as “myboys.” Together, they go out for coffee, food and just spend time together.
Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection
Del. David Bulova (D-37) announcedoutgoing BIS executive directorKaren Brown as the 2017 AlanMayer award recipient, saying thatshe’s well-respected and trusted byleaders of many kinds and levels ofgovernment, while building BIS intoa special organization.
Starting to think about how to pay for a child’scollege education? Join an interactive workshopon college savings choices with the Virginia529programs as the focus. Free pizza dinner at 6:30p.m. with the program starting at 7. See you atthe Richard Byrd Library, 7250 CommerceStreet, Springfield. Call 703-451-8055 for more.
WEDNESDAY/APRIL 12NARFE Chapter Meeting. 12:30-3 p.m. at
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Employees Association Coach Ed Linz will be thespeaker at the Springfield Chapter 893 meeting.Call 571-422-0451 for more.
THURSDAY/APRIL 20Public Hearing. 7 p.m. at Key Middle School
Cafeteria, 6402 Franconia Road, Springfield.The Fairfax County Department ofTransportation and Department of Public Worksand Environmental Services are conducting adesign public hearing for the Springfield CBCCommuter Parking Garage. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/
Send notes to the Connection at connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or call 703-778-9416. The deadline for submis-sions is the Friday prior to publication. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Wednesday/April 19. 9:30-11 a.m.Mary B. Gallagher author of “My Lifewith Jackie Kennedy” discusses herlife during the time she served assecretary for Jackie Kennedy. Free/Public invited. Hollin Hall SeniorCenter, 1500 Shenandoah Road,Alexandria. Call 703-360-4979.
Wednesday/April 19. 1-3 p.m.Fairfax Area Commission on Agingmeets at the McLean GovernmentCenter, 1437 Balls Hill Road,McLean. 703-324-5403.
Wednesday/April 19.7:30-8:30 p.m.Preserve Your Heirloom Photographsand Documents. Photographs, letters,ledgers and more! Learn about theVirginia Room’s historical collectionsand discover preservation techniques.Free. George Mason Regional Library,7001 Little River Tnpk., Annandale.703-256-3800.
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Programming focuses prima-rily on exercise and fitness forolder adults, including Tai Chiand Zumba classes.
For information about regis-tration and programming,please contact the Pinn Com-munity Center at 703-250-9181, TTY 711 or emailburkewestspringfieldcwow@
fairfaxcounty.gov.For activity details and sched-
ules, visit the community-basedwebsite at www.scwow.org.
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Programming focuses prima-rily on social gatherings andcontinuing education for olderadults, including technologyworkshops, trips, currentevents discussions and guestspeakers/lecturers on a varietyof topics.
For information about regis-tration and programming,please contact the Human Ser-vices Region 3 Office at 703-787-4962, TTY 711.
For activity details and sched-ules, visit the community-basedwebsite at www.gfseniors.org.
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By John Byrd
Blissful retirement often validatesof the old homily: “Busy handsmean happy hearts.”
On this point, it is hard to imag-ine a more fruitful environment than thehome of Kirby and Helen Thornton, two 70-something retirees who recently completedfocused renovations to a log cabin stylehome in Lorton they have occupied for morethan 20 years.
The changes were all about tweaking toeven higher relevance aspects of the homethat had gradually become a sources of dis-tinctively personal satisfaction to both se-niors.
Kirby Thornton, a former electrical engi-neer, has been exploring his passion forwoodworking for many years. HelenThornton, a one time research analyst, rev-els in creating shimmering objets d’artefrom fused glass. When not pursuing theirhobbies, the couple might otherwise befound taking in the scenery from the wide,rustic-style front porch that now graces thehome’s front elevation.
For all the quiet simplicity that aboundsin every direction though, the Thornton’slifestyle accommodation has been decadesin the making, beginning with purchasingthe 2,900 sq foot house and garage in thelate 1990s.
“We were attracted to the relaxed ambi-ance of a log home,” Kirby Thornton said.“There were changes we wanted to makefrom the first, but since we were both busy,modifications would have to occur inphases.”
The first step was acquiring more stor-age space.
As Kirby Thornton tells it, the couple hiredFoster Remodeling Solutions of Lorton toremove an unneeded balcony, add a floorabove the open garage and apportion thespace for storage and other uses to be de-termined.
Soon Kirby Thornton decided that thewindowless garage loft would work fine asa place to take up woodworking. He hadactually purchased a lathe from the home’sprevious owner. Helen Thornton, seeing theloft’s potentials as a studio, acquired a kilnand began fusing glass.
The pursuit of one’s muse being all-ab-sorbing, the pair spent little time worryingabout the fact that the workspace providedzero natural light, or that it was hard tostand erect under the four foot high ceilingthat dominated much of the floorspace.
About the only change to the physical
space in this interval was the introductionof a partition designed to keep wood duston Kirby Thornton’s side of the studio.
Even so, as full retirement dawned, bothsaw there was now time to reconsider thelarger “wish list” of remodeling preferences.
“We knew we would have to change thestudio roof line to get the head room andnatural light we wanted,” Kirby Thorntonsaid. “About this time, Helen was lookinginto front porch ideas in log home maga-zines. We sketched out several designs ofwhat we thought we wanted. That’s whenwe called Foster Remodeling back in.”
But the first surprise inspired anotherpause: Turned out the front porch seen asspanning the entire front elevation couldn’tbe built because of its proximity to a partof the home’s septic system.
“The symmetry, the curb appeal, was im-portant to us,” Helen Thornton said. “Wewanted a balanced facade on both the houseand the garage. We were kind of at a loss.”Fortunately, Foster’s team led by ChrisArnold came up with an innovative solu-tion.
Foster’s architectural concept call for afaux peak on the main house at exactly thesame pitch as the one above the garagewhich is, in turn, reinforced by the peak ofa front-facing archway that defines theground-level entrance to the porch.
A porch swing occupying the far cornernow fleshes-out the portrait of a restful care-free idyll amidst flowers and trees. For anexpanded view, there’s a large Velux sky-light overhead.
Underfoot, a flagstone patio lends colorand texture, a natural tonal complement tothe dark-stained log siding. Kirby Thorntonsays the couple selected the color palates
at a nearby stone yard over several days,and played with combinations until theyfound what they wanted.
Rough-hewn timbers, the handiwork ofFoster master carpenter Mike Borman, isintegral to the aesthetics of a new front el-evation that is both inviting and whimsi-cal. Red cedar trim and molding, mean-while, provide sympathetic color accents.
To fashion studio space useful to all, Fos-ter found a way to elevate the headroom tofully six feet, freeing up all 770 square feetof floorspace. A front-facing dormer featur-ing a pair of double hung windows invitesgenerous southerly light. Kirby’s wood shop— equipped with a lathe, a drill press andtable saw — is tucked snugly behind a newpartition. Helen Thornton uses two kilns toproduce her work.
Matching the logs needed to “pop up” thesecond level also entailed a close examina-tion of existing details.
“We spent quite a while researching op-tions with various vendors, which is a chal-lenge when you’re working with a 30-year-old exterior,” said project manager ChrisArnold.
Summarizing the well-planned lifestyleshift, Kirby Thornton says the couple arefrequently in the studio at the same time.
A window in the interior partition allowseach spouse to witness the other’s progress,if so inclined. It’s a working environment,but also a place of interaction and play.
The distinctive by-products of theThornton’s labors are mostly donated tofriends, children and grandchildren. KirbyThornton is keen on picture frames andbook cases; Helen Thornton recently com-pleted a glass bird bath.
“This is a very sweet place to be spend-
Retirees find specialsatisfactions in pair ofart studios, and frontporch with view.
Elaboratinga Log Cabin
Underfoot, a flagstone patio lendssetting-appropriate color andtexture. The Velux skylight allowsneeded available light.
Rough-hewn timbers — the handiwork of Foster master carpenter Mike Borman — is integral to the aesthet-ics of a new front elevation that is both inviting and whimsical. Red cedar trim and molding provides sympa-thetic color accents.
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ing this time in our lives, “Kirby Thorntonsaid. “Perfect in fact.”
Foster Remodeling Solutions will be hold-ing an open house in its expanded designand selection center Saturday, April 22 from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be three semi-nars. A workshop on Aging-In-Place will beheld at 1 p.m. The design center is locatedat 7211-H Telegraph Square Drive, Lorton,VA 22079. To RSVP call: 703/550-1371, orcontact us at www.fosterremodeling.com
John Byrd ([email protected]) has beenwriting about home improvement for 30 years.
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fee, which varies from Village to Village. Insome cases, there are no fees and insteadthe Village establishes volunteer programs.Some utilize volunteer time exchangescalled “time banks.” The cost for profes-sional services, such as for home repairs,will vary. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/ltccc/villages.htm.
LTCCCThe Long Term Care Coordinating Coun-
cil (LTCCC) is promoting the Village con-cept in the Fairfax community and helpinginterested volunteers set up Villages in theirneighborhoods by providing them withguidance. The LTCCC Services for Seniorscommittee created a sub-committee soFairfax area villages can exchange informa-tion and learn from each other. County staffwho support the LTCCC provide technicalassistance to citizens interested in develop-ing Villages in their communities. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/ltccc/.
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❖Reston for a Lifetime —www.restonforalifetime.org
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MONDAY/APRIL 17Strategies for Difficult
Conversations. 7-8:30 p.m. at theCity of Fairfax Regional Library,Meeting Room A/B, 10360 NorthStreet, Fairfax. “Improving FamilyConversations About Aging Issues.”Discussions with older familymembers and with siblings aboutdriving, help at home and financescan trigger anxiety. Learn how tostart the conversation and keep itgoing in a positive direction.Presented by the Fairfax Area Agencyon Aging. Adults.Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/.
SATURDAY/APRIL 29Caregiver Bootcamp: Dementia
101. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at InsightMemory Care Center, 3953 PenderDrive, Suite 100, Fairfax. Insightoffers the free Caregiver Bootcampon essential caregiving topics. Learnfrom experts in their fields, and gainknowledge on the basics needed as acaregiver. Topics include a dementiaoverview, financial concerns, legalconsiderations, and communityresources. Contact Christi Clark,[email protected], 703-204-4664 or visit InsightMCC.org.
Gilbert and Sullivan. 10 a.m.-5:30p.m. (forum), 8 p.m. start(performance) at the George MasonUniversity Fairfax Campus. Forumparticipants will meet in the FenwickLibrary Main Reading Room, Room2001. Performances, exhibitions, anda forum as part of a year-longcelebration of the work of Gilbert andSullivan. Email [email protected]
Civil War Author. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. atHistoric Blenheim and the Civil WarInterpretive Center, 3610 Old LeeHighway, Fairfax. “Fairfax Civil WarDay” – living history programs,infantry and cannon firings, scholarlytalks, music by the 2nd SouthCarolina String Band, military drills,historic house tours, wagon rides,youth activities, and barbecue.Admission: $5/adults; $3/youth, 12and under. Visit 703-591-0560.
ONGOINGSenior Line Dancing 1-2 p.m. Little
RIver Glen Senior Center 4001Barker Court, Fairfax. Line Dancing isa gentle, social form of aerobicactivity. Studies have shown it aids inwarding off Alzheimer’s disease. Noprevious experience needed. Cost: $5per 8 week [email protected] 703-524-3739
Smoke Free Bingo. 7 p.m. EveryFriday. Fairfax Volunteer FireDepartment, 4081 University Drive,Fairfax. Free coffee, entertainingcallers, $1,000 jackpot (with breaksfor smoking friends).www.fairfaxvd.com. 703-273-3638.
Master Gardener Training. TheFairfax County Master GardenerAssociation offers plant clinics, hometurf training or speakers forhomeowner’s meetings. Fees vary.Visit fairfaxgardening.org or callDora Lockwood at 401-864-4778.
NARFE Monthly Meeting EverySecond Tuesday 11:30 a.m. AmericanLegion Post 177 located at 3939 OakStreet, Fairfax. NARFE Fairfax 737monthly luncheon meeting. Cost: $11Speaker/Program-12:[email protected] 703-501-0020
Fairfax-based non-profitBritepaths offers free FinancialEducation Classes Sessions atvarious locations in the FairfaxCounty area to low- and middle-income adults who reside throughoutNorthern Virginia. The offerings arefree and open to the public, butreservations are required.https://britepaths.org/news/get-financially-
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Volunteers Needed. PRS is lookingfor empathetic and caring volunteersto make phone calls to older adultswho may be feeling socially isolated.The commitment is one 3-hour shiftper week for one year. Located inArlington. Ages 21 & up. Intensivetraining provided. Learn more andapply: https://prsinc.org/carering-volunteering/. Questions? [email protected].
Reminder Crime Prevention –Please contact the Fairfax CountyPolice Department at 703-691-2131(non-emergency) to report ANYsuspicious activity, no matter howsmall or insignificant it may seem atthe time. It is better if police reportscan be called in while the suspiciousactivity is in progress to the extentpossible.
Volunteers Needed as Drivers &Office Workers Drivers are neededfor trips Monday - Friday to medicalappointments and CompanionShopping within the Fairfax/Burkearea. Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke serves those 50+ and who nolonger drive. Office Workers areneeded to answer phones in the SCFBoffice (Monday - Friday) ofindividuals requesting rides andmatch an available driver for eachrequest. If you can volunteer yourtime, please contact the SCFB officeat 703-323-4788.
Burke Lake Seniors Golf Leagueseeks members. Interested golfers areinvited to join the Burke Lake SeniorsGolf League. Must be 55 and older,enjoy playing golf, meeting newpeople and having an all–-aroundgood time. Reserved tee times onTuesday and Thursday mornings atthe Par 3 Burke Lake Golf Course onOx Road. Annual dues for the season– April 1 through October 31 – are$20 plus green fees. For moreinformation, call Charlie Ryan 703-690-4227.
The Northern Virginia Long TermCare Ombudsman Programneeds volunteer advocates forresidents in nursing homes andassisted living facilities. Contact LisaCallahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711or [email protected] visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/
Respite Care volunteers give familycaregivers of a frail older adult awell-deserved break so they can goshopping, attend a doctor’sappointment or just have coffee witha friend. Volunteers visit and overseethe safety of the older adult for a fewhours each month. Support andtraining are provided. Contact 703-324-7577, TTY 711, [email protected]
The Wakefield Senior Center inAnnandale needs Front DeskVolunteers on Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday, 9:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. and Fitness Instructors.Volunteer instructor positions couldlead to part-time employment. Call703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand click on Volunteer Solutions.
Volunteer Fairfax seeks individuals,families, youth and corporate groupsfor service opportunities at a varietyof nonprofit agencies. One-timespecial events or ongoing activitiesare available atwww.volunteerfairfax.org or call703-246-3460.
Singers Wanted for theCelebration Singers. Thewomen’s show choir is interested innew talent to perform at variousNorthern Virginia community sites.Practices are Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Burke UnitedMethodist Church, 6300 BurkeCenter Parkway. Contact eitherBarbara Male([email protected]) or GayleParsons, [email protected]
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Senior Living
See Fit, Page 7
By Marilyn Campbell
The Connection
At 7 a.m. each weekday, a groupof Del Ray seniors meet atStarbucks to embark on a brisk,45-minute walk. The women re-
turn to their starting point for coffee andconversation. Their goal is to stay active andsocially engaged
“Even those of us who’ve never exercisedand aren’t necessarily fit enjoy our walks,”said Joyce Herrington, one of the groupmembers. “It’s mostly social and we enjoyit. The fact that we’re getting some exer-cise is a bonus.”
Late last month, representatives fromGo4Life, a program created by the NationalInstitute on Aging (NIA), held a pilot work-shop in Potomac, Md., that was designedto test methods for motivating older adultsto increase their physical activity. Workshopparticipants were from Potomac Commu-nity Village, one of several Go4Life partnerorganizations of seniors who are helping todesign strategies to engage seniors in exer-cise programs.
Sheila Moldover, Potomac CommunityVillage Communications Chair believes thatlocal seniors can benefit from Go4Life.
“We’re going to include some easy andsimple flexibility, balance and strength ex-ercises at each of our Potomac CommunityVillage meetings, and distribute Go4Lifematerials to our members, including tothose who are already exercising,” she said.“We want to encourage everyone to pay at-tention to their balance, flexibility andstrength as well as to endurance. We seethat as enabling us to age in place, to thrivein place, and be healthy and active.”
Go4Life, an exercise and physical activ-ity campaign from the National Institute onAging (NIA) at the National Institutes ofHealth (NIH), is designed to help those whoare over 50 incorporate exercise and physi-cal activity into their daily lives.
“We want people to know that it’s nevertoo late to start an exercise program, andwe focus on four types of exercise: strength,endurance balance and flexibility,” said
age so that will keep dementia at bay inyour old age. Exercise is not only for yourphysical health, but also your cognitivehealth.”
A well-rounded exercise program shouldinclude exercises that focus on aerobic ex-ercise, flexibility, muscular strength andmuscular endurance, and balance, says Su-san P Thompson, Ph.D., assistant dean,Health Physical Education at Northern Vir-ginia Community College.
“Cardiovascular exercises should be donemost days of the week for a minimum of20-30 minutes,” she said. “Walking, swim-ming, cycling, dancing, hiking and any ac-tivity that uses your large muscles in a con-tinuous movement will increase your heartrate and improve circulation.”
Stretching and moving your jointsthrough their range of motion will keep thejoints lubricated and less stiff. “Stretchingwill also help decrease pain and stiffness inthe back, neck, hip and feet,” said Thomp-son. “For the sportsman it will increase yourpower and ability to improve your followthrough motion. For the hiker, it will let youlift your arms and legs higher. You canstretch daily. Yoga and dance are activities
Stephanie Dailey of the Go4Life programat the NIA. “It’s important that they’re do-ing all four components. Older adults cangain a lot from exercising. In fact, peoplehave a lot more to lose by not exercisingthan by starting exercising.”
WHEN BEGINNING an exercise program,Dailey recommends guidelines establishedby the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention.
“About 150 minutes per week of moder-ate activity is recommended for adults,” shesaid. “If you are going to start a fitness pro-gram, see your doctor first.”
For older adults exercise is important formaintaining function, physical strength andfitness, managing and preventing diseases,improving your mood and giving you moreenergy.
In spite of a popular misconception, olderadults can gain strength and improve their
muscles with these exercises, says personaltrainer Christian Elliot, CEO, Founder TRUEHealth and Wholeness in Arlington, Va. “Iwork with people who are in their 60s, 70s,80s and 90s and I’ve never met a personwho couldn’t improve their fitness,” he said.“We’re not going to stop aging, but you cancertainly slow it.”
Elliot recalls a client who was in her late50s who didn’t have a history of physicalfitness, but wanted to get in shape. “Shehas hit some of the most phenomenal mile-stones, like being able to hold a 12-minuteplank, do 50 push-ups and five push-upson one arm,” he said.
FOR THOSE WHO are new to fitness,there is good news. “There’s a lot of evi-dence that middle age is a great time to getfit,” said Julie Ries, Ph.D, professor of physi-cal therapy at Marymount University. “Youwant to be active and healthy in your middle
Exercises for strength, endurance,balance and aerobics are key.Fit for the Golden Years
Members of thePotomac CommunityVillage attend a work-shop on the Go4Lifeprogram, which wasdesigned to help thosewho are over 50incorporate exerciseand physical activityinto their daily lives.
Photo by Sheila Moldover
“The most important thing is to find an exerciseor activity that you enjoy. If you enjoy what youare doing, you will be more likely to continue.”
— Susan P Thompson, Ph.D., Northern Virginia Community College.
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at go4life.nia.nih.gov.
By Eden Brown
The Connection
More than a half-dozen localwomen recently answeredthe question: What can yousay about retirement? Jamie
Usrey, who was a teacher in the ArlingtonCounty Public School system for 20 years,is hardly letting a lot of grass grow underher feet.
She said, “I feel a little embarrassed whenI say I am retired when I look at people whoare still working hard … like Hillary Clinton.I am enjoying being able to be outside more— biking, playing tennis, working in theyard, going for walks with friends and tak-
ing more trips to see national parks wherewe can hike through the beauty of nature. Ihave more time to exercise … love thosezumba classes … and read. ... I do want tofind a way to be more helpful in makingour government work better ... next week.”
Jan Heininger says she is “happier thanever with even more travel, near daily longbike rides, daily mile swims in the summer,and far more time for reading ... I also getto spend far more time at our beach housewhere I can more easily avoid politics.”
Ruth Neikirk said: “Retire? I never didretire. I stay busy. It’s good to stay busy.”
Karen Smagala said: “I’m busier than Iever have been since retirement, and I’menjoying life so much more. My blood pres-
Women in Retirement? Busier than Eversure went down when I stopped working. Ido the Master Gardener program and I workat the library in the tool shed.”
Sheridan Collins said: “Busier than ever!Docenting at the Textile Museum providescontinuing education for the brain, tennisand gym keep me fit, and this year moretime on politicking helps maintain a healthyattitude. And then there’s grandmotheringrequiring lots of travel. All good!”
Mary Lanaras said: “Retirement is like:everyday is a snow day!” Lanaras workedto home school her children until middleschool and helped her husband, Charles,with his real estate business.
Joanna Cameron said: “Retirement is justa word signifying that your priorities have
shifted to ones that are all about enjoyingwhat you love, getting outside more andrelishing the things that make you happy.Staying in motion above all.”
And then there are people like FloBroussard, 88, an Arlington resident from1960 until she moved to Goodwin House afew years ago: she responded by saying:“Retirement? I’m a lifelong volunteer. I havevolunteered for WETA, The White House,Alexandria Hospital, and several other or-ganizations. Then when I ‘retired’ toGoodwin House, I still volunteer, doingplantings and making crafts for sale to ben-efit local charities.”
And there she was on April 2 at the Rehy-dration Salts project at Temple Beth El.
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which focus on stretching.”Improved muscular strength and
endurance will allow you to doeveryday tasks with less energywith less chance of injury, advisesThompson. “Leg strength will en-able you to walk faster, get up anddown from chairs with more ease,”she said. “For resistance, [you canuse] hand weights, resistancebands, weight machines, waterwalking and exercise or your ownbody weight. Resistance trainingshould be done two-three times aweek working the major muscles.Pilates and other floor work focuson the core muscles.”
Balance training is important toprevent falls . “Although muscularstrength, muscular endurance,flexibility and cardiovascular ex-ercises contribute to better bal-ance, specific balance training isfocused on body awareness, con-trolling your center of gravity, be-ing able to navigate your environ-ment and react quickly,” said Th-ompson. “The most importantthing is to find an exercise or ac-tivity that you enjoy. If you enjoywhat you are doing, you will bemore likely to continue.
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By John Byrd
Two years ago, Jeff and JennyHerre, both retired, were livingin a five-level townhouse in OldTown Alexandria with a view of
the river. Long-term residents, they weresatisfied with all the house had to offer.They collected art and fine furniture andtheir periodic renovations over several yearshad extended all the way to the attic.
As they approached their 70s, however,they questioned how much effort theywanted to expend getting from room toroom.
“We were wondering aloud whether we’dstill want to be climbing five flights of stairsin 10 years,” Jeff Herre said. “That’s whenwe began thinking about downsizing, andways we might concentrate our primary liv-ing needs on one level.”
As the research got under way, Jeff Herresaw that cost would inevitably play a rolein their choices. One-level structures in andaround Old Town were appreciably beyondthe family budget. Looking further out oftown, the options boiled down to: a) pur-chase a ready-to-occupy home which wouldcome at a higher price; or b) find an olderhome with renovation potential that couldbe shaped into a place brimming with per-sonal style.
The latter course would entail finding acreative design/build team with whom onecould collaborate closely.
After assessing available northern Virginiaproperties for several months, a Realtor in-
troduced the Herres to a home in HollinHills, a community of some 450 houses inHybla Valley. Hollin Hills is renowned inarchitectural circles — even listed in thehistoric record as one of the first communi-ties in the U.S. to feature modern architec-ture exclusively, mid-century modern inparticular.
“In the 1950s, most progressive modernhomes were owner-commissioned,” said
ceiling exposed brick hearth with a masonryniche designed for firewood. To the left, afloor-to-ceiling bookcase and an odd chan-delier. Straight ahead, an open stairwelldescending to ground level.
Further back, a door leading to the mas-ter suite, which included the original 70-square-foot tile-clad bathroom. Two closetsless than two feet deep provided the onlywardrobe accommodation.
While floor-to-ceiling windows dominat-ing the eastern and western wall elevationsboasted a dramatic view of surroundingwoodland, the Herres also soon learned thatmuch of the glazing was single pane.
Herre’s question for Lataille from the startwas right to the point: “Can you make thechanges we want within our budget?”
Topping Herre’s wish-list: an open planwith places for art display that will workwell for entertaining; design that allows thecouple to mainly live on one level; a mas-ter bath with a walk-in shower and a newpowder room; additional storage; a visu-ally compelling interior design; replacementof single pane windows with insulateddouble-ply thermal glass.
“There have been significant develop-ments in open floor plan design in recentyears,” Lataille said. “Part of this is drivenby demand: more people want spaces thatallow for both privacy and easy interaction.”
A kitchen-centric floorplan a popular op-tion for a home’s primary living space, andoffered a practical solution for amateur chefJenny Herre, who enjoys regaling guestswith her original dishes while otherwisefully engaging in the party all around her.
“We thought an open kitchen would re-ally work in this house,” Jeff Herre said,“but we needed to see well-developed ideas
before moving forward with the purchase.”Enter Jon Benson, Sun Design’s lead de-
signer, master craftsman with several pub-lished books on woodworking to his credit.
“When you’re removing kitchen walls, thegoal is to develop a space plan that meetsall functional requirements, yet really sup-ports the room aesthetically,” Benson said.“That’s why it’s important to design eleva-tions that present an appropriate combina-tion of color, texture and tone.”
On this score, Benson designed a cook topisland and dining counter perfectly posi-tioned between the dining room and theseating area around the fireplace.
Light maple Shaker-style cabinet facingscombined with quartz Caesarstone countersurfaces present clean lines and reinforcethe light, accessible ambiance of a roomsurrounded by windows.
Collectibles from India, Lebanon and Bra-zil are now on view in Benson-designed dis-play spaces.
“This really feels like our home now,” saidJeff Herre. “We’ve made the transition wewanted, and are pleased with it.”
In 1950s, Hollin Hills was a mecca for cutting-edge housing design; 60 years later,mid-century modern is a resurgent style ripe for nuanced improvements.
Mid-Century Classic for Artful One-level Living
At slightly over 900square feet, theprimary living areathe Herre’s remod-eled home in HollinHills is comparativelysmall. But designerJon Benson’s wallelevations employtexture and colorthat make the spacefeel expansive.
Photos by Greg Hadley
Light maple Shaker-style cabinets combinedwith quartz Caesar- stone counter surfacesreinforce the ambiance of a light-filled room.
Roger Lataille, a design con-sultant at Sun Design Remod-eling. “But Hollin Hills was anentire development focusedon the advanced architecturalconcepts that emerged afterWorld War II.”
Part of the enduring appealwas that architect CharlesGoodman and landscape ar-chitect Dan Kiley had sitedeach Hollin Hills residence tomaximize privacy. Eventhough lots are seldom morethan one acre, it’s difficult foryour neighbor to see you fromtheir house, and vice versa.
“We loved the wooded set-ting right away,” said JeffHerre. “The problem was, thehouse itself didn’t look likeanything we’d want to livein.”
For starters, there were theobstructed sight lines startingfrom the front entrance. Walk-ing in, one looked left at inte-rior drywall that defined theparameters of a 10-foot-by-10-foot galley kitchen. To theimmediate right, a floor-to-
Sun Design Remodeling frequently spon-sors design and remodeling seminars aswell as tours of recently remodeledhomes. Headquartered in Burke, the SunDesign also maintains an office inMcLean. Sun Design will be sponsoringan open house in a recently remodeledhome on April 29 and 30 from 11a.m.to 5 p.m. daily. For more information:www.SunDesignInc.com
John Byrd ([email protected]) hasbeen writing about home improvement for30 years.