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ArtFest The 12th annual ArtFest Week is a week-long celebra- tion of visual art through April 4 at Fort C.F. Smith Park.

Rusty Lynn (left) and Dennis Crayon, members of the Arlington Artists Alliance, with their art- work.

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Some of the artwork on exhibit through April 4. Fire Victims Special Election Identified The victims of a March 15 fire on South Next Tuesday Langley Street have been identified by the A special election to fill the County medical examiner. Firefighters found Board seat vacated by Chris Yvonne Barrie, 73, and Bobbie Nelson Zimmerman — for his unexpired term Goins, 77, dead in a second floor bedroom. to end Dec. 31, 2014 — will be held Bystanders reported that Goins went back Tuesday, April 8. Polling place hours inside the home to help Barrie. The cause are 6 a.m.-7 p.m. of the fire remains under investigation. The following candidates are on the The Arlington County Fire Department ballot: Alan E. Howze – Democrat; asks that anyone with information or pho- Stephen W.C. Holbrook – Indepen- tos of the incident contact the department dent; Janet H. Murphy – Independent at [email protected]. Green Party; and John E. Vihstadt – Eighty firefighters from Arlington, Alex- Independent andria and Fairfax responded to the two- According to the Virginia Public Ac- alarm fire, which was reported at 3:39 p.m. cess Project on Tuesday, Howze has One firefighter was injured during the res- raised $84,984 in campaign funds cue attempt. with $5,170 cash on hand and Damage to the house was initially esti- Vihstadt has raised $84,154 with mated at $550,000. The Red Cross provided $20,379 cash on hand. immediate housing and assistance to seven The dollar amount raised is from people displaced by the fire. Jan. 1 through March 28; cash on The injured firefighter was treated for hand is as of March 28. smoke inhalation and transported to The two other candidates Holbrook Medstar Washington Hospital Center. He Murphy have not raised or spent any was admitted to the ICU overnight for ob- money, according to VPAP. servation and released the following day.

2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Fifteen Candidates For Congress 12 Democrats and three Republi- cans vie for congressional seat. By Michael Lee Pope Last week was the deadline for The Connection Democrats to submit petitions from registered voters in the 8th he race to replace U.S. congressional district. Two new T Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) is candidates filed paperwork, Satish shaping up to be the most Korpe and Nancy Najarian. And competitive election in living three candidates were still filing memory. An unprecedented 12 additional petitions at the last

Arlington Historical Society candidates have filed paperwork minute to make sure they had the to run in the Democratic primary, 1,000 signatures of 8th congres- which is scheduled for June 10. sional district voters required by And three Republicans will be on the law. That meant that leaders the ballot when Republicans of the Eighth Congressional Dis- gather for a convention at Bishop trict Democratic Committee were O’Connell High School in Arling- scrambling this week to verify the ton on April 26. Because President signatures are valid. Barack Obama won the heavily “Everything takes time, and if Democratic district in 2012, most people submit early there’s a lot of the action will be on the Demo- more time to work with it,” said Arlington Brewing Company began operations in the 1890s. During Prohibition, cratic side. Margo Horner, chairwoman of the owners tried to turn a profit making a product known as Cherry Smash but were “I can’t imagine 12 candidates 8th Congressional District Demo- unable to make it work. would be in the race if important cratic Committee. “If things are figures in the Democratic Party in done near the end, it’s a little Virginia were trying to at least harder.” push certain candidates toward Arlington’s Frothy Past the front and encourage some to ALTHOUGH MOST of the atten- get out,” said Geoff Skelly, politi- tion has been focused on the barrels of beer a year, a capacity that became cal analyst with the University of Democrats, Republicans also have Event to trace county’s unwieldy when Prohibition struck in the 1920s. Virginia Center for Politics. “That a contested race to determine their The owners tried to convert the factory into mak- apparently has not happened.” See Fifteen, Page 9 history as a beer capital ing a soft drink known as Cherry Smash, but that effort failed. of the region. “They brewed it until 1930,” said Peck. “I don’t By Michael Lee Pope think it was all that successful or they would have Helping Ex-Offenders The Connection continued making it.” Volunteers support lthough few may realize it today, Ar- THE OWNERS of the brewery considered re- lington has a long and storied history opening it when Prohibition ended, but that never Offender Aid and Restoration. Awith beer. It’s a story that dates back came to pass. Instead the Marriott family pur- By Harry M. Covert Ulrich, a native-born Virginian, to the late 19th century, and one with chased the property, and the location of the old The Connection now in her mid-40s, whose jail life many twists and turns. The county was largely brewery is not the site of the Key Bridge Marriott. began at age 12 when an uncle rural back then, except for an industrial stretch The beer business remained moribund for much onsider the plight of men introduced her to drugs. Further of land along the river. One small brewery was of the 20th century, but now it’s making a come- and women released family abuse from a brother in her back. Craft breweries are popping up all over the C located next to Chain Bridge as early as the 1790s. from Virginia prisons. teenage years led to a horrific But it wasn’t until after the Civil War that the beer region, which will be another feature of the “A They have satisfied their so-called lifestyle of physical and mental really started to flow in the county, when the Ar- Heady History of Brewing.” debt to society. pain, drug abuse and incarcera- lington Brewing Company opened its doors in the “It’s a whole new wave of brewing renaissance A vast majority of them are with- tion. 1890s. in this area,” said Bill Madden, out family, without friends, with- There are hundreds of other “Beer was really what Wash- founder of Mad Fox Brewing. out any money and no chance for similar stories. They aren’t pretty ingtonians were drinking at the Details “People’s tastes are maturing, jobs. either. Fortu- time,” said Garrett Peck, Wash- and we’ve got a whole class of Recently, a nately this is ington historian. “Once prohi- The Arlington Historical Society will twentysomethings that now “We fed them, listened host historian Garrett Peck, author of man finished where Arling- bition hit, they went over to soft “Capital Beer: A Heady History of Brew- are the first generation to have 30 years of in- ton-based Of- drinks and bathtub gin.” ing in Washington, D.C.” at its next grown up having not known a carceration. A and helped them, if fender Aid The story of the Arlington monthly public program on Wednesday, world without craft-brewed bus ticket and Restora- April 16 at Mad Fox Brewing in Falls beer.” we knew how to.” Brewing Company will be at Church. The hour-long program will took him to tion (OAR) the center of “A Heady History begin at 7 p.m. at Mad Fox Brewing, 444 Madden will talk about his Arlington in — Geoffrey Gradler has stepped of Brewing.” Peck will explain W. Broad Street in Falls Church. A ques- history brewing in the region; late after- up and taken how the facility made at least tion-and-answer session will follow. The he started in the 1990s at Capi- noon. Stepping off the vehicle, he the lead. program is free and open to the public. two different kinds of lagers as Beer will be available for purchase, and tal City Brewing Company in was astounded by what he saw. People such as Geoffrey Gradler, well as a number of seasonal growlers can be filled. For additional Shirlington, where he started Three decades of imprisonment his wife Rebecca and their church brews. The massive factory Mad Fox Brewing information, contact his career after graduating left him in awe, panic and genu- assist in the continuing work of could brew as much as 100,000 703-942-6840. See A Frothy, Page 9 ine fear. OAR. 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Yorktown: Henry Love, Jeff Pabatoy Yorktown: Elise Degarmo Winning National Art Awards

For Hiromi Isobe at Washington-Lee: “Not being Local student afraid to make a mistake” and “persistence” are key markers of successful students. artists triumph. Yorktown’s Jeff Pabatoy and Denise Phalan high- By Michael McMorrow lighted “curiosity” and “being a great problem solver.” The Connection Interviews with several of the national honors stu- dents reveal a common reaction at the moment re- sults were announced: “Surprise.” Maura Shapiro arch 2014 will be remembered by many added “humbling,” once she thought of competitors for its late winter storms. In Arlington, M she knew. that memory will be overshadowed by the Yuru Jiang admitted to “excitement,” but said it successes of local high school students at the high- was delayed because she really did not understand est rungs in the National Scholastics Art Competi- the importance of the national honor. Murphy Wilt’s tion. reaction was to wonder if any of his friends also had Generally, students (and their parents) are aware won, since each had been supportive of the others that many distinguished colleges and universities while waiting for the judging outcomes; he greatly offer scholarships to those awarded National Gold appreciated it when several sought him out with con- and American Vision medals. Such assistance tops gratulations. $8 million dollars annually. A number of Arlington Henry Love’s reaction was “irritation.” Of course, students are now in position to take advantage of he was pleased when told of his medal. Annoyance such assistance. was caused by a “broken server” preventing him from Too often, another person who shares the pride of direct notification. A friend accessed the website first, a student’s accomplishment is overlooked, namely, so Love’s notification came second-hand. the art teacher. Arlington’s student winners cannot This year’s competition had an interesting, but help but benefit when their teachers have 10 — some- mostly unnoticed, feature. According to Allison Gil- times more than 20 — years in the classroom, as bert of the Arts Education Office, “American Vision” well as the experience of past students becoming nominees are considered “best in show” among the national medalists. regional Gold Key recipients. Teachers were asked what personal characteristics Yiru Jiang of HB Woodlawn is noteworthy for rea- they see in successful art students, including this sons apart from any medal award at the national year’s awardees. level. Her category is the “American Vision” while Faylinda Kodis of HB Woodlawn responded with: her hometown is Wenzhou, People’s Republic of “A person who is never satisfied but always ‘pushes China. By email, teacher Kodis says that Yiru has been on’ a bit more.” in this country for only two years and plans to at Jina Yi Davidson of Wakefield mentioned “inde- pendence.” See Local Students, Page 5

Yorktown: Denise Phalan

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serves that the particular award McMorrowMichael “to a new immigrant is great en- capsulation of the American Dream and all that brings new im- migrants to our county.” High School

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By The Numbers 225,000 Entries nation-wide 1800 Entries in Arlington Regional Competition 401 Arlington Gold Key entries submit- ted for national honors 15 Arlington high school National Med- HB Woodlawn: Yiru Jiang, Faylinda Kodis and Maura alists Shapiro

School Notes Kim Kitchen, D.D.S. welcomes Dr. Adam Goldstein Email announcements to arlington@ Andrew Daniel Tomaszczuk who the University of Dayton. connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is graduated with a bachelor of science Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. degree in civil engineering. Kyle Bell was named to the Marist College dean’s list for the fall 2013 se- Margaret Stewart is studying Erickson Krogh, has been named mester. Kyle is a member of the class of abroad in Rome, Italy during Interim to the Champlain College dean’s list. 2017 and is majoring in fashion mer- 2014. Stewart, a member of the class of Krogh is majoring in psychology. chandising. 2017 at Wofford College, is from Arling- ton. Christopher Grace, of Arlington, The following local students were has been named to the dean’s list at named to the dean’s list at the Univer- Stephanie Smith has been named Curry College. sity of Mary Washington: Sarah A. to the McDaniel College fall 2013 dean’s Anouilh, a senior; Madeleine D. list with honors. Tyler John has been named to the Bate, a junior; Anne E. Blaine, a se- dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College for the nior; Elyse N. Bush, a junior; Arlington Public Schools is one of fall 2013 semester. Tyler majors in for- Elizabeth J. S. Davis, a sophomore; six school districts nationwide that was estry. Alseny Diawara, a freshman; John chosen to receive a Raytheon Engineer- A. Dierkes, a junior; Sofia A. Come Experience Guilt-Free & Pain-Free Dentistry ing is Elementary District Scholarship Victoria Krieger was named to the Dimick, a freshman; Christine M. grant award of $37,000. EiE is the dean’s list at Salisbury University. Downie, a junior; Jacob D. We offer all levels of sedation, including general anesthesia. Go to sleep and wake up award-winning elementary engineering Eisenberg, a senior; Thomas M. with a new smile; it’s that easy. All dental procedures can be completed in one visit. curriculum developed at the Museum of Cassandra Ford and Aliya Fontaine, a freshman; Amanda M. Science, Boston, which teaches engi- Winker have been named to the dean’s Halprin, a junior; Theodore V. A little about Dr. Goldstein: neering concepts and practices to list at Merrimack College. Kelley, a junior; Michael M. • Delta Premier Provider elementary school students. Moorman, a senior; Jeffrey A. Pad- • He has a passion for treating his patients Joseph Crawford, class of 2017, dock, a senior; Laura A. Pinkerton, Nicholas DuBose graduated with a was named to the dean’s list at a senior; Ariel C. Scharf, a senior; • A Second-Generation Dentist bachelor of arts degree in history from Wittenberg University. Lila B. Spitz, a sophomore; and • Earned D.D.S. degree at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Ithaca College’s School of Humanities Imani B. Tinter, a sophomore. • Advanced training at the Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Sciences. The degree was awarded Ramazan Inanc was named to the in December 2013. dean’s list with honors at the College at The following local students were Dr. Goldstein believes a person’s oral health is a reflection of his or her Brockport, State University of New York. named to the president’s list at the Uni- overall systemic health. Together, we can create smiles that look younger, The following students graduated versity of Mary Washington: Sarah A. feel stronger, and will last for years to come. from Clemson University Dec. 19: Jo- Sara Brigagliano and Arianne Heisey, a sophomore; Anna K. seph Grayson Chinn who graduated McArdle were named to the fall 2013 Keyser, a sophomore; Emma K. 500 Montgomery St., Suite 250 • Alexandria, VA 22314 with a master of science degree in youth dean’s list at Wake Forest University. Leheney, a senior; Alice A. O’Brien, 571-281-3874 development leadership; Jonathan a senior; and Kathryn R. Tsagronis, Ames Monroe who graduated with a Erin Fox has been named to the www.oldtownsmiles.com master of arts degree in history; and dean’s list for the 2013 fall semester at See Schools, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 2-8, 2014 ❖ 5 Opinion ArlingtonThe Connection

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By Rob Krupicka colleagues in the House 37th in the country, and more. ADVERTISING: Delegate (D-45) dismissed the budget out- Now the Senate and the House, along with For advertising information e-mail: right and refused to give it the Governor, have to reconcile their conflict- [email protected] n April 3, I will be hosting my first a careful review. The Sen- ing views about the state budget. It is going to of three Post-Session Legislative ate is planning a public be an intense process as we fight to expand Debbie Funk O Display Advertising/National Sales Wrap Ups. Please join me to discuss hearing on the Governor’s healthcare and also to invest in our schools 703-778-9444 what happened this past session as well as to proposed budget in early and teachers [email protected] discuss the ongoing budget battle and Medic- April and intends to take If you haven’t already, I encourage you to aid expansion. Come ask questions about leg- more time reviewing the sign the petition to close the coverage gap at Andrea Smith islation or issues important to you. I will be Governor’s proposal. www.CoverAllVA.com. Please share it with Classified & Employment Advertising 703-778-9411 having wrap ups in Alexandria, Arlington and On Wednesday, the House passed a budget your friends and family to send a strong mes- [email protected] Fairfax. The first wrap up is: that does not provide for Medicaid expansion sage that Virginians want affordable ❖ Thursday, April 3 at 7:30-9 p.m. and as a result short changes our schools, de- healthcare. Fairlington Community Center nies our teachers a 2 percent raise at a time I hope to see you soon at one of my three Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm 3308 S. Stafford St. when our average teacher salary has fallen to post-session legislative wrap ups. 703-778-9433 Arlington, VA 22206 [email protected] Then: Letter @MaryKimm ❖ Thursday, April 10, 6:30-8 p.m. Executive Vice President Huntington Community Center not be terminated unless there is “cause.” Jerry Vernon 5751 Liberty Drive Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood Centers should be funded. [email protected] Alexandria, VA 22303 There is a provision that prohibits funding ❖ Should Be Funded Editor in Chief Monday, April 21, 7:30-9 p.m. any action by the Governor on TRAP (targeted Steven Mauren St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub To the Editor: regulations on abortion providers). This is an Photography: 2300 Mt Vernon Ave Several budget items before the budget Con- overreach by the legislature into Executive Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Alexandria, VA 22301 ference Committee in the General Assembly Branch authority and should not remain in the Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly This past week the General Assembly began are of great importance to the Women’s Re- budget. We asked that this language be re- Production Manager: a Special Session to pass a budget. The big productive Health Caucus. On behalf of the moved. Geovani Flores roadblock, of course, is Caucus and with bipartisan support from Finally, there is language that introduces the whether we take our tax- Democrats and Senate Republicans, we have Hyde Amendment. This is redundant. Virginia Special Assistant to the Publisher Commentary Jeanne Theismann payer dollars back from the asked that the final budget include our recom- law currently prohibits state dollars from sup- 703-778-9436 Federal Government so that mendations. porting abortions except in cases of rape, in- [email protected] all Virginian’s can have access to healthcare. One amendment would completely defund cest and when the life of the mother is at risk. @TheismannMedia House Republicans refuse to consider any bud- Planned Parenthood Centers. There are only However, Virginia’s Medicaid program does get that returns taxpayer money to Virginia. seven Planned Parenthood Centers throughout cover abortions in the rare cases where gross CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 By taking back our Federal tax dollars, we can the State. They are located in Blacksburg, fetal abnormalities develop. The House bud- Circulation Manager: also add about $200 million to the state bud- Charlottesville, Falls Church, Hampton, Rich- get deletes this provision and does not allo- Linda Pecquex [email protected] get, which, in addition to providing working mond, Roanoke and Virginia Beach. More than cate funding to care for the children who would Virginians with healthcare, allows us to expand 24,000 Virginians visited these centers in 2012. be born with these life-threatening disabilities. funding for schools, economic development, In addition to providing pap tests, breast Full funding for gross fetal abnormality abor- and more. screenings, STD services and other preventive tion must be restored. Last Monday, the Governor introduced a health care services, these centers provide fam- The FAMIS MOMS program is only funded budget that brings our tax dollars home, ex- ily planning services to low income women in the Senate budget. This program provides pands Medicaid and makes critical investments through a Medicaid contract with the state. health care coverage to low-income pregnant in education and public safety. My Republican Under current law, a Medicaid contract can- See Letter, Page 7 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 Celebrating 15 Years in Business! Email announcements to arlington@ S. Stafford St. Del. Rob Krupicka will connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is discuss this legislative session and noon the Thursday before publication. the ongoing budget process. VIsit TWO POOR TEACHERS Photos are welcome. http://krupicka.ngpvanhost.com for Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling more. Select your products DONATIONS NEEDED Handyman Services FRIDAY/APRIL 4 from our Mobile Showroom Clothing for Family. The Mount Zion and Design Center Tutoring Program is trying to assist Online Order Deadline. 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Workshops and presented by Arlington Historical resources about high-risk drinking in Society and hosted by Nancy Perry. college settings, bystander Free. Visit intervention, student leadership and www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. being the life of the party, alcohol Bus Hack Night. 6-8:30 p.m. at free. The presentations promote Mobility Lab, 1501 Wilson Blvd, healthy choices, social responsibility, Suite 1100. The Washington, D.C. collaboration and leadership. region’s buses provide the bulk of Registration for the Northern Virginia coverage, without the buzz and College Tour regional conference is glamour that trains and trolleys get. due Friday, March 28. Forms are Transportation Techies will explore available at www.abc.virginia.gov/ whether data visualizations can make Education/collegeTour/ buses sexy. ART and WMATA have collegeTour.html. provided data sets just for this meetup. The National Transit SATURDAY/APRIL 5 Database also has some data that could be visualized. Visit http:// “Shred for Bread.” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at transportation.arlingtonva.us/events/ Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 transportation-techies-bus-hack- Little Falls Road. A professional night/. shredding company, will have a truck Fundraiser. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Top of onsite to shred documents for free. the Town, 1400 14th Street North. Five bag or box maximum. Enter the Support veterans/soldiers who suffer parking lot from the Williamsburg from Post Traumatic Stress disorder. Blvd. side. Donations for the Visit www.eventbee.com/ Arlington Food Assistance Center will event?eid=113511573. Email be collected. [email protected] or call 336-404-2667. Visit SUNDAY/APRIL 6 www.stopsoldiersuicide.org for more. PenPlace Open Space Workshop. Baby Sign Language. 4 p.m. or 5 7-9 p.m. at Aurora Hills Community p.m. at Arlington Mill Community and Senior Center, 735 18th Street S. Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St. Laura Help determine the best plan for the Daub of Sign and Learn will host free open space network within the interactive sign language classes for PenPlace project. Visit young children and their families. www.arlingtonva.us and search Activities include singing and PenPlace. signing, a story, puppetry and a Legislative Wrap Up. 7:30-9 p.m. at question and answer session for Fairlington Community Center, 3308 See Bulletin, Page 9 Letter From Page 6 We ask our colleagues to make women. As of Jan. 1, 2014, the health of women and families FAMIS MOMS stopped enrollment. a priority in the upcoming budget. Eliminating FAMIS MOMS means some low-income women Barbara Favola, will go without essential prenatal Senate Chair and maternity health care. Full Kaye Kory, House Chair funding for this important pro- Women’s Reproductive Health gram should be restored. Caucus

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Sean Wynn of Shred-it and Robert Scott of Fairfax County share thoughts at the Community Shred Event. Mobile on-site shredding trucks in action. Records-destruction event also Countering Identity Theft fulfills environmental goals.

By Michael McMorrow steps to take for self-protection. of hundreds of vehicles bringing papers for with formal departmental programs on solid The Connection Robert Hull, Northern Virginia Commu- destruction. At times throughout the morn- waste management and recycling. nity College community relations special- ing, traffic lines would weave across the Shred-it is a company with Canadian age-by-page quickly became ton- ist, explained the college’s role. To begin, campus and stretch for some distance in roots and a wide range of franchise opera- by-ton at the annual Community the Annandale campus is centrally located both directions on Little River Turnpike. tions. PShred Event last month on the and has ample space to handle the large Additionally, while papers are shredded, the Sean Wynn, district general manager re- Annandale Campus of Northern number of people interested in safely dis- many cardboard boxes holding them also sponsible for the Mid-Atlantic area, said Virginia Community College. Allstate Insur- posing of personal information in paper must be disposed of. The containers become local area events are encouraged by the ance Company and television channel NBC4 form. He added that the college always is county property and cardboard becomes a company and he supervises several through- again co-sponsored the event, supported by receptive to a proposal in which it can be resource producing income which is applied out the year. the college and Fairfax County government. of service to the community apart from its to county-wide environmental program He described the Allstate-NBC4 spon- The sponsors are especially sensitive to primary educational function. Hull added costs. sored-event as “a very well run and smooth the current problem of “identity theft.” The that support of recycling programs is an Robert Scott, a manager in the Depart- operation.” He pointed to his fleet of mo- insurance company has policies to redress important contribution to preserving the ment of Public Works and Environmental bile shredders that can process a cubic foot damage caused by such criminal activity, environment. Services, said that the county looks favor- of paper in seconds, and remarked that and the television news organization con- Fairfax County’s support is two-fold. Al- ably upon activities arranged by private “each one can hold over a ton of shredding stantly reports on the growth of such crimes. though a private activity, no fee is charged organizations, such as the Community and all of it will be used to make new prod- Both companies educate consumers on for police units controlling the movement Shred Event, because they are consistent ucts; that saves a lot of trees.” Pig-and-Oyster Roast To Benefit Doorways for Women and Families

ocklands Barbeque and $5 (5 for $20); prizes include gift Grilling Company in Ar- certificates to local restaurants and R shops, DC United gear and more. lington will kick off the patio season with a special evening Space is limited to the first 250 of food and drink to benefit Door- guests. ways for Women and Families on Rocklands is encouraging outra- Thursday, April 17, from 5:30 to geous tipping for the bartenders, 7:30 p.m. Guests will mingle on as all cash proceeds will go to sup- the patio munching on pork pulled port Doorways for Women and from a whole roast pig and fresh Families. oysters roasted over a wood fire. The event will be held rain or Rocklands will tap a keg just for shine. Rocklands Arlington is lo- the event and offer happy hour cated near Virginia Square Metro specials from the bar. station; the 38B bus stops in front Rocklands is donating all the of the restaurant, and there is off- food and beer, so 100 percent of street and on-street parking avail- the ticket price goes directly to able. support Doorways’ families and See www.rocklands.com. programs. Tickets to the event are $35, and may be purchased

Rocklands Barbeque Photo Contributed through the Doorways for Women and Grilling Com- and Families website (http:// pany is hosting its bit.ly/1dmJwGy) or at the door. sixth annual Ticket price covers a half-dozen fundraiser for Door- grilled oysters, pulled pork and ways for Women and beer (or non-alcoholic beverage). Families on April 17. Raffle tickets can be purchased for 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Fifteen Candidates for Congressional 8th District From Page 3 ❖ Patrick Hope has represented the 47th District party’s standard-bearer. But unlike the Three Republicans Twelve Democrats of the House of Delegates since 2010. He is a ❖ ❖ health-care attorney who serves as a member of the Democrats, Republicans will not be hold- Micah Edmond has been running a campaign Don Beyer served as lieutenant governor from for six months. He previously served as an officer 1990 to 1998. He was later chairman of the Ameri- Virginia Health Reform Initiative. ❖ ing a primary to determine a candidate. in the Marines, eventually becoming an advisor to can International Automobile Dealers Association Derek Hyra is an associate professor at Vir- They will meet for a convention in April. the chief of staff to the Marine Corps. After that, and the ambassador to Switzerland and ginia Tech, where he teaches in the university’s Party leaders say any registered voter can he worked on the Hill before becoming an execu- Liechtenstein. Department of Urban Affairs and Planning. He is ❖ currently a member of the Alexandria Planning sign up to be a delegate, but that must take tive with the Aerospace Industries Association. He Lavern Chatman served as president and chief is a first-time candidate. executive officer of the Urban League of Northern Commission. ❖ place in advance of the convention. Repub- ❖ Dennis Bartow is an Army combat veteran Virginia from 2004 to 2011. Satish Korpe is the director of the Democratic licans say the most recent redistricting could who served in Iraq, Kuwait and Kosovo. He is the ❖ Adam Ebbin has represented the 30th state Business Council of Northern Virginia. He is cur- founder of Bartow Imports, a Virginia-based im- Senate District of Virginia since 2012. Before that, rently a member of the Curriculum Advisory give them a slight edge. Committee of the Fairfax County Public Schools “Some of the more Democratic precincts porting company that distributes wine in 10 states he represented the 49th District of the House of and several countries. He is currently a staffer for Delegates, which included parts of Alexandria and and a member of the Health and Safety Codes were moved into the 11th District, which is U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) and lives in Alex- Arlington. Board of Virginia. ❖ held by Gerry Connolly, and some of the andria. He is also a first-time candidate. ❖ Bill Euille has served as mayor of Alexandria Mark Levine is a radio personality who is a former chief legislative counsel to U.S. Rep. Barney more Republican precincts from the 11th ❖ Paul Haring is a former state representative since 2003. Before that he served as a City Coun- from Texas who moved to Fairfax County 34 years cil member and School Board member. Frank (D-Mass.) for the Judiciary, Homeland Se- District are now back in the 8th,” said Brian ago. He is a retired career federal employee, a ❖ Charniele Herring has represented the 46th curity and Financial Services Committees. ❖ Pandya, chairman of the 8th Congressional former executive director of Americans United For District of the House of Delegates since 2009. She Alfonso Lopez has represented the 49th Dis- District Republican Committee. “So the dis- Life and co-founder of the Catholic Truth Society also served as the chairwoman of the Democratic trict of the House of Delegates since 2012. Before that, he served as Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine’s trict is slightly more Republican than it was of America.ºHe is currently a substitute teacher for Party of Virginia, although she will step down from Fairfax County Public Schools. that position to run for Congress. director of the Virginia Liaison Office in Washing- from 1990 to 2010, but it’s still a very Demo- ton, D.C. cratic-leaning district.” ❖ Nancy Najarian is a former partner at the de- This week, candidates reached their first sign/build firm SpaDC and a former director of may decide to announce their fundraising lyst with the University of Virginia Center development at the Millennium Project. fundraising deadline — March 31. When totals in advance of the official release from for Politics. “Oftentimes the candidates that She is currently a managing partner at NAJ En- those numbers are officially released in mid- Federal Election Commission. you don’t hear about until the actual release terprises. ❖ April, the campaigns will be gauged by how “Some of the candidates may decide if date are the ones that aren’t very happy with Bruce Shuttleworth served in the U.S. Navy much money they have been able to raise. from 1983 to 1995, stepping down as a lieutenant. they have good numbers that they’ll release their totals or think that their totals won’t In 2012, he waged an unsuccessful primary chal- Campaigns that feel they may have raised the numbers early,” said Kyle Kondik, ana- be perceived well.” lenge to U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8). significantly more than their competitors A Frothy Past Helping Ex-Offenders Adjust From Page 3 From Page 3 a bit” and she been working with OAR, bringing numer- from brewing school. He helped the leadership and a helped rehabili- ous ex-offenders to their home for lunches study group at tate herself with and dinners, mostly for fun. “People have company expand to five locations be- Cherrydale Baptist an interest in come out of their shells,” he said. “It’s sort fore moving to Founder’s Restaurant Church, not far flowers and of crazy but really wonderful.” in Old Town Alexandria and then Vin- from the Arlington plants. The Gradlers try to “do practical things” tage 50 in Leesburg. Now he’s created Courthouse. Despite the fact with Ulrich and other OAR clients. Mad Fox Brewing Company. He plans “Part of the her brother to talk about his 20 years in the busi- (church) exercise knocked out her WHEN THEY FIRST invited Ulrich to their ness, especially the changes he’s seen was linking up teeth and broke home she was treated to scones and in the region over that time. with OAR to show her jaw, she is not espresso with Rebecca and two daughters. “The resurgence of brewing in D.C. Geoffrey Gradler Mary Ulrich time and love,” bitter, according “She had never seen a family together and started with Capital City Brewing Gradler said. By participating with OAR cli- to Gradler. how we enjoyed one another,” he said. Since Company and a few brew pubs to now ents, Gradler said, “We fed them, listened Helping ex-offenders is not easy. The then, she has received eyeglasses, a motor- we have production companies,” said and helped them, if we knew how to.” Gradlers and Cherrydale Baptist Church ized scooter to help her travel around the Madden. “Now we have production OAR has a 40-year record and the task encouraged Ulrich to attend services regu- community, had her teeth fixed which companies like D.C. Brau and Three grows greater every day. Next Wednesday, larly. She does but on an intermittent basis. helped with her self-esteem and is attend- Stars.” April 9, OAR’s “Second Chance” fundraising She had wondered if the Gradlers and ing community college. The Gradlers ar- breakfast will be held from 7:45 - 9 a.m. at church members would welcome her be- ranged for an Arlington dentist to fix her THE HISTORY of beer in Washing- the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. The free cause of her homosexuality. teeth. “She wasn’t an average case,” Gradler ton goes back before the District of breakfast features OAR clients, volunteers “She told us she was a lesbian but I didn’t said, and the doctor provided all of the ser- Columbia was created. It begins with and community leaders. care,” Gradler said. “Mary made it easy [for vices free of charge. “We could have done Andrew Wales, who sold beer in us]. She’s a sweet lady, always nice. She nothing,” Gradler said. “She’s doing well what’s know known as Wales Alley in THIS STORY is about how Ulrich, suffer- feels like she owes her life to the Lord.” and doesn’t want to go back to prison. There Old Town. ing from liver disease, and still on the road From a life of drugs, jail, abuse and pain, is a gap between need and what we can Then a series English-style ales fol- to recovery, has been re-introduced into the finding friends and opportunities are more do.” lowed in Arlington and Alexandria. northern Virginia community. than difficult. OAR and the Gradler family have found By the 1850s, German beers domi- The Gradlers “helped her get on her feet For over 18 months the Gradlers have the way to help fill that gap. nated the scene brewed by Albert Carry, Christian Heurich and Robert Portner. Bulletin Board But then came Prohibition. From Page 7 training his department undergoes Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, the 32nd Annual Valor Awards.. Only Heurich survived. By the time and describe the response that Arlington Branch Location, First $55 for Chamber members, $65 for his brewery finally closed in 1956, adults. RSVP to laura@signand officers must be prepared for in Presbyterian Church of Arlington, non-members. Lunch is included. Washington was without a production learn.com. Visit www.signand case an active shooter strikes in 601 N. Vermont St. Class includes Register online at learn.com.for more. Arlington. $26 members; $28 teaching, guided meditation, and www.arlingtonchamber.org/events brewery for 55 years. Now, at the nonmembers. Reserve at 703-921- Q&A. Everyone is welcome. $10. or call 703-525-2400. dawn of the 21st century, beer is mak- 1124 or email reservations@ Visit www.meditation-dc.org for ing a comeback. It’s a story that has WEDNESDAY/APRIL 9 arlingtoncommitteeof100.org. more. Monthly Dinner Meeting. 7 p.m. Visit http:// THURSDAY/APRIL 17 its roots in the past, although it’s at Dining Room, Gerard Phelan arlingtoncommitteeof100.org. Ideas for the Garden. 11 a.m. at headed into the future as well. Both Hall, Marymount University, 2807 WEDNESDAY/APRIL 16 the Little Falls Presbyterian Church, angles will be explored in “A Heady North Glebe Road. Arlington Valor Awards. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at 6025 Little Falls Road. RSVP by Committee of 100 hosts Arlington TUESDAYS/APRIL 15-MAY 20 Fort Myer Officers’ Club, 214 April 10 to rockspringgardenclub@ History of Brewing” County Chief of Police M. Douglas Meditation and Introduction to Jackson Ave. The Arlington gmail.com. Visit Scott, who will outline the Buddhism. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Chamber of Commerce presents www.rockspringgardenclub.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 2-8, 2014 ❖ 9 Entertainment ‘Camp David’ at Arena World premiere explores 13-day peace process orchestrated by Jimmy Carter.

By Steve Hibbard active in the world. “I tried to honor what I The Connection felt was the “essence” of who [Rosalynn] was and didn’t try to do a dead-on imita- rena Stage is presenting the world tion of her,” she said. “Mrs. Carter has this Apremiere historical drama “Camp wonderful softness and gentility and intel- Photo by Tony Powell David,” the story of how President lect. I tried to honor that.” Jimmy Carter, Israeli Prime Minister She added, “There are people in our coun- Menachem Begin and Egyptian President try who get up every day and try to make a Anwar Sadat came together to forge a peace difference in the world. Rosalynn Carter is treaty between Egypt and Israel. one of those people.” The 90-minute show is about leadership The goal of the play, directed by Molly and sacrifice and what it takes to make Smith, was to retrieve a moment of history peace. Nestled for 13 days in the Catoctin that has been forgotten, according to play- (Clockwise from bottom left) Hallie Foote as Rosalynn Carter, Ron Rifkin Mountains in September 1978, Carter and wright and Pulitzer Prize-winning journal- as Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, Khaled Nabawy as Egyptian his wife Rosalynn hosted Begin and Sadat ist Lawrence Wright. “It was one of the great President Anwar Sadat and Richard Thomas as Jimmy Carter. at Camp David, in an attempt to create tran- diplomatic triumphs of the 20th century, quility in the Middle East. “Camp David” one that is the centerpiece of our foreign to take all of that research and weave it into He said “I wanted to bring that out and stars Richard Thomas (“The Waltons” in the policy in the region,” said Wright. “Also, I a drama that was as close to the actual also to dramatize the belief that I’ve often 1970s) as Jimmy Carter, Tony nominee thought there was so much drama inherent events as possible but also imaginatively had that when leaders put aside their own Hallie Foote as Rosalynn Carter, Tony win- in those 13 days that it naturally made for rendered.” political interests and do what’s right rather ner Ron Rifkin as Begin and Khaled Nabawy arresting theater.” The show producer and “architect” Gerald than always looking at the political calcu- as Sadat. Wright added that the lesson he learned Rafshoon has been a lifelong associate, lation, that great things can happen.” “Playing any living person carries with it from studying the historic summit is that employee, and confidante of President Thomas hopes the audience will take a degree of responsibility to bring whatever there is no perfect time and there are no Jimmy Carter, and when he was communi- away the message that “peace is never easy, essence one can gather from many types of perfect people to make peace. “It is always cations director at the White House, he was but always possible.” research available on that person,” said available if leaders are willing to make the a participant and witness to what went on President and Rosalynn Carter will be at Thomas about playing Jimmy Carter. “Then painful sacrifices to achieve it,” he said. at Camp David. the red-carpet premiere on Thursday, April determining what ‘gesture’ one will make Wright, who based the play in part on the “I have never felt that [Jimmy Carter] has 3 at Arena Stage, which includes a VIP cock- in the physical/vocal qualities of that per- private diaries of the Carters, insisted on gotten sufficient credit for the only peace tail reception and three-course seated din- son. Then bringing yourself fully to the per- treating the story as he would if he were treaty that has endured in the Middle East,” ner with private remarks from Carter. formance — which is all you can really do writing a story for the New Yorker or a book. said Rafshoon. “I thought that the events “Camp David” runs through May 4 at anyway.” He added, “One’s first duty, after “I interviewed the Carters in Plains; I trav- at Camp David and the subsequent events Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St., S.W., Washing- all, is to the playwright.” eled to Egypt and Israel to talk to the sur- in the shuttle diplomacy that went on in ton, D.C. 20024. Tickets range from $55 to Hallie Foote, who plays Rosalynn Carter, viving members of those delegations; and I the Middle East that following spring were $90. Call the Sales Office at 202-488-3300 said the challenge came from playing some- read all the memoirs of the principle char- not only a monumental achievement but (voice) or 202-484-0247 (TTY). Visit one who is an historic figure and very much acters,” said Wright. “Then the challenge was absolutely the stuff of drama.” www.arenastage.org. Calendar

Email announcements to arlington@ Poor Dad, Mamma’s Hung You in the www.crystalcity.org. Register Now. Winter and Spring at Shirlington Library, 4200 connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Closet and I’m Feelin’ So Sad,” the Art Exhibit. See “Bodies of Work: Art break classes are open for Campbell Ave. Elan Zafir makes up noon Thursday. Photos are welcome. tale of Madame Rosepettle, who in Series” in the main gallery at registration at half the cast of Signature’s travels to a luxury resort in the Gallery Underground in the Crystal www.arlingtonartscenter.org. There production of Signature’s “Tender Caribbean, bringing along her City Shops, 2100 Crystal Drive. The will be weekend workshops for Napalm.” Elan will discuss his career ONGOING stuttering son, a man-eating tropical exhibit will showcase works by the children, and more. and work on the show. Free, no Theater Performance. See “The plant, a piranha, and her deceased gallery’s 43 members. The show runs reservations needed. Call 703-228- husband, preserved and in his casket, through April 30. Free. Visit 6545. Legend of Blarnia” and “The Vegas THURSDAY/APRIL 3 Way” at Gunston Theatre One, 2700 at American Century Theatre. www.galleryunderground.org or call Running through Saturday, April 12, 571-483-0652. Benefit Luncheon and Silent South Lang St. ArtStream presents FRIDAY/APRIL 4 the two productions. Shows run Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. High School Art Exhibit. Through Auction. 11 a.m. at Washington through April 5, Thursday and Friday with Saturday and Sunday matinees Sunday, May 4 at the Artisphere, Golf and Country Club, 3017 N. Opening Reception. 5-8 p.m., meet at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. at 2:30 p.m. The Gunston Arts 1101 Wilson Blvd. Features art from Glebe Road. Hosted by The the artists of “Bodies of Work: Art in Tickets are $12.50 presale; $15/ Center, Theater II, 2700 South Lang 55 high school students from 12 local Commonwealth Circle, Inc. and Series” in the main gallery at Gallery door; $5/ArtStream actors. Visit St., Arlington.Visit high schools submitted to the features Peter Earnest, founder and Underground in the Crystal City www.art-stream.org for more. americancentury.org or call 703-998- Congressional Art Competition. executive director of the Shops, 2100 Crystal Drive. The Theater Performance. Synetic 4555. Historic Home Tours at the Ball- International Spy Museum. Proceeds exhibit will showcase works by the Theater reimagines their original Art Exhibit. See “CSA: Forty Years of Sellers House, 5620 S. 3rd St. The will benefit Arlington and Falls gallery’s 43 members.Free. Visit “silent Shakespeare” production Community-Sourced Art” curated by oldest surviving house in Arlington Church high school seniors pursuing www.galleryunderground.org or call “Hamlet … the rest is silence” Laura Roulet at Arlington Arts County opens for the season with their education in community and 571-483-0652. through April 6. Performances are Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. The free tours and refreshments. The public service. 703-536-9873. Wine and Chocolate Tasting. 6:30 Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 exhibit celebrates 40 years of AAC’s house is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Art Exhibit Opening Reception. p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at role as incubator of talent, and April through October. Visit 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Artisphere, North Westmoreland St. One More Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St. features work by artists whose www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. 1101 Wilson Blvd. Features art from Page hosts a wine and chocolate Tickets start at $35; student tickets careers were launched at AAC. Free. 55 high school students from 12 local tasting with local chocolatier Runs through April 13. Visit high schools submitted to the Kingsbury Chocolates & Confections start at $15. Visit CLASSES & WORKSHOPS www.synetictheater.org for tickets. www.arlingtonartscenter.org or call Congressional Art Competition. On of Alexandria. Visit Art Exhibit. See “Easter Island Today: 703-248-6800 for hours. Theatre Classes. Encore Stage & display through Sunday, May 4. www.onemorepagebooks.com or call Images by Arlington Photographer Mural Painting. No Kings Collective Studio is holding classes and mini Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at One More 703-300-9746. Greg Embree” at Cherrydale Branch and other artists will create a camps for children in grades K-8 at Page Books, 2200 North Wine & Words. 7-10 p.m.; 6 p.m. VIP Library, 2190 Military Road. Runs temporary large-scale graffiti-style on Saturdays at Thomas Jefferson Westmoreland St. Local author reception. Arlington-based The through April 7. Hours are Monday mural in the 1900 block of Crystal Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Lindsay Smith discusses and signs Reading Connection will celebrate 25 and Thursdays 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Drive during April to celebrate the Glebe Road and Tuesdays and “Sekret,” her debut young adult years with this Wind & Words Tuesday and Wednesdays 1-9 p.m., Crystal City FRESHFARM Market. To Wednesdays after-school at Theatre historical/paranormal thriller. Visit fundraiser at Jones Day Rooftop and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 learn when the group is actively on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run www.onemorepagebooks.com or call Terrace, 300 New Jersey Avenue NW, a.m.5 p.m. Free. painting, follow @NoKingsDC and Drive. Visit www.encorestageva.org 703-300-9746. Washington, D.C. This year’s Theater Performance. See “Oh Dad, @ccbid on Twitter. Visit for a list of classes. “Tender Napalm” Off Book. 7 p.m. fundraising goal is $100,000. Tickets 10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com are $50-$150. Visit Call Encore Learning at 703-228-2144. www.thereadingconnection.org/contribute/of- Memoir Discussion. 7:30 p.m. at Jeb Stuart wine-and-words for details. High School library, 3301 Peace Valley Lane, “Hunger is No Joke.” 8 p.m. at Cafe Asia, 1550 Falls Church. Ken Budd will discuss his memoir Wilson Blvd. White Ford Bronco, DC’s favorite “The Voluntourist: A Six-Country Tale of Love, 90s cover band, is headlining the Arlington Food Loss, Fatherhood, Fate, and Singing Bon Jovi in Assistance Center Young Professionals’4th Bethlehem.” One More Page will be on site Annual “Hunger Is No Joke” benefit. Advance offering books for sale and signature. Visit tickets are available at www.onemorepagebooks.com or call 703-300- www.brownpapertickets.com/event/596201 for 9746. $30 each or $55 for a pair. On-site ticket prices are $35 for one or $60 for a pair. Cuban Music. 8 p.m. in the ballroom at TUESDAY/APRIL 8 Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Cuban music Benefit Breakfast. 8:30 a.m. at Washington Golf group Tiempo Libre will perform, celebrating & Country Club, 3017 N. Glebe Road. Encore Cuba’s musical heritage. Tickets are $22 in Stage & Studio’s presents their 2014 Sunny Side advance, $25 day of, $35 lounge level. Visit Up Benefit Breakfast, breakfast and networking. www.artisphere.com for more. RSVP. Visit www.encorestageva.org/special- events/annual-breakfast/for more. Culinary Tasting Event. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at CSC, FRIDAY-SATURDAY/APRIL 4-5 3170 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church. Taste Comedy Show. 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. at Arlington savory treats and decadent desserts created by Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. local chefs. Each chef has been partnered with a Comedian Tim Meadows, formerly of Saturday Best Buddies participant. There will be a silent Night Life, performs two shows each night. $26. and live auction. Tickets can be purchased at Visit http://ArlingtonDrafthouse.com. www.bestbuddiesvirginia.org/lis.

SATURDAY/APRIL 5 WEDNESDAY/APRIL 9 Public Art Spotlight and Artists’ Talk. 1-4 Book Club Launch. 5 p.m. at One More Page p.m. at the Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St. The Blvd. Highlighting 40 years of community monthly Young Adult Book Club begins with a sourced art, the event will offer a gallery tour. discussion of “Divergent” by Veronica Roth. Visit Refreshments included. Visit www.arlington www.onemorepagebooks.com or call 703-300- artscenter.org or call 703-248-6800. 9746. Historic Home Tours. 1-4 p.m. at the Ball- Book Launch. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, Sellers House, 5620 S. 3rd St. The oldest 2200 North Westmoreland St. Jon Sealy surviving house in Arlington County opens for launches and signs his debut novel “The the season with free tours and refreshments. The Whiskey Baron.” Visit www.onemorepage house is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays through books.com or call 703-300-9746. October. Visit arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive Jane Franklin Dance presents, “The Big Meow,” a performance THURSDAY/APRIL 10 for children adapted from the book by Elizabeth Arlington Reads: Ann Beattie. 7 p.m. at SpiresTickets ($10 -$15) may be ordered in Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. advance at www.janefranklin.com or purchased Author Ann Beattie and Library Director Diane at the door. Partnering with Homeward Trails Kresh discuss her work “The New Yorker animal rescue, guests will be able to meet cats Stories.” Visit http://library.arlingtonva.us or available for adoption or donate cash, wet food call 703-228-6321. or kitty litter.Call 703-933-1111. Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Kenmore Middle Ballet Performance. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Ernst School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road. The Kings Theater, NOVA — Annandale Campus, 8333 Park Concert Band will join the Arlington Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Classical Concert Band. Visit Ballet Theatre Presents “The Sleeping Beauty.” www.arlingtonconcertband.com or $25/adults, $22/seniors, students, and children. www.kingsparkband.org. Discounts for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and New Orleans Jazz Concert. 8-10 p.m. at Public military families. Visit www.cbtnva.org/ House No. 7, 6315 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. sleepingbeauty to reserve seats and purchase Jefferson Street Strutters perform. No cover. tickets. Call 703-471-0750 or visit Visit www.publichouseno7.com. www.cbtnva.org. Dance Performance. 7 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin FRIDAY/APRIL 11 Dance presents “Sway,” a suite to Dean Martin Reggae Concert. 8 p.m. at the Artisphere, 1101 classics, a barbershop “Some Enchanted Wilson Blvd. Haitian reggae fusion singer BélO Evening” and a brass “Downtown.” Tickets are performs as part of the Francophonie Festival. $16-$20. Visit www.janefranklin.com or call $20. Visit www.artisphere.com or call 703-875- 703-933-1111. 1100. Dance Performance. 7 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance presents “Sway,” a suite to Dean Martin FRIDAY-SATURDAY/APRIL 11-12 classics, a barbershop “Some Enchanted Book Sale. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Evening” and a brass “Downtown.” Tickets are Saturday at the Falls Church Community Center, $16-$20. Visit www.janefranklin.com or call 223 Little Falls St. More than 40,000 books for 703-933-1111. sale, most $3 or less, to benefit the Falls Church American Association of University Women Scholarships. Visit http://fallschurcharea- SATURDAY/APRIL 5-SATURDAY/APRIL 19 va.aauw.net. Easter Bunny. At The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S Hayes St. Photos with the Easter Bunny in the Ground Level Nordstrom Court. SATURDAY/APRIL 12 Visit www.simon.com/mall/the-fashion-centre- Author Reading. 10:30 a.m. at One More Page at-pentagon-city for information, hours and Books, 2200 North Westmoreland St. Dana King photo packages or call 703-415-2401. shares from his new Mafia crime thriller, “Grind Joint.” Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com or call 703-300-9746. MONDAY/APRIL 7 Dance Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Gunston “Tender Napalm” Brown Bag. 1 p.m. in the Theatre One, 2700 S. Lang St. Los Quetzales Mead Lobby at Signature Theatre, 4200 Mexican Dance Ensemble performs, Campbell Ave. Laura C. Harris, will discuss her accompanied by Mariachi Los Amigos. $15 at first appearance at Signature in “Tender the door, $12 in advance, $10 for seniors and Napalm.” Free, no reservation needed. Visit children, $5 school group rate. www.signature-theatre.org. Documentary Film. 3-4:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 Quincy St. Encore SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 12-13 Learning presents “Never Stand Still: Dancing at Bonsai Show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Merrifield Garden Jacob’s Pillow.” The film tells the story of how Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Northern the famous dance company evolved into a place Virginia Bonsai Society’s spring show. Bonsai where dance from ballet to jazz to contemporary from beginning to expert will be exhibited and is created and performed by legendary dancers there will be demonstrations. Visit and choreographers. Free, open to the public. www.nvbs.us. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 2-8, 2014 ❖ 11 News Marymount Students Create Redskins Apparel for Women Fans

hen women fans of the Washington Redskins want W to show their support for the team, they have had few fashion-forward options in team ap- parel. Offerings are mostly limited to basic T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and some accessories. Dr. May Chae, Marymount University as- sistant professor of fashion design, saw an opportunity for her students to address the needs of this niche market and assigned her two Product Development classes the task. At the end of course, the students in each class would present their lines, as well as production and marketing plans, to a panel

of judges, which included Carlyle Abbott, Photos Contributed marketing manager for the Washington Redskins, and her associate Morgan Hamlin. Each class was divided into teams with a mix of fashion design and fashion merchan- dising majors. Half the teams designed for the 18-to-34 market, and the other half for those 35 and over. The teams researched trends, developed Maya Shaw models the design of their individual brands, and combined the Jessica Forbes, Row 10 team, creative side of fashion with business savvy. giving Carlyle Abbott and Morgan The N.F. Elle team includes (from left) Teddy Myers and Katie Currier, The students considered fair labor practices Hamlin from the Redskins market- fashion merchandising majors, and designer Sarah Wheeler. Lisa Sand- when sourcing production and researched ing team a closer look. ers (right) models the sample outfit. the needs of each target demographic. High on the list were fashionable comfort, femi- were as creative as the designs, including sporty, warm, comfortable, washable, and Lawrence and Ashaunte Smith. Also design- ninity and sporty styling. The younger set N.F. Elle, Row 10, and Second Skins. affordable. Keeping fair labor and quality ing for the 35-plus market, they went for preferred tighter, flirty silhouettes and lower In the morning class, the N.F. Elle team concerns in mind, the team sourced textiles quality fabrics and a timeless look. Capri cost, while those 35-plus looked for quality won, with designer Sarah Wheeler and fash- and production in California. pants, a belted tunic with cut-outs on the materials and classic designs to flatter dif- ion merchandisers Katie Currier and Teddy For the afternoon class, the winner was shoulders, and a cowl scarf in a Redskins ferent body shapes. Myers. the Row 10 team, with designer Jessica fleece can take the wearer from work to The company names for the student lines The Hogwarts-inspired garments were Forbes and fashion merchandisers Niya game. School Notes

From Page 5 Garrett Cavanaugh, a senior at industrial design program in RIT’s Col- and legal psychology addresses the ap- ington-Lee; Kevin Engel, Yorktown; Randolph-Macon Academy in Front lege of Imaging Arts and Sciences. plication of psychological knowledge to Stephen Tan, Wakefield; Gail a sophomore. Royal, has been selected as one of six the legal system. Muggill and Natalie Skoloda, cadets in the Air Force Junior Reserve The following students graduated Washington-Lee; Brendan Joe Ogren, 17, won 2nd place in Officer Training Corps to be named “Ca- from the Georgia Institute of Technol- Arlington County Public Hemstreet, Yorktown; Michelle senior men’s classical and 2nd place in det of the Quarter” for the second ogy: Clara Dubow received a bachelor Schools were recognized at the 20th Howard, Washington-Lee; Alex senior men’s contemporary during the quarter of the 2013-14 school year. of science degree in civil engineering annual Magna Awards program spon- Noring, Yorktown; Renee Beck, Youth America Grand Prix Joe will be Garrett, the son of Patrick Cavanaugh and Eric Timm received a bachelor of sored by the National School Boards Washington-Lee; Nargilimaa going to the finals in New York in April and Alison LeMaster of Arlington, was science degree in industrial engineering. Association’s American School Board Khangarid, Washington-Lee; Spen- 2014. He is a dancer with BalletNova selected as the honoree from the Third Journal. Arlington County Public cer Philps, Washington-Lee; Clara Center for Dance. Squadron. Caitlin Rice received a Bachelor of Schools were an honorable mention re- Nachmanoff, H-B Woodlawn; Arts in political science from Southern cipient for their program, “Second Natalie Poole, Yorktown; Marisa Rebecca Jones, a junior at Marist The following students were named Methodist University. Chance.” Shotwell, Washington-Lee; Mark College, has been named a member of to the dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytech- Feinberg, Washington-Lee; the women’s volleyball team for the nic Institute: David Cooper, who Eryn Hurley was named to Denison Young scientists from the area had a Alexandra Webster, Washington- 2013 -2014 season. Jones is an outside studies computer science; Annaliese University’s 2013 fall semester dean’s chance to showcase their projects dur- Lee; and Margaret Doyle, Yorktown. hitter on the team. Drechsler, who studies chemical engi- list. ing the Northern Virginia Regional The following students will compete neering; and Thomas Newman, who Science and Engineer Fair. This year’s in The Broadcom Masters: Katarina Sarah Jacobson, a student at studies mechanical engineering. Miami University students Kyra winners, which include students from Hone, Williamsburg; Skylar Yorktown High School has been selected Klontz and Zoe Tron, who ranked in Arlington middle and high schools, were Brodowski, Gunston Chris Hahn, to represent Virginia as a National Youth Catherine Cornelius was named the top 20 percent of undergraduate stu- announced on March 2. Best in Fair Williamsburg; Kate Meredith, Delegate to the 2014 Washington Youth to the honors list at Mary Baldwin Col- dents within each division for first Grand Prize: Margaret Doyle, Williamsburg; Ian Page, Kenmore; Summit on the Environment at George lege. semester 2013-2014, have been named Yorktown High School — The Ipomoea Sarkis Ter Martirosyan, Swanson; Mason University. to the dean’s list. batatas Leaf: Isolation and Identification Madeleine Beauvais, Gunston; Anabel Montano was named to the of its Mosquito Larvicidal Agent; Kathleen Love, Williamsburg; Dylan Katie Johnson, Tara Smith, dean’s list at Mary Baldwin College. John Bruemmer, of Arlington, was Marisa Shotwell, Washington-Lee Klapper, Jefferson; John Mason, Amelia Snelling, Erika Vikander named to the honor list of Oxford Col- High School — The Effect of Different Jefferson; Elizabeth Moar, Kenmore; and Kaitlin Wolla have been named to Dawit Tsigie, a student at Cornell lege, the two-year liberal arts division of Growth Mediums on the Strength of Katharine Schlachter, Gunston; the University of Delaware’s dean’s list College, has been named to the dean’s Emory University located in Oxford, Ga., Penicillin Said Growth Mediums Pro- Reece Preisser, Williamsburg; for the 2013 fall semester. list, earning high honors. for the 2013 fall semester. duced; Alternate Awardee: Michelle Alexander Lewis, Gunston; Melina Howard, Washington-Lee — Benford’s Seng, Williamsburg; Radu Bayard B. Roberts has been The following local residents made Andrew Jones, of Arlington, was Law. Best in Fair: Liam David, Teodorescu, Williamsburg; Liam named to the dean’s list at St. Lawrence the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of named to the dean’s list of Emory Col- Swanson Middle School — The Effect of David, Swanson; Kelton Williams, University. Roberts, a member of the Technology: Amy Martin is a first-year lege, the undergraduate, liberal arts a Magnetic Field on Subatomic Muons. Jefferson; and Max Judish and Jus- class of 2016, is majoring in mathemat- student in the career prep foundation college of Emory University in Atlanta V tin Lasker, Williamsburg. ics. Roberts graduated from St. Mark’s program in RIT’s National Technical In- for the 2013 fall semester. The following finalists placed first at School. stitute for the Deaf; Ramsey Opp is a the regional level and were recom- Jasmine Passa, a Denison Univer- fourth-year student in the computer sci- Marymount University offers a mended the judges to attend the State sity student, is studying off campus for Gloria Lemus Perez was named to ence program in RIT’s B. Thomas graduate forensic psychology program. Science Fair: Julianne Meany, H-B the spring 2014 semester. Passa, a mem- Davis & Elkins College’s dean’s list. Golisano College of Computing and In- While most forensic psychology pro- Woodlawn; Natalie Slater, H-B ber of the class of 2015, is studying with Lemus Perez is the daughter of Antonio formation Sciences; and Emma grams focus on preparing clinicians, Woodlawn; Sophie Moran, the School for International Training Lemus and Rosa Perez of Arlington. Spence is a second-year student in the Marymount’s 39-credit M.A. in forensic Yorktown; Casey Spellman, Wash- Program in Serbia, Bosnia and Kosovo. 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 2-8, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports

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Anthony mails, YouTube videos, Webinars and miscellane- Joseph, President NOTE: Ob- www.nurturingroots.org Email:[email protected] [email protected] ous other advisories regularly landing in my in jections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to box. To say Rebecca has saved my life might be ABC no later than 30 days an overstatement, given that I am being treated by from the publishing date of the 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements an oncologist; however, she has given me an alter- first of two required legal nate perspective on what I can do to help my notices. Objections should be body survive my treatment and live like I have a registered at present and a future, a gift if ever there was one. www.abc.virginia.gov or 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 800-552-3200. To say that I was a bad eater (think problem child) would be unfair to any child ever character- Obituary ized as a “bad eater.” My joke was: I eat about 10 Gerry Edwards Shelton Tyner died at her home in things – all the time: meat and potatoes, bread Vienna, VA on March 25, 2014 after several months of declin- and butter, bagels and cream cheese, pizza and Employers: ing health due to cancer. She was born in Gretna, VA on Janu- ary 27, 1928, the fifth of six children born to Mollie and John more pizza; cake, cookies, candy and ice cream; Are your Cabel Edwards. She was the first in her family to attend col- bologna and hot dogs; sugary drinks for breakfast, lege, finishing her degree at Ferrum College in 1947. Upon lunch and dinner; salty snacks. I could go on, but recruiting ads graduation, she worked briefly for the Department of Social I’m sure you get the picture, as Rebecca certainly not working in Services and a local bank in Danville, VA but said her greatest did; and presumably you’ve noticed no mention job was as a full time wife and mother. After the death of her of salad, fruits or vegetables included in my list. I other papers? first husband, Cy Shelton, in 1981, she re-entered the work- force, working in the administrative offices of the Sheraton Ho- wouldn’t say – or even admit to, intentionally Try a better way tel in Arlington, at a local clothing store, and at Fairfax County ignoring the produce section in the supermarket Public Schools, where she worked until her marriage in 1996 to but one would be hard-pressed to notice me to fill your Claude Tyner. walking toward that outside-aisle-type area of the employment store unless it was on the way to the Entenmann’s She will be remembered for her passion for creating and ap- openings preciating all things beautiful, a strong work ethic, and a belief display. Typically, I shopped in the middle aisles that any job worth doing was worth doing right. She enjoyed 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements where generally speaking, all the canned, pre- North Potomac packaged, processed, non-organic, less expensive Rockville her work on various committees at First Baptist Church in Alex- 5 andria where she was a member since 1960 and on the Board and shall we say, less healthier alternatives were/ Potomac of Lady Managers for Inova Alexandria Hospital where she Chevy are readily available. Great Bethesda Falls Chase Herndon was a Member Emeritus. Though I had healthy parents who both lived Dulles Reston Airport 1 McLean Vienna well into their 80s, neither of whom ever exhib- Oakton 6 Arlington She was predeceased by her parents, 4 brothers and one sis- Chantilly 4 Washington, ter. She is survived by her only child, Terri Shelton of Greens- ited any history of cancer, I was diagnosed with Centreville D.C. Fairfax boro, NC, her husband Arthur Anastopoulos, and one grand- terminal lung cancer at age 54 and a half, a long- North Clifton Historic Burke son, Tyler Anastopoulos; as well as her husband of 17 years, time non-smoker to boot. I was given a “13- Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 Station 2 Claude Tyner and his daughters, Claudia Offutt, Arlington, VA month to two-year” prognosis at the time. Laurel and Susie McSweeney, and her husband, Tim of Parthenon, Hill Processing that kind of information doesn’t hap- Arkansas; his 6 grandchildren: Gwen Offutt; James Offutt and wife Hillary; Diana Stropko and her husband Landon; Jeffrey pen overnight, I can tell you that. But eventually, •Target your best job you begin to sift through your options, traditional candidates Offutt and his wife Valerie; Jennifer Davis; and Sean McSwee- ney; as well as two great grandchildren, AJ and Courtney Off- and otherwise, and proceed on a course of treat- where they live. utt. ment/action that either stands you pat or changes •Reach readers in addition you. I decided change was necessary and sought to those who are currently Thank you to the staff of Capital Caring and a special thank out Rebecca’s help. looking for a job. you to Yaa Duah who made it possible for us to respect her wishes to remain at home during this illness. The goal was to make my body’s blood chem- •Proven readership. istry (ph balance) as high and as inhospitable to •Proven results. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be cancer cells as possible by eliminating certain made to First Baptist Church of Alexandria, VA. foods (basically everything I eat), and try to 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements increase the oxygen in my blood stream and mini- Family will receive visitors at Everly Wheatley Funeral Home, mize the acid. The goal: to strengthen my 703-917-6464 1500 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA on Thursday, immune system for the fight ahead. This meant – [email protected] March 27th from 6-8pm. A service commemorating her life will be at First Baptist Church, 2932 King Street, Alexandria, among other avenues – drinking alkaline water Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! VA on Friday, March 28th at 1pm. Burial will be held at High- (using a machine that converts tap water to alka- land Burial Park, Danville, VA on Saturday, March 29 at 2pm. line water, highly oxygenated), and following an alkaline diet: 75 percent alkaline and 25 percent acid. In addition to eating different foods than I HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO ever used to (I give myself a “C;” friends who know my eating habits say I deserve an “A”), I take about 40 pills a day: Turmeric and Curcumin, Royal Jelly, Sea Kelp, Ubiquinol, Pancreatic Newspapers & Online Enzymes, Chinese Chlorella and Spirulina, Red Krill Oil, Juice-Plus multivitamins: Orchard, CLASSIFIED Vineyard and Garden blends; Resveratrol, probi- DEADLINES otics, vitamin C, vitamin D; in addition, I mix/drink baking soda with 8 oz. alkaline water Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon once a day; I mix/drink one tablespoon of Braggs Zones 2, 3, 4...... 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Sara Melendez enjoys a moment in boot camp class, which takes place at the Walter Reed Senior Center, in Arlington.

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plants can be pre-ordered and picked TUESDAY/APRIL 8 SUNDAY/APRIL 13 125th Birthday Celebration for WEDNESDAY/APRIL 2 up on April 26, 1-5 p.m., at Long Charlie Chaplin. 7:30 p.m. The Luncheon and Tour. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Book Look: Child of the Civil Combat Financial Fraud. 9:30 a.m. Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, at Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 Rights Movement. 2 p.m. Artspace at Ernst Cultural Center, NOVA Springs Road, Arlington. Visit McLean. The Alden in McLean will Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, Va. Herndon, 750 Center Street, Community College, Annandale www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ celebrate Charlie Chaplin’s 125th Explore retirement living at Herndon. Poignant, moving, and Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, parksrecreation/documents/ birthday with an evening of silent Westminster at Lake Ridge, a hopeful, Child of the Civil Rights Annandale. The Lifetime Learning file91228.pdf for more. films with live musical continuing care retirement Institute of Northern Virginia Movement is an intimate look at the accompaniment. For more community near Occoquan Village. Speaker’s Forum presents Nora Dowd SATURDAY/APRIL 5 birth of the Civil Rights Movement. information or to purchase tickets Complimentary lunch and tour. RSVP Eisenhower who will discuss the Navigating the Complexities of Each Book Look event features a online, visit: www.aldentheatre.org to Michelle 703-496-3440, or visit reading and craft project related to complicated financial decisions about Lyme Disease. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or call 703-790-0123. wlrva.org for more. the book. Books will be available for retirement, home equity, long-term Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Retirement Planning. 7 p.m., located purchase and signing by the author. care, and financial care taking Park St, Vienna. Topics include: in the large meeting room at the The readings are free and open to the responsibilities for seniors. Free. diagnosis & treatment, emotional and THURSDAY/APRIL 17 Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke public, but seating is limited so Garage parking is $2 per hour. Call spiritual effects, and navigating the Vietnam Veterans of America Street, Alexandria. Bryan Riley, a reservations are recommended. Visit 703-503-0600. medical maze. Cost $15 Chapter Meeting. Neighbor’s financial advisor for Ameriprise, www.artspaceherndon.org for more preregistration/$20 at door. To Restaurant, 262D Cedar Lane, Cedar presents, “Plan for Retirement: information and to register. FRIDAY/APRIL 4 register, visit http://bit.ly/ Lane Shopping Center, Vienna. Challenge Your Concerns and Take Online Order Deadline. Native lymecomplexities. See Calendar, Page 5 Control.” Call, 703-746-1751. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 16

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Yoga teachers, research point Seniors Rush to Yoga to health benefits for seniors.

By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

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hortly after 10 a.m. on any given Tuesday or Thursday morning, 84- Syear-old Lola Wulchin can be found slowly stretching into a downward facing dog pose or lunging into a warrior one posture. The Vienna resident has been a yoga devotee at East Meets West Yoga Center in Vienna for slightly more than two years. In fact, she credits twice-weekly, gentle yoga practice with boosting her health and improving her quality of life. est Yoga Center “I had been bothered by a lot of neck pain from arthritis,” said Wulchin. “I had seen a pain management doctor who gave me shots, I had physical therapy, but I still had neck pain and very little range of motion.” A turning point came after she was struck by a passing comment from one of her doc- tors. “My neurologist mentioned that his Linda Liberatucci, 67, Colette Ashley, 70+, Ann Mandelbaum, 68, Lola Wulchin, 84 and Frankie Gibson, 74, do wife had been doing yoga for back pain and a downward facing dog pose during gentle yoga class at East Meets West Yoga Center in Vienna. it had helped. So I decided to try it.” have some stiffness, but I have a better Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the They designed a yoga program for that age Wulchin embarked on a twice-weekly range of motion.” American Academy of Physical Medicine group with the goals of improving lower- ritual that she describes as life changing. She isn’t the only senior to reap the ben- and Rehabilitation conducted an eight-week body strength and flexibility. Participants “My gentle yoga classes have been a God- efits of yoga. Researchers at the American study of 23 adults aged 62 to 83 years old. See Yoga, Page 6 send,” she said. “I have less pain now. I still More Seniors Plan To Age in Place

By Marilyn Campbell University, recommends First Street for The Connection Many local techniques and programs can Boomers and Beyond (www.firststreetonline.com) which offers he AARP reports that nearly 80 per- help seniors stay in their homes longer. products for seniors and their caregivers. Tcent of adults age 65 and older “Products like a nice walk in bathtub for want to remain in their current tion on Aging, the population 65 years or While people are living longer and seniors or an alarm that reminds you when homes as long as possible. That population older numbered 39.6 million in 2009. By healthier lives, there are still barriers to to take your medicine are things you can is growing. According to the Department 2030, that number will grow to about 72.1 aging in place, including medication man- do to change your home and make it safe.” of Health and Human Services’ Administra- million. agement, self-care, socialization and trans- portation. But there are innovative strate- A LACK OF SOCIAL interaction and men- gies and initiatives to help combat these tal stimulation can contribute to depression roadblocks. and mental deterioration, Carle said. Or- “We’re showing people how to modify their home so that it is accessible,” said said See How To Age, Page 4 Robert C. Eiffert, the Long Term Care Pro- gram manager for the Fairfax County Health Department. Fairfax and other local coun- ties are conducting workshops on how to make a home safe for a senior who wants The to live alone. “We’re talking about things Arlington like adding a ramp to your front door, Connection changing your door knobs and cabinet handles for people who have arthritis in their hands.” “There are wonderful emerging technolo- Senior Living gies that allow adult children to monitor is produced by their parents who live alone,” he said. “It is Connection Newspapers not intrusive. There are not cameras in- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com volved, but there are motion sensors. For Local Media Connection LLC example, if there is no movement in the Photo courtesy of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute morning, an adult child might think, For more information, Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at George ‘Hmmm, I need to check.’” call 703-778-9431 or email Mason University take an educational field trip. Opportunities for social- Andrew J. Carle, director of the Senior [email protected] izing and learning are important as one ages. Housing Administration at George Mason www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ Senior Living April 2014 ❖ 3 Senior Living Senior Calendar Now Open in McLean From Page 2 Edward D. Connor, WW II Army Air Corps veteran, will discuss the Battle of the Bismarck Sea of March 2-4, 1943. Admission is free. For information, call Len Ignatowski at 703-255-0353 or visit Aging in Place Gracefully www.vva227.org. Ideas for the Garden. 11 a.m. at the Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 From Page 3 munity members to deter- Little Falls Road. Landscape designer and horticulturalist Florence Everts mine their needs,” he said. will speak on design principles during ganizations like the Osher Lifelong Learning Insti- “We provide technical as- the monthly program of the Rock tute (OLLI) at George Mason University, offer op- sistance to community Spring Garden Club. Free and open to the public, with an optional $5 lunch portunities for intellectual stimulation and cultural groups that are interested following the program. RSVP by April experiences for retirees in Northern Virginia. in putting together a vil- 10 to “OLLI, as we call it, is for people who don’t want lage and encouragement [email protected]. to sit around and watch television all day,” said Carle. on what models work best Visit www.rockspringgardenclub.com. “Professors volunteer their time to give lectures on for their community. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 23 art, history, science and other topics. Listening to pro- Fairfax County is working Senior Services. 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Nannie J. Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson fessors speak about stimulating topics helps keep with Montgomery County Street, Alexandria. Senior Services of their brains sharp.” to rewrite the manual on Alexandria, Inova Alexandria Hospital Jennifer Disano, OLLI’s executive director, says the how to start a village.” and the successful aging committee of Alexandria are sponsoring a Health group has 1,200 members, and is funded by an en- There are a few different and Fitness Event. Free, open to the dowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation. The models, including the public. Visit group’s main campus is in Fairfax, but other cam- “Concierge Village,” which www.seniorservicesalex.org, or call 703-836-4414, ext 10. puses are in Reston and Sterling. It serves the needs is a non-profit model that Author Lecture: Cheat the Clock.1 of those who might not feel comfortable in tradi- coordinates access to an p.m. at Westminster at Lake Ridge, tional college classrooms and don’t want the pres- array of services through 12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, Va.Margaret Pressler will discuss her sure of writing papers and taking tests, but are still vetted providers, including book, “Cheat the Clock: How New interested in learning. transportation, home re- Science Can Help You Look and Feel “We have people here who were economists and pairs, care coordination Younger.” First 20 registrants receive free copy of the book. Call 703-496- worked with finance, but in their retired life they and computer technicians. 3440 to attend. Visit wlrva.org for want to explore areas … like art classes or history Most also include social more. classes,” she said. and educational activities. THURSDAY/APRIL 24 One of those members is 76-year-old John Woods. Members arrange for ser- Condo Living Class. 7-9 p.m. at The He has attended three to four OLLI events a week vices by calling a central Station at Potomac Yard, 650 Maskell Visit us online at www.novaorthospine.com for 10 years. “We have a wide variety of profession- phone number, and pay St. The City and Arlington and Fairfax Counties will host a two-hour als and a wide variety of groups that meet,” he said. annual dues that can range “Understanding Condominium “We have a group that meets to talk about financial from $500 to $800 for an Living” class. Free, seating is limited. investments. Another group meets every Monday individual and $700 to Confirm attendance at 703-746-4990 or email morning at 9 a.m. and looks at the past week’s head- $1,200 for a couple. [email protected]. lines from the Washington Post, New York Times and The “All Volunteer” Wall Street Journal. They have insights that are im- model organizes commu- SATURDAY/APRIL 26 Community Cleanup. 9 a.m.-noon at portant. The stimulating thing is sharing ideas among nity volunteers to provide five locations along Four Mile Run. ourselves.Ó services and support to Cleanup volunteers needed at others. There are no paid Photos courtesy of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Madison Manner, Glen Carlyn, Arlington Mill Community Center, VILLAGES ARE community-based organizations staff. In some cases, hours Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at George Mason University play music for their Barcroft Park and Shirlington Park. designed to help members help each other remain donated by volunteers are peers. Below, other members listen to a lecture. An adult must accompany children independent and in the communities of their choice. “banked” and can be used under 16 years of age. Call 703-525- 0168 or “Back in 2000, villages started with a group in Bos- in the future if the volunteer needs services or assis- [email protected]. ton, and in 2007 there was a big boom,” said Bar- tance. The “Neighborhood Network” is also informal. bara Sullivan, executive director of Mount Vernon at Groups meet on a regular basis to hear speakers on WEDNESDAY/APRIL 30 How to Protect Yourself From Home in Mount Vernon. “It is community-based. topics of interest selected by members. Identity Theft. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Every village is different, but they’re there for people Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 who want to age in place.” ANOTHER BIG GAP is medication management, Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, Va. Courtney Sweeney of Wells Fargo Eiffert, of George Mason, says village members de- Eiffert said. “If someone can’t manage their own Asset Management will share tips to fine the type and scope of services. “A good starting medication and can’t afford to pay someone to come prevent identity theft before. RSVP to point when creating a village is to survey the com- in to do it for them, that is a service gap that forces Michelle 703-496-3440, or visit people into assisted living facilities.” wlrva.org for more. Carle agrees that the decision to age in place is SATURDAY/MAY 3 complicated. “The first knee-jerk reaction is that Plant Sale. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Local Villages Wakefield High School, 1325 S. when asked, seniors want to stay in their own Dinwiddie St., on the Dinwiddie Arlington Neighborhood Villages homes,” he said, adding that those surveys can be Street side of the building. Annuals, Arlington Neighborhood Villages is a non- misleading: “The surveys are not always credible if perennials, herbs, vegetables and flowering baskets available.Place an profit organization dedicated to enabling Ar- you’re surveying people who are 50-plus. I’m 54 and order before April 12 in the school lington seniors to continue living in their homes of course I want to stay in my house, but ask me main office; drop it off or mail it in. as they age. Arlington Neighborhood Villages again in 20 years. I think they should be surveying Order forms are available on the Wakefield Website combines elements of a senior cooperative, a people who are 75-plus.” http://apsva.us/Page/17411. social club and a concierge service. In addition, “people don’t always understand the TAX HELP: AARP Tax-Aide,free Tax Some of the programs and services that will be economic, social and safety aspects of it,” he added. Preparation Services. The program, sponsored by the IRS, to help prepare available include transportation to medical “You can create all kinds of technology and univer- tax returns for low to middle income appointments and grocery stores, household sal designs to create a house for aging in place, but a families and elderly citizens. Bring tasks, technology assistance, light household senior might not be able to afford it. It could end up government-issued picture IDs, and social security cards, printed copy of and lawn care tasks, daily check-in calls and costing far more than the best assisted living facility “Professors volunteer their time last year’s tax return, if you itemized. more. Arlington Neighborhood Villages is sup- in town.” Located at Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson ported by a team of trained volunteers. Visit Granny Pods, small prefabricated homes that al- small living units allow you to put an elderly rela- to give lectures on art, history, St., Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Visit www.arlinvil.org or call 703-509-8057. low families to house their relatives in small back- tive in your backyard and hook up to your elec- www.aarp.org/taxaide for additional yard cottages, are another alternative. “These tricity,” said Carle. science and other topics.” information. 4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ Senior Living April 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ Senior Living April 2014 ❖ 5 Senior Living Seniors Rush to Yoga From Page 3 attended two 90-minute yoga classes per week, and were asked to complete at least 20 minutes of directed home practice on alternate days. The study found yoga programs tailored to elderly adults can be a cost-effective way to prevent or reduce age-related changes, specifically an increased risk for falls, de- pendency and other ailments. Local yoga teachers agree, saying that while yoga classes designed for the 55 and older crowd are increasing in popularity, myths about the practice keep some seniors out of yoga studios. “The main thing that I hear is that you have to already be flexible to do yoga,” said Sandy Pradas of Joyful Heart Yoga in Mount Vernon. “People look at pictures in maga- zines of people wrapping their legs around their necks or doing other advanced poses and they think, ‘If I can’t do that, then I can’t do yoga.’” Pradas, whose students are mostly be- tween 50 and 75 years old, said, “Every- body can do yoga, but there are a lot of types of yoga and not every type is good for ev- erybody.” Dawn Curtis, owner of East Meets West Yoga Center, recently completed a course at Duke Integrative Medicine and believes an increasing interest in yoga among seniors will be known as the Silver Tsunami. “That is baby boomers going into yoga,” she said. “Yoga for seniors is going to be Arlington seniors take a hatha yoga classes. A recent study showed yoga programs specifically designed for seniors can improve strength and flexibility.

Photo courtesy of East Meets West Yoga Center “Everybody can do Seniors Linda Liberatucci, 67, yoga, but there are a Colette Ashley, 70+, Ann Mandelbaum, lot of types of yoga 68, Lola Wulchin, 84 and Frankie Gibson, and not every type is 74, do a downward facing dog pose good for everybody.” during gentle yoga — Sandy Pradas, class at East Meets Joyful Heart Yoga West Yoga Center in Vienna. the biggest target audience that yoga teach- older are among her office’s most popular. George Lynch, fitness director at Vinson Photo ers are going to have because of the num- “Some of our [yoga] classes fill up within Hall Retirement Community in McLean, is courtesy of OneAum ber of baby boomers who are looking for minutes of opening,” said Collins. “We have planning to incorporate yoga classes into Yoga alternative ways of exercise because they people sitting at computers at our senior the community’s fitness program. The in- A 70- are not going to be able to keep up with centers ready to register as soon registra- struction will be tailored to meet the needs year-old impact exercises like running.” tion opens because they know the classes of his clients. “We have residents who are yoga In fact, she says gentle yoga classes are are going to fill.” in their 80s, 90s and some in their 100s. student among the most popular at her studio. “I Sean .FM (yes, that is his name) of Everything we do is designed specifically performs have students who are as old as 84. We deal OneAum in Potomac, works with seniors for seniors.” a hand- with people who can’t get on the floor,” she with a wide range of abilities. He said it’s Andrew J. Carle director of the Senior stand at said. “We use chairs. We work on balance important to find a class that is a good fit. Housing Administration at George Mason OneAum because that is a main concern among se- “There are many kinds of seniors,” he University said an increasing number of Yoga in niors. We work on coordination because said. “There are seniors that are immobile retirement communities are offer yoga Potomac, that is another thing that tends to diminish and some who are really active. We have a classes as part of their fitness programs. Md. as we age.” student who is almost 70 and I just taught “The future of senior housing will include Jennifer Collins, a countywide program him how to do a handstand. We created science-based wellness activities like yoga,” specialist in the Office of Senior Adult Pro- Yoga Rx for those with mobility issues. We he said. “Anything that gets us beyond se- grams in Arlington, said that yoga classes work them in the chairs. We also do a lot of nior activities such as birthdays, Bibles, that are specifically tailored for those 55 and private sessions.” bingo and bridge is a step up.” 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ Senior Living April 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com lost (adj): 1. unable to find Senior Living the way. 2. not appreciated or understood. 3. no longer owned or known Adopt Donate Volunteer

Volunteers needed for adoption events, fostering, transportation, adoption center caretaking and more. The Lee Center Dancers, who came in third in a 2013 Senior Olympics line dancing event, are: Kathy Fanelli, Annandale; Neelima Gokhale, Arlington; Inga Ercolano, Arlington; May McWilliams, Arlington; Marcia Diamond, Arlington; Janey Brauninger, Arlington; Melissa Mendell, Arlington; and Bill Wong, Fairfax. Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Mission: Living Healthy Longer “Living healthy longer is the shoes, softball hit and throw, yo- mission of the Northern Virginia yo tricks, bocce, Frisbee throw, Senior Olympics,” said Dave golf, miniature golf, bunco, men’s Jerome, of Burke, chairman of the and women’s basketball free lostdogandcatrescue.org Northern Virginia Senior Olym- throw, team line dancing, volley- pics. “It is our goal to promote ball, badminton, cycling and more. healthy aging through both men- Gold, silver and bronze medals are tal and physical activity, which is awarded after each event. All why NVSO offers such a wide events are open to the public. range of events from sports to Online registration will be avail- board games.” able at www.nvso.com after July The 2014 Northern Virginia Se- 1. Registration forms will be avail- nior Olympics will take place Sept. able at senior residences, commu- 13-24 at 18 venues throughout nity centers, seniors centers or by Northern Virginia. Adults 50 years calling 703-228-4721. Registra- of age and over who live in one of tion fee is $12 which covers mul- the sponsoring jurisdictions are tiple events. There is no onsite reg- eligible to participate. istration. Registration deadlines Events include swimming, div- are Aug. 29 (mail) and Sept. 5 ing, track, field, tennis, table ten- (online). The Northern Virginia nis, racquetball, pickleball, dupli- Senior Olympics is sponsored by cate bridge, chess, scrabble, crib- the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, bage, men’s basketball, handball, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince Wil- ERG rowing, Wii bowling, ten pin liam and the cities of Alexandria, bowling, eight ball pool, horse- Fairfax and Falls Church.

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Marian Macgilvray, from Arlington, takes a breath at the end of boot camp class on Friday morning. The Jean Perry perfects her moves class is taught by Angel McNamara during a dance fusion class, of- from Capitol Heights, Md. and is fered at the Walter Reed Senior almost full every time. Center on Friday mornings.

Instructor Angel McNamara instructs the class (Marian MacGilvray The boot camp class takes a moment to stretch. The boot camp class is pictured) in stretching during the boot camp class, one of many active on Friday mornings at 8:15 a. m. at the Walter Reed Senior Center and is offerings at the Walter Reed Senior Center in Arlington. almost always full.

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