Community Update (10/1/24)
Annual Survey
We want to hear your voice on the future of our village. ANV’s annual surveys have been sent by email to ANV members and volunteers. If you have not already responded to the member or volunteer survey, please do. And if you are uncomfortable online and prefer to have someone else complete the survey for you, please call the Office and someone will complete the survey with you over the phone.
Jewish Holidays
The Jewish High Holy Days are here. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and starts on Wednesday evening, October 2. Yom Kippur, often referred to as the Day of Atonement, begins at sunset on Friday, October 11 and ends at sunset October 12. According to Jewish tradition, on Rosh Hashanah God inscribes each person’s fate for the coming year into the Book of Life and waits until Yom Kippur to “seal” the verdict.
ANV Office Closed, Columbus Day
The ANV Office will be closed in observance of the Federal Holiday on Monday, October 14.
Early Voting
Early Voting for the November 5 Presidential Election is available now. All Arlington voters are eligible to vote early; locations and days/times are available at this website. Registered voters only need to bring an acceptable ID.
ANV All Hands Meeting, Saturday, October 26, 10am – noon
Another opportunity to share your feedback and to hear about the state of our village is on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00am – noon. This is our annual All Hands meeting. We will gather at St. Andrew’s at 4000 Lorcom Lane. Doors will open at 9:30am for networking and we will have coffee and pastries to give you energy! Free parking on site. Please RSVP to Office@ANVarlington.org or call 703-509-8057.
Garbage Pickup
Backdoor pickups can be arranged for residents who are unable to take their trash and/or recyclables to the curb. Apply for backdoor collection online or call 703-228-5000. Certain restrictions apply.
Welcome
New Members
- Elizabeth Twietmeyer
- Kathy Wood
- David & Julie Zalkind
New Volunteers
- August Barham
- Kim Brewer
- Teri Byrnes CAP volunteer)
- Zoe Carlini
- Aine Coyne
- Rhona Gerber (CAP volunteer)
- Sarah Heaton
- Terri Lynch (CAP volunteer)
- Rosalind Matherne
- Lina Nai
- Kiran Rachamallu
- Julia Sonn
In Memoriam
We fondly remember Jeri Quinn. Please hold her in your thoughts and prayers.
Activities
ANV Events are posted on our online calendar at www.ANVarlington.org/events so you can always easily find the Zoom link for any scheduled event.
Coffee and Conversation on Wednesdays at 10 am
- October 2: Medicare Open Enrollment
- October 9: Goodwin Living
- October 16: VA250 Effort
- October 23: MOCA Day of the Dead
- October 30: Diabetes and Aging Feet
Special Events
Weekly Groups
- Tai Chi
- Bocce and Boules
- Happy Hour
- Board Games
Monthly Groups
- Men’s Lunch Bunch
- Ladies Lunch
- Pop Up Picnic
- Page Turners
Educational Activities
Wellness
Village Voices
Also of Interest
ANV Activities
Coffee and Conversation: Wednesdays at 10 am
This ANV Speaker Series is held each Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00am. Join our weekly conversations via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948577106?pwd=eW0rN1RTTU5ITmJ5NnF2QXZINmdUQT09
You also have the option to dial in by phone to participate without video. For that, dial: 929-205-6099. The meeting ID is 889 4857 7106 and the passcode is 872327.
Wednesday, October 2: Medicare Open Enrollment. Medicare plan costs and coverage can change from year to year. Join us as Michelle Thomas, Program Coordinator of Arlington’s Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, explains how to make the most of Medicare. VICAP, which is part of a national network, provides free, in-depth, one-on-one insurance counseling to Medicare Beneficiaries, their families, friends, and caregivers. Learn more by visiting this webpage.
Wednesday, October 9: Goodwin Living offers holistic services to seniors that range from community living tailored to all levels of physical and mental ability, in-home care, hospice care, brain health programming, and more. Home Health Marketing Manager Rachel Gilbert will speak about the services Goodwin Living offers our community.
Wednesday, October 16: Arlington’s VA250 Effort. 2026 may seem a long way off but planning and events celebrating our country’s 250th birthday are underway. Annette Benbow, a board member of the Arlington Historical Society (AHS), will talk about Arlington’s planning effort and how you can get involved. Annette leads the Arlington VA250 effort. She is the Chair of the AHS Events Committee and the Director of the Ball-Sellers House museum, a colonial era farmhouse and Arlington’s oldest standing building.
Wednesday, October 23: MOCA Day of the Dead. Primarily celebrated in Mexico and parts of the United States and Central America, The Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos, honors the spirits of dead ancestors and loved ones with a colorful celebration. With a focus on Mexican and Central American traditions, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington, will present a The Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos program of music, art, children’s workshops, and food. Rhe’a Roland-Singer, the Museum’s Operations Manager, will explain the customs and art that inform this event.
Wednesday, October 30: Diabetes and Aging Feet. Diabetes significantly impacts podiatry due to its potential to cause complications such as neuropathy, poor circulation, and delayed wound healing in the feet. These issues increase the risk of infections, ulcers, and potentially severe conditions like amputations. Podiatric care focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and managing these complications to preserve foot health and overall quality of life for diabetic patients. This presentation by Dr. Simran Chhabra, Falls Church Foot & Ankle Center, will also include Medicare coverage, bunions, orthotics, the importance of regular nail cutting, and changes in nails related to aging.
ANV’s YouTube channel
If you miss a Coffee and Conversation speaker, be sure to check out ANV’s YouTube channel where we post some of our Coffee and Conversation speakers and other special events. Sit back and enjoy!
Special Events
ANV All Hands Meeting
Join us on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00am – noon to share your feedback and to hear about the state of our village. This is our annual All Hands meeting. We will gather at St. Andrew’s at 4000 Lorcom Lane. Doors will open at 9:30am for networking and we will have coffee and pastries to give you energy! Free parking on site. Please RSVP to Office@ANVarlington.org or call 703-509-8057.
Weekly Events
For more information on an event or to request transportation for an activity/event, please email Office@ANVarlington.org or call the ANV Office at 703-509-8057.
Tai Chi: Tuesdays at 9:30am
ANV Tai Chi practice meets outdoors every week, weather permitting. Meet the group in the parking lot at Museum of Contemporary Art (formerly Arlington Arts Center) at 3550 Wilson Blvd. If the forecast is too hot or wet, we will meet indoors. If you are interested in joining this practice (not instruction), please contact Anita Wallgren at awallgren@gmail.com or (202) 674-5553 to get the weekly location email.
Bocce and Boules, Mondays at 5pm (Note new start time)
Join weekly Bocce and Boules on Monday afternoons; games last approximately one hour. Bocce is played every Monday at the courts on the corner of N. Randolph St. & N. Glebe Road, weather permitting. Parking is available in the Ballston Quarter parking garage for $1. All levels of Bocce skills are welcome. Everyone gets to play.
Every third Monday of the month will be Bocce-Pizza Happy Hour. Bocce will be followed by Happy Hour at the Harris Teeter Wine Bar across the street. The next Bocce-Pizza Happy Hour is October 21. Contact John Thomas for more information at thomas-johnr@comcast.net. If you don’t use email, please call ANV Office and request a call-back from John.
ANV Board Games Day, Thursday, October 3 and October 17 at 2pm
Do you like board games? Join ANV members and volunteers for Games Day at Ballston Quarter Food Hall (lower level). Look for players at the tables near the elevators. Play games like Rummikub, Mexican Train Dominoes, Ticket to Ride, Quiddler and more. We play every other Thursday at 2pm. Parking is available in the Ballston Quarter for $1. Contact John Thomas for more information at thomas-johnr@comcast.net. If you don’t use email, please call ANV Office and request a call-back from John.
Happy Hour: Thursdays, 5–7pm
Join the ANV Happy Hour Group. The Happy Hour Group will try locations in the Ballston area. For more information and to know the weekly plan, contact Mike Murtha, Happy Hour Coordinator at dmmurtha@verizon.net. Mike will add you to his email list and let you know the weekly location on Thursday morning. If you don’t use email, please call ANV Office and request a call-back from Mike.
Monthly Events
Men’s Lunch, Friday October 11 at noon
Please join the Men’s Lunch at Wagamama, 2950 Clarendon Blvd. Choose from all kinds of rice and noodle dishes, alongside fresh salads and shareable sides, fresh juices, hot drinks, wine, sake and expertly crafted Asian beers. Metered parking is available on the street and paid parking lots nearby. Attendees pay for their own meals by separate check, using cash or credit card. Please RSVP to Tim Burns at tfxb23@yahoo.com so we may have an accurate count. If you don’t use email, please call ANV Office and request a call-back from Tim.
Ladies Lunch, Friday October 11 at noon
The women’s lunch group will meet at MeJana, 2300 Wilson Blvd, at the corner of Clarendon Blvd and Adams St. You will enjoy a relaxed casual setting garnished with traditional Lebanese food made from authentic family recipes. Paid parking lot entrance on Adams St. or metered street parking is available. Metro accessible. Attendees pay for their own meals by separate check, using cash or credit card. Please RSVP to roslynva@gmail.com so we may have an accurate count. If you don’t use email, please call the ANV Office and request a call-back from Roslyn.
Page Turners, October 24 at 11:00 am
Page Turners returns! Share a book that you have read, and you think would be interesting for other people to read. It can be something you are reading now, or a book you enjoyed in the past. Meet up with your fellow bibliophiles, share opinions, and learn about new books to add to your reading list. The list of books discussed at the September meeting is at the end of the newsletter.
Join the conversation via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666785566?pwd=WFFpTlY2SkJMQlJjN0NWNEUraFhEQT09
You also have the option to dial in by phone to participate without video. For that, dial: 301-715-8592. The meeting ID is 896 6678 5566 and the passcode is 007241.
Pop Up Picnic in the Park (PPP) October 25 at noon
Our October PPP will be held at Glebe Park, located at 4211 N Old Glebe Rd. This is an excellent park for Fall outings; lots of trees, several picnic tables, and free parking next to the picnic area. For pickleball aficionados, there are dedicated pickleball courts nearby. This is an opportunity for ANV members and volunteers to meet for casual conversation, get fresh air, and discover a new neighborhood park in Arlington. Just bring your lunch and something to drink. No need to RSVP. For more information, contact John Thomas at Thomas-johnr@comcast.net. If you don’t use email, please call ANV Office and request a call-back from John.
Educational Activities
Arlington Public Library Programs
The Library has curated events from the 55+ Program, Encore Learning and elsewhere to make it easy to find something that will pique your interest. There are craft programs, book clubs, and more. It’s worth 5 minutes of your time to click on the calendar of events and see what’s happening at your local branch of the library.
Redesigning Flower Beds
Friday, October 4, 2024, 10:00 – 11:30 am, ONLINE
Do you have a space in your garden that you’d love to make new and maybe even a bit whimsical? Join Extension Master Gardeners Evin Morrison and Rebecca Secula as they demonstrate how to design beautiful, themed gardens that incorporate perennials, natives, and even edibles. From the basics of garden design to finding inspiration, they will cover the whole process of creating beautiful gardens of all shapes and sizes. Enjoy seeing six fully designed examples using their tips and tricks, and then head out into your own space to implement what you’ve learned. Free. RSVP required to get the Zoom link to participate.
An Evening with Steve Crocker, Inventor of the Internet
Wednesday, October 23 from 6:00-7:00pm
Our friends at Bethesda Metro Area Village and the Connie Morella Library invite all to attend this presentation on Zoom by Steve Crocker about his work as one of the inventors of the Internet. As a student at UCLA, Crocker worked with other graduate students to put together the “Arpanet,” the first piece of the Internet, and a trigger for the network era as we know it. Crocker’s career has been spent in internet development and security, and was a Chair of the Board at ICANN, the non-profit that oversees the domain name system. Crocker will discuss the origins of networking and historical milestones and will explain this complex topic in a very relatable way. Learn more at the Internet Hall of Fame. Registration required with Montgomery County Public Libraries.
Wellness
Vaccines and Covid-19 test
Please be alert to the need to get your vaccines; talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Free COVID – 19 Testing Kits: Once again the Federal Government is shipping four free COVID-19 tests to households. Please click on link and order yours now: https://special.usps.com/testkits
Free, Healthy Aging Webinar from VHC
Supplements – To Take or Not to Take?
Friday, October 11, 1:00-2:00pm
It is confusing to try and decipher all of the “research” and media hype about various supplements. Join Lisa Muras, a Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator with VHC, to learn about some of the most common nutritional supplements (multivitamins, protein powders, immunity boosters, herbs, etc.) and to what extent they may play a role in your diet and overall health. The talk will provide an overview of the supplement industry and what to consider when making supplement choices.
Village Voices
Village Voices is a place for ANV members and volunteers to share a poem, a favorite quote, a recipe, a restaurant or movie review, a joke, or a riddle. Submissions are welcome at any time by sending an email to Office@ANVarlington.org.
From an ANV member: Have you ever noticed the three black stripes down the side of school buses. They are not there just for decoration. The bottom stripe denotes the floor of the school bus, the middle stripe denotes the level of the seats on the bus, and the top line denotes the top of the seat backs on the bus. These are an indication to first responders in case of emergency. Next time you see an Arlington Public School bus, look for the stripes.
Also of Interest
Aging Matters Radio and TV
Aging Matters radio is a weekly program, hosted by Cheryl Beversdorf, and features interviews with experts on topics impacting the lives of older adults, their care partners, and families. Every Tuesday at 3 pm, a new Aging Matters broadcast is posted on Apple and Spotify podcast sites. Aging Matters TV Show offers interviews with aging experts, including demonstrations of aging related subjects. Stories of Life programs feature interviews with older adults who have made a difference in their communities.
Free Classical Music – FMMC
The Friday Morning Music Club (FMMC) invites everyone to live classical music concerts the first and second Fridays of the month at Saint George’s Church, 915 N. Oakland St., one block from Virginia Square Metro Station. The program for October 4 will feature a bass-baritone solo by Suinzi; Clarinet Sonata by Stanford; and piano solo selections by Granados. On October 11, the program includes Mozart’s piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major; Sonata No. 1 in D minor by Saint-Saens; and selected songs for soprano by Linnane. The one-hour concerts start at noon. Free, no ticket required.
Page Turners Recommended Books
Rethinking consciousness: a scientific theory of subjective experience by Michael Graziano
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
The Edge of Reality: Two Scientists Evaluate What We Know of the UFO Phenomenon by J. Allen Hynek and Jacques Vallee
Girl Braiding her Hair by Marta Molnar
How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides
What have you done? By Shari Lapena
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
James, A Novel by Percival Everett
God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Complimentary membership in Arlington’s 55+ Program is available as an ANV membership benefit. If you haven’t yet opted-in and would like to do so, contact our Member Services Director at 703-509-8057. 55+ Program offerings are posted in the quarterly catalogue available online.
ANV Events are posted on our online calendar so you can always easily find the Zoom link for any scheduled event.
