May 31 2023

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ANV Picnic, June 17 at 11:30am-1:30pm

Join us for ANV’s Annual Picnic and Barbecue on Saturday, June 17 at the Bluemont Picnic Shelter (as usual!). We will gather at 11:30am. Members, volunteers, family and friends are welcome. Join us to celebrate the start of summer with an outdoor cookout. ANV will provide beverages, hamburgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs and all the fixin’s. You are welcome to make this a pot luck and bring a dish to share. RSVP needed so we can get a good count of attendees. See below for details

(P.S. If you’d like to help with the Picnic (shop in advance, set up, serve, clean up), you can sign up here. Help is always appreciated.)

Fundraiser at Sushi-Zen restaurant, Wednesday June 21

Sushi-Zen is hosting a fundraiser for ANV on Wednesday, June 21 from 4:30-8:30pm. Sushi-Zen, at 2457 N. Harrison St., is Arlington’s premier restaurant for sushi and other Japanese cuisine, voted Best Sushi by the Gazette readers just this month. The restaurant is donating a portion of the proceeds to ANV for all carry-out or dine-in dinners. Please join us and share this opportunity with your neighbors, family and friends. The more diners, the more ANV will benefit. And everyone will have a great meal!

Roosevelt Island Walk, June 15

The summer seasonal walk at Theodore Roosevelt Island will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 15. Remember, walks this year are on Thursday, not Saturday. Details below.

Juneteenth Celebration, June 16

The Arlington Branch of the NAACP, along with the Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, are offering an exciting Juneteenth program with speakers sharing historic artifacts that tell the rich history of Arlington’s Black community builders. It’s on Friday, June 16, from 7:00pm – 8:00pm, at the Arlington Historical Museum, 1805 S Arlington Ridge Road. No registration required.

ANV Office Closed, June 19

The ANV Office will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

Welcome

New Members

Elaine Castellan
Pamela Michalegko
Shirley Williamson

New Volunteers

Dixie Duncan
Marie Tillander

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 Conversations on Wednesdays at 10 am

June 7: Early Music
June 14: Desegregation and NoVa Libraries
June 21: In-person C&C Tribute
June 28: Home Care 101

Special Events

Weekly Groups

Tai Chi
Bocce
Happy Hour
Board Games

Monthly Groups

Men’s Lunch Bunch
Ladies Lunch
Pop Up Picnic
Page Turners

Educational Activities

Wellness

Also of Interest

ANV Activities

Coffee and Conversation: Wednesdays at 10 am

Coffee and Conversation occurs on Wednesdays, 10–11 am. 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, June 7: Renowned Early Music performer, scholar and teacher, Dr. Tina Chancey, will describe her remarkable musical career, talk about the unusual instruments and music that she plays, and also focus on her most recent projects which include arranging and performing scores for silent films. Based here in Arlington since 1980, Dr. Chancey is a performer, arranger, teacher, recording producer, Early Music scholar and writer who is noted for her mastery of a wide range of early and traditional musical instruments; she can play just about anything with a bow and strings! She performs Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque, as well as Sephardic, Appalachian, British & Spanish Colonial, Irish and Balkan music.

Wednesday, June 14: Historical accounts of desegregation in Northern Virginia have focused on the “massive resistance” to school desegregation. Libraries, however, played a critical, though often unacknowledged, role in the struggle for Civil Rights. Join Fairfax County librarians Chris Barbuschak and Suzanne LaPierre as they discuss the overlooked and little-known history revealed in their recently published book, “Desegregation in Northern Virginia Libraries.”

Wednesday June 21: Join us for an in-person Coffee and Conversation as we offer a tribute to the ANV staff that makes Coffee and Conversation happen. This get-together will celebrate Anita Wallgren’s and Elise Burn’s tenure as C&C talent scouts, presenters and organizational geniuses. The C&C Team identifies topics and speakers, promotes events, manages and trains folks on Zoom, and shares results online. It is a remarkable group effort that is valued by ANV members and volunteers. This meeting will also give everyone the opportunity to meet the new volunteers who will help C&C become even better. We will gather at 10am on Wednesday, June 21 in the Party Room at the Lexington Square condo, 3835 9^th St. North for coffee and donuts. There is metered street parking around the building. Lexington Square is also two blocks from the Virginia Square Metro stop. Please RSVP by calling the office at 703-509-8057 or emailing Office@arlnvil.org so we can get a count of attendees.

Wednesday June 28: Home Care 101: What is home care and how does it differ from skilled care? How do clients access home care, who pays for it and how much does it cost? Learn the answers to these questions and much more as representatives from ANV’s three “Preferred” home care providers join us to discuss home care.

ANV’s YouTube channel

If you miss a Coffee and Conversation speaker, be sure to check out ANV’s YouTube channel where we are posting some of our Coffee and Conversation speakers and other special events. Sit back and enjoy!

Special Events

Roosevelt Island Walk, Thursday June 15 at 11:00am

The summer seasonal walk at Theodore Roosevelt Island will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, June 15. Please note that the walks this year will be on Thursday’s not Saturday. This easy community walk takes about one hour. You, your family, friends and nice dogs on leash are invited and RSVP is not needed. The 11:00am meeting point is at the landward end of the footbridge to the island. Access by auto to the island parking lot is only from the northbound George Washington Parkway. In addition, paid parking is available in Rosslyn on the street and in garages. The meeting point is a 15-minute walk from the Rosslyn Metro and bus stop. As usual this is a rain-or-shine event; no rain date. Questions, call David Christian at 703-785-3434 or email daveycc910@gmail.com.

Annual ANV Picnic, June 17 10 from 11:30am – 1:30pm

The annual ANV Picnic is Saturday, June 17 from 11:30 am -1:30 pm at the Bluemont Picnic Shelter at the end of North Manchester Street, Arlington, VA 22205 and adjacent to the Reeves farmhouse. Members, volunteers, family and friends are welcome. Join ANV to celebrate the start of summer with an outdoor cookout. ANV will provide beverages, hamburgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs and all the fixin’s. You are welcome to make this a pot luck and bring a dish to share. For planning purposes, please RSVP to Office@arlnvil.org or call 703-509-8057 to let us know if you plan to attend and how many people will join you. If you plan to bring a side dish, please also tell what you will bring.

How to get to Bluemont Picnic Shelter: The easiest way to get to Bluemont Park is to take Route 50 past Carlin Springs Road and turn right at the light at North Manchester Street. Manchester Street will dead-end into the Reeves farmhouse. Turn right into the large parking lot on the right. The picnic shelter and field are located across Four Mile Run stream. You may park your car in the lot and access the shelter via the stone step walkway and bridge. You may also drive on the causeway across the stream to drop off passengers and supplies. Cars should be parked in the parking lot. Bathrooms are available next to the parking lot. The park is alcohol-free.

Fundraiser at Sushi-Zen restaurant, Wednesday June 21

Weekly Events

Zoom Practice Session

If you need some extra help getting familiar with ZOOM, just call or email office@arlnvil.org and we will set you up with a volunteer who can help you.

Tai Chi: Tuesdays at 9:30 am

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 cold 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, Monday’s at 6:00pm

Welcome back to outdoor Bocce; now, at a new time. With the unofficial start to summer, evenings are getting longer and temperatures are on the rise. We will start weekly Bocce at 6:00pm; games last approximately one hour. In addition to the two sets of bocce balls, we now have two sets of boules. Bocce is played every Monday at the courts on the corner of Randolph St. & N. Glebe Rd. Parking is available in the Ballston Quarter parking garage for $1. All levels of bocce skills and experience are welcome. Everyone gets to play. Contact John Thomas for more information at thomas-johnr@comcast.net.

ANV Board Games Day, Thursday, June 1 and June 15 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 Scrabble, Mexican Train Dominoes, Cribbage, Ticket to Ride, Quiddler, and more. We play every other Thursday at 2pm. Parking is available in the Ballston Quarter parking garage for $1. Contact John Thomas for more information at thomas-johnr@comcast.net .

Happy Hour: Thursdays, 5–7 pm

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.

Monthly Events

Men’s Lunch Bunch: Friday, June 9 at noon

Please join us for the Men’s Lunch at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St. in Falls Church City on Friday, June 9 at noon. Clare and Don’s is a casual beach themed spot so it’s a great place to celebrate the beginning of summer. Our reservation is outside so be sure to bring a hat and enjoy a variety of sandwiches, burgers and your fried seafood favorites. Parking is behind the State Theater in two public outside parking lots. Limited street parking is also available. Please RSVP to Tim Burns at tfxb23@yahoo.com .

Ladies Lunch: Friday, June 9 at noon

The June Ladies Lunch will be at Our Mom Eugenia at 4044 Campbell Avenue, Shirlington. Our Mom Eugenia is a small family-owned restaurant that serves authentic Greek dishes. Please rsvp to roslynva@gmail.com so we may have an accurate count.

Page Turners June 22 at 11am on Zoom

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 group is hosted by Donna Pastore and Beverly Cannizzaro.

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 (PPP), Friday June 30 at noon

Pop Up Picnics returns on Friday June 30 at noon. This month we will meet at Madison Manor Park at 6225 12^th Road North. ANV members and volunteers enjoy PPPs to meet for casual conversation, get fresh air, and discover a new neighborhood park in Arlington. Just bring your lunch and something to drink. For more information, contact John Thomas at Thomas-johnr@comcast.net.

Educational Activities

Arlington Public Library Programs

The Library has several events planned for May; please visit their website to see the calendar of events. The Library staff have curated events from the 55+ Program, Encore Learning and elsewhere to make it easy to find something that will pique your E

Framing Your Financial Future

Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00pm-8:30pm

Join the Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women, Arlington AAUW, Arlington Chapter of The Links, and Marymount University Center for Optimal Aging, for a financial literacy panel. This panel discussion aims to provide information on how to plan for your future and arrange your finances. The goal is to inform on what the major hurdles are for people to have enough finances to meet their goals and future plans. Panelists include: Karen Rosales of the ACFCU; Tara Palacios of BizLaunch; Aisha Salazar; and Ann Summerson, CFP. You can participate in person at the Marymount University Ballston Campus, 1000 N. Glebe Road or via Zoom. Registration is required for Zoom participation; after you register by June 5, a link will be sent to you.

Wellness

Finishing the Month of May with a Healthy Flourish

Here we are, finishing the Merry Month of May! National Health Observances for May include: Physical Fitness, Mental Health, and Older Adults. A trifecta of what we all are aiming for!!

Physical Fitness

This brings to mind our emphasis on walking, standing every 30 minutes, and balance work. All affirm a positive mood, better work for our organs, and perhaps fun with a friend. Our ANV SAIL program addresses this, as does the Matter of Balance program, both in conjunction with Arlington County and Marymount University. And there are walking programs at Ballston Quarter, Pentagon Mall and Lubber Run Community Center.

Mental Heath

We all have “off days” and “down” times, but when this becomes more time than not, then we need to check in with mental health providers. Help is available through Arlington County, in the Older Adults Mental Health program, and a phone call may help you decide if that is what might help you. Otherwise, having daily engagement with family, friends, or other groups may boost your mood considerably, as will the social programs from ANV or the County 55+ program. Just keep in mind, you are not alone.

Older Adults Health

Some general guidelines for us older adults can be summed up as follows:

decrease/prevent risk of falls
prevent back (and other joint) pain
prevent infections
adhere to safe use of medications
engage with a friend or neighbor daily

Some preventive measures include vaccines for shingles, pneumococcal, flu, Tdap, and Covid, with boosters as advised. Other preventive measures include attending to oral health; good dentition allows one to eat and enjoy foods, especially important for those with diabetes and other digestive disorders.

Happy Summer and stay healthy!

Also of Interest

Aging Matters Radio and TV

Aging Matters radio is a weekly program on Arlington’s community radio station WERA Arlington 96.7 FM. Every Tuesday at 2 pm and Friday at 2 pm, host Cheryl Beversdorf interviews experts on topics impacting the lives of older adults and their families. All Aging Matters broadcasts can be found on Apple and Spotify. 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.

Shared Area Village Events Calendar

The Washington Area Villages are sharing their speaker series for all of us to enjoy. Please visit their calendar to see what’s available.

Remember as an ANV member, you also receive membership in Arlington’s 55+ Program. During COVID, many programs are on-line, and the Guide is now published quarterly. The Summer Guide is available online.

ANV Events are posted on our online calendar so you can always easily find the Zoom link for any scheduled event.