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The Woodlands culinary department hosted a special Thanksgiving Day Buffet for residents complete with turkey and all of the tradional sides. Additionally, residents wishing to host family in their apartments were able to order Thanksgiving family meal packages delivered hot from the kitchen direct to their apartment door.

On Thursday, November 11th residents gathered at the flag pole for a ceremony to honor all veterans. The program included a brief history of Veteran’s Days, presentation of the colors and singing of patriotic songs. A display set-up in The Woodlands lobby honors all of the veterans currently living in our community.

Scammers try new tricks all the time, but if you know what to look for you can protect yourself.  Melissa Smarr from Fairfax County’s Silver Shield Task Force will be here on November 8th to discuss the top scams of the year including the scams that come around every holiday season.

The Woodlands provided multiple trips to our polling place for residents on Election Day. Residents are very appreciative of the wonderful curb-side voting service made possible by Fairfax County – no need to worry about the weather or standing in line!

On Saturday evening, October 30th, 29 residents dressed up and treated diners to a Halloween Parade. Spooky specials at dinner included Witches’ Brew Beef Stew, Eye of Newt Italian Salad, Ravioli from the Blue Lagoon and of course, plenty of candy for everyone!

The Woodlands is home to many talented residents who displayed their varying works of art on Monday, October 25th. Included in the show were paintings, hand woven baskets and hand carved ducks, lamps and a variety of needle work.

The Woodlands hosted a COVID-19 Booster Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 14th for all residents and staff of The Woodlands. The Woodlands is very pleased to have a 100% vaccination rate for both residents and staff.

The Culinary Team treated residents and staff to a complimentary lunch on a beautiful fall day, September 30th. Neighbors gathered to enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs with all of the traditional picnic sides and desserts.

All residents are invited to join Woodlands Fitness Instructors Teresa and Brian on the second Tuesday of each month for a new installment of Move Your Body.

The Woodlands Singers, comprised of about 30 residents, performed a concert for their neighbors over the holiday weekend. The singers are now preparing for their Holiday concert in December.