Events Archives - Independent Retirement Living Community in Fairfax, VA

October Adventures at The Woodlands: Community, Culture, and Celebration

Life at The Woodlands in Fairfax, Virginia is always filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and live well. Here, at our acclaimed independent senior living community, we invite you to never retire your sense of adventure and curiosity. This October, our calendar of events is especially vibrant—bringing together history, music, theater, and the flavors of autumn. Whether you’re a Woodlands senior living resident or a guest, you’re invited to join us as we explore the best of our region and beyond.

From patriotic celebrations in Washington, DC to golden-age stories of the Gilded Age, from a Broadway classic in Fredericksburg to a cozy autumn escape in Little Washington, The Woodlands is ready to make October unforgettable. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

Sunday, October 5, 2025 —Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Navy

Departure: 1:30 pm from The Woodlands – Event: 3 pm at DAR Constitution Hall, Wash-ington, DC
Cost: $20 per person (non-residents welcome)

The United States Navy is turning 250 this year, and what better way to honor this milestone than with a patriotic concert in our nation’s capital? We’ll head to DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC, for From Seabed to Space: Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Navy. This family-friendly program will feature several Navy Band ensembles performing an inspiring mix of music that pays tribute to the Navy’s past, present, and future.

It’s more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of courage, service, and national pride. Whether you have a personal connection to the military or simply want to enjoy an uplifting afternoon of music, this event promises to stir the spirit.

Friday, October 10, 2025 – Millionaire’s Row: Washington’s Gilded Age

2 pm in The Woodlands Community Room – Reception to follow
Cost: $15 for non-residents

Step back in time to Washington, DC’s most glamorous era. Historian and tour guide Carolyn Muraskin of DC Design Tours will take us on a journey From Millionaire’s Row to Embassy Row.

Through fascinating stories of industrial magnets, newspaper tycoons, wealthy heiresses, and the political elite, you’ll get a glimpse into an era of extravagant parties, luxurious mansions, and, yes—plenty of scandals.

Following the presentation, enjoy a reception right here at The Woodlands, where you can mingle with neighbors and friends while reflecting on the gilded lives of a bygone age.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – The Sound of Music at Riverside Theater

Departure: 11:30 am from The Woodlands – Show at Riverside Theater, Fredericksburg, VA
Cost: $81 for residents | $101 for non-residents (includes ticket and lunch with gratuity)

Few musicals have captured hearts like The Sound of Music, and this October we’ll enjoy a live performance of this beloved story at Fredericksburg’s Riverside Theater. From the sweeping score to the timeless tale of the von Trapp family, this show is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Our trip includes a delicious lunch before the curtain rises, making the day a complete experience of dining, music, and fellowship. For fans of classic musicals—or anyone who enjoys a beautifully staged production—this outing is not to be missed.

Thursday, October 23, 2025 – Autumn Lunch in Little Washington, VA

Departure: 11:00 am from The Woodlands – Return around 2:30 pm
Cost: Complimentary for residents | $20 for non-residents

To close out October, we’re heading to one of Virginia’s most charming small towns for a celebration of autumn flavors and local shopping. Lunch will be enjoyed at Patty O’s Café, a delightful restaurant that began as a gas station and now shines as a cozy dining room, inviting bar, and sidewalk café. You’ll choose your meal from the menu (individual checks), so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving.

Afterward, we’ll stroll through the Tavern Shops at the Inn at Little Washington, where you’ll find unique gifts, artisanal treats, and perhaps a little something sweet from the adjoining bakery and pastry shop. It’s a perfect way to savor the season before the holiday rush begins.

Every Day Brings Activity, Enrichment and Enjoyment

In addition to our calendar of monthly activities and events, our residents have daily opportunities to feel energized and stay active with a variety of in-studio and aquatic exercise classes led by our experienced, on-site instructor. Our beautiful, salt water indoor pool is available for all to enjoy and is heated at a comfortable 90 degrees all year long. For your peace of mind, a dedicated lifeguard is on duty during specific times throughout the day. What’s more, our fully equipped fitness center is open 24/7 for your convenience.

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At The Woodlands, our events are more than outings or lectures—they’re opportunities to create lasting memories. We’re proud to be an independent senior living community that gives its residents the opportunity to never retire their zest for life! We look forward to sharing the fall season with friends—old and new.

Reserve your spot now! Contact Barbara Kiker at 703-667-9800 Extension 4097 or bkiker@thewoodlandsccrc.com

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Lunch in the Shenandoah Valley-A Day Trip of Seasonal Delight - September 18

Destinations: Skyline Drive, The Skyland Resort (for Lunch, Route 11 Potato Chip Factory
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Leave the Woodlands at 9 am The Skyland Resort (lunch is at your own expense) Time to shop in the gift shop. Depart at 1:45 pm
Continue to the Route 11 Potato Chip Factory!

Depart for the Woodlands 3:45 PM

No charge for residents $15 pp for non-residents
Lunch in the Shenandoah National Park

Reserve your spot now! Contact Barbara Kiker at 703-667-9800 Extension 4097 or bkiker@thewoodlandsccrc.com

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All aboard on the Allegheny Special - September 20

Delight in One of Virginia’s Most Unique Dining Experiences

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Leave the Woodlands at 7:30 am Back at the Woodlands at 3:30 pm (ETA)
Train leaves the Staunton Train Station at 10:30 am for 3 hours
$120 pp Woodlands Resident, $135 pp Nonresident

The Virginia Scenic Railway in Staunton VA

Reserve your spot now! Contact Barbara Kiker at 703-667-9800 Extension 4097 or bkiker@thewoodlandsccrc.com

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The Woodlands Presents: The Pleasure of your Company is Requested: September 24

AMC Tyson’s Corner 15 Theater

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
at 1 PM to see the movie
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Celebrate with us the final chapter of this great narrative of the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930’s. In this movie, Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal caused by divorce and the family faces financial trouble. The entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepare for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

(Leave The Woodlands at 12 pm)
Residents $16 Non-Residents $36

Reserve your spot now! Contact Barbara Kiker at 703-667-9800 Extension 4097 or bkiker@thewoodlandsccrc.com

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Celebrating 250 Years of America's Navy - October 5

From Seabed to Space: Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Navy

Celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday with an entertaining and family-friendly show featuring several of the Navy Band’s ensembles.

Join us for a patriotic celebration with America’s Navy!

Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 3 PM
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington DC
Leave the Woodlands at 1:30 PM
Non-residents welcome at $20pp

Reserve your spot now! Contact Barbara Kiker at 703-667-9800 Extension 4097 or bkiker@thewoodlandsccrc.com

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Millionaire's Row - October 10

The Woodlands Presents: From Millionaires Row to Embassy Row: Washington’s Gilded Age

Presented by Carolyn Muraskin from DC Design Tours

Come hear about the heiresses, industrial magnets, newspaper tycoons, and the political elite who lived an opulent lifestyle of glittering parties.
Were there scandals? What happened when the money ran out? Are you still able to see these wonderful buildings today?

Let Carolyn entrance you with the stories of a bygone age.

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 2 PM The Woodlands Community Room Reception to follow.
Non-residents $15 pp

Reserve your spot now! Contact Barbara Kiker at 703-667-9800 Extension 4097 or bkiker@thewoodlandsccrc.com

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Sound of Music - October 15

The Woodlands Presents a Wonderful Afternoon with The Sound Music

Join us at the Riverside Theater in Fredericksburg VA, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 for a delightful production of one of the most popular musicals of all time.

Leave the Woodlands at 11:30 AM

Venue: The Riverside Theater in Fredericksburg VA

Cost: $81 for residents $101 for non-residents

Your ticket includes a delicious lunch (with gratuity included)

Reserve your spot now! Contact Barbara Kiker at 703-667-9800 Extension 4097 or bkiker@thewoodlandsccrc.com

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Autumn Lunch in Little Washington, VA - October 23

Let’s Celebrate Autumn with Lunch (your choice, your cost) at Patty O’s Café

A former gas station on the village square has been transformed into a charming sidewalk cafe, an inviting bar, and a cozy dining room. A bakery and European-style pastry shop are located on the side of the building. We’ll have time after lunch to shop at the Tavern Shops at the Inn at Little Washington before departing for the Woodlands at approximately 2:30 PM.

Leave the Woodlands at 11:00 AM

Cost: Residents – complimentary Non-Residents $20 per person

Reserve your spot now! Contact Barbara Kiker at 703-667-9800 Extension 4097 or bkiker@thewoodlandsccrc.com