Enjoy Music & More at The Woodlands in November
At The Woodlands, we invite you to “never retire” your zest for the good life. That’s why we’ve created an amazing November line up of special entertainment that you’ll surely be thankful for. From a wide variety of exciting musical performances to a dramatic portrayal of Mark Twain, these events are free to attend and are truly not to be missed.
Space is limited, so please reserve your spot today for one or more of these events. To RSVP, email Ellen Limburg at elimburg@thewoodlandsccrc.com or Karen at marketing@thewoodlandsccrc.com, or call 703-782-4762.
Thursday, November 2nd – 2:00 PM
Community Room
Gary Robertson as Mark Twain
Don’t miss Gary Robertson’s portrayal of Mark Twain —an American original whose wisdom and humor have endured for generations. Gary is a former reporter and columnist for Virginia’s largest newspaper where he earned a reputation as a popular banquet speaker. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Richmond.
Sunday, November 5th – 7:00 PM
Living Room
Violinist Benedict Goodfriend
Praised by the New York Times for his “individual virtuosity “ and called “fascinating” and “passionately expressive” by American Record Guide, Benedict Goodfriend is well known to audiences worldwide, having performed well over 1,000 concerts on major concert series in 200 cities.
Monday, November 6th – 3:00 PM
Living Room
Musical—Let’s Give Thanks with Terry Lee Ryan
Saturday, November 11th – 7:00 PM
Living Room
Les Zazous Concert
Inspired by the raw energy of gypsy jazz, the sensual pull of French chanson, and the heat of Latin ballads, all rolled together with stylish American swing, a musical chord was struck. Les Zazous has performed for a long list of notable events from coast to coast, including the Beverly Hills Concert Series, The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, and The French Embassy in Washington, DC.
Saturday, November 18th – 7:00 PM
Living Room
Sean Mahon Piano Recital
Sunday, November 19th – 7:30 PM
Living Room
Musical—Let’s Give Thanks with Terry Lee Ryan
Wednesday, November 29th – 3:30 PM
Community Room
Hymn Sing with Bill Perry
To learn more about these special events and The Woodlands’ vibrant lifestyle and to take a tour of our many on-site amenities like our fitness center, yoga studio, indoor pool and outdoor bocce court, please email email Ellen Limburg at elimburg@thewoodlandsccrc.com or Karen at marketing@thewoodlandsccrc.com or call 703-782-4762.
The Woodlands is Alive with the Sound of Music in October
Join us for One or More of the Following October Musical Events and Our Special Open House on October 26th
The Woodlands’ events in October are sure to please every musical taste with a broad range of musicians providing everything from a piano concert in the Living Room on October 12th to Oktoberfest-style German accordion music at our Special Open House on October 26th.
Enjoy refreshments and then take a self-guided tour of our residences
Come meet residents of The Woodlands and hear first-hand what makes this such a wonderful community. Take a self-guided tour of our apartment homes, at your leisure, and learn more about the special incentives being offered at select residences during October. As you tour each residence, a Woodlands resident will be available to answer questions you might have about what it’s like to live at The Woodlands.
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM – 3 PM
Location: The Woodlands, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax VA
Complimentary refreshments will be served at a reception hosted by The Woodlands residents.
RSVP: Please RSVP by October 22nd to let us know how many will attend:
Email Ellen Limburg at elimburg@thewoodlandsccrc.com or Karen at marketing@thewoodlandsccrc.com or call 703-782-4762.
Don’t miss these other exciting events happening at The Woodlands in October. Call or email us to reserve your seat(s) for one or more events.
Thursday, October 12th – 7:45 PM
Living Room
Jerry Roman Concert
Friday, October 13th – 4:00 PM
Bistro
Happy Hour with Steve Kenley
Sunday, October 15th – 7:30 PM
Living Room
“Country Through The Years” with Terry Lee Ryan
Thursday, October 19th – 2:00 PM
Community Room
Clara Barton Live!
Clara Barton, America’s greatest heroine, faced bullying and bullets with astonishing bravery to save the lives of others as a courageous Civil War nurse. She then went on to create The Missing Soldiers Office and the American Red Cross despite formidable obstacles. Audience members become naysayers and believers to discover what these struggles and accomplishments meant on a personal level. This award-winning show inspires all of us to “Never Give Up!”
Sunday, October 22nd – 4:00 PM
Living Room
David Pedrazza & Friends in Concert
Tuesday, October 24th – 3:00 PM
Living Room
Hymn-sing with Bill Perry
Thursday, October 26th – 11 AM
Community Room
Special Open House and German Accordion Music featuring Justin Paschalides
Justin is an active performer in the Metropolitan area. He has led rock groups, once opening for the famous Jefferson Starship. He has conducted orchestras for musical theater, coordinated and performed church music programs, plays accordion for farmer’s markets, restaurants, Oktoberfest, coffee houses, plays jazz for private events, hotels, embassies, weddings, leads Christmas caroling, and studied classical Indian Hindustani music to perform on harmonium and sitar, once even for the Kennedy Center. Justin is a member of the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society
Friday, October 27th – 4:00 PM
Bistro
Happy Hour with “Jumpin Joe” and his Motown/Oldies Show
Performing all the classic hits of Motown from The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha & The Vandella’s & lots more………
You may also hear “Jumpin Joe” tributes to Elvis, Sinatra, Micheal Jackson, The Drifters, Platters, and the Coasters.
Sunday, October 29th – 7:00 PM
Living Room
Ronn McFarlane
Ronn is a Grammy-nominated lutenist whom The Washington Times describes as playing “…..some of the most ravishing lute playing to be heard anywhere.”
Seating at these events is limited. To reserve your seat(s) for any or our October events, email Ellen Limburg at elimburg@thewoodlandsccrc.com or Karen at marketing@thewoodlandsccrc.com or call 703-667-9801
September is Sizzlin’ at The Woodlands
Reserve Your Place Now for Our September Special Events
From musical entertainment to lectures on health and history and tutorials on how to maximize the use of your iPhone or Android devices, The Woodlands events in September offer something for everyone. These events are free, but you must register in advance to reserve your seat(s). We look forward to you joining us at one or more of these special events.
Tuesday, September 5th – 7:30 PM
Living Room – The Woodlands
Me & Martha
National Treasures of America’s Mountain Music
Dr. Don DePoy and Ms. Martha Hills are Internationally Acclaimed Members of America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame. Known as “Authentic Masters of Appalachian Music,” this concert features music from mellow folk and sizzling bluegrass to sultry swing. This evening of music of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and beyond includes an extensive repertoire with sweet harmony and hot pickin’. Reserve your seats now (see contact information below) for this special musical evening.
Friday, September 8th – 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Community Room – The Woodlands
Bill Perry Performance
Captain Bill Perry, Chaplain Corps, U.S. Navy (Retired) began his ministry as Associate Pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Springfield, Ohio. A graduate of Hamma School of Theology and Carthage College, he holds a Bachelor of Science, Master of Divinity, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity. While at St. John’s, he was named the Clark County “Man of the Year.”
Saturday, September 9th – 7:30 PM
Living Room – The Woodlands
Les Zazous Concert
Inspired by the raw energy of gypsy jazz, the sensual pull of French chanson, and the heat of Latin ballads, all rolled together with stylish American swing, a musical chord was struck. Les Zazous has performed for a long list of notable events from coast to coast, including the Beverly Hills Concert Series, The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, and The French Embassy in Washington, DC.
Thursday, September 14th – 2:00 PM
Community Room – The Woodlands
GMU Lecture with Steve Barnes:
“Russia’s War on Ukraine: Origins & Update”
Steven Barnes is Associate Professor of Russian History and Director of the Program in Russian and Eurasian Studies at George Mason University. He teaches courses on Russian and Soviet history while engaged in research on the history of the Soviet forced labor camp system (the Gulag) and the global history of the concentration camp as a modern form of population control. He is the author of the multi-award-winning “Death and Redemption: The Gulag and the Shaping of Soviet Society.” He is currently completing a book on a Stalinist Gulag camp for women arrested merely for being the wives of men who were unjustly repressed.
Friday, September 15th – 4:00 PM
Bistro – The Woodlands
Happy Hour with Steve Kenley
Steve Kenley is a singer/guitarist in the Washington DC area. He plays daily in Washington-area Clubs and restaurants. As a solo act, Steve sings and plays acoustic guitar and harmonica.
Reserved seating – limited number available
Tuesday, September 19th – 2:00 PM
Community Room – The Woodlands
iPhone Tutorial with Hannah Behr
Hannah Behr is a freelance Information Technology Specialist and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland with a minor in mathematics. On the side, she is a Fitness and Nutrition Coach with a specialization in seniors.
(Please sign up by Friday, September 15th)
Thursday, September 21st – 2:00 PM
Community Room – The Woodlands
Android Tutorial with Hannah Behr
Hannah Behr is a freelance Information Technology Specialist and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland with a minor in mathematics. On the side, she is a Fitness and Nutrition Coach with a specialization in seniors.
(Please sign up by Friday, September 15th)
Monday, September 25th – 2:00 PM
Community Room – The Woodlands
GMU Lecture with Dr. Lawrence Cheskin
“Diet and Obesity”
Dr. Lawrence J. Cheskin is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies in the College of Health and Human Services at George Mason University. He is a practicing physician who founded and directed the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center in Baltimore. He has written several books on weight control and performs research on effective means of dieting.
Seating at these events is limited. To reserve your seat(s) for any or our September events, email Ellen Limburg at elimburg@thewoodlandsccrc.com or Karen at marketing@thewoodlandsccrc.com or call 703-667-9801
Don’t Miss Your Ultimate Shopping Spree August 31st
See Something You’ll Like
Tour Some Place You’ll Love
Discover one of the many ways our residents enjoy living at The Woodlands. Spend an afternoon of shopping, food and fun. Then take a self-guided tour of our apartments homes – at your leisure – and experience first hand what life here is like as you mix and mingle with the people who live in our wonderful community.
POP-UP SHOP & OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: The Woodlands, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax, VA
Enjoy self-guided tours of our residences and complimentary refreshments.
Please RSVP to let us know how many will attend.
Email Ellen Limburg at elimburg@thewoodlandsccrc.com or Karen at marketing@thewoodlandsccrc.com or call 703-667-9801
Returning in September - Aquatic Fitness Classes
What We Know About Sleep
On February 15th The Woodlands hosted guest lecturer Roger Koment, Ph.D., creator of a nonprofit medical association for professional development, consulting with medical institutions, medical associations, and governments from around the world. Dr. Koment spoke about sleep. What exactly is sleep, and why is it so important that we spend fully one-third of our time in that quiescent state? His presentation examined these questions and expanded on the neurophysiology of energy production and the necessary cleanup after energy has been expended.
Valentine's Day Celebrations
Valentine’s Day was full of treats and surprises for residents of The Woodlands. The day started off with heart shaped donuts, followed by chocolate covered strawberries and champagne toast with live music at happy hour. A special Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu was offered at dinner and the evening concluded with a trio performing in the Living Room.
Welcome New Staff
The Woodlands is very pleased to welcome our receptionist Michelle Machado and dining room manager Jamie Walsh to The Woodlands team. Both bring many years of experience and success to The Woodlands.
Economics Talk
Resident and Professor of Economics, James Bennett, gave an assessment of what Americans can expect from the economy in both the short and long-term. Dr. Bennett specializes in research related to public policy issues, the economics of government and bureaucracy, labor unions, and health charities.
New Years Eve
New Years Eve celebrations at The Woodlands started out with an afternoon of live music. This was followed by a prime rib dinner and countdown to the ball dropping at midnight. A great time was had by all ringing in 2022!
Christmas Medley Concert
Resident and accomplished pianist, Joanne Miller, played a selection of Christmas songs for neighbors on Tuesday, December 21st. The concert concluded with a special arrangement, by Joanne’s husband Nelson, of Silent Night with vocals by The Woodlands staff members.
Holiday Spirit
The Holidays are in full swing at The Woodlands. Favorite, long standing traditions include the holiday train village in the lobby and wearing of holidays sweaters by staff and residents alike every Wednesday in December.
