Events

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

Residents of The Woodlands gathered in the Bistro for a fun time of holiday cheer. Red and gold decorations were placed on the tree which is home to many trains, a nod to the much loved train display each holiday season in The Woodlands lobby.

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.