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Potomac’s Beth Shalom Congrega-tion hosted a one-of-a-kind gath-ering on Sunday, April 2: Morethan 500 men from Maryland,

D.C., Virginia and beyond came together forsingle malt and blended malt Scotch whisky,Kosher BBQ ribs, fried chicken and fries.Orthodox rabbis, men who rarely experi-ence a synagogue, fathers, father-in-laws,grandfathers, sons, grandsons, nephews,friends and acquaintances all enjoyed GuysNight Out.

Bruce Weiner has attended since the in-ception. “It’s hard to distill the most mean-ingful part of the event,” he said. “I’d liketo single out the camaraderie. The eventdraws guys from all over the D.C. area. It’sa wonderful chance to enjoy each other’scompany, help exceptional nonprofits, andlearn together.”

Another regular attendee is Avi Hofman.His feelings about the evening are: “It is awonderful combination of fun, good foodand drink, words of Torah that help get mein the mood for Pessach and a great bunchof guys from all walks and all persuasions.There is always a tzedakah project associ-ated with the Guys Night Out. We oftenbring slightly-worn suits to help those look-ing for jobs who can’t afford to buy a suitfor an interview. It really makes me feel likeI’m doing something worthwhile. One of themost fun take-aways for me last year wasthat there is really no reason that the en-tire Seder has to take place at the diningroom table. Since I learned this from Rabbi[Nissan] Antine, we have begun every Sederin the family room sitting on comfortablecouches and chairs. It adds to the fun andcertainly serves the purpose of getting thekids to ask why this night is so different fromothers. Every year Rabbi Antine has a fewgems that he shares which make the holi-day more meaningful.”

Heroes was the theme for this year. FourJewish Wounded Warriors/active duty mili-tary personnel attended along with fiveemergency responders from Baltimore whowent to Israel to fight fires. The 500 mencelebrated the bravery of these heroes —along with sharing camaraderie and stories

of their courage.The evening was also about giving back

to community. This year, participants wereasked to bring used sports equipment to theevent as well as gently used sport coats. Thesports equipment will be given to LPF —Level the Playing Field — a nonprofit thatdistributes equipment to underprivilegedyouth. The Wider Circle will distribute thesportcoats. The group will also make a do-nation to support their Maot Chitim fundallowing Jewish families to buy Passoverfood for the holiday.

Rabbi Antine, host of the event, plannedan educational Seder Summit: “Passovercelebrates the Jewish liberation from sla-very in Egypt thousands of years ago. Thereis a rabbinic teaching that suggests that oneof the reasons that the Jewish people mer-ited liberation was because they continuedto dress like Jews. Many have interpretedthis statement to mean that an antidoteagainst assimilation is Jewish dress. As Jews

Beth Shalom Congregation’s 7th annual“Guys Night Out’ and Seder Summit.Inspiring Camaraderie

More than 500 men attended “Guys Night Out” and Seder Summit at Beth Shalom Congregation.

From left are Josh Stevens, Jeff King, and SamRank.

From left are Josh London, Rabbi NissanAntine, and Lou Marmon.

From left are Jason Froehlich, Sammy Felsenand his father David Felsen.

Marty Goldfarb (second from right), his two sons, Saul (center) andDanny (right), and his three grandsons, from left, Michael, Scottand Adam.

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By Carol Van Dam Falk

WMCCA President

As everyone knows, April showersbring May flowers, which is a per-fect time to talk about GreenStreets. Green Streets are roadway

landscaping designs that reduce and filterstormwater runoff.

This program is part of a county initiative tocapture stormwater runoff in neighborhoodsthat have minimal stormwater controls and notenough open space for larger stormwater prac-

tices. Green Streets use Low Im-pact Development (LID) and areconstructed within the streetright-of-ways.

Benefits of Green Streets include creatingaesthetically pleasing streetscapes and provid-ing a natural habitat for pollinators like beesand butterflies, as well as birds. They also makea nice, visual connection between neighbor-hoods and schools, parks, and local businessdistricts. But perhaps most importantly, theseareas reduce stormwater runoff, which can bea major problem in certain neighborhoods ofthe Potomac subregion.

Please join us for the April 12 WMCCA Gen-eral Meeting when Douglas Marshall tells usabout how residents can get involved withimplementing Green Streets projects. Mr.Marshall plans to give a general overview ofwhat Green Streets are, describe where thecounty has already installed Green Streets, andtalk about where future projects are beingplanned. Our thanks to WMCCA board mem-ber Ken Bawer, who brought this very impor-tant program to our attention.

Website AssistanceNeeded

By Peter Poggi

WMCCA is looking for someone to help mod-ernize and share long-term responsibility forupdating our website and posting the monthlyonline newsletter.

While the current www.wmcca.org websitehas served us well since 2003, it is built uponan outdated Microsoft Frontpage 2003 plat-form, written entirely in HTML using frames,and reliant upon a single person. Our objec-tives are twofold.

First and foremost, we need to have a trainedbackup who will share responsibility for main-taining the current site alongside our currentwebsite administrator. Once familiarized withthe site, this responsibility will require a mini-mal time commitment of less than 30 minutesmonthly.

Our second goal is to identify and begintransforming the site to a more sustainable,perhaps template driven platform. This willrequire gaining an understanding of the exist-ing website structure and working closely withthe WMCCA Board and website administratorto come up with a suitable design.

Interested candidates should have a currentbackground in current document managementtype website design and development meth-odologies, and a familiarity with available host-

ing options. Please contact Peter Poggi,[email protected].

Planning andZoning Updates

By Susanne Lee

In response to a request by MontgomeryCounty’s Department of Environmental Protec-tion (DEP), WMCCA submitted comments re-garding a proposal to extend sewer lines intoestablished low density RE-1 neighborhoods.WMCCA’s point-by-point response was pre-pared by Board Member Ken Bawer and em-phasized that, contrary to DEP’s assertions, the

extension of sewer to these often environmen-tally sensitive areas will likely result in de-creased, not increased, water quality.

At a hearing on March 30, the MontgomeryCounty Planning Board approved amendmentsto a 1998 Final Forest Conservation Plan thatwill, in effect, sanction the almost total clearcutting of the lot at 12925 Circle Drive in GlenHills. A 255-year-old ash was recently removedfrom the site and the new property owners seekto remove all remaining specimen and othertrees of significance except for one and to dis-turb 32 percent of the Critical Root Zone ofthat remaining tree. To do so required theboard to approve a variance from the ForestConservation statute.

WMCCA opposed the request for a variancebased in part on the standards recently estab-lished by the Maryland Court of Appeals inAssateague Coastal Trust, Inc. v. Schwalbach,et al. We are awaiting issuance of the writtendecision by the board in order to determinewhether WMCCA should consider an appeal.

Help support WMCCA’s efforts in defending the Mas-ter Plan. Renew or become a new member of WMCCA.Look for the renewal notice in the mail or go to thewebsite to download a membership form or join usingPayPal: www.wmcca.org.

Learn about Stormwater ManagementWMCCA Meeting

The next meeting of the West Montgomery CountyCitizens Association is Wednesday, April 12, 7:15 p.m.at the Potomac Community Center.

The guest speaker will be Douglas Marshall, Water-shed Planner with the Montgomery CountyDepartment of Environmental Protection.

The meeting is open to the public. If schools areclosed because of inclement weather, the meeting willbe cancelled.

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‘Canal Pride’The 2017 winning “Canal Pride” design is by Hannah Debelius. She willreceive a prize package that includes a stay in a Canal Quarters lockhouseand her artwork will appear on all of the T-shirts that will be handed out tovolunteers at Canal Pride events.

Submit civic/community announcements atConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and art-work welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at leasttwo weeks before event.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 5Part Five of Lenten Study Series and Dinner.

6:30 p.m. at Geneva Presbyterian Church, 11931Seven Locks Road, Potomac. “One Lord, One Faith,One Baptism,” with the “Seven Locks Churches” ofPotomac (St. James’ Episcopal, Geneva Presbyterian,Seven Locks Baptist, Scotland AME Zion, EmmanuelLutheran). Join the “Seven Locks” churchesWednesday evenings during Lent for dinner andthen a study led by the pastors of the churches. TheApril 5 topic is “The Crucifixion and Resurrection.”Call 301-424-4346 or visit genevapotomac.org.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 12Application Deadline. The Montgomery County

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Volunteers and ShoppersFrom left are Susan Dolan, Carol Jarvis with her grandchild, Karen Meyers, BarbaraHeywood, Cindy Boinis, Debra Byarn, Faith Doody, Mary Ashworth, Susie Burbage,Marianne Ryn, and Marianne Enger at St. Francis Episcopal Church’s Nearly New Sale.

Shoppers TheresaWallingford andHezi Schaffer.Items that didn’tsell at thechurch’s thriftsale were donatedto the LupusFoundation.

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NETWORKING EVENT!Tuesday April 25, 2017 • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

10801 MacArthur Boulevard • Potomac, MD 20854Cost: Potomac Chamber Members: $10 • Non-Members: $15.00

Cash Bar available

OLD ANGLER’S IS GENEROUSLY PROVIDINGHORS D’OUERVES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT!

To reserve your place and/or for additional information,Call the Potomac Chamber of Commerce:

301-299-2170

Or reserve your spot online at www.potomacchamber.orgR.S.V.P. by April 23, 2017 [email protected]

Bring your business cards and plenty of conversation!

THE POTOMAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCEin partnership with

Old Angler’s Inninvites you to a

If you would like to donate a door prize,please call Jennifer at the Chamber office.

Submit entertainment announcementsat ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar.Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks be-fore event.

ONGOINGTally Ho Toastmaster’s Club. First

and third Mondays each month,7:30-8:30 p.m. in the PotomacCommunity Center, 11315 FallsRoad.

2016 Inaugural Video ArtExhibition. 5-7 p.m. at Glen EchoPhotoworks Gallery, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. Photoworksshowcases a group of female visualartists who use video to reveal thepersonal, the intimate and theartistic. Desires, dreams and fears areall visually explored in Photoworks’Inaugural Video Competition andExhibition, curated by Na’ama BatyaLewin. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

Children’s Storytime. Wednesdaysand Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes &Noble Booksellers, 4801 BethesdaAve., Bethesda Listen to employeesread children’s stories. Free. Visitwww.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.

VisArts Cocktails and CanvasClass. at VisArts in the Painting &Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Price $40. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-canvas for more.

Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. atSutradhar Institute of Dance andRelated Arts, 1525 Forest Glen Road,Silver Spring. Learn the ancient art ofthe sword and spear. $25.www.dancesidra.org.

Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back Room

Annex at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Capital Bluespresents rotating DJs and instructorswith beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m.,no partner necessary. $8 for all.capitalblues.org

Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8p.m.-midnight. The DC LindyExchange presents a swing dancewith live music in the SpanishBallroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Beginner swing dance lesson at 8p.m., followed by dancing. Admission$16-$18, age 17 and under $12.www.glenechopark.org.

Argentine Tango with Lessons.Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in theBack Room Annex at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Argentine Tango lessons followed bya Milonga most Sunday evenings.Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. andintermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m.Cost is $15/lesson and includes theMilonga. For just the Milonga, cost is$10 and the open dance with DJ runs8:30-11 p.m. No partner required.www.glenechopark.org, 301-634-2222.

Contra and Square Dance. Fridaysand Sundays 7-10:30 p.m. in theSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. The eveningcan include square dances, mixers,waltzes and other couple dances. AllContra and Square dances are taught,no partner necessary. Lessons at 7p.m., followed by the called dancewith live music at 7:30. $13 fornonmembers, $10 for FSGWmembers, $5 ages 17 and under.www.glenechopark.org, 301-634-2222.

Late Night Comedy. Fridays (openmic night) and Saturdays(established comedians) at Benny’sBar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,

Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.www.BennysBarGrill.com.

Drop in Art Activities. EverySaturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in theCandy Corner Studio at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parentsand children can explore a new artform or theme. $10/child, parentcombo. Drop-in only. www.pgip.org.

Mommy & Me (& Daddy, Too).Third Tuesday each month. 10 a.m.at Rockville Town Square. Meet for amorning out with active learning andcreative play with lunch specials,story time, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes and more.rockvilletownsquare.com/events/mommy-and-me.

Live Music & Dancing. Fridays and

Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. in Margery’sLounge, Normandie Farm Restaurant,10710 Falls Road. Dance to the musicof Barry Gurley. 301-983-8838www.popovers.com.

Chocolate Factory Tours. Fridaysand Saturdays, 2-5:45 p.m. atSPAGnVOLA Chocolatier, 360 MainSt., Gaithersburg. Take a short tourof The Truffle Factory facilities. Free.www.spagnvola.com.

Glen Echo Park Films. Saturdays andSundays. Arcade Building, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Filmsabout the Park’s history are shown onrotation in the lobby. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

SilverWorks Studio & Gallery.Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdaysand Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Glen

Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo. SilverWorks Studio &Gallery is a working silversmithstudio and includes an ongoingexhibition, as well as sales of thework of artist-in-residence BlairAnderson. Free. Visitwww.silverworksglenechopark.com.

Art Glass Center at Glen Echo. Allday Wednesdays; Fridays, 10 a.m.-2p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Art GlassCenter, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Ongoingexhibitions feature work of residentartists. Sculpture, vessels, functionalart and jewelry for sale. Classes aretaught year-round for beginner,intermediate and advanced students.www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org.

Entertainment

Live MusicConservatory ClassicJazz Band in concert,Sunday, April 9, 3-6p.m. in Margery’sLounge at NormandieFarm Restaurant,10710 Falls Road. Call301-983-8838 for more.

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Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery. Saturdays andSundays, 12-5 p.m. The Yellow Barn Studio &Gallery presents free exhibitions of emergingartists’ work. Each weekend features the work ofa different artist. Most artwork is also for sale.www.yellowbarnstudio.com.

Acoustic Open Mic. Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m. atBenny’s Bar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane.Everyone welcome to perform. Wine bottles are50 percent off. www.bennysbargrill.com.

Potomac Games Group. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.at Potomac Community Recreation Center,11315 Falls Road, Potomac. The world is in themidst of a Golden Age of new board and cardgames for players of all ages. Free. Contactevent host Randy Hoffman at 412-983-5411 [email protected].

Strathmore Launches Food, BeverageProgram. Partnership kicks off 2017 focusingon creative, upscale bar cuisine, sharable drinks,expanded service with Ridgewells. Foradditional information or to purchase tickets,visit www.ampbystrathmore.com or call 301-581-5100.

CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSArt Explorers Open Studio. Every Saturday, 10

a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Candy Corner Studio,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Art activitiesfor parents and children. Activities changeweekly and there is no pre-registration; $10 perchild. Visit www.glenechopark.org/saturday-art-explorers for more.

Ceramic Classes. Various dates and times.VisArts, 155 Gibbs St, Rockville. An opportunityto try the new ceramic workshops. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/ceramics for a list ofclass dates, times.

DEADLINE APRIL 15“Students Making History” Contest. High

school students from Maryland, D.C., Virginia,and West Virginia are invited to submit aresearch paper or artistic illustration on thetheme “African American and Women’s Historyon the C&O Canal.” for the chance to win ascholarship. Students must be willing to havetheir research shared within the park andpublished on social media and the park’swebsite. Visit www.nps.gov/choh/learn/education/students-making-history.htm or [email protected].

FRIDAY/APRIL 7Rob Patrick Concert. 7-11 p.m. in Margery’s

Lounge at Normandie Farm Restaurant, 10710Falls Road. Call 301-983-8838 for more.

SATURDAY/APRIL 8Video Game Music Concert. 7 p.m. at Rockville

High School Auditorium, 2100 Baltimore Road,Rockville. The Washington Metropolitan GamerSymphony Orchestra will play a video gamemusic concert, playfully titled “Downbeats withDetermination!” marking the debut of a multi-movement symphonic suite featuring music fromthe game “Undertale,” as well as an interactiveGame Gallery. $8 online, $9 at the door. Visitwww.wmgso.org/ for more.

APRIL 8-9DancEthos with Gin Dance Company. Various

times at the Kreeger Auditorium, Bender JewishCommunity Center of Greater Washington, 6125Montrose Road, Rockville. $25 adults, $20Seniors, students, military, $15 children 12 andunder. Visit www.dancethos.org for more.

SUNDAY/APRIL 9Conservatory Classic Jazz Band. 3-6 p.m. in

Margery’s Lounge at Normandie FarmRestaurant, 10710 Falls Road. Call 301-983-8838 for more.

APRIL 13-MAY 4Skills Class. 7-10 p.m. at 7300 MacArthur Blvd.,

Glen Echo. “Lighting Like Caravaggio with FrankVan Riper,” class. Lighting master Frank VanRiper will teach students how to create still lifesand portraits. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org for more.

SATURDAY/APRIL 15Rob Patrick Concert. 7-11 p.m. in Margery’s

Lounge at Normandie Farm Restaurant, 10710Falls Road. Call 301-983-8838 for more.

APRIL 15-MAY 20Vision Class. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 7300 MacArthur

Blvd., Glen Echo. Spring meet and shoot withPhotoworks Faculty, shoot at four differentlocations with a Photoworks faculty member.$65 per session, $300 for five sessions. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org for more.

SUNDAY/APRIL 16Waltz Workshop. 2:45-3:30 p.m.-midnight at the

Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. The ensemble HoneysuckleRose will provide a mix of folk waltzes with afew other couple dances, including Hambo,Schottische, Swing, Tango, and Polka. Call JoanKoury at 202-238- 0230 or Glen Echo Park at301-634-2222, or go towww.WaltzTimeDances.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 21-23The Little Mermaid Jr. Various times at Herbert

Hoover Middle School, 8810 Postoak Road,Potomac. A community musical with studentsand parents involved. Call 301-968-3740 formore.

SATURDAY/APRIL 22Canal Pride Days. 9 a.m.-noon at Great Falls in

Potomac, 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Preservehistoric buildings, improve Park grounds,remove invasive plant species, and more. Visitwww.canaltrust.org for more.

APRIL 22-23Pictures at an Exhibition. Saturday, April 22, at

8 p.m., and Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. atStrathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane, NorthBethesda. The National Philharmonic featuresModest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.”Visit www.strathmore.org/ for more.

TUESDAY/APRIL 25Networking Event. 4-6 p.m. at 10801 MacArthur

Blvd. Potomac Chamber of Commerce and OldAngler’s Inn sponsoring and providing horsd’ouerves. Potomac Chamber members $10,non-members $15. Call 301-299- 2170 or [email protected] for more.

Meet the Author. 7 p.m. at Potomac Library,10101 Glenolden Drive. Linda Lear willhighlight her book “Beatrix Potter: A Life inNature” for the Potomac Village Garden Cluband The Friends of the Library (PotomacChapter). Visit www.LindaLear.com or call 240-777-0690 for more.

THURSDAY/APRIL 27Angela Lavelle Concert. 7-10:30 p.m. in

Margery’s Lounge at Normandie FarmRestaurant, 10710 Falls Road. Call 301-983-8838 for more.

Entertainment

Live MusicAngela Lavelle in concert, Thurs-day, April 27, 7-10:30 p.m. inMargery’s Lounge at NormandieFarm Restaurant, 10710 Falls Road.Call 301-983-8838 for more.

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1 11824 HUNTING RIDGE CT ...... 5 .. 3 .. 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $865,000 .... Detached . 0.46 ......... 20854 .............. GLEN OAKS ............. 02/10/17

2 10528 DEMOCRACY LN ........... 5 .. 3 .. 0 ....... POTOMAC ...... $855,000 .... Detached . 0.21 ......... 20854 ....... BELLS MILL VILLAGE ....... 02/24/17

3 9004 COPENHAVER DR ............ 5 .. 3 .. 2 ...... ROCKVILLE ..... $820,000 .... Detached . 0.38 ......... 20854 ............ COPENHAVER ........... 02/10/17

4 10505 TYLER TER .................... 4 .. 3 .. 0 ....... POTOMAC ...... $750,000 .... Detached . 0.32 ......... 20854 ....... BELLS MILL VILLAGE ....... 02/24/17

5 11504 KAREN DR .................... 5 .. 3 .. 0 ....... POTOMAC ...... $730,000 .... Detached . 0.34 ......... 20854 ..... LAKE NORMANDY ESTS .... 02/28/17

6 1895 MILBORO DR .................. 5 .. 2 .. 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $705,000 .... Detached . 0.22 ......... 20854 ........ POTOMAC WOODS ....... 02/24/17

7 10947 WHITERIM DR .............. 3 .. 2 .. 2 ....... POTOMAC ...... $689,000 .... Townhouse0.04 ......... 20854 .... FAWSETT FARMS MANOR ... 02/28/17

8 10905 WHITERIM DR .............. 3 .. 3 .. 1 ....... POTOMAC ...... $680,000 .... Townhouse0.05 ......... 20854 ............. WOODROCK ............ 02/28/17

Copyright 2017 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of March 15, 2017.

Photos by Deb Stevens/The AlmanacPotomac REAL ESTATEFebruary, 2017 Sales, $680,000~$865,000

In February 2017, 34 Potomac homes sold between $3,650,000-$360,000.

1 11824 Hunting Ridge Court — $865,000

3 9004 Copenhaver Drive— $820,000

5 11504 Karen Drive— $730,000

6 1895 Milboro Drive— $705,000

7 10947 Whiterim Drive— $689,000

8 10905 Whiterim Drive— $680,000


Whether scheduled orunexpected, the re-sulting stress, anxiety

and relevant recovery from hos-pital stays that include surgeryand rehabilitation can be man-aged with the right informationand advance planning, accordingto Jennifer Brown, director ofmarketing at Forest Hills of DC.

In her presentation, “A Hospital Stay inYour Future? Preparing for a Successful Re-covery and Transition Home,” Brown bringsher expertise and experience to PotomacCommunity Village’s April 20 meeting, tobe held at the Bolger Center.

“You can be swinging that tennis racketor golf club again, mastering that new dancecraze or just enjoying being back in your

regular routine, if you prepareyourself for the myriad decisionsyou will have to make to reach thebest outcome,” Brown said. “Andbe sure you enlist a companion orcheerleader to be a second set ofeyes and ears to help you keep itall straight.”

To achieve a good result, Brownemphasizes understanding insur-

ance to find and choose the best coveredoptions for the type of rehabilitation towhich one is entitled, and the facility toprovide it.

Brown has BS and M.Ed degrees in psy-chology and prior to coming to the ForestHills of DC (formerly The Methodist Homeof DC) almost six years ago, served at theFountains at Washington House and Medi-

cal Services of America, both in Virginia.PCV’s April 20 meeting takes place from

7-9 p.m. at the Bolger Center’ FranklinBuilding, 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac.Use Parking Lot #1.

Potomac Community Village is a non-profit network of neighbors and friendsgeared to enabling older Potomac residentsto age in place in their existing homes bycreating social connections and providingvolunteer services such as transportation,computer assistance and simple home re-pairs. For more information, to volunteeror get volunteer help, contact 240-221-1370, [email protected] check outwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org orw w w . F a c e b o o k . c o m /PotomacCommunityVillage.

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The Alzheimer’s Association’s MemoryCafes offer a fun and relaxed way forpeople living with early-stage memory lossto get connected with one another throughsocial events that promote interaction andcompanionship. The memory cafe inRockville (4860 Boiling Brook Parkway)operates the third Wednesday of eachmonth from 2:30-4 p.m. Pre-registration isrequired. Contact Lindsey Vajpeyi at 240-428-1342 or [email protected].

Suicide Grief Support Group. At JSSA,6123 Montrose Road, Rockville. Thisongoing bereavement support group is forthose who have lost a loved one to suicide.This group meets every first and thirdMonday. No charge. Pre-registration isrequired to attend. Call 301-816-2708.

Adult Bereavement Groups. Dates andtimes vary depending on group members.Hospice Care, 518 S. Fredrick Ave.,Gaithersburg. Peer driven support groupsin those in need of support. Free. ContactPenny Gladhill at 301-990-8904, [email protected].

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Beth Shalom Congregation’s ‘Guys Night Out’ and Seder Summit

More than 500 men fill the Beth Sholom sanctuary as part of the 2017 Guys Night Outand Seder Summit.

in America, we want to absorb inand participate in all of the won-derful things that happen inAmerica. At the same time, wewant to remain strong to our Jew-ish identity, heritage and values.The question for most Jews (otherthan ultra-Orthodox who still weara very distinct Jewish garb) is whatdoes it mean to dress like a Jew?What does it mean to wake upevery morning and, literally, as wedress, to be making Jewish deci-sions?

“Are there items (and Jewishdress in general) just meant to benegative identity markers (we areJewish because we dress differ-ently from non-Jews) or are therepositive spiritual and ethical les-sons behind the symbols of whatwe wear? There are fascinatingparallels to this discussion in Is-lam with Hijabs. The question ofminorities wearing their distinctdress and the balance betweenhealthy acculturation versus as-similation and loss of identity is fascinat-ing to me.”

Antine added, “I have been a part of this

wonderful men’s event from the beginning.It has been amazing to watch it grow overthe years. There is nothing more meaning-

ful than watching grandfathers, fathers andsons/grandsons enjoying a wonderfulevening centered around great food and

great learning. Passover is allabout passing our Jewish valuesfrom parent to child through theSeder. I think we live in a world,where fathers and son have feweropportunities to share this and thisprogram allows them to bond inthat way. Guys Night Out has alsogiven me the opportunity to meetand learn with so many wonder-ful people from our communitywho don’t otherwise come to ourShul. I will often be at the Giantand someone who I don’t recog-nize will say ‘Hey Rabbi Antine,You don’t know me but I know you…’ and I will complete the sen-tence ‘from Guys Night Out.’ It isa great bonding experience formen across the community fromall denominations. It is an eveningof unity around good food, drink,kindness and Torah study.

“The most meaningful GuysNight Out so far was last yearwhen my own father came for thefirst time. I spoke about some Jew-ish gifts and values that my father

gave to me. I did this in front of 500 of mybest friends. My dad was very touched.”

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Fourteen members of the PotomacSpeedskating Club competed atthe 2016-17 U.S. Short Track AgeGroup Nationals in Midland, Mich.

March 17-19, bringing home the NationalClub Championship title.

Based in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.,the team practices at Wheaton Ice Arenaand Cabin John Ice Rink. Potomac previ-ously won the national club championshiptitle in 2012 and was runner-up last year.The title is awarded to the club whose skat-ers earn the most points at Age Group Na-tionals.

Returning national champion HaileyChoi, of Oakton, Va., broke national recordsin all four distances in the Junior D Ladiesdivision, for 11- and 12-year-old skaters:333 meter, 500 meter, 777 meter and 1000meter. She earned first place overall in thedivision. Altogether, Choi has won the over-all national title for her age division threetimes for short track and four times for longtrack, including last month at the U.S. LongTrack Age Group Nationals in Lake Placid,N.Y. In addition to the four short track na-tional records, Choi currently holds threeU.S. outdoor long track records.

Returning national champion BrandonKim, of Fairfax, Va., broke his own nationalrecord in the 500 meter in the Junior CMen’s division, for 13- and 14-year-old skat-ers. He now holds national records in allfour distances in the division: 500 meter,777 meter, 1000 meter and 1500 meter. LastDecember, Kim won first place overallamong men at the 2016-17 U.S. Short TrackJunior Championships in Kearns, Utah. Kimalso competed at the World Junior ShortTrack Championships in Innsbruck, Austria,in January, 2017, where he won a bronzemedal in the 3000 meter relay, setting a newU.S. junior record.

Together, Choi and Kim set five of theseven new national records made at the U.S.Short Track Age Group Nationals, whichtook place at Midland Civic Arena.

The team was led by Head Coach SimonCho, who joined Potomac in May 2016, fol-lowing a career as a short track speedskater.Cho won a bronze medal in the 5000 meterrelay in the 2010 Winter Olympics and wasthe 2011 World Champion in the 500 meter.

Other results from Potomac skaters in-clude:

❖ Russell Riehl won the bronze medal inthe 50 to 59-year-old Master skaters divi-sion.

❖ Faith Kim placed second in the JuniorA Ladies division, for 17-to-29-year-olds.

❖ Andrew Heo won the national title inthe Junior B Men’s division, for 15- and 16-year-olds.

❖ Andrew Kim earned 2nd place overallin the Junior C Men’s division.

❖ For Junior C Ladies, Ava Fradlin, ReneeMiller and Samantha Leventis earned 4th,5th and 7th places overall.

❖ Shawn Kim and Christian Kim finished1st and 3rd, respectively in the Junior DMen’s division, for 11- and 12-year-old skat-ers

❖ Jing-Kye “Mathew” Yen finished 2ndand Benjamin Sullivan, 8, the youngestcompetitor at the meet, placed 9th in theJunior E Men’s division, for skaters fromseven to 10 years old.

❖ Kyungeun“Cindy” Jang won 4th placein the Junior E Ladies division.

To be eligible to compete at nationals,skaters must earn a qualifying time that isless than 120 percent of the current nationalrecord in any distance in their age division.

More than 160 skaters from around thecountry raced in the event.

In addition to the 14 skaters who com-peted at Age Group Nationals, Potomacmembers Aaron Heo, Shaner LeBauer andRoen Riehl competed at the American CupIII competition, also held at Midland CivicArena the same weekend, finishing 2nd, 3rdand 14th overall, respectively. American CupIII is one of a series of races used to deter-mine overall national rankings for the sea-son and to qualify for selection for the U.S.World Cup Team and the Olympic trials.

The Potomac Speedskating Club welcome skatersof all ages and abilities. The club offers a free trialsession as well as a discounted rate for a learn-to-speedskate package. For more information about theclub, visit www.potomacspeedskating.org or [email protected].

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Newbridge Drive. Jennifer Brown’s presentation“A Hospital Stay in Your Future? Preparing for aSuccessful Recovery and Transition Home.” Visitwww.potomaccommunityvillage.org/ for more.

BEGINS APRIL 24Job Search Training for Seniors. 9 a.m.-4

p.m. JCA’s Career Gateway Program can helphone a resume, polish networking andinterviewing skills, use Internet job searchresources more effectively, and turn age andexperience to an advantage. Each session of theCareer Gateway features 30 hours of small-group classroom instruction over five days,comprehensive take-home materials, practicalexercises, and a long-term mentor. $75. SessionV takes place April 24, 26, 28, May 1 and 3,2017. Call Ellen Greenberg at 301-255-4215 oremail [email protected].

THROUGH APRILHost Families Needed. The Big Train is looking

for families to share their homes with a BigTrain player during the 2017 season. Playersstay with families from late May through lateJuly or early August. Contact Emily Waldman [email protected] or Anne Fletcher [email protected].

Saturday FireTen people were displaced and a dog died due to a residential fire at theCongressional County Club on April 1. Fifty firefighters responded to theblaze which originated on the first floor, according to the MontgomeryCounty Fire and Rescue Service.

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Email announcements [email protected] is Thursday at noon. Photos arewelcome.

Potomac teen Marie-JoséeBourelly is in the cast of Neil Simon’sBrighton Beach Memoirs playing in The-ater J, 1529 16th Street, NWWashington, DC, from April 5-May 7.

People Notes

Email announcements [email protected] is Thursday at noon. Photos arewelcome.

Alyssa Weiss, of Potomac, is one of13 members of the Yale field hockeyteam named to the NFHCA NationalAcademic Squad for the 2016 season.Weiss, a senior, attended WinstonChurchill High School.

Olivia Liu, of Potomac, has beenawarded the Rachel Carson Scholarshipby Green Mountain College (Poultney,Vt.).

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See Bridge, Page 7

See Fit, Page 7

By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

At 7 a.m. each weekday, a groupof Del Ray seniors meet atStarbucks to embark on a brisk,45-minute walk. The women re-

turn to their starting point for coffee andconversation. Their goal is to stay active andsocially engaged.

“Even those of us who’ve never exercisedand aren’t necessarily fit enjoy our walks,”said Joyce Herrington, one of the groupmembers. “It’s mostly social and we enjoyit. The fact that we’re getting some exer-cise is a bonus.”

Late last month, representatives fromGo4Life, a program created by the NationalInstitute on Aging (NIA), held a pilot work-shop in Potomac, Md., that was designedto test methods for motivating older adultsto increase their physical activity. Workshopparticipants were from Potomac Commu-nity Village, one of several Go4Life partnerorganizations of seniors who are helping todesign strategies to engage seniors in exer-cise programs.

Sheila Moldover, Potomac CommunityVillage Communications Chair believes thatlocal seniors can benefit from Go4Life.

“We’re going to include some easy andsimple flexibility, balance and strength ex-ercises at each of our Potomac CommunityVillage meetings, and distribute Go4Lifematerials to our members, including tothose who are already exercising,” she said.“We want to encourage everyone to pay at-tention to their balance, flexibility andstrength as well as to endurance. We seethat as enabling us to age in place, to thrivein place, and be healthy and active.”

Go4Life, an exercise and physical activ-ity campaign from the National Institute onAging (NIA) at the National Institutes ofHealth (NIH), is designed to help those whoare over 50 incorporate exercise and physi-cal activity into their daily lives.

“We want people to know that it’s nevertoo late to start an exercise program, andwe focus on four types of exercise: strength,endurance balance and flexibility,” said

age so that will keep dementia at bay inyour old age. Exercise is not only for yourphysical health, but also your cognitivehealth.”

A well-rounded exercise program shouldinclude exercises that focus on aerobic ex-ercise, flexibility, muscular strength andmuscular endurance, and balance, says Su-san P Thompson, Ph.D., assistant dean,Health Physical Education at Northern Vir-ginia Community College.

“Cardiovascular exercises should be donemost days of the week for a minimum of20-30 minutes,” she said. “Walking, swim-ming, cycling, dancing, hiking and any ac-tivity that uses your large muscles in a con-tinuous movement will increase your heartrate and improve circulation.”

Stretching and moving your jointsthrough their range of motion will keep thejoints lubricated and less stiff. “Stretchingwill also help decrease pain and stiffness inthe back, neck, hip and feet,” said Thomp-son. “For the sportsman it will increase yourpower and ability to improve your followthrough motion. For the hiker, it will let youlift your arms and legs higher. You canstretch daily. Yoga and dance are activities

Stephanie Dailey of the Go4Life programat the NIA. “It’s important that they’re do-ing all four components. Older adults cangain a lot from exercising. In fact, peoplehave a lot more to lose by not exercisingthan by starting exercising.”

WHEN BEGINNING an exercise program,Dailey recommends guidelines establishedby the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention.

“About 150 minutes per week of moder-ate activity is recommended for adults,” shesaid. “If you are going to start a fitness pro-gram, see your doctor first.”

For older adults exercise is important formaintaining function, physical strength andfitness, managing and preventing diseases,improving your mood and giving you moreenergy.

In spite of a popular misconception, olderadults can gain strength and improve their

muscles with these exercises, says personaltrainer Christian Elliot, CEO, Founder TRUEHealth and Wholeness in Arlington, Va. “Iwork with people who are in their 60s, 70s,80s and 90s and I’ve never met a personwho couldn’t improve their fitness,” he said.“We’re not going to stop aging, but you cancertainly slow it.”

Elliot recalls a client who was in her late50s who didn’t have a history of physicalfitness, but wanted to get in shape. “Shehas hit some of the most phenomenal mile-stones, like being able to hold a 12-minuteplank, do 50 push-ups and five push-upson one arm,” he said.

FOR THOSE WHO are new to fitness,there is good news. “There’s a lot of evi-dence that middle age is a great time to getfit,” said Julie Ries, Ph.D, professor of physi-cal therapy at Marymount University. “Youwant to be active and healthy in your middle

By Shirley Ruhe

The Connection

Dark clouds and heavy rain didn’t deter the 91/2 tables of duplicate bridge players fromshowing up at Madison Senior Center in

Arlington on Friday, March 31. Complete silenceenvelops the room as furrowed brows concentrateon the cards in their hands. An occasional “both ofthe kings are off” or “I knew I should have stayedhome” penetrates the silence.

Mike Zane, coordinator of the group and an Ameri-can Contract Bridge League (ACBL) certified direc-tor said, “we’ve been going ... well, it’s got to be atleast 10 years.” Zane said that bridge was big in the

1930s-60s. “If you watch any old film, even a warfilm, you’d see a bridge game. Even Ian Flemingplayed the Earl of Sandwich in a James Bond film.But,” he continued, “it’s lost its flavor.”

Zane said it used to be that in the military acad-emies the two required extracurricular classes wereballroom dancing and bridge, two important socialskills.

Zane looks around the room and pulls out a longcomputer sheet of names. “The players at the tablesgo up (clockwise) and the board goes down (counter-

Bridge Sharpens Mental SkillsDuplicate bridgeplayers concentrateon their next move atthe regular ACBL-sanctioned gamesheld Friday morningsfrom 10 a.m.-2 p.m.at Madison SeniorCenter.

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Exercises for strength, endurance,balance and aerobics are key.Fit for the Golden Years

Members of thePotomac CommunityVillage attend a work-shop on the Go4Lifeprogram, which wasdesigned to help thosewho are over 50incorporate exerciseand physical activityinto their daily lives.

Photo by Sheila Moldover

“The most important thing is to find an exercise

or activity that you enjoy. If you enjoy what you

are doing, you will be more likely to continue.”— Susan P Thompson, Ph.D., Northern Virginia Community College.


Senior Living

By Eden Brown

The Connection

More than a half-dozen localwomen recently answeredthe question: What can yousay about retirement? Jamie

Usrey, who was a teacher in the ArlingtonCounty Public School system for 20 years,is hardly letting a lot of grass grow underher feet.

She said, “I feel a little embarrassed whenI say I am retired when I look at people whoare still working hard … like Hillary Clinton.I am enjoying being able to be outside more— biking, playing tennis, working in theyard, going for walks with friends and tak-ing more trips to see national parks wherewe can hike through the beauty of nature. Ihave more time to exercise … love thosezumba classes … and read.

“I love doing Reading Recovery “light”with three kids where I feel I am kind ofstill ‘working’ but don’t have to go to meet-ings or write up long reports. I do want tofind a way to be more helpful in makingour government work better ... next week.Lots to still do and lots to still see.”

Jan Heininger says she is “happier thanever with even more travel, near daily longbike rides, daily mile swims in the summer,and far more time for reading lots and lotsof books. I also get to spend far more timeat our beach house where I can more easilyavoid politics.”

Ruth Neikirk said: “Retire? I never didretire. I stay busy. It’s good to stay busy.”

Karen Smagala said: “I’m busier than Iever have been since retirement, and I’menjoying life so much more. My blood pres-sure went down when I stopped working.People who aren’t retired think that retired

people have all this time: but I don’t havemore time. I had to stop saying ‘yes’ topeople who thought I had free time. I dothe Master Gardener program and I workat the library in the tool shed two hours aweek.”

Sheridan Collins said: “Busier than ever!Docenting at the Textile Museum providescontinuing education for the brain, tennisand gym keep me fit, and this year moretime on politicking helps maintain a healthyattitude. And then there’s grandmotheringrequiring lots of travel. All good!”

Mary Lanaras said: “Retirement is like:everyday is a snow day!”

Joanna Cameron said: “Retirement?There is no such word! If you retire, youstop moving, and if you stop moving, youget old. Retirement is just a word signify-ing that your priorities have shifted to onesthat are all about enjoying what you love,getting outside more and relishing thethings that make you happy. Staying inmotion above all.”

For many women, retirement is a foreignconcept: they didn’t necessarily work out-side the home earning a salary from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lanaras worked to home school her chil-dren until middle school and helped herhusband, Charles, with his real estate busi-ness. And then there are people like FloBroussard, 88, an Arlington resident from1960 until she moved to Goodwin House afew years ago: she responded by saying:“Retirement? I’m a lifelong volunteer. I havevolunteered for WETA, The White House,Alexandria Hospital, and several other or-ganizations. Then when I ‘retired’ toGoodwin House, I still volunteer, doingplantings and making crafts for sale to ben-efit local charities.”

And there she was on April 2 at the Rehy-dration Salts project at Temple Beth El.

Doing what one wants.

Women in Retirement?Busier than Ever


Senior Living

The Montgomery CountyCouncil passed Bill 42-16on March 7, which will pro-

vide a tax credit for people who areover 65 years of age and who either:

❖ Have owned and lived in thedwelling that they own for at least40 consecutive years, or

❖ are retired from one of the UnitedStates’ armed forces (Air Force, Army,Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy).

The owner who is 65 or over andwho has owned and lived in thedwelling for at least 40 consecutiveyears must be on the deed for theproperty. An owner who is 65 orover and is a military retiree mustbe on the deed for the property.

Not all owners must be over 65,just the one that meets the require-ments above. Not all owners musthave owned and lived in the dwell-ing for at least 40 consecutive years,just the one that meets the require-ments above. Not all owners mustbe retired from the U. S. armedforces, just the one that meets therequirements above.

This bill will provide a 20 percentcredit, on county property taxes only,only for owner-occupied dwellingsfor which at least one of the ownersmeet the eligibility requirements. Thecredit is granted for five consecutiveyears, and the credit is not availableafter that five-year period.

There is only one credit; if anowner is 65 or over and has ownedand lived in the same dwelling forat least 40 consecutive years, andthat owner is also a military retiree,the tax credit is still a 20 percenttax credit on county property taxesonly, for five consecutive years.

“Dwelling” refers to the entireproperty, not just the home on theland; it includes the land. The as-sessment on a dwelling is thereforethe assessment that is shown on thetax bill, as this includes both thehome and the land.

Council Passes SeniorProperty Tax Credit

For owners that are at least 65years of age and have owned andlived in the same dwelling for at least40 consecutive years, the tax creditis only available if the dwelling hasan assessment of $650,000 or less,at the time of the application for thecredit. If the dwelling is assessed atmore than $650,000, then the prop-erty is not an eligible property, andno credit will be granted.

For owners that are at least 65years of age and are military retir-ees the tax credit is only available ifthe dwelling has an assessment of$500,000 or less, at the time of theapplication for the credit. If thedwelling is assessed at more than$500,000, then the property is notan eligible property, and no creditwill be granted.

An application must be made eachyear for the tax credits. The appli-cations will be due on April 1, be-fore the tax year that begins on July1 of the same calendar year. Taxyears begin on July 1 — the 2017tax year begins on July 1, 2017.

For 2017 taxes only, applicationswill be accepted until Sept. 1, 2017.To receive a credit for 2017 taxes,one must apply by Sept.1, 2017.

For all other tax years, one mustapply by April 1.

This tax credit will not be issuedon the annual property tax bill thatis sent in July, instead it will be cal-culated and issued on a subsequentrevision of your tax bill, with the taxcredit appearing as a line item de-duction on the bill.

The revised bill amount will beavailable by calling MC311 (dial311 if in the county, and dial 240-777-0311 if calling from outside ofMontgomery County).

Please mail your application to:Department of Finance, Division

of Treasury; Attn: Bill 42-16 TaxCredit; 255 Rockville Pike, Suite L-15; Rockville, MD 20850

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Senior Living

By John Byrd

Blissful retirement often validatesof the old homily: “Busy handsmean happy hearts.”

On this point, it is hard to imag-ine a more fruitful environment than thehome of Kirby and Helen Thornton, two 70-something retirees who recently completedfocused renovations to a log cabin stylehome in Lorton they have occupied for morethan 20 years.

The changes were all about tweaking toeven higher relevance aspects of the homethat had gradually become a sources of dis-tinctively personal satisfaction to both se-niors.

Kirby Thornton, a former electrical engi-neer, has been exploring his passion forwoodworking for many years. HelenThornton, a one time research analyst, rev-els in creating shimmering objets d’artefrom fused glass. When not pursuing theirhobbies, the couple might otherwise befound taking in the scenery from the wide,rustic-style front porch that now graces thehome’s front elevation.

For all the quiet simplicity that aboundsin every direction though, the Thornton’slifestyle accommodation has been decadesin the making, beginning with purchasingthe 2,900 sq foot house and garage in thelate 1990s.

“We were attracted to the relaxed ambi-ance of a log home,” Kirby Thornton said.“There were changes we wanted to makefrom the first, but since we were both busy,modifications would have to occur inphases.”

The first step was acquiring more stor-age space.

As Kirby Thornton tells it, the couple hiredFoster Remodeling Solutions of Lorton toremove an unneeded balcony, add a floorabove the open garage and apportion thespace for storage and other uses to be de-termined.

Soon Kirby Thornton decided that thewindowless garage loft would work fine asa place to take up woodworking. He hadactually purchased a lathe from the home’sprevious owner. Helen Thornton, seeing theloft’s potentials as a studio, acquired a kilnand began fusing glass.

The pursuit of one’s muse being all-ab-sorbing, the pair spent little time worryingabout the fact that the workspace providedzero natural light, or that it was hard tostand erect under the four foot high ceilingthat dominated much of the floorspace.

About the only change to the physical

space in this interval was the introductionof a partition designed to keep wood duston Kirby Thornton’s side of the studio.

Even so, as full retirement dawned, bothsaw there was now time to reconsider thelarger “wish list” of remodeling preferences.

“We knew we would have to change thestudio roof line to get the head room andnatural light we wanted,” Kirby Thorntonsaid. “About this time, Helen was lookinginto front porch ideas in log home maga-zines. We sketched out several designs ofwhat we thought we wanted. That’s whenwe called Foster Remodeling back in.”

But the first surprise inspired anotherpause: Turned out the front porch seen asspanning the entire front elevation couldn’tbe built because of its proximity to a partof the home’s septic system.

“The symmetry, the curb appeal, was im-portant to us,” Helen Thornton said. “Wewanted a balanced facade on both the houseand the garage. We were kind of at a loss.”Fortunately, Foster’s team led by ChrisArnold came up with an innovative solu-tion.

Foster’s architectural concept call for afaux peak on the main house at exactly thesame pitch as the one above the garagewhich is, in turn, reinforced by the peak ofa front-facing archway that defines theground-level entrance to the porch.

A porch swing occupying the far cornernow fleshes-out the portrait of a restful care-free idyll amidst flowers and trees. For anexpanded view, there’s a large Velux sky-light overhead.

Underfoot, a flagstone patio lends colorand texture, a natural tonal complement tothe dark-stained log siding. Kirby Thorntonsays the couple selected the color palates

at a nearby stone yard over several days,and played with combinations until theyfound what they wanted.

Rough-hewn timbers, the handiwork ofFoster master carpenter Mike Borman, isintegral to the aesthetics of a new front el-evation that is both inviting and whimsi-cal. Red cedar trim and molding, mean-while, provide sympathetic color accents.

To fashion studio space useful to all, Fos-ter found a way to elevate the headroom tofully six feet, freeing up all 770 square feetof floorspace. A front-facing dormer featur-ing a pair of double hung windows invitesgenerous southerly light. Kirby’s wood shop— equipped with a lathe, a drill press andtable saw — is tucked snugly behind a newpartition. Helen Thornton uses two kilns toproduce her work.

Matching the logs needed to “pop up” thesecond level also entailed a close examina-tion of existing details.

“We spent quite a while researching op-tions with various vendors, which is a chal-lenge when you’re working with a 30-year-old exterior,” said project manager ChrisArnold.

Summarizing the well-planned lifestyleshift, Kirby Thornton says the couple arefrequently in the studio at the same time.

A window in the interior partition allowseach spouse to witness the other’s progress,if so inclined. It’s a working environment,but also a place of interaction and play.

The distinctive by-products of theThornton’s labors are mostly donated tofriends, children and grandchildren. KirbyThornton is keen on picture frames andbook cases; Helen Thornton recently com-pleted a glass bird bath.

“This is a very sweet place to be spend-

Retirees find specialsatisfactions in pair ofart studios, and frontporch with view.

Elaboratinga Log Cabin

Underfoot, a flagstone patio lendssetting-appropriate color andtexture. The Velux skylight allowsneeded available light.

Rough-hewn timbers — the handiwork of Foster master carpenter Mike Borman — is integral to the aesthet-ics of a new front elevation that is both inviting and whimsical. Red cedar trim and molding provides sympa-thetic color accents.

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ing this time in our lives, “Kirby Thorntonsaid. “Perfect in fact.”

Foster Remodeling Solutions will be hold-ing an open house in its expanded designand selection center Saturday, April 22 from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be three semi-nars. A workshop on Aging-In-Place will beheld at 1 p.m. The design center is locatedat 7211-H Telegraph Square Drive, Lorton,VA 22079. To RSVP call: 703/550-1371, orcontact us at www.fosterremodeling.com

John Byrd ([email protected]) has beenwriting about home improvement for 30 years.


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Mike Zane, coordina-tor of the Fridaymorning duplicatebridge group at Madi-son Senior Center andan ACBL certifieddirector, says he ishoping to copy Euro-pean schools and getbridge into Americanhigh schools. “That’sthe only way it willsurvive.”Photo by Shirley Ruhe/

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Bridge Sharpens Mental Skills

Fit for Golden Yearswhich focus on stretching.”

Improved muscular strength andendurance will allow you to doeveryday tasks with less energywith less chance of injury, advisesThompson. “Leg strength will en-able you to walk faster, get up anddown from chairs with more ease,”she said. “For resistance, [you canuse] hand weights, resistancebands, weight machines, waterwalking and exercise or your ownbody weight. Resistance trainingshould be done two-three times aweek working the major muscles.Pilates and other floor work focus

clockwise.)” He explains eachplayer has 13 cards and you playwith a partner against the othertwo players at your table. Thehighest card wins. Each table willrotate and play the same set ofcards. The object is 24 hands or24 problems to solve. “It’s the easi-

est game in the world.”The duplicate bridge group plays

on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,about the time it takes to play onegame with a half hour lunch break.Zane says he started playingbridge because his mother, father,and sister played. “Bridge takes

four people.”In European high schools every

student is required to take bridgeaccording to Zane. “I am interestedin getting bridge into schools inAmerica. That’s the only way it willsurvive.”

on the core muscles.”Balance training is important to

prevent falls, one of the leadingcauses of death and disability inthe senior population. “Althoughmuscular strength, muscular en-durance, flexibility and cardiovas-cular exercises contribute to bet-ter balance, specific balance train-ing is focused on body awareness,controlling your center of gravity,being able to navigate your envi-ronment and react quickly,” saidThompson. “The most importantthing is to find an exercise or ac-tivity that you enjoy. If you enjoywhat you are doing, you will bemore likely to continue.


Senior Living

By John Byrd

Two years ago, Jeff and JennyHerre, both retired, were livingin a five-level townhouse in OldTown Alexandria with a view of

the river. Long-term residents, they weresatisfied with all the house had to offer.They collected art and fine furniture andtheir periodic renovations over several yearshad extended all the way to the attic.

As they approached their 70s, however,they questioned how much effort theywanted to expend getting from room toroom.

“We were wondering aloud whether we’dstill want to be climbing five flights of stairsin 10 years,” Jeff Herre said. “That’s whenwe began thinking about downsizing, andways we might concentrate our primary liv-ing needs on one level.”

As the research got under way, Jeff Herresaw that cost would inevitably play a rolein their choices. One-level structures in andaround Old Town were appreciably beyondthe family budget. Looking further out oftown, the options boiled down to: a) pur-chase a ready-to-occupy home which wouldcome at a higher price; or b) find an olderhome with renovation potential that couldbe shaped into a place brimming with per-sonal style.

The latter course would entail finding acreative design/build team with whom onecould collaborate closely.

After assessing available northern Virginiaproperties for several months, a Realtor in-

troduced the Herres to a home in HollinHills, a community of some 450 houses inHybla Valley. Hollin Hills is renowned inarchitectural circles — even listed in thehistoric record as one of the first communi-ties in the U.S. to feature modern architec-ture exclusively, mid-century modern inparticular.

“In the 1950s, most progressive modernhomes were owner-commissioned,” said

ceiling exposed brick hearth with a masonryniche designed for firewood. To the left, afloor-to-ceiling bookcase and an odd chan-delier. Straight ahead, an open stairwelldescending to ground level.

Further back, a door leading to the mas-ter suite, which included the original 70-square-foot tile-clad bathroom. Two closetsless than two feet deep provided the onlywardrobe accommodation.

While floor-to-ceiling windows dominat-ing the eastern and western wall elevationsboasted a dramatic view of surroundingwoodland, the Herres also soon learned thatmuch of the glazing was single pane.

Herre’s question for Lataille from the startwas right to the point: “Can you make thechanges we want within our budget?”

Topping Herre’s wish-list: an open planwith places for art display that will workwell for entertaining; design that allows thecouple to mainly live on one level; a mas-ter bath with a walk-in shower and a newpowder room; additional storage; a visu-ally compelling interior design; replacementof single pane windows with insulateddouble-ply thermal glass.

“There have been significant develop-ments in open floor plan design in recentyears,” Lataille said. “Part of this is drivenby demand: more people want spaces thatallow for both privacy and easy interaction.”

A kitchen-centric floorplan a popular op-tion for a home’s primary living space, andoffered a practical solution for amateur chefJenny Herre, who enjoys regaling guestswith her original dishes while otherwisefully engaging in the party all around her.

“We thought an open kitchen would re-ally work in this house,” Jeff Herre said,“but we needed to see well-developed ideas

before moving forward with the purchase.”Enter Jon Benson, Sun Design’s lead de-

signer, master craftsman with several pub-lished books on woodworking to his credit.

“When you’re removing kitchen walls, thegoal is to develop a space plan that meetsall functional requirements, yet really sup-ports the room aesthetically,” Benson said.“That’s why it’s important to design eleva-tions that present an appropriate combina-tion of color, texture and tone.”

On this score, Benson designed a cook topisland and dining counter perfectly posi-tioned between the dining room and theseating area around the fireplace.

Light maple Shaker-style cabinet facingscombined with quartz Caesarstone countersurfaces present clean lines and reinforcethe light, accessible ambiance of a roomsurrounded by windows.

Collectibles from India, Lebanon and Bra-zil are now on view in Benson-designed dis-play spaces.

“This really feels like our home now,” saidJeff Herre. “We’ve made the transition wewanted, and are pleased with it.”

In 1950s, Hollin Hills was a mecca for cutting-edge housing design; 60 years later,mid-century modern is a resurgent style ripe for nuanced improvements.

Mid-Century Classic for Artful One-level Living

At slightly over 900square feet, theprimary living areathe Herre’s remod-eled home in HollinHills is comparativelysmall. But designerJon Benson’s wallelevations employtexture and colorthat make the spacefeel expansive.

Photos by Greg Hadley

Light maple Shaker-style cabinets combinedwith quartz Caesar- stone counter surfacesreinforce the ambiance of a light-filled room.

Roger Lataille, a design con-sultant at Sun Design Remod-eling. “But Hollin Hills was anentire development focusedon the advanced architecturalconcepts that emerged afterWorld War II.”

Part of the enduring appealwas that architect CharlesGoodman and landscape ar-chitect Dan Kiley had sitedeach Hollin Hills residence tomaximize privacy. Eventhough lots are seldom morethan one acre, it’s difficult foryour neighbor to see you fromtheir house, and vice versa.

“We loved the wooded set-ting right away,” said JeffHerre. “The problem was, thehouse itself didn’t look likeanything we’d want to livein.”

For starters, there were theobstructed sight lines startingfrom the front entrance. Walk-ing in, one looked left at inte-rior drywall that defined theparameters of a 10-foot-by-10-foot galley kitchen. To theimmediate right, a floor-to-

Sun Design Remodeling frequently spon-sors design and remodeling seminars aswell as tours of recently remodeledhomes. Headquartered in Burke, the SunDesign also maintains an office inMcLean. Sun Design will be sponsoringan open house in a recently remodeledhome on April 29 and 30 from 11a.m.to 5 p.m. daily. For more information:www.SunDesignInc.com

John Byrd ([email protected]) hasbeen writing about home improvement for30 years.

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