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By Susan Belford

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“I always wanted to be a Dad andmy son is the most importantperson in my life. He is the onewho convinced me to speak be-

fore you and tell you the impact that Adop-tions Together has made on our lives.” saidMarc Blumenstein. He recounted the storyof the adoption of his son Zachery — nowa college student studying in Europe — asphotos were displayed before the sell-outcrowd at the “Taste in Potomac” Saturdayevening.

The event, held at the Bolger Center inPotomac, featured an assortment of foodfrom more than 30 area restaurants. Sam-plings included passed appetizers as wellas lamb chops from Sugo Cicchetti, GreekSalad from Tally Ho, grilled shrimp fromNot Your Average Joe’s Mussels from TheGrilled Oyster Company, Key Lime Pie fromThe Market at River Falls and Ahi tuna andbutterscotch pudding from the SummerHouse.

While the crowd mixed and mingled, they

had opportunities to bid on numerous si-lent auction items that included travel geta-ways, items for the home, dining certifi-cates, entertainment, sports memorabiliaand “Pamper Yourself” gift certificates.

Master of Ceremonies Leon Harris openedthe ceremonies with a message of the mean-ingful work of Adoptions Together. He andB.J Jennings led the live auction, askingpeople to open their hearts and their wal-lets. Harris said, “You wouldn’t be whereyou are if you hadn’t had someone supportyou and help you along the way. These kidsdon’t have that — and we are here to dosomething about it.”

Janice Goldwater, founder of AdoptionsTogether, announced three “2016 ShiningStar” honorees for their contributions to the

organization — and shared vignettes abouteach honoree. There were Judy Sebring,Adoptions Together board member andTaste in Potomac committee member; DavidTrone, co-founder and president of TotalWine & More; and Robert Collins, founderand managing director of the Collins Invest-ment Group. All have dedicated their timeand talents to the Adoptions Together cause.

“I was so fortunate to be adopted by mybeloved parents, Seymour and JaneLichtman,” said Sebring. “I learned first-hand the power of a loving and committedforever family. It’s a safe place, being witha family — and children need this security.”

Another announcement was that Adop-tions Together is rolling out the new nameof FamilyWorks Together; however, their

adoption services will remain as AdoptionsTogether.

“The deepening of our education, train-ing and counseling services throughFamilyWorks Together is an opportunity toserve struggling families who have beentouched by adoption, as well as familiesstruggling in the school or community en-vironment or with challenging mentalhealth conditions,” Goldwater said. “Thischange will give us access to new partnersand new approaches, as well as allow us toprovide additional services to communitiesof great need.”

To learn more about Adoptions Togetherand FamilyWorks Together go towww.adoptionstogether.org.

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“This past year, ‘LivingClassrooms’ touched thelives of 35,000 childrenand young adults who

are struggling to succeed against terribleodds,” said Potomac native Thaya Taylor,vice president of development for the Liv-ing Classrooms Foundation. “We dedicateourselves to transforming lives through ex-periential learning — learning by doing.What began with one program Baltimorehas grown into dozens of programs in Wash-ington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.”

Founded 31 years ago in Baltimore, theLiving Classrooms Foundation educations,inspires and prepares young adults andfamilies for better lives through communitydevelopment, workforce preparation andlife-skills training. Youngsters engage inhands-on learning through educational pro-grams, environmental, health and wellnessexperiences. There is a special emphasis onserving students who live in high-risk envi-ronments by giving them the tools and in-spiration to be successful in today’s world.The 350-person staff is supported by almost9,000 volunteers.

To support the DC Living Classroom ini-tiatives, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser will beheld on Oct. 14. Held on the D.C. water-front near the National’s stadium, the “Nightat the Yards” will feature music by Squar-ing the Circle and Friends, a quartet that

will deliver a tribute to Stevie Wonder,Psycho Killers with their interpretation ofpunk, funk, and rock legends and world–acclaimed saxophonist Ron Holloway willget the party started. One of the highlightsof the evening will be a performance by theLiving Classrooms’ Queen Beez — a pro-gram which inspires girls to express them-selves through song and dance.

In addition to Living Classrooms’ ongo-ing operational needs, “Night at the Yards”will also help to raise capital funds to com-plete an educational campus located in TheYards on the Anacostia waterfront. The newbuilding will house a workforce develop-ment center, a STEM environmental edu-cation center, a computer technology cen-ter, and job-training culinary center and aworkshop for the Fresh Start Program.

The “Night at the Yards” will feature foodfrom more than 30 restaurants as well aswine and beer. Local businessmen AdamGreenberg and David Trone are supporting

the fundraiser with food from PotomacPizza and wine and beer from Total Wine &More. The evening will also include a si-lent auction and the ambiance of a nightunder the stars.

“After I learned about Living Classrooms,I was completely bowled over by the pas-sion of each person involved with it,”Potomac’s Bridgit Fried said. “When Ilearned all they do to support children andfamilies — and to change their lives for thebetter, I wanted to become involved withthis amazing organization. Now I’m fortu-nate to be working with Living Classroomsand learning more about the amazing tal-ents and dedication of the staff — as wellas the determination of the children andyoung adults they support. It is truly inspir-ing.”

Living Classrooms was the brainstorm oftwo teachers who felt that students learnbest by doing. Their first project was the

building of the Lady Maryland, a ship de-signed to take underprivileged studentsfrom Baltimore out to experience the Chesa-peake Bay. Many of the students had neverbeen on a boat and their only experiencewith the Bay was looking at it. Building theLady Maryland taught the students practi-cal skills, teamwork, the environment, ecol-ogy and leadership skills.

In 2002, Living Classrooms opened TheCrossroads, a charter middle-school serv-ing 150 students from 5th through 8thgrades in inner-city Baltimore. Living Class-rooms began managing the CommodoreJohn Rodgers pre-K-8th grade school in2010 and three years later; this school wasnamed one of the nation’s top five turn-around schools.

In the D.C. area, Living Classrooms pro-vides enrichment, after-school and summer

By Susan Belford

The Almanac

Ten years ago, Reina Offut Prattlaunched the first Potomac Pilatesstudio in a tiny space next to Big

Wheel Bikes in the back of the Potomac Vil-lage Shopping Center. She was the first inthe area to feature Pilates on a reformer.

“There have been many changes in thefitness industry since the inception ofPotomac Pilates in 2006,” said Pratt. “Backthen, boutique fitness studios were not evena ‘thing.’ Our initial hurdle was educatingpeople where we fit in the market and whythey could possibly need a group fitnessclass outside of a gym environment. Fast-forward 10 years and everyone now attends

a boutique fitness studio for one workouttype or another.”

As her classes filled, Pratt slowly grew tobecome a mainstream exercise and meet-ing place in Potomac Village. She contin-ued to add classes and attract new clientsuntil she ran out of space in her tiny abode.“After five successful years of growth andrefining the business model, PotomacPilates moved into the Potomac Tennis Clubin January of 2011,” she said. “Next,Potomac Pilates expanded in 2012 to North-west D.C. with its first satellite location inthe Palisades. Potomac Pilates opened in itsthird location in the spring of 2013 in ChevyChase, Md. In the summer of 2015, PotomacPilates rebranded to become Rock The Re-former Pilates or more simply RTR Pilates.The purpose of the rebrand was to prepareto expand nationally. In the fall of 2015,RTR Pilates opened two new studios, onein McLean, Va. and one in Highlands Ranch,Colo.”

“Night at the Yards”to benefit foundation.

Local Residents Support ‘Living Classrooms’

Formerly known asPotomac Pilates.

RTR Pilates Celebrates 10th Anniversary

See RTF Pilates, Page 13

Leyla Ghorbani and Dr. MonicaParham at the RTR Pilates cel-ebration.

Pilates Instructors Lindsey Craneand Micheon Cahill

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Youths aboard the Half Shell.

“Living Classrooms” participants at the DCFresh Tech Competition.

See ‘Living Classroom,’ Page 13

RTR Pilates returned to the PotomacVillage leaving the Potomac Tennis Clubin March of 2016. They took over thesecond floor of the Potomac Promenadeshopping center. This new headquartershouses a 1700-square-foot studio, dedi-

cated retail shop, six administrative of-fices and an instructor development lab.

Over the years, Pratt realized that sim-plification was the way to go. The busi-ness exclusively teaches Pilates on theReformer and she has chosen not to ex


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WMCCA President

Well, what I can say? I’ve got bigshoes to fill as WMCCA Presi-dent Susanne Lee finishes herterm this month, but thank

goodness Susanne will remain a wise andtrusted member of the WMCCA board of di-rectors as immediate past president and chair-person of the Committee on Planning and Zon-ing. Picking up from Susanne’s last president’sletter, I’d like to reiterate that while WMCCAis not a political body, we are most definitely

committed to protecting thequality of our waterways andstreams, and preserving the char-acter of our neighborhoods by

making sure that our locally elected represen-tatives, developers, citizens, and county agencyofficials abide by the Potomac Subregion Mas-ter Plan and do not embark on actions thathurt our neighborhoods.

For example, members of the Board and resi-dents of Glen Hills have worked tirelessly foryears to track the Glen Hills Sewer Study, sub-sequent amendments and policy; to craftthoughtful testimony to present to Montgom-ery County and state agencies, and to meetwith local legislators and county officials, aswell as neighborhood groups in order to keepeveryone abreast of potential changes to the“Countywide Water and Sewer Plan.”

The WMCCA board monitors what is hap-pening, speaks up when rules and regulationsare being violated or ignored, and reports backto concerned community members. The septicvs. sewer policy issues affect not only Glen Hillsresidents but property owners throughout thecounty and in some instances the state. It dic-tates whether or not rural neighborhoods willremain so, or whether higher density will beallowed to come in, causing further degrada-tion of our streams, the Potomac River, andthe drinking water supply. Significant changesto the policy could forever alter the characterof our neighborhoods. The board continues tofollow these important developments andmany others, but we cannot do it alone.

Your voice counts, but it can be strengthenedand informed by coming to meetings, listen-ing to speakers whose expertise directly im-

pacts our communities, raising concerns, andbecoming advocates for preserving and main-taining the Potomac sub-region. How do youdo that exactly? Well, there are many ways.Besides attending WMCCA General Meetings,encourage your neighbors to come, invite themto become members, offer to help staff theWMCCA table at Potomac Day on Oct. 22, of-fer to serve on various WMCCA committees,and write letters to your elected representa-tives on issues that matter to you. We knowthat there are many demands on your time.But the rewards of seeing tangible positivechanges in your own neighborhoods are great— and we can’t do it alone.

Brandywine Senior Living at Potomac,LLC Appeal

By Susanne Lee

WMCCA joined with the Brickyard Coalitionto appeal the decision of the MontgomeryCounty Board of Appeals (BOA) granting aconditional use (special exception) toBrandywine Senior Living, LLC. The BOA de-cision would allow Brandywine to construct a140-bed assisted living facility on land zonedfor residential use next to the Falls Road GolfCourse. Neighboring property owners have alsoappealed. WMCCA’s opening brief filed on Aug.26, 2016 in the Circuit Court of MontgomeryCounty emphasized the failure of the condi-tional use to conform with the Potomac Sub-region Master Plan and key provisions of theMontgomery County Zoning Code. Oral argu-ment is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2016.

WMCCA Comments on the Environ-mental Assessment (EA) for WSSC’sPotomac Water Filtration Plant Pro-posed Mid-River Intake

By Susanne Lee

WSSC proposes a massive constructionproject at their filtration plant located off RiverRoad on land within the C & O Canal NationalHistorical Park (NHP). They propose to movetheir drinking water intake pipe further intothe Potomac away from the pollution, prima-rily sediment, discharged into the Potomacfrom the Watts Branch and Seneca Creek.WMCCA joined with the Watts Branch Water-shed Alliance and individual WMCCA Board

Members to provide comments on the NationalPark Service (NPS) Environmental Assessmentfor the project.

WSSC’s comments concentrated on the sub-stantial adverse impacts of the project includ-ing the permanent loss of national park landand the destruction of five acres of mature for-est and an archeological site in the heart ofone of the most visited sections of this verypopular national park.

The project will involve blasting and drill-ing, disruption and elimination of certain keyvisitor uses, destruction of cultural resources,and adverse impacts on the rich biological di-versity of the Canal including hundreds of highvalue and protected species.

We also proposed a new alternative — “no-build plus aggressive stream remediation of theWatts Branch and Seneca Creek” — that wouldhave absolutely no impact on the C&O CanalNHP, would benefit the regional environment,and would provide a permanent solution,rather than the proposed temporary fix, to theproblem of silt coming from those streams. TheNPS is now considering all the comments theyreceived and will then issue either a Findingof No Significant Impact or a determinationthat an Environmental Impact Statement isrequired.

Glenstone Museum

By Ginny Barnes

The state has issued Glenstone a permit towithdraw 9,500 gallons of well water per dayto be used on a yearly basis and a daily aver-age of 19,000 gallons for the month of maxi-mum use for the purpose of running museumair conditioning. Glenstone is required to in-stall water meters on the water system to docu-ment usage and submit semi-annual water us-age reports to MDE.

Additionally, Glenstone has applied for an-other permit to conduct stream restorationwork in segments of the Sandy and GreenbriarBranch streams.

Old Angler’s Inn Proposal

By Ginny Barnes

The applicant continues to move forwardwith their conditional use application for aCountry Inn on MacArthur Boulevard, uphillfrom the existing restaurant. A traffic study hasbeen submitted to the Hearing Examiner andrevised drawings show 80 parking spaces onthe site. WMCCA is part of a coalition of com-munity groups opposing the current applica-tion.

Support WMCCAHelp support WMCCA’s efforts in defending

the Master Plan. Renew or become a new mem-ber of WMCCA. Look for your renewal noticein the mail or go to our website to download amembership form or join using PayPal:www.wmcca.org.

Next MeetingThe October General Meeting meeting of the West

Mongtomery County Citizens Association will beheld Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7:15 p.m. at thePotomac Community Center.

Jerad Minnick, the featured speaker, is the turfmanager at the Boyds/Germantown Soccerplex. Heis also an advisor and advocate for natural grasssports surfaces, and writes the blog “Growing GreenGrass.” He’ll talk about the benefits of natural grassover synthetic turf on public and private playingfields, as well as address the health risks and hiddenfinancial costs of synthetic turf.

As always, the public is welcome to attend theWMCCA meetings.

If schools are closed because of inclementweather, the meeting will be cancelled.

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A taste of Serbian culture is coming toPotomac this later this week. SerbFest /DC’s Fall 2016 festival kicks off Friday,Oct. 7, bringing authentic Serbian food,

culture, crafts and entertainment.Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church of Potomac

is hosting the three-day event, which will includetraditional Serbian dishes like Svinjetina (spit-roastedpig) and Raznjuci (grilled meat on skewers), Serbianbeer and liquor as well as Serbian dance and musicperformances, including one by Srpski Sinovi, a tra-ditional tamburitza band. For more information, visitserbfestdc.com.

— Marilyn Campbell

VOLUNTEERS WANTEDAARP Foundation Tax-Aide is seeking

volunteers to participate in a free, non-profit program, offered in conjunctionwith the IRS, that provides tax filingassistance to people of low- andmiddle-income, with special attentionpaid to those aged 60-plus. Trainingwill be available in December andJanuary to help taxpayers Feb. 1-April18, 2017. Visit www.aarp.org/taxaide.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 5Helping Your Child with Eating

Problems. 9:30-11 a.m. at GenevaDay School, 11931 Seven Locks Road,Potomac. Dr. Dan Shapiro, adevelopmental and behavioralpediatrician, will present thisinteractive parent training program for

parents of children with challengingtemperaments or developmentaldifferences. Background concepts andspecific strategies will be shared,followed by group discussion. Paywhat you can; suggested range $15-30per family. To register, go towww.raisingyourchallengingchild.comor contact [email protected].

SerbFest DC Fall 2016Friday, October 7th (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)Saturday, October 8th (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)Sunday, October 9th (12 - 6 p.m.)Live Serbian Music from Srpski Sinovi, a traditional

tamburitza band which will perform Saturday, October 8th

Sebrian Festival this Weekend

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Serbian folk dancers will provide enter-tainment at SerbFest DC.

from 2-5:00 p.m. and 6-9:00 p.m. as well as Sunday, Octo-ber 9th from 1-5:00 p.m.

Location: Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church, 10660River Road, Potomac

Parking: Located in rear of St. Luke property and next doorat St. Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church

Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date, time,location, description and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos andartwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event.

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Tips to Go GreenGoing “green” is one of the hottest trends inreal estate today, with constructions frommulti-unit housing, condos and apartments tosingle-family dwellings and luxury homeseager to embrace the new change in ideology,values and architecture! Sustainable living,ecological consciousness and budget savvy areall contributing factors in the trend to gogreen everywhere from building materialsand renovations to incorporating energy effi-cient fixtures and heating/cooling systemsinto the home’s blueprint. Here are some tipsto get you started on reducing your carbonfootprint and adding a lovely shade of “green”to your house from the inside out!

• Energy Efficient InsulationThe addition of energy efficient insulationinto your home is not only environmentallyresponsible; it is also cost-efficient for thehomeowner. As the home becomes moreenergy efficient, it requires less energy toheat or cool, resulting in a lower utility billfor the homeowners, often significant enoughto cover the cost of installation in the firstmonth! Older homes, which are usuallypoorly or inefficiently insulated, are primecandidates for this type of green remodeling.Attics, ceilings and walls are the best bets forinstallation.

• Solar Energy Roofing PanelsThese will produce electrical power for yourhome and solar panels can be consideredtrendy as well. This type of roofing panelgives a more modern look to every house thathas them. Plus, you might be able to get arebate when you purchase them. Some statesencourage the use of solar panels by givinghomeowners who use solar panels a rebate,deduction or tax exemption, so make sure tocheck out your state’s regulations on reward-ing your wise choice! You can also save moneyon your electric bill monthly by incorporatingsolar panels into your home’s energy profile.Aside from solar panels, you can also checkout solar roofing shingles, a solar panel thatis attached to the main metal roof.

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Email community entertainment eventsto [email protected] date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

ONGOINGCanal Boat Excursions. April-Oct.,

Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m., 1:30p.m., and 3 p.m. at Great FallsTavern Visitor Center of theChesapeake and Ohio Canal NationalHistorical Park, 11710 MacArthurBlvd., Potomac. Go on a 19th-centurymule-drawn canal boat excursion.Hear tales of what life was like forthe families who lived and worked onthe canal. Tickets are $8 for adults(ages 16-61), $6 for seniors (ages 62+), and $5 for children (ages 4-15).Call 301-767-3714 for more.

Art Exhibit: “Contrasts.” ThroughOct. 8, gallery hours at WaverlyStreet Gallery, 4600 East-WestHighway, Bethesda. “Contrasts,”featuring the work of artists JaneCallen and Janet Wittenberg,explores the role of contrastingelements in art – and life. Free. Visitwww.waverlystreetgallery.com formore.

Laughter Fitness Classes. ThroughNov. 1, Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.at Potomac Community Center,11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Classincludes, laughter, breathing, chairyoga and Bollywood dance forbalance. Registration is $59 for sevenlessons. Visit www.dance2health.comor call 301.299.3334 for more.

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 formore.

Accepting Submissions: BethesdaSongwriting Contest. ThroughNov. 4. The Bethesda Arts &Entertainment District announces thethird annual Bernard/EbbSongwriting Awards. The adjudicatedcompetition is seeking the best, up-and-coming, local songwriters andwill award one talented songwriter aGrand Prize of $10,000. Visitwww.bethesda.org to apply.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 7-9Fall Gallery and Studio Tour. 10

a.m.-5 p.m. throughout Montgomery,Frederick and Howard Counties. TheCountryside Artisans invite you totheir Fall Gallery and Studio Tour.Meet the artists and enjoy their workin the beautiful settings that inspirethem. Choose from 15 galleries andstudios representing 40+ fine visual,sculptural, and textile artists this self-guided, driving tour. This fall,welcome a new studio at GalleryEast, a barn gallery in Adamstown,Md., featuring a contemporary fineartist and a photographer. Free.Brochure, map and info about theartists can be found atwww.countrysideartisans.com.

SerbFest. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12-6 p.m. Sunday at SaintLuke Serbian Orthodox Church,10660 River Road, Potomac. Findtraditional Serbian dishes, beverages,dance and music performances, giftsand boutique items and family-friendly activities. Admission andparking are free, an indoor setup hasbeen arranged in case of inclementweather and all a la carte food item

proceeds benefit Saint Luke SerbianOrthodox Church. Free. Visitwww.serbfestdc.com.

SATURDAY/OCT. 8Potomac Library Book Sale. 10

a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. Sponsored by theFriends of the Library, PotomacChapter. Runs most months. Mosthardbacks are $1 and paperbacks are$.50. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

Blessing of the Animals. 5:30 p.m.at St James’ Episcopal Church, 11815Seven Locks Road, Potomac. TheBlessing of the Animals Servicecommemorates the feast day of St.Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is thepatron saint of animals, theenvironment, and religiouscooperation. Free. Visitwww.stjamespotomac.org.

Matthew Robertson and Friends.7:30 p.m. at Bradley HillsPresbyterian Church, 6601 BradleyBlvd., Bethesda. Bradley HillsPresents, the concert arm of BradleyHills Church, will host MatthewRobertson, Director of Music atBradley Hills, along with localvocalists and instrumentalists,leading an Organ Dedication Concerton BHPC’s new Positive Continuoorgan from the world-renowned firmof Taylor & Boody. Tickets are $25/$20 for general/students at the door;$20/$15 in advance. Visitwww.bradleyhillschurch.org formore.

Roomful of Blues. 9 p.m. at GlenEcho Park – Spanish Ballroom, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Tickets are $20.Visit www.gottaswing.com for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 8-9Violinist Chee-Yun. 8 p.m. Saturday,

3 p.m. Sunday at The Music Center at

Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,North Bethesda. The NationalPhilharmonic presents a weekendprogram that skips from hemisphereto hemisphere and explores how artinspires other works of art. Vivaldi’smost popular work “The FourSeasons” is paired with AstorPiazzolla’s Argentinian homage, “LasCuatro Estaciones Porteñas in adazzling roundelay of string andorchestral music. Hee-Yun, a SouthKorean violinist will perform as thesoloist —using a rare, previouslyburied, two hundred year old violin— for all eight pieces of music underthe baton of Music Director andConductor Piotr Gajewski. Ticketsstart at $27. VIsitwww.nationalphilharmonic.org orcall 301-581-5100.

FRIDAY/OCT. 14-MARCH 17Club Friday. 7-9 p.m. at Potomac

Community Recreation Center,11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Childrengrades 3-6 are invited to participatein games, crafts, movies, sports andmore. Membership fee is $88. Vsitiwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.

SATURDAY/OCT. 15Truck Touch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at

Suburban Nursery School, 7210Hidden Creek Road, Bethesda.Children (and adults) get the chanceto get up close and personal with firetrucks, police cars, off-road vehicles,construction rigs, delivery trucks,emergency vehicles, busses, andmore. Tickets are $5, free forchildren under 2. Visitwww.suburbannurseryschool.org/our-school/truck-touch for more.

Paramount Jazz OrchestraConcert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at ConcordSt. Andrews United MethodistChurch Social Hall, 5910 GoldsboroRoad, Bethesda. Paramount JazzOrchestra entertains with an evening

of classic jazz from the 1920s, ’30sand ’40s. Tickets are $18 for adults,$15 for seniors, and free for children.Visitwww.paramountjazzorchestra.com.

Swing Dance. 8-9 p.m. lesson, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. dance at Spanish Ballroom atGlen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthurBlvd., Glen Echo. Motown band Eightto the Bar provides the music. Ticketsare $18. Visit www.gottaswing.comfor more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 15-16Bethesda Row Arts Festival. 11

a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5p.m. Sunday at 7200 WoodmontAve., Bethesda. On display will be:ceramics, drawings, fabrics, glass,graphics, jewelry, metalwork,paintings, pastels, photography,printmaking, sculpture, wood andmixed media. Free. Visitwww.bethesdarowarts.org for more.

SUNDAY/OCT. 16Lecture and Artists Dinner. 4 p.m.

lecture, 6 p.m. private dinner at GlenEcho Park – Spanish Ballroom, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. A nativeof El Salvador, photographer MurielHasbun has worked and taught inWashington, D.C., for over 25 years;serving as Program Head ofPhotography at the Corcoran Schoolof Arts and Design at GWU. Herphotographs and installations probeher own family history in search ofidentity, as they carefully considerthe overlap of past and present.Leslie Ureña is Assistant Curator ofphotographs at the National PortraitGallery. Her work on Lewis Hine’sEllis Island photographs grappleswith issues of immigration andidentity. Ureña has worked at theNational Gallery of Art, the Museumof Modern Art, and the gallery TKG+in Taipei, Taiwan. Lecture tickets are$15, dinner and lecture tickets are

Entertainment

“Behind the Counter,” Cara Brostrom, in partnership with Risa Horn, Video Artist,“Moving Colors of Life”

2016 Inaugural Video Art Exhibit Now OpenPhotoworks is showcasing a group of female visual artists who use video to reveal the personal, the intimate and

the artistic. Desires, dreams and fears are all visually explored in Photoworks’ Inaugural Video Competition and Ex-hibition, curated by Na’ama Batya Lewin. Admission is free. The exhibit is on display through Nov. 6 at Glen EchoPhotoworks Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org for more.


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SATURDAY/OCT. 17Antique and Classic Car Show. 11

a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Rockville CivicCenter Park, 603 Edmonston Drive,Rockville. Find more than 500antique and classic cars. Free. Visitwww.rockvillemd.gov for more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 22Potomac Day. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 9812

Falls Road, Potomac. Arts andentertainment for all ages, rangingfrom rides for children to an antiqueshow and business fair. The highlight

is the Potomac Day Parade at 10:30a.m., featuring hundreds of entrants,including bands, horses, antique cars,school groups, scoutingorganizations, and candidates forelected office. Free. Call the PotomacChamber of Commerce at 301-299-2170 or visitwww.potomacchamber.org.

MONDAY/OCT. 31Mike Rose’s Halloween Magic.

4:30-5:30 p.m. at Potomac Library,10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Akid-friendly magic. Free, noregistration needed but space islimited. Pick up tickets at 4 p.m. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/

library/branches/potomac.html.

NOV. 3-13Lessans Family Annual Book

Festival. Jewish Community Centerof Greater Washington, 6125Montrose Road, Rockville. Now in its46th year, this 10-day festival boastsmore than 20 author events, booksignings and children’s programs.Call 301-881-0100. Seewww.jccgw.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 12Potomac Library Book Sale. 10

a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 GlenoldenDrive. Sponsored by the Friends of

the Library, Potomac Chapter. Runsmost months. Most hardbacks are $1and paperbacks are $.50. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

The Raleigh Ringers. 7:30 p.m. atBradley Hills Presbyterian Church,6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda.Bradley Hills Presents, the concertarm of Bradley Hills Church, will hostThe Raleigh Ringers, aninternationally acclaimed handbellchoir, who will perform a uniqueblend of sacred, secular, and popularmusic arranged specifically forhandbells. Tickets are $25/$20 forgeneral/students at the door; $20/$15 in advance. Visitwww.bradleyhillschurch.org for

more.

SATURDAY/NOV. 19Dinner of Champions. 7 p.m. at JCC

of Greater Washington, 6125Montrose Road, Rockville. Theannual event honors those who haveachieved success in the world ofsports, and those who have madeextraordinary contributions to thecommunity. The dinner benefits theJewish Community inclusionprograms for individuals with specialneeds. Individual tickets are $275.Visit www.jccgw.org for more.


Senior Living

By Josh Baker

Bowa Builders

Planning for multigenerational liv-ing has been on the rise in recentyears. With life expectancies in-creasing and early baby boomers

entering their golden years, this trend isexpected to continue. As with any remod-eling project, there are a number of factorsto consider when planning a renovation fora growing household.

A Space of Their OwnA self-contained guest house or in-law

suite offers the most privacy for all genera-tions. Including a full bathroom and kitch-enette, as well as a separate entrance in thisspace, allows an older family member toretain their independence and privacy. Add-ing a small sitting area allows the occupantto entertain guests without feeling as ifthey’re intruding. When planning, be sureto incorporate extra storage space, as it canbe difficult for some folks to part with theirbelongings, particularly those that hold sen-timental value. Finally, as interaction withthe family is important, it’s nice to ensurethe home’s main kitchen is sufficiently sizedand a comfortable gathering area is acces-sible to include everyone for cherished fam-ily time.

Existing Space StrategiesIf you don’t have room for an addition,

either on your lot or in your budget, rework-ing existing space and incorporating ele-ments of universal design can help with thetransition. One cost-effective solution toconsider is a residential elevator. An exist-ing closet space or other small area can be

retrofitted to accommodate the elevator, orif existing space is at a premium a smalladdition just large enough for the elevatorshaft can be built. This can give family mem-bers with mobility issues access to moreareas of the home. Recent empty nestersmight repurpose their children’s rooms onthe upper level to accommodate the needsof aging parents, or a small suite might beplanned in a finished lower-level. If an el-evator isn’t an option, a cozy second mas-ter suite might be created from a seldomused room on the first floor, such as an of-fice or den.

Universal DesignWhether you’re reconfiguring space that’s

already there or adding on, there are vari-ous ways to design a home with accessibil-ity in mind. Widening hallways and door-ways can help ease maneuverability issues

for family members who use a wheelchairor walker. A spacious, roll-in shower withgrab bars and a hand-held showerhead isideal in the bathroom. Adding a comfort-height toilet, the height of the average chair,is helpful for those who have joint or bal-ance concerns. Planning some sinks andcountertops at lower heights in the bath-room or kitchen can offer seated individu-als easier access and greater autonomy.Given the wide variety of fixtures, finishes,and accessories available, a little carefulplanning can help you to achieve a homethat is both stylish and accessible. An addedbenefit of a well-planned renovation to ac-commodate senior parents is the space isalready access-friendly if one should decideto remain in the home and age-in-placethemselves.

Even if you don’t intend to have some-one living with you full time, having a homethat offers “visit-ability,” a movement that

has grown increasingly popular in the ac-cessible design community, provides a safeand comfortable environment for all visi-tors and loved ones. If I can help to answerany questions you may have on creativedesign solutions for multigenerational liv-ing, please let me know.

Josh Baker is the founder and co-chairman of BOWA, an award-winningdesign and construction company specializ-ing in luxury renovations ranging frommaster suites and kitchens to whole-houseand whole-condo remodels. BOWA hasmore than 28 years of experience and hasearned nearly 200 awards for business,design and construction excellence, includ-ing being named National “Remodeler ofthe Year” by Professional Remodelermagazine. Visit www.bowa.com or call703-734-9050.

Making room for olderfamily members.

Planning for Multigenerational Living

An existing closet space or other small area can be retrofitted to accom-modate an elevator. Bathroom includes bench and

handheld shower.

Adding a small sitting area allows an older family member to entertainwithout feeling as if they’re intruding on the rest of the household. Kitchen provides accessible seating.

Photos by Bob Narod


Senior Living

By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

Tired of the limitedmobility and painthat have thwartedher love of foreign

travel and fall hiking, Lynda S.Johnson, 72, scheduled a kneereplacement surgery for later thismonth. She chose a doctor, founda pet sitter to watch her Cairnterrier, and enlisted her sister tolive with her while she recovers.

“I had been debating formonths about whether to haveit,” she said. “I was in so muchpain, though, that I don’t reallythink I have anything to lose.”

For Johnson and approxi-mately 7 million other Americansliving with a hip or knee replace-ment, the decision to undergosuch a surgery is fueled by aquest for less pain, more mobil-ity and an overall boost to theirquality of life.

Nearly 90 percent of patientswho have knee replacement sur-gery experience less pain and 85percent of the replacement jointsstill work after 20 years, accord-ing to the National Institute ofArthritis and Musculoskeletaland Skin Diseases. The odds arethat most patients will feel bet-ter, and feel better quickly. Thereare several ways patients andtheir doctors can improve theirchances of success and speedtheir recovery time, however.

Addressing overall health is-sues like high blood pressure,diabetes and obesity can, for ex-ample, boost the chances that ajoint replacement surgery will besuccessful, says Dr. C. Anderson“Andy” Engh orthopedic surgeon,Anderson Orthopedic Clinic atInova Mount Vernon. “Work onboth your overall health and con-ditioning,” he said. “The topthings that lead to infection areobesity and uncontrolled diabe-tes. The extent that patients canhave control over their weightand their medical conditions, inparticular things like diabetes,the better their chances for suc-cess.”

In addition, while it may seemcounterintuitive, patients shouldbe up and out of their hospitalbeds as soon as possible. “Pa-tients are walking with assis-tance hours after their surgery.The reason patients do betterwhen they get up and movearound is that they decrease therisk of pneumonia and bloodclots,” said Dr. Mark P. Madden,an orthopedic surgeon with

OrthoVirginia. “We start out withpatients using a walker and hav-ing someone assist them in walk-ing, and they generally progressto become fully weight bearingwithout any assistance at all.”

Also, have a support system inplace prior to surgery, whetherit’s a significant other, grownchild or close friend. Oftendubbed coach or advocate, thatperson might attend medical ap-points with a patient prior to sur-gery, serve as their point of con-tact the day of surgery and pro-vide morale support throughoutthe recovery process.

“The more eyes and ears in ad-dition to the patient’s, the bet-ter,” said Engh, explaining whyit’s so helpful to have someonewith the patient at appointmentsand throughout the recovery.“We approach things that wehave to do with set expectations,and sometimes those expecta-tions can keep us from hearingother things. Having another per-son there is a good reality checkand note taker.”

Like Johnson’s sister, the coachshould be able to spend a signifi-cant amount of time with the pa-tient during the early recoveryperiod.

“That person can expect to bewith you 16 hours a day for twoto five days after surgery,” saidEngh. “I don’t want someonealone by themselves all day dur-ing work hours. The coach oradvocate is like a safety marshalwho keeps the patient safe andreminds them to take their timeduring their recovery.”

That person might also stop in-juries by encouraging the patientto avoid complications during re-covery. Patients should avoid ev-eryday tasks like lifting heavybags of groceries, for example.

Dr. George Aguiar, an orthope-dic surgeon at Reston HospitalCenter, advises patients to ad-dress issues such as determininghow they will get help with gro-cery shopping, transportation,pet care and house cleaning inadvance. “Having these types ofthings handled before you gointo surgery can only help therecovery process.”

Patients should also plan aheadand safety-proof their homes.“Do everything you can do toavoid a fall within the first twoto three months after your sur-gery,” said Engh. “Do a good as-sessment of the home. Have clearpathways and be aware of rugsthat can catch your feet. Havegood, secure handrails on stair-

ways to help prevent falls.”Timing also plays a role in the

success of joint replacement sur-geries. “Some patients ask ifthey’re too old to have surgery,”said Engh. “The question is ‘Howoften do you get out of yourhouse every week?’ I think thatthe person who gets out, walks

around, goes up and down thestairs, and is using their musclesand reflexes on a regular basis,they’re in good condition no mat-ter how old they are. Don’t waituntil you’re home bound to havethis surgery because they recov-ery will be quite long.”

To decide whether joint re-

placement surgery is the bestoption, says Madden, work witha physician and weigh the effectthe pain is having on one’s qual-ity of life.

“There’s no right answer for ev-ery patient,” said Madden. “Thereal answer is to work with yourdoctor to find the right treatment.”

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Address .............................. BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ....... Subdivision ......... Date Sold

1 9608 WINDCROFT WAY ........ 5 .. 3 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,020,000 .... Detached .... 0.37 ......... 20854 ............. FALLSREACH ............ 07/28/16

2 13313 BEALL CREEK CT ........ 5 .. 4 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,000,000 .... Detached .... 2.73 ......... 20854 ............ BEALLMOUNT ........... 07/22/16

3 10606 MAPLECREST LN ........ 5 .. 4 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $963,000 .... Detached .... 0.17 ......... 20854 ....... PINEY GLEN VILLAGE ...... 07/15/16

4 10633 MORNING FIELD DR ... 5 .. 2 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ..... $950,000 .... Detached .... 0.25 ......... 20854 .......... POTOMAC GLEN ......... 07/14/16

5 8205 GAINSBOROUGH CT W . 5 .. 3 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $940,000 .... Detached .... 0.28 ......... 20854 ............. RIDGELEIGH ............ 07/14/16

6 9209 BENTRIDGE AVE ........... 5 .. 5 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $915,000 .... Detached .... 0.83 ......... 20854 ............. FALLSREACH ............ 07/26/16

7 11909 HUNTING RIDGE CT ... 4 .. 2 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $915,000 .... Detached .... 0.36 ......... 20854 .............. GLEN OAKS ............. 07/29/16

8 12522 ANSIN CIRCLE DR ....... 4 .. 4 . 1 ....... POTOMAC ..... $875,000 .... Townhouse . 0.03 ......... 20854 ....... WHEEL OF FORTUNE ...... 07/01/16

Copyright 2016 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of August 15, 2016.

Photos by Deb Stevens/The Almanac

In July 2016, 69 Potomac homes sold

between $4,750,000-$445,000.

July, 2016 Sales,$875,000~$1,020,000

1 9608 Windcroft Way — $1,020,000

2 13313 Beall Creek Court —$1,000,000

3 10606MaplecrestLane —$963,000

4 10633 Morning Field Drive— $950,000

5 8205 Gainsborough Court W — $940,000

6 9209 Bentridge Avenue— $915,000


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Rummage Sale at St. JamesGeorge Dick (left) and Samson Annanmanage the cashier booth at the fallrummage sale at St. James Episcopalchurch. The sale, held Sept. 30 andOct. 1, included antiques, collectibles,art, bicycles, books, clothing, jewelry,electronics, furniture, householditems, kitchenware, sports equipment,and tools.

Don Schuessler (left) and Len Whistlerman the cashier booth at the St. JamesEpiscopal church rummage sale now in its25th year. Schuessler has attended all ofthe sales.

Volunteer Linda Ellis shows off afancy ball gown at the St. Jamesrummage sale. A herd of giraffes at the St. James rummage sale.

A bit of glamour at the St. James Episco-pal Church fall rummage sale.

Jewelry, housewares, and dolls are someof the items found at the St. Jamesrummage sale.

Photos by Colleen Healy/The Almanac


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Address ..................................BR FB HB .. Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ............ Lot AC . PostalCode .................. Subdivision13331 SIGNAL TREE LN ................... 7 ... 9 .... 3 ..... POTOMAC ...... $6,050,000 .... Detached .......... 51.87 ....... 20854 ........ DARNESTOWN OUTSIDE9704 THE CORRAL DR .................... 8 ... 10 ... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $3,960,000 .... Detached ........... 2.39 ........ 20854 .................... POTOMAC FALLS10208 BENTCROSS DR .................... 8 ... 9 .... 3 ..... POTOMAC ...... $2,860,000 .... Detached ........... 2.00 ........ 20854 ............................. CAMOTOP12317 PINEY GLEN LN ..................... 7 ... 8 .... 4 ..... POTOMAC ...... $2,700,000 .... Detached ........... 2.51 ........ 20854 ................ PINEY GLEN FARMS9903 RIVER VIEW CT ....................... 6 ... 8 .... 4 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,900,000 .... Detached ........... 1.51 ........ 20854 ............................ MARWOOD9540 RIVER RD ............................... 3 ... 2 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,650,000 .... Detached ........... 2.68 ........ 20854 .................... BRADLEY FARMS7925 SANDALFOOT DR ................... 6 ... 5 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,605,000 .... Detached ........... 0.15 ........ 20854 ................................. AVENEL9120 PERSIMMON TREE RD ............ 5 ... 5 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,600,000 .... Detached ........... 0.99 ........ 20854 ............... POTOMAC OUTSIDE12617 TRIBUNAL LN ....................... 5 ... 4 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,539,000 .... Detached ........... 2.00 ........ 20854 ........................ PALATINE SUB13115 PINEY MEETINGHOUSE RD .... 6 ... 6 .... 3 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,475,000 .... Detached ........... 0.76 ........ 20854 ....... PT ROCKVILLE OUT RES. 38908 IRON GATE CT ........................ 5 ... 4 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,400,000 .... Detached ........... 2.01 ........ 20854 ............................. CAMOTOP10217 HOLLY HILL PL ...................... 6 ... 5 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,390,000 .... Detached ........... 0.49 ........ 20854 ................ POTOMAC VILLAGE10900 ROCK RUN DR ...................... 6 ... 6 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,385,000 .... Detached ........... 1.08 ........ 20854 .................... FAWCETT FARMS12005 GREAT ELM DR ..................... 5 ... 4 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,380,000 .... Detached ........... 2.03 ........ 20854 ..... GREAT ELM FARM ESTATES10005 KENDALE RD ........................ 7 ... 5 .... 0 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,300,000 .... Detached ........... 0.50 ........ 20854 ...................... MCAULEY PARK10603 VANTAGE CT ......................... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,260,000 .... Detached ........... 0.29 ........ 20854 ....... EAST GATE OF POTOMAC9817 CONESTOGA WAY .................. 6 ... 4 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,200,000 .... Detached ........... 0.54 ........ 20854 ................ POTOMAC VILLAGE9212 WINTERSET DR ...................... 4 ... 3 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,049,000 .... Detached ........... 0.46 ........ 20854 .......... LAKE NORMANDY ESTS12801 BRUSHWOOD TER ................ 5 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,045,000 .... Detached ........... 2.90 ........ 20854 ............. TRAVILAH MEADOWS11721 WINTERSET TER ................... 4 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,040,000 .... Detached ........... 0.34 ........ 20854 ........................... WINTERSET9213 MISTWOOD DR ...................... 4 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,040,000 .... Detached ........... 0.31 ........ 20854 ........................... FALLSBERRY10305 WINDSOR VIEW DR .............. 5 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,029,000 .... Detached ........... 0.38 ........ 20854 ..................... WINDSOR HILLS7928 TURNCREST DR...................... 4 ... 4 .... 1 .... ROCKVILLE ..... $1,025,000 .... Semi-Detached ... 0.11 ........ 20854 ................... POTOMAC CREST9901 CONESTOGA WAY .................. 5 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ...... $1,000,000 .... Detached ........... 0.45 ........ 20854 ................ POTOMAC VILLAGE9720 BEMAN WOODS WAY .............. 5 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $995,000 .... Detached ........... 0.18 ........ 20854 ................................. AVENEL10315 SNOWPINE WAY ................... 5 ... 3 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $980,000 .... Detached ........... 0.36 ........ 20854 ............... POTOMAC OUTSIDE8815 MAXWELL DR ......................... 7 ... 5 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $980,000 .... Detached ........... 0.35 ........ 20854 .............................. OLDFIELD10904 RIVERWOOD DR ................... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $975,000 .... Detached ........... 2.07 ........ 20854 ............ POTOMAC VIEW ESTS9604 WINDCROFT WAY ................... 5 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $965,000 .... Detached ........... 0.42 ........ 20854 .......................... FALLSREACH12807 MAIDENS BOWER DR ............ 5 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $964,000 .... Detached ........... 2.00 ........ 20854 ................... ESWORTHY PARK12712 STEEPLE CHASE WAY ............ 4 ... 3 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $932,900 .... Detached ........... 0.25 ........ 20854 ............ POTOMAC COMMONS11808 CANFIELD RD ....................... 5 ... 3 .... 0 ..... POTOMAC ......... $900,000 .... Detached ........... 0.59 ........ 20854 ........................... WINTERSET9113 COPENHAVER DR ................... 6 ... 4 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $895,000 .... Detached ........... 0.34 ........ 20854 ........................ COPENHAVER9304 GARDEN CT ........................... 4 ... 2 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $885,000 .... Detached ........... 0.53 ........ 20854 .. TIMBERWOOD OF POTOMAC10830 HILLBROOKE LN ................... 5 ... 3 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $875,000 .... Detached ........... 0.17 ........ 20854 .............. PINEY GLEN VILLAGE10705 ROCK RUN DR ...................... 3 ... 2 .... 0 ..... POTOMAC ......... $860,000 .... Detached ........... 1.00 ........ 20854 .................... FAWCETT FARMS9565 PERSIMMON TREE RD ............ 5 ... 4 .... 0 .... ROCKVILLE ........ $850,000 .... Detached ........... 0.21 ........ 20854 ............... POTOMAC OUTSIDE8319 TURNBERRY CT ...................... 3 ... 2 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ......... $835,000 .... Townhouse ........ 0.07 ........ 20854 ................................. AVENEL12 OLD CREEK CT ........................... 5 ... 2 .... 1 .... ROCKVILLE ........ $825,000 .... Detached ........... 0.24 ........ 20854 ........................... FALLSMEAD9323 KENDALE RD .......................... 6 ... 3 .... 4 ..... POTOMAC ......... $815,000 .... Detached ........... 2.00 ........ 20854 ............... POTOMAC OUTSIDE8915 FALLS FARM DR ...................... 4 ... 2 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $815,000 .... Detached ........... 0.28 ........ 20854 ........................... FALLS FARM7953 TURNCREST DR...................... 3 ... 3 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $795,000 .... Townhouse ........ 0.07 ........ 20854 ................... POTOMAC CREST12909 MISSIONWOOD WAY ............ 4 ... 3 .... 0 ..... POTOMAC ......... $794,000 .... Detached ........... 0.24 ........ 20854 ............ POTOMAC COMMONS11309 COLEBROOK TER .................. 4 ... 3 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $790,000 .... Detached ........... 0.32 ........ 20854 ..................... BEDFORDSHIRE10304 BELLS MILL TER .................... 4 ... 3 .... 2 ..... POTOMAC ......... $775,000 .... Detached ........... 0.20 ........ 20854 ............... BELLS MILL VILLAGE11102 LAMPLIGHTER LN ................. 4 ... 2 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $775,000 .... Detached ........... 0.23 ........ 20854 .............................. FOX HILLS10902 OLD COACH RD .................... 4 ... 2 .... 1 .... ROCKVILLE ........ $775,000 .... Detached ........... 0.24 ........ 20854 .............................. FOX HILLS12705 LAMP POST LN ..................... 4 ... 3 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $765,000 .... Detached ........... 0.25 ........ 20854 ............ POTOMAC COMMONS11213 BLACKHORSE CT .................. 4 ... 2 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $750,000 .... Detached ........... 0.30 ........ 20854 ..................... BEDFORDSHIRE506 WATTS BRANCH PKWY ............. 5 ... 4 .... 1 .... ROCKVILLE ........ $750,000 .... Detached ........... 0.48 ........ 20854 .......................... FALLSWOOD7903 IVYMOUNT TER ...................... 5 ... 2 .... 2 .... ROCKVILLE ........ $749,000 .... Detached ........... 0.19 ........ 20854 ................. REGENCY ESTATES10806 WHITERIM DR ...................... 3 ... 3 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $730,000 .... Townhouse ........ 0.06 ........ 20854 ....... 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Detached ........... 0.26 ........ 20854 ................ POTOMAC WOODS2283 DUNSTER LN .......................... 4 ... 2 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $670,000 .... Detached ........... 0.25 ........ 20854 ................ POTOMAC WOODS2435 HENSLOWE DR ...................... 3 ... 2 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $668,000 .... Detached ........... 0.47 ........ 20854 ................... ORCHARD RIDGE8502 HARKER DR ........................... 4 ... 3 .... 0 ..... POTOMAC ......... $668,000 .... Detached ........... 0.20 ........ 20854 ................. HIGHLAND STONE12018 DEVILWOOD DR ................... 4 ... 3 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $665,000 .... Detached ........... 0.21 ........ 20854 ........................ REGENT PARK9225 WOODEN BRIDGE RD ............. 4 ... 2 .... 1 ..... POTOMAC ......... $660,000 .... Detached ........... 0.24 ........ 20854 ............ POTOMAC COMMONS7814 WHITERIM TER ...................... 3 ... 3 .... 1 .... ROCKVILLE ........ $657,500 .... 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tend in more directions. By sticking to her companyspecialty, they are able to be the best in the market-place for Reformer Pilates. Their classes are leveledto allow for different complexities and difficultiesdepending on the client’s experience.

RTR Pilates has grown to 39 instructors, six staffmembers, five locations and classes taught all daylong, seven days a week. Classes include every levelof student and are limited to 12 students. Most oftheir clients are from 35-55 years old and are 85percent female and 15 percent male. However, maleclient attendance is on the rise due in part to profes-sional athletes touting the benefits of Pilates for rangeof motion, flexibility and core strength.

Dr. Monica Parham credits RTR Pilates classes with

saving her career and giving her a greater sense ofwell-being: “I have been coming for classes for sixyears. Because of my dental career, I was hunchingover and had severe neck and back pain. I couldhardly hold myself upright. Now I am pain-free andhave recommended Potomac Pilates to numerousfriends and patients because it has changed my lifefor the better. I would like everyone I know to beable to feel as great and healthy as I do.”

Instructors Lindsey Crane and Micheon Cahill bothenjoy teaching their fitness classes. Cahill said, “Theclients are definitely the best part. They are so niceand caring; we are like a family. This is a wonderfulplace for overall mental and physical health.”

To learn more about RTR Pilates or to sign up forclasses, go to www.RTRpilates.com, call 301-983-3745 or email [email protected].

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Living Classroom’s newest site is Camp Fraser, whichoffers students from all over the region hands-on edu-cational programs, summer camps, and adventure pro-gramming. All 5th graders from D.C. now have theopportunity for outdoor education at Camp Fraser.

Living Classrooms has also established Park Outreachprograms in which 150 students per day participatein a variety of hands-on, interactive learning stationsbased in science, history, English, and the arts.

Another program, Fresh Start, is a 40-week jobskills training program that serves out-of-schoolyouth, ages 16-19, most of whom are referred by theMaryland Department of Juvenile Services.

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