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WEST WINDS NEWSLETTER FOR GOODWIN HOUSE BAILEY’S CROSSROADS

3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041- www.ghbcresidents.org

Volume 27, Number 47 December 19, 2016

Inside this Issue…

Community Updates

Films for the Week

Inside the Art Center

Community Corner

HCC/AL Programs

Weekly Calendar

On Thursday December

22, at 2:00 p.m. in the

Auditorium, keep up with

the latest in the community

at this month’s Town Hall

with Executive Director,

Linda Lateana.

HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM ADMINISTRATION

In the spirit of this most joyous season, we want to express our warmest

wishes to you and your family for a happy holiday season.

During this tumultuous political year, we now come together as a

community, residents and staff, to appreciate each other and support each

other.

We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you and for you, to learn

from you and to serve you. We wish you abundance, happiness, and peace.

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy New Year!

Linda L. Lateana Jamie Blake

Executive Director Executive Assistant

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

There’s a reason why Charles Dickens’

holiday classic A Christmas Carol is

called “immortal”! It’s one of the most

cautionary yet heartfelt stories ever

written, and it’s as much a part of the

season as eggnog and mistletoe. So

mark your calendars for a special event,

because on Wednesday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium, the

Goodwin House Players along with several staff members will present a semi-

staged production of the beloved story directed by Eddie Page and produced

by Howard Smith.

Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the world of nineteenth-century London will soon be

coming to Goodwin House!

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK

Saturday, December 17: Bella Voce Holiday Concert- 4:00 p.m. in the Rotunda

Wednesday, December 21: A Christmas Carol in the Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 27: Chanukah Party in the Formal Parlor at 7:30 p.m. - All are welcome

FOREIGN AFFAIRS PROGRAMS

This season’s foreign affairs talks got off to a great start with Ambassador Tom Pickering’s talk on Key

Issues Facing the President-Elect

A total of nine other evening talks are planned, all at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium:

Iran, John Limbert, January 11; Germany’s View of Current EC Issues, Gale Mattox, January 19; Energy

Policy, Charles Ebinger, February 2; Korea, Greg Scarlatoiu and Rob Warne, February 16; Climate

Negotiations, Jack Schick, March 7.

In addition, the Great Decisions Series produced by the Foreign Policy Assnociation will commence on

Thursday, January 26, and continue on the second and fourth Thursday’s of each month at 3:30 p.m. on

the following eight topics: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan; The Future of Europe; Trade and

Politics; US Foreign Policy and Petroleum; Nuclear Security; Saudi Arabia in Transition; Pivot in South

America; Conflict in South China Sea. More information will be provided prior to each talk and GD topic.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Community Service Committee is recruiting volunteers to assist Arlington Community High School

students obtain their high school diplomas. Tutors are needed in English, history, math, science, and other

subjects; also to help students prepare for the required Standards of Learning tests. Tutors can also serve as

a “caring adult" or mentor. The fully accredited Arlington Community High School serves a largely

immigrant population that enters the Arlington Public Schools too old to be placed in one of the

neighborhood high schools. In addition, many students attend the school part-time because of family and

other responsibilities. Because of the students' history of interrupted education, most are in their twenties

and many have multiple family responsibilities.

If you wish to explore the possibility of becoming a volunteer tutor for one or more students, call Todd

Endo Ext. 7692 or Bill Bozman Ext. 7456. Or email Todd (toddendo@gmail.com) .

RECURRING ROOM RESERVATION FORMS

2017 recurring reservation forms for resident programs/meetings are now available in the Resident

Business Center. Please submit the completed forms to the Box in the Resident Business Center.

Wednesday, December 21: First Day of Winter Social - Join us for festive

cocktails and cookies in the Rotunda at 3:00 p.m. as we welcome the new season

by staying as warm as possible!

FROM CHAPLAINCY

Chaplain Theresa always is available to one and all members of the GHBC community whether by “drop

by” or advance arrangement. However, it is easy to allow the growing darkness and the expectations of the

season to cause one to feel not oneself. Thus, Chaplain Theresa has set aside time each day to be available

for listening, prayers, conversation, etc., in the Chapel and Formal Parlor from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. and then

again from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Both the Chapel and Formal Parlor have been set aside for those hours to

assure an opportunity for peace and quiet, so you can use the space to meet your spiritual needs.

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NOTES FOR THE WEEK

There will NOT be a Compline service on

Sunday, December 18, or Sunday, December

25. The next Compline service will be on

Sunday, January 1, 2017.

The Group studying the Gospel of Mark will

meet on Monday, December 19, at 3:30 p.m.

in the Top of the West. We will finish

chapter 5 and start chapter 6. All are

welcome, bring your Bible.

Join the SHINE group for holiday caroling!

Monday, December 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the

Formal Parlor.

Sign up in the Resident Business Center for a

Culinary Passport Trip to Clyde’s in

Alexandria on Wednesday, December 21.

Bus departs at 11:00 a.m. $6 transportation

fee.

Need some Christmas stocking stuffers or a

last minute gift idea? Check out the

WhatNot Shop on Thursday, December

22, between 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. There are

lots of wonderful items left over from the

Christmas Bazaar you don’t want to miss and

everything is 50% off except the

furniture. Thank you to all the WhatNot

Shop ladies, Bazaar team, contributors, and

shoppers. Have a great Holiday Season!

Holiday Lights Trip -Enjoy 2.5-mile drive

through holiday light show with more than

40,000 animated lights set to music at Bull

Run Regional Park featuring penguins,

snowmen, candy canes, jumping deer,

Santa's workshop, Frosty the Snowman, tin

soldiers, elves and Santa. Please sign up in

the Resident Business Center. $15

transportation fee. Bus Departs at 6:30 p.m.

on Thursday, December 22.

The St. Ignatius Group meeting on

Monday, December 26, has been cancelled.

Please check your mailboxes for an Updated

Holiday Calendar of Concerts and Events.

Please continue to reference West Winds for

the most up-to-date program information.

TUESDAY DOCUMENTARY- THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas abounds with traditions, from neighborhood carolers

to lovingly decorated trees, but from where did all these rituals

emerge? This enlightening program looks at the origins of the

Western world's most popular Christmas traditions -- from the

significance of December 25 and its relationship to winter

solstice to the enchanting legend of Santa Claus and Prince

Albert's 1841 unveiling of the Christmas tree.

Tuesday, December 20, at 2:00 p.m. in the Media Room. NR

60 Minutes, 2005.

WEDNESDAY GREAT COURSES- LOST WORLDS OF SOUTH AMERICA

The dramatic terrain of South America is one of the great and

thrilling frontiers of archaeology. Buried by the centuries on

soaring mountain slopes and beneath arid deserts and lush

jungles, the remains of extraordinary, majestic civilizations—

many completely unknown until recent decades—are now

coming to light and raising tantalizing questions about what else

may be awaiting discovery. 12 weeks, two episodes per week.

Wednesday, December 21, at 3:00 p.m. in the Media Room.

SATURDAY EVENING MOVIE- CHRISTMAS EVE

On Christmas Eve, a power outage traps six groups of eccentric

New Yorkers in six different elevators. In one compartment, a

fired employee confronts the HR manager who just let him go. In

another, a claustrophobic tuba player starts to fall apart.

Saturday, December 24, at 7:15 p.m. in the Auditorium. PG,

95 minutes, 2015.

UPCOMING FILMS

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COMMUNITY CORNER

I want everyone to be aware of a small group of folks who have a very large job. Their leader

is Geraldine Henderson, Special Projects Coordinator (an employee of Goodwin House Inc.

for 47 years) and her staff. Geraldine’s responsibilities include supervising daily room set

ups/tear downs and resident “pull outs”. Her staff consists of Robert Grant and Gary

Robinson, two very fine young men who go with us on shopping tours to help us with our bags full of

purchases to be delivered to our apartments. During this holiday season, numerous programs are offered for

our entertainment. The demand for space requires frequent changes o f seating arrangements. Robert and

Gary are in constant motion moving chairs from one location to another.

Their help is often needed to assist residents and the WhatNot Shop with taking items to and from storage.

Also deserving of recognition on this staff are the seldom seen Night Crew consisting of Joann Walter, Team

Leader, Joe Kamara and Vernon Wiley. They, too, are involved with “setup/tear downs”, but the biggest

part of their job is to work while we enjoy evening activities and/or sleep. During the night, Joann, Joe and

Vernon are cleaning the common areas on the first, second, and third floors. Other areas include: the fitness

center, game rooms, meeting rooms, and rest rooms. Carpets are cleaned as well. Working behind the scenes

seldom brings warm smiles and “thank you”, but is truly worthy of recognition. Tis’ the season to be grateful

and we are!

Dottie Moser, Resident

Monday, December 19 10:00 a.m. Watercolor Painting Create color ful watercolor backgrounds using a var iety of sea

sponges! After completing your background, use fine brushes to create abstract images.

1:00 p.m. Art Film – The Story of Women and Art – Part 2 BBC Professor Amanda Vickery’s journey

to uncover the story of female creativity reaches the 18th Century. The focus turns to the industrial

powerhouse Britain and the glittering French Court of Marie Antoinette.

Tuesday, December 20

10:00 a.m. Ceramics Create ceramic buildings, landscapes, people and more as we continue to

construct our little city!

1:00 p.m. Watercolor Paper Sculpture Paint on both sides of a thick piece of watercolor paper , and

after it dries, fold and construct the paper into a three dimensional sculpture!

2:00 p.m. Drawing This week’s class will be drawing from our memories! Draw a par ticular person,

place or thing that you remember from your past.

Wednesday, December 21

1:00 p.m. Watercolor Painting

Thursday, December 22

2:00 p.m. Wood Carving – Special Announcement: Our expert woodcarvers Joel and Mike are away for

the holidays. Wood Carving classes will resume on Thursday December 29, 2016.

Friday, December 23

1:00 p.m. Sound and Colors Playing a var iety of hand drums and kalimbas.

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ASSISTED LIVING EVENTS

Monday December 19

10:45 Chair Exercise

11:15 Bible Study

2:00 Art Therapy Group

3:15 Candy on Viola

Tuesday December 20

10:45 Chair Exercise

11:15 Coffee in the Bistro

2:00 Making Sandwiches for the Homeless

7:00 Tuesday Night Documentary

Wednesday December 21

10:00 Holy Eucharist (CH)

10:45 Chair Exercise

2:00 Bingo

4:00 Music and Hot Cocoa with Bob &

Anne

7:30 A Christmas Carol (AUD)

Thursday December 22

10:45 Chair Exercise

11:15 Meeting with Ruth

3:00 Thursday Afternoon Movie

3:30 Catholic Mass (CH)

4:45 Piano with Dot

Friday December 23

10:00 Michael Calhoun on Piano

10:45 Chair Exercise

11:30 Show Tune Extravaganza

3:00 Cappuccino Cart

4:00 Tate Family Concert

Saturday December 24

2:00 Afternoon Movie

4:00 Festive Holy Eucharist (CH)

7:15 Movie: Christmas Eve (AUD)

Sunday December 25

10:00 Catholic Communion (TOW)

10:30 Holy Eucharist (CH)

11:45 Communion Visits

1:15 Sunday Service (HCC)

HEALTH CARE CENTER EVENTS Monday, December 19

10:30 Bible Study

11:00 Exercise

11:30 HCC Resident’s Council Meeting

2:30 Music and Memory 1:1 Visits

3:30 Giant Crossword Puzzle

Tuesday, December 20

10:30 Holiday Songs Sing-a-Long

11:00 Chair Exercise

12:00 Lunch Bunch

Visits with Charley the Dog

3:00 Nutrition Fun Facts

Wednesday, December 21

10:30 Hot Cocoa & Writing Greeting Cards

11:00 Exercise

2:00 Hand Massages Room Visits

3:30 Afternoon Social

7:30 A Christmas Carol (Aud)

Thursday, December 22

10:30 Mini-Massages & Relaxation

11:00 Let’s Exercise

2:00 Afternoon Snacks 1:1 Visits

4:00 BINGO

Friday, December 23

10:30 Service Project for Arlington Food

Bank

11:015 Michael Calhoun on Piano

3:30 Wine on Wheels

4:00 Tate Family Concert

Saturday, December 24

10:30 Puzzles & Games

11:00 Balloon Toss in Households

4:00 Snacks & Coffee

Sunday, December 25

10:30 Daily Chronicle

1:15 HCC Sunday Service

3:30 Puzzles & Games in Households

The deadline for the next issue of West Winds is Tuesday, December 20.

Please submit all articles by 12 noon via email at westwinds@goodwinhouse.org

A list of events, meetings, and classes (with descriptions) can be found on “Today’s Events” at ghbcresidents.org

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 Total Body, Fit. Ctr. & Aerobics Room 9:00 a.m. H20 Fitness, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. - Canceled Watercolor Painting, Art Center , 10:00 a.m. Executive Council Mtg., Top of the West, 10:00 a.m. Memoirs, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. Brain-Body-Balance $, 11:15 a.m.- Canceled Chair Fit, Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m. Art Film: Women and Art 2, Media Room, 1:00 p.m. Gospel of Mark, Top of the West, 3:30 p.m. Mexican Dominoes, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m. SHINE, Formal Par lor , 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. SAIL, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. Must Register Ceramics, Art Center, 10:00 a.m. Water Balance, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Shopping Shuttle, Depar ts at 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi, Aerobics Room, 11:30 a.m. Watercolor Sculpture, Art Center , 1:00 p.m. Total Body Express,1:00 p.m. Knit for Kids, Art Center, 1:30 p.m. Line Dance Class, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. Movie, Christmas Unwrapped: Media Room, 2:00 p.m. Drawing, Art Center , 2:00 p.m. Wii Bowling, Aerobics Room, 3:00 p.m. Newcomers et al., Formal Parlor, 4:00 p.m. Poker Game, Game Room, 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMEBR 21 Total Body, Fit. Ctr./Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. SAIL, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. Must Register Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 10:00 a.m. H20 Fitness, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Brain-Body-Balance $, 10:00 a.m.- Canceled Culinary Passport Trip: Clyde’s, Departs at 11:00 a.m. Contemplative Worship, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. Nordic Walking, 1:00 p.m. Water Color, Art Center , 1:00 p.m. Perspectives on the News, Smith Study, 2:00 p.m. Great Courses- S. America, Media Room, 2:00 p.m.

First Day of Winter Social, Rotunda, 3:00 p.m. BINGO, Top of the West- Canceled A Christmas Carol, Auditor ium, 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Pilates Mat, Fitness Center, 10:00 a.m. SAIL, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. Must Register Chair Fit, Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Chapel, 12:30 p.m. WhatNot Shop Open, 12:30-3:00 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 1:30 p.m. Joy of Music, Media Room, 1:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting, Auditor ium, 2:00 p.m. Line Dance, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. - Canceled Catholic Mass, Chapel, 3:30 p.m. Contemplative Worship, Chapel, 4:30 p.m. Holiday Lights Trip, Depar ts at 6:30 p.m. Scrabble, Top of the West, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 Total Body Fit. Ctr. /Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. H20 Fitness, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Brain Body Balance $, 10:00 a.m. - Canceled Project 52, Smith Study, 10:00 a.m. - Canceled Giant Shuttle, Departs at 11:30 a.m.

Sound and Colors, Art Center , 1:00 p.m. Happy Hour, BC Lounge, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Poker Game, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Mah Jongg, Card Room, 7:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

Film Afternoon , Media Room, 1:00 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 2:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service, Chapel, 4:00 p.m. Movie: Christmas Eve, Auditor ium, 7:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 Community Coffee Hour, Formal Parlor, 9:45 a.m. Catholic Communion, Top of the West, 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 10:30 a.m. UUCA Coffee, Board Room, 10:45 a.m. UUCA Service, Board Room, 11:15 a.m. Compline Service, Chapel, 7:30 p.m. - Canceled

Please remember to join us on Wednesday, December 21, for our First Day of Winter Social in the Rotunda

at 3:00 p.m. and the resident and staff production of A Christmas Carol in the Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.