Greater Reston Newcomers & Neighbors Club
“The Friendly Word”
Serving Northern Virginia
-October 2011-
GENERAL MEETING
October 20, 2011
3rd Thursday, Oct. 20
Thursday @ 10:00 AM
HISTORIC LAKE ANNE VILLAGE CENTER
OCTOBERGENERAL MEETING
Susan Ragland703-437-0784
Fall in love with the interesting history of our region as award winning Civil War author, Chuck Mauro,joins us for our October General Meeting. In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Chuck will share some of the fascinating local history and stories from the battlefield that have made his books so successful.
Mr. Mauro is the author of five books including, The Civil War History of Fairfax County: Civilians and Soldiersand The Civil War Album of Laura Ratliffe. He received the coveted Nan Netherton Heritage Award for his historical research, writing and photography of The Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill), A Monumental Storm. Chuck is the Director and co-producer of the documentary Mosby's Combat Operations in Fairfax County, as well as the writer and co-producer of the movieThe Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill).
Chuck is a wonderful speaker whose presentation willentertain and educate. His books will be available for purchase - a great opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping! I hope you'll join us!
NEW LOCATION FOR GENERAL MEETINGS!!!
Reston Community Center – Lake Anne
(Jo Ann Rose Gallery)
DIRECTIONS:
From the North from Reston Parkway: Drive South onReston Parkway. Turn left on to Baron Cameron (Home Depot). Continue .7 miles and take a right on to Village Road, take a left on to North Shore Dr. and an immediate right intoWashington Plaza. The Community Center is located across from the Millennium Bank at 1609A Washington Plaza.
From the South from Reston Parkway:Drive North onReston Parkway. Turn right on to Baron Cameron and follow the above directions.
PRESIDENT’S CORNER:
Dear Members,
Our new VP of Programs, Susan Ragland, has lined up some very interesting speakers for us this year. I hope you’ll join us on October 20 to hear Charles Mauro speak.
Thank you to Allison Marshak and Virginia Gonzalez for starting and chairing 3 of our new activities being offered this fall! There will be signup sheets at the meeting for the Joy of Singing, a Canasta group and a conversational Spanish group.
If you haven’t heard, the game of MahJongg has caught on like wildfire! We are taking names for one or more MahJongg groups to be formed. If you have an interest in starting a group for a new activity or another group of an existing activity we will help you get it up and running. Currently we are looking for someone to chair a Bunco group. If you’d like more information please contact Janet Findley.
Jan Anderson
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
2 BIG EVENTS COMING IN DECEMBER
GALA HOLIDAY PARTY
DATE:Friday, December 9, 6:00-10:00 PM
WHERE:Hidden Creek Country Club
This year’s GRNNC Gala Holiday Party will have a “Gala” theme. There will be a wonderful buffet with a delicious selection of food. We plan to have a DJ playing music from the 50’s - 80’s. The dress is cocktail/suits or formal attire. So, get ready to bring your dancing shoes and rock the night away! See you there!!
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HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
DATE:Thursday, December 15,11:00 AM WHERE:McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Reston Town Center
We will again meet at McCormick & Schmick’s to celebrate the season with fine food and entertainment. It is a wonderful time of the year to get together and enjoy the company of new friends and old. We hope you can join us!!
In keeping with the Season of Giving, we will again be donating children's books to volunteer organizations in Fairfax County. Please bring a new children's book with gender & appropriate age listed on the wrapping. Thank you for your generosity.
WelcomeNew Members!
Kathryn Day
11288 Spyglass Cove Lane
Reston, VA 20191
703-476-8641
Cheryl Treglown
21071 Hooded Crow Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-669-1660
CORRECTION: Cindy O'Kane’s e-mail:
MEMBERSHIP
Sue Ann McNamara703-476-6240
Ann Herlich703-481-1458
Important Reminder: If you would like to have your information listed in the 2011-2012GRNNCdirectory, you must send in your completed membership form, along with your check in the amount of $30.00, by September 30. We will also accept forms and checks at the General Meeting on September 15th. If your dues are not paid by the 30th, you will not receive the November newsletter.
Thank you to those who have already mailed in your dues for this season.
If you know of someone who is interested and would like additional information, have her contact us by phone or visit our website at
Make check payable to: Greater Reston Newcomers and Neighbors Club. Please send your $30.00 check and the membership form to:
GRNNC
P.O. Box 3104
Reston,VA 20195-1104
Checks due by September 30,2011
Member News
Betty Reed 703-727-4737
“THINKING OF YOU!”
We would like to wish a fond farewell to two of our members who are moving: Doris Bessor is moving to Colorado and Margot Richter is returning to Ohio. We have enjoyed your friendship and will miss you!
We wish Fred Precht, Ursula’s husband, a speedy recovery from his surgery.
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Please contact me, preferably by e-mail, if you or anyone you know needs a get well wish, a word of cheer, congratulations, or sympathy.Thank you!
GET ACQUAINTED COFFEE
Elaine Campbell571-203-9161
I hope to see many of you, new members as well as long-time members, at our October GetAcquainted Coffee.It's an opportunity tocatch up on club news and mingle ina friendly, relaxed setting.
DATE:Wednesday, October 12
TIME:10:00 AM
HOSTESS:Karen Brennan
104 Arbor Oak Place
Herndon, VA
RSVP:Please call or email Karen at:
703-433-1668 or
OCTOBER Board Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 4
TIME:9:45 AM
HOSTESS:Ann Herlich
2780 Melchester Dr.
Oak Hill, VA
Please call Jan Andersonif you cannot attend (703-787-0398).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR
OCTOBER LADIES
YulanGuoOctober 2
SueAnn McNamara October 2
Theresa BebliOctober 3
Alicia Stage October 4
Roxane Hughes October 7
Kay VakericsOctober 14
Alexandria Eadie-FriedmannOctober 20
Susan GershonOctober 23
Myrna SheproOctober 27
Publicity
Sandra MacDougall703-362-5027
Thanks to all who have helped with distribution of the GRNNC Flyers.You can callor send me anemail anytime if you would like flyers for distribution. Also, don't hesitate to suggest places for distribution. Please help spread the word about our great Club.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Opening Balance – 6/01/2011: $5,399.05
INCOME
Membership Dues 1,080.00
Special Events (BBQ) 780.00
TOTAL INCOME $1,860.00
EXPENSES
VA corporation registration 25.00Lake Ann Gallery 551.25
Special Events Food (BBQ) 446.25
Website 76.74
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,099.24
Closing Balance – 8/31/2011: $6,159.81
FYI
Janice Shea703-620-2924
RESTON INTERFAITH'S
2011 THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Ladies, I would like to remind you that in October and November I will be collecting hearty Thanksgiving food for our neighbors in need.
Some suggested items are: box of mashed potatoes or mac and cheese, bag of rice, canned vegetables and large cans of juice. A gift card of $25.00 to a food store is always welcome.
Also, remember you can always bring toiletries, foodstuff and linens to the General Meetings and Coffees.
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Thursday, Oct. 13
Send articles to:
Terry Morrow
ACTIVITIES
Janet Findley703-481-2579
Remember to take advantage of all our club has to
offer and start attending the different activity groups! Give the Chair a call and make arrangementsto attend an activity. This is a great way to find friendswith the same interests.
DAYTIME NEEDLECRAFT
Lillian Brodeur703-437-1723
Please shareyour interest with this fun-loving group, be it knitting, crocheting, or embroidery, just to name a few specialties. We meet on the first Thursday of every month at 1PM.
DATE:Thursday, October 6
TIME:1:00 PM
HOSTESS:Pepper Buckley
11298 Spyglass Cove Lane
Reston, VA
Please RSVP to Pepper () or Lillian if you plan to attend. Hope to see you then.
SECOND TUESDAY BRIDGE
Betty Murray 703-796-1212
DATE: Tuesday,October 11
TIME: 1:00 PM
HOSTESS:Janice Shea
2570 John Milton Drive
Herndon
703-624-2924
Second Tuesday Bridge is a two-table intermediate
bridge group that plays once a month. Anyone
interested in substituting or joining our group, please
contact Betty Murray.
BOOK REMARKS
Allison Marshak703-709-7741
DATE: Thursday, October 13, 12NOON
BOOK: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
by Helen Simonson
LEADER: Karen Brennan
HOSTESS:Marilyn Eckels
11606 Foxclove Road
Reston, VA
Please RSVP to Marilyn at 703-860-8630.
PAGE TURNERS
Claudette Chenevert 703-437-3177
DATE: Tuesday,October 18, 1:00PM
BOOK: Digging to America
byAnne Tyler
LEADER: Doris Bessor
PLACE: La Madeleine Restaurant
Spectrum 1, Reston
Please call or emailElaine Campbell (571-203-9161) or ()to RSVP.
MONDAY MORNING BOOKS
Julie Aurora 703-478-6911
DATE:Monday, October 3, 11:00 AM
BOOK:Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by James Ford
PLACE:La Madeleine Restaurant
Spectrum 1, Reston
CASUAL DINING
Pepper Buckley:
Roberta Livingston:
Casual Dining is a group of singles and couples meeting at 6 PM onthe 4th Saturday of the month. Each householdbrings amenu item to share. The hostess provides the main course. The rest bring salad, appetizer, vegetable, dessert, bread, and other side dishes. Please email Pepper if you want to participate this year.
Great eating--even greater camaraderie !!!
DATE:October 22, 6:00 PM
HOSTS:Margaret and Rick Nichols
12617 Bayard Drive
Reston 20191
MENU:Potluck BBQ – chicken & steak
It's BYOB and each person contributes $5/meal to defray costs to the hostess.
Please email Pepper if you plan to attend and tell her what you'd like to bring. The week before the event, she will get back to you with the number of persons planning to attend.
WINE TASTING
Margaret Nichols 703-834-0468
DATE:Saturday, October 15, 8:00 PM
COST: $15.00 per person
HOST:Joanne Esposito
12618 Bayard Drive, Reston VA
RSVP:to Joanne byOctober 9, 2011
r 703-437-3996
This group usually meets in the evening on the
3rd Saturday of the month at a *member’s home.
The host selects and sets up the wines for tasting.
Coffee, tea and dessert are generally served following the tasting. In order for the host to prepare please
RSVP by the date indicated. (*Hostess may select another location for the Tasting.)
LUNCHEON DELIGHT
Sigrid Nelson703-404-2796
Ursula Precht703-726-8797
Luncheon Delight is a lively group of women that meet every month in a member’s home. We share in the cost and help the hostess prepare, serve and clean up. We’d love to have you!
DATE:Thursday, October 27, 12 NOON
HOSTESS:Susan Ragland
1309 Stamford Way Reston, VA
RSVP:Please call Susan by Saturday, October 22 and let her know what you would like to bring. (703-437-0784 or )
The theme for our October Luncheon is Fall Favorites.
Space is limited, so please call early.
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REMINDER for September Luncheon:
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 12 NOON
HOSTESS: Jan Anderson
13244 Middleton Farm Ln
Herndon, VA 20171
RSVP: Please call Jan at 703-787-0398
Space is limited. Lunch will be a Scandinavian smorgasbord.
DESTINATION DINNER
Betty Reed703-727-4737
We visit various restaurants, some new ones as well as old favorites. Separate checks are issued. Sometimes we gather afterwards in a home for more conversation and dessert. Hope to see you!
DATE:Friday, October 28, 6:30 PM
PLACE:Dante Restaurant (private room)
1148 Walker Rd., Great Falls
Restaurant phone: 703 759-3131
RSVP BY: September 24, 4:00 PM
To make a reservation, please call 703-727-4737 and leave a message or send an e-mail to: . Please put “Destination Dinner” in the Subject line.
Please let me know if you’d like to invite us to your home afterward for dessert.
THE LADIES LUSCIOUS LUNCHEON
Margie Kohlberg703-481-8566
The Ladies Luscious Luncheon Group meets the last Tuesday of each month. We meet at various restaurants where we can enjoy good times, laughter and have a pleasant lunch with “new” and “old” friends.
DATE:TUESDAY, October 25, 12:30 PM
PLACE:Market Street Bar & Grill
1800 Presidents Street
(Reston Town Center)
RSVP:Please call Margie by
Sunday, October 23
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REMINDER for September Luncheon – DATE CHANGE:
DATE:TUESDAY, September 27, 12:30 PM
PLACE:Kalypso’s
Lake Anne Plaza
RSVP:Please call Margie by
Sunday, September 25
TRAVEL TREKS
Karen Brennan703-433-1668
DATE:Thursday, October 6, 9:30 AM
PLACE:Dumbarton Oaks
Georgetown
Admission is $8 for adults, $5 seniors. We will tour the house and/or gardens, and then head over to Serendipity 3, the famous NYC ice cream parlor that opened here recently for some of their famous Frrozen Hot Chocolate (they also offer the World's Most Expensive Hot Dog). While it's not a bargain, if it's anything like the original, it's unforgettable!
Meet in front of Starbucks in North Point Shopping Center at 9:30 AM. Please call if you would like to go (and let me know if you are willing to drive), as I need to arrange car pools. If you are a passenger, you should give your driver $5 towards gas. The cost of parking in Georgetown will also be shared.
INFORMATION
Contact Information
Please email Terry Morrow, Newsletter Editor, with civic and/or recreational information to include on this page.
Please contact Jan Anderson with suggestions, comments, or concerns about this page.
Community Websites:
Reston Association:
Reston Community Events:
Herndon Community Center:
Fairfax Connector (Bus):
Reston Town Center
Fairfax County Government:
Important Phone Numbers and websites:
INOVA Fairfax Hospital: (703) 776-3626
Reston Community Center (Hunter’s Woods):
(703) 476-4500
Reston Hospital (703) 689-9000
Reston Police Department: (703) 478-0904
Reston Post Office: 703) 689-9874
LINK Bus Service: 703-435-5465 (Local)
Washington METRO Transit: (202) 962-5680
The Greater Reston Newcomers and Club does not endorse or sponsor any commercial enterprise or profit making venture. The club does not endorse any religious, political, or business pursuits. Club members may not use the organization to advertise their own business.
Check out this website for information on local events, coupons and saving, restaurants, shopping, etc.
AROUND TOWN
RESTON TOWN CENTER
RESTON Farmer’s Market Sats 8:00AM-Noon thru October 29 Lake Anne Village Center
Elden Street Players – 2011-12 Season Tickets on Sale
Reston Community Players – 2011-12 Season Tickets on Sale
Ushers and seamstresses needed!
SEPTEMBER
Chicken Dumpling Cooking Demo Sat, Sept 17 9:00AM
Reston Town Center at Big Bowl – learn to cook dumplings with Chef Oscar Huerta FREE – sign up at restaurant or call 703 787-8852
Singles Saturday at IL Fornaio Bar Sat, Sept 17 2-4PM Reston Town Center - 5 Italian wines paired with 5 Italian Artisan Cheeses. $30 per person 703 437-5544
Celebration of the Jaguars (car show) Sept 18 10:00AM - 2:00PM Reston Town Center 571 213-1847
Book Sale Reston Regional Library (Friends’ Night Tues Sept 21 5:30-7:00PM) – Open to Public Sept 22-23 10-5; Sept 24 10-4; Sept 25 1-3PM - 703-829-5467
Walk to End Alzheimer’s & Candlelight Rally Sun,
Sept 25 5:00PM Reston Town Pavilion
INOVA Blood Drive Tues, Sept 27 12 -7:30PM
Bloodmobile located beside Pavilion –onsite registration -
1 866-256-6372 or
(Monthly 4th Tuesday of the month)
Sr Movie Day Wed, Sept 28 10:00AM Reston Town Center Bow Tie Cinema – doors open at 9:30AM RA presents feature film, refreshments and door prizes prior to the movie.
OCTOBER
Reston Community Players - October 14-Nov. 5
“The Drowsy Chaperone”
Center Stage – Reston Community – 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston 703 476-4500
Hollywood is Dead Sat, Oct 1 thru Nov 1– Reston Town Center – re imaginings of Hollywood movie posters and images, from the silver screen 703 478-0778
Oktoberfest Fri, Oct 7 3-11PM Sat Oct 8 11:00AM – 11: PM and Sun Oct 9 12-8PM Reston Town Center Pavilion food, live entertainment, children’s rides and more
10th Annual Reston Home Tour – Saturday, Oct 15
10:00AM – 5:00 PM - Tour six outstanding private homes throughout Reston and visit the historic Delong Bowman House – For tickets and more information:
Neighborhood Watch Conference – Saturday, Oct 1510:30AM – 3:30PM Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley, Reston – learn about neighborhood watch, see police safety and rescue equipment – brought to you by Fairfax County Policy Dept and Reston Association
Singles Saturday at IL Fornaio Bar Sat, Oct 15 2-4PM Reston Town Center - 5 Italian wines paired with 5 Italian Artisan Cheeses $30 per person 703 437-5544
“A Midsummer’s Night Dream” – Elden Street Players – Fri, Sat and Sun – beginning Oct 21 – thru Nov 3- $25 per ticket
Apple Picking: Crooked Run Orchard, - 37883 E. Main Street, Purcellville 540 338-6642
Silhouettes in a Snap – Friday Oct 21 11:00AM – 3:00 PM – The Dandelion Patch @ Reston Town Center– Keith Donaldson, famed silhouette artist will do silhouette of children – children sit for 3 minutes – Price range $12-55 Appointment required register at for information:
INOVA Blood Drive Tues, Oct 23– 12-7:30PM
Bloodmobile located beside Pavilion –onsite registration -
1 866-256-6372 or
Sr Movie Day Wed, Oct 26 10:00AM Reston Town Center Bow Tie Cinema – doors open at 9:30AM RA presents feature film, refreshments and door prizes prior to the movie
Trick or Treating at the Reston Town Center – Sat,
Oct 29 12:00-4:00 PM
Halloween Monday at IL Fornaio – Mon Oct 31 4:30 PM to 12:00AM – happy hour priced beverages to all in costume – DJ Juice presents upbeat dance music 703 437-5544
Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thurs / Fri / Sat1
2 / 3
Monday Morning Books / 4
Board Meeting / 5 / 6
Daytime Needlecraft
Travel Treks / 7 / 8
9 / 10 / 11
Second Tuesday Bridge / 12
Get Acquainted Coffee / 13
Book Remarks
Newsletter Deadline / 14 / 15
Wine Tasting
16 / 17 / 18
Page Turners / 19 / 20
GENERAL MEETING / 21 / 22
Casual Dining
23/30 / 24/31 / 25
Ladies Luscious Luncheons / 26 / 27
Luncheon
Delight / 28
Destination Dinner / 29
2011 - 2012 Board
*Executive Board
President:
*Jan Anderson703-787-0398
1st VP - Programs:
*Susan Ragland703-437-0784