ABOUT OUR LEAGUE
SUMMER IN THE CITY By Margaret Lawrynowicz
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ummer is a great time to be in DC. The city has dozens of outdoor patios for happy hours and weekend brunches, and our national monuments are always a welcome sight. For those of you who would like to get out there and explore a Esprit hosted a yoga class at the Watergate. little more, we ventured off the well-known (and often touristy) path would rather see a movie, www.dcoutdoorto bring you some fresh ideas for spending films.com lists various venues throughout the summer in our nation’s capital. the city and suburbs playing both classic So grab a couple of your friends from the films and new releases. Just bring a blanket League, and enjoy some of these activities or lawn chair, and settle in! together! Get to the waterfront! The Wharf Get active! DC is consistently ranked recently opened in Southwest, and it is not as one of the best cities in the country for to be missed. In addition to its happening staying healthy and fit. If you like being on waterfront venues, many more are planned the water, try stand-up paddleboarding or to open in the coming months. You can kayaking along the Potomac. Key Bridge also venture further to the National Harbor Boathouse in Georgetown offers rentals in Maryland – consider taking a water taxi and is only a few blocks away from Junior to get there. League of Washington (JLW) Headquarters. Get out of town! If you feel like you just If you prefer yoga or pilates, there are great need to get away from the city for a week(and free!) outdoor classes during the week end, there are plenty of great places to visit in Farragut Square and at City Center – all nearby. You can wander the cobblestone you need is your own mat. Finally, don’t streets of Old Town Alexandria or Annapforget about the dozens of trails in Rock olis, both of which are full of history and Creek park. You can run to the National cozy places to eat and drink. You can head Mall or bike your way up to Maryland – south to Virginia wine country and enjoy you may even spot a couple historic sites some great local vineyards. If you wanted to along the way. make a weekend out of it, you could enjoy Get entertained! There are many oppora hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains or take tunities to enjoy music outside. Jazz In The in the sights on Skyline Drive in ShenandoGarden at Pavilion Café in the National ah National Park. Alternatively, if you head Gallery of Art is often frequented by JLW east from the District, you could stop by St. members. You may also be able to catch Michael’s, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore some of your favorite musicians at Wolf and crack some crab while you relax on the Trap or Merriweather Post Pavilion. If you water in this charming bayfront town.
League members participate in an Esprit fun run around the Lincoln Memorial.
League members participate in an Esprit boxing class at Nuboxx.
Esprit hosted League members for a White House Garden Tour. Most importantly, don’t forget to stay in touch with the League! Whether it’s Esprit events or volunteer opportunities like the Reading All-Stars summer session, there are plenty of ways to stay involved. League Lines will keep you up-to-speed all summer long.
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