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Reston is a community of doers. Reston is here today because one man had a vision. He pursued what he believed in and what many others thought not possible. We thank Robert E. Simon, Jr. for doing what it took to establish our wonderful home, Reston.

GRCC 2016 ACE AWARDS

Upon this one year anniversary of Bob Simon’s passing, we reflect on how one person can truly make a difference. With hard work and grit, all of us can realize our dreams.

I’d like to celebrate this year’s recipients of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce 2016 ACE Awards. Thank you for all you do for our community. Let’s keep on DOING! ~ Kat Toussaint, Publisher

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TABLE of Contents

FAMILY A Second Me Errand Service…..…..…..…..…. 52 Barrett Suzuki Music Studio …..…..…..…..…. 59 Bright Horizons Family Solutions…..…..…..… 53 Comfort Keepers Elder Care …..…..…..…..…. 51 Dawn Price Baby …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..… 61 Goldfish Swim School …..…..…..…..…..…..…. 57 Great Day Learning Center…..…..…..…..…..… 60 Great Falls Assisted Living …..…..…..…..…..… 51 Horizon Child Development Center…..…..… 55 Lake Anne Merchants …..…..…..…..…..…..…. 45 Little Hands Music …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 59 Lopez Studios Performing Arts School …..… 56 Pal Family Dentistry …..…..…..…..…..…..…..… 42 PetMAC Pet Nutrition Center…..…..…..…..… 47 Reston Montessori School…..…..…..…..…..… 53 Reston Serenity Smiles …..…..…..…..…..…..… 40 Small Change Consignments…..…..…..…..…. 57 Smile Wonders …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 43 Sunrise Orthodontics …..…..…..…..…..…..…. 41 Tall Oaks Assisted Living …..…..…..…..…..…. 49 YMCA Reston…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….BC

HOME Able Moving & Storage…..…..…..…..…..…..… 31 Adams Team—Coldwell Banker…..…..…..…. 30 All American Painting Plus…..…..…..…..…..… 27 Autumn Electric …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 29 Care of Trees, The …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 28 Cindy Beyer Interior Design …..…..…..…..…. 33 Denny + Gardner Remodeling…..…..…..…..… 37 Foster Remodeling Solutions …..…..…..…..IBC House to Home One Day Decorating …..…. 26 Marines Plumbing …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 35 NOVA Junk Removal…..…..…..…..…..…..…..… 26 Tim Finefrock—Keller Williams …..…..…..…. 25 VA Real Estate School …..…..…..…..…..…..…. 33

LIFEstyle Berman Cosmetic Surgery & Skincare…..…. 10 Connective Touch Therapeutic Massage…..… 11 Escape Room Herndon …..…..…..…..…..…..… 8 Eyewear Gallery, The …..…..…..…..…..…..…. 7 Generations Medical Aesthetics…..…..…..… 13 Il Fornaio Restaurant …..…..…..…..…..…..…. 16 Just Cats Clinic…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..… 46 Kalypso’s Sports Tavern…..…..…..…..…..…..… 19 Lake Anne Events…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..… 44 Lake Anne Merchants …..…..…..…..…..…..…. 45 L’Auberge Chez Francois …..…..…..…..…..…. 17 Melone Law PC …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 5 MOD Pizza Restaurant…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 17 OktoberFest Reston …..…..…..…..…..…..…..… 15 Reston Community Players …..…..…..…..… IFC TD Bank…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..… 8 TM Wealth Management…..…..…..…..…..…. 9

Editorial A Message from Reston Chamber …..…..…. 4 A Mom Around Reston…..…..…..…..…..…..… 58 Book Report …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 48 ChalkFest …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 54 Conversation w/ Bob Earley …..…..…..…..…. 12 Destination Biking …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 14 Facebook Collage…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..… iii Good Eats in Reston…..…..…..…..…..…..…..… 18 Over the Years—Ken Plum…..…..…..…..…..… 6 Publisher’s Page…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. iv Raised Reston …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..… 36 Remembering Bob …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 2 Remembering Through Giving …..…..…..…. 62 Reston Chorale 30 Years Strong…..…..…..…. 22 Reston Citizen’s Association …..…..…..…..…. 32 Reston Hospital 30th Anniversary …..…..…. 34 Reston Players 50th Anniversary…..…..…..… 20 Spelling Fun for Seniors…..…..…..…..…..…..… 50 Talk Around Reston…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 52 Washington West Film Festival …..…..…..…. 38 What’s Up at Reston Station?…..…..…..…..… 24

Remembering Bob

by Ken Knueven

It’s been a year since Bob Simon’s passing and I miss him dearly.

I still think about greeting him in the early mornings as he took his daily walks around Lake Anne. I have colorful memories of taking him to various events and getting into deep discussions about community, politics, Europe and more. He was a wonderful person, always fascinated by life’s experiences, a visionary, and yes, a man with a great sense of humor.

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As I reflect about Bob, the words genius, activist and trusted advisor come to mind.

The great German Philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer said it best in his treatises on talent and genius. He believed talent achieves what others cannot achieve, whereas genius achieves what others cannot imagine.

“It arises from a superior capacity … that leads the genius to transcend the smallness of the ego and enter the infinite world of ideas.”

That’s Bob!

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As an activist, Bob set the bar once again. He was determined to make Reston happen, he worked tirelessly with the developers, the financial houses, the County, the State and even the Federal government. Then he had to attract the people who would end up being Reston’s FFRs (First Families of Reston). Bob was organizer, salesman, banker, therapist, preacher, repairman, ombudsman and anything else necessary to accomplish his vision. What’s funny—he carried those traits all the way through his life.

Bob never stopped, he always fought for Reston’s guiding principles – principles we follow to this day. During my years on the Reston Board, I had the opportunity to interact with him on a regular basis. He attended board meetings whenever he needed to make an important point, and yes, he was powerful in his delivery.

He was never bashful about calling me anytime, day or night. I reminisce with friends about those calls and I must say I miss getting them.

In researching Bob, I just finished reading The Death and Life of Great American Cities by the author, activist, and urbanism patron Jane Jacobs. One of her metaphors hit home… “…I believe that lively cities where society can operate in an intense way make meetings out of which very fertile and ingenious decisions can come. But if people are isolated, fragmented, if one income class is set off from other income classes,

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Reston was Bob’s vision, and his genius set this community on a path that transcends all others.

He was transformational in his approach, always breaking down barriers, whether they were stereotypes, age, gender, financial status or even racial. The mixture of residential and commercial, incorporating old and new, tied to inclusiveness, culture, the arts, open spaces and most importantly—human interaction —were unique ideas in the early ‘60s. Bob made it work and after 50 years, Reston still sets the pace for other communities to follow.

the meeting simply does not occur. If different kinds of talents don’t come together, if different sorts of ideas don’t rub up against one another, if the necessary money never comes in juxtaposition with the necessary vision, the meeting doesn’t occur…”

I don’t know if Bob knew Jane, but I do believe they would have gotten along magnificently.

In addition to being my neighbor and my friend, Bob was my trusted advisor. I still remember one of his many guiding moments with me— when he shared just a little bit of his wisdom when I needed it the most. He said: “Ken, it’s important to listen to those who speak the loudest, but remember they are only a handful of people…

Don’t ever forget about the rest, the silent majority—who are counting on you, who have confidence in you and need you to be there for them… I have confidence in you, I know you have the heart and intellect and I know you have the drive to do what’s right…so dammit go do it!!!”

I’ll always remember that conversation and how much of an impact it has had on my personal and professional life.

Bob, I miss you so much, you played an integral part of my life when I needed it the most. So, now I’m going to prepare a Danish Mary and toast the heavens in your honor...

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A Message from the Chamber Legislation Allows Taxpayers Access to Vital Information in Real Estate Assessment Appeals The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Northern Virginia Chamber partnership, successfully advocated for legislation during this year’s General Assembly session seeking to level the playing field for aggrieved business and residential taxpayers appealing local government assessments at the Circuit Court level. As introduced, the bill would have achieved this objective by prohibiting the use of non-standard scheduling orders that give more lenient timelines to the local government than the appellant (businesses and residents taxpayer). They further allowed for a taxpayer option of a jury trial and permit the release of information pertinent to the assessed value under a protective order as is standard practice in other areas of law.

The measures faced fierce opposition from local governments that did not believe the assessor would receive fair consideration from a jury. As originally drafted, the legislation failed to report from the House Courts of Justice Committee, however, the Partnership and its allied business organizations were able to maneuver such that the bill was brought back for reconsideration. Amending out the controversial jury trial component, the bill advanced with unanimous support.

Similar amendments were made to the Senate bill which also reported from Committee unanimously. Local governments, except for Fairfax County, withdrew their opposition and the measures passed unanimously through both the Senate and House of Delegates.

As passed, the bill makes a significant impact for aggrieved property owners challenging real estate tax assessments by allowing them access to critical information to build a case for an appeal. In a Circuit Court appeal, the burden of proof lies with the taxpayer to demonstrate that the assessor has erroneously arrived at a valuation of their property. But critical information regarding how the assessment was calculated is often withheld from property owners, leaving them at a significant disadvantage. The bills will go a long way towards remedying this problem for businesses and residents and the Reston Chamber was proud to be part of the Partnership advocating for fair and equitable legislation.

Mark S. Ingrao President and CEO of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce

For more information about the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, visit www.restonchamber.org

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A trust fund is a special type of legal entity that holds property for the benefit of another person, group, or organization.

A trust is created by a grantor, who places assets, usually financial accounts and real estate, under the control of a trustee for management and distribution to the grantor’s chosen beneficiaries. The grantor establishes how the trust operates during his life and beyond. The trust operates outside of probate, maintaining privacy for you and your loved ones helping to alleviate concerns about estate distribution.

There are several reasons a trust may work for you:

1) You own multiple residences or investment properties.

2) You have step-children or children from other relationships.

3) To maintain control over funds distribution or use.

4) Intended beneficiaries have special needs.

5) If you intend to skip a generation with asset distribution.

6) To protect your assets from creditors.

If any of the above apply to you, seek a consultation with an attorney to discuss your options and determine if a trust is right for you.

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OVER THE YEARS A lot has changed since Reston’s founder, Robert E. Simon, proclaimed on April 10, 1964 (his 50th birthday) that his new town was underway.

There were some buildings around the newly created Lake Anne, but for the most part the remainder of the 6,000 acres looked as they did when they were part of the largest farm in Virginia.

Simon’s announcement that the Reston community was open to all people regardless of race stood in contrast to what was happening elsewhere in the world in 1964. Three civil rights workers were murdered in Mississippi in June of that year. Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa. Folk musician Bob

Dylan became popular with his songs expressing objection to the condition of American society.

Counterculture bands like the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane were realizing great success.

Reston grew during this period with a slow beginning pace but with a strong spurt of growth as it approached its 50th year.

As Reston begins the second half of its first century, exciting changes continue. September is the end of the first year of Reston without its beloved founder Robert E. Simon, and the community has experienced more evolution during that time.

Despite troubles with the main line of Metro, Reston’s Silver Line is experiencing great success. Transitoriented development principles guide land use discussions in a way that I believe would please its founder. Rental rates have soared for the hundreds of new apartments that have become available to the millennials who are choosing to live here. The community’s conscience coming from its origins is making sure that workforce housing is also available. More bike lanes are showing up, and rental bikes will soon be available. More parking areas are including electric charging stations for cars. Reston office space competes very successfully with Tysons Corner that is attempting to make itself more like Reston.

With the evolution of Reston over its 51 years, its founding principles remain firm. Although the world and the community have seen major changes since 1964, the observation can be made about Reston during its founding and now its maturing—it is a wonderful place to live, work, and play!

Delegate Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum represents the 36th District, including all of Reston, in the Virginia House of Delegates

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Overcoming the Cost of Being Human.

It is easy to talk a good game about investing. However, when push comes to shove many of us are paying too high a price for being human.

The traditional principles of investing are based on the assumption that we are all calm, objective, unemotional beings or Homo economicus (an ideal investor who simply doesn’t exist).

In reality money is very emotional for all of us. It represents our hard work and our ability to live the life we desire. Yet, this emotional attachment can often drive us to do things that make no logical sense (i.e. buy high, sell low) but make perfect emotional sense.

Our innate need for emotional comfort has a cost. Most studies estimate this cost at 2-3% a year in foregone returns and some as high as 5%-7%. Regardless of whatever the number is there is clearly a cost to being human. This cost, often referred to as the behavior gap, stems from the fact that the financial decisions that are optimal for the long term are often very uncomfortable to live with in the short term.

Successful investing starts with understanding how we, as humans, are hard wired.

When we make financial decisions, losses loom larger than gains. We believe we will feel more emotional pain from losing a certain amount than the pleasure we experience from gaining the same amount.

There are two key elements that will help to overcome the cost of being human: 1. Have a Plan. A plan allows you to anticipate how you will feel in different scenarios and decide beforehand how you will react.

2. Seek Advice. Involving someone that has the expertise to advise you can help ease the emotional buden of investing one’s wealth. They can take an unemotional view of your plan and investments.

Trying to achieve optimal investment returns without being aware of your emotions can cause you to fail, and fail expensively.

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Back to school can be a stressful time for children and adults alike. Practice these tips for a smooth transition from Summer to Autumn.

1. Get to Bed-if you have been staying up late and sleeping in all Summer, a week or two before the start of school practice getting your household into a bedtime and wake up routine.

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A Conversation

w/ Bob Earley, Director, Generations Medical Aesthetics

Q What is your background? How did you choose to work in laser and skin care?

A My background is in nursing, critical care, operating room and plastics. I got involved with lasers after I finished college about 25 years ago. The military paid for some of my schooling and I owed them some time.

During my first two weeks at my first duty station, my supervisor approached me and said “you don’t look too busy, you just got volunteered for laser class.” That’s how I got started.

How did you get started at Generations Medical Aesthetics?

I was approached by the owners of a family practice that wanted to improve their current laser program.

When I first started here five years ago, I only had one room. Now we have one of the most advanced dedicated laser centers in the area with some of the most experienced and trained staff and state of the art equipment. Today, clients come from all over the world for their appointments, and we offer advanced training for experienced laser providers as well.

How does the laser work? Is it painful?

Lasers work by using light energy to very specifically target one color like the red in spider veins.The laser can transfer through the skin, leaving the skin completely unharmed and only see the spider vein to eliminate it. Lasers feel different for everybody.

Modern lasers are less painful but still have a pinch.

We describe it like a rubber band snap. Some lasers actually feel comfortable to some clients.

having surgery. There is no down time— no needles or surgery.

Any ‘Feel Good’ story you can share with us?

I enjoy helping patients who suffer from traumatic scars. I donate some of our services to charity. I offer free evaluation and treatment to breast cancer survivors who have mastectomy scars. It’s one way I can give back a little.

Any thoughts about the future of laser technology or new anti-aging treatments on the horizon?

Lasers are developing so fast. The physics of lasers will never change but the computers that run them get better, faster, more comfortable and safer every year. In the near future we will be able to treat blond, gray or white hair. We will be able to remold skin and possibly develop better treatments for cancer using lasers. The future of lasers is very bright.

What are the most popular treatments you offer at Generations Medical Aesthetics?

What are realistic expectations for a client to have?

The two most popular procedures are the Laser Facial and CoolSculpting. The Laser Facial is one of the few anti-aging procedures that can treat unwanted sun damage, uneven redness, dark hair and tighten the skin at one time with little to no down time. The CoolSculpting is very popular because just about everyone I know has some fat somewhere on their body that they would like to get rid of without

As with all medical procedures, each person is unique. We will customize a treatment plan for each individual. The biggest problem is that most people are not aware of what lasers can do for them. We love to educate our clients. We invite everyone to come to our office for a complimentary consultation to discuss all the options to help the client address their concerns.

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DESTINATION BIKING

13 CYCLISTS, 16 MILES, 1 FUN EVENING!

by Kat Toussaint

It was a beautiful Friday evening in Reston. As I rode my bike to The Bike Lane in Reston Town Center for their Bike Brew Ride, I was feeling a bit uneasy. Would I be able to keep up, what if I had an embarrassing crash, do these padded shorts make my butt look big … the list goes on. I’m good at worrying!

Within a short time, I was smiling — worries forgotten. And why not … I was biking to the Old Ox Brewery www.oldoxbrewery.com (Mile Marker 25), conveniently located on the W&OD just 8 miles west! I was joined by 12 other riders. We quickly became friends, appreciating our wise choice of riding to a craft brewery rather than sitting in rush hour. A bike ride and a beer plan make for quick bonding!

While waiting to depart the bike store, I took the opportunity to ask The Bike Lane technician to replace my computer battery and check my tires. Along with friendly service, I got some great tips! We left at 5:30pm. Ryan, our group leader maintained a comfortable pace for everyone. We enjoyed the gorgeous scenery along the trail as we cycled by a few side trip options that I’m definitely going to explore in the near future. Sweet Signatures www.sweetsignatures.com near mile 22.5 would be a great place to bike to for coffee and treats. And I’m sure my friends and I would enjoy a bike/lunch to Mona Lebanese Café www. monaslebanesecafe.net near Mile 23.5. Watch for marker signs on the trail.

We arrived at the Old Ox Brewery in about 30 minutes. The place was full of vibe! I felt relaxed as if on a mini staycation. We ordered beers at the counter and found our seats in the cool warehouse space with comfortable picnic style table seating. My new friends and I settled in, enjoying our refreshing beers and live music. Some riders purchased delish looking appetizers. While we hung out, I spoke with Anne Mader, co-owner of The Bike Lane with her husband, Todd Mader. I asked her how long they plan to continue the Friday Brew Rides. Anne says, “As long as we have interest and longer days, we will host rides.” From the looks of it, interest is no problem!

We were in no hurry to leave, however, all good things must come to an end.

Around 7:30pm, some of the riders started their trip back to RTC albeit, a little slower. The group is fairly casual on return times. Riders can bike back independently or with the others.

I’m looking forward to my next ‘Bike to the Brewery’ ride. Hope to see you there!

All levels will feel welcome. Check out www.thebikelane.com for additional info.

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Good EATS in RESTON Restaurant list is for informational purposes only based on our current database information. We advise readers to visit restaurant website for additional information, changes, menu pricing, closings or other.

Some restaurants offer multiple cuisines not indicated here. If your Reston restaurant has changes to this information or would like to be added, please contact us.

AMERICAN American Tap Room – $$-$$$ 1811 Library Street

Mandarin – $ 1675 L Reston Parkway

Zoe’s Kitchen – $ 11690 Plaza America Drive

Gregorio’s Trattoria – $$ 1428 N. Point Village Center

Nikko Sushi & Hibachi – $$ 11730 Plaza America Drive

FAST FOOD/TAKE OUT

Obi Sushi – $$ 1771 Library Street

Burger King – $ 2270 Hunters Woods Plaza

Il Fornaio – $$-$$$ 11990 Market Street See offer on p. 16

Pho Reston 75 – $ 12020 N. Shore Drive

Chick-Fil-A – $ 12160 Sunset Hills Road

Singh Thai – $$ 1633 Washington Plaza N.

Jersey’s Mike’s Subs – $ 2254 Hunters Woods Plaza

CAFÉ/DELI

Clyde’s of Reston – $$-$$$ 11905 Market Street

Community Canteen – $ 11950 Democracy Drive 12011 Sunset Hills Road

Glory Days Grill – $$ 1420 N. Point Village Center

Cosi – $-$$ 11909 Democracy Drive

Jacksons – $$-$$$ 11927 Democracy Drive

Einstein Brothers Bagels – $ 1825 Fountain Drive

Mortons Steakhouse – $$$-$$$$ 11956 Market Street

Honey Baked Ham – $-$$ 1480 N. Point Village Center

Not Your Average Joe’s – $$-$$$ 1845 Fountain Drive

Midtown Kabob – $ 1862 Explorer Street

Red’s Table – $$-$$$ 11150 South Lakes Drive

Panera Bread – $ 1825 Discovery Street

Silver Diner – $-$$ 11951 Killingsworth Avenue

Penn Station East Coast Subs – $ 11652 Plaza America Drive

Tasting Room Wine Bar – $$ 1816 Library Street

Pica Deli – $ 11864 Sunrise Valley Drive

Tavern 64 – $$$ 1800 Presidents Street

Potbelly Sandwich Works – $ 12150 Sunset Hills Road 11919A Freedom Drive

Ted’s Bulletin – $$ 11948 Market Street Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro – $$$ 11750 Sunrise Valley Drive World of Beer – $$ 1888 Explorer Street

ASIAN Ariake – $$ 12184 Glade Drive Bento House – $-$$ 11790 Baron Cameron Avenue Big Bowl Asian Kitchen – $$ 11915 Democracy Drive Busara Thai – $$ 11964 Market Street Great China – $ 1484 N. Point Village Center Hibiscus Thai – $$ 11790 A Baron Cameron Avenue House of Mandarin – $ 2303 Soapstone Drive

Vapiano – $$ 1875 Explorer Street

MEDITERRANEAN

McDonalds – $ 11265 Roger Bacon Drive

Neyla’s Mediterranean –$$-$$$ 11898 Market Street

Pollo Peru Restaurant – $ 1675D Reston Parkway

MEXICAN/SOUTHWEST

Popeye’s – $ 11850 Sunrise Valley Drive

Bartaco – $$ 12023 Town Square Street

Taco Bell – $ 11257 Roger Bacon Drive

California Tortilla – $ 1470 N. Point Village Center

Wendy’s – $ 1701 Bracknell Drive

Chipotle Mexican Grill – $ 11913 Freedom Drive 12150 Sunset Hills Road 11160 South Lakes Drive

FRENCH Cafe Montmartre – $$ 1625 Washington Plaza N.

On the Border – $$ 11880 Spectrum Center

La Madeleine – $-$$ 1833 Fountain Drive

Uncle Julio’s – $$ 1827 Library Street

Melting Pot Restaurant – $$-$$$ 11730 Plaza America Drive

PIZZA

Mon Ami Gabi – $$$ 11950 Democracy Drive

Domino’s Pizza – $ 2303 Soapstone Drive

GREEK

Flippin Pizza – $-$$ 11130 South Lakes Drive

Santini’s NY Style Deli – $-$$ 11804 Baron Cameron Avenue

Kalypso’s Sports Tavern – $$ 1617 Washington Plaza N See offer on p. 19

Jerry’s Subs & Pizza – $ 1432 N. Point Village Center

Subway – $ 1474 N. Point Village Center 11160 South Lakes Drive 12191 Sunset Hills Road B1, Midtown at RTC

ICE CREAM/YOGURT & SMOOTHIES

Sweet Green – $ 11935 Democracy Drive

CASUAL Be Right Burger – $$ 1820 Discovery Street Boston Market – $ 1492 N. Point Village Center Buffalo Wing Factory & Pub – $$ 2260D Hunters Woods Plaza Counter, The – $$ 11922 Democracy Drive Five Guys Reston – $ 11674 Plaza America Drive

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream – $ 11916 Market Street Iceberry – $ 11990 Market Street Pitango Gelato – $ 11942 Democracy Drive Robek’s – $ 1835 Fountain Drive Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt – $ 1472 N. Point Village Center Tropical Smoothie Café – $ 11684 Plaza America Drive

INDIAN Mayuri Indian Cuisine – $-$$ 2316 Hunters Woods Plaza

Hunan Cafe VII – $ 2254 Hunters Woods Plaza

MOD Pizza – $ 11642 Plaza America Drive See offer on p. 17

Lakeside Asia Café – $$ 11130 J South Lakes Drive

Noodles & Company – $ 11648 Plaza America Drive

Cafe Sano – $$ 11130M South Lakes Drive

Mama Wok – $ 12022 North Shore Drive

Sweet Heat BBQ – $$ 1810 Michael Faraday Drive

Carrabba’s Italian Grill – $$ 12192 Sunset Hills Road

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LEDO Pizza – $ 2254 Hunters Woods Plaza

ITALIAN

MOD Pizza – $ 11642 Plaza America Drive See offer on p. 17 Naked Pizza – $ 1675 Reston Parkway, Reston Paisano’s Pizza – $ 12050 North Shore Drive Pizza Hut – $ 1821 Wiehle Avenue Vocelli Pizza – $ 12026 North Shore Drive

SEAFOOD M&S Grill – $$$ 11901 Democracy Drive McCormick & Schmick’s – $$$ 11920 Democracy Drive Passion Fish – $$$-$$$$ 11960 Democracy Drive

SPANISH Barcelona – $$ 12023 Town Square Street

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RESTON COMMUNITY PLAYERS

Celebrating 50 years!

The Reston Players Organization

was created in spring 1966, making it the oldest theater in Reston. The first show performed, The Greatest Game in Town, was an original musical comedy about the stock market. With a net profit of $200.00, The Reston Players Organization was born! Buoyed by this success, 500 shares of common stock were offered to Restonians at $10.00 per share to create and maintain a community theater. Only 200 families had settled in Reston at that time, however, all the shares quickly sold. In June 1972, the Reston Players became a not-for-profit entity incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In the early days, Reston Players struggled to establish a consistent home for performances, set design/building, storage and rehearsals. The Players held their first performance at the South Riding Center stable, which boarded horses in stalls around the perimeter. The group then moved to the Lake Anne Community Center.

When the Players could no longer manage set building at LACC, they moved to Bowman Chapel near the A. Smith Bowman Distillery on Old Reston Avenue. They held performances at various Reston locations.

In April 1972, the Bowman Chapel burned to the ground destroying everything the Players owned. Later that year, the Reston Players returned with a new name, the Reston Community Players.

As Reston grew, plans developed for a full service community center, which included a state-of-theart theater. Opening in 1979, The Center Stage at the Reston Community Center has been RCP’s home ever since.

While the group now had a permanent home for performances, the Players still lacked a space to build sets and store inventory. From 1979 until early 1983, scenery was built in member’s garages and unrented rental spaces. In 1984, Lindsay Petersen, Secretary of the RCP Board of Directors, purchased a warehouse in Herndon as 20

an investment property, which she leased to RCP for a nominal fee. This property was converted into a scene shop, storage space, and the RCP rehearsal hall. When Petersen passed in 2002, she left the rehearsal hall to RCP. Reston Community Players now had a permanent home for building sets, for storage, and for rehearsing productions.

The last 50 years have been an adventure for Reston Community Players. The support of the Reston community has been critical to its success. Some ongoing challenges for the theater are finding volunteers, show sponsors, and obtaining donations to keep live theater in Reston.

Sue Pinkman, 30 year RCP veteran and RCP president for 10 years states, “I believe the future is bright! As long as there are people who want to express themselves onstage, there will always be patrons who want to escape for a few hours into the special world live theatre offers. Theatre should be accessible to everyone. It is a combined creative effort of many people who want to share the experience with others.” In 2009 Sue was honored to be named Reston Citizen of the Year for helping bring live theatre to the Reston community for over 30 years.

Reston Community Players (RCP) Board of Directors believes in giving back to the community.

RCP offers annual scholarships to area high school seniors who choose to study performing arts in college. To fund these scholarships, The Players conduct a 50/50 Raffle at each performance.

Reston Community Players brings to the public a variety of theatrical experiences including classics and original plays as well as popular Broadway musicals, dramas, mysteries, and comedies. Partially funded by grants from Fairfax County, in cooperation with the Arts Council of Fairfax County, RCP offers something for everyone, be it performer, designer, technician, or audience member: AROUND RESTON MAGAZINE

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Four major main stage productions per season (two musicals and two plays)

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Each musical usually receives 10 performances while each play receives 7 performances

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Occasional workshops in the various disciplines of theatre

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A stage combat troupe, the Noble Blades, provides performance and training with certified instructors

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A pool of skilled technicians who serve as consultants to other community groups and schools

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A scene shop/rehearsal facility w/ storage space; the rehearsal hall is available for rental

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An inventory of costumes, props, and scenery available for rental

This year, Reston Community Players celebrates its 50th season opening with the greatest American musical — Gypsy! Theatre critic Clive Barnes states, “With a smart, funny, and gripping script; unforgettable characters and some of the best music ever written for the stage; Gypsy is must see theatre.”

Gypsy will be followed by Vanya and Sonia and Masha...and Spike, a revised version of Chekhov’s play Uncle Vanya. The New York Times describes this play as “deliriously funny!” Rock of Ages follows. Nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical, patrons will rock out to the live band assembled on stage and enjoy favorite songs from Styx, Whitesnake, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, and Twisted Sister. RCP closes the season with Private Lives, an enduring work from a man Time Magazine hailed for “a sense of personal style, a combination of cheek and chic, pose and poise.”

RCP is a member of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, a non-profit membership umbrella organization that unites the Metro DC arts community and provides services and resources to strengthen their organizations.

In 1999, RCP was one of 10 charter member theater companies that established WATCH. RCP is a charter member of Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH), an organization founded for the adjudication and presentation of annual awards recognizing artistic and technical excellence in community theatre throughout the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.

RCP will hold their 50th Gala celebration on September 23rd 2016 at Hidden Creek Country Club.

ARTICLE CONTRIBUTOR: Shauna Atwood, RCP PHOTO CREDITS: Traci J. Brooks

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rating Celeb rs!

50 yea

THE RESTON CHORALE something

to sing about yesterday, today, and tomorrow!

By Patty Pearson Photo Credits: Mike Olson

A golden anniversary is a great time to reminisce, look forward, and celebrate – just what the Reston Chorale plans to do in its upcoming golden anniversary season.

In fall 1966, Reston was a fledging community of just eight hundred families. Reston founder, Robert E. Simon believed all residents should have access to recreational and cultural activities from the beginning, not years down the road.

Simon, a singer, joined other music enthusiasts in establishing The Reston Chorale with a mission to “promote community interest and participation in, and enjoyment of, choral music.” The large, mixedvoice chorus has fulfilled that mission throughout its fifty years with always increasing finesse in every kind of choral music.

Do you lean toward the great classical composers— Bach, Brahms, Mahler, Mozart?

The Reston Chorale is right up your alley.

The chorus has performed many great choral works in Reston and around the Washington, D.C. region at venues including George Mason University’s Center for the Performing Arts, Wolf 22

Trap, and the Kennedy Center, and has sung with the Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William, Amadeus orchestras as well as the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra — magical experiences for both musicians and their audiences. As Chorale President Ruth Overton says, “It’s like an out-ofbody experience…the closest you get to heaven without having to die first.”

If you enjoy exploring new composers’ work, the Chorale offers that, too, premiering pieces by contemporary Americans including Daniel Gawthrop, Scott Solak, and James Grant. In 2004, the group took on its largest project with Julius Williams’ A Journey to Freedom, Honor and Glory, performed in a multimedia format with a 50-piece orchestra. Other large-scale performances include a commissioned work by David Ott commemorating the 400th anniversary of Jamestown’s founding, and the 2014 celebration of Reston’s fiftieth anniversary and Robert E. Simon’s one-hundredth birthday with The Essential Life by Donald McCullough.

“Taking on a newly composed piece of music is challenging and exciting,” says one long-time member of the Chorale. “No one’s ever heard the piece because it’s never been done. Until we come together and put voice to it, that music exists only on paper and in the composer’s mind. When you see the composer smiling, it’s an amazing feeling of accomplishment.”

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Artistic Director: David Lang

The Chorale performs popular music with the same enthusiasm and expertise it brings to classical. Its annual pops concert has audiences tapping their toes to jazz, standards, show tunes, and rock ‘n roll. Holiday concerts mix old, new, classical, and pop.

That kind of variety is a draw for audiences and also for Chorale members who value the group’s embrace of so many genres.

Singing a Bach Mass in concert on Saturday and jumping into Rock Around the Clock the following Tuesday is great fun.

Members find the rehearsal and performance process rewarding, too. Many have been in the group for years. Just over a third of the Chorale’s ninety-plus singers live in Reston.

Slightly more come from the nearby Vienna and Herndon areas.

The rest drive from as far as Woodbridge and Ashburn. They range in age from teens to seniors.

Singers join the Chorale for the music and sense of community, and because they appreciate the dedication of their fellow singers and artistic directors. David Lang, who for the last seven years has honed the skills of each singer as well the group as a whole, says, “I give directions on how to use your voice properly. It’s my job to show you how to make it easier.”

Ruth Overton calls the Reston Chorale “a community choir in the best sense… a group that comes together to create a beautiful work…to produce a quality sound.” But that’s not all. Members acknowledge they have formed many of their closest friendships through the Chorale. They look forward to rehearsals, concerts, and community performances including a holiday sing-along at the Reston Town Center tree-lighting and a patriotic program there on Memorial Day weekend.

The Reston Chorale’s fiftieth season promises a blend of old favorites and exciting new pieces.

New members are welcome. The Chorale rehearses at the Hunter Woods Community Center on Tuesdays from 7:30-10:00 PM. To schedule an audition or see the 2016-17 concert schedule visit www.restonchorale.org. or email RCAuditions@restonchorale.org.

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What's Up at Reston Station?

A LOT

There is much to report as both the Silver Line and Reston Station turn two years old. Metro’s “Safety Surge” is yielding positive results and lends promise to safe and speedy travel ahead for the Silver Line.

Outdoor furniture, fir e pits, television screens an d a ping pong table invite visito rs to sit and enjoy the outd oors in any season. The co ncert series, movie nights and other events stimulat e this civic space. The Plaza is a pleasant environment and a great spot to meet with friends, read a book, play a board game or participate in the wide range of activities.

Reston Station’s first high rise building, the BLVD apartments is filling up with new residents. Their presence lends added vitality to the neighborhood as they mix with Metro riders and other guests sampling the Plaza activities.

Urban Pop anchors the Plaza. Each of the eight kiosks hosts a different entrepreneur for varied periods of time allowing new business models to test the retail experience before investing in long term leases.

Under construction at the Wiehle Avenue border of the property is the JAHN building, a sixteen-story luxury office building. Helmut Jahn, one of the finest architects in the world, was commissioned by Comstock in 2012 to design what Reston and Bob Simon demanded – “worldclass architecture.” This iconic concrete and glass building with a diamond-grid exoskeleton is what emerged, and what is growing day by day at the intersection of Wiehle Avenue and the Toll Road.

It’s scheduled for completion in 2018.

All are invited to join the activities at Reston Station – a beautiful work in progress. Starbucks will open in early fall, and by springtime Founding Farmers will welcome the entire community.

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Reston Citizen’s Association Giving Reston a Voice

The 55 miles of paved and natural trails in Reston are enjoyed by virtually everyone who lives or works here. Did you know that not every resident is a member of the Reston Association (RA) master homeowners association, whose members pay for the maintenance of these pathways?

Reston has two master associations: Reston Association and Reston Town Center Association (RTCA). Most everyone currently residing in Reston Town Center is a member of RTCA, but not RA. New residential developments being built along the transit corridor will be able to choose between joining RA, RTCA or neither. Reston already has independent areas such as the Deepwood HOA along Glade east of Colts Neck Road.

Friends of Reston 2016 Board of Directors

Reston Citizens Association board member Connie Hartke states, “Many residents who live in Reston Town Center high-rises do not realize that only RA members pay for the maintenance of the pathways, lakes and Walker Nature Center.”

If you are not a member of RA, but enjoy the trails, lakes and Nature Center, consider a donation to FriendsofReston. org, a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps maintain the uniqueness of Reston.

Reston Citizens Association

Regardless of your HOA or lack thereof, Reston Citizens Association (RCA) covers everyone living in Small Tax District 5 of the Hunter Mill District.

RCA is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation founded in 1967. RCA is totally run by volunteers and is supported by community generosity. RCA’s mission is to promote Reston’s vision and planning principles, to sustain and enhance its quality of life now and in the future, by serving as a non-partisan, action-oriented organization for all Restonians.

Its goal is to educate and engage the community on issues affecting Reston and its future and to facilitate the voice of the citizens by representing the community at local, county and state level meetings and forums. Volunteers are always welcome! To learn more, visit www.RCAreston.com.

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Reston Hospital Center Celebrating 30 Years of Commitment to Quality Care Reston Hospital Center has provided the finest medical and surgical care in our area for 30 years. On Nov. 10, 1986, hospital doors opened with 127 beds, comprehensive medical services and a professional clinical staff of more than 690 primary care and specialty physicians with hospital privileges. Since then, Reston Hospital Center has grown tremendously, expanding its facility and introducing new service lines and technologies throughout the years.

Our 24-hours emergency room features a dedicated pediatric ER, as well as accredited stroke and chest pain centers. Reston Hospital’s cancer center is nationally accredited and provides all methods of cancer treatment, including access to the latest clinical trials. We’re home to Northern Virginia’s most comprehensive robotic surgery program.

Reston Hospital Center’s recently completed expansion project included an 180,000 square foot medical office building and a new lobby for surgical waiting and Pavilion II, creating a seamless entry to Pavilion I, Pavilion II, surgical discharge, and outpatient testing. The hospital’s latest plans include a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit, additional patient rooms, as well as an expansion and renovation of its Women’s and Children Services, including its Level III NICU. In addition to expanding patient care areas, Reston Hospital plans include refurbishments to the lobbies, cafeteria, and other patient support areas located on the main level of the hospital, as well as a new visitor corridor and a second parking garage.

In addition to growing physically, Reston Hospital Center is also proud to continuously support its partnerships with many outstanding organizations such as The Alzheimer’s Association, American Diabetes Association, March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, Brain Aneurism Foundation and the Spinal Research Foundation. Providing ongoing educational health and wellness opportunities to our community is always a priority for Reston Hospital. Over the past 30 years, Reston Hospital has worked closely with many community organizations in support of local initiatives.

In celebration of the 30 year milestone, Reston Hospital Center will be hosting an anniversary celebration on October 29! Mark your calendars and plan to join #TeamReston for the festivities! To learn more about Reston Hospital Center visit www.restonhospital.com CONTRIBUTOR: Erin Echelmeyer, Marketing Director, Reston Hospital 34

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‘Raised Reston!’

I first ‘learned’ about Reston in a Fine Arts Course in college. Prior to that course all I knew about Reston was that it was where I grew up—my home. Listening to the professor discuss my ‘hometown,’ it dawned on me what a unique place Reston was!

When my husband and I purchased our first home in 1987, we hoped to be in the close—in DC suburbs.

It turned out that Reston was as close as we could afford. 4 Reston homes later, I can’t imagine living anywhere else! We raised our 3 children in Reston, and we continue to live here today.

I am not alone. Many of the Reston raised children of the 60s, 70s, and 80s have returned to a place called Reston. —Holly Weatherwax

Leslie grew up in Reston, playing in Lake Anne and running on the paths.

Leslie Kane—Class of ‘82 Leslie and her family, including 5 siblings, grew up on Lake Anne.

Leslie’s father, Patrick Kane, was a fixture in the community—the unofficial ‘mayor’ of Reston. After graduating from Herndon High, Leslie attended Virginia Tech. When people asked her where she was planning to live after graduation, she would answer, ‘in my bedroom.’ Following graduation she returned to Reston, her bedroom, and her close knit family. She has since moved out to her own condo on Lake Anne, and has followed in her father’s footsteps, making a life for herself as an active member of the Reston Community. She volunteers with Shelter House, Cornerstones and the Reston Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her busy volunteer schedule, Leslie runs her own business as an Independent Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics—keep an eye out for her pink car around town! Leslie also books the musical guests at Kalypso’s Sports Tavern, the popular Lake Anne restaurant.

When Robert E. Simon passed away in 2015, she spoke at his candlelight vigil where she reconnected with many other ‘Raised Reston’ friends. She was not surprised to hear how many of the people who grew up in Reston did not understand what a special place Reston was until they moved away. Leslie says that she is one of those people who truly does ‘Live, Work and Play,’ in Reston.

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William Frazier—Class of ‘81 Growing up in Lake Anne, William was one of the children who watched Reston change and grow throughout the 70s and early 80s. He was in the high school class that was divided in half when South Lakes High School opened and he saw his half of his peers leave Herndon High School to attend the new Reston high school. As he moved on to college, William remained in Virginia, attending The University of Virginia. The wider world beckoned, however, and with his first post-college job, he moved to Atlanta to work in the banking industry. After 3 years away, he took a job that allowed him to return to the DC area — and to Reston. It was the logical choice for him; he had never questioned that he would return to the place where he grew up. Reston was home. Despite different jobs in different locations in the DC Metro area, William has remained in Reston. He raised his daughter Annie here.

She has followed in her dad’s footsteps; she attended Herndon Middle, Herndon High School and is preparing to enter her 3rd year at UVA. While Reston continues to change and evolve, William is enjoying the continuing sense of community, excitement and opportunity that he has experienced since growing up as a child, here in Reston.

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Washington West Film Festival Returns to Reston

Washington West kicks off its 6th annual international film festival, based in Reston Town Center, on October 19, 2016.

Back will be the regular plethora of world-class documentaries, feature films and shorts from independents and studios that Washington West annually brings to the area (last year, 35 different screenings including films from 11 countries). Many will remember last year’s Festival when the team went as far as working with Fairfax County to change Reston’s name to “Hill Valley” for the festival week and the red-carpet appearance of Christopher Lloyd to highlight the Back to the Future (BTTF) film’s 30 year anniversary. 2016 will bring a new set of highlights.

For those new to Washington West, the organization’s core belief is that “story can change the world.” Thus, a key mission of the Washington West Film Festival is to celebrate the transformative power of film by not only showcasing the finest emerging and indie filmmakers from around the globe, but by also uniquely engaging its audiences to storycreation. Last year, nine of the fourteen full-length films were documentaries, five of which were intended specifically to launch social change; twelve of the thirty-five short films were documentaries created by students and emerging filmmakers. Over the years, Festival selections have documented the oppression of women, the cholera epidemic in Haiti, bullying among youth and adults, and other important social issues. A main goal of the organization is to capture and inspire audiences who can, in turn, contribute to lasting, tangible changes in the world and ultimately create stories of their own. Washington West organizes the screenings and then uses ticket sales revenue to provide funding to highimpact charitable projects.

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Board leadership, and even inspired audience members. By filming the charitable service project, and presenting the short video before every screening at the following year’s Festival, Washington West is endeavoring to help grow a culture of philanthropy among its audiences and to inspire more giving every year. The 2015 Festival video can be seen at: https://vimeo. com/106460642 In the past several years, box office proceeds from the Washington West Film Festival have provided funds for the reconstruction of a school in Haiti, emergency assistance for families suffering from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey, and operating support for two Shelter House homeless facilities here in Fairfax County. Last year, Washington West partnered with the Robert Duvall Children’s Fund (RDCF) on a project for Virginia’s underserved children and youth from U.S. Service families. This year, the team will again be working with RDCF—and there is a very good chance that Festival patrons may see Mr. Duvall in Reston over the week. Over its first four years, the Festival audience base has grown 33% annually, last year growing over 100% from the prior year.

Finally, by providing a true film festival structure and format, Washington West consistently brings many independent and emerging film-makers and artists to our area for programming and Q&A sessions after film screenings. In recent years, Washington West has also brought some of Hollywood’s biggest names to Reston. Guests have included Christopher Lloyd (Back-to-the-Future, Taxi), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfield, Veep), Brad Hall (Saturday Night Live, Curb Your Enthusiasm), W.G. “Snuffy” Walden (The West Wing, Friday Night Lights), Tom Shadyac (Bruce Almighty, Patch Adams), and 7-time Emmy winning actor Ed Asner. Further, Washington West has introduced Reston to critically acclaimed new films—such as Buzkashi Boys, which received a 2013 Oscar nomination after its 2012 screening at Washington West, a 2013 spotlight interview with Ashley Dyke, actress from 2014 Best Picture Academy Award winner and Golden Globe Best Picture winner, 12 Years A Slave, and last year’s Ryot Productions’ Body Team 12, David Darg’s multiple award winning film about the Ebola outbreak.

More information on Washington West and this year’s Festival—including a full list of films/ screenings and tickets—can be viewed at http://wwfilmfest.com/.

See you at the movies!

By Andy Sigle Andy Sigle is a former director and Vice-President of the Reston Association Board, currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Southgate Community Center Advisory Board and as President of the South Lakes High School PTSA, and also on the Washington West Board of Directors.

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BOOK REPORT In His Own Words Stories from the Extraordinary Life of Reston’s Founder, Robert E. Simon, Jr.

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Drawing on two years of interviews, Kristina Alcorn offers an intimate and entertaining portrait of the man many knew only from a distance. Highlighting his humor, adventurous spirit, and dogged determination, this compilation of life stories introduces Bob Simon to those who never met him and serves as a keepsake for those who want to hear his voice again.

“Reading In His Own Words is like sitting in a cozy cafe talking with an old friend. In his own buoyant voice Bob Simon tells us vivid stories about his culturally rich Manhattan childhood, his trepidation at becoming President of Carnegie Hall at age 23, and his passion for creating an urban New Town from scratch in the woods and fields of Northern Virginia.”

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“Bob was a force of nature. Kristina’s interviews with him capture his love of life, his style and his humor, his passions for people, the arts and adventure; they also demonstrate his gifts as a charming raconteur. If you heard some of these stories from Bob in person, you will smile. If you are hearing them for the first time, you may be amazed.”

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By Audrey Anderson Each year, seniors from area senior centers, senior living communities and nursing homes in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties participate for the title of Top Speller at the annual Senior Spell-Off, hosted

by Comfort Keepers, a local elder care service owned by Restonians, Bill and Toni Reinhart. Typically, about 12 senior communities participate in this popular event including Reston based, Tall Oaks Assisted Living on North Shore Drive.

This year celebrates the 5th Annual Comfort Keepers Senior Spell-Off. It will be held at Falcon’s Landing, Potomac Falls on September 14 from 10am-12pm.

Twenty four seniors will participate.

Over 200 guests are expected. The event is free and open to the public.

“Everyone gets super excited about this event,” says event founder and coordinator Toni Reinhart. “Team players dress up, bring a cheering squad, and engage in some spirited competition. The format is the same as a traditional school spelling bee, and the words are just as difficult!”

It all starts in early June when spelling bee contestant wanna-bees start training. Each community conducts fun, yet challenging preliminaries to determine who their top spellers are. Sample words are distributed to the participating centers. The seniors take this event very seriously – teams practice weekly, expanding their word knowledge and response times. While the spelling bee is about enjoying a little competitive fun, there are additional benefits. Maureen Loftus, of LearningRX (Tysons & Reston) mentions, “As we age, cognitive and memory skills diminish. Studies indicate that by continuing to learn new things, our brain remains sharper longer in life.”

When contest day arrives, the excited participants come prepared to “spell-off” against their friendly rivals. Local senior-serving businesses donate door prizes and sponsor tables at the event with all proceeds supporting charity.

This year’s charity organization is Honor Flight Network (www.honorflight.org), a non-profit honoring America’s veterans. Honor Flight transports veterans to Washington, DC from other areas to visit their memorials at no cost to them with first priority given to senior veterans or those who are terminally ill.

Trophies and prizes are awarded to contest winners. There are raffles and door prizes for spectators.

Thank you to Comfort Keepers for this wonderful event! You get an A+ for helping area seniors and our community appreciate that you’re never too old to learn!

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There is just too much The growth is great for growth in this area. I miss business, but it’s a little all the trees and being too much too fast. Reston The growth of business is able to see open land. feels like it’s losing the awesome! Robert Simon There are so many sky connection and becoming scrapers it’s taken away a Tyson’s, losing the and Boston Property’s original live/work/play the natural landscape. small suburban feel. plan really has worked Instead of walking to a for this area. Areas like park many people have to Tyson’s are now trying to drive to one. update to be like Reston.

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CHALKFEST at Reston Town Center

… a growing public art tradition There is something about chalk and summer that magically is attracted to sidewalks!

Since 2014, the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR) has drawn upon the synergy of art, chalk and summer by hosting ChalkFest at Reston Town Center. Each year, the event grows. In 2015, over 2000 visitors attended this popular 2 day event.

Street painting and chalk art has a long and rich history and is thought to date back to 16th century Italy. Street artists there were called ‘Madonnari” and were vagabonds who traveled from festival to festival, often acting as the visual counterparts of minstrels.

The traditional Madonnari created small-scale chalk drawing with limited materials.They used chalk, brick, charcoal, and colored stones as their medium, and earned a meager living.

ChalkFest at Reston Town Center attracts a wide range of visitors including artists, shoppers, young families and creative types. The festival is a vibrant and colorful street atmosphere. Together, artists of all skill levels create a unique public art space in the heart of RTC. The ‘canvas’ for the event is Market Street.

Artists are awarded prizes in various categories including Professional Artists, Amateur Artists, Family & Kids, and the Audience Choice award. There is a small fee to participate. Monies earned from the event support IPAR’s programs.

Professional artist, Penny Hauffe has participated in ChalkFest every year. She is a big fan of the street art form. Hauffe says “ChalkFest has opened my eyes to a whole new—okay, new to me—world of art.”

Anne Delaney, IPAR’s executive director, is impressed by the community engagement produced by the festival. “Kids and amateur artists draw alongside professional artists,” she says, “it is as much a family event as an opportunity for professional artists to showcase their skills and meet other artists.” An important dividend, Delaney emphasizes, is “to remind the community of the inherent joy in art and the importance of public art.”

In addition to ChalkFest at RTC, IPAR, along with Friends of Lake Anne (FOLA), hosts Chalk on the Water at Lake Anne in June.

The event also started in 2014 as an initiative to bring more people together to share in the enjoyment of experiencing art and creativity.

This year’s ChalkFest at Reston Town Center takes place on September 9 & 10. For additional information or to sign up, visit www.chalkfest.us

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MUSINGS FROM

... a Mom Around Reston I grew into my mom role during music classes at Brown’s Chapel with Beth Frook of Little Hands. I found a place where it was fine to be smart and playful at the same time. Being a mom wasn’t a competitive sport.

Before moving to Reston and finding Beth, I took my 11-month-old to another music class. On the first day, I arrived with Riley, who had on a clean onesie and some shorts. We were underdressed.

Mothers in starched collars held daughters wearing designer dresses and hair bows. Polka music began and our instructor prompted us moms to step, hop, and skip in a circle while holding our children. A pair of moms talked with each other and managed to keep up with the rhythm. Riley and I wound up opposite the mirrors when the music stopped. Dark, wet circles under my armpits reflected back reminding me of the radio commercial about a newly approved botulism treatment for individuals with overactive sweat glands. Attempting to tuck a stray strand of hair into my ponytail, I concluded that this had not been a good choice.

Flash forward to my arrival at Brown’s Chapel months later…. Beth welcomed us. There were no mirrors.

She provided egg-shaped shakers kids could drool on, assuring moms and dads that she sanitized everything between classes. She encouraged us to sing to our children, regardless of whether we were in tune. She distracted me from what must have been the same uncoordinated dance moves I exhibited in the previous class by offering information about brain development and the importance of music and movement for toddlers.

Riley went to preschool. Later, Bubba entered the picture, and I took him to Brown’s Chapel every week to sing, dance, and play instruments with Beth. At 2 ½ years old, Bubba FINALLY started talking after an intensive month of listening to the holiday music CD daily and “singing along.”

While I don’t miss having toddlers, I do miss Beth and her gift of music. Now that Riley and Bubba are rising 7th and 3rd graders, I know how much her classes influenced their knack for piano and voice, as well as their appreciation for various types of music. And I thank her for helping me find my beat as a parent.

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TIM SUSCO—Remembering Through Giving

The Susco 8K began in 2007 as a way to honor Tom and Nancy Susco’s son, Tim, a 1999 graduate of South Lakes High School who passed far too young.

In high school, Tim played youth baseball, ran track and cross-country, was an altar boy and became an Eagle Scout. In 2003, he graduated from Temple University with a Film and Media Arts degree. Soon after graduation, Tim was off to Hollywood to pursue his lifelong dream.

He got his ‘big break’ in 2006, landing a job on the TV show, Heroes. Sadly Tim’s blossoming career and life were cut short. In August 2007, he died of a ruptured brain aneurysm at 25 years old.

Even as a young person, Tim had planned for the future. Upon his death, he saved many lives—Tim had registered to be an organ donor. The Suscos have met several of the organ recipients, including Paul, a heart and lung recipient, and 2 additional young recipients who received liver donations.

Each can attest to the importance of organ donation.

The Susco family was so moved by how Tim’s preparation had saved lives that with the help of many supportive friends, they started an annual Reston 8K race to fund organizations helping those who are waiting for organ donations. Starting at South Lakes High School, the Susco 8K has grown to over 600 participants, volunteers and spectators. With sponsorships, donations and race registrations, the race has raised $350,000.

The monies have helped establish a research chair through the Brain Aneurysm Foundation as well as provided donations to WRTC, an organization that locally promotes organ and tissue donation through outreach.

This year’s race is September 17. To register, volunteer or donate, visit www.Susko8K.com.

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