Fall 2015 Program Guide by McLean Community Center

Schedule of Classes, Camps and Events

FALL 2015

PROGRAM GUIDE

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Classes and workshops for all ages! See pages 26-55.

McLean CoMMunity Center

Who We are, What We Do

The McLean Community Center (MCC) was built and is funded by residents of Greater McLean for their use through a real estate tax surcharge, the result of a 1970 bond referendum (Small District One A-Dranesville). Center facilities include the 383-seat Alden Theatre, the McLean Project for the Arts galleries, the Susan B. DuVal Art Studio, meeting and conference rooms, a rehearsal studio and a classroom/commercial kitchen. Local open clubs and organizations use the Center for their monthly meetings without charge. Center facilities may be rented for private functions such as business conferences, receptions, parties and recitals. District residents and businesses pay reduced fees. Registrations for McLean Youth Athletics and McLean Little League activities are regularly held at the Center, and information on their activities is always available in the lobby. The Center also operates the award-winning Old Firehouse Teen Center, located at 1440 Chain Bridge Rd. in downtown McLean.

MCC Staff a D M i n i S t r at i o n

George Sachs, Executive Director Ashok Karra, Comptroller Sabrina Anwah, Information Officer Hussain Mohammed, Graphic Artist Robin Walker, Social Media Editor Joe McGovern, Facilities Manager Vivian Brown, Information Technology Ellen Barial, Executive Assistant Lindsey Hogan, Office Manager Nadia Jaff, Accounts Payable Anne McAfee, Human Resources Specialist Ellen Fox, Administrative Assistant Georgia Mettauer, Administrative Assistant r e C r e at i o n a i D e S

Jonathan Davis, Booking Manager Scott Bowen, Craig Morris, Susan Stankus, Katie Fedora, Robert Paxton, Arthur Lee PerForMing artS

Sarah Schallern, Director Jennifer Garrett, Technical Director Justin King, Assistant Technical Director Kathy Herr, Director of Youth Programs

2015-2016 governing Board

Evelyn Hill, Patron Services Manager Jeff Virchow, Performing Arts Assistant

Paul Kohlenberger, Chair

Jay Howell

Dennis Findley, Vice Chair

Jenna Lebowitz

g e n e ra L P r o g ra M S /C L aSS e S / to u r S

Laurelie B. Wallace,

Quentin Levin

Maggie Shea, General Programs Director

Secretary

Merrily Pierce

Lathan R. Turner,

Chad Quinn

Andrew Jennings, Youth/Instructional Event Manager

Treasurer

Jennifer Rossman Deborah Sanders

Sue Dorsey, Assistant Registrar Sydney Duberstein, Lifetime Learning Coordinator SPeCiaL eventS

Friends of MCC W. Glenn Yarborough Jr., President and Recording Secretary Gordon Thomas, Vice President Gay Rogers, Membership Chair Bonnie Weston, Treasurer

Barbara Smoot, Registrar

Member at large Sam Agarwal Thamir Al-Hashimi Tom Donnelly Mary Anne Hampton Carole Herrick Marshall Hyman Betty Thompson Lori Wertz

Catherine Nesbitt, Special Events Manager Peggy Moore, Events Coordinator/Volunteers Nadia Kader, Events Assistant Rachel Olson, Events Assistant yo u t h aC t i v i t i e S

Ryan Brookes, Intergenerational Programs Director Andrew Carter, Camp Director

TabLe TABLEof oFConTenTs ConTEnTS

1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA 22101 Main telephone number: 703-790-0123 tty: 711 (hearing impaired only) Fax: 703-556-0547 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – midnight Sunday: noon – 6 p.m.

CONTENTS Center News ...................................................................2-3 Special Events ...............................................................4-7

ConTenTs

The McLean CoMMuniTy CenTer

McLean traveler ...........................................................8-9 McLean Project for the Arts......................................10

Website: www.mcleancenter.org E-mail: mail@mcleancenter.org

the Alden ..................................................................... 11-18

the Center will be CLOSED on the following days: Labor Day (9/7), Columbus Day (10/12), Veterans Day (11/11), Thanksgiving (11/26 and 11/27), Christmas

Children’s Events ................................................... 20-22

Eve (half day 12/24) and Christmas Day (12/25)

Fall 2015 Classes .................................................... 26-55

Community Arts / Volunteer Opportunities ..... 19 Old Firehouse teen Center (teens) ...............23-25 Art ...............................................................................26-32

Alden Box Office: 703-790-9223 McLean Project for the Arts: 703-790-1953 Old Firehouse teen Center: 703-448-8336 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 The McLean Community Center reserves the right to photograph and videotape all of its activities, events, classes, programs and facilities for promotional purposes. Published by the McLean Community Center

A Fairfax County, Va., publication

are you a McLean Community Center Tax District resident?

You are a McLean Community Center supporter if you live within the following boundaries: NORtH: EASt: WESt: SOUtH:

The Potomac River The Arlington County Line Difficult Run Route 66, Route 7 or Dulles Access Road (whichever is furthest north)

Still not sure? Call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, prior to registering for programs that have nonresident fees.

Bridge ...............................................................................33 Chess .................................................................................33 Cooking .....................................................................34-37 Creative Play ..................................................................38 Dance ........................................................................ 38-43 Fencing ........................................................................... 43 Fitness ...................................................................... 43-46 Fitness (50+) ......................................................... 46-47 Lifetime Learning ...................................................47-51 Music .................................................................................52 Safety ..............................................................................53-54 Science .................................................................................. 54 Soccer.................................................................................... 55 Theater .................................................................................. 55 Writing................................................................................... 55

Registration Information ............................................56 Registration Form ............................Inside back cover

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CenTer neWs

CenTer neWs Three adults and Two Teens Win seats on McLean Community Center’s 2015-2016 Governing board

Five McLean tax district residents have won or have been re-elected to seats on the McLean Community Center’s 2015-2016 governing Board. The election was held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the McLean Day 2015 festival at Lewinsville Park. ToTaL baLLoTs CasT:

822

the Election and Nominations Committee certified the winners as:

inDiviDuaL voTes for aDuLT CanDiDaTes Candidate

total

Susan Bourgeois

255

Merrily Pierce

296

Jennifer Rossman

359

Laurelie Wallace

283

inDiviDuaL voTes for youTh CanDiDaTes Langley High School Area Representative Candidate

total

Quentin Levin

Tarun Kamath

Adults, three-year terms: Jennifer Rossman, Merrily Pierce and Laurelie Wallace (re-elected).

MCLean hiGh sChooL area represenTaTive Candidate

total

Jenna Lebowitz

Rahul Mani

For more information, call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org.

youth, one-year term

Langley High School area: McLean High School area: Quentin Levin

Jenna Lebowitz

Work session and public hearing on fy 2017 budget

The McLean Community Center governing Board is inviting tax district residents to attend a Public Hearing on the FY17 MCC Budget, which will be held at the community center on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. The 2017 fiscal year runs from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Residents who would like to speak at the public hearing should call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, to have their names added to the speakers’ list. Residents are also invited to attend a meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 meeting when the full MCC Board will meet as a Finance Committee of the Whole to work on the details of the FY17 draft budget proposal. The budget outcomes of this 7:30 p.m. meeting will be presented at the public hearing (and posted to the MCC website by Monday, Sept. 7). In addition, please watch the MCC website for dates of board committee meetings in August and early September when committees will work on departmental budgets in the areas they oversee. The MCC Board will adopt a final budget proposal at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The final budget will be approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in spring 2016. For more information, please check the website (www.mcleancenter.org) or call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711.

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CeNter News

Our Core Purpose Award recipient Mary Anne Hampton and Friends President Glenn Yarborough.

Friends of the McLean Community Center Name Mary Anne Hampton 2015 “Friend in Deed”

The mission of the McLean Community Center is to provide a sense of community by undertaking programs; assisting community organizations; and furnishing facilities for civic, cultural, educational, recreational and social activities apportioned fairly to all residents of Small District 1, Dranesville.

The Friends of the McLean Community Center (FMCC) organization has named Mary Anne Hampton the recipient of its 2015 “Friend in Deed” award. Hampton is the 23rd person to receive this recognition “with gratitude for outstanding leadership and support of the McLean Community Center.” Hampton was honored at the Friends annual meeting on Monday, June 8, and her name will be added to the “Friend in Deed” plaque located in the Center’s main lobby which lists all award recipients.

Vision

One of two original staff members hired when the McLean Community Center opened in 1975, Hampton served in various positions during her 33-year tenure. Since retirement she has volunteered for numerous Center activities and became a member of the Friends Board in 2013. Since that time, she has worked to promote Friends by, among other things, helping to develop the Friends website and assisting with the update of their membership brochure. Hampton also headed the committee which organized the Friends 50th Anniversary Reception in 2014 and the “Meet the Candidates” Reception for the 2015 MCC Governing Board elections.

Accountability: We are accountable to create services of value to our tax district residents.

According to Friends President Glenn Yarborough, “Mary Anne is the ‘go to’ Board member of the Friends of the McLean Community Center. When there is a project or a problem, Mary Anne gets it solved and done. Her thoughtful advice and reliability means so much to those on the Friends Board. No one is better, and she is most deserving of this award.” More information concerning Friends may be found at www.friendsmcc.com.

The McLean Community Center is a “hub” for McLean’s Community!

CeNter News

McLean Community Center Mission

Living Our Values Stewardship: We recognize the role entrusted to us to be good stewards of MCC’s funds, resources and assets.

Resourcefulness: We make good use of all available resources. Continuous Improvement: We constantly seek out new ways to do things faster, better or more economically. Respect: We show respect to each other and to the residents we serve. Teamwork: We work together as one team to accomplish our goals. Quality: We strive to provide high-quality services in a courteous and friendly manner. Transparency: We give residents clear and understandable reports on MCC’s financial and programmatic affairs.

speCiaL evenTs

McLean fall Community Garage sale Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m. 1420 Beverly Rd., at the intersection of Ingleside Ave. and Beverly Rd., (behind giant Shopping Center) Free admission

garage Sale Vendor Information: Vendor spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some commercial vendors and flea market dealers are allowed at this sale. To register, use the registration form on the inside back cover of this guide or register online at www.mcleancenter.org. This is a very popular community garage sale! Spaces go quickly, so please register early.

garage Sale Vendor Details: Cost for Booth Space: $45 Registration Code: 2001.215 Deadline to register: Wednesday, Sept. 9 We thank General Assets, Inc. for their generosity with providing the space for this event and for the support of Giant Food and McLean Properties. We are grateful for their community support!

Get Rid of Your

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE!

Free Disposal Event for Fairfax County Residents Saturday, September 12, 2015 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. McLean Community Center Business or commercial waste, lead acid batteries, automobile batteries, and propane tanks will not be accepted. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/recyling 703-324-5052 A Fairfax County, Va., publication. For reasonable ADA accommodations, call 703-324-5230. TTY 711.

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46th Annual

USED BOOK SALE useD booK saLe McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean Community Center McLean, VA 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA Used Books and Records CDs used DVDs Books & and Records Sorted by & category DVDs CDs Sorted by category Friday, 18 Friday,September September 18 9a.m. - 7p.m. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, September 19 Saturday, 10a.m.September - 6 p.m. 19 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 20 Sunday, September 12p.m. - 4 p.m. 20 Sunday, September 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Specially Priced Books Specially Priced Books Children’s Books Children’s Books

McLean 5K run With the Warriors Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. McLean Square (in front of Balducci’s)

The 2015 McLean 5K Run with the Warriors is presented by the navy Marine Coast guard Residence Foundation and Century 21 new Millennium, to benefit the Wounded Warrior Transitional Housing at Vinson Hall in McLean. Wounded Warrior Transitional Housing at Vinson Hall provides housing for wounded service members who have been discharged from inpatient treatment and continue on active duty while going through a thorough evaluation period.

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2015

McLean AAUW McLean aauW 46th Annual

Service members, retired military, RoTC members, families, students and community members will all run alongside one another in a spirit of camaraderie in support of the Wounded Warrior Transitional Housing at Vinson Hall. Support Wounded Warrior Transitional Housing at Vinson Hall by becoming a sponsor or registering for the run. Details and registration are available at: www.mclean5k.com.

Sunday most books are a bag. Sunday, most books are$10.00 $10 a bag. Credit Creditcards cards accepted. accepted. Proceeds support Proceeds support American American Association of Association of university Women’s Unversity Wormen’s Educational opportunities Fund Educational Opportunities Fund andlocal localscholarships. scholarships and For more info:

For more information: 703-527-4206 aauw 703-527-4206 bookfair@gmail.com aauwbookfair@gmail.com

SpeCiAL eVentS

McLean Antiques Show & Sale Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10, price good for both days. Take $1 off admission with this ad.

This is the 39th annual McLean Antique Show & Sale featuring an exceptional group of dealers representing American, English and European antiques, decorative accessories, furniture, folk art, porcelains, silver, paintings, prints, linens, Oriental carpets and rugs. Glass repair service will be available on site, and much more. Proceeds benefit the James C. Macdonald Scholarship Fund. For more information and a list of dealers, see www.dfshows.com.

McLean Holiday Crafts Show

Friday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $5; Children age 12 or younger FREE Admission price good for all three days! Come join us for our 33rd year. This show attracts nearly 70 fine artisans from across the country. This is a highlyregarded and much-anticipated juried show that features fiber arts, wood, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, glass, holiday decor, items for children, gourmet foods, paper art, photography, sculpture, paintings, and more!

Become a a Center Center Volunteer! Volunteer! Become

Age 16 16 years years and and older. older. Age Volunteers are an important part part of of the the success success of of Volunteers are an important MCC events events and and programs. programs. In In exchange exchange for for MCC volunteering your time, you may receive free volunteering your time, you may receive free admission to events and other benefits. It’s a great great admission to events and other benefits. It’s a opportunity for students to fulfill required opportunity for students to fulfill required community service service hours. hours. community For more information on volunteering, visit: www. For more information on volunteering, visit: mcleancenter.org/special-events/volunteers,or call Peggy Moore at 703-790-0123, or email peggy. the Special Events department at 703-790-0123, moore@fairfaxcounty.gov. TYY: 711, or write events@mcleancenter.org. Thank Thank you you for for considering considering volunteering volunteering at at the the McLean Community Center! McLean Community Center!

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SpeciaL eventS

McLean Day 2016

Produced by the McLean Community Center Saturday, May 21, 2016, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road Free admission Join the fun! Bring the family and enjoy McLean’s biggest annual event. This event draws approximately 13,000+ patrons throughout the day. Vote for your favorite candidate — McLean Community Center Governing Board Elections are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be sponsor and exhibitor booths, food vendors, rides, entertainment, amusements, games, balloon animals and more. Sign up now!

Exhibitor Booth Space Application:

Food Service Provider Application:

Tax District Residents Sign up now for a 2016 McLean Day exhibitor booth space to promote your organization, community group and/or business. Exhibitor Booth space applications are available online (www.mcleancenter.org/special-events) until Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.

Food service provider applications are currently available online through Wednesday Jan. 13, 2016, or until filled. Food service providers will be notified of their acceptance by Monday, Feb. 29.

Out of Tax District Residents Exhibitor spaces open online to the general public after Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, and will remain open until booth spaces are sold out.

Check our website for specific criteria, instructions and information for food sales (www.mcleancenter.org/ special-events).

Sponsorships: Become a McLean Day Sponsor! 2016 Sponsorship information is available on our website.

McLean Day Volunteers Needed! Show your community spirit by becoming a volunteer for Mclean Day. Please fill out the Street Team application on our website. Applicants age 16 years or older may apply. Students can receive community service hours for volunteering. Volunteers will receive a special orientation for McLean Day, and students may receive one hour of community service for attending orientation. Check our website www.mcleancenter.org/ special-events for more information. For questions, please contact Peggy Moore at 703-790-0123, or events@mcleancenter.org.

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9/11 Museum & Memorial new york City, new york

Saturday, Oct. 17 September 11, 2001, who can ever forget that indelible date? Finally, after much investigation, preparation, and money, a museum and a memorial have been built in new York City to honor the victims and all those who risked their lives to save others. The national September 11 Memorial Museum is the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere institution concerned with exploring the reasons, results and significance of the events of 9/11 through artifacts, videos, photographs, memorabilia and personal testimonies. A section of this museum sits seven stories below ground in the very space where the Twin Towers once stood as an actual archeological site. While most museums are built to house artifacts, this museum has been built within an artifact. An audio guide will be provided to ease everyone through the self-guided tour. The memorial itself was designed by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker. Their design includes two, one-acre pools complete with waterfalls and the names of the 2,983 victims inscribed on 76 bronze plates attached to the walls of the memorial pools.

A gourmet boxed lunch will be served en route to new York City and a dinner stop will be made on the way back to Virginia, which will be on your own. The sandwich choices for the boxed lunch are: Kobe Roast Beef and Swiss, Italian Hero, Tomato and Mozzarella and Turkey and Cheddar. Please write your choice on the check. This is a wonderful opportunity to see this incredible museum and memorial. Sign up early and bring a friend as this tour is sure to fill up quickly. Activity No. 7005.215 $195 per person/$190 MCC district residents, which includes deluxe motor coach transportation, admission to the national September 11 Memorial Museum, audio guide, gourmet boxed lunch, morning snack and a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tip. Please arrive at MCC by 6:45 a.m. Bus will depart promptly at 7 a.m. Bus returns at approximately 10:30 p.m. Please make checks payable to Excursionaire.

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Wednesday, Dec. 9 The Cosmos Club is a private social club and the hidden gem of Embassy Row. The club itself was founded by John Wesley Powell and its members have been distinguished in science, literature and the arts. The original house was built by Curtis T. Hillyer and was known as one of the great houses on Massachusetts Ave., near DuPont Circle. Mary Scott Townsend bought the house in 1898 and had it totally rebuilt by the Beaux Arts firm Carrere and Hastings. Breakfast will be served in the gold Room followed by a guided tour of this beautiful historic mansion. The guides will go into detail about the families who have lived there, their fascinating stories and legends. After the tour, a stop will be made at the u.S. Botanic garden at the foot of Capitol Hill where unique holiday decorations involving flowers and trains will be displayed. This day is a fun way to kick off the holiday season so be sure to sign up early as this promises to be an unusual and popular trip to Washington, D.C. Activity No. 7007.215 $130 per person/$125 MCC district residents, which includes deluxe motor coach transportation, a full breakfast, the tour of the Cosmos Club, a stop at the u.S. Botanic garden, and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tip. Please arrive at MCC by 8:45 a.m. Bus departs promptly at 9 a.m. Bus returns to MCC at approximately 2:30 p.m. Please make checks payable to Excursionaire.

Tour Guidelines tour Refund Policy: Patrons who submit refund requests 14 days or more before the date of the trip or tour will receive a full refund. Due to the costs associated with meal reservations, tickets and chartered transportation, refunds will not be granted to patrons who submit requests less than 14 days before a trip or tour date, unless a substitute is provided in their place.

McLean TraveLer

The Cosmos Club for the holidays Washington D.C.

Refund requests must be submitted in writing to registrar@mcleancenter.org. Refunds may be granted only for medical reasons or for extenuating circumstances as determined by the general programs director and the registrar. Medical requests must be accompanied by doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note. Please Note: Most of our tours require a fair amount of walking. Participants should be fit and able to handle the activities included in the tour. Someone who can and will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance must accompany participants who require extraordinary care. MCC retains the right to decline, to accept or to retain any person as a member of a tour when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the health, safety or general welfare of the group or the individual concerned.

McLean projeCT for The arTs

McLean projeCT for The arTs fall exhibitions schedule September 10 – October 24

November 21–December 23

Emerson gallery Robin Rose Presents Scriptonics: An Art for the Future

Emerson gallery Morphology and Art: Shape, Structure, Color

Opening Reception: thursday, Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Well-known abstractionist, encaustic pioneer and musician Robin Rose will create experimental new work that combines performance, sound and drawing.

Atrium gallery Equilibrium: Drawings by John Adams Ramp gallery Color Riffs: Paintings By Barbara Januszkiewicz Watercolors and acrylic paintings dealing with the interaction of color and space.

Opening Reception: thursday, Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m.

A curated exhibition featuring works by artists who make use of the scientific processes of observing, sorting and classifying as a prelude to creating shape, structure and color. The exhibit will highlight the inherent conceptual and procedural similarities between scientific and artistic processes.

Ramp gallery McLean Art Society Juried Exhibition

January 14 –March 5, 2016 Emerson gallery Al Mutanabbi: Street Starts Here Printmaking Project Printmakers worldwide respond to the issue of freedom of expression.

Atrium gallery Drawings and Prints by Nasrin and Nahid Navab Ramp gallery New Work by Carol Barsha Barbara Januszkiewicz, “Freedom,” Acrylic on unprimed Canvas.

Paintings by this Maryland artist playfully explore the role of the book as an entryway into the world.

McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) is a nonprofit organization that presents the visual arts program for the community at the McLean Community Center (MCC), thanks to a public/private partnership with MCC and Fairfax County.

MPA presents exhibitions of contemporary art in three galleries and provides education in the visual arts through a program of classes for children and adults, as well as lectures, tours and ArtReach, an outreach program that brings school children and other groups to the gallery for educational programs. MPA presents art classes in the Susan B. Duval Studio (see class listings on pages 26-32). Art gallery hours are Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.,

M C L e a n p r o j e C T f o r T h e a r T s s Ta f f

and Saturday, 1–5 p.m.

Susan Corrigan, Executive Director

For more information, call 703-790-1953, or visit www.mpaart.org.

nancy Sausser, Exhibitions Director Sharon Fishel, ArtReach Director Christina girardi, Educational Programs Director Lori Carbonneau, Director, Information Strategies, Membership & Special Events Amy Chelimi, Manager, Information Jennifer Lillis, Exhibitions Assistant

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The aLDen 2015-2016 season Tickets for all performances go on sale August 1. See box office hours on page 18 or order online.

Julie Fowlis

A Christmas Carol

Bari Koral

Wednesday, September 9

12:30 p.m.

Jammin’ Juniors

Bari Koral Family Rock Band

Wednesday, September 16

12:30 p.m.

Jammin’ Juniors

Two of a Kind

Wednesday, September 30

7:30 p.m.

Speakers and Education

Peter Straub

Saturday, october 3

2 p.m.

Kids and Families

Theatre IV: “Sleeping Beauty”

Sunday, october 11

3 p.m.

Chamber Music

Concerts at The Alden

Saturday, october 17

8 p.m.

Music

Julie Fowlis

Sunday, october 25

3 p.m.

Chamber Music

Concerts at The Alden

Saturday, october 31

2 p.m.

Silent Film

“The Man Who Laughed”

Sunday, november 1

2 p.m.

Juggling

Playing by Air

Saturday, november 7

9 p.m.

Comedy

“Big and Tall: Bruce Vilanch and Judy gold”

Sunday, november 8

2 p.m.

Kids and Families

Elska

Sunday, november 22

3 p.m.

Chamber Music

Concerts at The Alden

Kids and Families

Theatre IV: “A Christmas Carol”

Saturday, December 12

1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Saturday, December 19

2 p.m.

Music

John Eaton Holiday Concert

Saturday, January 9

8 p.m.

Comedy

Capitol Steps

Sunday, January 10

3 p.m.

Chamber Music

Concerts at The Alden

Saturday, January 16

2 p.m.

Kids and Families

Barter Theatre: “A Wrinkle in Time”

Sunday, January 17

2 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Julian Bond: “How I got in the Movement”

Thursday, January 21

7:30 p.m.

Speakers and Education

“Brush up your Shakespeare”

Friday, January 22

8 p.m.

theatre

American Shakespeare Center on Tour: “Julius Caesar”

Saturday, January 23

2 p.m.

theatre

American Shakespeare Center on Tour: “The Importance of Being Earnest”

The aLDen

The aLDen 2015-2016 season aT-a-GLanCe

The aLDen

The aLDen Saturday, January 23

8 p.m.

theatre

American Shakespeare Center on Tour: “Henry V”

Saturday, February 20

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Puppetry

Puppet Festival

Wednesday, March 16

8 p.m.

Macdonald Scholarship

Final Competition

Sunday, March 20

3 p.m.

Chamber Music

Concerts at The Alden

Saturday, April 2

8 p.m.

Music

u.S. navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble

Thursday, April 7

7:30 p.m.

Dance

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Saturday, April 16

8 p.m.

theatre

nY neoFuturists: “Too Much Light Makes the Baby go Blind”

Sunday, April 17

3 p.m.

Chamber Music

Concerts at The Alden

Saturday, April 23

2 p.m.

Kids and Families

Mermaid Theatre: “goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny”

Wednesday, May 4

12:30 p.m.

Jammin’ Juniors

Roger Day

Wednesday, May 11

12:30 p.m.

Jammin’ Juniors

Steve Songs

Saturday, May 14

2 p.m.

Kids and Families

ArtsPower: “Chicken Dance”

Sunday, June 5

3 p.m.

Chamber Music

Concerts at The Alden

Saturday, June 11

8 p.m.

Speakers and Education

Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad

Sunday, June 12

2 p.m.

Kids and Families

gustafer Yellowgold

Saturday, June 18

8 p.m.

Magic

The Magic of Bill Blagg

Music Julie Fowlis: Music of the Scottish Isles www.juliefowlis.com Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. $35/$20 MCC district residents Julie Fowlis is one of Scotland’s true contemporary treasures. Her perfect, authentic singing voice enticed Pixar to feature her in the soundtrack to “Brave,” and Alden audiences will remember the voice that finds that place between haunting and soothing. Julie pushes accepted musical boundaries with her adaptations of songs from her native Scottish gaelic tradition and her clear, gently thrilling vocals. Come be transported!

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The aLDen faLL proGraMs www.eatonpiano.com Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. $35/$20 MCC district residents Have we got a holiday gift for you! Jazz pianist, musicologist and humorist John Eaton will treat you to an afternoon of American Songbook standards and commentary that the Washington Post called “as reliably entertaining as ‘The Simpsons’.” You’ll probably even here a holiday classics or two.

the Capitol Steps www.capsteps.com Saturday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m. $50/$35 MCC district residents

The aLDen

John Eaton Holiday Spectacular

Hold on to your hats, it’s an election year. More fodder for the ever-changing political comedy troupe … and we’re not talking about Congress.

Theatre

Comedy “Big and tall: Bruce Vilanch and Judy gold” Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 p.m. $35/$20 MCC district residents oscar audiences will know Bruce Vilanch’s hysterical, Emmy Award-winning writing for hosts Billy Crystal, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin and other hosts for more than 20 years. He’s written many other award shows, television series and variety specials. His stand-up comedy routine draws on his years of being a Hollywood insider. Judy gold is also an Emmy Awardwinning actress and comedian, best known as the star of her two critically acclaimed, long-running offBroadway hit shows, including “25 Questions for a Jewish Mother.” Together, Bruce and Judy will fill the BIg & TALL order of making you laugh and laugh! WARNINg: For mature audiences only. Seriously. We’re not kidding.

American Shakespeare Center on tour’s Shakespeare Weekend at the Alden www.americanshakespearecenter.com Back by popular demand, ASC on Tour brings their fastpaced, super-accessible interpretations of the Bard’s best. ASC recreates the theatre experience the way Shakespeare’s audiences would have enjoyed it, with the lights on. Audience members are encouraged to sit on stage and, at times, even interact with the performers. And get there early. Just as in Shakespeare’s time, before the show the cast sings and plays contemporary music related to the play, but in ASC’s case it’s Weezer and James Brown. Buy tickets to all three plays for $88/$50 MCC district residents and get free admission to “Brush up Your Shakespeare” (page 16).

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juggling Playing By Air www.playingbyair.com Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. $20/$15 MCC district residents

“Julius Caesar” Friday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m., Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. $35/$20 MCC district residents In this profoundly moving, breathtaking and deeply human play, Shakespeare shows us a world on fire; a world turned upside down; a world where some of history’s most famous men commit horrific crimes in the name of patriotism and honor. “Julius Caesar” is a dazzling thrill ride of betrayal, violence and perhaps most surprisingly, love.

Playing By Air captivates audiences with a joyful fusion of music, juggling and circus in which traditional theatricality meets absurd comedy. The award-winning performers of Playing By Air share their sense of playfulness and breathtaking feats in a production enjoyed equally by adults, families and children. Audiences are drawn into the performance with a contagious attitude of expressive play and creativity.

“the Importance of Being Earnest” Saturday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m., Live music starts at 1:30 p.m. $35/$20 MCC district residents oscar Wilde’s brilliant and wicked comic masterpiece defines wit and style. This “trivial comedy for serious people” is at once blissfully silly and outrageously shrewd. one-hundred twenty years after its first performance, “The Importance of Being Earnest” continues to delight audiences with its playful language, charming characters and biting look at contemporary society, and ASC on Tour’s production will have you in absolute hysterics.

“the Life of King Henry V” Saturday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m., Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. $35/$20 MCC district residents The story of England’s hero-king and the greatest upset in European military history is Shakespeare’s finale to his great history plays. More than that, Henry V — at once touching, heroic, savage and comic — explores the nature of greatness and its connection to theatre; and, perhaps more than any other of Shakespeare’s works, it makes the audience part of the story.

Kids and families Theatre IV’s “Sleeping Beauty” www.theatreiv.org Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m. $15/$10 MCC district residents For ages 4+. This musical adaptation from the original story by Charles Perrault follows the plot of the traditional fairy tale, but adds delightful surprises and comic situations. The fairies’ wondrous gifts to the child are given until one disgruntled fairy arrives to announce that her invitation was overlooked. A prick on the spinning wheel will take its toll on the kingdom. Will destroying all the spinning wheels be enough to save the king’s daughter? Find out as this tale illustrates that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and true goodness is found only in a loving heart.

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The aLDen www.bartertheatre.com/barter-players.php Saturday, Jan. 16, 2 p.m. $15/$10 MCC district residents For ages 7+. on a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray, a tomboy who doesn’t fit in at her high school. Meg’s scientist father vanished over two years ago, under mysterious circumstances. Aided by Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from the frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet. John glore’s delightful, wildly theatrical adaptation brings this acclaimed story magically to life.

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Barter Theatre’s “A Wrinkle in time”

Elska www.islandofelska.com Sunday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. $15/$10 MCC district residents For ages 4+. Hiddi Hiddi! That’s how to say hello on the Island of Elska, the imaginary volcanic island off the coast of Iceland that is home to the singer Elska and a small population that includes her two-foot-tall best friend the goobler, an arctic fox and a colony of lost socks. “Middle of nowhere,” her award-winning debut album, is packed with kid-friendly electronic pop songs about life on the island. During her live show, a blend of theater, storytelling, and musical performance, Elska whisks away children and families on a musical tour of her Arctic home and introduces them to the island’s wonderful inhabitants. The performance is a spellbinding blend of bells, beats, twinkling synthesizers and one of the most endearing and lovely voices in family entertainment.

Theatre IV’s “A Christmas Carol”

Martin Luther King, jr. Day Celebration Julian Bond “How I got in the Movement” Sunday, Jan. 17, 2 p.m. $25/$10 MCC district residents

www.theatreiv.org Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 and 4 p.m. $15/$10 MCC district residents For ages 5+. Perhaps the best loved holiday story of all time, this adaptation of Dickens’ classic is particularly suited to children, and features a magnificent score by Jule Styne, the composer of Broadway’s immortal “Peter Pan,” “gypsy” and “Funny girl.” All the joy, sentiment and meaning are here, without being too scary for young audiences.

Legendary for being the first black u.S. vice presidential nominee, founder of the Student nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SnCC), and former chairman of the nAACP, Bond continues to deliver a powerful message of equality, freedom, and justice with a renewed sense of relevance. Bond was a first-hand eyewitness to many watershed moments in the history of the Civil Rights Movement, and you’ll have the chance to experience the personal story of his work with Dr. King and beyond.

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The aLDen insider Knowledge “Brush Up your Shakespeare”

thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. $6/$3 MCC district residents. Free with the three-play ASC weekend package. Single tickets available at the box office only. Experts from the Shakespeare Theatre, American Shakespeare Center and the Folger Shakespeare Library are back to give you a guided tour of the world of Shakespeare in preparation for American Shakespeare Center on Tour’s Shakespeare Weekend at The Alden. #ShakespeareHacked.

jammin’ juniors

Movies at the alden Classics of the silent screen

Bring your lunch and listen to some tunes.

Silent movies with live accompaniment Special Halloween Edition

Free lunchtime concerts for ages 2-5 in McLean Central Park gazebo. Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.

“the Man Who Laughs”

Wednesday, Sept. 9

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m. $12/$8 MCC district residents Does that creepy smile look familiar? If you’re a Batman fan, you’d know that face anywhere. Based on a Victor Hugo novel, this sad, horrific and swashbuckling film is a great way to start off your Halloween. The movie is shown on 16mm film with an introduction by film historian Bruce Lawton and a live, improvised score by composer Ben Model.

speakers and education fall for the book www.fallforthebook.org

Bari Koral Family Rock Band

www.barikoral.com

Wednesday, Sept. 16

two of a Kind

www.twoofakind.com

Chamber Music Concerts at the alden Free chamber music concerts cosponsored by the Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library and The Alden. All concerts begin at 3 p.m. on the Sundays below and are open to the public. Tickets are not required.

Peter Straub Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations are not required.

October 11

December 13

October 25

January 10

November 22

A monster of the horror genre, author Peter Straub has won multiple Bram Stoker Awards for superior achievement in dark fantasy and horror writing, both on his own and with his collaborator, Stephen King. Books will be available for sale and signing. Cosponsored by Fall for the Book and the Fairfax County Public Library.

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auditions and Competitions The 2016 james C. Macdonald performing arts scholarship Competition Each year, the McLean Community Center recognizes the hard work and talent of young performing artists through the James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition. Following a preliminary audition and a final round of competition, prizes (1st $1,200, 2nd - $800 and 3rd - $400) are awarded in each of four categories: Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and theater. High school students who reside or attend school in the McLean tax district (Small District one of Dranesville) are eligible to apply. • Application forms and Information are available online at www.mcleancenter.org or at the Center’s reception desk. • Students may enter more than one category. • A nonrefundable $20 fee is required for each application form submitted. • For information, contact Kathy Herr at kathleen. herr@fairfaxcounty.gov

seeking teen performers for various scripted and improvised roles Wednesday, sept. 16, or Monday, sept. 21, at 7 p.m. High school students only

Application Deadline: Friday, Feb. 12. Preliminary Auditions: Week of Mar. 7. See Preliminary Round information for specific dates. Final Competition: Wednesday, Mar. 16, at 8 p.m.

• Improv comedy, comedic one-acts and project outreach performances. • Professional company: actors contribute to multiple duties.

spring Kid’s show auditions

• Performances throughout the season at

Audition Dates: Monday, Jan. 11, and Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

• Actors are paid per performance and

Who Can Audition: Students ages 10-16 who reside in the MCC tax district. Where: The Alden in the McLean Community Center. Performances: Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 5, 6 and 12, 13 at 3 p.m. Show Synopsis: “Sideways Stories From Wayside School” is a delightfully demented comedy about the strangest school ever built, where the students battle supernatural teachers and endure madcap lessons. The play is adapted by John olive from the best-selling series of novels by Louis Sachar, the newberry Award-winning author of “Holes.” To reserve an audition time, contact Kathy Herr at kathleen.herr@fairfaxcounty.gov.

various D.C. metro venues. are hired on a contract basis. Audition Description: Seeking trained teen actors, ages 14-18 for the 2015-16 teen resident company, The unruly Theatre Project. Performances consist of improv comedy, comedic one-acts and project outreach performances. This is a professional company that will continually rehearse and perform throughout the season. Performances will take place at various D.C. metro venues. Actors are paid per performance and are hired on a contract basis. Dedicated performers only, please! To sign up, email Jeff Virchow at jeffrey.virchow@fairfaxcounty.gov. Prepared monologues are not needed. Headshots and résumés are not necessary, but are welcomed.

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tHE ROBERt AMES ALDEN tHEAtRE is a cultural resource for the citizens of McLean that presents high-quality performances, lectures and educational programs for audiences of all ages.

On Sale Dates Tickets go on sale to residents online and via mail-in order forms on August 1. Mail orders will be processed as they are received.

Phone: 703-790-9223

The box office will open for residents only on thursday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m.

Box Office Hours Thursday: 4–8 p.m. Friday: 4-8 p.m. Saturday: 4-8 p.m. Sunday: noon-4 p.m. The Box office is always open one hour prior to ticketed events.

In-person general public sales begin on thursday, Sept. 10. Resident Discounts We want to make purchasing tickets to The Alden even easier. now when you buy tickets online, just select the resident price from the drop-down menu at checkout.

Payment Options We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover, checks and cash at the Box office window. By Phone: Call ovationtix at 1-866-811-4111, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. M-F or 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat-Sun. Online: Please visit www.aldentheatre.org. online ticketing fees may apply. By mail: Tickets can also be secured using the order form below. By fax: Fax mail order form to 703-790-3187.

Senior & Student Discounts Student and senior discounts are available. Proof of age/ID may be requested. not available for all performances. group Rates group rates are available for some performances. use the code “group8” to get the discount. Seating Capacity The capacity of The Alden is limited to the number of available seats in accordance with Fairfax County fire regulations. Therefore, all patrons, even infantsin-arms, must purchase tickets, and a nostanding-room policy is strictly enforced.

Accomodations for Individuals with Disabilities and Other Special Needs The Alden is fully ADA-compliant and will make arrangements for accommodations. To ensure our ability to meet your needs, requests must be made no less than 14 working days prior to the performance or activity you wish to attend. Please e-mail requests to evelyn.hill@fairfaxcounty.gov. Hearing Impaired The Alden is equipped with an infrared audio system for those who are hearing impaired. It can be used with or without a hearing aid. Please inquire at the Box office. Wheelchairs Seating is available for those who use wheelchairs. Please make arrangements when ordering tickets, as per our ADA accommodation policy above. Reminder emails If you purchased tickets online or your email address is connected to your ticketing account, the Alden staff will send you a reminder email in the days leading up to an Alden-presented performance. The email contains directions, area information, and insider tips to help make your experience spectacular. You’ll never forget that you have tickets to a show again! From our patrons: “Your pre-show “tips” email was brilliant.” *In consideration for the performers and audiences, the use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the theatre.

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Tickets ordered online or by mail will be held at will call.

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CoMMuniTy arTs Performing arts for you, by you. Enjoy a performance by one of McLean’s amateur community arts groups from onstage, backstage or in the audience.

McLean Community players*

McLean symphony*

“Calendar girls”

Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m.

www.mcleanplayers.org

Weekends, Sept. 18–Oct. 3

www.mclean-symphony.org.

Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m.

“1776” Weekends, Feb 5–Feb 21

*Community arts groups are independent organizations not overseen by the Alden Theatre or the McLean Community Center. For questions, comments or more information, please contact the sponsoring organization.

become an usher!

Do you want to give back to your community while seeing fantastic shows and spending time with a great group of people? Have we got a job for you! The Alden is seeking volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to usher for our professional presenting season. For more information, please contact Jeff Virchow at jeffrey.virchow@fairfaxcounty.gov or join us for one of our usher events. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Community arts at the McLean Community Center

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harvest happenings Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 per person/Free for children 36 months and younger general Admission (cash at the gate) For children ages 3–8. A fun and exciting day for your whole family is right in your backyard! Come to this indoor-outdoor festival and enjoy live entertainment, crafts and games. All activities are included in the entrance fee with the exception of the purchase of pumpkins for $3 and food concessions.

Come scope out the bargain prices at the Children’s Flea Market! Children’s toys, clothes, games and other items will be sold by those who know them best … the kids! Whether you plan to get your holiday shopping done early or fill the toy chest with new goods, come help support local youths’ entrepreneurial ventures. For sellers: Kids, ages 3-15, sign up now to sell your old toys, games and other items. Your registration fee includes the use of an 8 ft. x 3 ft. table within a 7 ft. x 8 ft. booth space. The sale will be advertised in The Washington Post’s classifieds. We will have a donation truck on hand after the event to take any unsold items to a donation center.

Children’s flea Market Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Patron admission is free.

Booth Fee: $20 per booth $15 MCC district residents. Advanced booth registration is required. Activity no. 4501.215

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breakfast with santa

Saturday, Dec. 19, 9:30-11 a.m. $20 per person/$15 MCC district residents; children 24 months or younger can attend free with a registered adult. Registration is required for ALL participants. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Activity no. 4502.215 Kids will meet Santa and enjoy a continental breakfast, entertainment and crafts. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures of child(ren) with Santa. The photo will be emailed to parents following the event. Space is limited to the first 115 registrants. Please register early.

Gingerbread house Workshops

Monster Mash 5th & 6th Grader party Friday, Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m. $35/$25 MCC district residents. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Activity no. 4601.215

The old Firehouse Teen Center (oFTC) hosts the Monster Mash Party for 5th and 6th graders. oFTC is located at 1440 Chain Bridge Rd. Register early for this 5th and 6th grader party! Registration is required.

Families work together decorating a pre-assembled gingerbread house. Cost includes one preassembled gingerbread house, decorating supplies and candies.

Note: Products may contain dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, corn, and nuts.

haunted Gingerbread house

Party includes music, dancing, games, snacks, videogames and more! Costumes are encouraged, but are not required. Tickets will not be mailed; staff will check names at the door. Parents/guardians (age 18 or older) must check children in and out of the party. no curbside drop off will be allowed.

holiday Gingerbread house

to volunteer Parents who are interested in volunteering at the dance must submit a request via email. Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and your child’s name to Ryan Brookes at oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org.

1272.215

Volunteer hours are 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Each parent volunteer receives one free admission for his or her child.

1 workshop @ 1.5 hrs, $45 per house/$35 MCC district residents. Fee includes payment for one house. 1271.215

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6:30-8 p.m.

1 workshop @ 1.5 hrs, $45 per house/$35 MCC district residents. Fee includes payment for one house. Th, 12/10

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old firehouse Teen Center youth programs

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Players Fun Zone (lunch included) tuesday, Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $55/$45 MCC district residents Activity no. 8403.215 A fun-filled day at Players Fun Zone is sure to please all who attend! Join us as we partake in glo-golf, unlimited Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, a Bounce Zone and more. Activities and lunch are included in the fee.

Winter break Trips Dave and Buster’s (lunch included)

school break Trips for 5th-9th Graders on Fairfax County Public Schools’ teacher workdays and school breaks, 5th through 9th graders can join the old Firehouse Teen Center on fun-filled trips! All trips depart from and return to the old Firehouse, located at 1440 Chain Bridge Road. Participants must bring clothes appropriate for the day’s activity. A signed OFtC Participant Contract is required to participate. Some trips also require an additional signed waiver. Participant contracts are available at the old Firehouse or online (www.oldfirehouse.org). Please turn in forms before the day of the trip. The old Firehouse will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for each day’s trip participants.

Teacher Workday Trips Kings Dominion Friday, Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $80/$70 MCC district residents Activity no. 8401.215 Erupt from the volcano, take a ride on the Anaconda or be engaged in the Flight of Fear. no matter what you choose, Kings Dominion has something for everyone to enjoy. Theme park entrance fees and transportation are included in the fee. Bring at least $20 to purchase dinner. Also, bring additional money for snacks, games and souvenirs, if desired.

Massanutten Waterpark Monday, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. $65/$55 MCC district residents Activity no. 8402.215 Join us for a fantastic day of fun, swimming and games. Bring at least $20 dollars for lunch along with a towel and dry clothes for the ride home. Also bring additional money for snacks and arcade games, if desired. Water park entry is included in the fee.

Monday, Dec. 28, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $65/$55 MCC district residents Activity no. 8301.215 Eat, drink and play games! Dave and Buster’s is one of the best dining and entertainment attractions around. Lunch and a $20 game card with unlimited arcade game play are included. Bring money for additional ticket games, if desired.

Flight Indoor trampoline Park + Sakura Hibachi (waiver required) (lunch included) tuesday, Dec. 29, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $55/$45 MCC district residents Activity no. 8302.215 This sports park is a unique trampoline facility in the area. With the opportunity for casual jumping or testing your bouncing dodgeball skills, Flight Trampoline Park has something for everyone. After jumping around, participants will be immersed in a fine Japanese culinary adventure at a Hibachi restaurant. gaze at skilled hibachi artists as they prepare a succulent meal right before your very eyes! All participants must have a signed waiver by a parent or guardian. Lunch and admission are included. Appropriate exercise clothing required. Bring money for additional snacks, if desired.

Autobahn Indoor go Kart (waiver required) (lunch included) Wednesday, Dec. 30, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $75/$65 MCC district residents Activity no. 8303.215 Experience a thrill like no other while driving an electric pro-style Italian go kart on two completely different grand Prix-style racing tracks. Lunch and races are included in the fee. All participants must have an additional waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Questions? Call Andrew Carter at 703-448-8336 (TEEn), TTY 711, or write oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org.

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oLD firehouse Teen CenTer

The Old Firehouse Teen Center provides an incredible experience for 7th through 9th graders. Participants will enjoy exposure to new recreational activities and experience personal development under the supervision of professional and experienced staff members who organize and facilitate fun activities, clubs and trips. Teens can enjoy their time at the Teen Center after school, during school breaks and at our Friday Night Activities and events.

old firehouse facility rentals Have your next party, event or business meeting at a venue your guests will not soon forget! Renting the old Firehouse means access to our huge dance floor, game room and kitchenette with options to use our dance lighting and large flat screen TV. Reservations are accepted six months in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. For details, forms and rates, go to www.oldfirehouse. org or send us an email at oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org.

Teens

The old firehouse Teen Center • www.oldfirehouse.org Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • 1440 Chain Bridge Rd. • 703-448-8336 (TEEN) Available for private rental. Call for details. Check us out on Twitter @wedoawesomestuf • “Like” us on Facebook general Email: oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org

after school program Membership Benefit

September-June, 2:30-6 p.m. Membership Benefits: • Daily Snack and Drink. • Various Clubs (Cooking, Fitness, Karaoke, etc.). • Computer Lab • Tutors from Georgetown Learning Centers • Transportation from Cooper and Longfellow middle schools, Langley and McLean high schools.

ofTC Membership Memberships are open to 7th-9th graders. Membership Benefits • FREE daily after school program. • Discounted admission to trips and events. • Monthly e-newsletters. Membership is valid until June 30, 2016. $200/$175 MCC district residents. To join, drop off a completed and signed Participant Contract and your payment to the oFTC. Participant Contracts are available at the Teen Center and online. For additional information, visit www.mcleancenter.org/ teens/about/membership.

Teens

oLD firehouse Teen CenTer friday night activities Membership paperwork will not be accepted at evening activities. The OFTC is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to assist you, if you need help filling out forms.

Friday Field trips For 7th–9th graders 3:30-10 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Open to members and non-members. Prices vary based on activity. Additional field trips are held during the After School Program for MEMBERS onLY. For detailed descriptions of each trip or to register online, visit our website, www.oldfirehouse.org or call us at 703-448-TEEn (8336).

Parties For 7th-9th graders 7–10 p.m. $35/$25 oFTC Members Pre-registration is highly recommended.

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• Themed dances with amazing decorations. • Free Catered Food • Various Attractions A disc jockey keeps the fun alive with great music while the game room is open for ping-pong, pool, and other ar arcade games. our events are supervised by oFTC staff. A parent/guardian (age 18 or older) must come into the center for pick-up by 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.oldfirehouse.org. www.oldfirehouse.org

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Back-to-School Party

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Friday, Sept. 25 5301.215 $33/$23 members

Double Feature at AMC tysons

Friday, oct. 16 5302.215 $50/$40 members

Bennett’s Curse

Friday, oct. 23 5303.215 $33/$23 members

Double Feature at AMC tysons

Friday, nov. 6 5304.215 $45/$35 members

Sudden Combat

Friday, nov. 20 5305.215 $33/$23 members

Double Feature at AMC tysons

Friday, Dec. 4 5306.215 $33/$23 members

Double Feature at AMC tysons

Friday, Dec. 11 5307.215 $50/$40 members

ICE! at gaylord Hotel National Harbor

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5th and 6th grader Parties at OFtC 7-9 p.m. $35/$25 MCC district residents See more detailed information in the Children’s Events section on page 21. Pre-registration is highly recommended. • Themed dances with amazing decorations. • Free Catered Food • Various Attractions Register online at www.oldfirehouse.org or by phone at 703-448-TEEn (8336). DAtE

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Monster Mash

Teacher Workday & Winter break Trips

5th-9th graders Pre-registration is highly recommended. Prices vary based on activity. For detailed descriptions of each trip or to register online, visit our website, www.oldfirehouse.org or call 703-448-TEEn (8336). Friday, Oct. 9

Kings Dominion 8401.215 Monday, Nov. 2

Massanutten Waterpark 8402.215

family events

For all ages 7-9 p.m. Performance is free and pre-registration is not required.

Unruly theatre Project

$80/$70 MCC district residents

$65/$55 MCC district residents

tuesday, Nov. 3

Players FunZone 8403.215

$55/$45 MCC district residents

Monday, Dec. 28

The areas hottest professional teen improv troupe brings you a hilarious night of comedy, food and festivities! Bring a new, unwrapped toy as this event benefits Toys for Tots. Come help us spread some joy while being wildly entertained!

Dave & Buster’s 8301.215

tuesday, Dec. 29

Flight trampoline & Sakura 8302.215

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Dinner and A Show! *toys for tots Benefit*

$65/$55 MCC district residents

$55/$45 MCC district residents

Wednesday, Dec. 30

Autobahn Indoor Speedway 8303.215

$75/$65 MCC district residents

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Fa l l 2 01 5 C l a S S E S All classes will be held at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, unless otherwise indicated. New! Class titles followed by this symbol are a part of the Center’s new Lifetime Learning Program LL for participants age 55+. See page 48 for more information.

arT The McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) offers the following art classes and family workshops.

Workshops for parents & Children family art Workshops

Meet in the gallery for a short tour of MPA’s exhibition, and then you and your child will create a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home.

sound Drawings: Colored rhythms

Join us for this unique Family Art Workshop that combines visual art and music. Do you play an instrument or love listening to music? Can you draw to the sounds of instruments? Can you make cool rhythms and sounds while you are drawing? We will use crayons, watercolor paints, markers and chalk to create fantastic artwork containing colorful, rhythmic patterns. We will be inspired by the amazing art and sound installations of Robin Rose and the colorful expressive watercolors of Barbara Januszkiewicz on exhibit at MPA. Instructor: Sharon Fishel.

“new nature” Collage Workshop sTeaM focus: art & science

How closely do you observe the world around you? We will learn to use shape, color and written words to describe what we see using our powers of scientific observation as we look at and draw from selected plant forms. We also will be inspired by the work of five exhibiting artists, all of whom use line, color and shape to describe the world around us. Please bring in pictures of your favorite plants and materials from nature, which you can use in your collage. Instructor: Sharon Fishel. 4-8 years 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $10 per family. ACtIVIty NO.

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6502.215

Sa, 11/17

10-11:30 a.m.

4-8 years 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $10 per family.

ACtIVIty NO.

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6501.215

Sa, 10/17

10-11:30 a.m.

McLEAN COMMUNIty CENtER FALL 2015 PRogRAM guIDE

Fa l l 2 01 5 C l a S S E S abrakadoodle® art Classes for Children

This popular series of imaginative art classes for children is based on the learning principles of Jean Piaget. Children create wonderful “masterpieces” using innovative art materials while exploring artistic styles and techniques. Each series of lessons offers unique experiences designed to foster creativity.

Twoosy Doodlers

This is a special art class just for toddlers and parents (or helpers). Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing and creating while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills. This is an “I can do it” class that is fun and creative. Each session has new activities and parents and helpers get to play too. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff. 20-36 months 6 lessons @ 40 mins, $91/$81 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $24, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

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6301.215

M, 9/21-11/2

9:15-9:55 a.m.

6302.215

M, 9/21-11/2

10:15-10:55 a.m.

20-36 months 7 lessons @ 40 mins, $105/$95 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $28, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

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6308.215

Sa, 10/3- 11/21

10:15-10:55 a.m.

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Mpa Classes for Children

No lesson on 11/14. 20-36 months 5 lessons @ 40 mins, $78/$68 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $20, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

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6309.215

M, 11/16-12/14

9:15-9:55 a.m.

6310.215

M, 11/16-12/14

10:15-10:55 a.m.

6311.215

Tu, 11/17-12/15

9:15-9:55 a.m.

6312.215

Tu, 11/17-12/15

10:15-10:55 a.m.

6313.215

W, 11/18-12/16

9:15-9:55 a.m.

6314.215

W, 11/18-12/16

10:15-10:55 a.m.

Th, 11/12-12/17

9:15-9:55 a.m.

6316.215

No lesson on 11/26.

No lesson on 10/12. 6303.215

Tu, 9/22-10/27

9:15-9:55 a.m.

6304.215

Tu, 9/22-10/27

10:15-10:55 a.m.

6305.215

W, 9/23-10/28

9:15-9:55 a.m.

6306.215

W, 9/23-10/28

10:15-10:55 a.m.

6307.215

Th, 9/24-10/29

9:15-9:55 a.m.

Mini Doodlers

Children develop their creativity through carefully designed lessons that ignite the imagination and develop skills. using real artists’ materials including watercolors, tempera paints, oil pastels, creative tools and more, children create masterpieces that are truly unique. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff. 3-6 years 6 lessons @ 45 mins, $91/$81 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $24, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

6331.215

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M, 9/21-11/2

11:15 a.m.-noon

No lesson on 10/12. 6332.215

Tu, 9/22-10/27

11:15 a.m.-noon

6333.215

W, 9/23-10/28

11:15 a.m.-noon

6334.215

W, 9/23-10/28

2-2:45 p.m.

6335.215

Th, 9/24-10/29

10:15-11 a.m.

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Fa l l 2 01 5 C l a S S E S (Mini Doodlers Continued) 3-6 years 7 lessons @ 45 mins, $105/$95 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $28, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

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6336.215

Sa, 10/3-11/21

11:15 a.m.-noon

No lesson on 11/14. 3-6 years 5 lessons @ 45 mins, $78/$68 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $20, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

DAtE

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6337.215

M, 11/16-12/14

11:15 a.m.-noon

6338.215

Tu, 11/17-12/15

11:15 a.m.-noon

6339.215

W, 11/18-12/16

11:15 a.m.-noon

6340.215

W, 11/18-12/16

2-2:45 p.m.

6341.215

Th, 11/12-12/17

10:15-11 a.m.

No lesson on 11/26.

Doodlers

This popular art program helps kids stretch their creative muscles and exercise their right brains in action-oriented classes filled with color, texture, shape and fun! our art lessons are carefully crafted to promote uniqueness and imaginative thinking as kids create their own unique masterpieces through painting, drawing, cutting, molding and exploring creative materials. Each lesson introduces a new technique and artist’s style. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff.

holiday Card Workshop by abrakadoodle®

During this special workshop, children create an original design that will be reproduced on holiday greeting cards. Your child’s original artwork will be printed on 10 greeting cards and sent to your home in november. Information about ordering additional cards will be available at the workshop. Children will be grouped by age. Materials fee includes the cost of 10 cards and shipping to your address. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff. 3-12 years 1 lesson @ 1 hr, $25/$20 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $30, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

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6361.215

Sa, 10/24

3-4 p.m.

Gift Workshop by abrakadoodle®

Drop off your child for a creatively charged workshop with Splat, Abrakadoodle’s Arty Dog. While you accomplish your holiday errands, children will design a unique holiday surprise of their own. A snack and drink will be provided. Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff. 3-12 years 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $50/$40 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $10, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

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6362.215

Sa, 12/12

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

6363.215

Sa, 12/12

2-5 p.m.

6-8 years 6 lessons @ 1.5 hrs, $120/$110 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $24, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

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6351.215

M, 9/21-11/2

4:30-6 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12. 6-8 years 7 lessons @ 1.5 hrs, $135/$125 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $28, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

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6352.215

Sa, 10/3-11/21

1-2:30 p.m.

No lesson on 11/14.

McLEAN COMMUNIty CENtER FALL 2015 PRogRAM guIDE

Fa l l 2 01 5 C l a S S E S Ready, Set, Create! In these camps, Abrakadoodle artists will practice bull’s eye painting! We also create interesting effects that disappear, then magically reappear when we paint! Study natasha Westcoat while using colorful swirls, Paul Klee and his unusual selfportraits, Wolf Kahn and his “bands of color” and more! Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff. 3-6 years 3 lessons @ 3 hrs, $106/$96 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $20, make check payable to Abrakadoodle. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtIVIty NO.

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6364.215

M-W, 12/21-12/23

9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.

6365.215

M-W, 12/28-12/30

9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.

End of Abrakadoodle classes.

Mixed Media Collage

Do you like to put things together to make other things? Then this is the class for you! We’ll make Joseph Cornell style boxes inside cigar boxes, paper still lifes and animals out of cardboard, boxes and paper. We will create paper puppets and a paper theater. You will learn a variety of techniques of mixed media construction in this class. Instructor: Theresa Martin. 8-12 years 8 lessons @ 2 hrs, $200/$175 MCC district residents. ACtIVIty NO.

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6252.215

W, 9/23-11/18

4:30-6:30 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11.

Drawing fundamentals

and achieve. Instructor: Theresa Martin.

All skill levels are welcome, as lessons will be adapted to each student’s unique needs. You love to draw. Are you ready to take it to the next level? In this class you’ll learn the fundamentals of drawing: elements of line, composition, proportion, spatial relationships, perspective, volume, light and shadow, foreshortening, value and texture. You’ll become familiar with the many ways in which these elements and the principles of design and composition will improve your creative approach and critical judgment. Instructor: naomi Chung.

8-12 years

8 lessons @ 2 hrs, $200/$175 MCC district residents.

8 lessons @ 2.5 hrs, $240/$215 MCC district residents.

art explorations

Discover and explore various forms of media including painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking and learn basic art vocabulary, design principles and new skills in this activity-based studio art class. You will be introduced to color theory by studying the color wheel and investigating the symbolic and emotional meanings of color. You will be given the opportunity to explore, create

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Winter break Camp

ACtIVIty NO.

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ACtIVIty NO.

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6251.215

Tu, 9/22-11/10

4:30-6:30 p.m.

6253.215

Sa, 9/26-11/21

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

No lesson on 11/14.

ART

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S MPA Classes for Adults Interior Design Seminar

You will learn the basics of home design and décor from an area designer: how to read and draw a floor plan, how to arrange furniture, how to analyze interior paint colors, how to select textiles and how to build a coordinated collection of furnishings and accessories. Bring your questions, magazine or catalog clippings, paint, wood or fabric swatches and they will be examined in class if time permits. Also, please bring paper and pen. Instructor: Jessica Granda Bonness.

Drawing I

For both beginners and experienced students seeking to improve their skills. Using a variety of media you will learn to draw the figure, still life and subjects of your own choice. Gesture, line, proportion, mass, volume, value, tone and shading will be emphasized, providing you with a strong foundation for more advanced classes. Instructor: Naomi Chung (Monday), Tom Morris (Tuesday). 10 lessons @ 2.5 hrs, $295/$270 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

6604.215 1 lesson @ 4 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6601.215

Tu, 9/29

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

New! Holiday Decorating Seminar

Learn innovative ideas for decorating your home for each holiday from Thanksgiving through New Year’s! During the seminar, you will have the opportunity to create a mood board that will guide you in your holiday decorating plan. We will cover topics such as table settings, trees, color palettes and even gift wrap. Participants are encouraged to bring any inspirational images or material swatches that they would like to explore in class. Please bring paper and pen; you may even want to bring in photos of your most recent holiday décor projects! Instructor: Jessica Granda Bonness. 1 lesson @ 4 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6602.215

Tu, 10/27

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

I’ve Never Held a Pencil: Drawing for Beginners

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M, 9/28-12/7

7-9:30 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12. 7 lessons @ 3 hrs, $250/$225 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6605.215

Tu, 11/3-12/15

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

New! Drawing: Perspective

This course will explore rendering plausible illusions of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface. We will learn the basics of one- and two-point perspective, the fundamental issues of proportion and foreshortening, atmospheric perspective and how all of this relates to design and composition. Subject matter will include still life, architectural interiors and landscape, all from direct observation. We will develop both accuracy and precision, while enhancing expression and creativity. Instructor: Paul Glenshaw. 10 lessons @ 3 hrs, $380/$350 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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6606.215

M, 9/28-12/7

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12.

For the true beginner. If you’ve wanted to take a drawing class but found it intimidating, this is the place to start. You will learn how to hold a pencil, choose paper and position a light while working. Your skills and confidence will grow as you learn to work with line, texture, shading and simple forms. You’re encouraged to sketch outside of class but it’s not required. Instructor: Tom Morris. 3 lessons @ 3 hrs, $125/$100 MCC district residents.

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6603.215

Tu, 10/6-10/20

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

New! Botanical Drawing Workshop

Build on your basic drawing skills as you work with perspective, shading and three-dimensionality to draw botanic subjects. Learn shading and other techniques to render accurate and realistic flowers, fruits and other plant materials. Develop and refine your skills as you complete a line drawing and begin a journal to record your progress. Instructor: Caroline Hottenstein. 2 lessons @ 3 hrs, $80/$70 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6607.215

F, 10/2-10/9

1-4 p.m.

McLeAN CoMMuNity CeNter FALL 2015 ProGrAM GUIDe

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Previous drawing or painting experience is recommended. Working from still life, the figure, and by copying master artists, you will learn to use this beautiful, versatile medium. You will develop skills and strategies for building layers of color and blending and other pastel techniques while reinforcing fundamentals of representational drawing and composition. Both dry and oil pastels will be used in this class. Instructor: Paul Glenshaw. 8 lessons @ 3 hrs, $290/$265 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6608.215

F, 9/25-11/20

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

No lesson on 11/13.

Painting with Acrylics

For all skill levels, however prior drawing experience recommended. Beginning students will learn the basics, and more advanced students will progress on an individual basis. This course covers the fundamentals of painting including composition, color theory and thematic development. Instructor: Naomi Chung.

ART

New! Drawing with Pastels

10 lessons @ 3 hrs, $380/$350 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6611.215

M, 9/28-12/7

1-4 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12.

Painting Studio

New! Drawing and Painting on Yupo Paper

For beginning and continuing students. Yupo is a plastic paper that provides a challenging and fun surface on which to work with ink and watercolor. It is easier to work on abstractly, but can also be used to paint more realistically. You will enjoy experimenting with drawing and painting in whatever style you choose, and with setups, models or your imagination. Instructor: Marise riddell. 10 lessons @ 3 hrs, $380/$350 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6609.215

W, 9/23-12/9

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

For all skill levels, however prior drawing experience is recommended. Learn the technical and expressive fundamentals of painting in this class. explore color theory, composition and thematic development as you work from still life, photographs, art reproductions or the figure. repeating and advanced students will progress on an individual basis. Students may work in oil or acrylic. Instructor: Tom Morris. 10 lessons @ 3 hrs, $340/$315 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

6612.215

DAte

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Tu, 10/6-12/15

1-4 p.m.

No lesson on 10/27.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

Drawing & Painting Studio

For all skill levels. Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in a working studio classroom. Working from still life, the figure and your imagination, you will be encouraged to develop your own distinctive style. More advanced students and artists will have the opportunity to develop and critique work in a creative environment. Instructor: David Carlson. 10 lessons @ 3 hrs, $380/$350 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6610.215

W, 9/23-12/9

7-10 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

ART

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S New! Painting & Drawing: Creative Landscape

For continuing artists. Artists will be encouraged to use a more creative approach to go beyond what the eye sees, from just slightly altering reality to totally changing it. Subjects include creative landscape and working with the imagination. Various mediums will be used, from drawing to painting using differing processes. emphasis will be on the development of the individual as well as on the development of skill and technique. Instructor: Marise riddell. 10 lessons @ 3 hrs, $380/$350 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6613.215

W, 9/23-12/9

1-4 p.m.

Open Studio

open drawing sessions with models. Saturday sessions feature long poses (minimum of one hour). register for the series and save! 12 sessions @ 2.5 hrs, $80/$75 MCC district residents. Individual sessions, $9. ACtivity No.

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6631.215

Tu, 9/29-12/15

7-9:30 p.m.

12 sessions @ 3 hrs, $95/$90 MCC district residents. Individual sessions, $10. ACtivity No.

6632.215

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

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Th, 9/24-12/17

1-4 p.m.

No session on 11/26.

New! Painting towards Abstraction

This course seeks to answer the question, “How does a painter move from realism to abstraction?” Many artists begin by painting what they see, but over time switch to painting more abstractly. Students will explore this process of developing a painterly language evolving away from depiction and toward abstraction. A series of painting projects will help you loosen the hold on literalness and discover new ways to evoke feeling. Instructor: Naomi Chung.

7 sessions @ 3 hrs, $60/$55 MCC district residents. Individual sessions, $10. ACtivity No.

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6633.215

Sa, 9/26-11/21

4-7 p.m.

No session on 10/10 and 11/14.

8 lessons @ 3 hrs, $290/$265 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6614.215

Sa, 9/26-11/21

1-4 p.m.

No lesson on 11/14.

Watercolor Painting

For all skill levels. Discover the expressive qualities of watercolor! each class begins with a demonstration of watercolor technique, fusing eastern and western watercolor styles. You’ll practice techniques such as layering, wet into wet, drybrush and color mixing, with a special emphasis on color and composition. Subjects will include landscape, still life and the figure. Be part of an art studio where you are free to experiment, make mistakes and learn to express yourself in color. Instructor: Barbara Januszkiewicz. 10 lessons @ 3 hrs, $380/$350 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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6615.215

Th, 9/24-12/3

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

No lesson on 11/26.

McLeAN CoMMuNity CeNter FALL 2015 ProGrAM GUIDe

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S New! Supervised Bridge

Classes for Adults Beginner Bridge I

For those who want to learn bridge or players who haven’t played in years and want to start over again. We will cover point count evaluation, opening bids, no trumps and basic conventions. Lecture and play bridge hands to practice what we have learned. Taught by American Contract Bridge League Director and American Bridge Teachers’ Association member Marilyn Golias.

This class is for those who have taken Bridge I and/or II and are looking for an open class structure to continue playing bridge. An instructor will be available for questions, but, a lesson plan or lecture will not be provided. This is an open play format. Taught by American Contract Bridge League Director and American Bridge Teachers’ Association member Marilyn Golias. 8 lessons @ 2 hrs, $152/$128 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1954.214

Th, 9/24-11/19

4:45-6:45 p.m.

8 lessons @ 2 hrs, $152/$128 MCC district residents. Bridge Manual fee: $11, make check payable to Marilyn Golias. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtivity No.

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1951.215

Th, 9/24-11/19

7-9 p.m.

1952.215

F, 9/25-11/20

10 a.m.-noon

No lesson on 11/12 and 11/13.

Beginner Bridge II

For those who have taken Bridge I. Lecture and play bridge hands. Let’s compete with overcalls – responses, more basic conventions, stayman, weak 2s, transfers. Taught by American Contract Bridge League Director and American Bridge Teachers’ Association member Marilyn Golias. 8 lessons @ 2 hrs, $152/$128 MCC district residents. Bridge manual fee: $11, make check payable to Marilyn Golias. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtivity No.

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1953.214

F, 9/25-11/20

12:30-2:30 p.m.

No lesson on 11/13.

No lesson on 11/12.

CHESS

Classes for Children Chess Club

Learn chess from a Silver Knights Chess coach! We teach more than 3,500 children each week. State and national champions have come from our programs, but most of our students are just looking to have fun. Class time is split between lesson and play. Lessons range from learning the rules to advanced tournament strategies, depending on the children. Play time is structured to pair each student against an opponent of similar skill. All grades and skill levels are welcome. Silver Knights will supply all the equipment during chess club. Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments. Instructor: Silver Knights Chess. For more information,

BRIDGE / CHESS

BRIDGE

see our website: www.silverknightschess.com. 4-12 years 8 lessons @ 1 hr, $135/$104 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1891.215

W, 10/7-12/9

6-7 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

COOKING

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S COOKING

Classes for Children

general information Cost includes all food and materials. Please make certain your child will be able to meet the following requirements: • Must be age 8 or older to enroll. • Must be able to work independently and as a team. • Must be able to focus on tasks to completion. • Must be able to stand for long periods of time. • Must not attend class when ill. There is a mandatory dress code. Wear short-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes and socks. Long hair must be pulled back close to the head. Jewelry is not allowed. Menus are subject to change without notice.

Workshops for Children Gingerbread House Workshops

Families work together decorating a pre-assembled gingerbread house. Cost includes on pre-assembled gingerbread house, decorating supplies and candies. Workshops are lead by MCC Staff and Chef Joel olson. Note: Products and candies may contain dairy, eggs, gluten, corn and nuts.

New! Indian Cuisine for Kids

Kids will learn to make some classic Indian dishes and then dine on them, starting with Vegetable Samosas, then Chicken Tikka with Jasmine rice and raita. They will finish off their cooking and dining experience with Minted Fruit Salad for dessert. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 8-12 years 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $55/$45 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1241.215

Th, 10/15

4:15-6:15 p.m.

Cooking, Manners and Etiquette

Sign up now for this highly popular and effective etiquette class. In the first class, kids prepare a variety of foods, then sit and enjoy the rewards of their labor. All the while, they discuss the concepts and rules of manners and etiquette. Class Two is a four-course meal served to them restaurant style, while the kids dining etiquette is critiqued by Chef Joel in a fun and productive manner. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. Class one: Pepperoni and Cheese Pizzas • Garlic Breadsticks • Scandinavian Sugar Cookies • Common Courtesy • Manners and Etiquette 101 • Guest and Host. Class two: Bread and Butter Basket • Vegetable Soup • Salad • Chicken • Rice • Vegetable • Napoleons with Creme Chantilly • Manners and Etiquette 102. Recipes and handouts will be presented at the end of Class Two. 8-12 years 2 lessons @ 2 hrs, $110/$90 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1242.215

Tu, 10/20 & W, 10/21

4:15-6:15 p.m.

Haunted Gingerbread House 1 workshop @ 1.5 hour, $45 per house/$35 MCC district residents. Fee includes payment for one house. ACtivity No.

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1271.215

Th, 10/22

6:30–8 p.m.

Holiday Gingerbread House 1 workshop @ 1.5 hour, $45 per house/$35 MCC district residents. Fee includes payment for one house.

ACtivity No.

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1272.215

Th, 12/10

6:30–8 p.m.

McLeAN CoMMuNity CeNter FALL 2015 ProGrAM GUIDe

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S empower your child to help with the cooking by learning real knife skills that will stay with them as long as they cook. Kids will learn special techniques for cutting onions, carrots, peppers and other vegetables as well as learn how to paste garlic, mince parsley and make a chiffonade of lettuce. A light meal will be served. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 8-12 years 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $55/$45 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1243.214

M, 10/19

4:15-6:15 p.m.

Super-Awesome Cooking for Kids

In this class, we tackle some of the basic culinary skills essential to success in the kitchen. Together we will learn how to make a perfect fluffy omelet, fresh pasta from scratch and flaky pie crusts. Then we apply our newfound skills in the preparation of Cheese omelets • Handmade Pasta in Tomato Sauce • Sweet and Sour Meatballs • Bread Sticks • and Mini Apple Pies. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs. 8-12 years 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1331.215

Tu, 10/27

4-7 p.m.

Miles and Miles of Cupcakes

Join us for three hours of delicious cupcake baking, decorating and eating. Cupcakes of different sizes, flavors---filled and unfilled---will be taught. The best part of this class is you get to eat every single one! Instructor: Chef John Bauhs. 8-12 years 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents.

Kids’ Holiday Treats

Kids will make, then take home, these classic and delicious holiday treats! Viennese Coffee Balls • White Chocolate Almond Bark • Holiday Mint Patties • Peanut Butter Cups • Caramel Corn • Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels with Holiday Sprinkles. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 8-12 years 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $55/$45 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1244.215

M, 12/14

4:15-6:15 p.m.

Classes for Parents & Children

COOKING

Kids’ Knife Skills

Baking with Dad

Share a Sunday afternoon with Dad, Grandpa or a special friend! Prepare and take home: Potato and Cheddar Biscuits • Cornmeal Muffins • Mozzarella and Pepperoni Breadsticks • Chocolate-Chocolate Cookies. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $110/$90 MCC district residents. Class fee includes payment for one child and one adult. $45 each additional child. ACtivity No.

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Su, 10/18

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Cooking with Dad

What a great way to spend a Sunday Afternoon cooking with Dad! Vietnamese Summer rolls with Salmon and Herbs • Peanut Dipping Sauce • Peppery Chicken Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce • Sesame Cookies. Class fee includes payment for one child and one adult. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 6 years and older with parent 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $110/$90 MCC district residents. Class fee includes payment for one child and one adult. $45 each additional child.

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W, 11/18

4-7 p.m.

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Su, 10/25

2:30-4:30 p.m.

COOKING

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Holiday Treats – Parent & Child

Spend a Sunday afternoon with your child or a special friend! Prepare then take home: Chocolate-Dipped Candied Orange • Caramel Corn • Cream Cheese Peppermints • Pralines • White Chocolate and Raspberry Bark. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $110/$90 MCC district residents. Class fee includes payment for one child and one adult. $45 each additional child. ACtivity No.

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1252.215

Su, 12/13

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Classes for Adults Turkey Dinner

Take the stress out of hosting a Thanksgiving celebration with plenty of do-ahead tips. Prepare: Herb-rubbed Roast Turkey Breast with Classic Gravy • Cornbread, Sausage and Herb Stuffing • Heavenly Mashed Potatoes • Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans • Green Beans with Mushroom Veloute and Caramelized Onions • Cranberries with Port and Orange • Cream Biscuits • Cranberry Apple Tart with Cinnamon Crème Chantilly. Instructor: Chef Joel olson.

Holiday Gifts

There is plenty of time to make meaningful, heartfelt holiday gifts from the kitchen. Learn about and make a huge variety of gifts. Will include recipes for: Infused oils and Vinegars • Flavored Sugars, Fruit Butters, Jams, Jellies and Marmalades • Pickled Peppers • Quick Breads • Yeast Breads • Spice Rubs and Blends • Homemade Marinades • Soup and Chili Kits • Liqueurs • Bath Salts and Soaks. A light meal will be served. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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M, 10/19

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1258.215

M, 10/19

6:45-9:45 p.m.

Knife Skills Workshop

Take this very popular and informative class to learn and practice the techniques that help take the chore out of cooking. Techniques include: boning a chicken • dicing onions, carrots and other vegetables and fruits • pasting garlic. Knife selection, sharpening and care will also be covered. Bring your own knives or use ours. A light meal will be served. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents.

1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents.

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Tu, 10/20

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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Th, 10/15

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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Tu, 10/20

6:45-9:45 p.m.

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Th, 10/15

6:45-9:45 p.m.

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COOKING

Quick and Easy Fall Suppers

Crispy Fried Fish Filets with Calypso Sauce • Butternut Squash with Brown Butter • Port-Braised Pork Tenderloin with Fall Vegetables • Turkey Marsala with Mushroom Ragout and Noodles • Mini Beef Sandwiches with Creamy Garlic Cheese Sauce and roasted Potatoes • Caramelized Apple Mousse with Cranberry Crisps and Apple Brandy Sauce. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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W, 10/21

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1262.215

W, 10/21

6:45-9:45 p.m.

Thailand Cuisine

enjoy the flavors of Asia at home. Prepare and dine on: Spicy Eggplant • Chicken with Ginger-Garlic Oil • ChiliLime Fish • Stir-Fried Asparagus with Mushrooms • Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Jasmine Rice. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs. 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1333.215

Tu, 11/17

7-10 p.m.

Holiday French Cooking

Create and taste these classic and delicious French favorites. Prepare and dine on: Tapenade of olives on Toast • Mesclun Salad with Dijon-Shallot Vinaigrette • French Green Beans • Potato Gratin • Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce • Chocolate Truffles. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs. 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1334.215

W, 11/18

7-10 p.m.

Cooking Italian

Italy in December is a delicious month to behold. Prepare and dine on: Bruschetta with Tomatoes • Roasted Red Bell Peppers • Classic Parmesan Risotto • Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken • Lemon Torte with Orange Zest. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs. 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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M, 12/7

7-10 p.m.

Let’s Cook Mexican Tonight

Learn to prepare and dine on dishes from the south of border: Chicken Enchiladas • Fish Tacos • Mexican Rice • Zucchini with Cheese • Best Black Beans • Molten Chocolate Cakes. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs. 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Tu, 12/8

7-10 p.m.

Comfort Food

Learn to create these basic comfort foods. Prepare and dine on: Oven-Baked Macaroni and Cheese • Tuna Noodle Stroganoff • Chicken with Rice Soup • Apple Crisp • Sour Cream Potato Salad • Old-Fashioned Meatloaf with Catsup Glaze • Chocolate Chip Cookies. Instructor: Chef John Bauhs. 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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W, 12/9

7-10 p.m.

The Candy Workshop

Make and take (home, that is) a variety of easy-to-make candies and treats, all designed to be made over and over again in your home kitchen (because you are going to want more). Viennese Coffee Balls • Maple Fudge • Chocolate-Covered Mint Patties • Peanut Butter Cups • Pralines • Chocolate-Dipped Candied Oranges. Instructor: Chef Joel olson. 1 lesson @ 3 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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M, 12/14

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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M, 12/14

6:45-9:45 p.m.

CREATIVE PLAY / DANCE

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S DANCE

CREATIVE PLAY

Classes for Children

Little Stars!

Adult participation required; one adult must attend with each child. Introduce your little ones to the magical world of dramatic arts and imagination. Come explore stories using all facets of arts enrichment. Instructor: C.A.r.e. Actor Staff. 2-3 years with parent/guardian 8 lessons @ 45 mins, $104/$88 MCC district residents. Class fee includes payment for one child and one adult. Materials fee: $20, make check payable to C.A.r.e. Actor, LLC. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtivity No.

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1051.215

Tu, 9/29-11/17

10:15-11 a.m.

Act it Out!

Take an adventure every week through storybooks in this acting class that uses theater arts to teach kids character education topics such as respect, truth, peace, etc. each week, these young actors will learn various improvisational theater games as well as act out a story that draws out these positive values using costumes and props. The class members will present their favorite story on the last day of class. Instructor: C.A.r.e. Actor Staff. 4-6 years 8 lessons @ 45 mins, $104/$88 MCC district residents.

Joy of Dance

Joy of Dance staff members hold university degrees, are internationally accredited and/or are performing professionals. our hip-hop classes are taught by Washington’s leading hip-hop dance instructors who have performed nationally and internationally. Please pick up a dance attire catalog or contact Joy of Dance at info@joyofdance.org. optional Performances. To view all optional events, performance, instructor qualifications and other information, click on to MCC‘s website at www.mcleancenter.org. Students who perform in optional events will incur a costume/performance fee (approximately $70 per session for Frosty Follies, and Spring Performances).

Tutus for 2s™

Tiny ballerinas will be introduced to French ballet vocabulary, ballet warm-ups, creative movement, games and large motor skill development through our fun Tutus for 2s ballet syllabus. Your baby ballerina will explore the excitement of ballet using costume accessories, props, ballet stories and puppets. The session will conclude with a Parent Watch Day. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 2 years 12 lessons @ 30 mins, $176/$144 MCC district residents.

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Th, 10/1-11/19

4:15-5 p.m.

1571.215

W, 9/16-12/16

noon-12:30 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

Dramatic Kids

This theater arts class for elementary school age students is bound to keep you up on your feet and down on the ground with fun and laughter as we learn improvisational theater techniques. Throughout the class, these fine actors will combine their theatrical know-how and expertise on a subject into artistic expressions employing the dramatic techniques they have learned. There will be a final presentation on the last day of class.

Fairytale Ballet™

Young dancers will enjoy dancing to their favorite cherished tunes from fairytales such as “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Beauty and The Beast,” to name a few. They will learn ballet dances to popular classical ballets and perform in costumes. All Fairytale Ballet™ classes conclude with a Parent Watch Day every four

Instructor: C.A.r.e. Actor Staff.

weeks. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

7-11 years 8 lessons @ 1 hr, $112/$96 MCC district residents.

2.5-3.5 years 12 lessons @ 45 mins, $264/$216 MCC district residents.

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Th, 10/1-11/19

5:15-6:15 p.m.

1572.215

W, 9/16-12/16

1:30-2:15 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

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FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S At Joy of Dance, a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey through classical ballet begins with an introduction to the Pre-Primary Grade of the royal Academy of Dance curriculum. This ballet class with introduce traditional ballet warm-ups, across the floor progressions and dances designed especially for young children. At the end of the year, students are assessed and are awarded a performance certificate that provides proof that the candidates have attained an international standard of classical ballet appropriate to their ages. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 4.5-6 years 10 lessons @ 45 mins, $220/$180 MCC district residents.

Grade I/II/III/IV Ballet Performance Exam Classes

The royal Academy of Dance Grade I, II and III classes are a graded ballet syllabus for ages 8 through15. At the end of the year, students are assessed and are awarded a performance certificate that provides proof that the candidates have attained an international standard of classical ballet appropriate to their ages. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

Grade I Ballet Performance Exam Class 8+ years, by placement 10 lessons @ 1 hr, $293/$240 MCC district residents.

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F, 9/25-12/18

3:30-4:15 p.m.

1575.215

F, 9/25-12/18

4:15-5:15 p.m.

No lesson on 11/13, 11/27 and 12/4.

Primary Ballet Performance Exam Class

The royal Academy of Dance primary ballet graded syllabus is for ages 7+. This class will produce quality techniques, strength and flexibility. At the end of the year, students are assessed and are awarded a performance certificate that provides proof that the candidates have attained an international standard of classical ballet appropriate to their ages. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 7+ years 12 lessons @ 1 hr, $351/$288 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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M, 9/21-12/14

4:15-5:15 .p.m.

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DANCE

Pre-Primary Ballet Performance Exam Class

Grade II Ballet Performance Exam Class 9-12 years, by placement 10 lessons @ 1 hr. 30 mins, $366/$300 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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F, 9/25-12/18

5:15-6:45 p.m.

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Grade III Ballet Performance Exam Class 9-12 years, by placement 12 lessons @ 1 hr. 30 mins, $439/$360 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Th, 9/24-12/17

7-8:30 p.m.

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Grade IV Ballet Performance Exam Class 11-15 years, by placement 10 lessons @ 1 hr. 45 mins, $403/$330 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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F, 9/25-12/18

6:45-8:30 p.m.

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DANCE

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S New! Pre-Pointe Training Class

To prepare a dancer for pointe work, there is a special class called Pre-Pointe. Although it might seem that pointe work is mostly about the feet, it actually involves the dancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire body. A beautiful pointe takes great practice and great strength. Students in this class will advance to Pointe I in the Fall 2016 session. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

Ballet & Tap (Pre-Primary II)

Young dancers are introduced to a beautiful pre-primary classical ballet syllabus which incorporates magical variations and dance class etiquette. Cognitive skills of counting, sequencing, spatial awareness and immersion in a second language (French), are introduced in this class. Dancers learn tap technique and delightful song and tap routines that develop coordination, rhythm, timing and stage presence. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

11-15 years (must be at least grade 4 level) 10 lessons @ 30 mins, $146 /$120 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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F, 9/25-12/18

8:30-9 p.m.

No lesson on 11/13, 11/27 and 12/4.

4 years 12 lessons @ 45 mins, $264/$216 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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W, 9/16-12/16

3:30-4:15 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

Ballet & Tap (Pre-Primary I)

Little dancers love this enchanting adventure in dance exploration. Children develop rhythm, grace, poise, coordination and musicality through pre-primary classical ballet, beginning tap skills, tap routines and improvisations with magical props and adorable costumes. our dance class enriches your child in five areas of development: physical, creative, social, cognitive and emotional. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 3.5-4 years 12 lessons @ 45 mins, $264/$216 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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W, 9/16-12/16

2:30-3:15 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

Ballet & Tap (Combination I)

our classical ballet syllabus incorporates the methodology of the royal Academy of Dance and trains children in execution of ballet skills. Children develop lovely technical ballet skills while learning French vocabulary; this enhances their artistic growth, as well as cultivates poise, grace, and musicality. Young dancers learn basic tap footwork and vocabulary using fun Broadway-style song and tap routines showcasing their fantastic stage presence. Children must be in kindergarten or first grade to attend this class. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 5-6 years 12 lessons @ 45 mins, $264/$216 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Th, 9/24-12/17

4:15-5 p.m.

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4:30-5:15 p.m.

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FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Students in this program must have previous dance training in the Combination I level or equivalent experience. Students are trained in the Joy of Dance classical ballet syllabus and gain knowledge of tap technique through tap, barre, progressions, combinations and stylized Broadway tap routines. Students love learning our contemporary and jazz routines. These dancers are members of Joy of Dance’s “Show Biz Kidz” performance troupe. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 7-8 years 12 lessons @ 1 hr, $351/$288 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Ballet, Tap & Jazz (Combination V)

Students in this program must have previous dance training in the Combination IV level or equivalent experience. Students further develop training in four dance forms: classical ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary. Classical ballet training in this class emphasizes epaulement, fluidity and strength in adagio and precision in allegro steps. These students are members of Joy of Dance’s “Show Biz Kidz” performance troupe. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 9-11 years 12 lessons @ 1 hr. 30 mins, $439/$360 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Ballet, Tap & Jazz (Combination III)

Students in this program must have previous dance training in the Combination II level or equivalent experience. Students are introduced to the royal Academy of Dance syllabus through center work, adagio and allegro variations. Students learn the fundamentals of tap to Broadway style songs and study fun jazz/ contemporary routines set to the music of Carly rae Jepsen, etc. These dancers are members of Joy of Dance’s “Show Biz Kidz” performance troupe. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 7-9 years 12 lessons @ 1 hr, 15 mins, $395/$324 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Tu, 9/22-12/8

4:15-5:30 p.m.

Ballet, Tap & Jazz (Combination IV)

Students in this program must have previous dance training in the Combination III level or equivalent experience. Students develop further in the Joy of Dance syllabus by training in the three dance forms: classical ballet, tap and jazz/contemporary. Classical ballet training includes ballet barre, stretching/strengthening exercises and adagio and allegro combinations. These students are members of Joy of Dance’s “Show Biz Kidz” performance troupe. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 8-10 years 12 lessons @ 1 hr. 30 mins, $439/$360 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Tu, 9/22-12/8

5:30-7 p.m.

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M, 9/21-12/14

5:15-6:45 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12.

5:15-6:15 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

DANCE

Ballet, Tap & Jazz (Combination II)

Junior Company Class (Ballet, Tap & Jazz)

Students in this program must have previous dance training in the Combination VI + level or equivalent experience. New students may have to audition for this class. Students further develop training in four dance forms: classical ballet (focusing on coordination, musicality and performance quality) intermediate tap, jazz and contemporary. These students are members of Joy of Dance’s “Show Biz Kidz” performance troupe. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 11-15 years 12 lessons @ 2 hrs, $571/$468 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Th, 9/24-12/17

5-7 p.m.

No lesson on 11/26.

New! Teen Lyrical/Contemporary

Do you love the contemporary routines on “So You Think You Can Dance?” Here is your chance to interpret movement with feelings, emotions and style. You will learn lyrical, contemporary dance technique using popular ballads and contemporary music. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 12+ years 12 lessons @ 1hr. 30 mins, $439/$360 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Tu, 9/22-12/8

7-8:30 p.m.

DANCE

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Classes for Children & Teens (oFtC) Joy of Dance classes listed below are held at the old Firehouse Teen Center located at 1440 Chain Bridge road (next to the Giant Shopping Center).

Hip-Hop Kids (OFTC)

Young hip-hop artists will begin with the building blocks of jazz technique. Students will learn hip, funky moves to the latest kids’ rock and hip-hop tunes. The focus will be on hip-hop choreography utilizing the latest hit music from hip-hop stars and pop stars such as Carly rae Jepsen, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato and Selina Gomez! Instructor: Allie o’Hare. 6-7 years 12 lessons @ 45 mins, $264/$216 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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W, 9/16-12/16

6:30-7:15 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

Pre-Teen Hip-Hop I (OFTC)

This fun, fast-paced, lively class will combine fundamentals of jazz technique, hip-hop and urban style moves as seen in your favorite music videos and movies. Don’t miss being a part of this dynamic dance craze! Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

Teen Hip-Hop (OFTC)

Classes are athletic and suitable for teens. Learn the latest street dancing moves. These classes teach a fast-paced, high-energy “music-video-style” dance. Hip-Hop dance is very dynamic and improvisational in nature, with jumps, breakages, and rotations in the movements. Hip hop dancers frequently engage in formal or informal freestyle dance competitions. Wear sneakers and be prepared to sweat! Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 12+ years 12 lessons @ 1 hr, $351/$288 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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M, 9/14-12/7

7:45-8:45 p.m.

8-11 years 12 lessons @ 45 mins, $264/$216 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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M, 9/14-12/7

6-6:45 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12.

Pre-Teen Hip-Hop Intermediate (OFTC)

Intermediate hip-hop is designed for students with previous training. Dancers learn aspects of locking, popping and breaking and incorporate them into exciting combinations. It is a fun and highly energetic dance form! You will learn the most current and up-to-date styles of this ever-changing dance form from one the Washington’s hottest choreographers. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 10-13 years 12 lessons @ 1 hr, $351/$288 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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M, 9/14-12/7

6:45-7:45 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12.

New! Musical Theatre Jazz (OFTC)

Musical theatre dance class combines jazz technique and introduces students to a Broadway style of dance. This class focuses on beginner jazz warm-up, center floor work, progressions, kicks, leaps, turns, splits and isolations. Your child will be a dancing Broadway star on parent watch day! Jazz sneakers required. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 10-13 years 12 lessons @ 1 hr, $351/$288 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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W, 9/16-12/16

7:15-8:15 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25. The Joy of Dance Hip-Hop Director is Ms. Tiffany Patterson. Tiffany has toured nationally and internationally with MC Hammer as the lead dancer/choreographer for 15 years. She has performed on television at the AMAs, the BET Awards, and in 2012, in Times Square on Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Psy and MC Hammer.

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FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Classes for Children FUNFIT® Tots

Classes for Adults Adult Jazz (MCC)

For advanced beginner-intermediate level dancers. Jazz dance is a fun way to get into shape. Warm-up, stretch across the floor and jazz choreography are some of the topics covered in this class. Instructor: Marilyn York of Dancin’ Unlimited. 12 lessons @ 90 mins, $264/$204 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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M, 9/21-12/14

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12.

Parent/Guardian participation required with child(ren). Join us for this fun-filled, full-of-energy, active games class emphasizing songs, creative movement, parachute, balls and loads of active fun! Develops self-confidence, motor skills, coordination, socialization and cooperation and reinforces cognitive learning. Boys, girls, special needs welcome! Participating adult burns approx. 500 calories. Instructor: Funfit® Staff 10 lessons @ 45 mins, $160 per child/$120 MCC district residents. Class fee includes payment for one child and one adult. Materials fee: $5, make check payable to Funfit®. Fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 1-2 years ACtivity No.

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W, 9/23-12/9

9:30-10:15 a.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

FENCING

Classes for Children & Adults Fencing: Intro to Olympic Sport Foil, Sabre and Epee

No previous training needed. Known as the “physical game of chess,” olympic sport fencing provides a tremendous physical and mental workout for students of all ages and athletic abilities. As one of the safest sports, fencing makes fitness fun! It builds muscle strength, provides greater cardiovascular workouts, endurance, coordination and speed. The instructor teaches the fundamentals: footwork, handwork and strategy using safety-tipped swords, protective jackets, masks and gloves. A registration form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian. Instructor: Virginia Academy of Fencing.

1132.215

Th, 9/24-12/3

9:30-10:15 a.m.

No lesson on 11/26. 2-3 years ACtivity No.

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W, 9/23-12/9

10:15-11 a.m.

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Th, 9/24-12/3

10:15-11 a.m.

No lesson on 11/26. 1-4 years ACtivity No.

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W, 9/23-12/9

11-11:45 a.m.

DANCE / FENCING / FITNESS

FITNESS

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25. 1136.215

6 lessons @ 1 hr, $78/$66 MCC district residents. equipment rental fee: $29, make check payable to VAF. The fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Th, 9/24-12/3

11-11:45a.m.

No lesson on 11/26.

9-13 years ACtivity No.

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M, 10/19-11/23

7-8 p.m.

14+ years ACtivity No.

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M, 10/19-11/23

8-9 p.m.

FITNESS

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Total Fit For all fitness levels. This moderate intensity, low-impact aerobics program incorporates weight training, core strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness techniques to provide a comprehensive fitness workout. Please bring aerobic shoes, hand weights and a mat. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness, LLC. 13 lessons @ 55 mins, $182/$156 MCC district residents.

Classes for Adults Aerobic Dance Workout

Choreographed routines provide heart-healthy benefits, while sculpting and mat work offer strengthening and stretching. Please bring aerobic shoes, light weights, tubing and a mat. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness, LLC.

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Tu, 9/22-12/15

9:15-10:10 a.m.

12 lessons @ 55 mins, $168/$144 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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Th, 9/24-12/17

9:15-10:10 a.m.

No lesson on 11/26.

12 lessons @ 55 mins, $168/$144 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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M, 9/21-12/14

9:15-10:10 a.m.

No lesson on 10/12. 11 lessons @ 55 mins, $154/$132 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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W, 9/23-12/16

9:15-10:10 a.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25

Body Sculpt

For all fitness levels. Shape and tone upper, middle and lower body, building and maintaining muscle strength, bone density, endurance and ease of movement, working all major and minor muscle groups. Please bring aerobic shoes, hand weights and a mat. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness LLC. 13 lessons @ 55 mins, $182/$156 MCC district residents.

10 lessons @ 55 mins, $140/$120 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1503.215

F, 9/25-12/18

9:15-10:10 a.m.

No lesson on 11/13, 11/27 and 12/4.

Tone and Stretch

This mat-based class fuses elements from yoga, Pilates and dance training to restore/maintain/improve flexibility, strength, balance and range-of-motion in a gentle, accessible format. Please bring a mat. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness, LLC. 12 lessons @ 55 mins, $168/$144 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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1504.215

M, 9/21-12/14

7-7:55 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12. 10 lessons @ 55 mins, $140/$120 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1505.215

F, 9/25-12/18

10:15-11:10 a.m.

ACtivity No.

DAte

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1508.215

Tu, 9/22-12/15

10:15-11:10 a.m.

12 lessons @ 55 mins, $168/$144 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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1509.215

Th, 9/24-12/17

10:15-11:10 a.m.

No lesson on 11/26.

Zumba速 (MCC)

No experience required! easy-to-follow routines, based on a combination of fast and slow Latin movements and rhythms, provide a fun and effective toning and cardio workout. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness, LLC. 11 lessons @ 55 mins, $154/$132 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1510.215

W, 9/23-12/16

7:30-8:25 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

No lesson on 11/13, 11/27 and 12/4.

McLeAN CoMMuNity CeNter FALL 2015 ProGrAM GUIDe

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S This gentle meditation in motion brings stillness to the mind, while improving muscle strength, joint health and balance. Tai Chi improves energy flow through the body, encouraging circulation of blood, lymph and synovial fluid and enhancing wellness in many aspects. Chair-based students are also welcome.

Yoga Sculpt & Strength

Integrate the advantages of muscle conditioning with the alignment benefits of yoga practice. Bring mind and body into harmony, using breath and focus to work fully with decreased stress and injury. Please bring a yoga mat and block. Instructor: Kerri White, e-rYT, BodyMoves Fitness, LLC.

Instructor: Kerri White, e-rYT, BodyMoves Fitness, LLC. 13 lessons @ 55 mins, $182/$156 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1511.215

Tu, 9/22-12/15

11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

Tai Chi, Level 2

As a prerequisite, please first enroll in at least one session of Tai Chi Level 1. This class allows familiarized students to further develop Tai Chi principles. Instructor: Kerri White, erYT, BodyMoves Fitness LLC. 13 lessons @ 55 mins, $182/$156 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1512.215

Tu, 9/22-12/15

12:30-1:25 p.m.

11 lessons @ 55 mins, $154/$132 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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1515.215

W, 9/23-12/16

11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

FITNESS

Tai Chi, Level 1

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

Yoga + Pilates

This holistic integration of two disciplines can energize, relax and rejuvenate you. Pilates exercises develop movement from a strong core, protecting the spine, and lengthening the musculature. Yoga poses promote improvement in balance, strength, flexibility, health of internal organs and stress relief. Please bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Kerri White, e-rYT, BodyMoves Fitness, LLC. 11 lessons @ 55 mins, $154/$132 MCC district residents.

New! Restorative Yoga

A nurturing practice to provide relief from chronic stress, illness or injury, restorative yoga helps to repair and heal the body by enhancing immune, hormonal, blood pressure and blood sugar functions. Supportive props allow your body to release more fully for therapeutic physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat and two yoga blocks. Instructors: Monday - BodyMoves Fitness LLC staff. Thursday - Kerri White, erYT, BodyMoves Fitness LLC. 12 lessons @ 55 mins, $168/$144 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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1513.215

M, 9/21-12/14

8-8:55 p.m.

1514.215

Th, 9/24-12/17

12:30-1:25 p.m.

No lesson on 10/12 and 11/26.

ACtivity No.

DAte

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1516.215

W, 9/23-12/16

12:30-1:25 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25.

New! Tot Yoga with a Parent or Guardian

This supportive, fun-loving class for crawlers up to two year olds, accompanied by an adult, explores child-friendly yoga postures and movements, incorporating related story time and manipulative props to build focus, patience and self-awareness in a playful environment. Please bring a yoga mat. Instructor: BodyMoves Fitness, LLC. 10 lessons @ 55 mins, $140/$120 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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1517.215

F, 9/25-12/18

11:15 a.m.-noon

No lesson on 11/13, 11/27 and 12/4.

FITNESS / 50+ FITNESS

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Kundalini Yoga

For all levels. This style of yoga uses exercises, breathwork, mantra and meditation to help create vitality in the body, balance in the mind and openness in the spirit. Join us for an active practice that can put stress to rest, tame the emotions and bring enlightened courage. Bring a thick yoga mat and a pillow if sitting on the floor is uncomfortable. Instructor: Darshan Kaur Khalsa.

PILOXING® (OFTC)

PILoXING® is quickly becoming a global fitness phenomenon because it is the first program that blends the muscle sculpting of Pilates, the strengthening and cardio of boxing and the fun and sensuality of dance into a high-energy interval workout. At the core of PILoXING® is the principle that femininity is powerful and it aims for women to attain a sleek, sexy and powerful self-image. Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff.

Kundalini Yoga: Vitality & Stress Reduction

12 lessons @ 1 hr, $176/$144 MCC district residents.

Adults-Seniors 12 lessons @ 1 hr. 20 mins, $216/$192 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1451.215

Tu, 9/22-12/8

5:20-6:40 p.m.

ACtivity No.

DAte

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1609.215

Tu, 9/22-12/8

10-11 a.m.

50+ FITNESS

Kundalini Yoga: Taming the Stress Response, Emotional Healing & Enlightened Courage Adults-Seniors 11 lessons @ 1 hr. 20 mins, $196/$176 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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1452.215

W, 9/23-12/16

9:45-11:05 a.m.

No lesson on 11/11 and 11/25. (oFtC) Fitness Classes listed below are held at the old Firehouse Teen Center (oFTC), located at 1440 Chain Bridge road (next to the Giant Shopping Center).

Zumba (OFTC)

If you love the fun of dancing in a high-energy, exciting dance party atmosphere, then our Zumba class is for you! our class is a great cardio workout set to Latin music and targets the whole body—especially the glutes, abs, arms and legs! Zumba dance combines both fast and slow rhythms and unique choreography. Most importantly this class is filled with infectious fun! Instructor: Joy of Dance Staff. 12 lessons @ 1 hr, $176/$144 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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1606.215

M, 9/21-12/14

10-11 a.m.

1608.315

Th, 9/24-12/17

10-11 a.m.

No lesson on 10/12 and 11/26.

Healthy Steps: Walk & Talk Fall Foliage

Walking is one of the simplest healthful steps to add to your week. Join our walking club! We depart on foot at 11:30 a.m. sharp from the community center lobby to explore nearby paths in the park. Wear weatherappropriate clothing and footwear and bring water. Guide: Linda Bernstein. 10 walks @ 45 mins, $5 per walk. ACtivity No.

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9001.215

Tu, 9/29-12/1

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Fit for Life

Combines low-impact aerobics and stretches to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve balance and endurance. Wear aerobic shoes and bring water, hand weights, resistance “stretchy” bands and a 6- to 8-inch diameter ball. Bring mat for floor exercises. Instructor: Linda Bernstein. 10 lessons @ 55 mins, $140/$120 MCC district residents.

ACtivity No.

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9002.215

Tu, 9/29-12/1

1-1:55 p.m.

McLeAN CoMMuNity CeNter FALL 2015 ProGrAM GUIDe

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Includes warm-up, strength-building, balance exercises, gentle stretches and chair-based options. Bring water, dumbbells, resistance “stretchy” bands, and a 6- to 8-inch diameter ball. Instructor: Linda Bernstein.

AArP * MCC LiFetiMe LeArNiNg ProgrAM * A viLLAge For ALL AgeS (MCvA) * FAirFAX CouNty BuiLDiNg For ALL AgeS (BFAC) presents this Free community workshop:

10 lessons @ 45 mins, $140/$120 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9003.215

Tu 9/29-12/1

2-2:45 p.m.

Gentle Yoga Fitness

Using yoga therapy- and physical therapy-based exercises, you can enjoy increased flexibility, strength, balance and energy, while respecting and accommodating your body’s needs. equipment needed: yoga mat, strap and block; resistance band; a set of 1- to 2-pound hand weights. Instructor: Kerri White, e-rYT, BodyMoves Fitness, LLC. 12 lessons @ 55 mins, $168/$144 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9004.215

Th, 9/24-12/17

11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

No lesson on 11/26.

LIFETIME LEARNING 50+ PROGRAM Classes for 50+ & All Adults

The Lifetime Learning Program has been geared towards the 50+ community, but, most of the subjects are of interest to all adults, and all adults are welcome. In order to serve you better, we ask that you register in advance for the classes you would like to attend. This helps the instructor plan for the class, assures us that there is enough interest to hold the class (and possibly offer it again) and allows us to provide an appropriate room. Most Lifetime Learning Programs are already discounted. The 10% senior discount applies, for those aged 60+, and, for programs with fees of $50 or more. The Lifetime Learning Program is always pursuing instructors and new areas of interest. If you are interested in being an instructor, please send your resume, course details and/or suggested areas of interest to instructor@ mcleancenter.org.

Aging in Place: Modifying Your Home to Fit Your Changing Lifestyle

Small changes in your home can make a big difference. They can enable you to thrive as your living situation and needs change, and make life easier for visitors to your home—from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Attend this free workshop to find out how simple changes to your home can create an environment where everyone is welcome, and everyone can flourish. Get comprehensive advice, tips and checklists for modifying your home for comfort, safety and long-term livability, and hear from experts how to fund modifications and avoid frauds and scams. Light refreshments will be served. 1 workshop @ 3.5 hrs, Free; Advance registration is required. register online with AArP at www.states.aarp. org/novaevents or call 1-877-926-8300. DAte

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Sa, 10/17

9:30-12:30 p.m.

A Roadmap for the Rest of Your Life

Two local, best-selling authors will share key thoughts on how to prepare for and move through life after 50. • Bart Astor, author of “The Roadmap for the Rest of Your Life” will walk you through how to make lifestyle decisions, grow your nest egg and realize your goals. • Kay Bransford, author of “MemoryBanc: Your Workbook for organizing Life,” will walk you through the key documents, accounts and assets you should have organized. Books will be available for sale, and both authors will be on hand to sign copies and answer questions.

50+ FITNESS / LIFETIME LEARNING

Strength and Balance

1 talk @ 2hrs, Free (Advance registration is required). ACtivity No.

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9100.215

Th, 9/24

7-9 p.m.

LIFETIME LEARNING

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Medicare and Medigap

Lunch & Learn

Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy it while listening to a panel of experts offer important information, applicable for today and the future, on a topic facing McLean residents. The experts will then open the floor for general discussion and Q&A.

Life Size to Right Size

Many of us would like to stay in McLean, but aren’t sure about the options or costs. You love your home, but would like to be able to move to a smaller, more manageable or affordable place. The presentation will offer information on:

Many people underestimate their health care costs when planning for retirement, and facing Medicare Parts A, B, C and D can feel overwhelming. Attendees will learn about Medicare and Medigap, how to navigate the options, understand the costs and better manage these factors when planning for, or enjoying retirement. Presented by Mari De Leon, Fairfax County Medicare/ Medigap Counselor. 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, Free; Advance registration is required. Bring a brown bag lunch and drink. ACtivity No.

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9102.215

W, 11/18

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• Options for aging in place. • Types of housing and care available should you decide to move.

Estate Planning Plus

• How to analyze, value and dispose of items and how to ensure you don’t give away something of value.

10 Things Every Executor Should Know

• How to plan for and organize, using this informa tion in order to stay in your home, or to make your next move a success. The speakers will provide you with information that will help you make the right choices for your needs, understand the costs associated with the choices and help you develop a short and long term plan to meet your needs, interests and budget.

Presented by David Hoffman, of Hoffman & Mathey, P.C.

So you have finally selected your executor. Now, the question is, will he or she know how to be a good one. The law holds executors and trustees to a very high standard and carelessness can result in lawsuits, removal and even criminal prosecution. Presented for executors, trustees and the people who select them, “10 Things every executor Should Know” is a 90-minute guide on how to do the job right. Topics include preparing probate papers; filing tax returns; prudent investing; taking a commission; basic fiduciary accounting and more. 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents.

Presenting Panel • Heidi L. garvis, CSA® Certified Senior Advisor and Senior Housing and Care Consultant and CoFounder of Caring Considerations. • Joyce Perl, Associate Broker, Long and Foster. • venessa Seifert, Squared Away Living. • Jamie grasso, JG Jewelry and estates.

1 lesson @ 2 hrs, Free; Advance registration is required. Bring a brown bag lunch and drink.

ACtivity No.

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9101.215

W, 9/30

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

ACtivity No.

DAte

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9061.215

M, 9/28

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The 5-Step Estate Plan

It’s a fact; estate Planning can make you ill. There is too much to understand and so many decisions to make. Sometimes, just knowing where to begin is painful. This class is formulated to bring relief. This 90-minute presentation administers estate planning in small bites that are easy to swallow. It’s jargon-free, non-drowsy formula will help you overcome your fear of wills, trusts, taxes and probate, and cure your chronic indecision. No prescription required. Just bring yourself, your spouse, your friends and your family, and leave the aspirin at home. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9063.215

M, 10/19

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

McLeAN CoMMuNity CeNter FALL 2015 ProGrAM GUIDe

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S What? You say you don’t own a palace, yacht or even a private jet? You say you’re not worth tens of millions of dollars? You’re not fabulously wealthy? Well, then why learn estate planning as if you were? Come down to earth with the rest of us and learn the laws and tactics that apply to the not-so rich and famous. This 90-minute presentation includes such topics as: probate for the poor, simple trusts, property rights of husbands and wives, dealing with bratty kids and more. 1 lesson @ 2 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9064.215

M, 11/23

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Why Good Wills Go Bad

Some wills just won’t do their jobs. And is it any wonder? Shoved into drawers and locked up in banks, the pitiful will is all but forgotten, and yet, it is somehow expected to deal with nonexistent financial records, uninformed children, out-of-state property and ever-changing tax laws. Presented for the benefit of people with wills and people without them, “Why Good Wills Go Bad” is an eyeopening, 90 minutes of common sense, common errors and a common need to follow through. Topics include: a review of Virginia Will Law; organizing you assets; when to change your will; talking to you executor; reducing probate; do-it-yourself plans; and much, much, more. 1 lesson, @ 2 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9065.215

M, 12/7

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Investing 101

Do you know the difference between stocks, bonds and mutual funds? Do you understand the trade-offs that are involved in constructing an investment portfolio that matches your individual circumstances? Are you a bit intimidated by all the technical financial jargon when talking with an investment professional? If so, come to this class to learn the basics of investing. Presented by Chip Hollands.

Strategies for Maximizing Your Social Security Income

If you are concerned about the prospects for Social Security, you are not alone. But, even as politicians throw around dramatic words like “crisis” and “bankruptcy” you have a more pressing concern: how to ensure you get maximum benefit during retirement. We will look at how Social Security works, including how benefits are calculated, the future of the Social Security system and helpful tips to maximize your benefit and use it to generate optimal retirement income. Please join us for a closer look at this important issue. Presented by Jim Talley, Financial representative. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9067.215

W, 12/2

10:30 a.m.-noon

Are You Ready for the Rest of Your Life? These five presentations cover key topics for planning the rest of your life that are valuable to anyone looking toward or enjoying retirement.

Are You Ready for the Rest of Your Life?

As we begin to plan for or move into retirement, what information is important to share with our loved ones and how do we start the conversation? How do you make sure your loved ones know your wishes? Which papers should you keep and which can you toss, and how should you toss them? Presented by Kay Bransford, Best-selling author of

LIFETIME LEARNING

Estate Planning for Normal People

MemoryBanc: Your Workbook for organizing Life. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $15, make checks payable to Kay Bransford. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. ACtivity No.

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9105.215

W, 10/7

10:30 a.m.-noon

1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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9066.215

Th, 10/15

1-2:30 p.m.

LIFETIME LEARNING

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S Practically Speaking: A Real-World Approach to Estate Planning

Learn the basics of estate planning and the documents that everyone should have as part of their overall plan. This session will also cover key questions to ask yourself before planning your estate and introduce the people you need to name in your estate plan (trustee, agent, executor), their importance and key functions of their role. The session will cover practical approaches to planning and understanding what you should discuss with these individuals, and what could happen if you fail to. Presented by Lauren Keenan rote, estate Planning Attorney. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9106.215

W, 10/14

10:30 a.m.-noon

Addressing Your Biggest Worry: Will My Money Last?

This course will focus on the leading worry of most adults and offer some strategies on how to prepare for unforeseen events that can impact your retirement plans. How does a family prepare for and manage the decline in physical and executive functioning? How does one plan for a tax efficient and streamlined transfer of an estate? other topics to be addressed include managing rising medical expenses and the planning considerations for long-term care insurance. Presented by Mark Friese & Chase Phillips, Senior Financial Advisors. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9107.215

W, 10/21

10:30 a.m.-noon

Options for Living Out Your Senior Years

Learn the options from right-sizing and aging-in-place to other types of communities available for consideration. How will you remain independent in your later years? In this session you will learn: • Senior housing types and how they differ. • Home care types and what you need to know. • General costs and considerations for each option.

Presented by Heidi Garvis, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA®), Senior Housing and Care Consultant. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents.

ACtivity No.

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9108.215

W, 10/28

10:30 a.m.-noon

When the Time Comes, Will Your Family Be Prepared?

Will your family know what to do and what you want when you die? Learn how you can get the funeral/burial that you want, what you can do in advance to ease the burden on others, and how to plan for the costs. You will leave this session comfortable with your choices, give you the opportunity to make them known to your family and avoid any guilt or guessing. Presented by Jim Zalewski, Funeral Planning Professional. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9109.215

W, 11/4

10:30 a.m.-noon

Gifting to Children and Grandchildren

Parents and grandparents enjoy helping family in many ways, including gifting. However, it is important to consider the best methods to maximize your giving potential. Careful planning can provide an opportunity to improve your family’s long-term financial well-being and invest in your child’s or grandchild’s future. You will learn the dos and don’ts of family gifting, techniques for college funding and other specific objectives and how to determine and discuss appropriate gifting levels. Presenting panel: • Jennifer e. Myers, President, SageVest Wealth Management. • Lewis J. Saret, Attorney, Law Office of Lewis J. Saret. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9112.215

Th, 11/19

10:30 a.m.-noon

Is This Worth Something?

We have those personal treasures we’ve wondered about in our homes. In this session, you can have an expert’s help to determine if it’s trash or treasure. Attend this interactive presentation on valuing jewelry, silver and coins. Find out the difference between an appraisal and an evaluation, the secondary market for jewelry, silver and coins. You are welcome to bring one item with you. Presented by Jamie Grasso, Gemological Institute of America, Accredited Jewelry Professional and Co-Founder of NovaGold. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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9046.215

Th, 11/5

10:30 a.m.-noon

McLeAN CoMMuNity CeNter FALL 2015 ProGrAM GUIDe

Fa l l 2 01 5 C l a S S E S Learn how to find and access electronic and audio books, what you need to have in order to download electronic books, including the types of devices available, and learn about resources available for assisting in using electronic and audio books. Presented by Chris LaMarca, Branch Manager, Dolley Madison Library. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/&5 MCC district residents. Activity No.

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9115.215

Th, 10/8

10:30 a.m.-noon

Share of McLean

Do you know the good Share does in our community? Do you want to have a food drive for the less fortunate? Or, do you have food, used clothing, furniture and/or other items that you are not using, that would mean so much to someone who needs them? Learn from the expert all that Share does, how we can help and what and how to donate. Remember, as we downsize, let’s learn what we can do with our “things.” Presented by Vic Kimm, President, Share of McLean. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. Activity No.

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9048.215

Th, 10/22

10:30 a.m.-noon

Crochet

If you have ever wanted to learn to crochet and/or meet and be with other people while doing crochet, this is the class for you. This class will cover the very basics of crochet including: hook and yarn discussion and the elementary stitches. You will also learn how to read a written crochet pattern and will work on several exciting projects. Presented by Susan Jaska. 10 lessons @ 1.5 hrs, $30/$20 MCC district residents Activity No.

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9047.215

Tu, 9/22-11/24

10:30 a.m.-noon

History presentations by the McLean Historical Society

The Lifetime Learning Program is pleased to offer the following classes in partnership with the McLean Historical Society. Lectures will be presented by historian and author, Carole Herrick. There will be time for Q&A, and books for sale following each program. carole Herrick has written numerous books on local and regional history including: “August 24, 1814: Washington in Flames;” “Ambitious Failure: Chain Bridge the First Bridge across the Potomac River;” and “McLean” for the Images of America Series. She currently serves on the Fairfax County History Commission, is a board member of the Friends of McLean Community Center and is the VicePresident of the McLean Historical Society. In addition, Herrick chairs McLean & Great Falls Celebrate Virginia, an organization that is helping to sponsor educational programs related to McLean’s role in the War of 1812. In order to serve you better, we ask that you register in advance for the classes you would like to attend. This helps the instructor plan for the class, assures us that there is enough interest to hold the class (and possibly offer it again) and allows us to assign an appropriate room.

The Life of Dolley Madison

Did you know that James Madison was Dolley’s second husband, that she was raised a Quaker, or that she laid the cornerstone for the Washington Monument? She was so much more than just an historic personality remembered for fashioning feathered turbans and saving the full-length portrait of George Washington. Learn about the life of Dolley Madison beginning with her birth in North Carolina in 1768 through her death in Washington City in 1849.

LiFETiME LEaRninG

Going Digital: eBooks and Other Free Electronic Resources

1 lesson @ 1 hr, $7/$5 MCC district residents. Activity No.

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9202.215

M, 10/5

1-2 p.m.

Legendary Personalities of McLean

From its inception, the unique character of McLean has attracted personalities from all walks of life. The impact these individuals had on the community as it developed over the years is impressive. Learn about the history of the area through the stories of many who contributed in giving McLean a sense of place. 1 lesson @ 1.5 hrs, $7/$5 MCC district residents. Activity No.

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9203.215

M, 11/2

1-2 p.m.

MUSIC

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S MUSIC

Classes for Children Music Together®

Music Together®, an internationally-recognized music and movement program, engages early childhood music development for infant, toddler and pre-school children and their parents and other primary caregivers through mixed-aged classes. It pioneered the concept of a research based, developmentally-appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement and, it’s fun! The Music Together approach develops every child’s birthright of basic music competence by encouraging the actual experiencing of music through playful activities rather than the learning of concepts or information about music. Instructor: Music Together® Staff. Please Note: Instructors may be subject to change without notification. It is not the responsibility of McLean Community Center and its instructors to make up, prorate or reimburse any missed classes due to personal absences and/or schedule conflicts.

Instructor Schedule:

Tuesdays ACtivity No.

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1204.215

Tu, 9/22-12/8

9:15-10 a.m.

1205.215

Tu, 9/22-12/8

10:15-11 a.m.

1206.215

Tu, 9/22-12/8

11:15 a.m.-noon

1207.215

Tu, 9/22-12/8

4:30-5:15 p.m.

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Wednesdays ACtivity No.

1208.215 1209.215

W, 9/23-12/16 W, 9/23-12/16

9:15-10 a.m. 10:15-11 a.m.

No lesson on 11/11. Thursdays ACtivity No.

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9:15-10 a.m.

1210.215

Th, 9/24-12/17

Day

1211.215

Th, 9/24-12/17

10:15-11 a.m.

Ms. Patti

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

1212.215

Th, 9/24-12/17

11:15 a.m.-noon

Ms. Ashley

Wednesday & Friday

Ms. Breianne

Saturday

instructor

No lesson on 11/26.

12 lessons @ 45 mins, $288/$222 MCC district residents. Class fee includes payment for one child and one adult. Supplemental Fee: $40, make check payable to Little Steps Music, LLC. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. one supplemental fee per family. one Infant nine months and younger can attend Free with a registered sibling. Birth-5 years with parent/guardian Mondays ACtivity No.

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10 lessons @ 45 mins, $240/$185 MCC district residents. Class fee includes payment for one child and one adult. Supplemental Fee: $40, make payable to Little Steps Music, LLC. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. one supplemental fee per family. one Infant nine months and younger can attend Free with a registered sibling. Birth-5 years with parent/guardian Fridays ACtivity No.

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1213.215

F, 9/25-12/18

9:15-10 a.m.

1214.215

F, 9/25-12/18

10:15-11 a.m.

No lesson on 11/13, 11/27 and 12/4.

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1201.215

M, 9/21-12/14

9:15-10 a.m.

1202.215

M, 9/21-12/14

10:15-11 a.m.

1203.215

M, 9/21-12/14

11:15 a.m.-noon

No lesson on 10/12.

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Saturdays ACtivity No.

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1215.215

Sa, 9/26-12/19

9:15-10 a.m.

1216.215

Sa, 9/26-12/19

10:15-11 a.m.

1217.215

Sa, 9/26-12/19

11:15-noon

No lesson on 11/14, 11/28 and 12/5.

McLeAN CoMMuNity CeNter FALL 2015 ProGrAM GUIDe

Fa l l 2 01 5 C l a S S E S Classes for Teens & Adults

Classes for Children (OFTC) classes are held at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road (next to the Giant Shopping Center).

Babysitting Lessons & Safety Training (OFTC)

This American Academy of Pediatrics course provides current practices for safety and injury prevention while babysitting. The BLAST! Program offers exciting and interactive instruction, providing extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety and the fundamentals of childcare. Students must attend the entire session to receive their certificates. Please bring a doll and a bag lunch. Instructor: Linda Lowry. 6-9 Graders 1 lesson @ 5.5 hrs, $60/$50 MCC district residents. ACTiviTy NO.

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1421.215

Sa, 9/19

9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Babysitting + American Heart Association CPR for Family & Friends (OFTC) This class combines babysitting lessons (description listed above) plus the American Heart Association’s “CPR for Family and Friends.” Students must attend the entire session to receive their certificates. Please bring a doll and a bag lunch to class. Instructor: Linda Lowry. 6-9 Graders 1 lesson @ 6 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACTiviTy NO.

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1422.215

Sa, 11/21

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

(MCC) Classes are held at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue. (OFTC) classes are held at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road (next to the Giant Shopping Center).

C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) Program (OFTC) C.E.R.T. is about readiness, people helping people and rescuer safety. The CERT mantra is “Do the greatest good for the greatest number.” C.E.R.T. is a positive and realistic approach to emergency situations where citizens will initially be on their own and their actions can make a difference. Citizens can be trained to manage utilities and put out small fires; treat three killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective. Instructor: Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Instructors.

SAFETY

Training session will address: Personal and Family Preparedness; Disaster Preparedness; CERT; Fire Suppression; Medical Aid and Operations; Light Search and Rescue; Disaster Psychology and Team Organization; Disaster Simulation; Terrorism Response; Hazardous Material and CERT Summary Skill Review. 16 years-Adult 7 lessons @ 3.5 hrs, Free. ACTiviTy NO.

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9700.214

Tu, 9/22-11/3

7-10:30 p.m.

First Aid with CPR (MCC) This American College of Emergency Physicians course covers breathing emergencies, identifying and caring for bleeding, sudden illnesses, injuries and preventing childhood injury. This class also includes CPR and the Heimlich maneuver as well as First Aid. A certification card will be issued. Instructor: Linda Lowry. 15 years-Adult 1 lesson @ 3.5 hrs, $75/$65 MCC district residents. ACTiviTy NO.

DATe

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1423. 215

W, 9/23

6-9:30 p.m.

SAFETY / SCIENCE

FA l l 2 01 5 C l A S S E S SCIENCE

Classes for Children

American Heart Association CPR for Family & Friends (MCC) This course teaches CPr and foreign body airway obstruction relief for adults, children and infants. Instructor: Linda Lowry.

Mad Science

Mad Science of Washington has been sparking imaginative learning in preschool and elementary aged children since 1995. We make science fun using chemicals, hands-on experiments, and cool equipment, including Van De Graaf generators, cotton candy machines, lasers and more!

15 years-Adult 1 lesson @ 2.5 hrs, $50/$45 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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1424.215

W, 10/14

7-9:30 p.m.

Sensational Science

AARP速 Smart Driver Class (MCC) Advanced registration required. The e AArP速 SMArT DrIVer class is open to all drivers; those who are 50+ may be eligible for an automobile insurance discount. This classroom course will help you refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive-driving techniques. You will determine ways to handle adverse driving conditions and hazards, as well as learn the effects of aging and medications on driving skills. Schedule includes an hour lunch break (bring a bag lunch and beverage each day). Open to all drivers 2 lessons @ 5 hrs, $15 AArP Members/$20 Nonmembers, make check payable to AArP. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Children will harness heat energy, learn the science behind cotton candy and explore the properties of both light and color. Your Mad Scientist will experiment with magnets and examine curious optical illusions. each child will mix chemicals and analyze their properties. Children will get to know their taste buds better and witness a hair-raising demonstration of static electricity! each hands-on class includes an awesome take-home project and home lab with fun facts and exciting experiments to do with Mom and Dad. 3-5 years 8 lessons @ 45 mins, $200/$168 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

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1025.215

Th, 9/24-11/12

4:15-5 p.m.

6-11 years 8 lessons @ 1 hr, $200/$168 MCC district residents.

ACtivity No.

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ACtivity No.

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9100.215

Sa, 10/10-10/17

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

1026.215

Th., 9/24-11/12

5:15-6:15 p.m.

McLeAN CoMMuNity CeNter FALL 2015 ProGrAM GUIDe

Fa l l 2 01 5 C l a S S E S Note for participants 16 years of age or younger: • You must have a parent or guardian present at first session to sign a waiver before participating. • A parent must be present during the Shop II session.

Classes for Children MiniKickers by Challenger Sports

Sign up for weekly professional coaching with Challenger Sports’ professional British trainers. This Lil’ Cub and Lil’ Lion indoor soccer curriculum is professionally designed to develop simple motor skills and promote physical fitness, team play and, above all, fun. Questions? Contact: sdatson@challengersports.com. Instructor: Challenger Sports British Coaches.

14 years-adult 1 lesson @ 4 hrs, Free ACtivity No.

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3201.215

Introduction

Th, 9/10

7-11 p.m.

3202.215

Lighting I

3203.215

Audio

F, 9/11 Sa, 9/12

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

7-11 p.m.

3204.215

Lighting II

Sa, 9/12

2-6 p.m.

WRITING

Classes for Adults New Instructor! Writing Your Life History I: A Journey of Self-Discovery MiniKickers: Lil’ Cub Soccer 2-3 years 8 lessons @ 45 mins, $140/$124 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

DAte

tiMe

1061.215

Th, 9/24-11/12

9:15-10 a.m.

1062.215

Th, 9/24-11/12

11:15 a.m.-noon

MiniKickers: Lil’ Lion Soccer 4-5 years 8 lessons @ 45 mins, $140/$124 MCC district residents. ACtivity No.

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tiMe

1063.215

Th, 9/24-11/12

10:15-11 a.m.

THEATER

Classes for Teens & Adults Volunteer Certification Program For ages 14 and older. Volunteers who work in the Alden Theatre in a technical capacity are required to complete this training course. Technical Certification introduces students to all aspects of technical production, including safety issues, and is designed to assist local arts organizations with their productions. Volunteers may sign up for one or all of the sessions. Please wear comfortable clothes that do not restrict movement and closed-toe shoes with laces (or Velcro) or loafers. Instructor: Alden Theatre Staff.

You will learn how to recall past experiences and how to research the context of your past using suggested topics to assist you over the hurdles. We will discuss what to keep and what to let go, and how to best record and structure your stories so as to leave a lasting legacy to family and friends. Instructor: Dorothy A. Spruzen. Adults-Seniors 8 lesson @ 2 hrs, $146/$120 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $5, for example handouts, make check payable to Dorothy A Spruzen. Fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class ACtivity No.

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1933.215

Tu, 10/27-12/15

10 a.m.-noon

Writing: Getting Started

Students will learn some of the major building blocks necessary to write creative fiction and nonfiction: clarity, organization (or structure), character development, point of view, voice, sensory detail, research, imagery and setting. There will be in-class exercises, example handouts and short homework assignments with review from both the instructor and class members.

SOCCER / THEATER / WRITING

SOCCER

Instructor: Dorothy A. Spruzen. 7 lessons @ 2 hrs, $128/$105 MCC district residents. Materials fee: $5 for example handouts, make check payable to Dorothy A. Spruzen on the first day of class. ACtivity No.

1934.215

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W, 10/28-12/16

7-9 p.m.

No lesson on 11/11.

RegistRation infoRmation

impoRtant RegistRation infoRmation RegistRation pRocessing Easy Ways to Register • Online Just click on the green “Register” button in the upper right corner of any page of our website, or on a seven-digit activity number, which will link you to our online registration system. Online registration begins at midnight on the registration start date.

• Patrons who submit refund requests 14 days or more before the start date of a class or activity, will be granted a refund, minus a $25 processing fee. Refunds requested less than 14 days before the start date of the class or activity will not be granted.

• Mail/Fax Mail a completed registration form with payment in the form of a check, money order or credit card to: McLean Community Center, Attn: Registrar, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean VA 22101. Completed forms may be faxed to 703-556-0547.

Summer Camp Refund Policy • The Center will issue a full refund when a camp program is canceled by the Center.

• In Person/Drop Off You may register in person at the Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. At other times, drop a completed registration form and payment (in the form of a check or money order, or by completing the credit card information on the form) into the registration box located in the lobby adjacent to the reception desk.

• Request for withdrawals/cancellations before 4/1/2016 – Patrons will receive a full refund.

Registration Begins: • Registration begins on Monday, 8/17, 2015, for MCC tax district residents • Registration begins on Monday, 8/24, 2015, for all others. • All mail-in and drop-off registration forms received before the designated registration date will be processed on the designated date. • Instructors may not accept registrations or extend verbal commitments. Payment • Payment is due at the time of registration in the form of a check, money order or credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) number with expiration date. If paying by check, please make payable to Mclean Community Center, unless otherwise noted. • Receipt confirmations will be emailed. If no email address is provided, receipt confirmations will be mailed. Senior Discounts • Senior citizens (age 60 and older) are eligible to receive a ten (10) percent discount on classes except where noted. • No senior discounts are available for tours and other activities. Materials Fee •All materials fees are due to the instructor on the first day of class, unless otherwise noted.

Class and Activity Refund Policy • All withdrawals, refund and cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to registrar@mcleancenter.org.

• All withdrawals, refund and cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to registrar@mcleancenter.org.

• Request for withdrawals/cancellations after 4/1/2016 – Patrons will be charge a $100 processing fee which will be deducted from the total amount paid. They will receive a refund for the remaining amount. • If a replacement can be found to fill the space vacated by the cancellation/ withdrawal, the $100 processing fee will be refunded to the patron. • If a replacement cannot be found, a refund will not be issued. Restrictions • Once a class, camp or activity is in session, refunds may be granted only for medical reasons or for extenuating circumstances as determined by the General Programs Director and the Registrar. Medical requests must be accompanied by a doctor’s note (verification). Absences from Class • Absences and personal scheduling conflicts are not reimbursable. • The Center is not obligated to make up classes due to absences and personal scheduling conflicts. However, each instructor has her/his own make-up policy; arrangements for make-up classes are scheduled through individual instructors. Please do not contact the Center.

geneRal infoRmation Holiday and Inclement Weather • See MCC’s holiday schedule on the contents page (p. 1). • The class program follows Fairfax County Public Schools’ inclement weather policy. In case of inclement

weather, check our website (www.mcleancenter.org), call 703-7900123, TTY: 711 (hearing impaired), or listen for cancellation information on local radio stations. • Classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be rescheduled, if possible. If not, a prorated refund will be issued. ADA Accommodations • To make arrangements for accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please mark the appropriate box on the registration form so the Center may contact you to ascertain your needs. • Accommodation request should be made no fewer than 14 working days prior to the start of the activity by calling the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711 (hearing impaired) to make arrangements. For more information, contact the Registrar at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711.

Celebrating 50 Years of Service: Join friends of the mcc today! The Friends of the McLean Community Center founded and helped support development of the Center. Today, they remain committed to helping support its many programs and activities. If you enjoy the MCC and want to amp up your appreciation and involvement in Center endeavors, then join Friends today. Become a part of this legacy of achievement and support Friends with your $25 tax-deductible membership. In appreciation, Friends members receive special benefits as pre-sales and registrations allow. Join & Learn More at: www.FriendsMCC.com If you have questions about Friends or would be interested in making a donation, please email Friends at info@friendsmcc.com. You may also reach a member of the Friends Board by calling 703-790-0123, TTY: 711.

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33rd Annual McLean Holiday Crafts Show More than 70 fine artisans from across the country convene for this highly regarded and much-anticipated juried show. See page 6.

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