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FEATURE STORY RETIRED, NOT EXPIRED: THE NEW RETIREE

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DEPARTMENTS FROM THE PUBLISHER

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ON A HIGH NOTE A Scrappy Take on Furniture Restoration

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DESTINATIONS Haymarket: Where Heritage Meets Progress

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GIVING BACK Westminster Ingleside Foundation: Ensuring the Senior Years Remain Golden

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LIFELONG LEARNING PWCS Aquatics Center Offers Year-Round Swimming to All Ages

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Patriot Scuba: More than Just a Scuba Shop

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FAMILY FUN Popping Up February Favorite Recipes

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ebruary is such an exciting month. There is a buzz in the air, an excitement that can only be seniors in their prime! Our feature this month is “Retired, Not Expired,” by Emma Young where we learn life only begins at retirement. (page 4) If you are concerned about your retirement or that of a loved one being interrupted by financial issues, you will be interested in “Westminster Ingleside Foundation,” our “Giving Back,” also

by Emma Young. Learn about this foundation; it’s Gala and how it assists residents of Westminster who may have outlived their income but also how the program enriches the lives of children, and even employees of Westminster. (page 16) “Family Fun” (page 18) is popping with fresh ideas for Valentine’s day snacks. Make some yummies for your family, neighbors and friends, maybe even your local fire and rescue department. (Hint hint.) Take pictures of your creations and tag them with #ShareTheLovePWL. We’ll post your handiwork on our social media pages, and you’ll be eligible for a prize package.

Check out our print calendar of events (page 32) and online as well, at princewilliamliving.com/events for ways to come out of hibernation this month. And if you can’t quite make it off the

couch? Then get out into the community virtually, with our 2017 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide at princewilliamliving.com/ pwlgiftguide, supporting local business in the process. #buylocal We are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2017 Influential Women Award. We were thrilled to have so many qualified, service-oriented women nominated. A full list of nominees can be found at princewilliamliving. com/2017/01/2017-influential-womens-award-nomineesannounced. The winners will be announced in the feature of our March 2017 issue. We are privileged to have so many visionary women in our local community.

And in the spirit of celebrating excellence, once again, Prince William Living is excited to open nominations for our second annual “Extraordinary Teens” Award. Please visit princewilliamliving.com/extraordinaryteens for full criteria and submit by March 10th.

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The New Retiree

By Emma Young

“You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream.”

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Welcome to the new retirement! It no longer means “not working.” Retirees in Prince William County are active, engaged community members, who are living healthy lives, serving humanity, and getting to do the things they’ve always dreamed about but never had the time for.

Too Busy To Be Bored “In 40 years or more of working, we [retirees] have learned a few things, and it would be a shame if we couldn’t apply those skills to helping people,” said Nelson Pacheco, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and Montclair resident. That certainly applies in the Rollins’ case. Jay Rollins worked decades for the U.S. Agency for International Development and retired after working for Save the Children. The couple spent years living overseas, including eight years in Egypt. Jay Rollins’ extensive experience in “program auditing” taught him how to “get the best results while operating in underdeveloped and insecure environments. I hope to apply this knowledge to our work with LDS Charities in Jordan,” he said. Because they have lived in the region, Nancy Rollins already has a great love for the people she will be serving. “We have been especially saddened to see the

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e’ll take the senior discounts, but put the rocking chairs on hold until our 90s,” said Nancy Rollins, who until very recently was a Prince William County resident. In January, she and her husband Jay, who retired in 2016, began an 18-month voluntary humanitarian mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Charities working in Amman, Jordan to “initiate projects designed to help improve the lives of Jordanians and refugees from neighboring countries,” Jay Rollins said. The mission’s end goal, according to the organization’s purpose, is to “relieve suffering, foster self-reliance, and provide opportunities for service for people of all nationalities and religions.”

Frank E. Lasch Sr. (center), chairman and founder of Azalea Charities, has helped his nonprofit raise over $4.5 million.

plight of the people there. We are grateful that we can go…and do what we can to help,” she said.

For Pacheco, volunteering at the Prince William Area Free Clinic “was the single most rewarding thing I have ever done, and I‘m including all my work years in that assessment,” he said. “It gave me a purpose. I would say volunteering is extremely important as a way to still feel you are contributing to society and getting some emotional reward.”

Frank E. Lasch Sr., chairman and founder of Azalea Charities, knows the rewards of volunteering. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization has raised over $4.5 million since its founding “to support five area Special Olympics, five Boys & Girls Clubs, three homeless shelters, two food pantries, leukemia/ lymphoma, juvenile diabetes, and education,” Lasch said. In addition, in 2004 the group began Aid for Wounded Warriors and their families. “If you care about others, you’ll want to get involved with a local church or charitable organization to make a difference,” Lasch said. How has his volunteer work in retirement impacted him? “For me, personally, [it is] knowing that I have made a difference in thousands of lives.

We have paid funeral costs and mortgage payments to prevent eviction or foreclosures, funded service dogs for veterans and family members…purchased wheelchairs, done outreach to organizations working with caregivers, built a home for a local veteran, and reached out to homeless shelters, food pantries, and many more. How does that all impact me? There is still so much to do and no time for vacation,” he said.

“There is a big need for help in this county,” said Pat Hall, a county resident known for volunteering with several organizations, including the Citizens FBI Academy, CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) for abused and neglected children, the Prince William County Citizens Police Academy (and its alumni association), and in multiple positions with her (continues on page 6) prince william living February 2017

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(continued from page 5) homeowner’s association, to name a few. “It makes you feel good that you could help,” the “too busy to be bored” retiree said. “I’ve learned so much from all the activities where I have volunteered.

I like doing new things, meeting new people, and trying new activities I would never have tried,” she said.

Retiree Bill Gooding recommends “taking some time to do something for the community.” For him “that was to join the Woodbridge Rotary Club, where we actively support several local organizations, such as Action in Community Through Service (ACTS), the Salvation Army of Prince William County, the ARC of Greater Prince William, and a scholarship program,” he noted in an e-mail interview. Marianna Gooding, his wife, recommends volunteering “to do for others in some way.” For her, getting “involved with my church [was] a chance to give back to others,” she wrote.

Pursuing Passions and Hobbies Retirement is also about self-care. “Another aspect is having enough interests,” Pacheco said. “I don’t think you can work 40 years, something you’ve done most of your life, [and then do nothing]. There’s going to be a hole there. Have the hole prefilled with passions, not just activities, but things you’ve really wanted to do and not had enough time for,” he encouraged. For Pacheco, those passions include “a serious photography hobby,” golfing, and boating.

For Bill and Marianna Gooding, this included learning to play an instrument. “I always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument, and the banjo sounded like fun,” said Bill Gooding, who practices daily and takes a weekly lesson. His wife is learning to play the guitar. “Find things that you either have always wanted to do or now have time to do and get busy,” she wrote.

“It’s important for us to keep our brains engaged,” Hall said.

“I’ve seen many people choose to do nothing, and they aged way too fast. Engage other people, get together and play games, join clubs and just have fun.” Marianna Gooding wrote that she “joined the Montclair Garden Club because I love working with flowers and digging in the dirt!”

Get Your Workout In Hall recommends staying physically fit as well. “If you can muster the strength, join the gym and try to go three to four times a week. It keeps the joints moving, and you thank yourself later,” she said. The Goodings are also physically active. “I joined the [Sharron Baucom] Dale City Recreation Center, so I could swim and spin. I also still run three days a week and ride my bike if it is warm enough,” Marianna Gooding noted. “We try as much as possible to maintain lots of physical activity,” Bill Gooding added. He also has a membership to the recreation center and uses it for swimming, the fitness gym, and spinning.

In addition to running and walking, Pacheco enjoys “golf a couple times a week,” he said.

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One way to enjoy physical activity is through travel. The Goodings “take a ski trip to Colorado for about 10 days each year,” Bill Gooding wrote. They also joined SMART (Special Military Active Recreational Travel Club) and have traveled in an RV to various destinations with a group of military veterans. The group “most recently traveled from northern Minnesota to the headwaters of the Mississippi River and hopscotched down the Mississippi to St. Louis,” he noted. “We travel in our RV or go on cruises,” Marianna Gooding wrote.

Emma Young (eyoung@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer living in Montclair.

Travel for Hall means family. “One of the nice things [about retirement] was that my husband and I could finally travel and enjoy ourselves. We have 14 grandchildren all over the country, so in between my volunteering, I try to visit them,” she said.

Pacheco spent about half of last year traveling. “We visited friends in Canada and Vermont, my son in New York, my daughter in Oregon, and another son in Los Angeles, and we spent three to four months in a condo in Puerto Rico. I have family down there, and it gave me more time to be with them,” he said.

Pacheco encourages travel away from cold weather. “Winters are harder the older you get. Get a condo somewhere just to be able to escape the winter,” he said. With an eye toward their retirement, he and his wife purchased the condo while still working. “Travel is not the end-all itself. It is something to do to see family and escape the winter,” Pacheco said.

“We all can’t do all the things we want to do, but surely do the things you can and enjoy each day,” Lasch stated. “The long and short [of it] is staying active. You are sure to live longer, and one day sit down and say, ‘I did enjoy my retirement, and I’m glad I was able to make a difference in people’s lives.’” prince william living February 2017

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hat does a retired US Airways/American Airlines flight attendant have in common with a crafter and furniture restorer? If you are Amy Raftery, you are one and the same. After retiring from her flight attendant job in 2014, Raftery was looking for something to fill up her day while decorating her home without breaking the bank. She launched Craftery Girl after a friend told her that she was crafty and eventually started calling her “Amy CRaftery.”

A scrapbooking teacher who took her love for creating and turned it into indoor decoration and furniture restoration, Raftery is a self-proclaimed “lover of many crafts.” She said that her loving and patient husband fully supports her new business, which has now expanded into furniture restoration and repurposing.

“I have large totes full of ribbon, fabric and enough scrapbooking supplies to open a small store. My current obsession, I mean favorite creation, is anything to do with rescuing and repurposing furniture and other objects to decorate our new home in Manassas,” Raftery said.

“It probably sounds crazy to the average person, but I usually have three to four completely different projects going at the same time,” she continued. “I have discovered that as a creative person, I sometimes need to let a project sit for a couple of days until I find just the right way to complete it. Sometimes this inspiration hits me at 10 p.m.”

Raftery, her 19-year-old son, and husband, a U.S. Marine, moved to Manassas in August 2016 when he was transferred to the Pentagon.

Stop the Car! Raftery fell into furniture restoration by accident, which also turned into a necessity after several military moves when their belongings sometimes got dinged up.

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Amy Raftery

“As a military family, we move…a lot. Occasionally, things get damaged or broken in our moves. When we were living in Twentynine Palms, California, I would go to Palm Springs to do all my major shopping. One Saturday we were driving down a major road in Palm Springs, and I spotted a beautiful white wicker desk in front of the local Salvation Army. I immediately told my husband to stop the car!” she recalled. “After he had recovered from the mild heart attack I gave him—he thought

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created a place for the cable box, gaming box and Blu-ray player where the top three drawers once were. I sanded down the top of the dresser, re-stained it a beautiful dark walnut color, and then painted the rest of the dresser with Amy Howard One Step Paint in linen. It looked completely different when I was finished,” Raftery said.

Despite her success, Raftery does have challenges in recreating her masterpieces: “It feels like there are challenges with almost every piece. Some pieces have odor issues that must be taken care of before anything can be done to them. Others are broken and need repair, and there is always cleaning to rid the pieces of spider webs, old gum, dirt, etc. I can almost always figure out a way to finish a project. Sometimes I must completely repaint it in a different color or strip the wax off and use a different sort of finishing product. My most challenging project so far is the chess/checker board table I created out of an old restaurant/pub table I found at a garage sale. Painting the chess and checker board and making sure it had sharp lines that were perfectly straight in the proper size was the biggest challenge.”

Don’t Be Afraid to Try

Raftery’s most challenging furniture restoration project so far: a chess/checker board table created from an old restaurant/pub table found at a garage sale.

we were about to be involved in an accident—he obliged me by going to the store. We ended up taking the beautiful white wicker desk home with us. That was the beginning of what evolved into my love of rescuing and repurposing furniture.”

Raftery’s inspiration comes from everything she sees. “We previously lived in Kansas City, and I had the honor of being a vendor at an amazing store in the West Bottoms called Restoration Emporium,” she said. “It was a 100-year-old fivestory building that used to be a tractor factory. There were 40-plus vendors at Restoration Emporium and just walking through that store would give me so many ideas!”

“I also follow other amazingly creative people’s blogs. Amy Howard at Home, Jennifer Allwood with The Magic Brush, Allison@refunkmyjunk.com and Re Nue Home Studio are a few of my favorites,” she continued. “And I am ‘old school’ and enjoy reading many different print magazines like Flea Market Style, HGTV Magazine, Country Living, etc. I also have created several boards on Pinterest.”

Despite the challenges, she encourages the novice crafter or furniture restorer to start by taking a class. “If you are a beginner and want to tackle a project that you have never attempted, I suggest a class at a local store,” Raftery said. “Simply Beautiful Spaces in Stafford offers several classes each month, as does Love, Charley in Historic Manassas.”

“YouTube also is a great source of information,” she continued.

“For example, Amy Howard at Home has several videos that show how to use her amazing products. I would tell a beginner to go for it! Don’t be afraid to try! Find a small, inexpensive item that has simple lines—an end table is a great beginner piece.

Lastly, I would remind readers not to judge themselves harshly when creating. Some of my favorite memories are from teaching scrapbooking classes a few years ago and seeing how each person put their spin on the same item that I taught. For me, it is as much about the joy of creating and the fellowship of getting a group of friends together for a night of crafting as much as it is the finished product.”

Because Raftery is new to Virginia, she is still searching for a space in a store to sell her creations and is currently looking for a local vintage market where she can rent a booth. She is currently booking custom finishing of furniture or painting kitchen cabinets. To view Raftery’s creations or contact her, visit fb.com/ CrafteryGirl.

Despite all the crafts and furniture restoration she completes, one project remains her favorite.

“My favorite project so far would probably be the very ugly 70’s style nine-drawer dresser I rescued and repurposed into a TV media center. It was in bad shape with cigarette burns on the top, and two of the drawers were broken. It had big hardware and was very dark in color. I had three pieces of wood cut and

Kim Howard, CAE (khoward@princewilliamliving.com) is the editor in chief of Prince William Living and often jokes that anything remotely crafty in her home has been created by sa family member or purchased from someone like Amy. prince william living February 2017

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the fashion folder What’s in Your Closet?

By Roxy Rowton

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ithin the home, there is a space that gets allocated for the keeping and storing of the wardrobe. For many, the closet is simply the space allocated for the personal storage of an individual’s wardrobe. Strangely, we are often unaware that hanging amongst the wardrobe is a treasure trove of data that can help answer the question of what’s in your closet. n n n n n n n n n n n n

What do you like to wear?

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What fits you?

What is your style?

How do you live?

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Peering inside the closet can be similar to looking at a reflection in the mirror; it mirrors a visible likeness of a particular individual— you. The closet houses the secrets to your wardrobe mix and whether you like the wardrobe mix in the closet may depend in part on the culling process. Culling the wardrobe is a necessary process for separating out the wrong items (mistakes in selection, ill-fitting items, worn-out garments, etc.) and bringing in the right (hero, investment, classic) pieces that satisfy your dressing needs and style requisites.

Culling can instruct us on how to shop for our wardrobes or how to pull together the varied items from our wardrobe. Culling can show us how to get dressed with comfort and ease, whether it is for work, play, or party. It can teach us how to interpret the actual cost of a garment and how to select which clothes are worth the investment and can enlighten us on how to create personal color combinations or how to layer textures. Culling can reveal whether wardrobe items require high or low maintenance and how much of the budget and time are spent on doing it. It can explain how to identify signature looks from wardrobe key pieces or how to develop a personal style concept. Best of all, it can tell us how to design a wardrobe that will function and last for seasons to come.

The next time you open the door to the closet, let yourself discover what’s inside. The more you know about what’s in your closet, the less you’ll have nothing to wear.

Wardrobe and style consultant, Roxy L. Rowton (rlrowton@ everydayrefinement.com), spends much of her workweek in the closet or the fitting room helping women look and feel their very best. She has two plus decades in the fashion, apparel, and beauty industries, and is a member of the Association of Image Consultants International.

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Dr. Ziayee lives in our area with his family and enjoys spending time with them and traveling.

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destinations

HAYMARKET

Where Heritage Meets Progress Story and Photos By Amy Falkofske

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ue to its growth over the past decade, you might think of the small town of Haymarket as an up-and-coming place.

But this quaint little town has a colorful history dating as far back as the pre- Civil War era.

Founded in 1799 by William Skinker, who owned the land, Haymarket was almost Skinkerville, according to the town’s interim clerk and director of community and business relations, Denise Andrews.

Skinker wanted the town named after him, but that didn’t happen, and it’s not clear exactly how the town got its name.

There are two possibilities according to Andrews. One is that the town used to sell hay. The other is that it was named after a city in England called Haymarket.

In November 1862 during the Civil War, federal troops marched in and burned nearly the entire town according to townofhaymarket.org. Only four buildings remained. One was the town’s courthouse, which is now St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. According to Andrews, the town’s oldest remaining building is McCormick House on Fayette Street.

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Haymarket Museum Hosts Numerous Exhibits & Local Clubs Another historical building is the Haymarket Museum. Built in 1883, it started out as a two-room school house for grades one through 12. It later became a small lending library and meeting facility according to Andrews. The building didn’t become the museum until the early 2000s. In 2002, it suffered an electrical fire. The town historian at the time, Sarah Turner, campaigned to have the building turned into a museum after it was reopened two years later.

The museum features rotating exhibits from May through December focusing on Haymarket’s past, present and future.

The list of 2016 exhibits included Salute to Law Enforcement, Salute to the Railroad, History of Haymarket, Haymarket Quilters and Christmas in Haymarket 1943.

The train exhibit is a yearly one that involves the Regency Railroad Club, a group of retired train enthusiasts and railroad workers. “The children love it. They come out, and they learn more about the rail system, how the trains work and their importance,” Andrews said.

the kids learn about how to take care of the environment. The town holds a large shredding event as well.

Next up is Health and Fitness Day. Haymarket prides itself on being a walkable town with many historic buildings, boutique shops and restaurants off the town’s main thoroughfare, Washington Street. Each year the town brings in groups from the health and fitness industry, such as doctors, dentists, chiropractors and representatives from fitness gyms. The motto for the day is HEAL (Healthy Eating, Active Living).

The Haymarket Museum was built in 1883 and is still in use today hosting rotating exhibits.

The museum also hosts the Haymarket Quilters Unlimited every year. Quilters Unlimited is a quilters’ guild with branches all over the country.

The Christmas exhibit also happens annually. This past Christmas, one of the museum’s volunteers, who was four years old at the time, provided the museum with artifacts and pictures from the year 1943.

Four years ago, the museum received a grant to complete the addition of a new deck. With this addition, the town hopes to start having outdoor exhibits and become a destination for school field trips for students learning about Virginia’s history.

“It’s nice to have a little town history where the kids can actually come here and learn about the town and the surrounding area,” Andrews said.

The museum is also looking to use its iconic red caboose donated

by Norfolk Southern as a birthday party venue.

Haymarket Hosts Four Annual Events for All Ages In addition to what’s going on at the museum, the town holds four major events every year that bring in people from all over the county and the surrounding areas.

The events start in April with Earth Day. This event aptly focuses on town cleanup and involves local Boy and Girl Scouts. There are also learning centers and stations for children. Sponsored by local businesses like Dominion Virginia Power, the centers help

Haymarket Day happens every September and is the largest and longest running event that the town holds. With over 25,000 attendees and over 200 vendors participating, 2016, the 28th anniversary of the event, was a banner year. Andrews pointed out that Haymarket Day is the largest street festival in the region.

The annual holiday celebration is not to be missed either. Along with the museum’s Christmas exhibit, Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in on a fire truck, and kids and their families can get free pictures with Santa. Local schools perform Christmas carols and holiday music. The town relies upon local Boy Scouts to gather donations for the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run. The holiday celebration also includes Taste of Haymarket where attendees can sample food from the menus of local restaurants.

Asked how many people live in Haymarket, Andrews said, “We have approximately 1,800 residents, and about half of those are children. This is a very family-oriented town.”

Haymarket may be a small town, but it is able to support surrounding areas in addition to its residents, and you might say it’s got the best of both worlds.

“We are a small town of 1,800, but you will get the same amenities and accommodations that you would in larger jurisdictions like Vienna, Falls Church or Fairfax. Yet, we’re still that small little quaint town. We have all those things that you will find in the city, but we still have that small hometown feel,” Andrews said.

But even if you don’t live in Haymarket, you’ll still be welcomed just the same. “Haymarket is everybody’s hometown. We love and embrace everybody,” Andrews said.

Amy Falkofske (afalkofske@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer and the owner/photographer of Beautiful Moments by Amy Photography. She is working on an MA in film-television with a concentration in script writing from Regent University. She lives in Bristow with her husband and two sons. prince william living February 2017

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giving back

WESTMINSTER INGLESIDE FOUNDATION Ensuring the Senior Years Remain Golden

By Emma Young

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estminster Ingleside Foundation Executive Director Robert Lancelotta has seen the personal difference the organization makes. It provides financial assistance for residents of Westminster senior living communities, who have outlived their own income and assets at any Westminster site: Lake Ridge, Virginia; King Farm, Maryland; or Rock Creek, Washington, DC. At one site, a resident told Lancelotta she hadn’t been to the dentist in years, fearing she wouldn’t have enough money to pay for ongoing care. “‘Make an appointment right away and go,’” Lancelotta recalled telling her. “‘I don’t want you to worry anymore. This fund is here for you. We’ll figure it out, and you’ll be fine,’” he reassured her.

“People work their whole lives and thought they had prepared well to retire,” Lancelotta explained. “Yet people are living longer. That particular resident is healthy, and I’m sure will be with us for a long time. As is the case for many, there is no ability to get income elsewhere. We’re pleased to offer this help to our residents.”

Diverse Range of Opportunities Await Founded in 1993, Westminster at Lake Ridge has 140 independent living apartments and 95 cottages, housing

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collectively about 300 independent living residents, and there is a waiting list. That may be in part due to its popular activities, programs and amenities. “We love where we are, and the family knows we’re happy,” noted two “happy Westminster at Lake Ridge residents,” (neither of whom receives direct foundation assistance), Joseph Fleig and Mary Ellen Saville, who responded together in an e-mail interview. “It provides such a diverse range of opportunities for enhanced quality of life for almost anyone,” they wrote. Lancelotta expounded: “Each month the community has a calendar full of life enrichment opportunities…including Pickleball, Italian lessons, Tai Chi, Zumba, spiritual services, art groups, singing groups, support groups, and much more. There are also many amenities on the campus that residents can use: a woodworking shop, the large garden to grow vegetables or flowers, the library to enjoy a book, or the pool to take a swim.”

The help the Westminster Ingleside Foundation provides to ensure the community maintains these high standards and offerings, in addition to the support it provides residents, is substantial. “In the past five years, the foundation has provided $620,000 in total program support to Westminster at Lake Ridge: $406,000 in benevolent care and $214,000 in other program support and capital improvements,” Lancelotta said.

This provides for the total living expenses for residents in

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Westminster Ingleside Foundation raises money to help residents of Westminster senior living communities who have outlived their own income and assets.

Westminster at Lake Ridge provides a diverse range of opportunities for enhanced quality of life for its seniors.

need and assisting residents in other ways. For example, recent enterprises include “capital projects that improve handicap accessibility within our main building, the purchase of a specialized van to transport individuals in wheelchairs and monies in support of music and art programs,” Lancelotta explained.

gift from a recent resident of Westminster at Lake Ridge for $137,000,” Lancelotta said.

Residents Still Active and Give Back to Local Community

“Looking into the future, we know that Westminster at Lake Ridge and its sister communities (Ingleside at Rock Creek and Ingleside at King Farm) will depend on the resources of the foundation more than ever,” said Lancelotta. This includes the organization’s efforts to enhance and expand a memory support program at all three communities to provide innovative dementia care, and its goal of implementing a training program at Westminster at Lake Ridge that assists high school seniors in becoming certified nursing assistants and home health aides.

This atmosphere of generous support is reflected in the Westminster at Lake Ridge residents, who give back to the community both within and outside Westminster itself.

Westminster at Lake Ridge resident Fran Stockdale described one innovative way residents give to the community through a tutoring program she leads in partnership with nearby Rockledge Elementary School. A group of Westminster residents goes twice per month throughout the school year to K-3 classrooms and works one-on-one with students to assist them in improving reading, math, and language arts skills. The residents develop strong relationships with the students over the school year.

“We love the program and wouldn’t miss it. We really enjoy seeing the children progress throughout the school year, and the teachers are extremely gracious. The students often ask, “‘When are you coming back?’” Stockdale said.

In addition, many residents seek to support the foundation itself.

The annual fundraising gala on New Year’s Eve is run with the assistance of residents and attended by many. Last year the gala raised over $34,000 to include both cash and gifts-in-kind. Cash gifts, bequests, and gifts of property are given as well. “Many residents generously opt to leave a gift to the community as part of their estate plans. For example, we just received an estate

Residents Larry and Glea Kreider started their own charity to give back to the Westminster community. The Kreider Professional Development Endowment Fund provides select Westminster at Lake Ridge employees with monies to further their education.

“Westminster has benefitted us by removing many of the strains that weigh on seniors (home maintenance, access to health care, good nutrition, to name a few) and providing a comfortable, supportive and enriching community,” Fleig and Saville wrote.

Those are goals we can all support.

To learn more about the Westminster Ingleside Foundation, visit givetowif.org or call 202-534-1500. To learn more about Westminster at Lake Ridge, visit lrva.org or call 703-496-3400.

Emma Young (eyoung@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer and Montclair resident. prince william living February 2017

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health & wellness Tweet Happy Thoughts

Study finds link between negative tweets and heart disease

By Graziella Steele

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weeting isn’t just a mode of self-expression. It may also be a good indicator of whether the tweeter is at risk of heart disease, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

Many factors can contribute to heart disease—from poor lifestyle choices, such as lack of physical activity, to socioeconomic conditions (poverty) and psychological impacts (stress). The researchers found that Twitter and other social media can be used to capture the psychological characteristics of a person or a community.

The study found that emotions, such as anger, fatigue and stress, expressed through tweets were associated with a higher risk of heart disease while positive emotions and excitement were linked to a lower risk of coronary distress.

Emotions and our mindset have s significant effect on our health. Dr. Sheila Khianey, a cardiologist at Novant Health UVA Health System, Prince William Cardiology, in Manassas, said she believes that a positive or negative mental state is the “single most important factor that shapes our health.”

Her observation is based on some of mankind’s most primitive instincts and responses to fear and anger. The “fight or flight” response elevates the body’s stress levels during a dangerous situation, but they subside when the threat has passed.

“With constant negativity, this response stays on, and it spirals into pathology,” Khianey said. “Our heart rates stay higher. The blood vessels in our bodies constrict. Our blood pressure rises, and people develop medical conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease and stroke.”

In their analysis, the researchers looked at the language used in 148 million public tweets over two years from 1,347 counties across the country. They compared that information to public health data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for each county, including information on deaths from heart disease and rates of smoking, obesity and hypertension.

Upon comparing the information, researchers found the models based on the tweets were an accurate indicator of heart disease death rates recorded by the CDC.

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While researchers admitted that the angry tweeters were not necessarily the people dying of heart disease, they said if your neighbors are angry, you are more likely to die of heart disease.

Perhaps, the takeaway is to engage in social media wisely.

Stay away from people who post emotionally negative tweets or stories and follow those who post while expressing hope and optimism.

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lifelong learning PWCS Aquatics Center Offers Year-Round Swimming to All Ages

By Delia Engstrom

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WCS Aquatics Center has made quite a splash since opening in fall 2016. Unlike other area indoor pools, this facility is the first in the county to be constructed inside a public school. Longawaited by advocates and hotly debated by opponents, the center is located within Charles J. Colgan Senior High, Prince William County’s newest high school and at a cost of $111 million to build, the state’s most expensive one.

The aquatics center is home to a 500,000 gallon competition pool (with two diving boards), a 50,000 gallon zero-depth entry leisure pool, and a 150-foot long waterslide. Although plans for a pool within a school originally caused some ripples of concern, the aquatics center wasted no time making all of that water available to county residents of all ages and abilities.

With an entrance separate from the high school, the center is open year round and seven days a week. On any given day, patrons can take advantage of all the center has to offer. With the center’s early morning hours during the week, opening at 6 a.m. on Mondays and 5 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, residents are able to squeeze in a swim before heading off to work. Swimming enthusiasts can also unwind after a long day with evening hours until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 6 a.m. 4 p.m., offering plenty of time for family fun. A pool feature with spray rings and dump buckets brings lots of laughs with kids.

As part of the county school system, it’s only fitting that education is one of the key components of PWCS Aquatics Center’s mission.

Water safety instruction is offered to second graders from nine elementary schools as part of a pilot program being run this school year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the second leading cause of death among children under age 14, and the center strives to introduce as many youngsters as possible to the pool. PWCS Aquatics Center Manager Allen Dunn explained that “students will visit the aquatics center for 45 minutes once a week for six weeks. The students will receive instruction in water safety based on the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim curriculum.” This program is being provided free of charge to the students and schools that are participating.

In addition, Dunn notes the “generous donation of 650 swim suits from Keifer Swim Sports for students who cannot otherwise afford one.”

PWCS Aquatics Center also offers cost-effective swimming instruction for all skill levels from infants to adults. Most classes are held twice a week and run for a month. Special needs children

The PWCS Aquatics Center is located within Charles J. Colgan Senior High School.

also have an opportunity to enjoy the leisure pool and waterslide during a closed, after-hours session. Funded by the Northern Virginia Chapter of POAC (Parents of Autistic Children), this event takes place once a month and has been well received by parents and children alike. Montclair resident Yukiko Dove remarked that the center was very accommodating and that “the lifeguards were especially understanding of children with special needs, allowing them extra time to exit the waterslide.”

During the winter months swim and dive teams from area high schools use the center for both practices and meets. Colorful banners representing Battlefield, Brentsville, Colgan, Forest Park, Freedom, Gar-Field, Hylton, Osbourn Park, Patriot, Potomac and Stonewall Jackson high schools are proudly displayed above the pool deck. In total, 56 high schools compete at the aquatics center during regular, conference and regional meets. A moveable bulkhead allows for various meet configurations of 25-meter and 25-yard options, and a large electronic scoreboard relays instant results to those on the pool deck and in the expansive viewing area upstairs. With a capacity for 465, spectators may expect an uncomfortable experience. However, the center has a state-ofthe-art system designed to reduce the amount of chloramines (the chemical released into the air that is often attributed to (continues on page 27) prince william living February 2017

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taking care of business

Patriot Scuba

More than Just a Scuba Shop

By Tracy Shevlin

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Jeff is a retired submariner and diving instructor, and Merial has a business and fashion merchandising background. The scuba shop combines both of their talents. Patriot Scuba has a staff of 12 instructors and offers lessons, equipment and diving adventures for scuba enthusiasts of all levels. Patriot Scuba is a hybrid business where the lessons and scuba events also support the retail store.

Prince William Living visited with the Currers to learn more about Patriot Scuba and what it takes to make their operation a success.

Scuba Basics for All Ages Patriot Scuba offers a variety of classes for youth and adults, including introductory Discover Scuba courses, Open Water certification courses, and Advanced Open Water courses. The introductory course gives people a taste of scuba to help them determine if it is an activity they would like to pursue. In these two-hour courses, all equipment is provided.

Certification courses for open water and advanced open water are based on the Professional Association of Diving Instructors

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Photos by Patriot Scuba

estled on the Occoquan waterfront, Patriot Scuba is a unique store providing a one-stop shop for all things scuba. Owned by Jeff and Merial Currer, this family business opened over seven years ago in a 200 square-foot storefront when Jeff retired from the U.S. Navy. After several temporary locations, they opened in Occoquan four years ago and opened a second location at Ft. Belvoir two years later.

Remarkably, they have made each move in establishing their business without incurring additional debt.

(PADI) standards. Certifications are performance-based, and Patriot Scuba understands that each diver comes to the class with a different mindset and skill set. They take pride in their ability to meet each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs whether it means overcoming fears or working on skills. Certifications can be obtained in as little time as a three-day weekend or can take as long as a student needs to master the skills required. Their personalized teaching and flexible scheduling are part of their service philosophy.

Equipment Needs While the purchase of scuba equipment can be costly, it is included in course fees for beginning courses. However, divers who pursue scuba will want to purchase the equipment that works best for them. Patriot Scuba offers beginning packages as

Patriot Scuba offers a variety of classes for youth and adults ranging from introductory to open water and advanced open water courses. They also work with disabled divers and those who have post traumatic stress disorder.

low as $299 and strives to keep its equipment reasonably priced as not to be cost prohibitive. It is important to note that scuba equipment is not unilaterally appropriate for all users. Divers have many options for personalizing their equipment. For example, divers who wear glasses can have their prescriptions put into their masks for better vision while diving, and divers who have less strength or mobility may find a particular type of fin easier to use. Equipment choices are important and affect the diver’s ability to enjoy the diving experience.

nonprofit organization, Patriots for Disabled Divers (PFDD) in 2013. Through the nonprofit, disabled divers can learn to dive at no cost to themselves. To support that objective, Patriot Scuba also participates in fundraising efforts to cover the necessary costs of the programs. One way in which they support PFDD is through hosting a concert series at the Occoquan location. These events, which will begin in April, feature live musical or comedic performances throughout the spring and summer, and profits will go to PFDD.

Scuba Diving with Disabilities

What’s Next?

As their name suggests, the Currers support the military community as part of their core values. They work with Ft. Belvoir’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program and enjoy helping military personnel and their families learn to dive. They specialize in helping disabled divers and those with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) enjoy the benefits of diving. Merial Currer said that sometimes people think their disabilities are too great to return to the water, but find it’s extremely liberating for them when they learn to dive. Her comments are supported in a 2011 study by Kaplan and Becker of Johns Hopkins University, which found “dramatic results” in the reduction of PTSD symptoms among their study sample. According to the study, for those with PTSD, scuba instills confidence and allows people to concentrate on the dive process and environment instead of reliving the experience of their trauma.

As the 2017 season kicks off, the Currers continue with two shops, classes and scuba trips. Upcoming events include a sponsored diving cruise in April and a Caribbean trip in July. New ideas that they are developing for the future include a program for digital underwater art therapy.

Firsthand experience in seeing the healing effects of scuba while working with disabled divers inspired Jeff Currer to create a

For additional information regarding schedules and events, contact Merial Currer at 703- 490-1175 or merial@patriotscuba.com.

For information on Patriots for Disabled Divers, contact Jeff Currer at jeff@patriotscuba.com. To support Patriots for Disabled Divers, visit patriotsfordisableddivers.org.

Tracy Shevlin (tshevlin@princewilliamliving.com) is a native Virginian and long-time Manassas area resident. She is a graduate of George Mason University where she is also an office manager.

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family fun

Popping Up February Favorite Recipes Story and Photos

By Amanda Causey Baity

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uring the winter months, our family loves to stay inside and catch up on our movie watching that we missed the rest of the year. Popcorn is always a go-to snack for us. Popcorn is so great by itself that it’s difficult to think about adding ingredients to it or altering its flavor in any way. But here are some interesting recipes to try for popcorn lovers and even those who are not a fan of the yummy snack!

Bacon and Cheese Popcorn

Ingredients • 4 quarts popped popcorn • 1⁄3 cup butter or margarine • 1⁄4 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke seasoning • 1⁄3 cup bacon bits or soy “bacon” bits • 1⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or kosher salt Directions Place popcorn in a large serving bowl.

Place butter in a small bowl and melt in microwave for about 20 seconds. Stir liquid smoke into butter.

Pour butter mixture over popcorn and toss to distribute evenly.

Sprinkle bacon bits, Parmesan cheese and salt over popcorn.

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Popcorn Dinner Meatloaf

Blueberry and Pomegranate Power Bars

Ingredients • 5 cups popped popcorn • 11⁄4 pounds extra lean ground beef or turkey • 1⁄4 cup chopped celery • 1⁄4 cup chopped onion • 1⁄4 cup 2 percent milk • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon salt • 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper • 1⁄4 cup chili sauce or ketchup

Ingredients • 8 cups popped popcorn • 11⁄2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats • 1 cup dried blueberries • 1⁄2 cup pomegranate seeds • 1⁄2 cup whole natural almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped • 2⁄3 cup honey • 2⁄3 cup light brown sugar • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine • 6 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, melted Directions Line a 13” x 9” pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.

Combine popcorn, oats, blueberries, pomegranate seeds and almonds in large bowl. Combine honey, brown sugar and butter in small saucepan; cook over low heat to boiling; boil two minutes. Pour over popcorn mixture and mix thoroughly. Using damp hands, press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, about two hours. Cut into 12 bars. Dip bottoms of bars into melted chocolate. Place on wax-paper-lined pan; refrigerate until ready to serve. Store in tight covered container in refrigerator.

Directions Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray an 8” x 4” loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside. Process popcorn in a blender or food processor until finely ground; pour into a large bowl. Add ground beef, celery, onion, milk, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended. Press meat mixture into pan; spread chili sauce over top. Bake for an hour, or until cooked through.

Allow to cool 15 minutes before slicing.

Amanda Baity (abaity@princewilliamliving.com) is Prince William Living’s director of operations and photo editor. She shares recipes at her blog www.semperfreshfarmhouse.com.

Valentine’s Popcorn Valentine’s Day is this month, and for all of you out there who “heart” popcorn as much as I do, this is a quick and easy snack for you to share—Valentine’s Popcorn! So, break out the sprinkles, and #sharethelove this Valentine’s Day! Ingredients • 12 ounces white chocolate • 8 cups popped popcorn • 1/2 tsp. salt • sprinkles • (optional) conversation hearts Directions Heat chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler until melted.

Place the popcorn in a large bowl, and pour the melted chocolate over it. Then use a spoon to toss the popcorn gently until it is evenly coated with the chocolate. Spread the popcorn out evenly on a baking sheet covered with parchment, wax paper, or aluminum foil. Sprinkle evenly with the salt, and then sprinkle with as many sprinkles and conversation hearts as you would like.

Let cool for 10 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.

Break up into small pieces then serve or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

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home & hearth Clutter Is Not a 2017 Interior Design Trend

By Douglas Martz

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very year designers weigh in on the new interior design trends for fashion and home décor, including “colors of the year” and the most trending styles in furniture and home accessories. Admittedly, there can be some conflict over what’s hot and what’s not, but there is total agreement that clutter is not an interior design trend for 2017!

Custom closets eliminate bedroom clutter.

Personal space, such as closets, can often be the messiest. We clean up where visitors will be, but don’t always take the same care with space that is our own. Designed around the needs of the user, a custom closet with specialty accessories will create fully-functional space that keeps the whole wardrobe easily accessible. Here are some of ways you can customize a closet: n Tiered hanging rods maximize space for ready-to-wear clothes. n Adjustable shelves hold folded items in neat stacks. n Shoe racks eliminate piles of shoes and missing mates. n Decorative hooks hold purses, backpacks, jackets and pajamas. n Pull-outs like drawers and laundry hampers prevent clutter.

Declutter living, family and dining rooms.

Rooms where families congregate can easily become cluttered.

Planned storage can include cabinets, custom closets, entertainment centers, pantries, home office nooks, built-in book cases and wall beds. Custom storage solutions will neatly store stuff like books, movies, blankets, games, electronics, collectibles, pillows, laptops and pet paraphernalia.

Let your garage make a fashion statement.

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LIFELONG LEARNING (continued from page 19) Sunday evening program. In past years, the Stingrays traveled to the Freedom Center in Manassas to hold practices. Bodmer is pleased with the aquatics center, stating, “The proximity to our neighborhoods and the quality of the facility, especially the air quality, are big positives for us.”

PWCS Aquatics Center also offers Parent’s Night Out options, and birthday parties that include two hours of pool time and exclusive use of the party room.

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chlorine) and control humidity. Five large overhead fans aid in air circulation as swim fans cheer on the competitors.

In addition to the high schools, area swim clubs and homeowner association teams were anxious to begin using the pools. Currently Occoquan Swimming, Amberjax, Endorphin Fitness, the Lake Ridge Lancers, the Meadowbrook Woods Makos and the Ashland Stingrays all operate programs on various days. Head Coach Chris Bodmer of the Ashland Stingrays employs 21 coaches who help instruct 130 swimmers ranging in age from 3-16 during their

Grab your goggles, slip on your suit and dive into the county’s newest aquatics center. Daily rates are $5 for youth and seniors and $7.50 for adults. A single-visit family pass is available for $15.

Memberships are also available for children, adults and seniors.

More information can be found on the center’s website at pwcs. edu/aquatics_center or by calling 571-374-6333. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter for updated operational information.

PWCS Aquatics Center is located at 13833 Dumfries Road, Manassas. The main entrance is located directly across from the Colgan High School stadium at door #25.

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itting here, having a coffee and pastry, the ambiance, the food, it is as close as you can get to sitting at a sidewalk café in Paris,” said Lou Ann Peery, Gainesville resident and mother of twins, of Macaron Tart, the Haymarket patisserie located in the Dominion Valley community. “It’s Paris comes to Virginia,” said Elena Hocking, founder and president of Macaron Tart. “On a trip to Paris, I saw the beauty in the French life, the Parisian cafes, the art of pastry with a simplistic presentation and décor…with real, quality ingredients, enjoying your life, cooking and being with loved ones,” Hocking, who trained at the French Pastry School, recounted. “I realized the passion [I had] and that I too can do it…provide an experience to the community, a place they can indulge in French pastries, enjoy a high-tea experience, and learn how to make some of these pastries by taking a hands-on class at our store.”

The shop offers breakfast and brunch in addition to a wide variety of rotating pastry options made fresh daily. Breakfast offerings include such items as a French omelet served with salad or bacon and scones. “For brunch I recommend the quiche; perfect texture and flavor,” Hocking said. “She also makes chicken salad on freshbaked croissants, and they are to die for,” explained Haymarket resident and financial consultant Cindy Sano.

“We have two pastry favorites,” Sano continued. “Elena makes a lemon meringue tart and an apple Normandy, made in true Normandy fashion. I have a girlfriend who owns a house in Normandy. She is familiar with this French delicacy, and she went bonkers when I brought her one because it is exactly the way they are made in Normandy,” Sano explained. “I had a chocolate torte with a blackberry on top and almond paste within. It was a decadent, French version of a brownie,” Peery said. “Our pistachio almond cream tart, made with a sable crust, cinnamon almond cream, and apricots and pistachio, is also very popular,” Hocking said. “It’s high-quality, decadent and indulgent.”

Signature Pastry Offered in Several Flavors Of course, no visit is complete without trying one signature pastry: the macaron, essentially an elegant French sandwich cookie. “The macarons are flawless. It is like a chocolate dream in your mouth,” said Peery, describing one flavor. As you bite into the perfect macaron, a light outside shell crisp-crackles playing a delightful juxtapose to a soft meringue-like interior. The flavor assortment

varies by day, including Lamington (coconut chocolate), citron crème, black currant, lavender, and others, in addition to more common offerings such as raspberry and vanilla. “Our macarons are equal to some of the best in the world,” Hocking said. “They are not too sweet, made naturally, and come in a variety of colors and flavors. They make great gifts and are gluten-free.”

The true hallmark of Macaron Tart’s popularity lies in the ingredients. “The products are made from scratch in a lowprocessed manner where the integrity of the ingredients is kept…. made on the premises and baked fresh daily….We embrace quality ingredients: real eggs, real lemons, real butter,” Hocking explained.

“The quality of the products is amazing,” Sano said. “They’re obviously made by hand using the highest quality ingredients. It is like going to a café in Paris and buying it,” she continued. Said Peery, “It is pure, simple, and clean, the best kind of food.”

Cater to Your Inner Pastry Chef Macaron Tart offers baking classes, so customers can learn techniques and enjoy cooking French pastries and baked goods at home. “You can learn how to make croissants, brioche, baguettes, kids’ pizza or cookies from scratch. The classes are participatory, easy to learn, and fun to do. I get a lot of repeat customers because they are enjoyable and you can do them alone, with family or friends or with your children,” said Hocking. “She has expert pastry skills,” said Sano, who has taken three classes to date, “and she’s showing you one-on-one what to do. For me it has been a lot of fun.”

What may be the best part of owning an authentic patisserie in Haymarket? According to Hocking, “I love…seeing the kids’ faces of delight and adults as well. It is very satisfying.”

Sano has a final recommendation: “If you haven’t been there, you most definitely need to go!”

Emma Young (eyoung@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer living in Montclair. She confesses to not knowing the difference between a macaron, the French meringue-like light sandwich cookie, and a macaroon, the denser cookie made with coconut and of arguable heritage, before writing this article. Either way, she calls them both “delicious, delightful, and delectable!” prince william living February 2017

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growing number of U.S. students are taking time after high school to expand their horizons. The “gap year” uses the time to gain real-world work experience, become more involved in volunteer work or learn more about other cultures through traveling. Asking your child some important questions can help you both determine whether a gap year makes sense.

What do you want to accomplish by taking a gap year?

First, determine your child’s motivation for wanting to take a gap year. Why is it important? Then, challenge him or her to create a specific plan with a goal, so his or her time isn’t spent watching Netflix or sleeping in. Has your daughter wanted to start her own business? Encourage her to draft a business plan. Does devoting time to charity pique your son’s interest? Suggest that he design a project that will make a big difference for an organization.

The more specific your student can be, the better you both will feel about the open months ahead. Look for websites and organizations dedicated to helping students embark on meaningful and productive gap years, or encourage your child to interview several people who have completed gap years to learn about their experiences. Have your student review his or her plans with a trusted teacher or guidance counselor to get an outside perspective.

Can you afford to take a gap year?

If your child was accepted to the college of his or her dreams, check to see whether the school has a gap year policy. Discuss how to best finance the gap year. To raise additional funds, suggest that your child save as much as possible, fundraise or secure a second job over the summer. In some cases, asking for financial support from a family member or applying for grants and scholarships may make sense.

Can you afford not to take a gap year?

The gap year can be invaluable if your student is uncertain about what school to attend or which major to pursue. Time away from academics can also allow him or her to refresh and recharge.

Students who take a year off to work or travel give themselves a chance to mature and also learn the value of a dollar. Adult responsibilities loom in the future, making a gap year after high school quite possibly a “now or never” proposition.

Taking a gap year isn’t the right option for every student. If your child is excited about attending college or continuing with his or her studies right away makes sense financially, keep in mind that college will provide ample opportunities for new experiences.

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First Friday – Souper Bowl

Fri. Feb. 3 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Historic Downtown Manassas Join us as our restaurants compete in our third annual Souper Bowl! Soups will be set up in the different shops of Historic Downtown. Taste them and vote for your favorite to crown the winning restaurant ‘Souper Bowl Champion’!

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at any of the shops serving soup.

Castaways Repertory Theatre Presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Fri. Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 | 8 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 4 and Feb. 11 | 2 p.m.

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Sun. Feb. 12 | 2 p.m.

Dr AJ Ferlazzo Building 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and

Sonia share a home where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their moviestar sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Tickets available at castawaystheatre.org

Women’s Series Luncheon: Healthy Women, Healthy Community

Tues. Feb. 7 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Hilton Garden Inn 2500 Neabsco Common Place, Woodbridge Join the women of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce for a healthy lunch and a panel discussion on key issues impacting women’s health. Our panelists will cover everything from behavioral health to heart health, in addition to advancements in mammography and reproductive health. Plan on plenty of time for Q&A. Register online at PWChamber.org. Tickets: $40/Members; $55/Non-Members (includes lunch)

Financial Planning in your Twenties and Thirties Tues. Feb. 7 | 7 p.m.

Montclair Community Library 5049 Waterway Dr., Dumfries Jim Boltz presents Foundations of Investing for adults. Drop-in, no registration required.

Virginia National Ballet: La Boheme & Bohemian Rhapsody

Sat. Feb. 11 | 2 & 7 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Virginia National Ballet presents two premieres: La Boheme, a ballet based on the famous opera by Puccini accompanied live by the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, and Bohemian Rhapsody, a hard rock ballet to the music of Queen. Tickets available at hyltoncenter.org.

American Festival Pops Orchestra “Valentine Pops”

of romance approaches, and our favorite pops orchestra sets the perfect mood with an evening of romantic standards. Under the inspired leadership of conductor Anthony Maiello, the most accomplished musicians in the region come together for this special evening to present a romantic program of cherished music. Tickets available at hyltoncenter.org.

Prince William Living Network – After Hours Tues. Feb. 14 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar 15001 Potomac Branch Dr. #101, Woodbridge Join our Network! Meet the people behind the award-winning magazine, Prince William Living. Enjoy non-alcoholic beverages and light appetizers. Start a tab and make plans to stay for dinner! RSVP princewilliamliving.com/network.

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Wed. Feb. 15 | 11:30 a.m.

Prince William Chamber of Commerce 9720 Capital Ct., #203, Manassas Are you an advertiser with Prince William Living or interested in becoming one?

Meet the people behind greater Prince William’s premier lifestyle magazine, as you learn about: Getting your press releases published, tying into the power of our social media presence, visibility packages that increase your reach to targeted consumers, tips on how to focus on your message. Lunch provided by Okra’s. RSVP at princewilliamliving. com/lunchwiththepublisher

Rockin’ Road to Dublin

Fri. Feb. 17 | 8 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas On their first national tour, Rockin’ Road to Dublin is the new sensation that combines the art of an Irish dance show, the power of a Rock-n-Roll concert, all with the finish of a Broadway theatrical production. Tickets available at hyltoncenter.org.

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Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas To My Friends introduces YOPW’s Preparatory Orchestra, which comprises its youngest musicians and is led by conductor Lisa Kline. The performance concludes with a multimedia presentation. Tickets available at hyltoncenter.org.

Red Cross Blood Drive

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Montclair Community Library 5049 Waterway Dr., Montclair Give the gift of life by donating blood at your library. Drop-ins are welcome. You may also contact 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcross.org to schedule your lifesaving donation. First come, first served as schedule allows.

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The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine Sat. Feb. 25 | 8 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Under the baton of Conductor Laureate Theodore Kuchar, the orchestra performs Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, from the New World, and ballet music by Ukraine composer Stankovych. Tickets available at hyltoncenter.org.

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Business Awards Dinner Tues. Feb. 28 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas The Prince William Chamber Business Awards are held annually to honor the best of our local business community. Awards recognize excellence in business, innovative practices, outstanding contributions to the community and businesses/organizations that stand out among their peers. Industryspecific awards rotate on an annual basis, giving us the opportunity to shine the spotlight on members in varying industry sectors. Register online at PWChamber.org.

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Prince William Parks and Recreation Prince William Public Library System Prince William and Recreation 14418 Bristow Road, Parks Manassas 12964 Harbor Drive, Lake Ridge Prince William Public Library System 12993 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville 14418 Bristow Road, Manassas 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas 12964 Harbor Drive, Lake Ridge 8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas 12993 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge 8051 Avenue, 4249 DaleAshton Boulevard, Dale Manassas City 18007 Dumfries Dumfries 8601 MathisShopping Avenue, Plaza, Manassas 4603 JamesChinn Madison Highway, 13065 Park Drive, Haymarket Woodbridge 2201 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge 4249 Dale Boulevard, Dale City

18007 Dumfries Shopping Dumfries Prince William County TouristPlaza, Information Center Waterway Drive, Montclair 2005049 Mill Street, Occoquan 4603 James Madison Highway, Haymarket

The Sign Shop 2201 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge 2603 Morse Lane, Woodbridge

Prince William County Tourist Information Center Town of Dumfries 200Main Mill Street, Street,Dumfries Occoquan 17755 Town Haymarket TheofSign Shop 15000 Washington Street, Haymarket 2603 Morse Lane, Woodbridge Town of Occoquan Town of Dumfries Town Hall,Main 314 Mill Street, Occoquan 17755 Street, Dumfries Town of Quantico of Haymarket 337Town 5th Avenue, Quantico

15000 Washington Street, Haymarket

Virginia Realty Partners Town of Occoquan 4004 Genessee Place #209, Woodbridge

Town Hall, 314 Mill Street, Occoquan Town of Quantico 337 5th Avenue, Quantico Virginia Realty Partners 4004 Genessee Place #209, Woodbridge

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