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GET HAPPY DAMMIT

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ADULT LEARNING PROGRAMS

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CATERING THE HOLIDAYS

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FEATURE STORY Simplify the Season (Without Being a Scrooge)

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ON A HIGH NOTE Get Happy, Dammit: Find Inspiration and Motivation With Local Author Katherine Gotthardt

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GIVING BACK Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center: Changing Lives One Hoofbeat at a Time

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LIFELONG LEARNING Ongoing Learning Improves Quality of Life for Adults and Their Families in Prince William

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FAMILY FUN Make the Most of Holiday Break 18 LOCAL FLAVOR Catering the Holidays CALENDAR

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COLUMNS CHANGE MAKERS HEALTH & WELLNESS HOME & HEARTH

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from the Publisher Happy Holidays 2020 Style

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he holidays can be both an exciting and frazzling time of year. Given all we’ve already experienced in 2020, we want to help you make the holiday season the best time of this crazy, challenging year. Check out our feature for ways to simplify your holiday celebrations. One great way to make things easier is to opt for catered meals. Read about a few terrific options in our Local Flavor section.

Our kids’ 2020 holiday breaks may look a little different, much like everything else, amidst COVID. In our Family Fun section, find fun ways to fill winter vacation with smiles and memories.

And if you’re looking for a great book to kick back with during your holiday time off, local author Katherine Gotthardt has one for you. Learn all about her latest book Get Happy Dammit in our On a High Note section.

And as I frequently love to say, we are never short on stories of people helping others in Prince William. This month in Change Makers, read about Joyce Entremont’s efforts to help our area’s homeless population. And in Giving Back, read the incredible story of Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center and the difference they are making in the lives of their riders.

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Despite the challenges 2020 has presented, we still count our blessings here at PWL and you are one of the many.

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We know for many in our area, the holiday season includes selling a home. You may be wondering how to strike the proper balance with your decorations while your home is on the market. Read Home and Hearth for helpful expert tips to set your home on the fast track for a holiday sale.

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Simplify the Season

(Without Being a Scrooge)

By Erin Pittman

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fter a year like we’ve had, the idea of a simpler holiday season sounds rather appealing, doesn’t it? But when it comes down to simplifying, it can be hard to decide what to cut and what to keep. While COVID may naturally dictate some simplifications this year, there are additional ways to make your 2020 holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable.

Consider some of these options to help you close out a crazy year with some peace and happiness.

garland doesn’t actually make you blissful, why do it? Skip it this year or invest in some artificial instead.

Downplaying Decorations

Do you really feel like putting up three trees this year, or would one do? And what about Grandma’s 50-piece Christmas village?

Do you feel joyous when setting up the tiny reindeer and mountains of fake snow? If you do, then dig in and create that village! If you don’t, leave it boxed up this year and reconsider it in 2021. It’s important to remember that just because you decide to simplify in 2020, it’s not a requirement for all the years to come.

Downplaying your decorations doesn’t have to mean putting a total damper on your holiday designs. It means only putting out what truly brings you joy (and maybe not striving for Pinterestperfect décor this year). If stringing together 200 feet of natural

Did you know that clutter can actually increase stress? If you’re already feeling stress from the countless “gifts” 2020 has delivered, putting out fewer decorations might make you

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physically feel better. As you decorate, consider packing up some everyday items to create space for the holiday trinkets, rather than just adding more to your surroundings.

Pairing Down Presents The pandemic has left many households operating on tighter budgets. This is a great year to ease the focus off of gifts or to create new gift-giving traditions. It might not be the easiest subject to broach, but it’s important to talk to family and friends ahead of time and discuss a plan.

There are many ways to pare down your budget and still enjoy the experience of giving and receiving. Maybe this is the year your extended family could draw names, set a budget and have everyone only buy for one other person. Perhaps a silly white elephant exchange could bring needed laughter to your season.

Maybe the solution is as simple as setting smaller budgets and getting more creative with gifts in 2020.

If you’re counting your blessings or simply wish to avoid the clutter the gifting season can bring, consider adopting a family in need and sharing some of your gifting budget with them. Local social services departments and other nonprofits can help you find a family in need of assistance. Making a difference together is a wonderful family experience to share.

You can also reduce the number of gifts you purchase and receive within your household by sticking to this popular gift theme: “Something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read.” One luxury, one need, some PJs or a new sweater, and a book to escape into create a lovely balance of holiday treasures.

Simplifying Schedules One of the most stress-inducing parts of the holiday season can be a chock-full calendar. It’s fair to say that COVID-19 may naturally pare down some of your annual engagements this year, but it’s still worth focusing on being intentional with how you spend your time.

Think back to last year and how many gatherings/activities you committed to. How did it make you feel? Did you find yourself wishing you had time to catch that new holiday special with family or enjoy a cozy evening at home baking or sitting by the fire? If so, schedule more of those things into your 2020 season.

It’s OK to turn down some invitations. It’s OK not to be involved with every charitable organization in town. And it’s OK to turn your focus inward this season and count your blessings. (continues on page 6)

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Sit down with your family’s holiday season calendar, and schedule traditions like cookie baking and tree decorating. Once you’ve captured dates and times for those important activities, consider other holiday engagements you’ve been invited to.

Choose ones that mean the most to you and that add joy to your season. If while considering an invite you feel overwhelmed or stressed, sit that one out this year. Send a small seasonal gift instead, if you’re having trouble just saying no. Your host or hostess will still feel the seasonal love, and you can minimize that holiday frazzle.

Celebrating COVID-Safely We certainly can’t ignore the potential uninvited guest this holiday season – COVID-19. Pandemics don’t make holiday planning any easier. Keeping events small, moving what you can outdoors, washing hands and wearing masks aren’t new ideas for anyone at this point. But thinking about holiday celebrations and deciding what to alter and what to skip adds a new level of stress. Do your best to get a little creative this year and remember what truly matters — the people you love.

Maybe this year instead of renting a limo with 10 friends, you gather your household in the car in PJs, with blankets and hot chocolate for a self-guided tour of holiday lights. Set up some distanced outdoor seating for family and friends and snuggle up under blankets to watch a holiday movie under the stars. Pull out heaters and firepits for some patio conversation. Let a gathering go to the birds and trim an outdoor tree together that feathered friends can enjoy.

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With a little (OK, maybe a lot of ) creativity, you can fight back against the crummy hand that 2020 seems to have dealt us and share some joy and happiness with those you love.

Savoring the Simple When you look back on holidays throughout your life, what do you remember? Do you remember specifics about elaborate decorations or the details of extravagant meals? Or is it the time with family and the feelings you remember more?

When creating a holiday for your family, take some time to savor moments from your past and focus on what has really meant the most to you over the years. Perhaps it’s the tradition of a roaring fire, hot cocoa and decorating the tree together. Or maybe it’s the secret family cookie recipe and time spent decorating them with your favorite people. Cozying up on the couch to take in an annual showing of a classic movie might stick out for you.

Whatever it is, take time to savor the simple moments this year.

Memories don’t just come from painstakingly perfectly plannedout holiday events. Some of the best are born from moments at home quietly soaking up the sights, sounds, smells and treasured people around you.

Erin Pittman is Editor in Chief of Prince William Living. She’s been a writer for more than 10 years, but a lover of words her entire life. In these colder months, you’ll find her snuggled up with her yellow Lab, Wilson, desperately trying to finish reading the latest best-seller while hiding from the demands of her three (wonderful) children. Reach her at epittman@princewilliamliving.com.

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on a high note

Get Happy, Dammit

Find Inspiration and Motivation With Local Author Katherine Gotthardt

By Erin Pittman

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f you’ve found yourself spending more time with books in 2020, local author Katherine Gotthardt has published one to add to your reading pile — and one that provides more than just a simple escape from daily life. For those feeling stagnant at home or work and lacking motivation and inspiration in their career, she offers tips, exercises and creative pieces to help readers find the happiness they’re searching for.

Get Happy, Dammit — Staying Inspired and Motivated in an Often-Unhappy World packs a punch with easy-to-read chapters that include insights, exercises and poetry, all designed to build inspiration and motivation, two elements necessary for happiness, according to Gotthardt. The book offers philosophy, psychology and practical applications that Gotthardt says stem from ideas she used in the classroom and daily living. Many of the exercises lean heavily on writing.

“From teaching and from doing a lot of work in my own life, I know how important inspiration and motivation are and how they can lead to greater happiness. I wanted to share what I’ve learned and help as many people as possible,” she said.

The Contents “At Work” Gotthardt explains she wrote Get Happy Dammit because in the past, she had encountered too many unhappy people in a few different workplaces. She found herself scratching her head

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and wondering how such successful professionals could be so miserable.

What was wrong? Was it the environment? Life circumstances? Attitude?

What were these people not getting from work that they needed?

“These were highperforming folks who, in spite of their successes, just seemed like they were trudging through the days without any purpose.

They were down. They Katherine Gotthardt hated their jobs. They hated the routine. They said outright that they were not inspired or motivated. It was disconcerting. But it made me think about times when I was down, what I had to do to get out of it, and it encouraged me to get writing about ways to improve quality of life,” she said.

Gotthardt has been asked why a book was her answer.

“First, I have a passion for writing. Second, if I can help others by using my passion, everyone wins. Third, by telling the world my truth, I was able to celebrate myself, my life and the people who have helped me along the way,” she said.

Once the book came out, Gotthardt did something she rarely does after publishing. She went back and reread the chapters.

“Mostly, I did this to prep for a discussion group, but in reexamining what I’d written, I realized that not only had I addressed some barriers to staying inspired, two ingredients for happiness in life, but also, I had uncovered what really made me happy at work, beyond a good salary and benefits,” she said.

The book features a chapter titled “Rediscovering Your Core” all about core values, looking at personal beliefs and who we are or want to be based on those beliefs. Wrapped into these beliefs are things we think we need — core needs.

“I recognized that for many people, myself included, work can become an exercise in negativity if we are unable to have one or more core needs met. Beyond receiving a living wage, many of us need the ability to follow our passions, align with the organization’s mission and celebrate authenticity,” she said.

Within the book, readers will find deeper exploration of each of those three areas and explanations of why they are important and how they are intertwined. For example, Gotthardt says if we can follow our passions, we work harder, which helps the overall mission. If we can practice authenticity, we can better articulate our passions and use our talents to help make a meaningful impact through the organization.

“Not everything we do at work will be motivating or inspiring, and it can take a lot of energy to get where we want to be mentally, emotionally and professionally,” Gotthardt said.

“But that does not mean we should settle for being chronically unhappy. The key is to keep thinking about what motivates and inspires us and how we can get our core needs met.”

Gotthardt encourages everyone to keep sorting through the complexities and exploring new ways of looking at things.

“Then when someone asks, ‘Why do you do what you do at work?’ you can smile and say, ‘I’d be happy to tell you,’” she said.

Poet Laureate nominee and was the winner of InsideNoVa’s 2019 and 2020 Best of Prince William award in the author category. In 2020, she won the Loudoun County Library Foundation’s first place award for free verse in their annual Rhyme On poetry contest.

Then she took home another award in 2020 — the Prince William Arts Council and Poet Laureate Circle trophy for Outstanding Poetry Project of the Year. This award is given to a Poet Laureate nominee for completing extensive community work in the literary arts, which Gotthardt did by spearheading Write by the Rails’ Poetry Around Town area poetry installation.

Besides being published in dozens of journals and anthologies, Gotthardt has authored books for adults and children, including Poems from the Battlefield, Furbily-Furld Takes on the World, Approaching Felonias Park, Weaker Than Water, Bury Me Under a Lilac, Late April and the Amazon best seller, A Crane Named Steve.

Gotthardt is a full-time marketing writer for an IT company. In her freelance life, when she is not practicing her creative writing, she writes for Prince William Living.

Visit KatherineGotthardt.com to learn more about her work.

To purchase a signed copy of Get Happy Dammit — Staying Inspired and Motivated in an Often-Unhappy World, visit GetHappyDammit.com.

Who Is Katherine Gotthardt?

Gotthardt considers herself a writer by nature and by trade, having begun writing for fun as soon as her mother helped teach her to read. Originally from Massachusetts, she completed her Master’s in Education with a writing concentration at Cambridge College.

She moved to Colorado Springs for 18 months, then to Northern Virginia. She is the current president and a founding member of Write by the Rails, the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. She has been a Prince William County

Erin Pittman is Editor in Chief of Prince William Living. She’s been a writer for more than 10 years, but a lover of words her entire life. In these colder months, you’ll find her snuggled up with her yellow Lab, Wilson, desperately trying to finish reading the latest best-seller while hiding from the demands of her three (wonderful) children. Reach her at epittman@princewilliamliving.com.

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change makers Joyce Entremont Change Makers highlights the people of Prince William who are making a difference in our community. This month, we feature Joyce Entremont.

One of the most tireless volunteers in the Prince William community, Joyce Entremont has devoted an immeasurable amount of her time to helping those in need in our area. Her contributions shed light on the issues the homeless face, and they improve not only their lives, but also the welfare of Prince William as a whole.

How long have you lived in the Prince William area, and what do you most like about living here?

I’ve lived in Prince William for close to 50 years and in my current home for over 40. I’ve certainly seen a lot of changes over the years.

What do I like most about Prince William? I’ve made many dear friends over the years, and I love my quiet neighborhood home.

I like being far from the big city, but not too far. As Prince William has grown, we residents have gained many benefits: cultural arts venues, unique parks, plenty of opportunities and some really good restaurants. There is always something interesting to do if you are able to find the time!

How have you been involved in the community?

I’ve always been involved in the community in one capacity or another, including everything from Big Sisters, Little League, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and swim teams to volunteering with several other nonprofit organizations. I was also a member of the Red Hat Society for many years and headed up my own chapter.

My passion and focus for the past few years has been working with the homeless folks in Prince William. I work independently though have the help of many friends, acquaintances, churches, nonprofits and social organizations that assist behind the scenes. I refer to my helpers as my Angel Cavalry!

I also work in partnership with several local organizations that offer services to these folks in need.

I try to develop personal relationships with them. Navigating services available is a difficult task for many, and really getting to know the people helps me in helping them with what they actually need. I try to help with whatever their issues are so that they can have a good chance of getting back on their feet.

My hope is always that they can proceed to the next chapter of their lives.

I am able to provide clothing, and I work with them to obtain

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eyeglasses; medical, dental and behavioral health services; addiction services; detox and residential rehab. Sometimes we have to start from scratch with things like obtaining IDs and government benefits such as disability. I’ve even had to find reading tutors for a couple of the men.

I assist in finding jobs and housing and obtaining initial funding for moving into a room or apartment. I am able to help with furnishings and household items once they’ve been housed.

I would have to say that my greatest pleasure in working with the homeless is helping individuals escape their addictions so they can go on to live a productive, healthy life. It’s a scary thing to make a decision for such a drastic change. I would not have been able to accomplish all of this without the behindthe-scenes help of my Angel Cavalry and would be nothing without their help!

I’ve maintained connections with many who have moved on with their new lives. Several have reconnected with their families, gotten better jobs and gotten married and had children. Unfortunately, not all have been successful, but there are many triumphant stories, and that is precisely what keeps me going. If I’m able to help just one more person in need, at least it will be one!

If you had to give advice to someone new to the area, what would you tell them and why?

My advice for anyone who is new to the area is simple. Jump in! Prince William is a great place to live. Not only does the area have lots to offer, but you do too.

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giving back RAINBOW THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER Changing Lives One Hoofbeat at a Time

By Emily Carter

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hen Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center began as a 4H riding club in 1985, its members had no idea that the club would grow into a successful non-profit that currently assists 35 to 40 riders.

About Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center After putting down permanent roots in Haymarket in 2008, Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center (located at 16198 Silver Lake Road) now has an indoor arena, grazing pastures, riding trails and a staff of 19 people.

Rainbow Therapeutic is a place for people of all different backgrounds. When riders come to the center, they are doing more than just riding a horse — they’re learning skills that can last throughout their lifetime.

“The goal of Rainbow Therapeutic Riding is to provide therapeutic riding lessons to a variety of individuals with either physical, educational, emotional (or) cognitive disabilities,” said Communications Coordinator and Advanced Level Instructor Anna Cramer. “So, while they may not be able to ride at a traditional program because they might need more support while they're riding, or they might just need an instructor that's trained to work with their particular challenge or disability. We're able to provide a safe setting where they can ride horses, learn how to become a better equestrian and just also work on whatever goals they have in their life that they're working on.”

The staff at Rainbow Therapeutic teach riding lessons, manage classes and run the farm. Volunteers come to the riding center to assist riders on the horses. The number of volunteers per rider differs due to the riders’ physical or cognitive needs.

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Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center provides lessons for individuals with physical, educational, emotional and/or cognitive disabilities.

“We have clients of all ages, from 4 years old, to you know, in their 60s and a wide range of disabilities. We have riders that have Autism, or ADHD. And we also have riders who have physical disabilities. We do work with military riders now,” said Cramer.

“We have in the last few years, a partnership with the county where we're able to provide lessons to youth at risk, which has

Impact of Rainbow Therapeutic One success story from the farm is about a rider from the at-risk youth program. Since coming to Rainbow Therapeutic, he has become notably calmer and has shown behavioral improvement.

“We have one particular rider that just coming into the barn, you know, is a totally different experience, and he'll be a totally different individual,” Cramer said. “We find a lot of our riders really find that the farm is a really calming place, and it's just where they get a new kind of chance to view something and be able to be calm and be with the horses. You'll find a lot of value in caring for this animal and developing a bond with them.”

Since Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center’s start in 1985, they’ve had hundreds of riders over their 35 years in business. Though they’re unsure of how many people they’ve touched, they’re changing lives one hoofbeat at a time.

The number of volunteers per rider is individualized based on the riders’ physical or cognitive needs.

For more info on Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center, visit rainbowriding.org.

been a really great program. And we've really been able to help a lot of youth teens get experience with horses, and work on their emotional or cognitive disability.”

Emily Carter is a senior at Virginia Tech majoring in Multimedia Journalism. She is currently the Lifestyles Editor at Virginia Tech’s student-run paper, the Collegiate Times. When she is not writing, she is either dancing alone to Taylor Swift or cooking herself a giant bowl of pasta.

Programs are individualized, with lessons tailored to the goals of the individual.

Horses at Rainbow Therapeutic Currently Rainbow Therapeutic has seven horses and one mule, Apollo. According to Cramer, mules have the better qualities seen in horses and donkeys. Apollo is athletic like a horse but is calm like a donkey. Thankfully Apollo is not as stubborn as the saying goes.

Like Apollo, horses come from members in the community.

Rainbow Therapeutic will go out and look for horses that are equipped to deal with riders that have physical and cognitive disabilities. The horses (and mule) will come to the farm to endure about a month of training and will be slowly integrated into the riding center full-time.

Horses that typically come to the riding center are a bit mature in age so they’ll work for a few years and will retire with their original owner, who leases their horse to the farm. Some of the horses are donated to the farm and are adopted when they leave.

Worthy is another horse who works at Rainbow Therapeutic.

Living up to his full name, Worthy Endeavor, he is a former show horse, who is very calm and sweet to whoever rides him.

“He has so much to teach (his riders), because he does have a lot of experience. But he's also such a patient teacher. He just takes advisors wherever they're at. And then as they're ready to progress and they're ready to learn more and more he'll kind of offer more and more to them,” Cramer said. prince william living December 2020

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health & wellness Holiday Gatherings May Stir Alzheimer's Concerns

By Melissa Hunter, Psy.D. & Bethany Gilstrap, Psy.D. Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

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he holiday season is a time when families gather and spend quality time with loved ones. It is also a time that can raise questions about the cognitive health of aging family members.

With Alzheimer’s disease in particular, it is important to know that it is not a part of normal aging. If you notice any of the following warning signs, encourage your loved one to see a doctor.

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life. One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss. Others include forgetting important dates or events, asking for the same information over and over, and relying on memory aides or family members for things they used to handle on their own.

What’s normal: Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems. Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. You might notice difficulty concentrating and it taking much longer to do things than before.

What’s normal: Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure. People with Alzheimer’s often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes, people may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the rules of a favorite game.

What’s normal: Occasionally needing help using the settings on a microwave or recording a television show 4. Confusion with time or place. People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time.

They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes, they may forget where they are or how they got there.

What’s normal: Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. For some people, vision problems are a sign of Alzheimer’s. They may have difficulty reading, judging distance, and determining color or contrast. In terms of perception, they may pass their reflection in a mirror and think someone else is in the room.

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What’s normal: Vision changes related to cataracts 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing. People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue, or they may repeat themselves. They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems finding the right word or call things by the wrong name (e.g., calling a “watch” a “hand-clock”).

What’s normal: Sometimes having trouble finding the right word 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.

A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing. This may occur more frequently over time.

What’s normal: Misplacing things from time to time, such as a pair of glasses or the remote control 8. Decreased or poor judgment. People with Alzheimer’s may experience changes in judgment or decision-making.

For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean.

What’s normal: Making a bad decision once in a while 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities. A person with Alzheimer’s may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a lifelong hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced.

What’s normal: Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social obligations 10. Changes in mood and personality. The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer’s can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious.

They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone.

What’s normal: Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted Are you having concerns about your or a loved one’s neurological health? Contact Brenda Crum, NP-C at Sentara Neurology Specialists at 703-523-8880.

lifelong learning Ongoing Learning Improves Quality of Life for Adults and Their Families in Prince William

By Katrina Wilson

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s Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”

Prince William County Public School’s Adult Learning Programs PWCS offers a variety of programs for adults and places a strong emphasis on adult education. Ongoing education is important because not only does expanded learning help the individual adult student, but it is also helps the individual’s whole family.

“That’s why I love what I do,” said Donna L. Motsek, adult education coordinator for Prince William County Public Schools.

PWCS offers classes such as English language learning, community engagement, a variety of career pathways programs, high school completion classes, GED preparation (pre-GED and GED level), adult basic education, competency-based programs, digital literacy classes and bridging classes. They also have the National External Diploma Program, a competency-based program which leads to a standard high school diploma issued by the school board through the Adult Education Office.

"This program gives the flexibility for people who are working and don't have time to go to class,” she said. “They schedule their time with their advisor who guides them through the program. It's very flexible for working adults."

Community engagement classes are to help people connect with their community and access organizations. Career Pathways Programs are for English language learners as well as high school completion, with certification exams. They offer industry-recognized certificates in customer service, retail career fields and Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Outlook and Excel). And bridging classes are to help students transition into the work force or higher education.

“In a normal environment, we do face-to-face instruction,” she said.

“Right now, classes are virtual. We will remain virtual until after the holidays. Some of our students prefer the virtual learning, as they don’t have to worry about transportation. When we do return to face-to-face instruction, we will still run some virtual classes.”

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Education. Local programs are accountable for students making measurable skill-level gains and earning credentials. Per regulation, all students are pre and post tested by using approved assessments.

Student data is entered into a National Reporting System and is analyzed for continuous program improvement and modifications.

"PWC Public School's Adult Learning offers onsite services to employers in the community,” Motsek said. “We tailor our onsite classes to meet the needs of the employer and those of his or her employees."

Success Stories It’s not hard to find stories of students’ whose lives have been enhanced by the programs. Many students have used the programs as a launching pad into further education.

“Recently, one of our graduates from our National External Diploma Program won a national scholarship provided through Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems, the company which owns this program,” Motsek said. “The recipient plans to use her scholarship monies to further her education.”

Another success story involves older graduates.

“At a recent summer graduation ceremony, there were two older graduates (70 years plus),” she said. “As they walked across the stage and I handed them their credentials, they both cried. The much younger summer school graduates stood up and cheered for these two older graduates.”

Attending Classes Adult Education classes and services are provided at a minimal cost to students. PWCS Adult Education is connected to many community organizations that fund or partially fund these tuition costs for students who qualify for financial assistance.

“We have people of all ages and diverse backgrounds who attend,” she said. “They may be in their late 20s to early 70s, and usually adult students who represent many cultures.”

Individuals must be 18 and not enrolled in a public school in order to access these services. For more information on their programs, visit pwcs.edu/academics___programs/adult_education.

Katrina Wilson is interested to see how the new year will go. She hopes it means hot chocolate, donuts and blankets for herself. You can follow her on Twitter @KatrinaMWilson_. prince william living December 2020

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family fun

Make the Most of Holiday Break

By Jennifer Halter

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or many parents, it seems like the break from our normal routines started in March and just kept rolling through to now. With school days being anything but typical for most families, it may seem odd to think about holiday break being “traditional” or something that everyone gets excited about since most of us are home anyway. But look at this time off as a way to relax, recharge and create new opportunities to have fun!

Here are five ways that you can make this holiday break memorable for your family.

bits … the possibilities are endless. Allow each person to decorate their cookies as they see fit. Try to ignore the messes (I know, this is a tough one for many!), and remember that this is all about having fun.

Holiday Cookie Bake Off

Holiday Movie Night

Grab your bowls and spatulas and head into the kitchen for a friendly baking competition! Whether you’re using a favorite family cookie recipe or something new you find online, the entire family will have fun creating holiday treats to share. For younger children, you can even turn this into a learning opportunity and let them practice following a recipe and measuring ingredients.

If baking from scratch isn’t your thing, opt for premade cookie dough from the grocery store. You can make the cookies your own by using sugar cookie dough and adding in extras, such as sprinkles, nuts or chocolate chips before baking. Provide cookie cutters of all shapes and sizes to use as well.

The part that most everyone loves about this activity is decorating the cookies! You can provide a variety of items, such as colored-sugar sprinkles, icing, toffee

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Once finished, hold a judging session where everyone samples the cookies and votes for their favorite. Include categories for Tastiest, Most Unique Design or Silliest, to give everyone an opportunity to win an award.

Get into your comfiest pajamas and settle in for a holiday movie night! Turn your living room into your own private movie theater by dimming the lights while you watch your favorites. For an added touch, have the kiddos create tickets for each guest or design movie posters to display. Consider adding popcorn bags or containers and movie-theater-sized boxes of candy to complete your night! These items can often be found at the dollar store.

Hot Cocoa Bar

Want to do something to warm you up on the chilly winter days or nights? Set up a hot cocoa bar! This can be done on its own or in conjunction with another family activity, such as the Bake Off or Movie Night. Mix (continues on page 20)

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HOLIDAY BREAK (continued from page 18) up a batch of hot cocoa and allow each person to add mix-ins, like marshmallows, white chocolate chips or peppermint candy.

Add a crafty element and have everyone decorate their own mug or cup to enjoy hot cocoa in. Check your local dollar or craft store for plain mugs or disposable cups that can be decorated with markers or paint. Children can add embellishments such as stickers, glitter or mini garlands to their disposable cups.

Crafting Day

Whether you are creating gifts for others or items to decorate your home or tree, having a day of crafting will surely keep everyone busy … at least for a few hours!

If you are planning to gift to others, make items such as photo frames from popsicle sticks, ornaments or paint-your-own items that you can pick up from the craft store. Homemade gifts are always a hit!

for this.) You may even consider using canvas and paint to create a wintry scene that can hang on the wall for the season.

Want to keep it simple? Put out paper, markers, crayons, glue, jewels, etc., and let their little imaginations run wild as they design a new masterpiece.

Family Photo Day

The best way to remember all the special memories from your break is to take photos … and lots of them!

Get dressed in your holiday best and do a formal photo shoot. Or how about matching pajamas and some pics in front of your tree? Get bundled up and head to a nearby park to capture some action shots of everyone enjoying the colder temperatures. And don’t forget to snap pics during each of your special at-home events suggested above, so you can look back year after year and reminisce on the good times you had together.

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Some great home décor items to make are holiday wreaths for your door or special ornaments for your tree.

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home & hearth Selling Your Home? Here’s How to Decorate During the Holidays

By Katherine Gotthardt

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here’s no place like home for the holidays, and if you’re like many people, you love bringing out that décor that reminds you of years past and present. But if you’re looking to put your home on the market, decorating can become a challenge, no matter what holidays you celebrate. The sights, sounds and smells of the festive season can easily overtake your home, making it difficult for potential buyers to recognize the space and amenities it offers. Fortunately, there are ways to work around this problem and still enjoy decorating, according to Peggy Burke, Associate Broker at Virginia Realty Partners, Long and Foster Real Estate.

Finding the Right Balance

First, Burke advises, address the issues of too much “stuff.”

Those bears, moose, Santas, candles and angels have a place, but it’s in your new home next year, not this home this year.

“Just put out a few very special things,” she says. “If there is too much out there making it difficult for visitors to walk around, it will make your house appear much smaller than it is. And you leave open the possibility that something will get knocked over and broken. So, remember that less is more during the brief period of time when you’re selling your home.”

and what the house exterior looks like. “Don't distract them with a full yard of blowups and colored lights,” she cautions.

Snow can make a holiday home especially pretty, but if it does snow, Burke reminds homeowners to make sure the driveway, sidewalk and porch are cleared. “Make the most of this natural decoration but keep your family and your visitors safe.”

Above all, Burke says, don't let selling your house over the holidays be a no-no. “People don't realize that this really is a great time to sell. Most people's houses show better over the holidays than any other time. Plus, there are many people who transfer jobs during winter break, necessitating a move. If your house is off the market for the holidays, you just might miss a good sale for the wrong reason.”

Director of Content Marketing for Prince William Living, Katherine Gotthardt (kgotthardt@princewilliamliving.com) is an award-winning writer, poet and author, as well as president of Write by the Rails, the Prince William chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. Learn about her work at KatherineGotthardt.com.

Next, Burke suggests toning down the smells. Many homeowners use plug-ins, candles or incense sticks during the holidays, and rightly so. Holidays make us think of pumpkins, cinnamon, pine needles, vanilla and gingerbread, she says. But remember, there are many people looking at your house who may have allergies. And, “Some will think you are covering up other smells, like possibly mold or pet odors.”

So, what can you do to keep your home smelling festive? “The best thing I can suggest to make your home smell cozy and inviting is to bake cookies,” she said.

Now if you are thinking making cookies will just make a mess, Burke says to keep it simple. Buy some break-apart cookies to throw in the oven half an hour before a showing, and leave them for the buyers and their agent to enjoy… just a dozen on a pretty plate. Leave a friendly note, too!

Burke says cinnamon sticks in boiling water left to steep on the stove also make for an inviting but subtle scent that won’t bother most people. “You can do the same with lemons and oranges.”

Consider the Exterior, Too

Outside décor is also important to consider. Sometimes homeowners put up holiday lights or yard decorations that cut off porch or garage lighting. Burke says to make sure this doesn’t happen because visitors need to see street numbers

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Catering the Holidays

By Marianne Weaver

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he 2020 holiday season might not play out as it has in the past, but regardless of how and where families worship and celebrate, food is still a focal point. Rather than spend hours in the kitchen planning memorable meals for your family and guests, local caterers have put together menus for families large and small, completely casual to extremely elegant.

Planning Ahead for a Crowd Elegance To Simplicity in Manassas made its mark by catering a wide range of events, including military promotion and retirement ceremonies, celebrations of life, weddings, business meetings and more. Owner/chef Andrew Schneider honed his skills during his 26 years of service in the Marine Corps, while working for six different commandants. He prepared meals for Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Bob Hope, John Glenn and Marine Corps Generals Joseph Francis Dunford Jr., 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and former Commandant of the Marine Corps, and James Norman Mattis, former Secretary of Defense.

Although his business took a hit when COVID cancelled most wedding bookings, Schneider invested his energy into creating holiday dinner menus to feed parties from 30 to 300.

“Having the holiday dinner catered will allow you to focus on your guests, while still having a complete meal,” he said.

Generally, he said, his holiday meal orders are very traditional: turkey, ham and pineapple, duchess potatoes, sweet potato stuffing, green beans, rolls and spring salad. But, he said, he’s also put together dinners featuring beef tenderloin and chicken marsala.

“It all depends on the budget,” he said. “Once we know that, we meet with the client and come up with something special.”

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Although his business took a hit when COVID cancelled most wedding bookings, Schneider invested his energy into creating holiday dinner menus to feed parties from 30 to 300.

National War College of the United States at Ft. McNair, and numerous private events. Although he does not cater in-person Christmas or Christmas Eve, he said he delivers the meals ready to serve, with step-by-step instructions.

Family Dinners Prince William-based Sweet Sage caters large and small events throughout DMV. “Sweet Sage offers the traditional holiday menu but we also are able and willing to accommodate menu items that cater to the individualized customer,” said founder/owner/curator Sherise Campbell. “We offer catering before Christmas as well as on Christmas Day.” After opening presents, she said families can feast on a brunch of bananas foster French toast or shrimp and grits. For traditional

Local caterers offer options from the traditional turkey and stuffing to more individualized options.

tastes, she recommended a dinner of herb-roasted turkey with cornbread dressing, honey brown sugar-glazed ham, candied yams, macaroni and cheese, and a vegetable. For a more upscale menu, she suggested beef tenderloin or crab-stuffed salmon with roasted potatoes and a vegetable.

“My food recommendation would be the traditional holiday menu,” she said. “I am suggesting the traditional menu because I am reflecting on the importance of family. My family normally would gather at my mom’s house for the holidays and that may not occur this year. The same holds true for a lot of people. I am hoping to help fill the void of those who are not able to connect with their loved ones during this time.”

That said, Sweet Sage also offers an array of dishes that honor her husband’s traditional meals.

“His family is Jamaican so to help keep up with his family traditions I learned to cook some of their dishes,” she said.

“We make anything from Ackee and Saltfish, which is the national dish of Jamaica, to oxtail, curry goat, rice and peas and the traditional black cake that is soaked in rum and served at Christmas.”

Regardless of the main course, she discourages clients from skipping dessert. Sweet Sage offers a selection of desserts such as pound cake, carrot cake, red velvet cake, cupcakes and pies.

“Sweet Sage is dedicated to focusing on each individual customer and their families’ needs,” said Campbell. “We set out to provide exceptional food and superior customer service. We understand the importance of holidays and family traditions and we want to be an extension of your family.”

BBQ and More Dixie Bones BBQ, Woodbridge, hasn’t changed its basic menu since opening is doors in January 1996. However, during the holidays, the menu is expanded to also include smoked turkey,

ham, smoked salmon, cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, gravy, cranberry and jezebel sauce.

“We offer our hot holiday food several ways: Guests can pick up pre-orders at our restaurant, we can deliver it to their home or office, we can set it up for them in disposable chaffing dishes, or for large events, we set up a buffet table and keep the chaffing dishes replenished,” said Chairman Nelson Head. “We are not open on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. For these guests, we offer the foods in various serving sizes ranging from four people on up. The side dishes come frozen, ready for reheating in a standard oven an hour before serving time.”

All meals are homemade and have been for the past 25 years.

Head said that in addition to the holiday specials, the entire menu is available for holiday meals. That includes popular sides of collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and green beans, as well as homemade pies (chocolate, coconut, pecan, sweet potato and lemon chess) and bread pudding with caramel sauce.

“Families want to enjoy many traditional holiday foods on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but preparing all of them can be difficult and time consuming,” he said. “We make everything from scratch, just as people would do themselves if they had the time. Over the past 25 years, we have been helping families enjoy their favorite turkey, ham, dressing, gravy and vegetables without the hassle. We are proud that every year our same friends come back to us for help with their dinners.”

Marianne E. Weaver (mweaver@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance editor and writer. She earned a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and an MJ from Temple University. prince william living December 2020

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your finances Making Financial Adjustments in An Unusual Holiday Season

By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor

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s we continue to manage life under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might find that you need to rethink some of your holiday plans. Family gatherings, office parties, gift giving and other aspects of the season may require a different approach to effectively manage the continuing health risks.

Balancing holiday obligations can be challenging even in a normal year, but it may become even more stressful in 2020, given the adjustments required as we try to maintain our health and a semblance of normalcy in our lives. Planning in advance can help you make solid personal and financial decisions in the months ahead. Here are some aspects to consider:

Financial Adjustments

Depending on your circumstances, you might face some financial challenges at a time of year when spending tends to rise. You should determine whether you need to dial back your spending plans on gifts, parties and other facets of the holiday season to account for that. If so, be sure to set proper expectations with family members, friends or others so they are aware that you might approach things differently this year.

Charitable Support

This also may be a prime time to step up your charitable giving, particularly if you’ve cut back holiday spending in other areas.

This has been a difficult year for many charitable organizations. A number have faced increased demands for their services while also seeing donations drop due to the weakened economy. Your generosity could be a truly beneficial gift for organizations you like to support.

Bennett C. Whitlock III, CRPC®, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director with Whitlock Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Contact him at 703-492-7732 or visit whitlockwealth.com.

Gatherings of Family and Friends

If you are going to reduce the size of your gathering this year, it could reduce the budget required for food and beverages.

Even your decorating expenses might be lower, if you think that not many people will be walking through your door during the season. Consider all areas where your finances can more easily be trimmed.

Office Parties

With so many people working remotely and extra efforts being made to limit personal contact, office holiday parties are likely to be limited. If you are an employer or the person responsible for a celebratory event, you may decide to scrap the party idea. An alternative is to put some of that money toward a thank you gift for each employee. This could be in the form of a specific item, a gift card or a cash bonus.

Gift Giving

If you face financial pressure due to today’s economic uncertainty, be upfront about that with family members or friends who typically may expect something from you.

This may not be the year to shower people with expensive presents, but instead put more emphasis on the meaning and thought behind any gifts you provide. Even gifts that require little or no financial outlay can be very special.

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calendar Prince William Living’s calendar is prepared several weeks before the magazine is printed.

A lot can happen between the time the calendar is prepared and the date of the event.

Yoga studios and gyms continue to offer both live and virtual classes. Libraries, churches and businesses are offering online events along with some in-person events. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce (pwchamber. org) has been offering webinars. We encourage you to continue ordering takeout and delivery from local restaurants.

Visit our online edition (princewilliamliving.com) for up-to-date information.

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Occoquan Holiday Fest

Through Sun. Dec. 13 Historic Occoquan The Town of Occoquan and the Occoquan Merchant's Guild present Occoquan HolidayFest, three weeks of inperson and online activities, through Dec. 13. The festival will feature a virtual tree lighting, gingerbread house competition, staged reading of A Christmas Carol, trivia night, holiday market, s'mores and cocoa event, raffle prizes, visit from Santa, seasonal workshops and more. Learn more at occoquanguild.org/holidayfest.

Historic Sites Free Mondays

Wed., Dec. 2 and 16 | 7 p.m.

The Spot on Mill Street 406 Mill St., Occoquan The wine tasting will include three white and three red wines, along with charcuterie items paired with each. To order tickets, call 703-499-8809 or visit toasttab.com/ the-spot-on-mill-street/v3. Must be 21 and over to participate.

Mon. Dec. 7 and 14 | 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge The Historic Preservation Division is partnering with the PWCS Office of Student Learning to offer FREE tours of the historic sites on Mondays for Prince William County students! Come to Ben Lomond Historic Site, Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre or Rippon Lodge Historic Site on Mondays for an hour-long, engaging, site-based tour to learn local history. Become a history explorer, completing history workbooks and even receive a special prize! Tours are free for students and two accompanying adults and are offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tours are limited to seven visitors per tour and masks are required indoors.

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Fri., Dec. 4, 11, 18 Sat., Dec. 5, 12, 19 Sun., Dec. 6, 13, 20 Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge Stroll through seasonal celebrations of the past at Rippon Lodge Historic Site. With interiors and exteriors richly decorated for the holidays, guests view seasonal festivities over the centuries. Reservations required and no groups larger than 10 at a time.

Tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Masks are required. 703-499-9812.

Wed. Dec. 9 | 11:30 a.m.

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Historic Holiday Tours

Sat. Dec. 12 | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow

Experience the holidays of years past with a tour at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. Each of Brentsville’s historic buildings were built in a different year for a different purpose. Learn about holidays past at Brentsville, how local residents celebrated, and how they enjoyed the winter weather in the 18th and 19th centuries! Tours are limited to seven people and masks are required. 703-365-7895.

Old Town Manassas Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show

Sat. Dec. 12 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Just in time for the holidays, come check off your shopping list! From arts and crafts to jewelry and baked goods, to body and hair care, these vendors have everything you wish to surprise your loved ones with!

Happy shopping!

Christmas in Dublin Festival & Market

Sat. Dec. 12 | 4 to 7 p.m.

Urbanna Swim Club 8030 Urbanna Rd., Manassas With its twinkling lit streets and festive atmosphere, Dublin is one of the top places in the world to spend Christmas.

"Christmas in Dublin" is a family friendly festival and market that brings a piece of that Irish Christmas magic to Manassas.

With Irish dancers, games, crafts, handmade items, a bake sale and more — don’t miss it!

Have an event? Visit princewilliamliving.com/events to submit details to our online calendar.

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A Celtic Family Christmas Sun. Dec. 13 | 7 p.m.

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Champion fiddlers Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their seven children welcome us directly into their home to experience Christmas with them like never before through a virtual performance.

Join their family as they invite you into their home for Celtic music and stories of raising their children, farming, food and Christmas traditions. Celebrate with this high-energy performance full of Celtic music and step-dancing with the entire family. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org. Details for how to watch and how to purchase an access pass to this event will be updated at a later date.

With the Marines in Vietnam and World War II

Sat. Dec. 19 | 10 to 11:30 a.m.

(Vietnam); 1:30 to 3 p.m. (World War II) National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. Visitors are invited to explore the role of the Marine Corps during World War II and the Vietnam War.

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New Year’s Eve Party & Live Music

Friday, Dec. 31 | 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Electric Palm 12745 Sea Ray Lane, Woodbridge Ring in the New Year with the Fringe Benefits Band at Electric Palm.

All events listed on Prince William Living’s online and print calendars are subject to change. Check with the venue to verify dates, times and locations.

Sun. Dec. 27 | 8 a.m.

Merrimac Farm 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville Look for birds through the uplands to the edge of the floodplain, covering a variety of habitats, including open fields and woodland edges. Everyone is welcome.

Dress for the weather, bring binoculars and cameras. More info and RSVP (appreciated) to PWCA, 703-499-4954 or alliance@pwconserve.org.

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There’s a very good chance she could leave it all to the dog.

We’ll give you a leg up.

At Thrive Senior Living, we’re a lot like any family. Which makes us a whole lot less like other senior living communities. We treat your parents like they’re our parents.

We get to know them, not as

patients or as residents. But as

people. We do more than care for them. We care about them.

That’s what makes us Thrive.

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