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September 2022 Page 3Wheel News President’sMessage 04 ElectionsCommittee 04 AttendMeetings 05 GMGazette 06 ThankYou,Watergaters! 14 SeptemberCalendar 19 InThisIssue... UpcomingActivities 08 CruisewithNeighbors 10 ActivitiesRecap 11 TravelswithLindsey 12 HappyYappyBirthday 13 PetoftheMonth 13
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Igor, Bldg. 2 resident, and Maggie, his rescue dog, attended their first Yappy Happy Hour as residents. He enjoys being able to bring Maggie to this one of a kind event sponsored by the Pet Committee! For 10 years, people and pets have mingled at WAL for an evening of treats, drinks and fellowship. Read more on page 13.
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• introducing to our condo owners an electronic voting option for the first time;
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Six months from now, the Watergate at Landmark Condominium Unit Owners Association (WALCUOA) will complete our 46th Annual Meeting. This event will culminate with the election of three board directors for three year terms of service. As the Elections Committee Chairperson for our 45th Annual Meeting, I am pleased to report that FY 2022’s 45th Elections Committee (EC45) exceeded the goals we set. Specifically, we:
Page 4 September 2022Wheel Monday, September 5, is Labor Day, an official federal holiday that recognizes and honors the American labor movement. It also marks Watergate’s unofficial end of summer with students going back to school. Let’s all enjoy Labor Day weekend as our successful Outdoor Pool season ends its daily schedule. It will open to residents for the final time this year the following weekend, September 10 11.
By Butch Hodges, Elections Committee Chair
In September, the Board will post a call for candidates to form the FY2023 Elections Committee (EC46). Stay tuned for the announcement and consider being a part of the Board elections processes and having a role in the selection of our future WALCUOA leadership.
• exceeding quorum days prior to the Annual Meeting.
EC45 consisted of a well balanced team of members with years of experience and knowledge of our election processes, as well as new members, all willing to take on our goals with enthusiasm and exceed them. I must admit it was an exhilarating experience this year, especially in those final days leading up to the Meeting.
Watergate is known for being a pet friendly community and that’s a positive attribute. The vast majority of our residents are responsible pet owners who adhere to Board approved rules and regulations and pick up after their dogs. In recent months, however, Management and the Board have received reports of problems caused by some residents who disregard Board approved pet rules. Some pet owners allow their dogs to urinate or defecate in unauthorized areas (even hallways, elevators, and staircases) and neglect to clean up after them. Some even ignore our pet registration requirements. Let’s work together so Watergate remains a pet friendly community and also ensures the best interests of the entire community. Enjoy September Get to know your new neighbors. Invite them to our various social events and cultural A&E outings. Cherish your friendships and take advantage of Watergate’s enviable amenities, as we get ready for the new fiscal year.
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
Thanks to the Budget Committee
FY2023 Budget and Assessment Notices September is Watergate at Landmark’s last month of the fiscal year. It is incumbent upon your Board to approve a sound budget one that sufficiently funds the FY2023 Operating Budget, important Capital Repairs and Replacement projects and reserve contingencies. Faced with the highest inflation in 40 years, the members of the Budget Committee, Board and Management worked hard to curb costs and control assessment increases. Therefore, only essential projects and operational requirements were placed in the budget by our Budget Committee and approved by the Board. This month you will receive the letter detailing your monthly condominium assessment for the coming fiscal year October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Watergate sends out the annual budget and coupon books (through FirstService Residential, our financial management agent) to owners in early September for use beginning October 1. Every October and November some owners find themselves dealing with late fees, notice fees, (and sometimes legal fees) charged to their accounts because the amount paid did not equal the amount for the new fiscal year. Please use the enclosed coupons to adjust your payment to avoid late fees and other charges. Note for owners who have opted to use Direct Debit with First Service Residential (FSR): You will receive your copy of the budget but will not receive the coupon book; FSR will automatically adjust your payment.
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Pet-Friendly Community
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• a higher than recent years participation rate (47%); and
On behalf of the Association I want to thank the Budget Committee for its hard work and time put into the FY 2023 budget process. Without the Committee’s hard work and dedication, we could not have developed an efficient and effective budget. A special thanks goes to Budget Chair and Association Treasure, Susan Bouldin for her leadership throughout the year and ensuring our financial house is in order.
Our Board Meetings and other special meetings are open for owners to attend (e.g., Town Halls, Budget Joint Committee). These meetings have often been hybrid, with in person and virtual options for residents to attend. For Board Meetings, those are for owners only. To attend one of these meetings, either call the Association Office (703 370 2755) or email ea2bod@watergateatlandmark.com. Once your ownership status has been verified, you can then speak during the Resident’s Forum and attend virtually. Upon request and after verification, you may receive future BOD meeting details automatically. By Rashawnda Daniels Atkinson
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Committee Meetings
WHEN’S THE MEETING?
Attend meetings virtually or in person to stay connected to your community.
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WAL currently has 13 committees that help the Board and Management keep WAL moving forward. Occasionally, there will be ad hoc committees that gather for a specific purpose (e.g. Building Redecoration). To attend a committee meeting, either drop in as a guest in person or if it is a virtual only meeting, email the Executive Assistant to the Board at ea2bod@watergateatlandmark.com indicating your interest in attending. Your contact information will then be forwarded to the Committee Chair (or the Committee designee). For members and regular attendees, either the Chair or a designee will distribute the virtual link (if applicable) and other meeting related information.
To become an official Committee member, residents must attend three meetings unless it is a standing committee (Budget, Elections, Covenants). For those positions, you must be appointed by the Board after submitting an application. Additionally, some Committee memberships are restricted to owners only. There is not a limitation to the number of Committees one can join.
Oftentimes, there are questions regarding how to attend Committee, Board and special meetings that are announced via the Weekly Flyer, Wheel, CCTV, etc. The following are details on how to attend these meetings.
Board and Special Open Meetings
THE GM’S GAZETTE By
ing and disposing of pet and animal waste caused by their animals in the designated Pet Areas and other areas of the community. Examples of non designated areas include:
• Lower and Upper Terraces
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The Pet Rules also state that pet owners "who permit or allow their pets to defecate or urinate in buildings at WAL, including without limitation, hallways, lobbies, elevators, stairwells, garages, and all other indoor common element spaces, shall be deemed to be in violation of the Pet Rules and will be referred to the Covenants Committee. Repeated violations of this rule may constitute grounds for the removal of a pet from WAL property. In the event of inadvertent, accidental urination or defecation, the pet owner is responsible for the immediate removal and clean up of any waste or notification of the incident to Management."
Page 6 September 2022Wheel This month, I’d like to discuss two areas of concern: improper pet waste removal and Multipurpose Court Use.
• Landscaped and grassy islands immediately adjacent to the front entrances of WAL’s 4 high rise buildings
When using such, just as with all our other amenities at WAL (e.g. Gazebos, Picnic Areas and Party Rooms), it is the responsibility of our residents to thoroughly clean up after you are finished using the Multi purpose Court!
Chalk is sometimes used to mark lines for games or for creative expression on the Multi purpose Court. While we encourage residents to take advantage of this amenity, when you are finished enjoying your work, it must be washed off before leaving the area. It is recommended that you bring a portable container of water and a large sponge to wash away the chalk before you leave! Please remember to only use washable sidewalk chalk on the Multi=purpose Court surface, as some chalk can leave stains that are not easily washed away. Greg Gardner, PCAM, General Manager
• Indoor and Outdoor swimming pools and deck areas
• Racquet Club and recreation/sport courts (e.g. tennis, volleyball, basketball, multipurpose, playground)
Trespoopers Among Us
Please dispose of all pet waste in outdoor trash containers located at the Pet Areas and other outdoor areas instead of indoor and parking garage trash containers.
• Garages, parking spaces, roadways and sidewalks
“Disposeofallpetwasteinoutdoor trashcontainerslocatedatthePet Areasandotheroutdoorareas.”
Management has received complaints about some residents failing to remove pet waste caused by an animal under their care. In accordance with Policy Resolution 14: Pet Rules, pickup and disposal of waste from an animal under your care while on WAL property is mandatory.
The Association has designated four (4) Pet Areas. Residents and pet walkers are directed to take their animals to these designated areas so that animals may relieve themselves. Residents are responsible for immediately remov-
Multi-Purpose Court Use and Chalk Clean-Up
• Indoor common areas (e.g. lobbies, stairways)
We appreciate the efforts of residents who regularly clean up after their pets and those who inform the management team of pet waste found on property. Let’s work together to keep our pet friendly community clean for all residents!
• Green areas such as the putting green, planters and other landscaped areas in the property
The Multi purpose Court is a space for recreational use for all residents and guests. It provides residents with an opportunity to host a variety of activities, unlike the tennis courts which are exclusively used for tennis and pickleball.
• Owners must clean up after their dogs.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART SHUTTLE TRIP
Sunday, September 4 - Monday, September 5 Picnic Area 2 • 4 p.m. 11 a.m. • Free Pre-registration is REQUIRED • Space is limited! Have you ever wanted to try camping? Or are you a die hard fan of sleeping under the stars? Join the Youth Committee for an evening under the stars! Campers must bring their own equipment (e.g. tent, blankets/sleeping bag). Attendees under 18 years old must be accompanied by a registered adult, and each adult registration allows for up to three participants under 18. Contact the Activities Office for details and to register.
YAPPY HAPPY HOUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY Friday, September 9 Upper Terrace • 7 p.m. Bring your fur baby (or your love for all things dog, cat and critter) to this pet friendly social sponsored by the Pet Committee. Donations are greatly appreciated!
It is the summer of 1950 and at the once grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches him as he takes his dying breath. Email dpmullens@comcast.net for details. At the October 6 meeting, the book up for discussion is The World to Come by Dara Horncheng.
Join the Pet Committee at the Annual Doggy Swim! You can pre register at the Activities Office or at the pool entrance on the day of the event. This event will have the following vendors sharing information about their pet related services or providing raffle/giveaway items: Susan Day, Jobin Realty * Silver Diner Alexandria Frolick Dogs * Polka Pooch Luxury Mobile Grooming
• Pet Committee members reserve the right to refuse admission to any dog that they deem to be aggressive. In this case, no refund will be made to the owner.
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Dawn Marie’s Visage * Sacred Grove Animal Communication Pet Supplies Plus Franconia * Compassionate Animal Care
Saturday, September 24 Rain date: Sunday, September 25 Outdoor Pool • 10 a.m. Noon $10 per Family
Dogs belonging to WAL residents must have a WAL pet tag to prove registration and proper vaccination. Dog owners must sign a liability form when registering. WAL guests may have their dogs swim upon proof of rabies vaccination (e.g. veterinarian certificate or city/ county dog license) and a WAL resident accompanying them during their time at the event. Event rules are as follows:
Thursday, September 8 Conference Room 2 and Virtual 7:30 p.m. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
• All dogs may swim unleashed. Owners are responsible for their dog’s swimming ability and safety. A lifeguard will be present. No humans are allowed in the water.
ANNUAL DOGGY SWIM
• Assess your dog’s personality for compatibility, since many dogs of different breeds and sizes will participate.
WAL UPCOMING EVENTS
U.S. OPEN VIEWING PARTY Sunday, September 11 Terrace Lounge • 4 p.m. • FREE • Registration Required Join the Recreation Committee for a Sunday of tennis fun and light snacks! RSVP by Wednesday, September 7.
WATERGATE BOOK CLUB
Your registration for the event is your entry for the raffle.
Thursday, September 15 Pick up starts at 9:30 a.m. • Tickets: $12 Come with the A&E Committee and view two special exhibits in the East Bldg. of the National Gallery of Art! The Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan and James McNeill Whistler exhibit includes Whistler’s three famous “Symphony in White” paintings of Joanna Hiffernan, which are being shown together for the first time in the U.S. Also, The Double: Identity and Difference in Art since 1900 exhibit displays works by Matisse, Duchamp, Picasso, Gorky, Rauschenberg, Johns, and Warhol. When two forms or images are shown together, our eyes can’t help but compare them. Lunch will be at the gallery at your expense.
HILLWOOD ESTATE SHUTTLE TRIP
Thursday, October 6 Pick up starts at 9:30 a.m. • Price: $27 (Ticket and Shuttle)
“Don’t miss out on this pickleball clinic offered by the WAL Recreation Committee and led by a local Pickleball Ambassador! Registration is limited; to participate, email terryschlossberg@comcast.net.
WAL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2022 Shredding Truck Rotation Schedule Bldg. 4
Saturday, October 15 Rain date: Saturday, October 22 Lower Terrace • 3 6 p.m. Get spooked and learn STEAM concepts at the Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo hosted by the WAL Science Club and the WAL Youth Committee. For details or to volunteer, email khoshnamak@gmail.com.
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COMMUNITY SHRED-IT
Thursday, October 20 Pick up starts at 9:30 a.m. • Tickets: $12 Explore the featured exhibit Baseball: America’s Home Run with the A&E Committee! View rare artifacts from professional baseball history, including Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig’s NY Yankees jersey. If sports are not your speed, there are tons of permanent exhibits that are sure to pique your interest. Lunch details are forthcoming.
Visit Hillwood, the home of businesswoman and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post, with the A&E Committee. View Hillwood’s vast art collection and a special exhibit debuting in North America: Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior. The special exhibit gives visitors a close view of fashion and mementos from Princess Grace of Monaco. Ticket price includes the Grace of Monaco exhibit. Eat lunch on your own at the Estate.
Noon Bldg. 2 Noon
Racquet Club • 11 a.m. Noon • WAL Residents Only
September 2022 Page 9Wheel PICKLEBALL CLINIC
INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL
NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM SHUTTLE TRIP
Saturday, October 1 Racquet Club • 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. • WAL Residents Only
Saturdays (October 15 November 12)
Saturday, October 15 Your Bldg. Loading Dock 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Shred It will visit WAL to shred acceptable paper and other items.
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HALLOWEEN PET PARADE Saturday, October 29 Upper Terrace • 11 a.m. Doggy Costume Contest: 11 a.m. Cat & Critter Photo Contest: 11 a.m. Pet Parade: 11:30 a.m. Come in costume, bring your pet in costume, or do both in the spirit of Halloween at this pet friendly event sponsored by the Pet Committee. All pet owners must be present at the event to win. Details to follow. 10 11 a.m. a.m. 1 p.m. p.m.
SPOOKY MAD SCIENCE EXPO
For five Saturdays, explore the ins and outs of the fastest growing sport in the U.S. at sessions sponsored by the Recreation Committee. Paddles and balls provided. To participate, please email terryschlossberg@comcast.net.
Page 10 September 2022Wheel Summer Group Exercise Schedule Session Ends on September 30, 2022! Call 703 370 7092 to purchase your class today! Mondays Pilates • 10:30 a.m. • Terrace Lounge Wednesdays Tone/Balance/Stretch • 12:15 p.m. • Terrace Lounge Fridays Aqua Zumba • 4 p.m. • Indoor Pool Saturdays Gentle Yoga • 9 a.m. • Terrace Lounge Want to Attend a Fitness Class? Buy a class pass and use it to attend any of the fitness classes offered at Watergate at Landmark! 10 Classes: $95 * 20 Classes: $179 * 30 Classes: $209 Unlimited Classes: $229 *Less than $4/class!* Drop-In Rate: $10 per class PRO NFORAMTIONUPCOMING OCTOBER EVENTS HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY: MURDER IN TRANSYLVANIA Saturday, October 29 Terrace Lounge • 7 9 p.m. • Tickets: $10 Be transported to a small village in eastern Transylvania where a string of murders and the lack of evidence has the villagers on guard. The prime suspects were invited to a wedding anniversary celebration, which has been overshadowed by a suspicious and tragic death. You may bring your own snacks and drinks. Sponsored by the Social Committee. ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE Thursday, May 23 Sunday, June 3, 2023 Inside: $889.52 • Outside: $1,009.52 • Balcony: $1704.52 Sail from Baltimore, MD, to the Bahamas and Bermuda for nine days of fun and laughter with neighbors! Cabins are anticipated to sell fast; the price above is per person (two people to a cabin). Port charges and taxes are included. To reserve your trip, call Annie Alvarez (travel agent) at 305 592 2522 ext. 316 or 800 435 7967 ext. 316. You may also call Paul Sonnhalter at 703 924 3870. Insurance, excursions and beverages are extra. The Social Committee is working on transportation plans to/from Baltimore for an extra charge TBD. Deposit is refundable.
By Karen Hamlin, Bldg. 1 Resident
Page 12 September 2022Wheel According to my dream timetable, I should have been halfway around the world by 1991. Instead, I was still in my hometown in Massachusetts with two young children: Lindsey, 12, And Brett, 13. Adding miserableness to misery, we were constantly broke due to no alimony and way past due child support. How could I even think of going anywhere: A trip to Chicopee (look it up) was about all I could afford. I had come full circle and was living eight miles from the house I grew up in. In my eyes, this was not progress. Although we had talked about how “someday we would travel”, it had always just been wishful Onthinking.October 5, I made up my mind. I was so excited waiting for Lindsey to return from school. She was in the 8th grade and had no problem in school; she learned the education game early and easily got good marks. Although we had talked about how “someday we would travel”, it had always just been wishful thinking. Unable to contain my enthusiasm, I broke the news as soon as the door opened. ing on a trip and we're going next month before I chicken out. We have Her eyes lit up, Where are we going?” “I don't know,” I answered. "Where do you want to go?" “I don't know,” she replied. We were so excited about just “going” that we hadn't thought about the “where” of it all. After throwing out a few countries, we studied a globe so old that the country names and borders had changed, we decided on England because they spoke English. Then we set about doing our homework, essentially, how can we go to England on practically no money. We found a “bucket shop” in New York City that could deliver us to England round trip for S175 per person. Then we collected, mostly outdated, travel books on Great Britain at our local library. Lindsey found a place in London where we could stay at Mrs. Ward’s Guesthouse for $10 a night. Great! As long as we had the first night all arranged, we felt assured that everything would be fine. Lindsey told her friends, none of whom had been any further than Boston and I told mine who, sadly, had never been past Boston either. It was a very provincial town. This is an excerpt from Karen’s book Travels with Lindsey. WHERE ARE WE GOING?
The first Yappy Happy Hour was held on Monday, September 24, 2012 in the Picnic Area near the Back Gate. Mondays were chosen since there were no other regular meetings that day; the back picnic area provided a quiet space in nature with some shelter from the elements.
Pets and people socialize during Yappy Happy Hours!
How Did YHH Begin?
“I still enjoy dropping by the YHH to spend time with furry creatures,” Mary shared, “[even though] my own dog is now long gone.”
A special thanks is extended to the Pet Committee, Chairperson Bridget Jaspart and Mary Kruger for their contributions to this article.
Scarlet, September 2022 Pet of the Month
“You know, many communities don’t allow pets or at least not big ones. The pets who live here bring a new dimension to WAL,” he shared. “It’s what makes our community unique in Alexandria.” Don’t miss the last Yappy Happy Hour of 2022! Join the dozens of pet lovers, dogs and a cat or two on Friday, September 9 at 7 p.m. For pets to attend, they must be friendly to people and other pets. Also, all dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 ft. Donations are always appreciated!
Photo: Bridget Jaspart
Marsha Brown, who was the Pet Committee Chair at the time, came up with the idea of a pet friendly social event.
YHH Today Currently, the event is held on the Upper Terrace on the second Friday of each month during the late spring and summer. Bridget Jaspart, current Pet Committee chair, says that “most people join in within the first 15 30 minutes and stay about an hour or until the end...There aren't any planned activities, just mingling, drinking, eating and enjoying the pups!”
Sam, a longtime Bldg. 3 resident, comes to YHH because of his love for pets and people, even though he doesn't have a pet of his own.
To have your story considered for publication, please email FeaturedPet@watergateatlandmark.com or drop by as a guest at the next Pet Committee meeting held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Ideas to include are the type, breed, how the pet came to live with you, unique characteristics, special purposes or a sentimental/funny story. Please submit stories written from your perspective and not your pet’ s.
Although it’s much more people and pets than the early years. This year, dozens of people, dogs and a cat or two have joined in the event. Some are there for the first time, but the relaxed environment makes it easy to blend in.
At the time, YHH attracted up to 10 or so pets and their owners. A few drop ins would come here or there, with some stopping by as they walked their pets in or out of the Back Gate. The event also drew in pet lovers who didn’t have one of their own.
HAPPY YAPPY BIRTHDAY!
“It was all do it yourself,” resident and former Pet Committee Chair Mary Kruger recollected, “with participants bringing snacks and drinks to share, including some for dogs. There was lots of begging for treats, pulling at leads to chase squirrels and tangling of leashes as dogs played.”
I adopted Scarlet from the Alexandria animal shelter in 2015. It appears the shelter had difficulty finding a suitable home for Scarlet due to her temperament at times. My male cat, Hawkeye, needed a playmate so I decided to take the risk with Scarlet. As it turns out, she was just misunderstood and we have all been happy, as long as she is in charge. I'm not sure why the shelter named her Scarlet, but I suspect it had something to do with the "scars" she "let" everyone else have when she was not in the mood!
~Alex D., Bldg. 1
September 2022 Page 13Wheel A big birthday is coming up for one of WAL’s most anticipated summer traditions: the Yappy Happy Hour (YHH) turns 10 this month!
THANK YOU WATERGATE AT LANDMARK
It’s unbelievable that it’s been over four years since I began serving as your Communications Manager.
• Wrote articles (or sent story leads) about their pets/service animals, life experiences, upcoming events or issues of general interest
Photo: Rashawnda Daniels Atkinson
By Rashawnda Daniels Atkinson
• Took photos of the many events and landscape views WAL offers
• Sent words of encouragement and constructive feedback that made each issue improve over time I will never forget the lessons and the memories over the years. Although I have begun a new chapter in my professional journey (my last day was August 19), I hope that WAL’s communications channels will continue to grow to new heights. I also hope that residents will remain engaged with their community through the many channels WAL offers. Review some past issues of the Wheel at our public website. Head over to the Facebook or Twitter pages to see photos of an event or key tweets from our local government. Sign up for the listservs or text messages. Communications is more than just emergencies and events; it’s the lifeline of any community association.
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There are so many people past and present who’ve contributed to the success that this magazine has become. It has always been my desire to publish a community driven magazine that reflects the diverse aspects which make WAL a unique place. I would be remiss if I did not thank the residents and staff whom:
• Allowed me to share their amazing stories of triumph, survival, heroic acts and nostalgia • Completed a survey or attended the Communication workshops
• Provided input on a cover or activity spread design
Rashawnda served four years as WAL’ s Communications Manager.
September 2022 Page 15Wheel Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Tai Chi 8 AM TL Pet 7:30 PM VI Tai Chi 9 AM TL Knit and Stitch 10 AM CF2 Aqua Zumba 4 PM IP Tai Chi 8 AM TL Yoga 9 AM CR Scrapbook Club 2 PM 3RoboticsCF1/VIClubPMCF1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4CampBackyardOutPMPA2 Labor Day Observed All Offices Closed No Shuttle Service Fitness Ctr.: 4 AM – 12 AM Indoor Pool: 10 AM 10 PM Outdoor Pool: 9 AM 8 PM Racquet Club (FOB Only): 6 AM 11 PM Tai Chi 8 AM TL Mahjong 11 AM CR Seniors 2 PM TL/VI A&E 5 PM CF2 Covenants 7PM VI Weekday Pool Closures Begin Tai Chi 9 AM RecreationBridge12:15Tone/Balance/StretchTLPMTL-2PM-CR5PM VI/CF1 Youth 6 PM VI Infrastructure 7 PM VI Tai Chi 8 AM TL Watergate4AccommodationsReasonablePM-CF1Book Club 1 PM CF2/VI Communications 7: 30 PM VI Tai Chi 9 AM TL Knit and Stitch 10 AM CF2 Aqua Zumba 4 PM IP Yappy Happy Hour 7 PM UT Tai Chi 8 AM TL Yoga 9 AM CR Scrapbook Club 2 PMRoboticsCF1/VIClub 3 PM CF1 Outdoor Pool Weekend Hours 10 AM 6 PM 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 U.S. ViewingOpenParty4PMTLLastDayoftheOutdoorPoolSeason10AM6PM Pilates 10:30 AM TL Pet Areas 1 and 3 Closed for Flea and Tick Treatment Tai Chi 8 AM TL Mahjong 11 AM CR Social 6 PM CF2 Tai Chi 9 AM TL BridgeTone/Balance/Stretch11LandscapeAMCF212:15PMTL2PMCR Tai Chi 8 AM TL National Gallery of Art Shuttle Trip 9:30 AM Pick Up Tai Chi 9 AM TL Knit and Stitch 10 AM CF2 All Offices Close 1:30 4:30 PM for WAL AquaOfficesEventEmployeeReopenat4:30PMZumba4PMIPPetAreas2and4ClosedforFlea& Tick Treatment Tai Chi 8 AM TL Yoga 9 AM CR Scrapbook Club 2 PM 3RoboticsCF1/VIClubPMCF1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10:30PilatesAM TL Budget 7PM VI Tai Chi 8 AM TL Mahjong 11 AM CR Tai Chi 9 AM PRCBridgeTone/Balance/StretchTL12:15PMTL2PMCR7PMVI Tai Chi 8 AM TL Tai Chi 9 AM TL Knit and Stitch 10 AM CF2 Aqua Zumba 4 PM IP Racquet Club Contract Renewal Starts at 8 AM Tai Chi 8 AM TL Yoga 9 AM CR Doggy Swim 10 AM ScrapbookOP Club 2 PM 3RoboticsCF1/VIClubPMCF1 25 26 27 28 29 30 Pilates 10:30 AM TL Tai Chi 8 AM TL Mahjong 11 AM CR Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 PM TL/VI Tai Chi 9 AM Tone/Balance/StretchTL12:15PMTL Bridge 2 PM CR 2PresentationMedicarePMTL Tai Chi 8 AM TL Lunch on the Porch 11 AM LT Tai Chi 9 AM TL Knit and Stitch 10 AM CF2 Aqua Zumba 4 PM IP SEPTEMBER 2022 EVENTS LOCATION KEY BL=Building Lobby; BP=Billiard & Ping-Pong Rooms; BR=Blue Room; CF1=Conference Room 1; CF2=Conference Room 2; CR=Card Room; FC=WAL Fitness Center; GZ=Gazebos; IP=Indoor Pool; LB=Library; LD= Loading Dock; LT=Lower Terrace; M=Market; MA=Multi-purpose Area; ME=Meadow; OP=Outdoor Pool; OT=Outdoor Tennis Courts; P=Playground; PA=Picnic Area; PG=Putting Green; PR=Party Room; RC=Racquet Club; TL=Terrace Lounge; TS=Town Square; TV=TV Room; UT=Upper Terrace; VI=Virtual
