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WEST WINDS NEWSLETTER FOR GOODWIN HOUSE BAILEY’S CROSSROADS

3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041- www.ghbcresidents.org

Volume 28, Number 40 October 2, 2017

Inside this Issue…

Community Updates

Films for the Week

Inside the Art Center

Community Corner

HCC/AL Programs

Weekly Calendar

Goodwin House

Bailey’s Crossroads

30th ANNIVERSARY

GALA

You are cordially invited to

Goodwin House Bailey’s

Crossroads celebration of 30

years of service. This will be

an elegant evening carefully

crafted to show appreciation

of our legacy and anticipation

of a bright future. Please save

the date for Thursday,

October 26. More details

coming soon!

FROM ELZEVIER TO GOODWIN HOUSE

All are invited to “From Elzevier to Goodwin House” a tribute to the

importance of books in our lives, books that inform us, and those that record

the history of our families. Harry Amos will present a variety of recently

repaired collections of resident books. He has been repairing books since

1941, particularly at the Arlington County Library where he repaired around

3,000 books. During this program, we will also recognize the first graduates

of the “Pointer School of Book Repair”

Join us in the Formal Parlor on Wednesday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. for this

program. Repaired books will be available to view starting at 10:00 a.m. in

the Formal Parlor. Residents are also encouraged to bring an older book of

theirs with a story behind it!

HIDDEN HISTORY OF ARLINGTON COUNTY

Join Author Charlie Clark for a presentation on his newest book on the

History of Arlington County . Monday, October 2, at 3:00 p.m. in the

Auditorium.

Arlington County is a vibrant part of the Washington, D.C., community.

Many notable figures made their home in the area, like Supreme Court

chief justice Warren Burger, General George "Blood 'n' Guts" Patton and a

beauty queen who almost married crooner Dean Martin. The drama of

Virginia's first school integration unfolded in Arlington beginning in the

late 1950s. In the 1960s, two motorcycle gangs clashed in public at a

suburban shopping center. Local author, historian and "Our Man in

Arlington" Charlie Clark uncovers the vivid, and hidden, history of a

capital community.

MOUNT VERNON BAND OKTOBERFEST

CONCERT

Join us for this seasonal performance by the Mount Vernon German Band

on Tuesday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.


Jane Coughran, with her elderly cat Callie, moved into Crossroads apartment 618 from Old Town,

Alexandria, on Wednesday, September 20. Except for a brief time in DC during WWII, she grew up in

California, where she graduated from Berkeley High School in 1956, and from Stanford University in 1960.

She spent her junior year in Spain at the University of Madrid. Although she had a degree in Hispanic-

American Studies, she was offered a job in Rome with an Italian bank and later worked there for an

American company that was building listening sites along the Iron Curtain. In 1964, she returned to the U.S.

to work for Olivetti in New York, developing marketing exhibits for their business machines and traveling

around the country to set up the exhibits. When Olivetti phased out its American subsidiary, she joined Time

Life Books as an historical researcher. Again her job involved much exciting travel. In 1976, the company

relocated to Alexandria, and Jane came with them as a picture editor and writer of illustrated histories until

Time-Life Books closed in 2000. She then worked as a contract writer and volunteered as a docent at Carlyle

House. She is a member of the Armenia Sister City Committee and a volunteer with THIS for Diplomats

(The Hospitality and Information Service), an organization that welcomes foreign diplomats posted in

Washington, DC.

Jane is quite familiar with GHBC, as her parents lived here. She is interested in our various activities,

especially the fitness center, the pool, the game room, and internationally oriented seminars. She enjoys

shooting pool and playing ping pong, although she claims to an expert at neither. She would like to become

involved in an Italian-speaking lunch group. She loves classical and Latin music, musical theater, and books.

She is a big fan of Stanford football.

FITNESS CENTER NEWS

The women’s locker room renovation will begin on Monday, October 2, with completion

anticipated at the end of November. During this time, women in the fitness center will be able to use the

family changing room if a lifeguard is on the pool deck and the clinic and rehabilitation department

bathrooms. It is important that women exit the pool deck area when the lifeguard is scheduled to leave to

keep our community in compliance. We are sorry for this inconvenience. Ladies may wear appropriate

robes or cover-ups over swimsuits to return to apartments to shower given the large number of women

affected by this temporary closure.

Total Body Class- During the fir st week of construction of the women’s locker room, while tile is

removed, Total Body class normally meeting in the Fitness Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

will be held in the auditorium. Some classes that normally meet in the fitness center could be moved to

the aerobics room to reduce interference from construction noise.

Missing Headphones- Have you seen our headphones? We are missing a number of headphones in

the Fitness Center. Please check your apartments to see if you mistakenly wore a set home. We will

continue to keep a few on hand but residents are encouraged to buy their own headphones or ear buds

for sanitary purposes. Most standard headsets will fit the iPods. Unfortunately wireless Bluetooth

devices will only work with your phones. Please address questions about purchasing headphones to

Sherry at ext. 7331.


The deadline for the next issue of West Winds is Tuesday, October 3. Submit all articles by 12 noon via email at [email protected] A list of events, meetings, and classes (with

descriptions) can be found in “Coming Events & Calendars”

A WARM WELCOME OUR NEW CLINICAL PASTORAL

EDUCATION STUDENTS

KeyaRae Yi is an international student from Korea. He is in his third year at

Wesley Theological Seminary in DC and is tracking for ordained pastor in United

Methodist Church. His wife, Hyejung, Namkung is in the field of broadcasting and

currently lives in Korea.

Susan Ashcraft is a native of Houston, Texas and has been a resident of Northern

Virginia since 2000. She was a Houston Police Officer in the 1980’s and a Federal

Agent with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA). Since retirement in 2012, she has been an Associate Pastor for several

churches and volunteers as a Chaplain at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and Fairfax

County Emergency Corps. She is also involved in prison ministry, is on the board

of Kids Konnection, ministers to the homeless and has preached crusades and

ministered throughout Africa. She has a B.A. from the University of Texas and an

Honorary Doctorate from Latin University of Theology. She is single and adores

her dog, Lilly, a therapy dog.

Martin T. Pickett grew up in Eastern North Carolina in a rural community called

Maple Hill. He is married to Angela S. Norman-Pickett who hails from Addis

Abba, Ethiopia. They are the proud parents of three kids Marcia, Solomon, and

Azeb. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He

received his Master’s Degree in Divinity from Shaw University Divinity School.

Martin is excited to be a part of the CPE program at Goodwin house! He prays his

experience will be rewarding for the residents.

Bart Purdy is a native of the Northern Virginia area. He is the pastor of Virginia

Hills Baptist Church in Alexandria, where he has served for 30 years. His wife

Jeannine is a social worker with Fairfax County. His son, Benjamin, is a recent

graduate of Mary Washington University and is preparing for a Peace Corps

assignment to Nicaragua in February. His daughter, Justine, is a sophomore at

Mary Washington where she majors in Business Administration. This is his second

unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Goodwin House.


GREEN TEAM MOVIE - GREAT YELLOWSTONE THAW

Episode 2 of the BBC’s “Great Yellowstone Thaw”

returns us to the spectacular setting of the Rocky

Mountains and verdant valleys where wildlife must

deal with one of the toughest springs on Earth. The

most dramatic event – the thaw – sends a torrent of

meltwater cascading down the mountains, swelling

rivers and lakes. A team of scientists and cameramen

track the animals, observing how they cope. We

actually get inside a beaver lodge where the hungry

young scuffle over twigs and the adults actually wash

the winter bedding. The soft, still downy Great Gray Owl chicks must face a jump of 30 feet from their nest

before their wings are quite ready for flight. Wednesday, October 4, at 7:15 p.m., Auditorium. 2017, 55

minutes.

MEN IN GRIEF TALK WITH DAN DUGGAN

Rev. Dan Duggan has been present with people facing grief as a pastor and professional chaplain for over 40

years. Join him for a presentation on his new book, “Men, Grief, and Solitude-A Different Perspective” He

will share some of his keen insights of the differences between how men and women grieve. He will

introduce the key role of solitude in men’s grief work and healing. Dan has taught and served in

congregations, psychiatric and medical hospitals, hospices, and retirement communities. He is an ordained

Presbyterian minister, a Board Certified Chaplain in the Association of Professional Chaplains, and a

Supervisor in the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education. He is the Director of Chaplaincy for GHBC and

the Director of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) for Goodwin House Incorporate since 2007. All are

welcome to join us for this presentation Thursday, October 5, at 3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

WELCOME GRETA CHRIST, VOLUNTEER

COORDINATOR!

My name is Greta Christ and I am the new Volunteer Coordinator at Goodwin

House Bailey’s Crossroads. I am excited to be a part of GHBC and look forward to

meeting everyone soon! If you are interested in volunteer opportunities and/or you

are in need of a helping hand, please feel free to give me a call. I can be reached at

Ext. 7671 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:00-5:00 p.m.

I have been excited to learn about the many volunteer activities residents have been

involved with. However, I want to make sure all residents receive credit for the

hours they have completed. Since we are reaching the end of the fiscal year, I am

looking to get a final count for all the volunteer hours completed for the period of

(November 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017). I have created an Annual Volunteer Log that I will

distribute this week to help you keep track. Extras will be available on my desk. Please make sure to submit

your Annual Volunteer Log to the volunteer office by Friday, October 6.


The group studying the Old Testament book of Exodus will meet on Monday, October 2, at 3:30 p.m. in

the Top of the West. We will be looking at chapters 2 and 3. All are welcome, bring your bible.

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebration - Come join us for Champagne and Cheesecake as we celebrate the 20 GHBC Residents and 5 GHA Residents who participated in the Northern Virginia Senior

Olympics. Hear stories from the participants. Tuesday, October 3, at 3:00 p.m. in the Rotunda.

The WhatNot Shop will sell greetings cards of all types, except Chr istmas Cards, in the Rotunda on

Wednesday, October 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The price of ordinary greetings cards will be the

usual 10 cents per card. There will also be a very limited number of unusual, handmade and sometimes

three dimensional cards available at prices according to the size of each card. Come early for best

selection. Also available on Wednesday, October 4, will be picture frames of all sizes and finishes at

clearance prices. These vary in size from very small (2 x 2) to large (8 x 10) and in a variety of finishes.

Christmas cards will be sold in the Rotunda in ear ly November . Watch for details of this sale in

West Winds when the exact date is determined.

National Museum of African American History and Culture Trip- Good news! We’ve acquired 16

timed entry tickets for a trip to the museum on Wednesday, October 18. We will be taking both the

GHBC Bus and the Subaru. Please note: due to anticipated popularity we will be choosing attendees by

lottery selection for this specific trip. Signups will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, in the

Resident Business Center and will end at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5. Lottery results of

selected attendees will be posted at 12 noon on Friday, October 6. This will be the first of many trips to

the museum. We appreciate your patience as tickets are gradually released by the museum. Please read

the signup sheet carefully.

TUESDAY MOVIE- MINIK: THE LOST ESKIMO- This episode of the PBS series provides a provocative look at the collision of race, culture and the burgeoning science of anthropology as it recounts the

life of Minik, a Greenland Inuit who came to America in 1897 courtesy of explorer Robert Peary. Considered

an uncommon species at the time, 7-year-old Minik and four other Eskimos were taken to New York City for

study at the American Museum of Natural History. Tuesday, October 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Media Room. 1

hour, 2006.

WEDNESDAY GREAT COURSES- THE WORLDS GREATEST CHURCHES

In The World’s Greatest Churches, you’ll come to understand the architecture, art, and theology of some of

the world’s most beautiful buildings, as they express Christian spirituality across an astounding range of

cultures and periods. Wednesday, October 4, at 3:00 p.m. in the Media Room (12 week series)

SATURDAY EVENING MOVIE: THE BIG STICK

After meeting at a stand-up comedy show, funnyman Kumail and graduate student Emily embark on a

romance. But as the expectations of his strict Muslim family create conflict between the couple, their

relationship begins to crumble. Saturday, October 7, at 7:15 p.m. in the Auditorium. Rated R 2017, 2 hours.

UPCOMING FILMS

NOTES FOR THE WEEK


COMMUNITY CORNER

How many of us know what a porte cochere is? While completing the construction on the

Pointe and main entrance at GHBC, these two French words kept coming up. They would

roll off Linda’s tongue as if we would all know what she was talking about. Well, it turns

out she was referring to our front entrance. You see, a porte cochere (“coach door” in

English…pronounced (port.kor’jer/) is in Western architecture, either of two elements found in large

private or public buildings, popular in the Renaissance era. It was originally an entrance or a gateway to a

building large enough to permit large coaches to be driven through it. These gateways are common

features of homes and palaces built during the reigns of Kings Louis X1V and XV of France. Later, the

term was applied to a porch roof built over the driveway of an entrance to a building. This roof had to be

high enough to accommodate a large carriage or other wheeled vehicles since its purpose is to provide

shelter for those getting into or out of the vehicle. Aren’t we fortunate to be able to get into or out of any

means of transportation without worrying about getting wet! I have just proven to myself, and perhaps to some of you, that we are never too old to learn!

Dottie Moser, Resident

Special Announcement: There is still availability to go to the Portrait Gallery to view the exhibition One

Life: Sylvia Plath. The trip takes place this Wednesday, October 4. The bus departs GHBC at 10:45 a.m. and

departs the museum at 1:15 p.m. The sign-up sheet is in the Business Center.

Monday, October 2

10:00 a.m. Color School Painting Come join us and learn about the Washington Color School. This class

is inspired by Alma Thomas. She was an African American expressionist who spent the majority of her life in

the Washington DC area. She was also an influential member of the Washington Color School, an abstract art

movement in the 1950 and 1960’s. George Washington University Art Center Intern Destinee Johnson will

lead the class in a fun Color School painting.

1:00 p.m. Art Film – Washington Arts Scene in the 1960’s This Smithsonian round table lecture took

place on January 12, 2017. Join Benjamin Forgey, independent art critic, Jean Lawlor Cohen, consulting

curator, Jack Rasmussen, director and curator of the Katzen Arts Center, and Paul Richard, Washington Post

Art Critic for a lively conversation about the Washington cultural landscape of the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Tuesday, October 3

10:00 a.m. Ceramic Jewelry Making Create beautiful ceramic plates inspired by the ar tists of the

Washington Color School. These colorful patterned plated medallions will become beautiful necklaces,

bracelets and pendants!

1:00 p.m. – Color School Painting – Continue to explore the techniques and colors of the Washington

Color School painters.

Wednesday, October 4

10:45 a.m. Art Trip-Portrait Gallery – The bus depar ts GHBC promptly at 10:45 a.m. and will depar t

the museum at 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, October 5

2:00 p.m. Wood Carving – Joel and Mike are our master wood carvers, and they are ready to get you started

on a creative wood carving project! This class is suited to both the beginner and advanced student. Friday, October 6

10:00 a.m. – Watercolor Class with Sandra Hill


ASSISTED LIVING EVENTS

Monday, October 2

10:45 Exercise with Joann

11:15 Chaplain Visits

12:30 Conversation Starters

2:00 Activity Cart

3:30 Snacks on Wheels

Tuesday, October 3


1:00 Veteran’s Committee (TOW)

2:30 Floor games with HCC

2:30 Cappuccinos’

3:00 Room Visits

7:30 Mount Vernon Oktoberfest concert (AUD)



2:00 Bingo

2:00 Perspectives on the News (SS)

4:00 Sudoku with Brittany (HCC)

4:00 Music with Bob & Anne

Thursday, October 5

10:45 Exercise with Leslie

11:15 Art with Anthony

12:00 Table Trivia

2:00 1:1 with Kim and Amanda

2:30 Cappuccinos’

3:00 Men in Grief talk (AUD)

4:45 Piano with Dot

Friday, October 6

10:30 Michael Calhoun

10:30 Service Project for Arlington Food bank

(HCC)

10:45 Exercise with Leslie

11:30 Show Tune Extravaganza

1:30 Netflix Movie

2:15 Hot Apple Cider

3:00 Video music hour

Saturday, October 7

9:30 Shabbat (Formal Parlor)

11:00 Activity Cart

1:00 Saturday at the Opera (MR))

2:00 Bingo

3:00 Afternoon Movie

7:15 Movie: The Big Sick (AUD)

Sunday, October 8

10:00 Catholic Communion (TOW)

10:30 Holy Eucharist (CH)

10:45 AM UUCA Fellowship (Board Room)

11:15 AM UUCA Service (Board Room)

1:15 Sunday Service (HCC)

HEALTH CARE CENTER

EVENTS

Monday, October 2

10:30 Bible Study

11:00 Chair Exercise

2:30 Small Art Group

4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzles

Tuesday, October 3

10:30 October Monthly Gazette

11:00 Chair Zumba

2:00 Hydration Visits

Pet Visits w/ Charley the Dog

4:00 It’s Jeopardy!


10:30 -11:30 Morning Art Therapy

Group

3:30 Afternoon Conversations in

Households

4:00 Sudoku Group

Thursday, October 5

10:15-11:30 Art w/ Anthony in the Art

Center

2:30 Afternoon Snacks 1:1 Visits

4:00 BINGO

Friday, October 6

10:30 Service Project for Arlington

Food Bank

11:15 Piano Music w/ Michael Calhoun

3:30 Wine on Wheels

Saturday, October 7

10:30 Morning Word Games

11:00 Chair Exercise

4:00 Crafting Corner

Sunday, October 8

10:30 Daily Chronicle

1:15 HCC Sunday Service

3:30 Puzzles & Games


MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 Total Body, Auditorium., 9:00 a.m. Total Body, Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. Aqua Jam and Tone, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Color School Painting, Art Center , 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. Memoirs, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. Brain-Body-Balance $, 11:15 a.m. Chair Fit, Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m. Art Film: Washington Arts Scene, Media Room, 1:00 p.m. Scrabble, Game Room, 2:00 p.m. History of Arlington Presentation and Book Talk, Auditorium, 3:00 p.m. Book of Exodus, Top of the West, 3:30 p.m. Mexican Dominoes, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. S.A.I.L., Fitness Center , 10:00 a.m. Water Balance, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Ceramic Jewelry Making, Ar t Center , 10:00 a.m. Pilates Video, 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi, Aerobics Room, 11:30 a.m. Shopping Shuttle, Departs at 11:30 a.m. Color School Painting, Art Center , 1:00 p.m. Veterans Committee Mtg., Top of the West, 1:00 p.m. Knit for Kids, Art Center, 1:30 p.m. Matinee: Lost Eskimo, Media Room, 2:00 p.m. Line Dance Class, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. Wii Bowling, Aerobics Room, 3:00 p.m. Senior Olympics Celebration, Rotunda, 3:00 p.m. Newcomers et al., Formal Par lor , 4:00 p.m. Poker Game, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Mount Vernon Band Oktoberfest Concert, Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Total Body Express, Aerobics Room, 8:15 a.m. Total Body, Auditorium, 9:00 a.m. Total Body, Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 10:00 a.m. H2O Fitness, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Brain-Body-Balance $, 10:00 a.m. Portrait Gallery Trip, Depar ts at 10:45a.m. Contemplative Worship, Smith Study, 11:00 a.m. Greeting Card Sale, Rotunda, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Art Photography, Ar t Center , 1:00 p.m. Nordic Walking- Canceled Goodwin Players, Board Room, 1:30 p.m. Perspectives on the News, Smith Study, 2:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 -CONTINUED

From Elzevier to Goodwin House Book Presentation, Formal Parlor, 2:00 p.m. Great Courses: Churches, Media Room, 3:00 p.m. Green Team Movie, Auditor ium, 7:15 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 Get Started, Fitness Center, 9:00 a.m. Pilates Mat, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m. S.A.I.L., Fitness Center , 10:00 a.m. WhatNot Shop Donations, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Chair Fit, Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m. Rosary Group, Chapel, 12:30 p.m. Fitness Committee, Formal Par lor , 12:30 p.m. PWR Moves, Aerobics Room, 1:15 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 1:30 p.m. Line Dance Class, Aerobics Room, 2:00 p.m. Joy of Music, Media Room, 2:00 p.m. Wood Carving, Art Center, 2:00 p.m. Men in Grief Talk, Auditor ium, 3:00 p.m. Contemplative Worship, Chapel, 4:30 p.m. Scrabble, Top of the West, 7:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, Card Room, 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Total Body, Auditorium , 9:00 a.m. Total Body, Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m. Health Committee Mtg., Top of the West, 10:00 a.m. Aqua Jam and Tone, Pool, 10:00 a.m. Watercolor Class, Ar t Center , 10:00 a.m. Brain Body Balance $, 10:00 a.m. Drawing Class, Art Center, 10:00 a.m. Giant Shuttle, Depar ts at 11:30 a.m. Encore Chorale, Auditor ium, 1:00 p.m. Happy Hour, BC Lounge, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Poker Game, Game Room, 7:00 p.m. Mah Jongg, Card Room, 7:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Shabbat Service, Formal Par lor , 9:30 a.m. Croquet, Front Yard, 10:00 a.m. Opera Afternoon, Media Room, 1:00 p.m. Rummikub! Game Room, 2:00 p.m. Movie: The Big Stick, Auditor ium, 7:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 Community Coffee Hour, 10:00 a.m. Catholic Communion, Top of the West, 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 10:30 a.m. UUCA Fellowship, Board Room, 10:45 a.m. UUCA Service, Board Room, 11:15 a.m. Compline Service, Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

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