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Events & Programs
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Reston
Association has something for everyone. From Ice
Cream Socials to movies at the pool, for all ages.
Join us at one of Reston Association’s many
facilities and see what’s in it for you. For
more information on these events, please call 703-435-6530. |
All
Ages
| Adults | Children | Senior
Events & Trips
Check out what local people of
interest have to talk about. Topics include anything
from cooking demonstrations to stories from war veterans
and
book signings with local authors. Stop by to listen
or sign up to be a future presenter. Reston Presents… is
sponsored by the Reston Association
and the Reston Community Center.
For more information
please contact the Reston Community Center (703)
390-6157
All ages are welcome
Monday, April 14
7pm – 9pm
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Reston Community Center at Lake
Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza
FREE
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family, including the dog, on a leisurely 2 mile,
guided walk on one of Reston’s many paved
pathways. Explore a small part of the 55 miles
of pathways we have in Reston. Wear comfortable
shoes and bring a friend. This walk should take
approximately 65 minutes. A delicious picnic
lunch will await you at the end. |
Reservations required. Call
703-435-6530 to register.
Date & Time
Saturday, April 19
10 am
Start/End Location
Brown’s Chapel
11300 Baron Cameron Ave. |
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Join us to celebrate Reston’s
heritage with a variety of events, crafts,
kids’ activities, musical entertainment and great
festival food.
To volunteer, join the planning
committee, be a sponsor, entertainer, food vendor,
or crafter, call the Festival Information Line at
703-435-7989 or check out www.restonfestival.com.
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Sponsored by State Farm Insurance
After completing
eight checkpoint stations, kids are eligible
to receive their bicyclist license! How many
stations can you complete?
1. Bicycle Inspection
2. Mounting & Dismounting
3. Circling & Changing Direction
4. Straight Line Control
5. Weaving & Maneuvering
6. Stopping Ability
7. Short Radius Turning
8. Slow Speed Control
Join RA, the Reston Bike Club, Fairfax Co.
Community & Recreation Services and Reston
Interfaith for the13th Annual Bicycle Safety
Rodeo!
• Children may bring their own bicycle
and helmet but bikes will be available in order
to complete the
course and earn their license.
• Reservations are not required. |
FREE Bike Fun with the
Reston Association!
Ages
5-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date & Time
Saturday, April 26
Rain date: Sunday, April 27
Ongoing from 1–4 pm
(stop by anytime. Course takes 20 minutes to complete)
Location
Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Rd. |
For further information, or rain cancellation information, please call
703-435-6577
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Spring Cleaning? Sign-up to
sell the surplus in your basement, garage, or attic
or just come by to browse for bargains. 100 families
will be selling a variety of things.
Date: SATURDAY,
MAY 3, 2008 (Rain Date: May 4)
Time: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
Location: Reston Association parking lot, 1930 Isaac
Newton Sq.
Vendor spaces are now SOLD OUT.
Fee:
$20/booth space, RA member
$26/booth space, non-member
TABLES ARE NOT PROVIDED
Booth space = 2 parking spaces
Vendor spaces are now SOLD OUT.
All Sales are Final No refunds unless cancelled due
to rain
For information, please call 703-435-6577
or e-mail Ashleigh@reston.org
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Mark your calendar now for Reston’s
third annual Dance Under the Stars.
Cosponsored by Reston Community Center, Reston Association,
Reston Hospital Center, and Tall Oaks at Reston! Dance
the night away at the Reston Town Center Pavilion with
renowned conductor, Doc Scantlin,
and his live Imperial Palms Orchestra. Tickets go on
sale May 1st at Reston Community Center, Reston Association,
Reston Hospital Center and Tall Oaks at Reston.
Ages: 18 years
and older
Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 7:30 pm–10:30 pm
Location: Reston Town Center outdoor pavilion
Fee:
$20 Adults
18 to 55
$10 Seniors 55+
$25 at the door
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Events | Movies | Trips & Tours
This 10 week class will teach you
how to capitalize on your life experiences by turning
memories into fascinating family stories. The class
facilitator guides weekly discussions of writing topics
with fellow classmates in a supportive and lively setting.
At the end of the program, your stories will be bound
in a book format and given to you as a keepsake. Class
size is limited to 12. Registration is required. Call
703-435-6530 to register.
Dates
Thursdays,
Beginning in March
Time
10 am – 12:30 pm |
Location
Tall Oaks at Reston,
12052 North Shore Drive
Fee
$15 for Reston Residents
$30 for Non-Residents |
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Join friends and neighbors to celebrate
Older Americans Month. This year's celebration
will highlight our local musical talent. Exhibitors
specializing in aging issues will be on-hand for
you to visit with and gather information. Reston
Hospital will also provide numerous health screenings.
This event is cosponsored by Reston Community Center, Reston Association, and
Reston Hospital Center.
For more information please call
703-390-6157. |
55 years and older
Date
Thursday, May 22
Time
11 am–2 pm
Location
Reston Community Center at Hunters
Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Rd. |
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2-4 PM
$5 PAYABLE AT EVENT
- Buying the Appropriate Bike
- The Correct Equipment and Clothing
- How to Fix a Flat
- Basic Bike Safety
- Bike Courtesy
If you are 55 years or older and thinking of getting back into biking or just want to brush up on your current biking skills, join us for this helpful workshop held in the conference room at Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Sq.
Instructor Pat Blackmon, a senior herself at 69, combines her love of cycling and her extensive
experience in senior sports to create a bike touring
company. Pat’s knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm have created a company qualified to bring seniors the joy of touring on bikes.
CLINIC SIZE LIMITED TO 20
REGISTRATION REQUIRED CALL 703-435-6577
Participants may bring their bike to be checked out by the instructor after the lecture!
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The Reston Association,
in cooperation with Reston Town Center Multiplex
Cinemas, presents "Meet
Me at the Movies". Join us on the fourth
Wednesday of each month. Refreshments are provided
and door
prizes are distributed prior to the movie.
Movie
titles are posted below or call 703-435-6577.
Ages: 55 years and older
Click on the
images below
for more detailed movie information
Dates:
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April
23, 2008
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May
28,
2008
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June 25,
2008
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July
23,
2008
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August
27, 2008
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September
24,
2008
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Time:
Doors open at 9:15 am, Show time is 10 am
Location:
Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinemas
Fee: FREE
For
more information, please call (703) 435-6577.
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Reston Association’s
Senior Advisory Committee will take a variety
of trips this year to locations such as the Kennedy
Center, Charles Town Horse Races, D.C. museums
and other local places of interest. Join us as
we spend the day visiting the area’s hot
spots.
For upcoming trips, details,
and to get on our trip mailing list, call 703-435-6577
or e-mail Ashleigh@reston.org.
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Visit this National Historic
Landmark in Leesburg to hear its stories, feel
its history and enjoy a delicious tea. Relive
a piece of Virginia history as we tour the Greek
Revival Manor house and meander through four
acres of gardens and terraces where we will also
find the 1810 greenhouse, the second oldest of
its type in America. After tea, there will be
plenty of time to browse in the Carriage House
Gift Shop, featuring a variety of souvenirs,
unique gifts, books, jewelry, children's items
and home accessories.
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 7
9 am – 3 pm
Bus
Pick-up, Times & Locations
9 am Ledo’s Pizza at Hunters Wood Shopping
Center
9:15 am Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Ln.
9:30 am Lake Anne Fellowship House, 11450 North
Shore Dr.
Fee
$36 Reston Resident
$44 Non-Resident
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Join us for a trip to this
local, working farm for a hayride, a farm house
tour, and to see all the new babies up close.
We will have time for a picnic and to go shopping
at the country store. Pack your lunch and
wear comfortable shoes.
Date & Time
Thursday, April 24
9 am – 2 pm
Bus
Pick-up, Times & Locations
9 am Ledo’s Pizza at Hunters Wood Shopping
Center
9:15 am Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Ln.
9:30 am Lake Anne Fellowship House, 11450 North
Shore Dr.
Fee
$18 Reston Resident
$22 Non-Resident
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Join us for an evening at
the race track to enjoy live thoroughbred horse
racing and play the slots. Or just come have
a nice dinner overlooking the horses.
Date & Time
Thursday, May 15
3:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Bus
Pick-up, Times & Locations
3:30 pm Ledo’s Pizza at Hunters Wood Shopping
Center
3:45 pm Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Ln.
4 pm Lake Anne Fellowship House, 11450 North
Shore Dr.
Fee
$26 Reston Resident
$32/Non-Resident
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This committee,
established by the Reston Association, is charged
with developing and implementing programs to
benefit Reston’s
senior adults. If you have visited Reston Town
Center’s Multiplex Cinemas recently to
see a movie and enjoy coffee and pastries with
friends, then you have seen the work of the Seniors
Advisory Committee firsthand.
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