Program Descriptions

PROGRAMS

Chinese Painting - Around 12 people participate in this group each week. Some of the group members have been taking Chinese painting for over 15 years! Everyone works at his/her own pace and on whatever project they have chosen. Experience in Chinese painting is required. Please bring your own supplies.

Current Events - Sessions are led by a professional facilitator and built upon the personal experience and knowledge of the participants. This course is a discussion of the current issues of the day including politics, economy, health care, technology, local, state and national electors/candidates, scientific breakthroughs, foreign affairs, and general cultural issues. Sessions are led by a professional facilitator and built upon the personal experience and knowledge of the participants.

Books & Tea - NEW TIME! Join Mary Wolf for a lively discussion focused on the past month's discussion even if you haven't read the book and stay for the refreshments!

Halloween Party - Wednesday, October 25, 10:30 a.m. - This will be a building wide event where we all come together to join in on the fun. There will be activities, photo booth, and of course your costume! Enjoy entertainment and being a participant in the show. See you there!

Dollmakers - A friendly group that makes teaching dolls for area hospitals to use with their young patients. Doctors first demonstrate on the doll so the child will be more comfortable with their up coming procedure. The child then keeps their very own teaching doll.

History with Real Professors - Returned back to Lincolnia! Get a unique and rewarding view of world history by immersing yourself in the fascinating story of the discoveries, inventions, upheavals, and ideas that shaped the modern world. Join our own Bill Deary for a 30 minute video then discussion.

Machine Knitters - Learn new skills at workshops and learn techniques from others. Demonstration machine provided.

Experienced machine knitters are welcome. Please stop by the group to inquire.

Mahjong - The Mahjong game is an ancient Chinese tile game and is similar to the Western “Gin Rummy” game. There is a diversified range of Mahjong that uses pretty parallel basic rules, but different scoring and different plans, special hands, and tile combination. It consists of 144 tiles plus a wind indicator (4) and 3 dice. Mahjong is also called a solitaire game due to the resemblance. Most doctors in China call Mahjong the best way to prevent Alzheimers Disease.

Quilting Group - Lou Phelps will assist in determining individual and group interests. She has suggested projects such as small quilts, customized pillowcases, pillows, aprons, and placemats to name a few. Each person is asked to bring a shoe box to the next meeting with their name on the box to store their individual supplies. We are collecting donations of scraps of 100% cotton fabric; various colors of 100% cotton

thread; straight pins; 1 ½ inch safety pins; and scissors. If sewing is not your forte then there will be many areas where you can contribute to the projects such as ironing, cutting patterns, and pinning fabric.

CLASSES

Aerobics - This class is high impact aerobics designed for seniors. The class includes weight bearing, warm-ups, resistance training, balance, coordination, flexibility, and stamina. Participants should bring a mat for floor exercise and a set of two or three pound weights. Dynabands and towels will be used and can be purchased from the instructor.

Ballroom with Technique - Ballroom Dancing is for all who wish to participate. It is music of “sentimental forties,” i.e. foxtrot, rumba, waltz, cha cha, swing, triple swing, mamba, bosa nova, Viennese waltz, and special requests. This is an excellent opportunity for those taking ballroom dance lessons to have an opportunity to practice at a reasonable cost.

Beginning Ballroom - Join Adam as he introduces the fundamentals of Ballroom Dance for beginners and those wishing to brush up on fundamentals.

Breathe & Stretch Workshop - NEW TIME! Staff will lead students through seated gentle yoga poses concluded with a guided meditation.

Line Dance with Joan - Get ready to shake a tail feather as Joan has lots of energy and will keep you going nonstop! This class is designed for beginners and advanced students alike.

Line Dance with Kat - Kat spans decades of music in order to teach popular line dances. From Michael Jackson to Psy, she will show dances that are done at the biweekly Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association gathering here at Lincolnia Senior Center.

Line Dance with Susie - Susie leads a powerful line dance class with both old and new steps. This class is geared towards intermediate/advanced line dancers. You certainly will be sweating!

SAIL - There are up to 20 participants in each class and exercises can be done standing or sitting. The class includes aerobics, balance exercises, strength training with wrist and ankle weights, and stretching exercises. Classes are led by certified leaders who have attended training specific to leading SAIL classes for older adults. SAIL has been approved by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) (previously known as the Administration on Aging) as an evidence-based program. The SAIL exercise class is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older that meets three times per work for one hour. There are up to 20 participants in each class and exercises can be done standing or sitting. The class includes aerobics, balance exercises, strength training with wrist and ankle weights, and stretching exercises. Classes are led by certified leaders who have attended training specific to leading SAIL classes for older adults. SAIL has been approved by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) (previously known as the Administration on Aging) as an evidence-based program.

Spanish Conversation Group - This group happily accepts new members who want to expand their knowledge of the Spanish language. All levels welcome.

Sunday Tea Dance - Join fellow ballroom dancers for a DJ dance. Tango, waltz, foxtrot, and the hokey pokey are all among the dances enjoyed by all. $2 at the door.

Tai Chi - MEETS AT MASON DISTRICT GOVERNMENT CENTER. This is an excellent class for stress relief. Tai Chi is a healthy, non-impact exercise and effective martial art. It features slow and graceful movements suitable for producing and aintaining general physical fitness and overall health. You must register

for this class at Lincolnia Senior Center beforehand.

Tap - This group is better known as the Snappy Tappers and is designed for the more advanced tap dancer. Anne Renninger has been a volunteer instructor for this class for 22 years and the group has performed over 300 times. In this class you will learn routines to perform across Fairfax County and

Northern Virginia.

Tuesday Ballroom Dance - Join fellow ballroom dancers for a DJ dance. Tango, waltz, foxtrot, and the hokey pokey are all among the dances enjoyed by all. $2 at the door or sign up for the session. (SUSPENDED)

Zumba Gold - Zumba classes create a party like atmosphere that is incredibly fun, different, is so easy to follow, that EVERYONE of any age can do it!

MEETINGS

Advisory Council - Elected representatives meet once a month to discuss issues concerning Lincolnia Senior Center. Any participant or community member is welcome and encouraged to be present at this monthly meeting.