senior centers is required. Lunch and bus transportation are included in the fee. Location: Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve M 10:00am-1:30pm 12/22 $15 244616-01 Traveling Naturalist Turtle Program Meet and get to know some turtles from around the area up close and personal at the Ashburn Senior Center as Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park naturalist shares information about habitats, species and more. Entry fee is $3. Membership at one of the Loudoun County senior centers is required. Online or in person registration available. M 10:00-11:00am 1/12 $3 244617-01
Lunch & Music Enjoy live music from the One Man Dan Band during lunch. No online registration! You must sign up for lunch by calling 571-258-3407 before 12:00 pm at least one business day in advance. Tu 12:00-1:00pm 12/30 Free 230604-01 Tu 12:00-1:00pm 1/27 Free 230604-02 Tu 12:00-1:00pm 2/24 Free 230604-03 Beginner Watercolor Learn basic watercolor techniques with Michelle. All materials provided. You must sign up before 12:00 pm on Friday, January 2nd. F 10:15-11:45am 1/9-1/30 $55 230659-01
Intermediate Tai Chi More advanced and faster paced exercises. Must have previous Tai Chi experience or speak with the instructor prior to attending. No registration required. Tu 10:00-11:00am Ongoing Free 930623-02
Out On The Town Join us for scenic drives, picnics, farmers’ markets, and other outings about town. There is a small cost for transportation that varies with distance. All activities are self-pay. Please check the monthly newsletter on the Ashburn Senior Center website for more information. Sign up at the front desk in person or call. M-F 10:00am-1:30pm Ongoing 944630-01 Shopping Spree Shop local area stores like Walmart, Leesburg Premium Outlets, Patel Brothers and more. There is a small cost for transportation that varies with distance. All shopping is self-pay. Sign up at the front desk. Please check the monthly newsletter on the Ashburn Senior Center website for dates and locations. M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Ongoing 944631-01 ASC Learns Guest speakers, including dieticians, nurses and others provide information on a variety of topics to help keep us informed and engaged. No registration necessary. Please check the monthly newsletter on the Ashburn Senior Center website for speakers, topics and dates. M-F 10:00-11:00am Ongoing Free 944632-01 Enjoy the sounds of the season with this festive performance conducted by Mary Ann East. Light refreshments included. Purchase tickets at the front desk or online. Th 3:00pm-4:00pm 12/11 $3 244614-01 Middleburg Holiday Lunch & Stroll Experience the cozy, holiday warmth of a small town right in our backyard. Join us as we travel to Middleburg to shop and stroll around town. Lunch is on your own at one of the many local restaurants. Fee includes round trip transportation. Membership at one of the Loudoun County senior centers is required. Online or in person registration available. F 10:00am-1:30pm 12/19 $3 244615-01 Winter Wreaths & S’mores By The Campfire Join the staff at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve to utilize natural materials to make your own evergreen wreath. When the work is done, enjoy s’mores, hot cider and cocoa around the campfire (weather permitting). Online or in person registration available. Membership at one of the Loudoun County SOCIAL & SPECIAL EVENTS Encore Chorale Of Ashburn Holiday Concert
SPORTS & GAMES Bingo Monthly themed bingo. W 1:00-2:00pm
12/17 1/26 2/18
$1 $1 $1
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Music Club Enjoy musical trivia, sing-alongs, Name That Tune and more. Tu 10:00-11:00am Ongoing Free
CARVER SENIOR CENTER 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville, VA 20132 571-258-3400 • loudoun.gov/Carver
Brain Games Attendees are challenged with visual puzzles and group solved word games. Expect plenty of wisecracks and banter! No registration needed. Th 10:00-11:00am Ongoing Free 930609-01 Cornhole Indoor cornhole, new players always welcome! No registration needed. Tu 10:00-11:30am Ongoing Free 930610-01 Ping Pong New players welcome, paddles and extra ping pong balls available for use. No registration needed. W 9:00-11:30am Ongoing Free 930611-01 Pickleball Single court, indoor pickleball played round robin style. Must have an active senior center membership to play! No registration needed. Tu, Th 2:00-4:45pm Ongoing Free 930614-01 W 2:15-4:45pm Ongoing Free 930614-02 Sa 8:00-11:45am Ongoing Free 930614-03 Beginner Bridge Learn to play bridge, experienced players also welcome! No registration needed. Tu 1:00-4:00pm Ongoing Free 930615-01
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FITNESS & HEALTH Blood Pressure Check Free blood pressure checks and advice from an Inova Health representative. 4th Thursday of the month. No online registration. Th 10:00-11:30am 1/22 Free 230631-02 Th 10:00-11:30am 2/26 Free 230631-03 Balance & Stability Improve your balance and overall fitness with this upbeat class suitable for all fitness levels. Exercises may be done seated or standing. No registration needed. Video instruction on Wednesdays and afternoon sessions. M,W,F 10:30-11:15am Ongoing Free 930601-01 M, F 3:15-4:00pm Ongoing Free 930601-02 W 1:00-1:45pm Ongoing Free 930601-03 Slow & Easy Line Dance Relaxed line dancing for those with mobility limitations. Th 11:15-11:45am Ongoing Free 930603-01 Qigong The gentle practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness during a series of standing movements. No registration needed. M,W,F 10:00-11:00am Ongoing Free 930604-01 Beginner Line Dance For those with no previous line dancing experience. Learn 2 to 3 new dances per class in a slow paced and welcoming environment. No registration needed. Th 1:00-2:00pm Ongoing Free 930605-01 Intermediate Line Dance Continuation of the beginner line dance class. Learn 3 to 5 dances per class. Must have previous line dancing experience. Instruction by Carolyn. No registration needed. M 1:00-2:00pm Ongoing Free 930606-01 Advanced Line Dance Faster paced line dancing, must have previous line dancing experience. Instruction by Dick Sherman. No registration needed. M & Th 2:00-3:00pm Ongoing Free 930607-01 Beginner Tai Chi Slow motion routines practiced in a group to promote strength, balance, & flexibility. New students welcome! Tu 9:00-10:00am Ongoing Free 930608-01
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm • Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm Christmas, 12/24 (noon)-12/26, Closed New Year’s Day, 1/1 Open with limited services, including no bus or meal programs, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/19, Presidents’ Day 2/16 facebook.com/CarverSeniorCenter
SENIOR MEMBERSHIP & PROGRAMS Ages 55+ Senior members and program participants may purchase twelve- month memberships or attend on a drop-in basis. Please note some activities are not open for drop-ins. The cost of many activities is included in the membership or drop-in fee. Any additional fees will be noted in the activity listing. Memberships are processed Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00pm. Membership fee: $36 resident, $54 non- resident, $3 drop-in fee. All classes/activities are subject to change. ARTS & MUSIC Acrylic Painting Create a monthly themed painting with acrylics in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. All materials provided and open to all ability levels. Sa 9:30-11:30am 12/13 $12 230610-01 Sa 9:30-11:30am 1/17 $12 230610-02 Sa 9:30-11:30am 2/21 $12 230610-03 Arts & Handwork Club Bring your paintings, knitting, stitching and art projects for open studio time. *Due to lack of proper ventilation no oil painting or other harmful fumes materials allowed!* Open to all levels, no materials provided. Registration not required. W 1:00-3:00pm Ongoing Free 930622-01 Paint Your Own Pottery Paint a pre-made ceramic piece. Pieces will be fired off-site and available for pick-up the following week. All materials provided, no previous experience required. M 1:00-3:00pm 12/1 $15 230798-01 M 1:00-3:00pm 1/26 $15 230798-02 M 1:00-3:00pm 2/23 $15 230798-03 Ukulele Jam Session Laid back group play. Other instruments and vocalists welcome! F 1:00-3:00pm Ongoing Free 930618-01
Party Bridge For more experienced bridge players. No registration needed. M, Th 1:00-4:00pm Ongoing Free
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Puzzles & Adult Coloring Word Puzzles, brain teasers, & coloring pages. Materials provided. No registration needed. M-F 9:00-10:00am Ongoing Free 930612-01
Board Games & Cards Scrabble, Dominoes, Uno, & more! No registration needed. M-F 1:00-4:45pm Ongoing Free
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EDUCATIONAL Services For Seniors
Loudoun County’s Area Agency on Aging Case Manager offers advice on area resources and services for seniors. In person visits on the first Monday of the month, also available by phone during normal business hours. Sign up by phone or at the front desk. No online registration. M 9:00am-10:30am 12/1 Free 230623-01
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