2024 Fall Activity Guide

G.S. Library Book Club This program meets on the first Thursday of each month. Check out the book of the month from the staff office (or from the leader.) Read and return to discuss at the monthly meeting. Instructor: Gum Spring Library. Th 10:30-11:30am 9/5 Free 129621-01 Th 10:30-11:30am 10/3 Free 129621-02 Th 10:30-11:30am 11/7 Free 129621-03 Memoir Writing Ashburn Librarian leads this monthly memoir writing group at Dulles South Senior Center. Instructor: Ashburn Library. Tu 10:00-11:00am 9/10 Free 129622-01 Tu 10:00-11:00am 10/8 Free 129622-02 Tu 10:00-11:00am 11/12 Free 129622-03 Medicare Counseling Sign up to meet 1-1 with one of Loudoun County’s Area Agency on Aging VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) counselors to discuss Medicare questions and get advice from a non- biased source. Health insurance can be confusing. In person visits on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Sign up in person at the front desk or via phone 571-258-3883, no online registrations available. W 9:00am-12:00pm 9/25 Free 129641-01 W 9:00am-12:00pm 10/23 Free 129641-02 W 9:00am-12:00pm 11/27 Free 129641-03 Korean Computer Class Learn computer skills in a classroom environment with volunteer instructor, in Korean language. Class does not meet the first week of each month. Instructor: David L. No Class 9/5, 10/3, 11/7 Th 10:30-11:30am ongoing Free 929617-01 Teen Tech Help Computer help for beginners and more. If you are interested in learning how to use your phone, computer, or tablet to its fullest capacity, get help from different volunteers. Call the center to set up an appointment. Instructor: High School Student Volunteers Sa 9:00-11:30am ongoing Free 929618-01 E-Comment Seniors can record a 2-minute video message to the Board of Supervisors for their review. See Trish Mock, manager. W 12:30-1:00pm ongoing Free 929699-01 Guest Speakers Check monthly newsletter for guest speaker presentations on a variety of topics. See monthly newsletter for date, time and topic. Times vary Dates vary Free 929698-01

Origami Instructor Minesh Z. introduces paper folding to create basic shapes through complex multi-step folding to create beautiful projects. Twice weekly meetings build upon your individual skill level. Leave each class meeting with a new skill set and a yearning to create more! Monthly material fee of $2 or sign up for all three months for $5. Instructor: Minesh No Class 11/5 Tu & Th 10:30-11:30am 9/3-11/26 $5 129610-01 Tu & Th 10:30-11:30am 9/3-9/26 $2 129610-02 Tu & Th 10:30-11:30am 10/1-10/31 $2 129610-03 Tu & Th 10:30-11:30am 11/7-11/26 $2 129610-04 Knit ‘N’ Stitch Club Bring your own supplies. Interested in learning to knit, crochet, or sew? Help is available from volunteer instructors. Instructor: Uta R., Susan D. or Cathy D. No Class 11/5 or 11/28. Tu, Th 11:00am-2:00pm ongoing Free 929630-01 DSSC Rock Band-Loud ‘N’ Clear With inspiration by Dolly Parton being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a small group of instrumentalists decided to form a rock band at the Dulles South Senior Center. The band will include electric guitarists (lead and rhythm), bass guitarist, keyboardist and drummer. Other instruments may be added later, including brass and woodwinds. We will focus on rock and roll songs from the 1950’s, 1960’s up to popular songs today. Instructor: Don G. No Class 11/28 W 1:00-2:00pm ongoing Free 929634-01 Ukulele Club Interested in learning to play the ukulele? Come try it out. Bring your own ukulele or ukulele is available for use on a limited basis for a small fee. Cost of this program goes towards printing material. Players can choose to waive the fee and print at home. Instructor: Don G. Th 1:00-2:00pm 9/5-11/21 $15 129614-01 Beginner Ukulele Have you ever wanted to learn to play a musical instrument and become part of a band? Join us at 2:00 pm (after the Dulles South Strummers) and learn the basic chords of the ukulele. By being able to play a few simple chords, it will open up hundreds of songs that you can play and sing. Lessons are free. We have a few loaner ukuleles for a nominal fee. Instructor: Don G. No Class 11/28. Th 2:00-3:00pm ongoing Free 929633-01 Poetry & Song Recitation This weekly meet up welcomes everyone from any country or any language to practice/recite songs or poems. Sign up with organizers to perform. Organizers: Jagdish J. and Bushan B F 10:15-11:30am ongoing Free 929632-01

SOCIALIZING & ENTERTAINMENT

FINE ARTS

Congregate Meal Program Meals in a group setting. Age 55-59, $4.00. Age 60+ meals by donation, suggested amount of at least $1.00 per meal. Must request lunch before 12:00pm, the business day before, by calling 703-771- 5874. No online registration available! No program 9/2, 10/14, 11/5, 11/28. M-F 12:00-12:30pm ongoing Donation 929600-01 D.L. Shopping Trips to Dulles Landing or local grocery stores. Shops including Walmart, Ross, Dick’s, Home Goods and more. Call the center for

Scrapbooking Drop in and get assistance with your scrapbooking project from Patti or just come for the company. Bring your own tools, or just your photos. Scrapbooks ($10) and page material ($1) are also available to purchase. Instructor: Patti B. M 10:00am-3:00pm 9/9 Free 129601-01 M 10:00am-3:00pm 10/TBD Free 129601-02 M 10:00am-3:00pm 11/TBD Free 129601-03

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