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WEST WINDS July 6, 2020

Inside this Issue… Community News and

Updates

Community Corner

Chaplaincy News

Picnic in the Park

Channel 2 Listings

Let’s Get Fit Together

Inside the Art Center

HCC/AL Programs

WEST WINDS NEWSLETTER FOR GOODWIN HOUSE BAILEY’S CROSSROADS

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

Volume 31, Number 28 July 6, 2020

THE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES IS PROUD TO PRESENT

Outdoor Concert Series presents

The Gem Fatales

Tuesday, July 7, at 3:00 p.m. in the Front Lawn

Live Stream to Channel 2 at 3:00 p.m.

These dynamic divas of disco are ready to put on a show for Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads! Three of the hottest vocalists is in the DC area join together to form a 70’s disco group like you’ve never seen before. Their show consists of sensational dance moves while singing some of the best

songs from the disco era.

Limited seating outside or enjoy from the comfort of your home/balcony for the best view in the house, Channel 2!

GHBC COMMUNITY MEETING

Our next Community Meeting will be broadcast on Channel 2 and linked to the GHBC resident website at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13. It will feature an update by Justin Carwile and an opportunity to get to know our new Art Center Coordinator, Adrienne Wyman, who will offer an art class by way of introduction. Art Welch and Justin Carwile, who do not normally—or ever— “do art” will be the two students physically present in the class. So that everyone who wishes can join the class from the privacy of his/her home, materials will be available to pick up in the Art Center on Friday, July 10.

Showcasing a class like this would not be possible were we able to meet as a community in the auditorium. Please take advantage of this opportunity. Pick up your materials in the Art Center on Friday, July 10, and tune in on a


COMMUNITY CORNER

Last week we were invited to a Town Hall meeting on our GHBC Channel 2. This monthly meeting with the Executive Director has a history that is interesting to share. When

Goodwin House West was beginning its legacy, the then Executive Director, David Burke, invited residents to a Fireside Chat and named it “High Tea”. He would meet with a few residents in the old living room and offer coffee or tea during an informal chat. As the number of residents grew and Linda Lateana assumed the role of Executive Director, the “High Tea” was moved to the Atrium, then to the Top of the West. When attendance outgrew that space, it was moved to the Auditorium. The importance of having this monthly meeting was obvious to Linda. The idea of a High Tea was kept in that sweets, coffee and tea were still served. Justin Carwile, now Executive Director, is equally committed to continuing these gatherings.

One of the requests by resident groups involved in providing ideas for additional use of technology at GHBC, was that the Council Meetings and the Town Hall be easily available to all residents by televising them on our in-house Channel 2. Thus, those who were physically or otherwise unable to come to the Auditorium, could be kept informed and involved. Guess what? This is exactly what we are trying to do now! It is certainly not how we want it to be (with distancing and masks), but we are constantly being challenged to learn how to keep our communications open under much less than desirable circumstances. Let’s be sure and keep ourselves aware of the opportunities to participate and to be informed. The day will come when you can sit next to your fellow residents and raise your voice in unison. Until then, in the meantime, watch Channel 2, use our website daily, and keep in touch!

Dottie Moser, Resident

COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES

WEAR YOUR MASKS

We keep trying to emphasized the importance of using masks whenever you leave you apartments, as well as the fact that your wearing the mask protects others around you. You are protecting others in the community, and you depend on their mask wearing to protect you.

Remember to wash your cloth mask every day you wear it. You can hand wash your cloth mask or just throw it in the washing machine. Hot water and soap will kill the virus. Remember to wear your mask over your nose and mouth at all times when in public areas.

HAPPY HOUR WEDNESDAYS

Enjoy your drinks on the Bistro Patio while listening to the sweet sounds of Guitarist David Andrew Smith.

Each Wednesday in July, David will be playing on the Bistro Patio from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Grab a friend and a drink from the BC Lounge and soak in the summer sun. Have a song request? Email it to Elizabeth Whitehouse at [email protected]

Weather Permitting

mailto:[email protected]


CHAPLANCY AND CPE NEWS

DAILY SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONALS/REFLECTIONS FROM CPE

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students continue to offer daily spiritual devotionals/reflections through the summer. Tune in to Channel 2 at 11:30 a.m. Monday – Friday to see them. Catch up with the videos you may have missed by going to the resident website. Links to each video are posted on the GHBC Resident Website under Spiritual Life/Clinical Pastoral Education Program and Coming Events. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds. We hope you enjoy getting to know them.

CPE STUDENTS - ONE-ON-ONE VISITS

CPE Students are now able to visit with some residents, one-on-one, outside, at a distance. After getting to know many of you over the telephone, the students are very much looking forward to connecting in-person. If you want to connect in person, please email Liz Pomerleau, the Director of GH CPE, at [email protected].

SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMITTEE

GHBC Chapel Offerings and Spiritual Life Support Many thanks to the many generous residents, staff members, and family members who contribute to the GHBC Chapel Fund, whether to “Chapel Donations” or for general spiritual life activities (such as the annual Senior Quest series). The gifts by check and cash are appreciated greatly, particularly when so many of you are contributing to other charitable causes during this unique period in our lives. Because some of you have expressed a past desire to earn “points” for your credit card purchases, just a reminder that you can make one-time or even periodic donations to any of the Foundation’s funds—of which the GHBC Chapel Fund is one—by credit card and earn more dollars for your generous contributions. See the GHBC Foundation page at goodwinhouse.org/giving for more information. You can donate securely at https://www.goodwinhouse.org/giving/donate/ or by calling the Foundation at 703-824-1200. Just remember to designate the fund to which you wish the contribution to be allocated.

The Spiritual Life Committee continues the dialogue on racism this week by facilitating small group discussions via Zoom on this Monday, July 6, at 2:00 p.m. Residents have an oppor tunity to reflect on and respond to the Conversation on Racism between CEO Rob Liebreich and Board member Tammy Mann and the Listening Session on Racism offered by a panel of Black staff and residents. The hope is that suggestions will arise for how to move forward in our dealing with racism. Those who missed viewing these earlier panels still have an opportunity to see them online by going to the resident website. To receive an invitation to the Zoom discussion groups send an e-mail to Tony Tambasco at [email protected].

In times to come, when I think about living at Goodwin House during the Pandemic, I am likely to open a red folder and sift through the drawings and paintings it contains. Creating drawings and paintings hasn’t been a part of my life since elementary school, and it surprises me that I actually have something to look at. But through the weeks of isolation and distancing, I have been introduced to Manet’s Impressionism and Cezanne’s watercolors and Seurat’s pointillism and been encouraged to try my hand at these techniques. It will be even more of a surprise when I look at the art and occasionally think – that wasn’t too bad.

This new perspective of art came about with the arrival of Adrienne Wyman, the Goodwin House Creative Arts Coordinator. Adrienne arrived in early April, as we were all adjusting to social distancing, wearing masks, and limiting the number of people in a room to 10 or less. I quickly learned to rush down to the Art Center on Monday mornings and choose a class. I also soon learned that there are many accomplished artists at Goodwin House and I better keep my eyes and my mind on my own small project, or I could become discouraged. But, with guidance from Adrienne, and concentration on the details, I could escape the world of the Pandemic and enjoy the world of Art. Eleanor Karro

VOICES FROM THE GOODWIN HOUSE COCOON


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ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

While the ACFCU Goodwin House branches remain closed for now, we have reopened the lobbies at our Columbia Pike and Glebe Road branches. Lobby access is limited to maintain a safe environment for our members and staff; however, we have many other ways to serve you. Reach our Call Center at 703.526.0200 Ext. 4, visit our drive-up Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., or use our Mobile App and Online Banking for secure and convenient access to your accounts. Need help setting up the Mobile App or Online Banking? Give us a call at 703.526.0200 Ext. 4. We miss seeing our members, but remain “here” to support you and your families! www.ArlingtonCU.org

FROM THE HEALTH COMMITTEE

GHBC has had a Confidant Program for some time. Here is how it works! You may select one or two confidants who live at Goodwin House, whom you have entrusted to inform residents and friends when you have moved, even temporarily, from your apartment to a hospital, or another level of care, such as the 2nd or 3th floor. As has always been the case, you can instruct them to let your friends and neighbors know your whereabouts, and if you wish, your illness. The program has always been designed to give each resident the opportunity to release whatever information they want their friends and neighbors to know. You and your confidant should discuss exactly what you wish to be disclosed.

HIPAA prohibits Goodwin House from releasing medical information to anyone but your chosen Power of Attorney. If you want specific medical information shared with your friends and neighbors you must discuss the specifics with your Confident.

The Health Committee strongly recommends that every resident select one confidant, or in the case of a spouse or significant other, to select an additional confidant, in the event one confidant might not be available. Copies of the Confidant letter may be secured at the Reception Desk. Further questions should be directed to the Director of Social Work, Barbara Fornoff, who is in charge of the program. Please sign up soon if you have not already done so. Nancy Randolph, Chair

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Barbara Kell and Tom Dorrier moved into Crossroads apartment 906 on June 9.

Tom grew up in Old Hickory, Tennessee, and graduated from DuPont High School there. After earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1966, he went to work for DuPont. He was soon drafted into the Army, went to OCS, and spent 2 years in Yuma, Arizona. Upon discharge from the Army, he went back to DuPont but decided that he wanted to go to law school. He attended the University of Richmond Law School and graduated in 1975. After practicing law in Richmond for a while, he came to the D.C. area to work in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) construction program, where he could

use both of his degrees. He retired from Metro’s legal department in 2003, and he and Barbara moved to Madison, Virginia, to build their dream house. Tom describes himself as a “news and politics junkie.” Before the arrival of COVID, he played tennis 3 times a week. He has been active in the Madison literacy council and enjoys tutoring, especially in math. He also likes reading and movies.

Barbara grew up in Bristol, Virginia, and graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked at UVA hospital for a while and then joined the Office of Economic Opportunity in a rural initiative to provide health care in Buckingham County, Virginia. Along the way, she became a nurse practitioner. When she and Tom married and he attended law school, she worked, and they lived a “hippy existence” in a log cabin halfway between Buckingham and Richmond. In D.C. she first worked at Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease and later in student health at Georgetown University until retirement in 2004. She and Tom also raised two sons and now have five granddaughters, all under age seven. Courses to become a Master Gardener enhanced her concerns about the environment, and she knows she will miss having a garden. In retirement, she has volunteered in a free clinic and enjoys reading and exercising. She is eager for our pool to re-open.

http://www.arlingtoncu.org/


CHANNEL 2

Check out Channel 2 this week for the following programs.

Monday, July 6

10:45 a.m. – Seated Fitness

11:15 a.m. – Meditation

11:30 a.m. – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE

1:00 p.m. – Art Film - The Power of Art: Picasso

Tuesday, July 7

9:00 a.m. – Standing Low Impact Aerobics Workout


11:15 a.m. – Muscle Relaxation


3:00 p.m. – Outdoor Concert Series Live Stream Featuring The Gem Fatales (weather permitting)

Wednesday, July 8




2:00 p.m. – Foreign Affairs Series: North Korea Situation Worsens

Despite the Administration’s efforts the situation with North Korea gets more dangerous. On Tuesday, July 7, Greg Scarlatoiu, Executive Director of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK) an NGO in Washington, D.C. recognized by the UN, will give a talk on the nature and dynamics of the Kim dynasty in North Korea. He will discuss the Kim regime's fundamental strategic objectives as well as the history and prospects of US-North Korea and inter-Korean diplomacy. Scarlatoiu will touch upon current inter-Korean tensions and the response of South Korea's Moon government. He will discuss prospects for North Korea policy under a second Trump or a Biden administration. Then, several members of our Foreign Affairs Talks Planning Group will engage Greg in Q&A.

Thursday, July 9

9:00 a.m. – Standing Total Body Strength Workout


11:15 a.m. – Muscle Relaxation


Friday, July 10




1:00 p.m. – Land of Smiles - Franz Lehár

Saturday, July 11

7:15 p.m. – Saturday Movie Returns!

Sunday, July 12

10:30 a.m. – Sunday Service


MONDAY, JULY 6

Total Body Standing, Auditorium, 8:50 a.m.

Total Body Seated, Auditorium, 9:30 a.m.

Chair Fit, Auditorium, 11:30 a.m.

Yoga Length & Strength, Video, Auditorium, 2:15 p.m.

Outdoor Fitness Circuit, Main Entrance, 5:00 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 7

Stretch and Flex, Auditorium, 8:15 a.m.

Get Started, Auditorium, 9:00 a.m.

Tone & Balance, Auditorium, 9:45 a.m.

Pilates Video, Aerobics Room, 11:00 a.m.

Line Dance, Auditorium, 2:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

Total Body Standing Aerobics Room, 8:50 a.m.

Total Body Seated, Aerobics Room, 9:30 a.m.

Brain Body Fitness Break, Aerobics Room, 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Fitness Circuit, Main Entrance, 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 9

Stretch and Flex, Auditorium, 8:15 a.m.

Get Started, Auditorium, 9:00 a.m.

Tone & Balance, Auditorium, 9:45 a.m.

Pilates Video, Auditorium, 10:30 a.m.

Chair Fit, Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. FRIDAY, JULY 10

Total Body Standing, Auditorium, 8:50 a.m.

Total Body Seated, Auditorium, 9:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

Total Body Video, Aerobics Room, 9:00 a.m.

Total Body Video, Aerobics Room, 10:00 a.m.

LET’S GET FIT TOGETHER

Thank you for joining the Summer Stepping Program. We are coming up on our last week of tracking steps. Times flies when you are having fun.

Please take time this week to write your daily steps in your tracking sheet. Also, if you have not already done so, write your name, daily steps goal, and total steps at the top of the sheet.

Please hand in your sheet even if you did not track your steps every day. Whatever amount of steps you have taken is still a great accomplishment and will add to our total steps as a group!

To complete the program, turn in your steps and nutrition goal tracking sheets the week of July 13-17, 2020. The forms can be dropped off at the fitness center or emailed to Sherry at [email protected].



Inside the Art Center

“The Art of Joy” Resident Art Exhibition is up in the Crossroads

Gallery. Stop by and see the amazing work.

Monday, July 6

1:00 p.m. – Art Film — The Power of Art: Picasso (Film can be viewed on Channel 2) In

this film art, historian Simon Schama examines Pablo Picasso and his painting Guernica,

which is so large it is bigger than a movie screen.

Tuesday, July 7

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.– Knit for Kids — (sign up required—limit 10) Contact Peg Lorenz at Ext. 7690 to

register.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Meditative Mandala Coloring and Drawing. No talent or

experience deeded. Come to the art center and let your worries float away as you relax

and immerse yourself with color. (sign up required—limit 8)

Wednesday, July 8

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain — Each week we follow a different lesson from Betty Edward’s

book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.

1:00 – 2:15 p.m. (sign up required—limit 8)

2:30 – 3:45 p.m. (sign up required—limit 8)

Thursday, July 9 (week two of four)

Painting lessons from Vincent van Gogh: Texture, Colors, Swirls,

Students will continue to learn to create expressive and dramatic paintings

with techniques used by Vincent van Gogh during week to of four.

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (previously registered students only)

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (previously registered students only)

Friday, July 10

Flower Committee Meets

Saturday, July 11

10:00 a.m. – Ceramics Cancelled


HEALTH CARE CENTER PROGRAMS

Monday, July 6

10:45 – Seated Fitness on Channel 2

11:15 – Meditation on Channel 2

11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE on Channel 2 Morning: Daily Chronicle & Word Games 1:00 – Art Film on Channel 2 Afternoon: Hydration Cart w/ Puzzles

Tuesday, July 7

9:00 – Standing Low Impact Aerobics Workout on Channel 2 10:45 – Seated Fitness on Channel 2

11:15 – Muscle Relaxation on Channel 2

11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE on Channel 2 Morning: Visits w/ the Jolly Trolley Cart 3:00 – Outdoor Concert Series Live Stream featuring the The Gem Fatales on Channel 2 Afternoon: Art Cart & Refreshments 1:1 Visits

Wednesday, July 8



11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE on Channel 2 Morning: Socialization and Word Games 2:00 – Foreign Affairs Series: North Korea on Channel 2 Afternoon: Hydration Cart w/ Coloring Pictures and Short Stories

Thursday, July 9

9:00 – Standing Total Body Strength Workout on Channel 2 10:45 – Seated Fitness on Channel 2

11:15 – Muscle Relaxation on Channel 2

11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE on Channel 2 Morning: Jokes & Music w/ Alexa Afternoon: Art Cart & Refreshments 1:1 Visits

Friday, July 10



11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE on Channel 2 Morning: Friday Fun Facts & Short Stories 1:00 – The Land of Smiles- Franz Lehar on Channel 2 Afternoon: Hydration Cart w/ Crafts and Short Stories

Saturday, July 11 Morning: Entertainment Cart & Hydration Visits TR 1:1 Visits Throughout the Day with Snacks

Sunday, July 12

10:00 – Joel Osteen Channel 5

10:30 – Chapel Service on Channel 2

**Outdoor visits on the balcony are available as weather

permits**

ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAMS

Monday, July 6 10:45 – Seated Fitness (Channel 2) 11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE (Channel 2) 1:00 – Art Film (Channel 2) 1:00-3:00 Skype Calls w/ Families

Tuesday, July 7 10:45 – Seated Fitness (Channel 2) 11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE (Channel 2) 3:00 – Outdoor Concert Series (Channel 2) 1:00-3:00 Skype Calls w/ Families

Wednesday, July 8 10:45 – Seated Fitness (Channel 2) 11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE (Channel 2) 2:00 – Hallway BINGO 2:00 – Foreign Affairs Series: North Korea (Channel 2)

Thursday, July 9 10:45 – Seated Fitness (Channel 2) 11:15 – Muscle Relaxation (Channel 2) 11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE (Channel 2) 1:00-3:00 Skype Calls w/ Families Friday, July 10 10:45 – Seated Fitness (Channel 2) 11:15 – Hallway Trivia 11:30 – Devotionals/Reflections from CPE (Channel 2) 1:00 – The Land of Smiles- Franz Lehar (Channel 2) 4:00 – Weekend Warrior Packet and Wine Delivery 1:00-3:00 Skype Calls w/ Families

Sunday, July 11 7:15 – Saturday Night Movie Returns (Channel 2) Sunday, July 12 10:00 – Joel Osteen (Channel 5) 10:30 – Sunday Chapel (Channel 2) 2:00 – Work on Weekend Warrior Packet!

* Chaplain Theresa will visit with interested residents. Give her a call at Ext. 7224. *

*Outdoor visits to Board Room Patio are

permitted.*

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