Spring SemesterJANUARY THROUGH APRIL

2015

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Acrylic Painting Relene Shuster Every other Wed. Art Room 10:30am Even those who have not touched a paint brush are enjoying the painting class w/Relene. Get together with other creative residents for two hours of acrylic or watercolor painting, friendship, good conversations and individualized help. Learn some new painting techniques, make new friends and decorate the walls of your home. All supplies are provided, just bring a picture of what you want to paint or choose one from our collection. American Art Roshna Kapadia Jan. 28th – 2pm Sky Room In this lecture, Roshna will present and follow the development of American art from the 18th through the early 20th century, as seen in unique landscape paintings, historic events, and portraits of important American personalities. Art w/ pencils Aref Rahman Feb. 4th -10:30am Art Room Demonstration This class showcases Aref’s love of Artwork using color pencils. He is also a self-taught watercolorist. This time Aref will share his passion and creativity using color pencils to capture skies, trees, portrait, landscape and more. Painting the natural world around us can capture a place, a memory, or a feeling. You will be truly fascinated with his life story on how he started with his hobby. Balance Stabilization Mac Harvey Monday – 1:15pm Fitness Center Balance Stabilization training focuses on the ability to maintain proper posture over the body’s support base. Balance training is beneficial for improving dynamic joint stabilization (the ability to stabilize or keep the joints in proper alignment during movement.) Balance Flexibility Mac Harvey Monday – 1:15pm Fitness Center

It is the ability to move any joint through a range of motion. Increased range of motion means increased circulation and stability. This also means less pain in the joints and less chance for injury. Increased flexibility also speeds recover and improves physical appearance through better, taller posture.

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Bible Class Carolyn Bliss Every Tuesday- 3pm TC-5th

Stop by every week to hear words from the Bible, or get an understanding of it. Instead of reading the Bible alone, come to Bible hour with Carolyn, where you can share your thoughts and meanings together. It is very informative and you are able to discuss your insight and your perspective while getting others’ as well. Brewery Tour John Niebauer TBA Bluejacket Brewery Chris Scharles

Come join us for an afternoon ride into the District of Columbia to one of the newest breweries in the area. Bluejacket offers more than a dozen micro-brews made on-site, as well as being located close to the combining of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers. Pull up a chair and sample of flight of their latest concoctions, or even take a tour of their brewing process!

Calligraphy David Cohen Every other Tuesday Art Room 1:00 pm David Cohen will indoctrinate our residents into the world of calligraphy. He will have a brief discussion of the origins of writing, from the ancient orient to the modern Roman- influenced script that we use today. Each resident will be supplied with a chisel tip, felt- tipped marker, and paper. The basis of calligraphy is the use of the thick and thin strokes that can be made with the same nib. Some time was spent by all, practicing with the chisel-edged pens, and most promised to practice calligraphy during the week and show their accomplishments each week. Chair Yoga Maricel Obanil 2nd & 4th Fridays Solarium 10:00 am Our very own energetic Maricel will conduct her own version of Chair Yoga in The Springs. It is a gentle and restorative form of Yoga. Chair Yoga encourages proper breathing and better posture. It helps to release stress and tension, while balancing the body’s systems, for an overall sense of wellbeing.

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Choral Singing Gena Photiadis Thursdays-1:45pm Sky Room w/Skytones Gideon Frishman Joe Luquire Join the Washington House Chorus and you'll soon find you have a lot of talented friends here. Nothing brings people together like singing. You don’t have to audition-the only qualification is singing! The Skytones aren't wall flowers though. Several times a year they perform for Washington House friends, families and residents. Newcomers are welcome. So come join the fun and belt out a tune. Computer 101 Ian Godinho Every 1st Thurs. Lobby-Library Basic 3pm Computer 201 lan Godinho Every 3rd Thurs. Lobby-Library Intermediate 3pm While modern technology is helpful in accomplishing many of our tasks, allowing us to organize and learn important information and maintain relationships with family and friends, it can often be confusing and challenging to keep up with the many types of programs and applications. In this session, you’ll learn basic computer skills including emailing, web surfing, and many other fun and useful daily skills. Cribbage Class Marv Ribyat Fridays-1:30pm TC-9th Whether you are looking to brush up on your skills or interested in learning how to play – this is the class for you! Students of all abilities are invited to participate in this fun game. Bring your spirit for fun and your willingness to learn. Current Events Bill Keil Mondays-10am Library Mickey Moore Maricel Obanil Confused about what’s in the news? Come and discuss what’s happening - share your opinions, concerns, and questions with others in the group. Bring a few topics which you’d like to discuss. These and others will be posted, and the group

will pick three or four for discussion. Everyone will have a chance to voice their thoughts. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. Diversity Class Winoka Clements TBA Sky Room An International Day to celebrate different cultures. Come to a wonderful day of fun and excitement as you learn about different countries, showcasing the food, music and more. Learn it directly from our associates here at Washington House and explore the beauty of each country. Drum Circle Class Jeff Levine Feb. 11 – 2:00 pm Sky Room The main objective of this class is to share rhythm and for participants to get in tune with each other and themselves. Using music from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, Jeff will lead the residents perform rhythm patterns using a variety of hand held percussion instruments including shakers, maracas, triangles, hand drums and more. This is a fun class to attend so invite your friends. Fall Prevention Beth Payne MS,OTR/L Jan.14 – 2:30 pm Sky Room & Balance Testing You can gain and restore strength and stability at every age when you know how. The benefits of this class include fall prevention, better health, and a more enjoyable life. Join us to learn techniques and exercises for moving forward, wherever your starting point may be.

Filipino Cuisine I Maricel Obanil TBA Main Dining Room

Filipino Cuisine II Maricel Obanil TBA Main Dining Room Learn some simple and easy recipes from the Philippines, and sample the food after the class. Maricel will surely make you come back for the next time. You can also request a copy of the recipes to share with your friends and families.

Flower Mawazo Nyabenda March 2nd - 9:30 am Inn-3rd Arranging March 9th - 9:30 am Inn-4th

This class will demonstrate the art of basic floral arranging. Join Mawazo as she creates her own fresh floral arrangements that you can easily do.

Garden Club Ralph Sesler 2nd Tues. at 1 pm TC-7th Floor Priscilla Lotsberg Each Month The cooler weather is still here! Come bring your green thumb and let us guide you through creating the perfect garden. The Garden Club will help you learn to plant some of your favorite seasonal plants. So, come and watch your garden grow even during winter! Garden Priscilla Lotsberg Feb. 24th – 1:30 pm TBA Excursions Ralph Sesler Mar.31st, Apr.28th - 1:30pm TBA The Garden Club plans to visit beautiful and interesting gardens within the greater Washington area during this term. The sites will be no more than 30-45 minutes away, and transportation is provided by our own Washington House bus. Sites are selected that have available seating to rest and have restroom facilities. We allow approximately one hour at the garden site. Great Decisions Bill Keil 3rd Wednesday-2:30 pm Lobby-Theater Learn about and discuss some of the most significant issues facing our country and the world today. We use a text developed by the Foreign Policy Association, along with a DVD, which explores topics of concern regarding international affairs, such as Egypt, Iran, and NATO. The group reads the material provided, then meets to view the DVD and discuss what we’ve learned. Join us for good conversation. Visitors always welcome. Health and Wellness Joann Garcia Every Month Sky Room Educational Series “Eye Care” Joann Garcia TBA Sky Room “Heart Health” Joann Garcia TBA Sky Room “Kidney Function” Joann Garcia TBA Sky Room “Foot Health” Joann Garcia TBA Sky Room

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Intergenerational Susan Every Friday Sky Room Fitness Thompson, Ph.D 10 am This class is designed to work with the Physical Therapy assistant and Fitness students from NOVA College. They will focus on Balance/Fall Prevention and other fun activities led by Professor Susan Thompson. Come and experience the energy, fun, and learning opportunity for all. Jewish Education Fred Biederman Every Tuesday Theater Series 1:15pm “Fast of Tevet 10” Fred Biederman Jan. 7th - 1:15pm Theater Learn about the 10th of Tevet which is observed as a day of fasting, mourning and repentance. More recently, 10 Tevet was chosen to also serve as a “general kaddish day” for the victims of the Holocaust, many of whose day of martyrdom is unknown. “Tu B’Shevat” Fred Biederman Feb. 4th - 1:15pm Theater Learn about the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish Arbor Day, the New Year for trees. “Purim” Fred Biederman March 4th - 1:15pm Theater Learn about the Jewish holiday of Purim, from the Book of Esther. Includes a recipe for hamentaschen (traditional holiday cookies). “Passover” Fred Biederman April 1st - 1:15pm Theater Learn about the Jewish holiday of Passover, known to Jews as Pesach. Includes an outline of the seder (the family holiday ritual meal) and a recipe for charoset. Come down and Join Fred to discuss the Jewish holidays and other related topics. In his class, you will learn the basics—why and how they are celebrated.

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Learning World Roshna Kapadia March 25th – 2pm Sky Room History through objects of art

Expect to view an eclectic mix of art works from all comers of the globe. These images include- but are not limited to – ancient art from Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, India, Japan, Korea, as well as more modern works from Europe and the Americas. This is a Top Forty List, spanning millennia.

Line Dancing Dennis Del Rosario Mondays at 4pm Fitness Center

Come join us in learning the basics of line dancing-how to grapevine, do a Jazz box, and a cha-cha step. After we master the basics, we’ll put it all together and dance to a country line dance. It’s a great exercise and promotes memory training.

Meet Me at Jocelyn Jackson Jan. 29th – 1:30pm Theater the Movies

Discussion of movies starting with the silent era and moving into the movies of today. Listen to famous music/songs, composers, famous quotes, scenes & trivia. Watch actual scenes from movies.

Meet the Chef Natasha McCoy Feb.25th – 2:30pm Main Dining Room “Cooking Show” Enjoy Chef Natasha’s demonstration of the joy of making easy meals and have a taste of her delicious cooking.

Mixology 101 Jason Mangelsen TBA Main Dining Room Learn about the spring cocktail recipe with Jason. After the class, he will let you try this delicious drink either with vodka, rum or other liquor.

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Music Appreciation 1 Jerry Roman Jan. 9th – 3pm Sky Room “Movie Themes”

Music Appreciation 2 Jerry Roman Feb. 13th – 3pm Sky Room “Love Songs”

Music Appreciation 3 Jerry Roman March 13th – 3pm Sky Room “Irish Music”

Music Appreciation 4 Jerry Roman April 10th – 3pm Sky Room “Music of the 30’s”

Join Jerry Roman every 2nd Friday for an afternoon of musical learning experiences on different genres of music. He will make you remember all those good old tunes as he brings you back to memory lane.

Music Therapy Cheryl Conway 1st & 3rd Monday Inn-2nd

In her music therapy sessions, Cheryl encourages participation. Residents are invited to play instruments (such as drums, bells, and shakers), move to the music, sing, share memories and learn about the music. Most of the sessions are based on themes (i.e., the seasons, holidays or topics of interest, or songs by a particular composer). As a music therapist, Cheryl seeks to use music familiar to her audience. Cheryl is personable, easy to approach, and loves to be of any service to her audience.

Nutrition 101 Saba Barkneh Jan. 15th – 1pm Art Room “Diabetes Basics” Understanding Diabetes and importance of diet

Nutrition 102 Saba Barkneh Feb. 4th – 1pm Art Room “Blood Pressure & Potassium” The benefit of Potassium in blood pressure control

Nutrition 103 Saba Barkneh Mar. 3rd – 2pm Art Room “Basic Nutrition” Learn the importance of healthful eating. Saba will also focus on different nutritional meals

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Nutrition 104 Saba Barkneh April 7th – 2pm Art Room “Getting Enough Calcium from your diet” Maybe you are tired of milk or just want to try something new. Either way, these tips can help you to build your bones while adding some variety to your diet.

Origami 101 David Cohen Every other Tuesday Art Room 1pm Would you like to learn some easy origami? Come down and join David as he introduces this new and fun class on Basic Origami. The goal is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques.

Ornithology 101 Kent Knowles Jan.20th – 2pm Sky Room

The Raptor Conservancy of Virginia will bring four raptors as part of their education birds that reside permanently at RCV to educate the public about raptors, their habitat, and living with our native wildlife. RCV educational programs present information about the need to preserve habitat, the value of predators in the balance of nature, the characteristics of native Virginia raptor species. Don’t miss this exciting class!

Reflection Class Jordan Symanowski Rotating Schedule Inn-3rd Mary Ellen Ekman (see calendar) Inn-4th Reflection is a half-hour program that begins with a reading of a written work of a spiritual in nature, a poem, or a wellness topic. We listen, reflect, and share our thoughts about the information and discuss our personal views about the topic.

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Selfie Class Jordan Symanowski February -TBA Conference Room A selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a hand-held digital camera or camera phone. Selfies are often shared on social networking services such as Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. They are often casual, and are typically taken either with a camera held at arm's length or in a mirror. If you have a cell phone, come down and join Christine as she introduce a fun class about selfies. Social Dance Julia Carr TBA Fitness Center 1:00pm For centuries, reports have been written showing the health benefits of dancing to the body, mind, and spirit. Let Julie inspire you with her graceful moves and teach you the basics of Ballroom Dancing. It is also a fun way to express creativity, develop self, and share our culture. Learn Latin dances like Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa. Other ballroom dance to learn include Fox Trot, Waltz, and Swing.

Stabilization Mac Harvey Tuesday – 1:15pm Fitness Center Endurance Training

The objectives of this class are:

1. Correcting muscle imbalances. 2. Improving stabilization of the core. 3. Preventing tissue overload by preparing muscles, tendons, ligaments, and

joints for the upcoming imposed demands of training. 4. Improving overall cardiovascular and neuromuscular condition. 5. Establishing proper movement patterns and exercise technique.

The objectives are accomplished through low-intensity, high-repetition training, emphasizing core and joint stabilization. This will incorporate exercises that progressively challenge the body’s stability, as opposed to how much weight is being used.

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Strength Mac Harvey Thursday – 1:15pm Fitness Center Resistance Training

Come down and join our Strength Resistance Training class. Resistance training can improve circulation, coordination, balance, bone and ligament strength. Maintain your independence as you get older, improve your quality of life, allowing you to do the things you enjoy with less effort.

Tai Chi Connie McKenna, Ph.D Tuesdays at 9:30am Fitness Center

A mind and body practice that originated in China as a martial art. Tai Chi incorporates slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and meditation. Sometimes called “moving meditation,” many practitioners believe that Tai Chi helps the vital flow of energy throughout the body, promoting spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being.

Tell Us Your Marv Ribyat Every other Saturdays Conf. Room Story 10:30am

TUYS continues to develop growing opportunities. This semester, you will emphasize sharing your writings with the rest of us – stories (entire, parts, ideas) ---perhaps in each session. You may also include other types of nonfiction--- essays, journals, diaries, reports, letters, even emails --- everything except poetry and fiction. As you share writings, we will actively listen and provide helpful, supportive feedback. Come, enjoy, learn and teach one another.

Trivia Liz Deegan Mon. & Thurs. Art Room Mickey Moore 3:00pm This is one of the most popular classes at our community. In our Trivia class, you will keep your mind moving as you mentally search through years of knowledge to find the answer to the question at hand. And while you may not always have the correct answer, you are sure to leave class having learned something new - which you may need to know in a future class.

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Wine Pairing Phyllis A. Koudelka TBA Main Dining Room Join Phyllis, our Dining Service Director for a tasting adventure in wine and food. What will it be: a robust red wine, fruity wine or a delightful sparkling wine? Let’s pair your choice with the best type of food to enhance your wine experience. Always remember: drink what you like, eat what you like…. ENJOY LIFE! Zumba Gold Celia Sandoval Tuesday – 11:15am Fitness Center for seniors Zumba Gold is a new “Latin Dance Craze” that is easy to do and so much fun! Learn step by step how to Zumba with friends. The American Council on Exercise lists many positive effects Zumba has on the body including increased bone density, increased metabolism, improved balance, improved pulmonary function, a boost in mood and so much more! Don’t be left out – come by and meet our vibrant teacher Celia Sandoval. WATERMARK UNIVERSITY What’s your passion? Music, creative writing, art, international culture and dance, floral arranging, travel, exercise-the sky is the limit! Watermark’s mission is to find the passion within you (residents, associates, family members, and friends) and encourage you to share what you love with The Fountains at Washington House. That’s the excitement surrounding Watermark University, as a curriculum designed toward learning and engagement, exercising both mind and body.

Location Guide A – Auditorium SR – Sky Room MDR- Main Dining Room ART – Art Room O - Outing FC- Fitness Center L- Lobby TC- Town Center THE SPRINGS – Health Care LL – Lobby Library INN – Assisted Living T - Theater DS- Dance Studio Conf – Conference Room NOTE: Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please check the Daily Sheet or call the Community Life Department with questions. Faculty Biographies: John Niebauer: John is the Healthcare Administrator and comes from the Minneapolis / St. Paul area of Minnesota. He has worked in management at two other communities with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Sub-Acute healthcare services, as well as run a Home Health, Hospice, and IV Care agency over the past several years. He loves the outdoors and has a passion for a variety of activities including camping, hockey, and tennis.

Dennis Del Rosario: Dennis possesses a unique blend of education, creative planning abilities, and related work experience in recreational programming for seniors. He has a Bachelors degree in Nursing and Zoology from the University of the East in Manila, Philippines. Dennis enjoys singing, dancing, gardening, traveling, cooking and taking care of his red-bellied parrot “BOZO”. Dennis and Maricel will both teach a class about The Philippine culture as part of our celebration around the World here at The Fountains. Julia Carr: Julie retired from the federal government in 2008, and she has continued to pursue her love of ballroom dancing. She dances regularly at the Dance Factory in Arlington, Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo, MD and now at Forever Dancing in Alexandria. She especially enjoys Fox Trot, American waltz, Viennese waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Quick Step, Rhumba, to name a few. She is now venturing into the dance instructor world and hopes you will come to some of her lessons. Julie is originally from Philadelphia, Pa. but has lived in different states and few foreign countries.

Maricel Obanil: Maricel is one of our Community Life Assistants. She enjoys being very creative and traveling around the world. A native of the Philippines, she’s a great addition to our Watermark University classes. Bill Keil- Bill and his wife have been residents for more than three years. Bill leads the Current Events discussions and coordinates the Great Decisions program. He is also the President of the Resident Council and enjoys playing the piano for the Skytones singers. Chuck Hucka: Chuck is the former President of the Resident Council and the leader of the Garden Club to name a few of his roles in our community. Chuck’s vision is to see a community where all residents have the chance to enjoy themselves and learn along the way.

Gideon Frishman: Gideon is semi-retired and a proud grandfather. You can find him leading our Sky Tones Chorale in the springs as well as our Friday Shabbat Services. He also volunteer to lead our Jewish high holy days. Audrey Relene Schuster: Relene Schuster is an artist, and teacher creating multimedia works of art using watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal and ink. Relene has taught at retirement communities in the area for several years and with Fairfax Co. Adult Education. She currently has a studio at The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. Else Elliott: In addition to teaching and knitting with friends, Else is involved in the Book Club, Ikebana, as well as the Library Committee. She is looking forward to sharing her talent with others. Gena Photiadis: Gena is a local pianist/keyboardist in the DC Metro area. In 2011 she graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelors of Music degree with a Concentration in Piano Performance and a Jazz Studies minor. In 2009 she competed in the Schlern International Music Competition in Northern Italy, where she won first place. She currently performs several different styles of music, including jazz, classical, choral, funk, rock, and R&B. She accompanies soloists and choirs throughout the area and teaches regularly.

Saba Barkneh: Saba is a Registered Dietician here at The Fountains at Washington House. Saba enjoys teaching the residents and family members about healthy eating. She is looking forward to sharing her knowledge on various topics of nutrition.

Beth Payne: Beth is the Director of Rehab with Independence Rehab here at The Fountains at Washington House. She has a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University and specializes in Home Modifications and Fall Prevention. Originally from Colorado, she loves the mountains and being outdoors. She also enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Marvin Ribyat: Marv Ribyat is a resident at the Fountains at Washington House. He participates in many programs like Painting class, teaches Cribbage, make popcorn 2x a week and a member of the Food Committee, Activity Committee and Garden Club. Marv was born and brought up in Syracuse, New York and when he reached the ripe age of 18, Uncle Sam wrote and asked him to join the Army, and help end the war. Marv is happily married to Phyllis and have two wonderful children. Fred Biederman: Fred was a Federal government civilian employee, who retired after 35 years of service. For his entire government career, including his 18 months of active military service, he worked in the Department of the Army on computers, first as a computer programmer and mainframe operator, later in the field of office automation/system analysis and computer system administration, and finally as a cyber security manager who protected Army computers from malware and hackers. Phyllis Koudelka: Phyllis is our Food Service Director. She has a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management from Cornell University. In 1976, she represented the United States in the Culinary Olympics and won 2nd place. Phyllis is a Chicago native who relocated every 18 months for many years as an Executive Chef in the hotel industry. She joined the Washington House in January of 2013 and is enjoying her role as a Food Service Director. She is very excited to be a part of our Watermark University.

Aref Rahman: Aref is our Medical Records specialist here at Washington House. His real name is Khondokar but everyone knows him by his middle name “Aref”. He is originally from Bangladesh in South East Asia. He received his MBA in

finance from National University of Bangladesh. He came to the United States in January 2010, and started working at The Washington House in May 2011. Currently, he is working as a Medical Records Specialist for the Skilled Nursing Unit. Aref’s hobbies include painting, photography, sports (especially cricket), shooting at the gun range, and riding motorcycles. Even though he loves riding, he did not have his own motorcycle yet, but owning one is in his plans.

Chris Scharles: Chris is the Director of Engineering here at Washington House. He has been working here for 21 years. In between construction projects, he paints and builds motorcycle. He likes to go to art galleries and museums. Chris also has a passion for creating gardens.

Lois Thompson: Lois is one of our dining room supervisors. She is originally from North Carolina and moved to this area when she was 13 years old. She’s been with The Washington House for 2 years and enjoys her busy job. Lois is married and has one daughter. She also enjoys dancing and hosting parties for her friends and family.

Winoka Clements: As an “Army Brat” born in Fulda, Germany, Winoka traveled quite a bit as a young child and hopes to continue traveling now that her children are grown. Just 2 years shy of making it into the Baby Boomer generation, Winoka embraces the best of her Generation X, while learning so much from the “Silent”, “Boomer” and “Millennium” generations in our unique environment. She is a grandmother of two and the owner of a 4-year old Shi-ba Inu, a Japanese dog breed she fell in love with while living in Colorado. Winoka holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and a graduate degree in Instructional Design. She is currently pursuing a second Masters in Executive Coaching. As an avid reader she enjoys a wide range of authors. Some of her favorites are: Alice Walker, Lee Child, Jodi Picoult, and May Angelou. Winoka started with The Washington House in July 2014 and hopes to share her openness to new ideas while embracing different cultures through workforce development topics as well as diversity and inclusion celebrations.

David Cohen: David is one of our resident teachers who just started sharing his expertise in Calligraphy. After completing special courses which featured poster painting, sign lettering, and calligraphy at Pratt Institution, and advanced work at Cooper Union, both art and architecture-based colleges in New York City Seaport Rehabilitation on the east river and many

of the largest shopping centers in the U.S. David spent 3 ½ years in the Army of the U.S. enlisting in November just before the “Pearl Harbor”. When peace in Europe was declared, he was discharged at Fort Drum in N.Y., David returned to his beautiful and lovely wife. He was married for 71 years and had 2 children; one son Jeffery (who was slain in a mugging at the age of 21) and a daughter Merrill, now employed in an executive position at “Mt. Vernon, George Washington’s Home. David moved here at The Fountains in June of 2013.

Cheryl Conway: Cheryl is a board-certified music therapist. She has a bachelor’s degree in music education from Baldwin-Wallace College. After teaching music, servicing group health insurance policies, and taking care of her mother who had Alzheimer’s Disease, Cheryl discovered music therapy. It was a perfect match of her musical abilities and her dedication to making a difference in this world. She earned a graduate certificate in music therapy from Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. She lives in Springfield, VA and for 7 years has been the owner and operator of MusiCapability, LLC. The mission of this business is to provide superior music therapy to the elderly in Northern Virginia. Cheryl leads music therapy sessions with groups and individuals in nursing homes, adult day-care centers, assisted-living facilities, and in client’s homes.

Bonnie Kendrick: Bonnie began practicing Yoga in 1981. She graduated from the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Teacher Training Course in 1982 at the Sivananda Ashram, Val Morin, Quebec, studying with Swami Vishnudevananda and Swami Shanmugananda. Swami Vishnu is the author of The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga and Meditation and Mantras. Besides teaching Yoga, Bonnie has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. She sings and plays the piano.

Joe Luquire: Joe is also a leader of the Sky Tones. He enjoys engaging our residents in song and dance especially during our Sky Tones concerts. Mawazo Nyabenda: Mawazo is another dining room supervisor who has a passion for floral design. This is her first year to teach a class on basic fresh floral arranging. Mawazo started working in our dining room since February of 2013.

Jeff Levin: Jeff earned his MMED from the University of Delaware with a concentration in piano, choral conducting and composition. Upon graduation in 1994, Jeff taught general music and chorus in Prince George’s County public

school. In 2000, Jeff took a position as the Head of the Music Department at the Woods Academy in Bethesda, MD. In 2010, Jeff developed 21st Century Music Solutions, LLC which is now District Music Academy to provide music programs to senior centers, satellite school campuses, summer camp programs and in home private lessons. Jeff is excited to be a part of our Watermark University Team.

Natasha McCoy: Natasha is our Executive Chef here at Washington House. She has 10 years of experience as a chef. Her previous experience includes working at Ameritus Retirement Corporation and Dean and DeLuca Gourmet Foods. Natasha is originally from Virginia and a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a degree in Culinary Arts. She is a proud mother of a 5 year old daughter. Natasha has adventurous hobbies like water rafting and kayaking. She also has a passion for pastel painting.

Ian Godinho: Ian is our Business Office Manager and has been in this position since November 2007. He has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics/Statistics from the Punjab University in Pakistan. Ian moved to the USA with his wife and son in 2001. Ian has extensive experience in the accounting field especially in the Oil and now Health Care Industry. Ian loves sports and has a passion for fishing, whenever he can make time for it. Ian is looking forward to joining our Watermark University faculty and will be teaming up with Evan Von Kattengell.

Mickey Moore: Mickey is one of our dedicated residents at Washington House who is actively involved with many of our programs. Before moving east, the Utah native worked with young people in summer recreation programs. In 1956, she left her home state for Alexandria to teach at the new Francis C. Hammond High School. Thus began a 32 year career in the Alexandria Public Schools – teacher, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent. Mickey earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Utah and her Master’s Degree from The American University in Washington D.C.

Carolyn Bliss: Carolyn was born in Washington D.C. in 1944 but lived in Arlington, Virginia all her life until she moved here to Washington House in 2013. She graduated from college in 1964 with an associate in Science degree. Carolyn worked as a secretary with the Federal Government for almost 35 years and also worked in full-time Christian ministry for a few years. She loves to sing in harmony and has sung in choirs and special singing groups. Carolyn has been involved with horses for most of her life and started riding at age 6. She loves to paint and draw horses with oils or acrylics. She is grateful to the Lord for all His blessings in her life and for His unconditional love for her.

Susan P. Thompson, PhD: Dr. Thompson is a professor and the Assistant Dean of Physical education at Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus. She received her doctoral degree in Physical Education from George Mason University. Dr. Thompson has been bringing her physical therapy students here to The Fountains for many years. She started our class on Intergenerational fitness program and became popular to all our residents.

Kent Knowles: Kent is the president of the Raptor Conservatory of Virginia and ascribes his start as a wildlife rehabilitator to “a fit of insanity.” He began as a generalist but became convinced that more could be done for raptors. “I was always fascinated by birds of prey,” he says. “They’re the wildest of the wild.” Kent conducts educational programs with his un-releasable birds. He has been with the Raptor Conservatory for 20 years. Joann Garcia: Joann has been a registered nurse since 1982, working in long term care and sub acute rehabilitation. Positions held range from Charge nurse to Director of Nursing. She has also worked as an RN consultant in the area of nursing leadership and quality improvement. She has a passion for caring seniors and very much enjoys working at Washington House. She lives in Maryland, enjoys traveling and spending time with her sisters and her sister’s two chocolate Labradors. Celia Sandoval: Celia is a certified Zumba Gold instructor, going to retirement homes teaching Zumba to seniors. She has many years of experience including teaching fitness at all levels. Celia loves teaching Zumba to seniors because it seems to help improve their mood. Jordan Symanowski: Jordan is a Community Life Activity Associate at The Fountains of Washington House. With a strong passion for music and theater she spent her early years in many musicals and choirs. The oldest of seven, she is married to her high school sweetheart, Bill, and has two pet rabbits, Buster and Bailey. Jordan has spent the past nine years working with children with special needs, including time spent in El Salvador. She has a passion for sharing poetry and inspirational stories, as well as teaching meditation and tai chi. In her spare time you can usually find Jordan playing guitar, gardening or spending time with her family.

Mac Harvey: Mac is our new Fitness instructor here at Washington House. He lives by one philosophy “In order to transform the body you must first transform the mind.” He began the journey into health and fitness at the age of 13 at his high school gym. He loved learning about the human body, exercise science, kinesiology, and anatomy throughout high school and college. He continued his studies at the National Academy of Sports Medicine while earning his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Network, and Communications at Devry University. Mac has all the certifications in fitness training.

Jocelyn Jackson: Jocelyn has been singing and acting all over the world since the age of two, professionally by the age of twenty. She received her Bachelor of Music from Boise State University in 1993. Jocelyn is a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Association and the Screen Actors Guild, the Songwriters Association of Washington and the Washington Area Music Association. She has appeared in many television shows and movies, musical directed, and performed several shows in the DC Metropolitan area.

Jerry Roman: Jerry is one of our excellent entertainers here at The Fountains at Washington House. He is knowledgeable of all the genres of music and keep our residents engage every time he performs. Jerry performs in many events around the DC Metropolitan area.

Ralph Sesler: Ralph is a two year Fountains resident and was born and raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania – a coal mining region south of Pittsburg. He has three children and four grand children. After high school, Ralph enlisted in the Navy and spent 34 years in various assignments and retired as a captain. He worked for Sperry/Unisys corp. for 10 years and retired again in 1992. A longtime interest in gardening and landscaping led to a Master Gardener Course and certificate. Rose and vegetable gardening filled his days along with Rotary Club and church duties in Virginia Beach.

At the Fountains he enjoys the extensive activities, fine staff, and the company of good friends. Ralph will be leading garden club excursions.

Connie McKenna: Connie is a long time member of our Fountains Club and has been teaching our Tai Chi class for more than 3 years. Connie is always a promoter of mind and body wellness programs.

Jason Mangelsen: Jason is our Healthcare Administrator in The Springs. He is very excited to be a part of our Watermark University and to share his passion for mixing drinks.

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