AUGUST
SAT 2 10:30 A.M. Family Story Time. Join us for stories, songs and activities to celebrate the season. For children of all ages and their families. SW Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place SW. 202-724-4752
SAT 2 4-5:30 P.M. Experience Yoga Nidra Pamela Wilson guides a very deep, conscious relaxation with a focus on healing body, mind and spirit. No experience in Yoga or meditation necessary. A donation of $10 is suggested. For more information call 202-746-6654 or email: wilsonpj108@verizon.net Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW.
MON 4 7-8:30 P.M. PAWS of Southwest. The monthly meeting is open to the public in thedownstairs community room of the SW Neighborhood Library. Also find us PAWS of Southwest on Facebook.
WED 6 6:30pm Freegal and Zinio Database Demonstration. Come learn how to download and stream millions of songs and over 100 magazines for FREE! Adults and teens can also use the training to help them fill a block or earn a badge toward their summer reading goals. SW Neighborhood Library
SAT 9 1pm Haiku Workshop. P.S. Perkins will lead an hour of learning about and writing haiku, followed by readings and a contest for best haiku. Bring in a small piece of nature, such as a rock or a leaf–or a picture of nature–that inspires you! SW Neighborhood Library.
TUES 12 6:30 P.M. Movie Night at Southwest Library. “Gravity” Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in this 2013 thriller that will draw viewers into the infinite and merciless realm of deep space.
THURS 14 2 P.M. Slim Harrison. Join us for a music performance celebrating American folk music.
SW Neighborhood Library.
THURS 28 7P.M. ABC Committee, ANC6D at King Greenleaf Rec Center, 201 N St SW, discussion about the DC Law, changes to the law, enforcement and other issues. To be added to community email list for regular notifications and questions/suggestions, contact: Coralie Farlee, Chair, ABC Committee, 202-554-4407, cfarlee@mindspring.com
SAT 30 1 p.m. Book Discussion. You are invited to attend a discussion of Edmund de Waal’s “The Hare with Amber Eyes.” Copies are available for checkout at the Southwest Library.
SUN 31 2 P.M. Under the Sea Party. Say farewell to summer with ocean-themed activities, snacks, and a movie. Southwest Neighborhood Library
WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY
ADULT RECREATION, 10-12 Noon, Saturdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
ADULTS/SENIORS BINGO BRUNCH, 1-3 P.M., Mondays and Thursdays, at King Greenleaf Recreation
ADULT YOGA, 6 P.M. Mondays, FREE, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 820 So. Capitol & Eye St SW, 202-554-6973.
AFTER SCHOOL ACCESS, 3:30-5:00pm, Mondays and Fridays. Ages. 6-14, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Streets SW.
AFTERSCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, 4-5 P.M., Monday –Friday, Ages 6-14. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Paul Taylor, Gary Williams, Tiletia Harris-Walker.
ANC 6D Monthly Business Meeting, 1100 4th St. SW, DCRA Hearing Room on 2nd floor. {NO MEETING IN AUGUST}
AYA COMMUNITY MARKET Saturdays, May 24-November 22, 2014 at Christ United Methodist Church, 900 4th Street SW. For more information contact: Christopher Bradshaw, 202-800-2613. chris@dreamingoutloud.org
BABY and TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:30 A.M., Tuesdays 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. Fun songs, finger plays, and rhymes to promote early literacy development. For infants through 24 months and their caregivers. SW Neighborhood Library.
BINGO FOR SENIORS, 1-3 P.M., Mondays and Thursdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Tiletia Harris-Walker. 202-645-7454.
BLUES MONDAYS, 6-9 P.M., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW, Various Blues musicians and singers featured each Monday. $5. Food for sale.
BOYS TO MEN, 5-6 P.M., Wednesdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Mike Wilson, Gary Williams.
Seeking CHEERLEADERS for King Greenleaf Football Team. 6:30-7:45 P.M. Ages 5-14, bring sneakers and
leggings or shorts. Practices on Mon & Tues & Thurs.; Walk-Through on Fridays. Call Kaneisha
(202) 251-8646 King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 A.M. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall, downstairs, rear of Christ United Methodist Church 900 4th St SW. Children ages 3 and older are invited to join our loving and lively Sunday School where they are introduced to a loving God who welcomes and cares for all. Through biblical stories, art, music and holy play, our children are nurtured in their natural spirituality to grow as the “littlest members” of a community of faith.
COMPUTER CLASSES, 10-12 Noon, Tuesdays, SW Neighborhood Library, 724-4752.
TUES 5 Microsoft Powerpoint
TUES 12 PC Basics
TUES 19 Introduction to the Internet
TUES 26 DC Public Library Website
COMPUTER CLASSES, 6-8 P.M., Mondays, DRP Certified Volunteer, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. 202-645-7454.
Councilmember Tommy Wells Southwest Community Office Hours will be held at Starbucks in the Safeway, 1100 4th Street SW. {NO AUGUST OFFICE HOURS}.
CREATE CLUB, 4-5 P.M. Tuesday, August 12th. Children 5-12 years of age are invited to join us after-school for different creative activities each week. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Neighborhood Library.
GAME CLUB, 4-5 P.M, Tuesdays, 5th and 19th. Children from 5-12 years of age are invited to play a wide selection of games. SW Neighborhood Library.
GAME NIGHT, 7-8:15 P.M., Thursdays, August 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Teens age 13-19 are invited to play Wii games at the SW Neighborhood Library.
GARDEN CLUB, 4-5 P.M., Wednesday, August 6th. Children ages 5-12 are invited to help tend the library garden. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Neighborhood Library.
HAND DANCING CLASSES, 12-2 P.M. Saturdays,Jitterbug, Lindy Hop. Classes by Markus Smith of Swing Anatomy Dance. $10/class for adults, $5/class for children 8-17. Christ United Methodist Church, 900 Fourth Street SW, Community room off Wesley Place, SW.
HAND DANCING CLASSES, with Mr. Zeke, 12:30-3:30 P.M. Saturdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW. 202-645-7454.
JAZZ NIGHT IN SW, 6-9 P.M., Fridays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW. Various Jazz musicians and singers featured each Friday. $5. Food for sale.
JOB CLUB, 12-2 P.M.Tuesdays, Ages 18 and older. Contacts: Paul Taylor, Mike Wilson. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. 202-645-7454
JOB SEEKERS PROGRAM, 1-7 P.M., Thursdays, By Appointment Only. Help with resumes, cover letters, applications and other aspects of the job search process. SW Neighborhood Library. Call 724-4298 or stop by to set up an appointment.
The KIWANIS CLUB OF SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT, 6:30-7:30 P.M., every first and third Monday SW Neighborhood Library.
KOMEN TOASTMASTERS, 10:30 A.M.-Noon, every 1st & 3rd Saturday, SW Neighborhood Library. Feel free to visit us and to see our communications and leadership program at work.
LEGO CLUB, 4-5 P.M., Wednesday August 13th. Children ages 5-12 are invited to design, create and build structures with LEGO bricks. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. SW Neighborhood Library.
LITTLE FARM STAND, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. Saturdays,May through Decemberat the Southwest Duck Pond With organic produce, baked goods, maple syrup and preserves from Loudoun County’s Red Gate Farm. www.littlefarmstand.com
MACHINE PITCH, 5-6 P.M., Ages 7-8, Mondays & Wednesdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Paul Taylor, Mike Wilson.
MOVIE NIGHT, 7-8:30 P.M., Ages 14-19, Fridays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Michael Wilson 202-645-7454.
NARFE-The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 1:30-2:30 P.M., every fourth Thursday through May. SW Neighborhood Library, basement meeting room. {No meeting until September}
OPEN COMPUTER TIME, 3-7 P.M. Mondays, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW, 202-554-6973.
PAJAMA STORYTIME, 6 P.M. Thursdays. Put on your pajamas, grab your teddy bear and join us in the Children’s Room for a story time before heading to bed! We’ll read stories, sing songs and perform finger plays together. For children of all ages and their families. SW Neighborhood Library.
POLICE SERVICE AREA 106, Community meeting, 10-11 A.M., every Last Saturday, Senior Citizen Community Room 900 5th Street S.E.
PRE SCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 A.M. Wednesdays. Join us for books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays as we continue to strengthen early literacy skills while enjoying stories together. An easy craft activity follows story time each week. Designed for children ages 2-5 years of age and parents/caregivers. SW Neighborhood Library. 202-724-4752
SASSY SENIORS, Monthly trips to play bingo, have parties, chat and chews, exercise and a great deal of other things. Come and sign up to participate. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Tiletia Harris-Walker 202-645-7454.
SEATED YOGA, 11:00-Noon on Mondays, and Wednesdays 4-5 P.M., Westminster Presbyterian Church. Pamela Wilson guides a gentle series of movements designed to free the joints and ease the mind. This is part of Westminster’s Wellness program.
SENIOR CARDIO EXERCISE, 11 A.M.-Noon, Wednesdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Gary Williams.
SOUTHWEST RENEWAL AA, Alcoholics Anonymous group, 7PM Mondays, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW, 202-554-6973
The SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT AARP #4751 CHAPTER. Meetings will resume on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 12 Noon. Meetings are every Third Wednesday. Current AARP members and new prospective members are welcome. Costs: $5.00 for lunch. River Park Mutual Homes’ Community Room, 1311 Delaware Ave., SW. For further information, contact Chapter President Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, bettyjeantolbertjones@yahoo.com or 202-554-0901.
SW FREEWAY, NA, 7-8 P.M., Narcotics Anonymous group, Wednesdays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW.
TEEN CLUB, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Fridays, Ages 14-19. King Greenleaf Recreation Center, Contact Angela Venable.
TENNIS FOR BEGINNERS, 5-7 P.M., Wednesdays, Ages 6-13, DPR Certified Volunteers. King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
WALK FOR WELLNESS, 11-12 P.M., Tuesdays and Fridays, while walking to music, in the gym of King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
WASHINGTON STAMP COLLECTOR’S CLUB, 7-9 P.M., First and Third Wednesday each month. Buy, trade and sell stamps. Refreshments, auctions and programs. Christ United Methodist Church, 900 Fourth Street SW. 202-863-0564.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye Street SW, 4 P.M. Seated Yoga and Healing Sessions (Pamela Wilson and Riva Wine). 5:30 P.M. Laughter Yoga (Claire Trivedi). 6:45 P.M. Sampoorna Yoga (Alex Rosen). 7 P.M. Narcotics Anonymous SWFreeway Meeting.
YOGA FOR ADULTS & TEENS, 7-8 P.M. Tuesday, August 5th, 19th and 26th. This weekly program is geared toward the beginners but all are welcome to attend. Bring your own mat or use one at the Library. SW Neighborhood Library.
YOUNG LADIES ON THE RISE, 6-7 P.M., Thursdays, Ages 6-18, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Safiyyah Aleem-Woods.
ZUMBA, 6 P.M. Thursdays, FREE, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 820 So. Capitol & Eye St SW, 202-554-6973.