SEPTEMBER
THURS 4 8-9:30 A.M. Councilmember Tommy Wells, Southwest Community Office Hours will be held at Starbucks in the Safeway, 1100 4th Street SW.
SAT 6 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 M Street SW.
SAT 6 10 A.M. Library Garden Celebration and Workday. All ages are welcome to enjoy this end of summer celebration in the library garden. Activities include planting, watering, harvesting. SW Neighborhood Library
MON 8 7 P.M. ZUMBA This fitness class is open to all teens and adults, from beginners to advanced. SW Neighborhood Library
MON 8 7 P.M.ANC 6D Monthly Business Meeting, 1100 4th St. SW, DCRA Hearing Room on 2nd floor.
TUES 9 9:15 A.M.-1:30 P.M. GW MAMOVAN visit to SW Safeway, 1100 4th St SW. FREE Breast Health screenings for women who meet the financial eligibility requirements. GW participates with most health insurance plans. Participants who complete the screening will have their names entered into the drawing for one of four $25 Safeway gift cards. Call Thelma D. Jones 202-251-1639 or GW 202-741-3252 for scheduling appointments.
MON 22 7 P.M. Introduction to Meditation. Teacher Karin Silverman will discuss the benefits of the practice of meditation. SW Neighborhood Library
THURS 25 6:30 pm, ABC Committee, ANC6D at King Greenleaf Rec Center, 201 N Street, SW. Alcohol license applications, renewals, enforcement, and other issues. To be added to email list for agenda & notifications contact: Coralie Farlee, Chair, ABC Committee, 202-554-4407, cfarlee@mindspring.com
SAT 27 11 A.M. Nutrition and Vegetarian Eating. Registered dietician Sapna Batheja will discuss meeting nutritional requirements through a vegetarian diet and offer meal suggestions.
SAT 27 1 P.M. Book Discussion. You are cordially invited to a discussion of Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warmth of Other Suns.” Copies are available for checkout at the Southwest 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 Center
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.
AYA COMMUNITY MARKET Saturdays, May 24-November 22, 2014 outside 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 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th . 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.
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 2 no class scheduled
TUES 9 Email Basics
TUES 16 Microsoft Word
TUES 23 Microsoft Excel
TUES 30 Microsoft Powerpoint
COMPUTER CLASSES, 6-8 P.M., Mondays, DRP Certified Volunteer, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. 202-645-7454.
CREATE CLUB, 4 P.M. Tuesday, Sept 9th. 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 P.M, Tuesdays, 2nd and 16th. Children from 5-12 years of age are invited to play a wide selection of games. SW Neighborhood Library.
GAME NIGHT, 7 P.M., Thursdays, September 4th,11th, 18th and 25th. 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.
LEGAL AID SOCIETY 9:30-12:30 P.M. Tuesdays and Fridays is offering help in areas of Family Law, Public Benefits and more in Southwest. Free for DC residents who meet certain income guidelines. Friendship Baptist Church, 900 Delaware Ave SW. Call 202-863-9014
LEGO CLUB, 4 P.M., Wednesday September 19th. 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
MAMÁ y Yo: 9:30-11:30 A.M. Fridays, Sept. 19th& 26th; Saturdays, Sept 20th & 27th. This class is a Spanish immersion Montessori “Mommy and Me” class. Your child along with a caregiver or parent will participate in a collaborative class, building on foundational vocabulary and skills . Ages 18 months to 3 years. Learn more and register. Waterfront Academy 60 Eye St SW. 202-484-0044
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.
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 September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th . 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, September 3rd, 10th 17th and 24th. Join us for books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays as we continue to promote early literacy skills, and a simple craft project afterwards. Intended for children 2-5 years of age and parents/caregivers. SW Neighborhood Library.
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 A.M.-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. Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Noon Luncheon Meeting. Meetings are every Third Wednesday. Presentation to prepare us for all of the AARP Real Possibilities with AARP DC programs and services updates, including updates on Age Friendly DC. 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.
WATERFRONT ACADEMY, OPEN HOUSE, Wednesdays Sept 10th 8-10 A.M. & 5-7 P.M. 17th 8-10 A.M. and 24th 8-10 A.M., join us and meet some of our school’s leaders, tour the facility and learn more about our great school! Waterfront Academy is a dual immersion (Spanish and English) faith-based Montessori school with emphasis on charity and stewardship in the Catholic tradition. Now enrolling students between ages 2.5 to 9. 60 Eye Street S.W. 202-484-0044. See WaterfrontAcademy.org
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, 7:15 Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. Teens and adults are welcome to attend, from beginners through advanced. Mats provided or bring your own. SW Neighborhood Library.
ZUMBA, 6 P.M. Thursdays, FREE, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 820 So. Capitol & Eye St SW, 202-554-6973.