SAT 1 MAMÁ y Yo: 9:30-11:30 A.M. 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; www.waterfrontacademy.org
SAT 1 4-5:30 P.M. Yoga Nidra For Self Healing. 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.
SUN 2 Hungarian Egg Decorating. Children ages 7-12 are invited join us for a workshop sponsored by Kids Eurofest. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. For more information call Southwest Neighborhood Library, 202-724-4752.
SUN 2 Saint Dominic’s Church is again sponsoring a Religious Movie Seminar with Father
MON 3 7-8:30 P.M. PAWS of Southwest. The monthly meeting is open to the public in the Gerry Lessard, O.P. every Sunday evening, beginning at 6:30 PM, in the Parish Center in the basement of the priory at 630 E Street, SW. The seminar will run from November 2, 2014 to March 22, 2015. Only December 21st and 28th are skipped for the Christmas Season. This will be the eighth season. Some people bring food to share, but no one is obliged. Father begins with a prayer, and distributes abstracts about the current movie and his own commentary. Afterwards, anyone can express an opinion about the artistic or theological aspects of the work. When films concern more profound subjects, handouts may be given for further study. downstairs community room of the SW Neighborhood Library, 202-724-4752. Also find us PAWS of Southwest on Facebook.
WED 5 4:30-5:30 P.M. Children’s November programs/events/activities Game Club. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us to play board games. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 202-724-4752.
WED 5 7 P.M. Energy Efficiency Workshop. Pamela Nelson from the Office of the People’s Counsel will hold an Energy Efficiency Workshop, which will demonstrate to participants affordable, simple and practical energy efficiency products and tips on how to apply these measures for energy savings. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 202-724-4752.
THURS 6 8-9:30 A.M., Councilmember Tommy Wells, Southwest Community Office Hours, held at Starbucks in the Safeway, 1100 4th Street SW.
SAT 8 12 Noon-2 P.M. Open House, Waterfront Academy 60 Eye St SW. 202-484-0044; www.waterfrontacademy.org
MON 10 7 P.M. ANC 6D Monthly Business Meeting, 1100 4th St SW, 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Call 554-1795 or visit www.anc6d.org
WED 12 5:30-7:30 P.M. Middle School Information Night, Waterfront Academy 60 Eye St SW. 202-484-0044; www.waterfrontacademy.org
WED 12 4:30-5:30 P.M. CREATE CLUB 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, 900 Wesley Pl. SW, 202-724-4752.
THURS 13 2 P.M. Jobseeker Legal Clinic: Consult an Attorney About Barriers to Employment An attorney from the Neighborhood Legal Services Program will discuss barriers to employment such as criminal records and credit reports. Following the presentation there will be time for individual consultations. SW Neighborhood Library.
SAT 15 1 P.M. Seated Massage. Information on massage therapy and demonstration of seated massage. Information on training and license for the profession, and questions and answers will be provided. SW Neighborhood Library.
WED 19 12 Noon Southwest Waterfront AARP Chapter Luncheon Meeting. Program: A Conversation with Dr. Corder: Prescriptions for Health Living. Speaker: Dr. Marilyn D. McPherson-Corder, MD. Current AARP members and new prospective members are welcome. River Park Mutual Homes’ Community Room, 1311 Delaware Avenue, SW. For further information, contact Chapter President Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, bettyjeantolbertjones@yahoo.com or 202-554-0901. Cost $5.00 for lunch.
WED 19 2 P.M. Lego Club. 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. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
THURS 20 7:00 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 e-mail list for agenda & notifications contact: Coralie Farlee, Chair, ABC Committee, 202-554-4407, cfarlee@mindspring.com
SAT 22 9:30 A.M. SW Playground Project, at 3rd and I Street Community Park Clean Up. See links: www.facebook.com/pages/SW-Library-Playground-Project/184297734928734; swplaygroundproject.blogspot.com; twitter.com/#!/SWLPlayground
WED 26 4:30-5:30 P.M. Karaoke Club. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us in karaoke singing. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
FRI 28 All Day. National Day of Listening–Bring a friend or family member to the Southwest Library to share and record your stories. We’ll provide private space and equipment for recording your conversation. Call the library to set up an appointment. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SAT 29 1 P.M. Southwest Book Discussion: Copies of this month’s title, In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larsen, are available for checkout at the information desk. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY
ADULT RECREATION, 10-12 Noon, Saturdays, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW. 202-645-7454
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. Mats available.
AFTER SCHOOL ACCESS, 3:30-5:00pm Ages 6-14 Homework Tutoring, snacks, Mondays and Fridays. King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Streets SW. 202-645-7454
AFTERSCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM, 4-5 P.M., Monday – Friday, Ages 6-14. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Paul Taylor, Gary Williams, Tiletia Harris-Walker. 202-645-7454
AYA COMMUNITY MARKET, 9 A.M.-1 P.M., May 24-November 22, 2014 at Christ United Methodist Church Street SW. For more information contact: Christopher Bradshaw, 202-800-2612. chris@dreamingoutloud.org
BABY/TODDLER STORY TIME 10:30 A.M., Tuesdays November 4th, 18th, and 25th. Join us for fun songs, finger plays, baby bounces and rhymes as we work together to develop early literacy skills. Designed for children ages birth to 2 years and their caregivers. SW Neighborhood Library, 202-724-4752.
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. 202-484-7700
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:30 A.M. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall, downstairs, rear of Christ United Methodist Church. 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 4 Microsoft Powerpoint
TUES 11 Day Holiday/library closed/no class scheduled
TUES 18 PC Basics
TUES 25 Introduction to the World Wide Web
Dec 2 DC Public Library website.
COMPUTER CLASSES, 6-8 P.M., Mondays, DPR Certified Volunteer, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. 202-645-7454.
CREATE CLUB, 4:30-5:30 P.M. Wednesday 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, 4:30-5:30 P.M, Children from 5-12 years of age are invited to join us to play board games. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 202-724-4752.
GENTLE YOGA, Noon Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26th. All levels of ability will be welcome but the emphasis will be on easy poses that emphasize the slower, meditative aspects of yoga. SW Neighborhood Library.
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, 6th, 13th, and 20th. By appointment only. One-hour length, one-on-one appointments offering assistance with cover letters, resumes, applications and other aspects of the job search process. Appointments are available from 1-7pm. 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 and 3rd Saturday. 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 or Legal Aid Society 202-628-1161
LITTLE FARM STAND, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. Saturdays, May through December at 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.
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 November 6th, 13th, and 20th. 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 St. SE.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 A.M., Wednesdays November 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. Join us for books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays 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 to 5 and their 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 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.
STEP 2 IT, 6-7 P.M., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come work up a sweat with Instructor Paul Taylor. King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
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.
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 SW Freeway Meeting.
YOGA FOR ADULTS & TEENS, 7:15 P.M. Wednesdays 12th, 19th, and 26th. 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.
ZUMBA, 7 P.M., Mondays. This fitness class is open to all teens and adults, from beginners to advanced. SW Neighborhood Library.