SUN 1 6:30 P.M. St. Dominic Church Religious Movie Seminar, “Nuns on the Run” starring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane (1990) & Featurette. Everyone is welcome. Some people bring food to share but there is no obligation. 630 E St SW.
TUES 3 6-10 P.M. Amidon School Fundraiser Show your support for the Amidon School and a great community restaurant that cares. Location: Nando‘s Peri-Peri at the Yards, 300 Tingey Street SE. Other School Fundraisers to be hosted by Nando’s Peri-Peri. RSVP to nscpfoundation@gmail.com
WED 4 4:30-5:30 P.M. 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, 900 Wesley Pl. SW, 202-724-4752.
SAT 7 12-3 P.M. Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Community Center OPEN HOUSE. Come see us and register for the Spring Term programming of activities. Games, Snacks & Raffle with prizes. Randall Community Center at 9 (eye) Street SW, at the corner of So. Capitol and I Sts. See us at www.facebook.com/RandallCommunityCenter
SAT 7 1-2:30 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.
SAT 7 2 P.M. Dr. Seuss Party. Children & families/caregivers are invited to join us in celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday with stories, crafts, and activities. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
SUN 8 2:30 P.M. P.A.L. (People Animals Love) Dog Visit. Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us for stories, crafts, and the opportunity to read aloud to a P.A.L. dog. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library 202-724-4752.
SUN 8 6:30 P.M. St. Dominic Church Free Religious Movie Seminar, We’re No Angels” starring Robert De Niro, Sean Penn and Demi Moore, Wallace Shawn, John C. Reilly (1989). Everyone is welcome. You are welcome to bring food to share but there is no obligation.
MON 9 7 P.M. ANC 6D Monthly Business Meeting, at 200 I (eye) St SE. (Change in location for March). Agenda at www.anc6d.org
TUES 10 6-10 P.M. Jefferson School Fundraiser Show your support for the Amidon school and a great community restaurant that cares. Location: Nando‘s Peri-Peri at the Yards, 300 Tingey Street SE. Other School Fundraisers to be hosted by Nando’s Peri-Peri. RSVP to nscpfoundation@gmail.com
WED 11 4:30-5:30 P.M. Create Club. Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us for arts & crafts activities. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver. Southwest Neighborhood Library.
THUR 12 6:30-7:30 P.M. English Conversation Circle. Practice your English with other English learners. Participants will read a variety of news articles and chat with others in a relaxed and welcoming environment. SW Library, 724.4752.
SAT 14 10A.M-3 P.M. FRIENDS OF THE SW LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE! The Friends of the SW DC Library will be holding its 2015 Spring Book Sale. Books will be discounted – most will be $1 or under. All proceeds for the sale will go directly to supporting programming and equipment needs of the SW library branch. Please email: friendsofswlibrary@gmail.com with any questions. We hope to see you there! 202-724-4752.
SUN 15 1:30-4 P.M. FRIENDS OF THE SW LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE! The Friends of the SW DC Library will be holding its 2015 Spring Book Sale. See description above for Sat 14 202-724-4752.
SUN 15 6:30 P.M. St. Dominic Church Free Religious Movie Seminar, “The Missionary” starring Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard, Denholm Elliott, Michael Hordern and Graham Crowden (1982) Everyone is welcome. There is no obligation but some people bring food to share.
TUES 17 7:30-8:30 P.M. The Knitty Gritty Committee. Come join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month to knit, swap tips, and get to know your fellow neighbors. Staff will be available to teach basic skills such as casting on yarn, and the purl and knit stitches. Please bring your own needles. SW Neighborhood Library.
WED 18 Noon Luncheon Meeting, SWWF/AARP Chapter #4751, Program and Speaker Loretta Anne Woodward Veney gives a revealing presentation about her Mother’s dementia in a discussion of her book: Being My Mom’s Mom: A journey through dementia from a daughter’s perspective.The program coincides with the 2015 National Women’s History Theme: Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives. Autographed copies of her book will be available for purchase. Current AARP members and new prospective members are welcome. River Park Mutual Home’s 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 18 6:30 P.M. American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Support Group – Southwest DC. Guest speaker Michael Brookins, Breast Cancer Survivor, will discuss his diagnosis, treatment and what it’s like being a male breast cancer survivor surrounded by pink ribbons. Meeting will be held at the SWNA Office, 1101 4th Street, SW, , Conference Room W120, Washington, DC. Questions or to RSVP contact Thelma D. Jones attjones15@verizon.net or (202) 251-1639.
THURS 19 6:30-7:30 P.M. English Conversation Circle. Practice your English with other English learners. Participants will read a variety of news articles and chat with others in a relaxed and welcoming environment. SW Library, 724.4752.
SUN 22 6:30 P.M. St. Dominic Church Free Religious Movie Seminar. “Stella Days” starring Martin Sheen, and Stephen Rea (2011) FREE. Everyone is welcome. Some people bring food to share but there is no obligation. 630 E St SW.
THURS 26 7 P.M., ABC Committee, ANC6D. Alcohol license applications, renewals, enforcement, and other issues. To be added to e-mail list for agenda and notifications contact Coralie Farlee, Chair, ABC Committee, 202-554-4407, cfarlee@mindspring.com. King Greenleaf Rec Center, 201 N Street SW
SAT 28 1 P.M. Southwest Book Discussion will feature the novel “What Is Visible” by Kimberly Elkins. Copies of this month’s title are available for checkout at the Information Desk.
WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY
AARP, SWWF Chapter #4751 Day Trip to Allenberry Resort & Playhouse-Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania on Wed June 24, 2015, 9 am-6pm. Play: Lively Musical Comedy –“Damn Yankees” – Baseball lovers dream to win games. Package includes: Round Trip deluxe motor coach; Buffet luncheon, dessert, beverages; Taxes, gratuities, ticket to the play. Cost $80.00 pp. Four payments of $20.00 Beginning 09 February 2015. Final Payment due: April 15, 2015. Checks payable to SWWF/AARP Chapter 4751. Proceeds to support the SWWF AARP Chapter’s Educational Awards/Scholarship Program. Mail to: Ms. Inez Davis #3-16th Street N.E., Washington, DC 20002-6509. Contacts: Inez Davis, Membership Chair, 202-544-2313; Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, Chapter President, 202-554-0901 or bettyjeantolbertjones@yahoo.com
ADULT RECREATION, 10-12 Noon, Saturdays, Ages 18 & up, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW., 202-645-7454.
ADULT YOGA & TEEN, 6 P.M. Mondays, FREE, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 9 “I” (Eye) St & So. Capitol St SW, 202-554-6973. Mats available. Use Eye Street entrance.
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.
ARTS AND CRAFTS, 5-6 P.M., Tuesdays, Ages 5-14. King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
BABY/TODDLER STORY TIME 10:30 A.M., Tuesdays. 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.
BINGO FOR SENIORS, 1-3 P.M., Mondays and Thursdays, Ages 55 & up, King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street SW. Contact Tiletia Harris-Walker. 202-645-7454.
BLUES MONDAYS, 6-9 P.M., Westminster Presbyterian Church, Various Blues musicians and singers featured each Monday. $5. Food for sale. 400 Eye Street SW, 202-484-7700.
BOYS BASKETBALL, 6-7 P.M., Wednesdays and Fridays, Ages 7-10, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact: Paul Taylor . 202-645-7454
BOYS BASKETBALL, 6-7 P.M., Mondays and 7-8 P.M. Wednesday, Ages 11-12, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact: Coach Paul Taylor. 202-645-7454
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 3 Microsoft Word
TUES 10 Microsoft Excel
TUES 17 Microsoft Powerpoint
TUES 24 no class scheduled
MARCH 31 Introduction to PCs
Digital Drop-In, 6:30-7:30 P.M. Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Smartphone, laptop, and eReader users are welcome to stop by and have staff help them troubleshoot, as well as give step-by-step instructions on how to download free books, music, and movies from DC Public Library’s website. SW Library, 724-4752.
TUESDAY EVENING YOGA for Adults and Teens 7-8 P.M. SW Neighborhood Library.
GIRL SCOUTS TROOP 4298, 5:30-7 P.M, Wednesdays, Ages K-12, King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact: Monica Evans, 202-468-9620
HAND DANCING CLASSES, with Mr. Zeke, 12:30-3:30 P.M. Saturdays, Ages 18 & older, King Greenleaf Recreation Center.
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 SEEKERS PROGRAM, 1-7 P.M., Thursdays. By Appointment Only (final appointment time available 6 P.M.) One hour length one on one appointments offering assistance with cover letters, resumes, applications and other aspects of the job search process. Call 724-4298 to schedule an appointment. SW Neighborhood Library.
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 or Legal Aid Society 202-628-1161.
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. Use Eye Street entrance.
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 at 900 5th Street SE.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 A.M., Wednesdays. 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.
SASSY SENIORS, Mondays & Thursdays. 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 TWICE A WEEK, 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.
SOUTHWEST RENEWAL AA, Alcoholics Anonymous group, 7 P.M. Mondays, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 820 South Capitol & Eye St SW. Use Eye Street entrance.
STEP 2 IT, 6-7 P.M., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ages 18 & up. 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.
TEEN CLUB, 7-8 P.M., Every Other Friday, Ages 14-19. King Greenleaf Recreation Center. Contact Angela Venable. 202-645-7454
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.
YOUNG LADIES ON THE RISE, Thursdays, 5:30-7 P.M., Ages 6-14. King Greenleaf Recreation Center Contact Safiyyah Aleem-Woods.
YOUNG MEN FUTURE LEADERS, 5-6 P.M., Wednesdays, Ages 6-12. King Greenleaf Recreation Center Contact Gary Williams.
ZUMBA, 6 P.M. Thursdays, FREE, Sasha Bruce Youthworks at Randall Recreation Center, 9 “I” (Eye) St & So. Capitol St SW, Use Eye Street entrance.
ZUMBA classes with Roshaunda Jenkins, Wednesdays 7:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. SW Neighborhood Library.