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SPRING 2020 A Q U A R T E R LY P U B L I C AT I O N F R O M T H E FA I R L A K E S L E A G U E A from Celebrating Fitness in PLUS: Springtime Vogue News, Sports, The Heart of Welcoming Entertainment Fairfax New Faces and more
New Store
Now Open
13011 Fair Lakes Shopping Center
Fairfax, VA 22033
Ph: 517-318-5558
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Act fast!
Dollars for
Fair Lakes Scholars
scholarship program is
accepting applications through
April 30th.
See page 30 for details.
Spring Fest 2020
preparations are underway!
See page 31 for details.
Bike to Work Day 2020
is happening on
Friday, May 15th.
See page 13 for details.
Calling all spikers and stuffers!
2020 Volleyball Teams
are filling up.
Details are on page 30.
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A V I E W F R O M FA I R L A K E S
Features
The Heart of Fairfax...................................... 8
Springtime in Fair Lakes.......................... 30
Departments
Letter from The League.............................. 5
News from the View.................................... 8
Health & Fitness.......................................... 13
In The Spotlight.......................................... 14
Directory......................................................... 16
Faces in Fair Lakes...................................... 18
Tending the Trends................................... 22
The Chef Suggests..................................... 24
Home & Garden.......................................... 26
Neighborhood Watch.............................. 28
A View from Fair Lakes is published quarterly by
the Fair Lakes League. Established in 1984,
the League serves to preserve and support the
619-acre Fair Lakes Community and its many
amenities, including the lakes, landscapes,
hiking trails, signage and community common
areas. League activities include sports teams and
tournaments, special events, community fund-
raising and a complimentary weekday shuttle to
and from the Vienna Metro station for residents
and employees of Fair Lakes.
Fair Lakes League offices are located at
12500 Fair Lakes Circle, Suite 400
Fairfax, Virginia, 22033
Visit us at www.fairlakes.com
For information on advertising opportunities,
contact fairlakes@powerscommunications.net.
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A Q U A R T E R LY P U B L I C AT I O N F R O M THE FAIR LAKES LEAGUE
Dear League Members and Friends,
We’re heading into the busiest time of year for all of us here at the League. Our favorite
springtime events are right around the corner and we look forward to enjoying them
with all of you.
The annual Spring Fest, always a Fair Lakes favorite, will take place on Saturday, May 2nd.
Be sure to mark your calendars for this fun-filled event. Volleyball season is soon upon us,
and teams are beginning to fill up so don’t delay if you care to spike some balls on our
sandy courts. The annual Dollars for Fair Lakes Scholars scholarship program is accepting
applicants through April 30th. If you live or work in Fair Lakes, or are the dependent of
one who does, and you are enrolled or are applying to an undergraduate or graduate
program, you are indeed eligible to apply for one of three $2500 scholarships. For more
information on these springtime programs, please go to page 30.
We are also very busy this spring welcoming many exciting new retailers and dining
opportunities to Fair Lakes Center. Fashionistas will be delighted when famed casual
wear merchant Land’s End opens its doors, gift and greeting card givers will be pleased
at the arrival of Banner’s Hallmark, and everyone will cheer when Jimmy Johns starts
serving up their famous sandwiches. And finally, fitness fans will thrill at the arrival of
Row House to East Market. For a deeper dive on these new arrivals, see page 14.
We offer up some sage advice on what’s trending this spring in home decorating on
page 26, and in new fitness routines and workout wear on page 22. We are happy to
introduce you to two new members of the Fair Lakes League on page 18, and we are so
pleased to share some delightful tales about the tail-waggers at Arbors on page 28.
As always, we wish you all the best in health and happiness for Spring 2020!
Sincerely,
The League
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email FairLakes@powerscommunications.net.
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NEWS FROM THE VIEW
Around Fair Lakes... Blue Iguana
It’s not just about the food at Blue Iguana,
although it is certainly worthy of standing
Preschool Story and Craft on its own. It’s about the tremendous
at Chick-fil-A team serving up that wonderful food, a
team that hosts more than 60 fundraising
events every year, and hosts community-
engaging events every week.
Highlights include…
World Tavern Poker, America’s number 1
bar poker league sets up tables and chips
Every Monday at 7 and 9 pm.
And of course, it’s free!
Join us each Thursday for story time,
cooking and crafts. Colorful and creative
stories from the Chantilly library and
Usborne Books will captivate little learners.
Cooking and craft-making will engage
young creative minds. Make us a part of
your weekly plans with your wee ones.
Thursdays, through May 21st
10:00 am to 10:45 am
UFC Gym
Photo: www.ufcgym.com
Free Class Pass
The UFC Gym
welcomes you to join District Trivia, neighborhood pub trivia
their community. Come done right! Prizes include a flat screen TV,
for the world-class GO PRO, money and more!
coaching & state-of- The games begin every
the-art equipment but Thursday at 7 pm,
stay for the motivating followed by DJ John
community of movers Coulter at 10.
and change makers
that you won’t find
anywhere else.
Correction: The URL website
Go to fairlakes.com/events and download
address for the nonprofit Cake4Kids was incorrect
your Free Class Pass for fitness and fun! in the Winter 2019-2020 issue of A View from Fair
Saturdays, through April 30th Lakes. The correct URL is cake4kids.org.
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NEWS FROM THE VIEW
Elsewhere in Fairfax… Traffic and Transit
The summer shutdown on the Orange Line will close the Vienna, Dunn Loring and
East Falls Church stations between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.
While the shutdown won't begin until
Memorial Day weekend, riders should start
• Parking lot 1 at the Vienna Metro station
will be closed starting on March 15th,
preparing now for parking changes, reducing parking by 10%. The parking
caused by pre-construction activity ahead garages on both sides and lot 3 on the
of the platform-rebuilding project. south side will remain open.
Metro's summer metro
shutdown will bring
• Daily parking will be
completely closed at
renovations such as East Falls Church
slip-resistant tiles station starting on
throughout the stations, March 15th. The kiss
LED lighting, illuminated and ride lot will remain
handrails, new stainless- open for pick-ups and
steel platform shelters drop-offs only.
•
with charging ports and
digital map/information The West Falls Church
displays, and new passenger information station's parking availability will be cut
displays with larger digital screens. in half. The surface parking lot will close,
and the parking garage will remain open.
Visit Metro’s Platform Improvement page at Metro expects parking will be limited
wmata.com/service/rail/PlatformProject and spaces filled by 7 a.m. There will be
for more information. 1,100 spots in the parking garage.
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If you or your organization has any news or upcoming
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please contact us at: fairlakes@powerscommunications.net.
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FROM THE GOOD NEWS DEPARTMENT…
THE HEART OF FAIRFAX
O n December 12th of last year, an injured bald eagle was found by a
resident along a trail near Burke Lake. The police were called, and
animal control officers took the eagle to Wildlife Veterinary Care in Boyce,
Virginia. The raptor, believed to be about five years old, was diagnosed with
an injured shoulder and lead poisoning.
In a Facebook post, the Fairfax County Park Authority said, “he is believed
to be one of the pairs of eagles” nesting in the Vesper Island State Wildlife
Refuge in the middle of Burke Lake. There are more than 400 active bald eagle
nests in Virginia. While most are located along the Chesapeake Bay, the bald
eagle population appears to be moving inland.
Veterinarian Belinda Burwell said the
Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/ffxparks/albums/72157712652985167
bird had five times the normal amount
of lead in his system. She treated him for
the lead, and treated his shoulder with
anti-inflammatories for the injury. She said
her team sees between five and ten eagles
with injuries each year and lead poisoning
is one of the more common afflictions.
Park Authority spokesman Christine Bratt
said it’s not uncommon for injured wildlife
to suffer from lead poisoning because
anglers use lead tackle and the “fish eat
those and then the eagles eat the fish, so they ingest that into their system.”
Almost a month after he was found and nursed back to health, about 500
well-wishers gathered to watch as the bird was released back into the wild
at Burke Lake Park. Despite a short time down and out, Dr. Burwell said she is
confident that the eagle will be welcomed back into the wild. “Eagles pair for
life,” she said. “He’s only been gone a month so we’re pretty sure that his mate
will accept him back.”
After a few running hops,
the healthy eagle flew off
to the Lake.
10 www.FairLakes.comAnd more good news …
T he eighth grade class of 2020 at Kilmer Middle School is learning to create
an attitude of gratitude by appreciating one good thing in their lives every
day. The exercise helped the students realize that their good fortune is not
shared by everyone and they wanted to express their gratitude in action by
doing something for those less fortunate. They started a service project to
repurpose disposable plastic bags into a product that could help the homeless.
Photo: https://kilmerms.fcps.edu
Did you know that
one plastic grocery bag
can equate to
nine yards of “plarn”?
Using plastic grocery bags, the students wove “plarn” – yarn created by
cutting and tying together strips of plastic bags – into sleeping mats. The mats
provide a weatherproof barrier against the cold ground. The plastic bag yarn
project also provided the students an opportunity to discuss recycling and
how plastic can provide insulation by trapping heat to provide some warmth.
Students enlisted the Kilmer Middle School community for donations of
plastic grocery bags since each mat required approximately 800 bags to
make. Each mat took eight to 10 hours to weave. Some students were tasked
with cutting off the bags’ handles and splitting the seams while others wove
the 6 x 3.5 foot mats.
The sleeping mats were donated to Homeless Hope, a local nonprofit that
provides clothing and supplies to those in need. The mats were distributed to
homeless individuals in December.
But wait, there’s more …
www.FairLakes.com 11FROM THE GOOD NEWS DEPARTMENT…
K9 Max
T he Fairfax County Police Department K9 Unit includes 15 patrol/narcotic
detection dogs and three bloodhounds. Most of the patrol dogs come
from Europe, as do many police K9s in the eastern portion of the United
States. The dogs usually range in age from 11 to 16 months when purchased
and already have a bit of training. Once purchased, the dog is assigned to a
specific handler. The dogs become part of the handler’s family and reside
at their home. The team has no specific preference for working dog breeds,
with German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, and dogs with
crossed bloodlines all being a part of the team. They look for dogs that are
social around people, confident in their surroundings, and aggressive
when the need arises.
The FCPD K9 Unit had a bittersweet
celebration on February 19th, as they
celebrated the retirement of K9 Max.
K9 Max is a 9 1/2-year-old German
Shepherd who came to the United
States from the Czech Republic. Max
is retiring from police work because
his handler was promoted out of the
K9 Unit. K9 Max joined the FCPD in
2012 and had a distinguished career
serving as one of the SWAT K9’s,
where he was a valuable asset to the
team. K9 Max doesn’t get to slack in
his retired days at home, though,
as he has to keep watch over his
little sister Luna!
Photo: Fairfax County Police Department Facebook Page
K9 Max, thank you for eight years of dedicated service to the FCPD!
12 www.FairLakes.comH E A LT H A N D F I T N E S S
Bike to Work Day
O
N FRIDAY MAY 15, 2020, mental health benefits. So, Bike to Work Day
Commuter Connections, the remains a cause and an event true to the
Washington Area Bicyclist folks at the Fair Lakes League. As a sponsor
Association and the Fairfax Alliance for of Bike to Work Day 2020, the League
Better Bicycling will host one of the promotes the health and environmental
nation's largest Bike to Work Day events. advantages of biking, while encouraging
Over 10,000 area commuters will join in for safe cycling practices.
a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun, Bike education efforts are a core
and healthy way to get to work. component of Bike to Work Day. Safety
Bikes are an obvious friend of the fittest. practices including what to wear, how
Cycling not only increases cardiovascular to ensure comfort and how to share the
vigor, muscle and bone strength, but it also road are critical components of the Bike to
decreases stress levels and offers significant Work Day event.
FAIR LAKES PIT STOP
Fair Lakes Center will be stocked
is one of more with apples and
than 100 Bike bananas for a
to Work Day Pit fruit boost, water
Stops throughout bottles, and
D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Registered Gatorade. Enjoying these morning nosh
attendees can receive a free T-shirt and staples with your neighbors help make the
enter prize raffles for bikes and bike-gear Fair Lakes Bike to Work Day both a social
giveaways at the Fair Lakes pit stop. Bikers and healthful event.
will be well taken care of with tune-ups and Registration for Bike to Work Day is
refreshments set up in front of Noodles now open, and applications and more
and Company at Fair Lakes Shopping information can be found at fairlakes.com/
Center from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, events. So, dust off your bike, check the air
May 15th. The Fair Lakes Center pit stop in your tires, and hit the road!
www.FairLakes.com 13IN THE SPOTLIGHT
New Shops Take Center Stage
GET READY SHOPPERS! Fair Lakes is introducing new stores in the new decade.
Our centers are home to some wonderful merchants and we are always excited to see
new ones join the crowd. With that, we welcome to Fair Lakes four new shops that will
give our community new friends for years to come! Whether you’re looking to add some
new threads to the wardrobe, or work your way back into some old threads, or simply
seeking a delicious deli sandwich, our new tenants are here to help in any and all regards.
LAND’S END environments that focus on energy
As you could see from the opening pages efficiency, and establishing recycling and
of this magazine, Land’s End is making a waste management initiatives. You can track
splashing arrival to our community. What all their environmental adventures on their
originally began as a sailboat hardware website at landsend.com/sustainability/.
and equipment catalog has blossomed
into an international retailer of casual JIMMY JOHN’S
clothing, accessories, and home products. When we’re hungry, nothing is going
to come between us and the food we
www.landsend.com/sustainability/clean-lakes/
adore. No one helps bridge that gap
better than the fine folks at Jimmy John’s,
and we are lucky to welcome them to
Fair Lakes! Jimmy John’s was started in
1983 by Jimmy John Liautaud in what
was originally a two-car garage. He only
had four sandwiches but enough drive
to feed a college campus (the shop was
Gary Comer started the company back in located in the Eastern Illinois University
the 60’s in a basement office with only a campus). With over 2,800 stores spreading
few of his friends. With the company now
Photos: www.jimmyjohns.com
celebrating its 57th year in business, they
have aimed to serve in many more ways
than one. Land’s End has led the charge
in commitment to the environment as
a large, international clothing retailer.
Some of their work includes distributing
and planting thousands of trees for Earth
Day every year, creating production
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Jimmy John’s first
menu featured just
4 sandwiches.
of community. If you think your path to
health and wellness involves a little rowing,
check out therowhouse.com/location/
across 44 states Jimmy John’s has become fairfax to learn more about this low impact,
a staple sandwich shop for so many and high intensity workout
we cannot wait to help ourselves to their
delicious subs, chips, cookies and more! BANNER’S HALLMARK
We all have a special someone in our lives
ROW HOUSE and it’s never easy showing that someone
Looking for a new workout experience? just how special they really are. Thankfully,
Tired of the mundanity of going for runs Banner’s Hallmark has come to Fair Lakes
or the banality of the local ellipticals? to ease the burden for all of us. The Banner
family has specialized in the card and gift-
www.therowhouse.com
giving arena for over 40 years. What once
started as a card and stationary store has
grown into a well-respected arm of the
Hallmark Gold Crown Chain. They now
own and operate 25 stores in the DMV
area, aiming to make sure our community
is always outfitted with the best in gift-
giving. The Banner’s four core values of
respect, excellence, individual ability, and
Fortunately for you, Fair Lakes’ new tenants ethics & morals will help serve our Fair
are taking the old rowing stations out of Lakes family far into the future!
the corner and making them the marquee
www.bannershallmark.com
machine for your physical transformation.
Row House began in New York City in
2014, founded by husband and wife
Eric Von Frohlich and Debra Strougo as
a way to work out together even with
their varying fitness levels. The rowing-
centric gym prides itself on inclusivity and
camaraderie. They believe that uniting
people of all shapes and sizes through a
variety of classes can help champion a
sense of purpose and create a true sense
www.FairLakes.com 15Fair Lakes Center
Mass Merchandisers Services
Aldi........................................................... 855-955-2534 Allstate..............................................................659-3432
BJ’s Wholesale Club....................................803-0200 AT&T...................................................................475-5635
Target................................................................449-7100 Exxon.................................................................802-0178
Walmart...........................................................631-9450 Fair Center Cleaners...................................502-1031
Electronics, Home Furnishings Verizon Wireless...........................................502-7900
andThat!...........................................................272-4316 Restaurants and Fast Food
Best Buy...........................................................631-3332 Applebee’s......................................................802-9855
Kirkland’s.........................................................222-1826 Bagel Buddies...............................................631-8700
World Market.................................................502-9777 Burger King....................................................802-0312
Apparel and Shoes Cantina D’Italia.............................................631-2752
5.11 Tactical.......................................... 571-351-3056 Chipotle Mexican Grill..............................222-1117
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse..........815-5425 Guapo’s Mexican Restaurant.................818-0022
Lane Bryant....................................................818-3749 Jason’s Deli.....................................................449-0924
Land’s End............................................. 571-318-5558 Jimmy John’s.......................................... Coming Soon
Torrid.................................................................222-0397 Noodles & Co................................................818-3834
Olive Garden..................................................631-4840
Jewelry
Red Pepper.....................................................502-9407
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry.................818-8218
Red Robin.......................................................502-0334
Pets Sakura Japanese Steakhouse................802-5800
PetSmart..........................................................802-1027 Starbucks.........................................................502-7800
Sporting Goods & Hobby Tony’s NY Pizza.............................................502-0808
Golf Galaxy.....................................................563-3960 Tsunami Sushi...............................................449-8404
Hobby Lobby................................................802-5823 Wendy’s............................................................968-0266
Michaels...........................................................449-1846 Health & Beauty
Premium Spa & Billiards...........................968-2404 European Wax Center...............................539-8002
Spirits Fair Lakes Dental.........................................222-1230
Virginia ABC...................................................803-0049 GNC....................................................................802-9347
Hair Cuttery....................................................830-8344
Gifts
Plaza Nail.........................................................378-6245
Banner’s Hallmark..................................... 802-3100
Sally Beauty Supply....................................222-0950
Ulta Beauty.....................................................222-6060
W Nail Bar, DSW...........................................815-5425
Note: All area codes are 703 unless otherwise specified.
16 Visit www.fairlakes.com for additional information about these businesses.The Shops at Fair Lakes East Market at Fair Lakes
Specialty Retail & Services Grocery & Dining
CVS.....................................................................322-9557 Pei Wei Asian Diner....................................803-4466
Dynamic Kick.................................................261-6138 Starbucks.........................................................865-7071
Fair Lakes Cleaners.....................................818-0658 Whole Foods Market.................................222-2058
7-11....................................................................378-2141 Health & Beauty
OMG! My Nails..............................................818-0090 Club Piates......................................................646-1705
Sandy Spring Bank......................................631-6411 East Market Dental................................... 865-4488
Restaurants & Dining Massage Envy...............................................322-9797
Blue Iguana....................................................502-8108 Modern Optometry...................................272-8300
Carpool.............................................................222-7665 Organic Nails.................................................865-6666
China Taste.....................................................802-5888 Reflections of You Salon..........................272-8181
Dunkin’ Donuts/ Baskin Robbins.........818-7480 Row House.............................................. Coming Soon
Jersey Mike’s Subs.......................................502-3036 UFC Gym.........................................................376-8586
Joe’s Crab Shack...........................................968-2601 Specialty Retail & Services
McDonald’s....................................................968-3620 Dick’s Sporting Goods..............................803-0300
Paisano’s...........................................................266-1400 Fairlakes Chesterbrook Pre-School.....803-7920
Pizza Hut..................................................... 222-5700 Kohl’s.................................................................802-8063
Radiance Med Spa......................................222-0173
Health & Beauty
The UPS Store...............................................818-0977
Alexandre de Paris Beauty
UBreakIFix........................................................828-6442
Spa Centre......................................................222-7661
Hotel & Hospitality
Apartment Living
Marriott Residence Inn.............................266-4900 Arbors at Fair Lakes....................................631-7373
Camden Fair Lakes......................................222-3086
Fair Lakes Businesses eaves Fair Lakes............................................818-2332
The Julian........................................................631-1013
Keller Williams Realty................................222-3300 Windsor at Fair Lakes.................................631-0736
Hotel & Hospitality
Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes........................818-1234
Fair Lakes Communities
East Market at Fair Lakes Condos
NoVa Bar & Grill............................................818-1234
(Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes) Elan Condominiums
Fair Lakes Condominiums
Restaurants, Dining & Catering
Fair Lakes Square Townhomes
Chick-fil-A........................................................222-1096
Fair Lakes Townhomes
Fair Lakes Deli...............................................818-1512 Gates of Fair Lakes
Taco Bell...........................................................449-8990 Greens at Fair Lakes Townhomes
Specialty Retail & Services North Lake Townhomes
Fairlakes Chesterbrook Academy........803-7920 Stonecroft Condominiums
Water’s Edge
Willow Oaks
Visit www.fairlakes.com for additional information about these businesses. 17FACES IN FAIR LAKES
Cary and Lew, Nice to Meet You!
A
warm welcome and a note of thanks to the new members of the Fair
Lakes League Board of Directors. These generous souls give freely of their
time to advocate for the residents, businesses, and workers in this community.
For those of you who are not yet familiar with them, these Faces of Fair Lakes are your
standard bearers. Please say hello to …
LEWIS BLOCKER
Lew is the General Manager of the élan
at East Market Condominiums, located
at 4480/4490 Market Commons Drive at
East Market at Fair Lakes. The élan is a First
Service Residential managed property,
one of the leading residential property
management companies in North America.
Lew has been with the élan for over
a decade and has enjoyed working with
the Peterson Companies as Fair Lakes
has undergone many changes, upgrades,
and evolutions. He is delighted to join
the Board of the Fair Lakes League and
looks forward to keeping the positive
momentum of the League moving
forward into this new decade. Lew is
committed to keeping this community
the great place that it is to live, work and
play in, but wants to make it a destination
for others. As he notes, “There are so many
great shops, restaurants and hotels in the
area, there is something for everyone.”
Lew is a lifelong Northern Virginia
Lew is committed to keeping this comm
resident, having lived here since he was five
work and play in, but wants to m
years old. He currently lives in Alexandria,
where he also volunteers his time as
“There are so many great shops, r
President of the Hayfield Farm Swim Club there is somethin
Board of Directors. The all-volunteer Board
18 www.FairLakes.comFACES IN FAIR LAKES
Lew is delighted to join the Board of the Fair Lakes League
and looks forward to keeping the positive momentum of the
League moving forward into this new decade.
manages all the day-to-day activities of the CARY PHILLIPS
425-member Club, including its full swim Cary is President of Radix Equity, an
and dive team, snack bar, and a staff of 25 Oklahoma City-based commercial
guards and managers. When not working, property ownership group. Cary has
or volunteering on the Boards at Fair Lakes steered Radix through the acquisition
and Hayfield Farm, Lew enjoys tennis a few of 1.1 million square feet of Class A
times a week, an occasional golf game, and
taking advantage of the area’s many state
and local parks. A big fan of concerts, his
favorite venue is Wolf Trap.
Of all his many interests and activities,
Lew most enjoys his family. He and
his wife Renee have three children, all
successful students with bright futures.
Daughter Michaela will graduate this
spring with a bachelor’s degree in Social
Work from George Mason University, and
Emily will receive her master’s degree
in Elementary Education from Virginia
Commonwealth University in December.
Son Nathan is currently studying at
Norther Virginia Community College, with
an interest in law enforcement.
We appreciate Lew for his many years
in Fair Lakes and his commitment to its
future. As Lew says, “It takes a village for
a community like Fair Lakes to thrive and
succeed.”
munity the great place that it is to live,
make it a destination for others.
restaurants and hotels in the area,
ng for everyone.”
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In addition to his extracurricular work as a League board member,
Cary is involved with Mission of Hope – Haiti, an organization that
provides over 100,000 meals a day to Haitians.
properties in under two years, which and found her vocation to be a labor
include three commercial properties on and delivery nurse. She lives close by in
Fair Lakes Circle: 12500, 12600 and 12700. Oklahoma City. While Cary and Jeanette
Also known as Fair Lakes One, Three and are not grandparents yet, they do enjoy
Four, they are home to the headquarters their “granddogs” Lexi and Lily.
offices of seventeen of the twenty-seven In addition to his extracurricular
tenants in the buildings. work as a League board member, Cary is
Cary has spent his career in Commercial involved with Mission of Hope – Haiti, an
Real Estate Investments. Prior to joining organization that provides over 100,000
Radix in 2018, he served as Managing meals a day to Haitians. Right now, Haiti’s
Partner of the Oklahoma and Arkansas most critical need is food. Rising inflation,
markets of CBRE. Cary attributes a political instability and devaluation of the
significant part of Radix Equity’s decision Haitian currency is causing a crisis with
to purchase the Fair Lakes office portfolio food more expensive and money worth
to the quality of life in the community. less. One Haitian mother expressed her
He offered, “One reason we purchased the concern by saying she feels like “her bread
Fair Lakes portfolio was the excellent live, is shrinking”. Mission of Hope – Haiti also
work and play environment in Fair Lakes.” provides quality education, vocational
As the head of the new ownership group technical training, medical and pastoral
with a substantial investment in Fair Lakes, care to students grades K though 12.
Cary was invited to join the League’s Board Cary’s job requires quite a bit of travel,
of Directors. which allows him to visit and appreciate
Oklahoma City is home to Cary and different parts of the country. When down
Jeanette, his wife of thirty-six years. Their time does present itself, Cary enjoys trips
eldest child, Clint, is 32 years old and to the Caribbean with Jeanette, where
enjoys a career as a pastry chef in Austin, they enjoy scuba diving and time on the
Texas. Daughter Christina is 28 years old beach.
As the head of the new ownership group with a substantial investment in
Fair Lakes, Cary was invited to join the League’s Board of Directors.
“One reason we purchased the Fair Lakes portfolio was
the excellent live, work and play environment in Fair Lakes.”
20 www.FairLakes.comDon’t even leave
your neighborhood!
This is truly the ultimate
in shopping convenience,
with major retailers
such as Target, Wal-Mart,
BJ’s Wholesale, DSW,
and Best Buy, as well as
a wide array of dining
options.
www.FairLakes.com 21TENDING THE TRENDS
Workout Trends
W
ith the 2010’s officially in the who don’t care to look like a world class
rear-view mirror, a brand new body builder or model but want to
decade offers a chance to comfortably keep up with a day-to-day
reinvent ourselves, to get in shape and routine. Functional Fitness Training helps
change the way we perceive ourselves with exactly that, improving small things
and our bodies. And as we usher in a new like flexibility, posture, and core stability,
decade, new work-out secrets, techniques which will help improve quality of life
and exercises can get even the most more than one might think. This kind of
exercise-averse potato off the couch and training is great for everyone as it can be
into next size down. Fitness fads come done at the gym or in the comfort of your
and go just like those JNCO jeans sitting home. Functional Fitness will help keep you
deep in the recesses of your closet. Things happy and healthy, without the aggressive
like the shake weight and weight loss pills intensity of a full workout routine.
fortunately have fallen out of rotation in
most everyone’s fitness regimen. We are High-Intensity Interval Training
happy to share a few fads for 2020 you may This intense training technique (HIIT for
want to finesse into your fitness regimen. short) involves intervals of intense physical
activity broken up by intervals of rest. A HIIT
Functional Fitness Training routine can be an efficient, fun way to tackle
The workout for those who aren’t looking your cardio workouts, add muscle and get
for significant bodily change, just a little rid of fat. These workouts tend to run a little
help getting through everyday life; those shorter, around 30 minutes as opposed to
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the typical hour-long workouts we’ve come and Dynamic Kick to see if they have
to know and dread. Studies have shown that personal training options that fit your
HIIT can significantly improve cardiovascular schedule and budget!
fitness and body composition. Other studies
have shown improvements to metabolism Fitness Fashion in the New Decade:
and brain function as well. With this advice on how to get in shape,
make sure you look your best doing it!
Personal Trainers Working out may be a chore but dressing
Here’s where the experts come in. Time for it most certainly doesn’t have to be.
to toss those old Richard Simmons tapes Activewear has made some incredible
and ask the pros how to do it. In 2020, advancements in the past few years, giving
personal trainers are more available and us the best materials and designs to help
better versed in fitness than ever before. you push past the burn and stand out in the
You can find them in almost all of your process. Look no further than Target to find
local gyms, including those here in Fair something special. Brands like All in Motion™
Lakes! Many gyms and trainers now offer make women’s leggings in styles like floral
group training as well. This eases the and camo prints to give your active gear
financial burden of paying for your own some personality. You can also make your
trainer, and gives groups of friends and way to Dick’s to find the utmost in fashion-
family members a fun way to stay in shape forward fleece. Brands like Nike, Adidas
together! Make sure to check out local and Under Armour are making sure you
gyms like UFC, Row House, Club Pilates, look your best to help you feel your best!
www.FairLakes.com 23THE CHEF SUGGESTS
Lori Kollar Keeps It Fresh at
Jersey Mike’s!
D
espite its Yankee moniker, Jersey the wellbeing of the country’s military,
Mike’s is one of the best sandwich veterans, first responders and their
chains south of the Mason-Dixon, families; the Sunshine Foundation,
and the Fair Lakes franchise is one of the which helps make dreams come true for
busiest. Serving up delicious mile-high subs seriously ill, physically challenged and
is Lori Kollar, owner, altruist and champion abused children; the FCA, Leukemia and
of local causes. Lori has sponsored Lymphoma Society, and Special Olympics.
numerous fundraisers to help area students
achieve their goals. We were able to nab a
few minutes of the busy business owner’s
time so we could to get to know a little
more about this generous spirit.
Lori grew up in Potomac, Maryland.
Her post-secondary education took her
south to Catawaba College in Salisbury,
North Carolina where she received her
bachelor’s degree in Business. Upon
graduating, Lori went into her family’s
home building business where she spent
25 years contributing to its success. She
next moved into real estate, and sold
homes valued at up to $1.1 million in
Montgomery County, Maryland. But her
independence and business drive moved
her to invest in her own operation, and
in 2012 Lori opened her Jersey Mike’s Lori Kollar, owner, and generous spirit.
franchise in Fair Lakes.
From the very start, Lori focused on Lori’s philanthropic efforts serve folks
making Jersey Mike’s a successful shop close to home as well. She holds frequent
that not only served the community’s fundraisers for local schools and youth
craving for superior subs, but also sports teams.
the community’s social needs. The When she’s not working or fundraising,
Parkinson’s Foundation was the first Lori spends time with her two children, a
charity that Lori chose to fundraise for. son, age 30, and a daughter, age 27. The
She has since supported Boulder Crest, three love attending local sporting events
an organization dedicated to improving together; Redskins games, the Washington
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From the very start, Lori focused on making Jersey Mike’s a
successful shop that not only served the community’s craving for
superior subs, but also the community’s social needs.
Capitals hockey games and of course, the Lori’s oldest (in years) customer. Dan is
games of the World Series champions, 103, and every year Lori and her team
Washington Nationals. Vacations are often celebrate him with a birthday cake.
spent in Ft. Lauderdale and Aruba, among When asked which Jersey Mike’s
their favorite places to visit every year. sandwich is her favorite, she paused to
Personal down time is spent at the gym, think and ultimately decided it is #13,
in yoga classes and attending concerts The Italian – made Mike’s way!
Lori with her oldest customer, Dan, on his 103rd birthday.
and movies. Favorite local hangouts
include the Wharf and the Georgetown
Waterfront.
Lori also loves being in Fair Lakes,
where she has found a second family
among the people she has met over the
years. Some wonderful people work for
Jersey Mike’s
her, and she has some very special regular 12703 Shoppes Lane
customers as well. Among them is Dan, 703-502-3036
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Decorating in the New Decade
T
he perfect time to update your
home is at the start of a new
decade. After ten years of the same
old, same old, now is the time to roll on
a trending new paint color, refresh the
heart of your home with painted kitchen
cabinets, or simply add a new piece of art
to your gallery wall. And if you want to
make a serious statement this year, then
try incorporating one of the hottest home
decor trends of 2020… vintage.
Grandmothers usually know best,
and that goes for home décor, too. More
than likely, what was "in" when Grandma
decorated her house and then "out" when
your mom decorated hers is back "in"
again. After all, trends are cyclical. But there
are certain classics that will never go out
of style, and they can be traced right back
to your family's matriarch. So, channel your
inner granny with these vintage ideas…
Vintage Accents
One thing we're starting to see is a nod
to vintage and traditional detailing,
like spooled legs, spindles, Victorian
embellishments, and other elements
in furnishings from the 1800s
and early 1900s. These accents
will add charm and a touch
of timelessness to your abode.
But don’t overdo it! Designers
are incorporating just one or
two statement pieces with
critical placements.
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Antique Art
Make 2020 the year you start — or continue
to grow — your art collection. If any type
of antique is making a comeback, it's
art. Antique art adds class and a sense of
history to your home, and people
love that it has a story to it.
Kitchen Art
While you're collecting those
pieces of art, be sure to scout
for some for the kitchen. The
kitchen is the place in the house where
people naturally gather so turn your focus
to making the kitchen a room in the house
and not a machine for cooking. That can
be accomplished by hanging art in the
kitchen or using open shelves to display
items that show off your personality.
Patina Accents
As is obvious from the above, a significant
emerging design trend is an appreciation
of patina and age. In addition to vintage
furniture accents and antique art, a sense
of history and heritage is played out
in color trends such as clay and
terracotta, as well as decorative items
such as earthenware and ceramics.
The next time your friends come
over and compliment your timeless
taste in décor, just tell them you got
it from your Nana!
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The Animals of the Arbors
F
ebruary is commonly considered one Manager in May of 2019, and she loves
of the bleakest months of the year … it! It is a lovely place and she appreciates
nasty weather, homebound families, the environment – the cozy lobby with
an early-setting sun, all in all a pretty fireplace and big screen TV is a perfect
unpleasant time. But not for everyone – place for friends and family to gather. And
especially the folks at Arbors. The residents she appreciates all of the shopping and
of these handsome apartment homes dining opportunities in Fair Lakes. But what
know how to brighten up dreary winter she loves most is how close knit the Arbors
days. staff and residents are. Management is
We spoke with leasing consultant always planning and hosting fun events
Jennifer Giordano to learn a little bit more that bring folks together, like free pizza
about the community and the people night, comedy night, a Valentine’s Day
who populate it. Jennifer signed on as party, and lots more.
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“I love that there is a bond between
not only our residents
but their fur families as well.”
As a very pet-friendly place, Jennifer the pet parents will nominate their own fur
and others in the community wanted to “to babies as most precious pet, and she says
show some love to our fur-residents too”. she will not be surprised if they campaign
Being an avid dog lover, she and a group to recruit other residents to do the same.
of collaborators came up with the idea of a At the most recent Arbors event,
pet photo contest. Participants post photos Jennifer chatted with some of the
of their pets on Facebook during the contestants’ owners and was pleased to
month of February, and the pet that earns note that residents were well acquainted
the most “Likes” becomes the winning with the animals of others. “. I love that
critter of Arbors’ pet population. Likely there is a bond between not only our
the winning creature will walk away with residents but their fur families as well. It’s
some yummy treats and a loud round of really turned out to be a fun and friendly
applause. Of course, Jennifer is aware that competition.
www.FairLakes.com 29DOLLARS FOR FAIR LAKES SCHOLARS
Every year, the Board of Directors of the Fair Lakes League honors the
talent and promise of some of the brightest minds in our community with
the Dollars for Fair Lakes Scholars program. Three undergraduate or
graduate students will be awarded a $2,500 purse to pursue their academic
and professional goals and will be selected by a Scholarship Committee
appointed by the League. Past recipients have included students and
young adults who have blazed trails in the fields of software engineering,
education, law and politics, the armed forces, and more.
Applicants must be a resident or a full or part-time employee of a business
located in Fair Lakes, or a dependent of a resident or employee. To download
the Scholarship packet, which includes detailed rules and application
questions, go to www.FairLakes.com/events.
Applications are due to the League office via mail or hand delivery by noon on
April 30, 2020. Notifications of outcomes will be made by letter by May 15, 2020.
FAIR LAKES LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL
We look forward to another smashing season of the Fair Lakes Volleyball
League! Coed teams of five or six members will meet on the Fair Lakes
volleyball courts beginning on May 4th, where they will compete through
September 28th for the coveted title of 2020 League champions. A-League
teams are suited to experienced, competitive volleyball players with a solid
knowledge of the game and the rules. B-League teams are more appropriate
for players with a very basic understanding of the game, and may include
beginners, all the way through proficient veterans.
For information about the League, go to www.FairLakes.com/events, or the
Fair Lakes Volleyball League Facebook page. Inquiries can also be directed to
sswistak@fairfaxmarketingconsulting.com.
30 www.FairLakes.comSPRING FEST
It’s baaack! The 2020 Fair Lakes Spring Fest happens on Saturday, May 2nd!
Each year at this time, the friendly folks of the Fair Lakes community gather
together to celebrate all that makes this place such a special spot to live,
work, and play. Thousands of folks make their way each year to the carnival
of entertainments and amusements and enjoy an exceptional day of good
food and good fun.
Fabulous inflatables shall set the tone for a terrific time - kids will go
overboard for the crazy colorful slides and bounce houses. Adults and kids
alike will have a blast with the jumbo Connect-4-to-Score game and other
challenges including cornhole and classic hula hoops. Spring Fest favorites
will return including the special Touch-a-Truck section, face painting,
balloon twisters and the Fair Lakes photo booth. Entertainment continues
throughout the event with strolling characters, community vendor giveaways
and demonstrations, and our favorite DJ, who will keep things rocking
throughout the day. Also, in the air will be the aromas of delectable offerings
from tasty food trucks and many of our Fair Lakes fine eateries – so be sure
to bring an appetite!
So, mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:30 pm!
Free parking is available at the event site at 12450 Fair Lakes Circle, across from
Whole Foods Market and Dick's Sporting Goods. Visit fairlakes.com/events for
more information.
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12500 Fair lakes Circle
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Fair Lakes League
Fairfax, VA 22033
Suite 400
Saturday, May 2nd, 1PM – 4PM
Fun for the whole family
Facepainting, inflatables & games
Entertainment, tasty food & more
FREE admission and plenty of parking
12500 Fair Lakes Circle
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