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West End Update
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War Hero in Korea
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Watergate Christmas Tree
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WAL’S CHRISTMAS TREE This display meant a lot to Boyle, as
he remembered seeing it several years
ago as he flew into Reagan National
By Rashawnda Atkinson Airport one December evening. After
retiring from the Army, Tom got in-
Have you ever wanted to know about volved in hanging the display.
the origins of the Bldg. 2 holiday
tree? Between 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. each “I’ve been doing it for the past 25
night from late November and early years,” he revealed, “and so each year
January, you can see the approxi- someone else would ask to add to the
mately 700 lightbulbs glisten in the tree. It’s really an agreement amongst
sky. Here’s the story behind how the the owners.”
holiday tradition started and grew
over the years. So every November he gets the
strings of lights out and visits each
According to a 2013 Washington owner’s unit to hang the lights. Har-
Post article, the tree began when old Davey still does the Christmas
Bldg. 2 resident Harold Davey placed tree topper on the 17th floor.
his lighted tree display on his balcony
in 1979. After his neighbor at the Management has noticed that the dis-
time below him joined in the display, play has become a favorite selfie
over time, the tree grew to signal the backdrop for residents in the commu-
start of the holiday season for WAL nity. “I’m quite pleased that so many
and surrounding areas. people enjoy it. It’s seen from a long
WAL’s Christmas Tree at Bldg. 2. distance away, and I’m pleased that
“It brings joy to our community and people enjoy it every year,” Davey
to others when they see the tree up,” up this year. They know it’s Christ- concluded.
longtime resident Tom Boyle started, mas when it does and that every-
“I get calls from [other communities] thing’s going to be okay.”
and our residents asking if it’s going
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Inside the Wheel ON THE COVER:
THE TREE IS UP THIS YEAR!
News Don’t you just love the way that our community
transforms into a spectacular holiday
President’s Message 04 wonderland this time of year? From the
carefully placed deer herds to the ornate
Holiday Hours 2020 05 holiday trees seen throughout the buildings and Community
West End Updates 06 Center, these traditions warm the hearts of residents and unite
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us during a time where we need it most. Read more about one
December Calendar 13 of our long-standing traditions at WAL on page 2.
January Calendar 14 Photo: Watergate at Landmark Community
Wheel is a publication of the
Features Watergate at Landmark Unit Owners Association
December 2020 and January 2021, Vol. 47, Issue 1
Where’s That Tree? 02 Published 11 times annually
Science Club News 05 For publication consideration, submit original content (e.g. articles, photos)
Resident Profile 08 to commgr@watergateatlandmark.com. High quality photos recommended
(300 dpi or greater). Management makes content decisions and it is understood
A&E Updates 10 that revisions and edits will be made to fit space and publication style. Publication
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2020 - 2021 Watergate of Landmark
Board of Directors
Gary Dahl Robert Lee
President Director
Eileen Greenberg Luke Lopez
Vice President Director
Abed Benzina Theresa Mulrane
Director Director
Alex Davila Phil Schrock
Director Director
Mark Drake
Director
Watergate at Landmark Officers
Susan Bouldin Vivian Moran
Treasurer Secretary
December 2020 and January 2021 Wheel Page 3
WATERGATE ROUND-UP 44th Annual Meeting
The Election Committee is hard at work reviewing the pro-
cedures and packet for our March Annual Meeting that
By Gary Dahl, Board President will be sent out in January. Once again, the League of
Women Voters have accepted our invitation to conduct the
Happy Holiday, Happy Holiday, election of board members.
May the calendar keep bringing
Happy Holidays to you!
Possible strategies for reducing
That song lyric brings back memo-
ries of a time where people could
utilities’ costs will be discussed
gather and enjoy family times. at this month’s Board Meeting.
This year, many of you will be
without family due to travel re- Elevator Machinery Project
Photo: Gary Dahl strictions and keeping your bubble This elevator project is ending in Bldg. 4. That’s good
tight. However, remember not only news since residents living there dealt with multiple eleva-
the joys of years past but also the hope that the future will tor shutdowns and service disruptions. Schindler is evalu-
be bright and enjoyable once our country beats the corona- ating elevators in Bldgs. 2 and 3 to prioritize the need for
virus. elevator motor systems replacement. Based on the results
of their assessment, the Board will select the building with
Have You Seen the Holiday Tree Outside? the greatest urgency for motor replacement in the coming
The festive decorations are in place and lights illuminate months.
areas of our property. We see holiday lighting everywhere
and holiday trees in lobbies. The big holiday tree on Bldg. Party Room Rentals
2 is up and lighting the sky as last year it couldn’t be con- Party Rooms are at reduced capacity because of the No-
structed due to balcony work. Please venture out in the vember update of the Governor’s Executive Orders reduc-
evening and enjoy the sights and festive occasion that ing gathering capacities. So, if you are planning a get to-
WAL provides to everyone. gether, check with our Activities Director to ensure your
event is within current guidelines. As you are planning, be
aware that the Board selected Party Room 1 as the storage
area during COVID-19 conditions.
Utility Management
Management and the Board are looking at ways to save on
the costs of utilities. During the December Board Meeting,
the Board will include discussions on various scenarios
that would position the Association to save money with
long-term solutions. This meeting will discuss the art of
possibilities concerning our utilities so dial in to the meet-
ing!
Racquet Club
The Racquet Club is undergoing a change in operational
philosophy. The Board is conducting a proof of principle
that extends hours and temporarily revises rules and terms.
As this experiment continues, Management will make
changes at the Racquet Club and document the best way to
update Policy and Administrative Resolutions regarding
such. Please provide comments to Management on the
positive and challenging aspects of the temporary rules on
the Racquet Club’s courts. We need your feedback.
I hope to see everyone walking the property to view the
holiday lights displayed here this month. Enjoy the season
but please remember to keep your distance, wear a mask
and keep that bubble tight. Dial into our December 15th
meeting and read the Board Packet online to remain cur-
rent on Association business.
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S.T.E.A.M. AHEAD! WATERGATE AT LANDMARK
By Zohreh Khoshnamak, Youth Committee Member Holiday Hours of Operation
This year the Watergate At Landmark Youth Committee’s
Science Club will new activities. Following are event de- Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
scriptions plus some additional information on our robotics December 24, 2020 and December 31, 2020
team.
Activities Office 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Resident Services and
The Mars Base Camp Management Office 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The race to land humans on Mars is on! The 2020 4‑H Library 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
STEM Challenge will explore sending a mission to Mars Fitness Center 4 a.m. – midnight
via the activity, Mars Base Camp. Developed by Google Indoor Pool 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
and Virginia Cooperative Extension, Mars Base Camp is a Racquet Club 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.*
collection of activities that teaches kids ages 8-14
S.T.E.A.M. skills like mechanical engineering, physics, The Shuttle Bus will run on a normal Thursday schedule.
computer science, and agriculture. Activities will include:
• Landing Zone Surveyor is an unplugged, hands-on ac- Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
tivity where kids will attempt to land on Mars and dis- December 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021
cover key features to setting up a base camp. All Offices Closed
• Red Planet Odyssey is an unplugged activity where Library Closed
kids will use engineering skills to build a vehicle that Fitness Center 4 a.m. – midnight
can explore the surface of Mars. Indoor Pool 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Crop Curiosity is an unplugged activity where kids Racquet Club 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.*
will learn about biology, environmental science, and The Shuttle Bus will not operate.
agriculture to grow nutritionally efficient food on
Mars. *The Racquet Club will be open by FOB access.
• Insight from Mars is an activity that can be done un-
plugged or online that teaches kids to code and share a
discovery they made on Mars using CS First and
Scratch programs.
The bi-monthly Science Club meetings (dates and times
TBA) will require advanced registration and commitment
to remain as part of the team.
Tech Troopers
The Tech Troopers, WAL’s FIRST Lego League Challenge
Robotics team (Grades 4 - 8), are back for another great
season! This year FIRST is teaming up with Disney and
Lucasfilm for the 2020-2021 robotics season
theme: FIRST® GAME CHANGERSSM, powered by Star
Wars: Force for Change.
This season’s programs will represent the evolution of our
sports and activities that make us physically and mentally
strong. For centuries, sports have played an integral part of
our culture. The FIRST community is building a culture
that recognizes the athlete in each of us—whether our tal-
ents lie on the court, in the lab, or with a controller in hand.
Registration and commitment to be a team member for the
season is mandatory. The team will meet once a week or
more if necessary. Please register by contacting Zohreh
Khoshnamak (571-421-6181) or Becca Spencer, our Activ-
ities Director (703-370-7092). You may also send an email
to activities@watergateatlandmark.com.
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IN OUR “BACKYARD” and a bicycle facility along Duke St.
along with corridor-wide pedestrian
improvements. Certain City Council
By Herb Treger, West End Coalition Representative members have stated that eminent
domain might be invoked to make
Corridor B feasible. Recently, the
Following are key details on various The Northern Virginia Transportation City agreed to have additional public
projects in Alexandria’s West End. Authority website states that the input on the design for Corridor B.
“conceptual design for the ultimate For more information, go to https://
Duke St. Transitway/Corridor B configuration, developed as part of thenovaauthority.org/wp-content/
Per the City website, the “Transitway the Transitway Corridors Feasibility uploads/2018/04/PDF-Alexandria-
Corridor Feasibility Study was com- Study (adopted by City Council in Duke-Street-Transitway-v2.pdf and
pleted in 2012 and builds on the 2008 2012), recommended that the existing https://www.alexandriava.gov/
City Council adopted Transportation curb lanes along most portions of HighCapacityTransit.
Master Plan recommendation for Duke Street will be converted to a
providing enhanced transit service in transit and business access lane.” In Landmark Mall
the North-South, Duke St., and Van the section of Duke St. between Jor- City staff said in late July 2020 that
Dorn/Beauregard corridors. Corridor dan St. and Wheeler Ave., which cur- Howard Hughes (HHC) is selling the
B would connect Alexandria to Fair- rently has four lanes, the street will property they own. They added that a
fax Co. to the west. It has the poten- be widened to provide a reversible new developer is working with Inova
tial to serve the Eisenhower East ar- center lane for general purpose traf- Hospital and City staff, intending to
ea, Landmark Mall, Foxchase, Alex- fic. The reversible lane would be con- bring forth a Coordinated Develop-
andria Commons, the King St. Metro- figured to allow Duke St. to accom- ment District plan (“CDD”) for the
rail station, and portions of Old modate a dedicated transit lane in the Mall in January or March 2021. A
Town. The alignment of the Duke St. peak hours and peak direction of traf- member of City Council confirmed
corridor in an approximate east/west fic flow during the a.m. and p.m. rush these developments at a meeting in
orientation also would allow it to hour along Duke St. The project will mid-September 2020.
connect to the North-South and Van include streetscape enhancements,
Dorn/Beauregard corridors.” transit stations, transit signal priority,
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At a neighboring HOA’s November Dorn Implementation. The project and City Council respectively on De-
10, 2020 meeting, it was stated that if currently envisions a multi-family cember 1 and December 12, 2020.
Inova’s negotiations were successful, apartment building with 376 units,
the hospital would only use 11 of the two hotels with 360 rooms, and 88 Virginia Paving Company
51 acres the former Mall covered. “stacked condominiums.” Senior City Greenhill Realty Co. is still actively
Mayor Wilson also stated to the resi- staff informed me that this project is negotiating to acquire the land upon
dents there that HHC will not take tentatively scheduled to come before which the asphalt plant currently op-
part in redeveloping the Mall, but both Planning Commission and City erates. Should these negotiations
they are meeting with other parties Council in March 2021. reach fruition, it’s possible that the
who are involved. Wilson stated that asphalt plant will cease its operations
there is an “extremely active process” Victory Center prior to the January 1, 2027 deadline
going on at the Mall and the City ex- Stonebridge acquired the Victory imposed by Alexandria City Council.
pects to be able to announce what is Center property on Eisenhower Ave.
going on in the next few weeks or in 2019 and quickly moved to rezone Vulcan Materials Site
months. He also confirmed that the the east parking lot next to the vacant The current redevelopment plan by
Carpenter’s Shelter is moving from office building. The developers plan the owners of the site, Lennar, is for
the site. The Mayor noted that Ama- to put a residential townhouse devel- back-to-back multifamily units, hotel
zon’s interest is linked to parking its opment there. The office building and and small condo buildings with large
vehicles there while the site isn’t be- the parking lot west of the building open space. A large open green space
ing used. For more information, go will remain in place. Stonebridge is is also slated for the site. The site sits
to: https://www.alexandriava.gov/ actively seeking tenants for the office much lower than the surrounding
planning/info/default.aspx?id=90965 building. The Stonebridge redevelop- road infrastructure, so redevelopment
ment was on the hearing dockets for will necessarily include significant
Landmark Overlook the Planning Commission on Novem- entry and exit modifications, espe-
This is a 8-acre project first disclosed ber 5 and City Council on November cially for emergency vehicles. This
publicly at the September 15, 2020 14. Winchester Homes is building may come before the Planning Com-
meeting of the Advisory Group on townhouses and is expected to go mission and City Council.
the Eisenhower West/Landmark Van before both the Planning Commission
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WAR HERO DEFEATS FROSTBITE AND LANDMINES
PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT RECALLS CHOSIN RESERVOIR BATTLE IN KOREAN WAR
By Rashawnda Atkinson
“We couldn't go north, we couldn’t him at a place that he’d never heard thermore, there was only one way out
go south, we couldn’t go east and we of before. and that was down a winding, narrow
couldn’t go west. We were surround- and snow-packed road that passed
ed [by the enemy]. And there was Once his unit, the 1st Combat Engi- through some of the most treacherous
only one way to get out.” neers, arrived in Korea, he immedi- terrain in North Korea. To get to
ately was thrusted into action. Albert safety and reinforcements, they’d
These were the words that Marine and a few fellow Marines had one of have to walk about 100 miles to
Veteran and long-time WAL resident the most dangerous jobs there was at Hungnam, a North Korean port.
Ret. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Albert the time—finding and disarming
Debnar stated as he recalled the battle landmines. “When the sun came up, the fighting
often referred to as the defining battle began. I remember that there was a
for the Marines and the Korean War: “I was pulling mines out of the little snow but mostly, we were trying
The Chosin Reservoir Campaign. ground to make it safer for the rest of to keep warm. Temperatures dropped
Following is the veteran’s recollec- the troops,” Debnar revealed. to 40 to 50 degrees below zero. And
tion of his experiences dur- that was during the day,”
ing this conflict over 60 Debnar explained.
years ago.
“The fighting was continu-
Leaving Home ous. The shooting was con-
The story of how Debnar tinuous. I didn’t take off my
reached such straits began clothes for about two weeks.
after he graduated from high Too cold [to do so]. You
school in 1950. A few of his didn’t touch metal with your
buddies and he were talking bare hand. I didn’t dare take
about what they were going off my boots. That was dan-
to do since they were done gerous. You could get gan-
with high school. grene and other bad stuff.
You tried to keep warm
“Other people were joining mainly,” he continued.
[the military], and it was
what we thought that we Chilled to the Bone
should do for our country. I The group of brave warriors
didn’t have a second thought endured constant fighting,
about it,” Debnar shared. Ret. CWO2 Albert Debnar shown as a young Marine in Korea. sleepless nights and bitter
temperatures to successfully
“Two of my uncles served in World You’re Trapped fend off the opposing forces, who
War II and everybody else was too As the troops carried out their duties, suffered major losses. And although
young at the time, so I said, ‘Why they received somber news on the Debnar wasn’t like the thousands of
not?’” he mentioned. eve before the battle began: soldiers who were killed in action or
died from freezing to death, he did
At the age of 18 and with the permis- “I’ll never forget how cold it experience a major health challenge.
sion of his parents, Albert left Wis- was...we were surrounded at Hagaru- The young Marine came down with
consin behind to enlist in the Marines ri near a big water dam. They put the frostbite and he was put on a cot and
along with a few of his friends. word out…the CO [commanding of- rushed to a hospital tent to keep him
ficer] made a few choice words but protected from the weather.
Change of Plans told us we’d have to shoot our way
It would be during Basic Training out,” he continued. “My feet felt cold to the touch. I
that the recruit learned he’d be sent to knew something was wrong because I
fight in Korea. Though he was ready He was right. The People’s Volunteer couldn’t feel my feet,” he stated.
to fight and die even for his country, Army surprised the Marines and out-
nothing could have prepared him for numbered them 10 to 1 according to “I think [I spent] a couple of weeks
the unexpected surprises that awaited the 2010 Chosin documentary. Fur- [in the hospital tent] and then I got
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evacuated further south to get away took to make sure they completed lieved to find out that he did indeed
from the shooting. They patched me their mission. That wasn’t the only survive the landmine explosion. Till
up and I went right back on the line.” time Debnar encountered a life- this day, he still has complications
threatening situation. from the frostbite and the shrapnel is
Too Close to Death not removable. For this, Debnar was
After recovering from frostbite, “I was driving a small truck in South awarded the Purple Heart.
Debnar had other experiences that Korea and ran over a landmine. It
brought him close to death. was a big bang,” Debnar said. A True Patriot
After surviving the landmine explo-
Mrs. Filomena Debnar, Albert’s wife sion, Albert continued to serve in the
of many 42 years, chimed in, “You Marines, going back to Korea for a
know a friend of ours and a fellow
Marine from the Chosin Few, which
“I love my country second tour and then doing two tours
during the Vietnam War. He consid-
is a group of vets who made it out of and I fought for it.” ers himself to be fortunate as he did
that battle in Korea, recalled that Al- not lose a major limb or make the
bert risked his life to make sure the ultimate sacrifice.
flag was put back because they kept ~Albert Debnar
shooting the flag down. Those that “Well, my day-to-day life didn't
were with him said, ‘Debnar, Debnar, change much. I love my country and
you will be killed! What are you do- “The military sent a note to his par- I fought for it,” Debnar declared.
ing? You will be killed!’ It fell three ents, thinking that he was surely Once his days on the battlefield were
or four times but he protected the flag dead,” Mrs. Debnar added. over, he served his country in the
and kept it there.” Foreign Service, performing his du-
“I woke up on a hospital ship and ties throughout Europe and Africa.
Albert stated, “Fear never entered my eventually came out okay,” Debnar
mind. At that age, we went over there shared. Have a story to share? Email it to
to fight. We thought nothing would commgr@watergateatlandmark.com
stop us.” He credited basic training Metal fragments from the explosion, or bring it to the Communications
for preparing them to do whatever it or shrapnel, landed on several parts Dept. at Resident Services.
of his body. Albert’s family was re-
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WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE A&E COMMITTEE?
By Marsha Ward, Committee Chair
It’s still too early to whip out the old crystal ball and fore-
tell how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect us with shut-
downs, or plague us (Ouch! Sorry for the bad pun!) with
restrictions. And COVID-19 certainly did wreak havoc on
A&E’s plans for our popular Thursday Shuttle Excursions.
However, the Committee is keeping its “eyes and ears
open” for new venues whenever we receive the okay to
officially resume this popular event. There will eventually
be “places to go, people to see, and things to do” with the
newly opened National Museum of the United States Ar-
my as well as some old favorites to include the Hillwood
Estate, the Phillips Collection and museum gardens.
For those with internet access, many of the local places of
interest have digital resources available. Here are three that
may interest you: www.thenmusa.org (National Museum
of the US Army), www.nga.org (National Gallery of Art)
We look forward to seeing the Cobra King (a M4 Sherman tank
and www.folger.edu (Folger Shakespeare Library).
used in the Battle of the Bulge during WW2) in person once shut-
tle trips resume! Photo: National Museum of the U.S. Army With a little patience, copious amounts of hand sanitizer
and always with a mask in public spaces, we welcome the
Season’s Greetings! From the members of the Arts and 2021 New Year with good health and good cheer!
Entertainment Committee, we send well wishes to all Wa-
tergate residents for a happy and healthy new year in 2021.
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HOLIDAY CAROLING FREE MOVIE: CHICAGO
Friday, December 11, 2020 Friday, January 15, 2021
Meeting Place TBA • 6 p.m. Terrace Lounge • 3 p.m.
The Youth Committee will sing This Academy-Award winning mu-
holiday carols for those who’d sical is one you don’t want to miss!
enjoy a little holiday cheer. Please email the Activities Of-
fice (activities@watergateatlandmark.com) or call 703-370 This event is limited to 25 residents
-7092 if you’d like to participate or have the carolers stop to allow for social distancing. Re-
by your unit or by that of a friend’s. Professional voices or serve your spot by contacting the
holiday-themed sweaters are not required. Include your Activities Office. Early check-in
building and unit number in your reply. starts at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the show. Masks are re-
quired and hand sanitizer will be available. Attendees must
sign waivers prior to attending.
YOUTH TENNIS TIME
Saturdays through March 27, 2021 MARK TWAIN
Racquet Club • 3 p.m. • FREE
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Attendees must pre-register at the Activities Office and Terrace Lounge • 7:30 p.m. • Tickets: $10
sign waivers prior to participation. Parents or guardians
must remain in the vicinity for the duration of the session. Back for another visit, Allen Reece will give a one man
Event sponsored by the Youth Committee. Equipment is live performance of “Mark Twain.” Event limited to 25
not provided for this event. people. Sign up at the Activities Office to reserve your
spot.
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DECEMBER 2020 EVENTS
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 9 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
Advanced Tennis Tone/Balance/Stretch Water Aerobics - 9 AM - TL Yoga - 9 AM - CR
Social - 10 AM - RC 12 PM - TL 7 PM - IP Advanced Tennis Pickleball -
Chair Dance - Intermediate Tennis Pickleball - 7 PM - RC Social - 10 AM - RC 11 AM - RC
11 AM - TL Social - 4 PM - RC Virtual Town Hall: Water Dance - Youth Tennis Time -
HIIT- 6:30 PM - TL Recreation - 5 PM - TC 1st Reading for PR 88 - Noon - IP 3 PM - RC
Covenants - 7PM - TC 7 PM - TC
Pickleball - 6 PM - RC
Pet - 7:30 PM - TC
Youth - 6 PM - TC
Infrastructure - 7 PM - TC
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pickleball Pilates - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 9 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
2 PM - RC 10:30 AM - TL Chair Dance - Tone/Balance/Stretch Water Aerobics - 9 AM - TL Yoga - 9 AM - CR
Chair Dance - 11 AM - TL - 12 PM - TL 7 PM - IP Advanced Tennis Pickleball -
12 PM - TL HIIT- 6:30 PM - TL Intermediate Tennis Pickleball - 7 PM - RC Social - 10 AM - RC 11 AM - RC
Lions Club - Social - 4 PM - RC Water Dance - Youth Tennis Time -
6 PM - TV Pickleball - 6 PM – RC Noon - IP 3 PM - RC
PRC - 7 PM - TC Holiday Caroling -
6 PM - TBA
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Pickleball Pilates - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 9 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
2 PM - RC 10:30 AM - TL Chair Dance - Tone/Balance/Stretch 9 AM - TL Yoga - 9 AM - CR
Water Aerobics -
Chair Dance - 11 AM - TL - 12 PM - TL 7 PM - IP Advanced Tennis Pickleball -
12 PM - TL HIIT- 6:30 PM - TL Intermediate Tennis Pickleball - 7 PM - RC Social - 10 AM - RC 11 AM - RC
Budget - 7 PM - TC Board of Directors Social - 4 PM - RC Water Dance - Youth Tennis Time -
Meeting - 7PM - TC Pickleball - 6 PM – RC Noon - IP 3 PM - RC
BOARD
CANDIDATE
PACKAGES
DUE BY NOON
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Pickleball Pilates - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 9 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
2 PM - RC 10:30 AM - TL Chair Dance - Tone/Balance/Stretch Water Aerobics - Yoga - 9 AM - CR
11 AM - TL - 12 PM - TL 7 PM - IP
ALL
Chair Dance - Pickleball -
12 PM - TL HIIT- 6:30 PM - TL Intermediate Tennis Pickleball - 7 PM - RC OFFICES ARE 11 AM - RC
Social - 4 PM - RC
ALL OFFICES CLOSED FOR Youth Tennis Time -
Pickleball - 6 PM – RC
CLOSE AT 3 PM CHRISTMAS DAY 3 PM - RC
27 28 29 30 31
Pickleball Pilates - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 9 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
2 PM - RC 10:30 AM - TL Chair Dance - Tone/Balance/Stretch Water Aerobics -
Chair Dance - 11 AM - TL - 12 PM - TL 7 PM - IP
12 PM - TL HIIT- 6:30 PM - TL Intermediate Tennis Pickleball - 7 PM - RC
Social - 4 PM - RC
Pickleball - 6 PM – RC ALL OFFICES
CLOSE AT 3 PM
LOCATION KEY
BL= Building Lobby; BP=Billiard and Ping-Pong Rooms; BR=Blue Room; CF1=Conference Room 1; CF2=Conference Room 2;
CR=Card Room; FC=WAL Fitness Center; IP=Indoor Pool; LB=Library; LD= Loading Dock; LT=Lower Terrace; M=Market;
MA=Multi-purpose Area; OP=Outdoor Pool; OT=Outdoor Tennis Courts; P=Playground; PG=Putting Green; PR=Party Room;
RC=Racquet Club; TC=Teleconference; TL=Terrace Lounge; TS=Town Square; TV=TV Room; UT=Upper Terrace
December 2020 and January 2021 Wheel Page 13JANUARY 2021 EVENTS
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
All Offices Are Yoga - 9 AM - CR
Pickleball -
Closed for New 11 AM - RC
Year’s Day Youth Tennis Time
- 3 PM - RC
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Pickleball Pilates - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 9 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
2 PM - RC 10:30 AM - TL Advanced Tennis Tone/Balance/Stretch Water Aerobics - 9 AM - TL Yoga - 9 AM - CR
Chair Dance - Social - 10 AM - RC 12 PM - TL 7 PM - IP Advanced Tennis So- Pickleball -
12 PM - TL Chair Dance - Elections - 1:30 PM - TC Pickleball - 7 PM - cial - 10 AM - RC 11 AM - RC
Lions Club - 11 AM - TL Intermediate Tennis RC Water Dance - Youth Tennis Time
6 PM - TV HIIT- 6:30 PM - TL Social - 4 PM - RC Pet - 7:30 PM - TC Noon - IP - 3 PM - RC
Covenants - 7PM - TC Recreation - 5 PM - TC
Pickleball - 6 PM - RC
Youth - 6 PM - TC
Infrastructure - 7 PM - TC
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Pickleball Pilates - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 9 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
2 PM - RC 10:30 AM - TL Advanced Tennis Landscape - 11 AM - TC 9 AM - TL Yoga - 9 AM - CR
Water Aerobics -
Chair Dance - Social - 10 AM - RC Tone/Balance/Stretch - 7 PM - IP Advanced Tennis So- Pickleball -
12 PM - TL Chair Dance - 12 PM - TL Pickleball - 7 PM - cial - 10 AM - RC 11 AM - RC
11 AM - TL Intermediate Tennis RC Water Dance - Youth Tennis Time
HIIT- 6:30 PM - TL Social - 4 PM - RC Noon - IP - 3 PM - RC
Social Committee - Pickleball - 6 PM – RC Free Movie: Chicago -
7PM - TC PRC - 7 PM - TC 3 PM - TL
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Pickleball Pilates - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 9 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
2 PM - RC 10:30 AM - TL Advanced Tennis Tone/Balance/Stretch - Water Aerobics - 9 AM - TL Yoga - 9 AM - CR
Chair Dance - Social - 10 AM - RC 12 PM - TL 7 PM - IP Advanced Tennis So- Pickleball -
12 PM - TL Chair Dance - Intermediate Tennis Pickleball - 7 PM - cial - 10 AM - RC 11 AM - RC
Budget - 7 PM - TC 11 AM - TL Social - 4 PM - RC RC Water Dance - Youth Tennis Time
HIIT- 6:30 PM - TL Pickleball - 6 PM – RC Noon - IP - 3 PM - RC
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Pickleball Pilates - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - 9 AM - TL Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL Tai Chi - Tai Chi - 8 AM - TL
2 PM - RC 10:30 AM - TL Advanced Tennis Tone/Balance/Stretch - Water Aerobics - 9 AM - TL Yoga - 9 AM - CR
Chair Dance - Social - 10 AM - RC 12 PM - TL 7 PM - IP Advanced Tennis So- Pickleball -
12 PM - TL Chair Dance - Intermediate Tennis Pickleball - 7 PM - cial - 10 AM - RC 11 AM - RC
11 AM - TL Social - 4 PM - RC RC Water Dance - Youth Tennis Time
HIIT- 6:30 PM - TL Pickleball - 6 PM – RC Noon - IP - 3 PM - RC
Board of Directors
Meeting - 7PM - TC
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Pickleball
2 PM - RC
LOCATION KEY
BL= Building Lobby; BP=Billiard and Ping-Pong Rooms; BR=Blue Room; CF1=Conference Room 1; CF2=Conference Room 2;
CR=Card Room; FC=WAL Fitness Center; IP=Indoor Pool; LB=Library; LD= Loading Dock; LT=Lower Terrace; M=Market;
MA=Multi-purpose Area; OP=Outdoor Pool; OT=Outdoor Tennis Courts; P=Playground; PG=Putting Green; PR=Party Room;
RC=Racquet Club; TC=Teleconference; TL=Terrace Lounge; TS=Town Square; TV=TV Room; UT=Upper Terrace
Page 14 Wheel December 2020 and January 2021PURRFECT FOR ME Meet Maji. That’s short for
Majirisan, a yoga term for the
Cat Pose. Since she is a Himala-
in Maryland. We described the
circumstances of getting her and
the doctor asked only one ques-
By Eugenia Burkes, Pet Committee Member yan (a mix of Persian and Sia- tion: “How old was she when
mese), the name seemed appro- you got her?” The answer was 9
priate. She could be a “show weeks. The doctor said “She’s
cat” if she wasn’t feral. feral,” meaning when a kitten
does not have human contact
About twelve years ago the during the first six weeks of life,
State of New Jersey closed they will be hardwired for life as
down a breeder for abuse and feral. That ended a very short
neglect. Breeders up and down consultation which could have
the east coast agreed to take been done over the phone as the
some of the mama cats and their doctor never even looked at her.
litters. At the same time we
were looking for a Himalayan After many years, she is com-
kitten and spotted an ad for a fortable with us and she even
kitten in Waterford, VA. It was lets us comb her fur. However,
love at first sight - such a gor- only one pet sitter has actually
geous, tiny kitten. The foster seen her! Many friends, after
parent only said she might be numerous visits, remain highly
hard to socialize. Little did they skeptical that she exists. So, this
know! photo of Maji is the only proof.
After several months the poor Do you have a pet you’d like to
little thing was still terrified of write about? Send your story to
everything, especially people. A debfreile@gmail.com. Please
Maji’s presence may be a mystery but she’s still oh so friend recommended a pet be- submit your story in first-person
very beautiful! Photo: Eugenia Burkes havioralist, so we paid (and rather than your pet’s voice.
paid) for a trip to a kitty shrink
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