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The following Center Without Walls activities are open to Fairfax County residents in Burke/West Springfield area age 50 and over. Registration is first-come, first-served. Some classes have size limits.
FALL 2011 CLASSES
Yoga Section I
This class offers participants the opportunity to learn basic
Yoga postures while building strength and increasing endurance and
flexibility.
Always wanted to try Yoga? This is the class for you.
Bring a mat and wear loose comfortable clothes.
Instructor: Janet Guzzano
Location: Ponds Community Center
9837 Burke Pond Ln., Burke 22015
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Registration is on the bottom of this page
Yoga Section II
This class offers participants the opportunity to learn
basic Yoga postures while building strength and
increasing endurance and flexibility. Always wanted to
try Yoga? This is the class for you. Bring a mat and wear
loose comfortable clothes.
Instructor: Janet Guzzano
Location: Woods Community Center
10100 Wards Grove Cr., Burke 22015
Dates: Fridays
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi Exploration Section I
Relax, have fun, increase flexibility and maintain health
through breathing and the gentle movements of Tai Chi,
Chi Kung and Yoga.
Instructor: Kris Brinker/Hedi Kamai
Location: Woods Community Center
10100 Wards Grove Cr., Burke 22015
Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Registration is on the bottom of this page
Tai Chi Exploration Section II
This section builds upon the beginning Tai Chi and adds
new movements and techniques. Recommended for
students who have previously enrolled in Tai Chi
Instructor: Kris Brinker/Hedi Kamai
Location: Woods Community Center
10100 Wards Grove Cr., Burke 22015
Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Line Dance Club Section I (All Levels)
All abilities are welcome to this fast-paced Line Dance
Club. Under Susie’s spectacular guidance, participants
will get the dancing workout of a lifetime.
Instructor: Susie Thomas
Location: Virginia Korean Baptist Church
7200 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station 22039
Dates: Tuesdays
Line Dance Club Section II (All Levels)
All abilities are welcome to this fast-paced Line Dance
Club. Under Susie’s spectacular guidance, participants
will get the dancing workout of a lifetime.
Instructor: Susie Thomas
Location: Antioch Baptist Church
6531 Little Ox Rd., Fairfax Station 22039
Dates: Fridays
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Please NOTE: this class begins October 29th and
runs through 12/17
Line Dance Club (Beginner)
Everyone is welcome to this fast-paced Line Dance Club
and beginners are Highly Encouraged. Under Cathy’s
spectacular guidance, participants will get the dancing
workout of a lifetime.
Instructor: Cathy Byon
Location: Irving Middle School
8100 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield 22152
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Line Dance (Notice)
This Class is designed for entrylevel
instruction, for people who have had little or no line
dancing experience. The emphasis is on learning,
having fun, and helping you to progress to the beginner
line dancing class level.
Instructor: Jackie Schroeder
Location: Pinn Community Center
10225 Zion Dr., Fairfax 22032
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 1 ‐ 2:15 p.m.
Self – Defense for Seniors
This introductory class to the basics of self-defense is
fun and engaging. Participants will focus on strength and
coordination.
Instructor: Jim Harrison
Location: Woods Community Center
10100 Wards Grove Cr., Burke 22015
Dates: Tuesdays
Square Dancing
Come and enjoy the time-honored tradition of square
dancing. Along with a light workout, participants will
learn steps and calls common in square dancing.
Instructor: Butch Adams
Location: Woods Community Center
10100 Wards Grove Cr., Burke 22015
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Computer Basics and Beyond
This is an outstanding opportunity to learn basic
computer operation. If you’re interested in learning to email,
surf the internet or find out what Facebook is, this
is the class for you.
Instructor: Deane Kiley
Location: Mott Community Center
12111 Braddock Rd, Fairfax 22030
Date: Wednesdays
Running/Walking Club
Join us in a facilitated walk/run in the Burke area. Wear
running/walking shoes and comfortable clothing suitable
for outdoor activity. Each class meets at the Potomac
River Running Store.
Coordinator: Deane Kiley
Location: Potomac River Running
5715 Burke Center Pkwy, Burke 22015
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Mah Jong (American Style)
Explore the intricacies of the ancient Chinese game of
Mah Jong. Beginners and experience players welcome.
We have a growing group and would like to keep it
going!
Instructor: Arlene Braff/Jan Gillum
Location: Pinn Community Center
10225 Zion Dr., Fairfax 22032
Dates: Tuesdays (first meeting Oct. 18th)
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Special Note: this class is offered in 3 sessions of
3
hours a piece. The class is designed to give the best
quality instruction as well as real-time practice play in
order to get the novice to learn the basics of Mah Jong
more easily.
Registration is on the bottom of this page
Electic Readers of CWoW
A book club for casual people, the eclectic readers is a
no-registration required program sponsored by the
CWoW Advisory Council. The first book is “Genghis
Khan and the Making of the Modern World.”
Location: Burke Center Library
First Meeting: September 27th
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
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Casual Game Days!
Join other CWoW members in playing Canasta, Bridge,
Location: Pinn Community Center
10225 Zion Dr. Fairfax, 22032
Dates: Tuesdays (starting Nov. 8th) Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
About the Center Without Walls
Fairfax County’s Burke/West Springfield Senior Center Without Walls is an exciting public-private partnership among the residents of Burke, West Springfield, Fairfax Station, local businesses, places of worship and Fairfax County Government. It was created to provide a variety of programs, activities and services to older adults in this community. For Questions or Comments, please call 703-250-9181, TTY 711. |
Registration Form (You may register for multiple activities on the same form.)
CWoW Participants
We are constantly looking for new class offerings and locations. If you know of an instructor who might be available or a location that is suitable for a new class, please send an email to burkewestspringfieldcwow@fairfaxcounty.gov or drop by the Pinn Community Center and it may appear on our next schedule of classes.
Call for Volunteers
Volunteers can help the Burke/West Springfield Senior Center Without Walls in numerous ways. We are always looking for class monitors, office aids and advocates. Please inquire about volunteer opportunities at burkewestspringfieldcwow@fairfaxcounty.gov or drop by the Pinn Community Center and lend us your hand!
Website and Contact
You can always reach the Burke/West Springfield Senior Center Without Walls by any of the following: E-mail burkewestspringfieldcwow@fairfaxcount.gov, or by Phone: 703-250-9181, TTY 711, or the Website: www.scwow.org
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