GOLDEN GAZETTE
A Monthly Newspaper for Older Adults in the Fairfax Area
June 2015
Serving Older Adults for 39 Years
VOL. 39, NO. 2
A Closer Look: Scams and
Exploitation of Older Adults
Medicare Ambulance
Guidelines
The latest episode of Channel 16’s “Mature
Living” focuses on two unfortunate issues that occur
all too frequently to older adults: scams and financial
exploitation by family members and other people of
trust.
In part one of the program, Fairfax County Police
Detective Ryan Young and Consumer Affairs Branch
Chief Susan Jones discuss how crooks target
Fairfax County older adults with phony home and
yard work offers (usually offered by door-to-door
salespeople) as well as with online and phone
scams.
“Every day groups come in to Fairfax County
looking for victims,” said Young. He added that the
majority of his scam cases involve victimized older
adults. Older adults are targeted, he said, because
they are more likely to need home and yard work
and also are more likely to have a nest egg.
Jones advised the easiest way to handle unsolicited phone calls is to hang up and not to share
personal or financial information online because
scammers will be watching.
As for door-to-door sales, Jones and Young
agree that you should just not answer the door. Look
Many times a request for payment by
Medicare for ambulance transport is denied
because Medicare does not receive appropriate or sufficient documentation to support
the claim. Medicare will generally reimburse
for ambulance transports if the patient:
Cont. p. 4
In This Issue...
Telemarketing Calls ...................................... 3
2015 Farmers Markets .................................. 5
Elder Law ....................................................... 7
Stay Cool This Summer ............................. 12
June Gardening .......................................... 18
Summer Entertainment Series ................... 19
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• Was transported by a Medicare approved
ambulance company;
• Was suffering from an illness or injury
that contraindicated transportation by other
means;
• Was transported between the following
points: patient’s home to hospital or skilled
nursing home; skilled nursing home to hospital or hospital to skilled nursing home; hospital to hospital or skilled nursing home to
skilled nursing home; or hospital or skilled
nursing home to patient’s home.
There is corresponding documentation
that must be supplied to Medicare to verify
that the patient’s illness or injury was of such
an emergency nature that the absence of
immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in any of the
following:
• Place patient’s health in serious jeopardy;
Cont. p. 10
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Annoyed By Telemarketing Phone Calls?
Register With The Do Not Call Registry!
Trying to limit the number of telemarketing
phone calls you receive? Are you still
receiving annoying telemarketing calls even
though you’ve submitted your phone
number to the National Do Not Call Registry?
up to 18 months after you make a purchase or
payment, or up to three months after you submit
an inquiry or application.
• Federal law also allows calls from or on
behalf of charities, political organizations, and
telephone surveyors.
Make Sure You Are Registered
• Consumers can limit telemarketing calls by
registering their personal home and cell telephone
numbers with the National Do Not Call Registry.
You can register online at www.donotcall.gov or
call toll-free 1-888-382-1222, TTY 1-866-2904236, from the telephone number you want to
register.
• There’s no charge to register, and you can
register at any time. Ignore email alerts from
companies offering to register your number for a
fee or before a deadline—they are scams.
• Your registration is permanent and doesn’t
need to be renewed. Verify your registration
after significant changes in your account, like a
change in billing name, as these changes can
sometimes trigger a deletion in the Registry.
• Because the system automatically removes
most numbers that are disconnected, you may
need to re-register if your service has been
disconnected and reconnected.
• The Registry accepts both home and cell
phone numbers, but cell phones receive fewer
telemarketing calls because federal regulations
prohibit telemarketers from using automated
dialers to call them.
Virginia Law Also Protects Your Telephone
Privacy
The Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection
Act (VTPPA) prohibits telemarketers subject to
the VTPPA from calling a telephone number on
the National Do Not Call Registry.
Under the VTPPA, a telemarketer may call a
residence only between 8 a.m.-9 p.m., must
promptly identify himself using his full name and
company, and may not intentionally block calleridentification services. If a consumer asks not to
be called, that request must be honored for at
least 10 years.
The VTPPA’s penalty provisions allow
consumers to sue violators and recover damages
of $500 for each violation, or up to $1,500 for
willful violations.
Complaints and Contact Information
Keep a pen and pad of paper near the phone
to jot down information about unwanted
Cont. p. 6
Some Telemarketers Are Allowed to Call
• Most telemarketing calls—calls to sell you
goods and services—should stop 31 days after
registration. Companies can call, however, if
you’ve given them written permission to do so.
• Federal law allows calls from companies with
which you have an existing relationship. Unless
you tell the company to place you on its own donot-call list, you may receive telemarketing calls
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Scams cont. from p. 1
link , or you can tune into Channel 16 at the
following times:
•
Sundays—10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
•
Mondays—5 p.m.
•
Wednesdays—Noon
•
Fridays—9 p.m.
If you are concerned that you or an older
person you know may be experiencing exploitation, abuse, or neglect, call the Adult Protective
Services Hotline at 703-324-7450. This line is answered24/7.Youalsocanvisit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
for referrals among people you know when
considering yard and home maintenance work.
If you do open the door, Jones advised, you
should first ask to see a solicitation license.
Every door-to-door solicitor must be licensed
with the county. If you want to go forward,
always do research on the vendor before signing
a contract.
Jones and Young noted that phone scammers prey on people by impersonating a person
or organization the victim knows. These phone
scams are frequently circulating in the county:
• IRS calls and says you owe them money;
• Grandkids call you to wire them money
because they are in a jam;
• Court calls about your missing a court date.
In the second section of the program, Adult
Protective Services Supervisors Barry Barr and
Teebe Negasi discuss the painful and often
confusing issue of older adult exploitation by
family members. Unfortunately, it is all too common and often the exploited adult is hesitant to
complain because of the risk of severing family
relationships.
Barr said family perpetrators take advantage of the person’s finances and resources
without their knowledge such as unauthorized
credit card use, adding their name to the older
adult’s checking account, and even taking a
second mortgage on the older adult’s property
and then using the proceeds.
Negasi said that in exploitation cases, “There
is almost always something else going on in the
family.” This includes mental illness, substance
abuse, and unemployment.
And not just family members are tempted to
exploit. Adult Protective Services has found
other people in positions of trust such as neighbors, friends, and even ministers have financially
exploited older adults.
Tune in to this program to learn more about
both of these issues by going to
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults and looking in the Connections column for the YouTube
Cont. p. 6
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Estate? Downsizing?
Cleanouts? Collections?
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2015 Fairfax Area Farmers Markets
SATURDAY
*Burke: May 2-November 21, 8 a.m.-Noon,
VRE parking lot, 5671 Roberts Pkwy.
They’re here! One of the county’s truly
anticpated rites of spring is the opening of the 11
famers markets. The markets feature locally
grown (within 125 miles), fresh-from-the-fields
produce as well as freshly baked bread, creamy
artisan cheese, fresh eggs, meats, and other
edible delights.
Gardeners will find plenty of vegetable and
flower plants and, at many markets, will have
access to advice from volunteers with the Master Gardeners program.
*Reston: May 2-November 14, 8 a.m.-Noon,
Lake Anne Village Center, 11401 North Shore
Dr. (SNAP accepted, bonus dollar program)
SUNDAY
*Lorton: May 3-November 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,
VRE parking lot, 8990 Lorton Station Blvd.
(SNAP accepted, bonus dollar program)
WEDNESDAY
*McCutcheon/Mt. Vernon: May 6-December
16, 8 a.m.-Noon, Sherwood Regional Library,
2501 Sherwood Hall Ln. (SNAP accepted, bonus dollar program)
*=Master Gardener Plant Clinic
For more information and directions, go to
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets
or call 703-642-0128, TTY 703-803-3354.
*Oak Marr: May 6-November 18, 8 a.m.-Noon,
Oak Marr Recreation Center, 3200 Jermantown Rd.
City of Falls Church Farmers Market
Saturdays, April-December
8 a.m.-Noon
City Hall Parking Lot
300 Park Ave., Falls Church
*Wakefield: May 6-October 28, 2-6 p.m.,
Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Rd.
THURSDAY
*Annandale: May 7-November 12, 8 a.m.Noon, Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike
*Fairfax: May 7-October 29, 3-7 p.m., Fairfax
County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy.
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*Herndon: May 7-November 12, 8 a.m. -12:30
p.m., Old Town Herndon, 700 Block of Lynn St.,
by the Red Caboose. (SNAP accepted, bonus
dollar program)
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FRIDAY
*Kingstowne: May 1-October 30, 4-7 p.m.,
in the Giant parking lot, 5935 Kingstowne
Towne Center
*McLean: May 1-November 20, 8 a.m.-Noon,
Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Rd.
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Scams cont. from p. 4
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OlderAdults and click on Adult Protective Services
for more information. Keep the following in mind:
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• Downsizing/Estate
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• Anyone can report a suspected incident of
abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• State law requires that the identity of people
who report suspected abuse, neglect, or
exploitation be kept strictly confidential.
• Reporters are immune from any civil or
criminal liability unless they act in bad faith or
with a malicious purpose.
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703-395-7015
[email protected]
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Call the Fairfax County Department of Cable
and Consumer Services at 703-222-8435 for a
wide range of consumer information, to register
a complaint against a vendor, or to request a
speaker for your next community meeting. You
also can visit their consumer education page at
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer/education/.
If you feel you have been victimized by a scam, call
the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-6912131. You also can visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
police for more information.
Wills & Trusts
Telemarketing Calls cont. from p. 3
Special Needs Planning
telemarketing calls, including the date, time,
names, and purpose. These details will help you
document your complaint.
If you receive an unsolicited telemarketing
call more than 31 days after your registration,
you can file a complaint with the National Do Not
Call Registry at 1-888-382-1222, TTY 1-866290-4236. You’re not required to provide your
name and address when making a complaint.
The National Do Not Call Registry is a joint
undertaking of the Federal Trade Commission
(FTC) and Federal Communications Commission,
but is managed by the FTC. Questions or
complaints can be directed to the FTC by email
at [email protected], or by mail at:
National Do Not Call Registry, Attn: DNC Program
Manager, Federal Trade Commission, 600
Pennsylvania Avenue,N.W., Washington,DC 20580.
Medicaid Planning
Guardianships
Probate
Social Security Disability
Shredding Event
Document Shredding
Saturday, June 20, 8 a.m.-Noon
Cooper Middle School
977 Balls Hill Rd., McLean
For more information, call 703-324-5230.
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ELDER LAW
ESTATE PLANNING
PLANNING
ESTATE
ESTATE PLANNING
I’m an Executor...Now What?
WILLS AND TRUSTS
WILLS AND TRUSTS
By Evan H. Farr, Certified Elder Law Attorney
Trust and Probate Counsel
Special Needs Trusts
In Home Services • Elder Law Services
Contrary to what many people think, it is NOT
an honor to be selected as an executor of a Will.
Rather, it brings with it an extraordinary amount
of unnecessary work, including the preparing
and filing of horrifically complex court documents. If more people doing estate planning
understood that a Will puts your estate through
the “nightmare of probate,” more people would
use a living trust to avoid this nightmare.
That being said, below is a brief description
of some of the key responsibilities of an executor:
Probate: It is the executor’s first responsibility
to probate the Will, which involves the filing of
numerous documents with the court system,
payment of filing fees and taxes, executor’s
commissions, and other costs and fees that will
typically consume 5% to 8% of an estate. Please
note that a Revocable Living Trust protects your
assets from having to go through probate.
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703.317.1927
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Referrals & bids for repairs
Decluttering, moving, auction companies
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Managing/Disbursing Assets: The executor
locates, manages, and disburses the assets of
the estate. He or she determines the value of all
estate assets such as real estate. In many
cases, such property will need to be liquidated in
order to pay the estate’s debts.
Fairfax County
Services for Older Adults
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Adult Day Health Care
Adult Protective Services
Care Management/Social Work
Caregiver Support and Respite
In-Home Care
Health Insurance Counseling
Meals on Wheels
Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
Recreation, Transportation, and More!
Burial Expenses: One of the responsibilities of
an executor is to use the estate’s funds to pay for
funeral and burial expenses.
Debts: The debts of the deceased person become the debts of the estate, and the executor
must pay them before making distributions to
beneficiaries.
Information specialists can discuss these
and other services for older adults, adults
with disabilities, and caregivers in the Fairfax
area. Call 703-324-7948, or go to www.fairfax
county.gov/olderadults.
Taxes: The executor also will pay all required
taxes from a bank account set up in the name of
the estate.
Cont. p. 8
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Elder Law cont. from p. 7
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available in large-print
format. Call 703-324-5633.
Care for Estate’s Assets: The executor must
care for the estate’s assets until they can be
distributed, by ensuring that property is properly cared for and that funds are invested prudently.
Liability: If an executor mismanages estate
funds and this results in a loss for the beneficiaries, the executor can be found personally
liable.
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Some estate administration details can be
taken care of before a testator dies to make the
process less cumbersome for the executor. For
instance, an executor should make sure the
testator is keeping a list of assets and debts,
including bank accounts, investment accounts,
insurance policies, real estate, and so on. He or
she also should be sure to know the names and
contact details of attorneys, accountants, and
financial advisors used by the testator, and
where the original Will and the asset list are
located.
Depending on the type of property owned,
how it is titled, the provisions of the decedent’s
Will, and the applicable law, the executor often
has complicated responsibilities that are often
best carried out with the guidance and assistance of a knowledgeable legal advisor.
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NOTE: This article is not intended as legal
advice and should not be relied upon without
consulting legal counsel. If you would like to
suggest an elder law question for this column,
contact Evan Farr at [email protected]
or call 703-691-1888.
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Join a Senior Center—Let the Fun Begin!
Fairfax County residents age 55 and over may join any of the 14 senior centers sponsored by the
Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. There is an annual membership fee. For information,
go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs; call 703-324-4600, or email [email protected].
Senior centers offer classes, health programs, computer/Internet access, trips, and opportunities to
socialize with others. The centers’ calendars are online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/calendar.htm. Scroll
down to find the senior centers’ calendars and select the month next to the facility. Lunch is available with
a suggested donation between $2 and $6 based on age and income. Lunch reservations must be made at
least 1 day in advance. Transportation may be available by Fastran bus at a nominal charge. Call your nearest
senior center for information. The City of Fairfax (www.fairfaxva.gov) and the City of Falls Church
(www.fallschurchva.gov) also sponsor senior centers and have their monthly schedules online.
+ Indicates a facility with a Senior+ program
Bailey’s
Bailey’s Senior Center
5920 Summers Lane
Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041
703-820-2131
Burke/West Springfield
Center Without Walls
David R. Pinn Community
Center
10225 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-250-9181
Herndon+
873 Grace Street
Herndon, VA 20170
703-464-6200
Hollin Hall
1500 Shenandoah Road
Alexandria, VA 22308
703-765-4573
James Lee+
James Lee Community Center
2855-A Annandale Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-534-3387
Kingstowne
6488 Landsdowne Center
Alexandria, VA 22315
703-339-7676
Lewinsville+
1609 Great Falls Street
McLean, VA 22101
703-442-9075
Lincolnia+
4710 North Chambliss St.
Alexandria, VA 22312
703-914-0223
Little River Glen+
4001 Barker Court
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-503-8703
Lorton+
7722 Gunston Plaza
Lorton, VA 22079
703-550-7195
Pimmit Hills
7510 Lisle Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22043
703-734-3338
Wakefield
Audrey Moore RECenter
8100 Braddock Road
Annandale, VA 22003
703-321-3000
Other Locations for Senior
Activities/Meals
Central Senior Center
Open Tuesdays & Fridays
15451 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20121
703-303-3939
City of Fairfax Senior Center
4401 Sideburn Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-359-2487
Providence
3001 Vaden Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-865-0520
City of Falls Church
Senior Center
223 Little Falls Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-248-5020
South County+
South County Govt.
Center
8350 Richmond Hwy,
#325
Alexandria, VA 22309
703-704-6216
David R. Pinn Community Center
10225 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-250-9181
Sully+
5690 Sully Road
Centreville, VA 20120
703-322-4475
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Huntington Community Center
5751 Liberty Drive
Alexandria, VA 22303
703-960-1917
Gum Springs Community Center
8100 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA 22306
703-360-6088
Ambulance Guidelines cont. from p. 1
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• Serious impairment to bodily functions; or
• Serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or
part.
The most common cause for nonpayment is
insufficient documentation by the ambulance
company. In some instances, the ambulance
company does not have access to the records to
submit to Medicare. In other cases, the ambulance company neglects to forward the proper
documents to Medicare. These situations can
be resolved in your favor so long as you have
your doctor(s) send the appropriate diagnosis
and supporting documentation to Medicare.
The appropriate documentation must show
that the patient meets one of the following:
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Workshops will be held at First Baptist Church,
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• Was transported in an emergency situation,
e.g., as a result of an accident, injury, or acute
illness;
• Needed to be restrained;
• Was unconscious or in shock;
• Required oxygen or other emergency treatment on the way to the destination;
• Had to remain immobile because of a fracture that had not been set or the possibility of a
fracture;
• Sustained an acute stroke or myocardial
infarction;
• Was experiencing severe hemorrhage;
• Was bed confined before and after the ambulance trip;
• Could only be moved by stretcher.
If you feel that Medicare has wrongly denied
your claim, follow the appeal guidelines located
on the back of your Medicare Summary Notice.
Many requests for payment of ambulance services have been reversed on appeal.
The guidelines for Medicare covering ambulance transports are defined in the Medicare
Carriers Manual, Section 2125.
For more information or assistance with the
appeal process, contact the Virginia Insurance
Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) at
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Stay Cool this Summer!
For some older people, it doesn’t take much
heat or time in the sun to succumb to heat-related
illness. This is because people 65 years and
older are less likely to sense heat and respond
to changes in temperature. Too much heat can
lead to heat exhaustion and to the sometimes
fatal, heat stroke. According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, heat illness and
death are preventable by taking the following
precautions.
and 911 should be called. In the meantime you
need to move to a cooler environment, apply
cold cloths, and drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverages without caffeine, if able.
People who provide care for older adults
should follow this advice and also encourage the
person for whom they care to drink water
throughout the day. Keep in mind, some elderly
adults may not be aware that they are becoming
dehydrated.
This information is provided by Fairfax
County’s Adult Day Health Care Centers. For
more information, call 703-750-3316 or go to
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/adhc.
Stay cool.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as
possible.
• Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling
device.
• Take cool showers or baths.
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Stay hydrated.
• Drink more water than usual.
• Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more
fluids.
• Drink fluids while working outside even if you
don’t feel thirsty.
• Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts
of sugar.
Stay Informed.
• Check local news for extreme heat alerts and
safety tips.
You also should be aware of the symptoms
of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy
sweating, weakness, cold clammy skin, fast
weak pulse, nausea and vomiting, and fainting. If
you experience these, you should move to a
cooler location, lie down and loosen clothing,
apply cool wet cloths, sip water, and seek
medical attention.
Heat stroke symptoms include body temperature above 103 degrees, hot, red skin, rapid
and strong pulse, and possible unconsciousness. This is considered a medical emergency
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Creative Aging Festival: The Best Of The Rest!
The Creative Aging Festival continues
through the end of May and there are still a wide
variety of events to consider. Below are just a few
samples of the upcoming activities. Go to
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults and click on Creative Aging Festival to find the full schedule of events
throughout the county. The festival features over
100 events including art exhibits, dance, musical
performances, poetry readings, lectures, and
classes in watercolor, woodworking, knitting,
clogging, tap, piano, photography, and more!
Events are free unless otherwise stated.
The festival is sponsored by Fairfax County,
the Arts Council of Fairfax County, AARP Virginia, and several other community organizations
and businesses.
• Water Color Class
Mondays, 12:30 p.m.
Kingstowne Center for Active Adults
6488 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria
703-339-7676
• Piano Lessons
It’s never too late to tickle the ivories!
Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m.; Fridays, 2:15 p.m.
Kingstowne Center for Active Adults
6488 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria
703-339-7676
• iPhone Photos
Learn how to take and retrieve pictures off your
iPhone.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Alexandria
• Trip to Chanticleer Gardens
Motor coach to this beautiful 35-acre garden in
Wayne, PA.
May 20, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.—$124
Green Spring Gardens
4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria
703-642-5173
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• Goodwin House Alexandria 8th Annual
Arts Festival
May 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
4800 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria
703-824-1125
• Broadway Goes Choral—Fairfax Choral
Society
This Symphonic Adult Chorus concert features a
full symphony orchestra and music including
“The Sound of Music,” “South Pacific,” “Guys &
Dolls,” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”
May 30, 8 p.m.—$15-$45 tickets (includes
parking)
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts
Center, NVCC Alexandria Campus,
4915 East Campus Lane, Alexandria
703-642-3277, www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org/
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Volunteer Opportunities
Fairfax County’s Volunteer Solutions program needs substitute Meals on Wheels drivers throughout the county. Vietnamese Meals
on Wheels needs drivers in Falls Church and
Annandale. The ability to speak Vietnamese is
helpful, but not required.
Meals on Wheels volunteers may choose
to drive weekly, biweekly, monthly, or be a
substitute. Meals are delivered weekdays
between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Volunteer Solutions also needs:
• Drivers for grocery shopping, errands, and
medical appointments.
• Respite Care volunteers to give caregivers
a break.
• Vietnamese-speaking female social visitor
in Annandale.
Opportunities at Senior Centers:
• Meditation and book club leaders in McLean;
• Square dance, ballroom dance, basic guitar,
basic Spanish, American Sign Language, ESL,
art, and certified arthritis exercise instructors in
McLean;
• Canasta card game leader in Annandale;
• Pilates and ballroom dance instructors in
Annandale;
• Front desk volunteers, weekdays, 10 a.m.-2
p.m., to check-in participants, answer phones,
and do data entry in Falls Church;
• Art, mosaic, and jewelry-making instructors
in Annandale and Alexandria;
• Ballroom dance instructor in Alexandria;
• Teachers for beginning Spanish and
beginning Italian in Alexandria;
Opportunities at Adult Day Health Care
Centers:
• Social companions, Mondays, 3-5 p.m. in
Alexandria;
• Pianist in Herndon;
• Lunch assistants to set tables, cut up food,
serve lunch, and play cards 2x/week, Monday/
Tuesday, or Thursday/Friday in Annandale.
For more information on any of the Volunteer
Solutions’ opportunities, call the Volunteer Intake
Line at 703-324-5406,emailVolunteerSolutions@Fair
faxCounty.gov, or go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/
olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
The Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke
serves those who are 50+ and can no longer
drive. Volunteer drivers are needed MondayFriday for medical appointments and companion
shopping within the Fairfax/Burke area. Email
Barry Wickersham at [email protected] or
call 703-359-2918.
The Shepherd’s Center of AnnandaleSpringfield needs volunteer drivers for medical,
dental, and rehab appointments during the week,
and shopping on weekends, in and around the
greater Annandale and Springfield areas. Office
volunteers also are needed to take phone requests and coordinate schedules. Call 703-9411419, or email [email protected].
The Alzheimer’s Association needs volunteers to serve on the walk planning committee.
The committee meets for 1 hour, 1x/month in
Fairfax. Call 703-359-4440 or go to http://
act.alz.org/2015novawalk.
Volunteer Solutions is seeking a team of
volunteers to assist with planning and executing
Venture Into Volunteering fairs. The fairs, which
are for persons 55 and older, occur two times per
year. Once a location is secured, local nonprofit
and government entities are invited to join the
event and recruit volunteers. This planning group
will oversee all aspects of the event. Email John
Kort at [email protected].
To have a volunteer opportunity considered for
this column, contact Tanya Erway by the first of
the month one month in advance.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 703-533-5459
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Creative Aging Festival cont. from p. 13
4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria
703-914-0330
Kingstowne Center for Active Adults
6488 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria
703-339-7676
Annandale/Fairfax
• Preserving and Sharing Your Family Archive
Scrapbooks, photos, videos, diplomas, and other memorabilia tell your family’s story. Learn
best practices to create memory books, heritage calendars and digital photo displays.
May 20, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
City of Fairfax Regional Library
10360 North Street, Fairfax
703-293-2136, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/
branches/
• Chinese Brush Painting
See samples of the amazing works these artists
have accomplished and learn this wonderful art
form!
Mondays, 10 a.m.-Noon
Lincolnia Senior Center
4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria
703-914-0330
• Ballroom Dance with Technique
Adam Whitley instructs this popular class for all
levels.
Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lincolnia Senior Center
4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria
703-914-0330
• Open Mic Poetry Reading, Jazz Music,
Photography Exhibit and Recorder Concert
Listen to tunes of the Tallwood Trio followed by
an open mic poetry reading, then meander
through a fabulous gallery of photos while listening to the OLLI Recorder Concert.
May 29, 10 a.m.-Noon
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute/GMU
Tallwood, TA-1 & TA-3, 4210 Roberts Road,
Fairfax
703-503-3384, https://olligmu.augusoft.net/
• Tap Class
Mondays and Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Lincolnia Senior Center
4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria
703-914-0330
• YOUR Art in the Park
Create your own nature design on paper and
they’ll transfer it to a ceramic tile for display in
the foyer.
Mon., Wed., Thur., Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5 p.m., $20
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
7701 Royce Street, Annandale
703-941-1065, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/
hidden-oaks/
• Clogging Class
Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Lincolnia Senior Center
4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria
703-914-0330
• Line Dancing
Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.
Lincolnia Senior Center
4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria
703-914-0330
• Chinese Chorale Group—55 +
May 20
Providence Community Center
3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax
703-865-0520
• Lincolnia Chorale
Calling all voices! This is a fun group under the
direction of Ralph Maxwell. Drop in and see if it
is for you.
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Lincolnia Senior Center
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• Art Exploration
Develop and enhance your skills working with a
variety of mediums including watercolor, charcoal, and pencil.
May 19 and 26, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
First program free, then $5
Sully Senior Center
5690 Sully Road, Centreville
703-322-4475
Falls Church/Vienna
• Ballet Movement for Seniors
Perfect for older adults to experience the
strength, cardio alignment and posture that
ballet has to offer in a low impact way while
enjoying movement to beautiful music.
May 19 & 26, 1-2:15 p.m.
BalletNova Center for Dance
3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church
703-778-3008, www.BalletNova.org
Lorton
• Artists 50+ Exhibit
May 1-31
Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Road, Lorton
703-584-2900, http://workhousearts.org/
• Celebrate Creativity and Wellness
Join the Lorton Senior Center in a day to celebrate creativity through activities, demonstrations, guest speakers, games, food, and more!
May 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lorton Senior Center
7722 Gunston Plaza, Lorton
703-550-7195
• Digital Art Workshop...on a Tablet or
Smartphone!
May 20, 10-11 a.m.
Vienna Community Center
120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, [email protected]
• Theater Dance for Seniors
May 21 and 28, 1-2 p.m.
BalletNova Center for Dance
3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church
703-778-3008, www.BalletNova.org
Reston
• Blind Curves: One Woman’s Unusual
Journey
After completing a 2,500 mile road trip, the
author tells a story of how a woman of a certain
age can break with tradition and turn frustration
into triumphant joy.
May 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.—$15/Reston, $30/
non-Reston
Reston Community Center
2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston
703-390-6157
www.restoncommunitycenter.com
• Iranian Music and Dancing
Dance with traditional Persian folk dancers or
showcase your own moves! Too shy to dance?
No problem. Join in the fun and witness the
unique twist some cultures attach to aging!
May 28, Noon
Pimmit Hills Senior Center
7510 Lisle Avenue, Falls Church
703-734-3338
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Ask an Expert: Questions & Answers
Provided by SeniorNavigator
To ask an expert about your aging concerns, visit www.seniornavigator.org.
Topic: Out of state driver’s license accepted in
Virginia
Topic: Adding Exercise to Your Routine
Question: Now that the weather is getting nicer,
I need to stop procrastinating about getting
active and begin an exercise program. Can you
suggest some first steps?
Question: My husband and I are moving to
Virginia in July. Currently I have a Pennsylvania
driver’s license. I am 78 years old. Do I have
to get a new license or will the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles honor my existing license?
Answer: First, congratulations for taking this
first step! Wanting to begin an exercise program
and picking physical activities that you enjoy and
match your abilities will help you stick to them. If
you are not doing regular physical activity now,
and have a chronic disease like arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, or a heart condition, it
is usually a good idea to check with a health
professional before becoming physically active.
You can ask your health professional for suggestions for what type of exercise you can start off
with, and build on your program from there.
Many people think that they have to go to a gym
to exercise. You can, but that isn’t necessary.
Walking is an inexpensive way to get started.
Most of us are able to walk. You can do it alone,
with friends or even with your dog. A few safety
reminders:
• Walk during the day or if you are walking at
night, do it in well-lit areas or if you are walking
around your neighborhood, carry a flashlight and
wear reflective clothing or a vest.
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Hydrate if you are doing an exercise that
makes you sweat.
• Warm up and cool down with your exercise
programs.
Answer: Within 60 days of moving to Virginia,
you must obtain a Virginia driver’s license.
However, if you hold a commercial driver’s
license (CDL), you must obtain a Virginia CDL
within 30 days. Since you are from out-of-state
and possess a valid driver’s license, DMV may
exchange your out-of-state driver’s license for a
Virginia driver’s license if you meet the identity,
legal presence, residency, and social security
requirements and Virginia’s driver education
requirements, if applicable.
You must show two proofs of identity, one
proof of legal presence, and one proof of
Virginia residency. Proof of your social security
number (if you have been issued one) also is
required.
Effective January 1, 2015, Virginia drivers
age 75 or older are required to appear in person
at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) for their next license renewal and pass a
vision screening. Once issued, your license will
generally be valid for five years.
Health Insurance Questions?
Call the Virginia
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June Gardening
by Joe Belsan
I am so far behind in planting, I’m afraid to
sit down! We’ve had a roller coaster of a spring
and suddenly boom—we have 90 degree temps.
I am going to go out on a limb and say it’s
safe to plant anything and everything in terms of
warm weather crops–cukes, watermelons,
corn, etc.
I’m writing this mid-May, so take it with a
grain of salt or compost or whatever. I’m sure
I’ve mentioned this before, but the first spring
we spent at our house in the City of Fairfax, we
had a killing frost on Memorial Day weekend.
I’m sure the peas, spinach, and other early
greens have been great with the cool weather
we had from March to April.
My lilacs are still blooming and filling the
yard with their heavenly scent. Even the Carolina sweet shrub I have in the back is filling the
yard with its sweet chocolaty, cinnamon, vanilla
perfume, which is unusually early this year.
I love fresh spinach, kale, or mustard rinsed
then sautéed with some olive oil, crushed garlic
and pine nuts. Simmer some olive oil in a pan,
then add the pine nuts to brown slightly, and
then the garlic. Delicious!
I think I’ve mentioned giving tomato plants a
haircut. Pick the branches that don’t have flowers ready to form and clip them back to the main
stem. It won’t hurt the plant but will force more
fruit-forming branches. Also, pinch the “runners” that form at the main stem and branches.
Allegedly these will sap the strength of the
plant. I haven’t proven this to myself, but I do it
anyway.
The tomato is a vine. You can layer the
plant and create new plants by taking a branch,
clipping it, and covering it with soil. It will start
growing new roots. With patience, fortitude,
and perseverance, you can start next year’s
crop over the winter!
Until next month, happy gardening!
SOURCE: Joe Belsan is a longtime resident of
the City of Fairfax and practices organic gardening. He is a foodscaper who helps plan and
implement vegetable gardens. He has a table at
the Oakton Farmers Market on Hunter Mill Rd.
on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. selling seedlings/plants and answering questions. Comments and questions may be addressed to him
at [email protected].
50+ Employment Expo
May 26 in Tysons
Meet dozens of job recruiters at the 50+
Employment Expo on Tuesday, May 26, from 10
a.m.-2 p.m. at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons
Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna.
Attend seminars on changing careers, online
job searching, continuing education, starting your
own business, job training, and job interviewing.
Bob Levey, the prize-winning Washington Post
columnist who wrote “Bob Levey’s Washington”
for 23 years, is the keynote speaker. The event
is sponsored by the Jewish Council for the Aging,
Fairfax County, and community partners.
Admission and parking are free. To request
reasonable accommodations or for more information, email [email protected] or call
1-301-255-4209.
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2015 Summer Entertainment Series in the Parks
Cool McFinn
Wednesday, June 3, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Mason District Park Amphitheater
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
This Celtic combo plays roots music ranging
from folk-rock to jazz, as well as traditional Irish
music.
Fairfax County’s 2015 Summer Entertainment Series will keep you rocking all summer
long! Over 100 concerts—including big band,
jazz, bluegrass, rock, classical, and world music—will be performed in local parks throughout
the county. Best of all, they are close to home
and free! So bring a picnic dinner, blankets, and
lawn chairs and enjoy!
The following is just a sample of upcoming June
events.Findacompletelistatwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/
parks/performances/. Concerts are cancelled if
there is a threat of bad weather. Call 703-324SHOW(7469) to check.
Night Music
Friday, June 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Grist Mill Park
4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria
A tight-knit ensemble of guitar, drums, bass,
sax, keyboard, and vocals.
Thrillbillys
Wednesday, June 3, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Lee District Amphitheater
6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia
See and hear why this rockabilly band won a
Wammie for best debut recording.
A Tribute to The Everly Brothers
Friday, June 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Mason District Park Amphitheater
6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Everlys’ classics including “Let It Be Me,” “Walk
Right Back,” and “Bye Bye Love.”
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Country songs, romantic boleros, lively polkas,
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A reduced-cost rabies clinic
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Rd., Fairfax. The cost is $15.
• Dogs, cats, and ferrets are eligible for
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• Dogs must be on leashes.
• Cats and ferrets must be in carriers.
• All pets will receive a 1-year rabies
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Melodime
Saturday, June 6, 7-8 p.m.
Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Rd., Lorton
This rock band grew up performing music in the
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Rootsy, catchy, and original.
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Thursday, June 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
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SHEPHERD’S CENTERS
Ted Garber
Saturday, June 13, 7-8 p.m.
Workhouse Arts Center
9601 Ox Rd., Lorton
A genre-bending multi-instrumentalist, his “Blues
Americana Rock” combines classic showmanship with impressive talent as a singer-songwriter.
Veronneau
Wednesday, June 17, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Lee District Park Amphitheater
6601 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria
This international acoustic quartet won this year’s
Wammie Awards for Best Jazz Vocals, Jazz
Recording, and Jazz Band and their recent albums rose to Top 10 status in the national jazz
and world music charts.
John McCutcheon
Thursday, June 18, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm
2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon
This beloved folksinger and Grammy nominee is
master of a dozen traditional instruments including the hammer dulcimer.
Fairfax-Burke
What: Family Fun Bingo
When: Saturday, June 6, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: St. Leo’s Parish School Gym, 3700 Old
Lee Hwy., Fairfax
Tickets: $10 (includes 2 Bingo cards, snacks,
beverages, and door prizes. Additional cards
$1 each.)
Information: Call 703-426-2824.
Oakton-Vienna
What: White Elephant Bingo and Ice Cream
Social. (Bring a white elephant item in good
condition.)
When: Thursday, June 25, Noon
Where: American Legion, 330 N. Center St.,
Vienna
Registration: Call 703-281-0538.
Annandale-Springfield
What: Lunch N’ Life
When: Thursday, July 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Hope Lutheran Church, 4609
Ravensworth Rd., Annandale
Cost: $10
Registration: Call 703-941-1419 or go to shepherd
[email protected].
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Seniors Independence,
Comfort, Security, and
Freedom at Home.
9 Housekeeping & Laundry
9 Daily Living Assistance
9 Meal Preparation
9 Shopping & Errands
9 Alzheimer’s Care
9 Outdoor Maintenance
9 Handyman Services
9 Transportation
9 Appointments
A Brighter Day Home Care, Inc.
www.abrighterdayhomecare.org
Total for All: $7,000
For details contact: 703-998-5282
Free Home Assessment (703) 502-9012
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FAIRFAX AREA AGENCY ON AGING
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Suite 708
Fairfax, VA 22035-1104
Please Deliver by June 1
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
June 6. 10 a.m.-Noon. Master
Gardeners Plant Clinic. Master Gardeners from the Fairfax
County Cooperative Extension
will host free plant clinics each
Saturday morning through the
summer to answer your gardening questions. Kings Park
Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd.,
Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
June 7. Noon-1:30 p.m. Women’s Golf Month Free Clinic. All
skill levels welcome. The full
swing, putting, and chipping
will be covered. Bring your
clubs, or they can be provided.
Herndon Centennial Golf
Course, 909 Ferndale Ave.,
Herndon. Call 703-471-5769
to register.
June 10. 10-11 a.m. Aging
Gracefully. Lynn Ortiz with
Fitness Together Tysons
discusses getting started with
exercise, exercise myths, injury
prevention, types of exercise
you need for health, and more.
Free. Vienna Community
Center, 120 Cherry St. SE,
Vienna. Call 703-255-6360.
June 11. 3 p.m. Dementia &
Driving. Discuss the hard decisions involved with dementia
and driving, and learn more
about caregiver approaches for
dealing with this difficult topic.
Free. Insight Memory Care
Center, 3953 Pender Dr., Suite
100, Fairfax. Call 703-2044664 to RSVP.
June 11. 7-8 p.m. Safety for
Seniors. The Fairfax County
Police Department will present
a free program on safety for
seniors. Kings Park Library,
9000 Burke Lake Rd., Burke.
Call 703-978-5600 to register.
June 16. 7-8 p.m. Narrative
History “Mission to Tokyo.”
World War II historian and local author Robert F. Dorr
speaks about the experiences
of American airmen in the Pacific and his research into the
lives of these flyers. Free.
Chantilly Regional Library, 4000
Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly. Call
703-502-3883 to register.
June 20. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Trash
or Treasure Rummage and
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Bake Sale. Come by Lorton
Senior Center and browse or
rummage for a treasure and a
treat or two! Baked goods
available for purchase too. Free.
Lorton Senior Center, 7722
Gunston Plaza, Lorton. Call 703
550-7195.
June 21. 5-7 p.m. Father’s
Day Family Fishing. Celebrate
Father’s Day with fishing in the
park. Supplies and equipment
provided or bring your own rod
and reel. Fish will be released.
$8/$10 (in/out of county). Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac
Hills St., Great Falls. Call 703759-9018 to register.
June 26. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mount
Vernon Nights free summer
concert. The Quebe Sisters
Band (Western Swing & Vintage
Country) performs at Grist Mill
Park, 4710 Mount Vernon
Memorial Hwy., Alexandria.
Call 703-324-7469.