Free decorating classes from 10-11 a.m. at Tri-City, Too Decorating Center, 308 Maple Ave., West Vienna. To register call 703-798-9868 or 202-917-2900. “Interior Design Applications” on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Careers in Counseling: If helping people is your professional goal, you might consider a future as a counselor, clinical worker or psychologist. A panel of practitioners discusses current career opportunities and the required education and training. Saturday, Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna. $45 Registration Fee/ $35 Center Circle Donors. Visit www.thewomenscenter.org.
Healthy Responses to Anger: Understanding sources of anger (stress and anxiety), recognizing feelings and developing effective responses is the overall goal of this program for both women and men. Saturday, Oct. 21, 1-4 p.m. at The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna. $45 Registration Fee/ $35 Center Circle Donors. Visit www.thewomenscenter.org.
Exploring Your Dreams: Specific, practical and fun techniques for working with dreams will be taught, including dream interpretation, dream re-enactment and dream amplification. Participants are encouraged to record and bring several dreams to the workshop. Monday, Oct. 23, 6-9 p.m. at The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna. $45 Registration Fee/ $35 Center Circle Donors. Visit www.thewomenscenter.org.
Understanding Emotional Abuse: Recognizing and admitting to being emotionally abused are extremely difficult. Whether you decide to leave the abusive relationship or to stay, you will benefit from advice, encouragement and inspiration in any stage of your recovery process. Join us for a discussion of emotional abuse in a caring and supportive environment with a Women’s Center staff therapist. Support group available. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m. at The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna. $45 Registration Fee/ $35 Center Circle Donors. Visit www.thewomenscenter.org.
Boutique Wineries Are “Hot” This Season: What’s So Special About Independent Producers? (Activity No. 1383.260). We’ve tracked down some of the hottest wines to sample. Taste products from new wineries that are just coming into the market. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7:30-9 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. $45, $40 for McLean tax district residents.
Call 703-790-0123/TTY: 703-TAP-TALK (827-8255), or visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Judith Loomis’ Classes are offered from 7-9:30 p.m. at Tri-City, Too Decorating Center, 308 Maple Ave., West Vienna. To register call 703-798-9868 or 202-917-2900. Feng Shui on Wednesday, Oct. 25 or Wednesday, Nov. 29. Cost is $45/session. From 7-9:30 p.m.
Beginning Irish fiddle classes from through Oct. 26, 5-6 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. No experience required but must furnish own fiddles, which can be rented from area stores. $31/resident $39/non-resident. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov for more.
A free T’ai Chi Beginners Practice is held every Saturday morning from 8-9 a.m., outdoors, at McLean Central Park, behind the Dolley Madison Library on Ingleside Avenue. This practice runs through Oct. 28. The practice is open to all. Any comfortable, casual clothing and footwear are fine. Visit www.TaiChiCenter.com or call Warren at 703-759-9141.
A free T’ai Chi beginners practice is held Saturdays 8-9 a.m., outdoors, at McLean Central Park, behind the Dolley Madison Library, on Ingleside Drive (no street number), McLean.
Meeting through Oct. 28, the practice is open to all and to all ages, including those who are brand new beginners. Any comfortable, casual clothing and footwear are fine. Visit www.TaiChiCenter.com or call Warren at 703-759-9141.
Journaling for Well-Being: Writing is a way to relieve stress and work out internal conflicts but most people don’t know where to begin. This program focuses on using journaling as a tool of self-exploration and healing. There will be a short break and participants are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Sunday, Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna. $85 Registration Fee/ $70 Center Circle Donors. Visit www.thewomenscenter.org.
English classes. McLean Baptist Church is offering free conversational English classes on Monday mornings. Classes include beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Advanced electives are Literature, U.S. Government, World Religions, and current events. There is no cost for the class or registration, however students must buy their own books. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at noon. New student registration begins at 9 a.m., until Oct. 30. McLean Baptist Church is located at 1367 Chain Bridge Road. Call 703-356-8080 or visit www.mcleanbaptist.org.
Ladies Night Out: Melt Their Hearts With Wine & Chocolates. (Activity No. 1384.260) Just for the ladies. Come enjoy a relaxing night out, away from all the stress of your busy schedule. Enjoy terrific wine from female wine-makers paired with delicious handcrafted chocolates from a local chocolatier. Friday, Nov. 3, 7:30-9 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. $45, $40 for McLean tax district residents. Call 703-790-0123/TTY: 703-TAP-TALK (827-8255), or visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Pinot 5 Ways: Sideways Gave Us the Pinot Noir Craze But We Will Taste All the Pinots. (Activity No. 1385.260) There are several grape varieties called pinot-Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Pinotage. Wines from the pinot grapes are some of the most popular wines in the world. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 7:30-9 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. $45, $40 for McLean tax district residents. Call 703-790-0123/TTY: 703-TAP-TALK (827-8255), or visit www.mcleancenter.org.
A Taste of the Bubbly: Check Out Remarkable Champagne & Sparkling Wine at Glorious Prices. (Activity No. 1386.260) Probably the most famous of all the wines, sparkling wines, especially champagne from France, say, “Let’s celebrate.” Check out this array of “sparklers” just in time for the holiday. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. $45, $40 for McLean tax district residents. Call 703-790-0123/TTY: 703-TAP-TALK (827-8255), or visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Party Planning Time: Share Recipes and Quick Tips for Entertaining. (Activity No. 1387.260) Students should bring a special party recipe to share at this class. Then, they will prepare wine sauces using the evening’s wine selections. Students will take home their wine sauce treats. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:30-9 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. $45, $40 for McLean tax district residents. Call 703-790-0123/TTY: 703-TAP-TALK (827-8255), or visit www.mcleancenter.org.
“Writing Your Personal History,” an informal, group-run class for people interested in documenting their life stories, will be held Thursdays through March 29, 2007 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Class is free; a donation of $5 will be used to provide beverages at each class. Space is limited, and advanced registration is required. Call 703-255-6063 or visit www.viennava.gov.
The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia is now forming Mommy & Me classes for children 3 months-2 years of age. Circle time, singing, games, crafts, story time, holiday fun, making new friends and more. Class locations include: Arlington, Herndon, Fairfax, Springfield and Leesburg. Call Laurie Albert, JCCNV at 703-537-3064 or e-mail LaurieA@jccnv.org. Visit www.jccnv.org for details and registration.
Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. Offered by Hogar Hispano of Catholic Charities at 24 locations in Northern Virginia. The cost is $40 per semester, textbook included. Call 703-534-9805, ext. 222, or visit www.ccda.net for schedule.
Personalized Internet Training. Learn how to use the Web, work with e-mail, or use the library databases. At Great Falls Public Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call for an appointment, 703-757-8560. Adults.
Personalized Internet Training. Learn to use the Web or increase skills. At Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call for an appointment, 703-790-8088. Adults.
The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will again be offering classes on Buddhist philosophy and meditation at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Classes will be held on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. Beginners to Buddhism and meditation are welcome. Suggested $10 donation.
The Great Falls Art Center holds weekly art classes for all ages and stages at the Fouquet Art Studio on Walker Road in Great Falls. Children, ages 6 and up, teens, adults, and senior citizens, beginners and advanced may enroll for once weekly classes in drawing, oil painting, pottery, sculpture, and art history. All teachers are trained and experienced with college degrees in art and teaching. For a schedule of classes call 703-759-3867 or E-mail greatfallsart@yahoo.com.
Foster Family Training. Northern Virginia Family Service offers summertime training for prospective foster families. NVFS foster and respite families receive: intensive training, certification, continuing education, child/parent matching, ongoing assistance and 24-hour support from professional social workers, financial reimbursement, help locating support services for foster/respite children, foster/respite parent support groups, and family activities. Call Ginny Snaider at 703-219-2184, e-mail gsnaider@nvfs.org, or go to www.nvfs.org.