Please note the change in dates from the second to the first Tuesday. If you would like to join an evening of bridge at Gerda Picco’s in Arlington, Virginia, please call Gerda at 703-527-7782 or e-mail her at gpski@aol.com. We welcome both new and experienced players.

September 11 (Saturday) – Lunch at Clyde’s-Tower Oaks Lodge – 11:30 a.m.

Join us for lunch and catching up on "how you spent your summer" at Clyde’s Tower Oak Lodge, a charming, rustic restaurant in Rockville, Maryland where we have had a number of very popular luncheons in the past. Lunch will begin at 12:00 noon. Early arrivals may enjoy a pre-lunch cocktail and also be early enough to get a parking place! Clyde’s has great food and a wide-ranging menu but prices will still be in the $10-$15 range.

For reservations and further information, please call Inge Lesjak at 703-913-0759 or send e-mail to skislovenia@aol.com

Directions from I-495: Take Route I- 270 North to the Montrose Road East exit (Exit 4A). Keep left on the exit and follow the Tower Oaks ramp to the traffic light. Make a left onto Tower Oaks Boulevard. A short distance later, make a right onto Preserve Parkway and go almost to the end. The restaurant will be on your left. There is a parking lot next to the restaurant.

September 15 (Wednesday) – Hike the Billy Goat Trail – 10:30 a.m.

We will meet at the parking lot across the road from Anglers’ Inn on MacArthur Boulevard in Potomac, Maryland. This hike is difficult and requires good balance. It is a very popular trail with some of the best river views in the Washington area. Wear sturdy hiking or running shoes and don’t. forget water, sunscreen and a hat, of course. Optional "take-alongs" are insect repellent, camera and binoculars. After the hike, we will stop for lunch, so do bring money! Call Dietrich Roesler a day or two in advance at 703-768-2456 if you’d like to come. And, if the weather looks "iffy", call Dietrich on the scheduled day before 8:00 a.m.

Directions

If coming by the Beltway, get off at Exit 41 and go north/west on Clara Barton Parkway about a mile and a half to a T-intersection with MacArthur Boulevard. Go left (west) another mile and a half to the Anglers Inn restaurant. The Inn is on the right but parking for us in on the left.

September 16 (Thursday) -- IMAX in 3-D at the　Museum of Natural History　(NMNH)　--7:00 p.m.

Join other CGS members　for an evening featuring two IMAX films and an appearance by representatives of the Cirque du Soleil, who are in town for their show OVO.　 The films are the live-action Bugs 3-D: Tropical Rainforest Adventure　and Cirque du Soleil's Journey of Man.　 Both films are about 40 minutes in length.　 Cost is $12 per person.　 We will meet inside the Constitution Avenue and 10th Street, NW,　entrance to the NMNH at 6:30 p.m.　 For further information, please contact Dan Leubecker at 703-329-0194 or danielleubecker@aol.com.

September 19 (Sunday) – Dance at the Elks Lodge, Virginia – 5:00 p.m.

You are invited to "trip the light fantastic" at the Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22031. The cost of $20 includes a Sunday supper and fabulous entertainment by Terry Lee Ryan. There is a cash bar as well. Please contact Sandy Mueller at 703-849-1282 to reserve so adequate refreshments can be ordered) or smmueller@cox.net. Also, please let Don Vieirimaa know at 703-256-0728 or dvierimaa@hotmail.com if you plan to attend in case any coordination is needed.

Directions: From I-495, take exit 50A west on to Arlington Boulevard (Route 50). Turn left at the third traffic light and then right on to the service road. Turn left at the large American flag to the parking lot at the rear of the building.

NOTE: Future event dates are October 10, November 14 and December 12, 2010, if you would like to plan in advance.

September 21 (Tuesday) –Potomac Valley Skiers (PVS) Monthly Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

CGS members are invited to attend the monthly meeting of PVS at the residence of Barbara and Fred Leonhardt, 606 Firehouse Lane, Gaithersburg, Maryland, phone: 301-963-8111.You can e-mail Barbara if you want more specific directions at fbleonhardt@starpower.net

September 24 (Friday) – "The Tenth Man", Gunston Arts Center, Theater II – 8:00 p.m.

The Tenth Man is a unique romantic comedy written by the talented and daring Paddy Chayefsky. The old men belonging to a decaying orthodox New York City synagogue decide to hold a Jewish exorcism to banish demons that have possessed the granddaughter of one of the members. Jewish religious law requires a quorum of ten for it to work and they only have nine. So they recruit a young man passing by to complete the group. What follows is an unusual romance punctuated by wit and surprises.

To make a reservation, please call Gerda Picco at 703-527-7782 by September 17. If we have at least eight reservations, group rate tickets will be less than $20.00. Friends are also welcome to attend. Ample parking is available at the theater. If there is interest in dinner before the performance, we can eat at a nearby restaurant. The address of the Arts Center is 2700 Lang Street, Arlington, VA 22206

September 28 (Tuesday) – Planning Meeting – 10:00 a.m.

Join board members and activity planners to discuss club issues and plan activities for the coming months. All members are invited to attend. We meet at Gerda Picco’s home at 3745 30^{th Road North in Arlington, Virginia. Call Gerda at 703-527-7782 to let her know you’ll be coming and to get more detailed directions.}

October 16 (Saturday) – Dancing at Blobs Park, MD – 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Rhythm & Music

Enjoy coming to this Bavarian Bier Garten! Besides being the home of the first ever Oktoberfest (1947) in the United States, Blobs Park is also a great German restaurant and SOON-TO-BE the Polka capital of the East!! Blobs features fine Bavarian bier on tap, along with a huge selection of German food. For reservations and further information, please call Inge Lesjak at 703-913-0759 or send e-mail to ^{skislovenia@aol.com}

Directions: Blobs Park is located 6 miles South of BWI airport between Baltimore and Washington at Route 175 East. Take the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295). Take the Odenton/Ft. Meade exit and turn right at the Flashing Light—that’s Max Blobs Park Road. It winds around for about a quarter of a mile and you’ll see the hall. See you there!

October 10 (Sunday) – Dance at the Elks Lodge – 5:00 p.m.

You are invited to "trip the light fantastic" at the Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22031. The cost of $20 includes a Sunday supper and fabulous entertainment by Terry Lee Ryan. There is a cash bar as well. Please contact Sandy Mueller at 703-849-1282 to reserve so adequate refreshments can be ordered) or ^{smmueller@cox.net}^{. Also, please let Don Vierimaa know at 703-256-0728 or}^{dvierimaa@hotmail.com}^{in case coordination is needed.}

NOTE: Future event dates are November 14 and December 12, 2010 if you would plan ahead.

October 12 (Tuesday) -- Bridge -- 7:30 p.m.

If you would like to join an evening of bridge at Gerda Picco’s in Arlington, Virginia, please call Gerda at 703-527-7782 or e-mail her at ^{gpski@aol.com}^{. We welcome both new and experienced players.}

October 13 (Wednesday) – With PVS: a Culinary Experience at Culinaire – 12:00 noon

The Potomac Valley Skiers are sponsoring a delightful lunch experience at Culinaire Restaurant, the restaurant at the Art Institute of Washington’s culinary school in Rosslyn, Virginia. The culinary students, supervised by a chef instructor, cook and serve and the guests dine and enjoy. The light and airy setting is on the 12th floor at 1820 North Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, Virginia, with large picture windows looking outward as well as large picture windows looking into the kitchen. If our party is large enough (25 – 35), then we can reserve the entire restaurant. Otherwise, we will reserve a set number of tables. Expect prices to be around $15.00 for three courses. A credit card is the only allowable form of payment. The building is across the street from the back exit of the Rosslyn metro. There is metered and garage parking available in Rosslyn also. Contact Ellie Thayer at 703-534-3061 or at ^{ellie.thayer@comcast.net}^{. The deadline for signing up is September 15, 2010.}

October 21 (Thursday) – Hike to Mary’s Rock, Virginia – 11:00 a.m.

Mary’s Rock is a popular hike because of the magnificent views in all directions from the top. It is a 3514 foot peak that overlooks the Thornton Gap. The hike is moderately difficult with a round trip distance of about 4 miles. Remember to bring your Golden Age Passport for the entrance to Skyline Drive (or you can purchase one at the entrance). Remember to bring sturdy hiking or running shoes, water and lunch. We can stop on the way home for an early dinner.

Directions: I-66 W to Exit 10A, Gainsville to US 29 S. Continue for about 13 miles to US 211W at Warrenton. Stay on US 211 W to the Skyline Drive entrance at Panorama. We will meet at the Panorama parking lot (mile 31.6). Call Dietrich Roesler at 703-768-2456 if you plan to attend. You can arrange your own carpooling or ask his help in arranging one.

October 23 (Saturday) -- Norman Rockwell Exhibit at the American Art Museum -- 4:00　p.m.

Join other CGS members for a tour of the exhibit Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, as well as other exhibits of interest.　 Afterwards, we will have dinner at a nearby restaurant, e.g., Rosa Mexacano.　 We will meet inside the 8th and F Streets, NW, entrance to the American Art Museum at 3:30 p.m.　 For further information, please contact Dan Leubecker at 703-329-0194 or ^{danielleubecker@aol.com}^.

October 24 (Sunday) – CGS Potluck Halloween Party at the Storm’s – 5:30 p.m.

Gisela and John Storm are hosting this fun party again at their home at 6145 Manchester Park Circle in Alexandria (Zip 22310) (Kingstowne).　 Costumes are welcome but not necessary.　 Bring a lot of good cheer and a dish to share with others.　 Please contact Gisela at 703-924-2394, or by e-mail at ^{Jstorm7900@aol.com}^{to reserve, arrange a food item, and get further information.　 Beverages will be provided.　 Festivities will start at 5:30pm.}

Directions: From the Beltway (I-495), exit onto Van Dorn Street.　 Drive south on Van Dorn and cross over Franconia Road (four traffic lights).　 Stay in the right lane, pass by one traffic light, and just before the second light bear right on Kingstowne Village Parkway (a small lake is on the right and a shopping center is on the left).　 At the first light (intersection with Manchester Boulevard) turn right and proceed about 200 feet, to the light at Manchester Lakes Drive.　 Turn right and proceed to the second street on the right (Manchester Park Circle), turn in, stay right and count to the third town house unit on the left.　 6145 is in the third unit.　 Early birds can park in the driveway; others can make a left turn to the first available parking spot around the corner.　 WELCOME, come in and enjoy.　 If you encounter any problems finding us (with so many "Manchester Park" signs), please call for further assistance – 703-924-2394

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