Lake Barcroft Village Calendar for

October-November-December 2025

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:   Most of our events are now being held in person although there are still a few on Zoom.  Those are noted in the calendar.

 

 

Thursday, October 16 – 11:00am

Village Chess Club

WHERE:  Home of Mike Gaffen (6356 Cavalier Corridor)

CONTACT: Mike Gaffen

 

Thursday, October 16 – 7:30pm

Providence Players’ Presents

WHERE:  James Lee Community Center; 2855 Annandale Road, FC

Featuring “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie.  “In this famous mystery, a group of strangers is snowed in at a remote country guesthouse called Monkswell Manor.  News or a recent murder in London and a policeman’s arrival further heighten the tension as it’s revealed that the killer might be among them.” 

 

Tuesday, October 21 – 6:30pm

Village Vitality Group

WHERE: Home of Ken Trotter; 6126 Beachway Drive

CONTACT: Ken Trotter     

 

Thursday, October 23 – 10:00am

Village Walking Group

WHERE:  Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria

POC: Marcia Grabowski

 

 

 

 

Friday, October 24 – 12:00pm

Co-Ed Lunch

WHERE: Great Greek Mediterranean Grill; 6410 Arlington Blvd, Suite G, Falls Church

 CONTACT: Cindy Waters

 

Saturday, October 25 – 11:00am-1:00pm

Appraisal Roadshow Fundraiser

WHERE:  St. Albans Episcopal Church Hall; Columbia Pike, Annandale

Have you ever wondered about your grandmother’s brooch?  About that painting that’s sitting in the attic?  About that pocket watch that belonged to your great uncle?  Come to our fundraiser to find out what it is and/or what it’s worth.  This will be a fun event for everyone!

 

Saturday, October 25 – 5:00pm

Happy Hour

WHERE: Home of Lois and Marty Mandelberg; 6303 Waterway Place

CONTACT: Cindy Waters

 

Monday, October 27 – 11:00am  

Village Mystery Book Club

WHERE: Culmore Community Library; Knollwood Drive

BOOK:  Cry Wolf  by Hans Rosenfeldt

CONTACT:  Cindy Waters

 

Monday, October 27 – 3:00pm

Village Writers’ Group

WHERE: Home of Cathy Williams; 3434 Glen Carlyn Drive

Also available via zoom

CONTACT: Cathy Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, October 31 – 10:00am

Coffee and Conversation

WHERE:  Home of Paul Napier and Charlotte Flounders; 6358 Crosswoods Drive

CONTACT: Cindy Waters

 

Monday, November 3 – 10:00am

Village Music Group

WHERE: Home of Marcia Grabowski; 6370 Waterway

CONTACT: Marcia Grabowski

 

Tuesday, November 4 – 12:00pm

Silver Fox Men’s Lunch

WHERE: Celtic House; 2500 Columbia Pike, Arlington

CONTACT:  Clyde Williams

 

Thursday, November 6 – 10:00am

Village Walking Group

WHERE:  Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria

POC: Marcia Grabowski

 

Wednesday, November 12 – 12:00pm

Co-Ed Lunch

WHERE: Kajiken; 6550K, Little River Turnpike (Pinecrest Shopping Center)

 CONTACT: Cindy Waters

 

Thursday, November 13 – 3:00pm

Village Board of Directors by Zoom

All are welcome to attend

 

Tuesday, November 18 – 6:30pm

Village Vitality Group

WHERE: Home of Ken Trotter; 6126 Beachway Drive

CONTACT: Ken Trotter

 

Wednesday, November 19– 3:00pm

Village Book Discussion

WHERE: Home of Cathy Williams; 3434 Glen Carlyn Drive

Also available via zoom

POC: Cathy Williams

 

Thursday, November 20 – 10:00am

Village Walking Group

WHERE:  Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria

POC: Marcia Grabowski

 

Thursday, November 20 – 11:00am

Village Chess Club

WHERE:  Home of Mike Gaffen (6356 Cavalier Corridor)

CONTACT: Mike Gaffen

 

Thursday, November 20 – 7:00pm

Village Quarterly Membership Meeting

WHERE:  Mason District Government Center; Columbia Pike

Program details to follow soon.

POC: Cindy Waters

 

Friday, November 21– 10:00am

Coffee and Conversation

WHERE:  Home of Cathy and Clyde Williams; 3434 Glen Carlyn Drive

CONTACT: Cindy Waters

 

Saturday, November 22– 5:00pm

Happy Hour

WHERE: Home of Lois and Marty Mandelberg; 6303 Waterway Place

CONTACT: Cindy Waters

 

 

 

 

 

Monday, November 24 – 11:00am  

Village Mystery Book Club

WHERE: Culmore Community Library; Knollwood Drive

BOOK:  TBD

CONTACT:  Cindy Waters

 

Monday, November 24 – 3:00pm

Village Writers’ Group

WHERE: Home of Cathy Williams; 3434 Glen Carlyn Drive

Also available via zoom

CONTACT: Cathy Williams

 

Tuesday, December 2 – 12:00pm

Silver Fox Men’s Lunch

WHERE: TBD

CONTACT:  Clyde Williams

 

Thursday, December 4 – 10:00am

Village Walking Group

WHERE:  Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria

POC: Marcia Grabowski

 

Friday, December 5 – 10:00am

Coffee and Conversation

WHERE:  Home of Marcia Grabowski and Rick Kercz; 6370 Waterway

CONTACT: Cindy Waters

 

Monday, December 8 – 10:00am

Village Music Group

WHERE: Home of Marcia Grabowski; 6370 Waterway

CONTACT: Marcia Grabowski

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday, December 10 – 12:00pm

Co-Ed Lunch

WHERE: Clydes at Mark Center; 1700 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria

 CONTACT: Cindy Waters

 

Thursday, December 11 – 3:00pm

Village Board of Directors by Zoom

All are welcome to attend

 

Saturday, December 13 – 2:00pm

Village Holiday Singalong

WHERE:  Home of Jenny Talati; 6231 Edgewater Drive

POC: Marcia Grabowski

 

Tuesday, December 16 – 6:30pm

Village Vitality Group

WHERE: Home of Ken Trotter; 6126 Beachway Drive

CONTACT: Ken Trotter

 

Wednesday, December 17 – 3:00pm

Village Book Discussion

WHERE: Home of Cathy Williams; 3434 Glen Carlyn Drive

Also available via zoom

POC: Cathy Williams

 

Thursday, December 18 – 10:00am

Village Walking Group

WHERE:  Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria

POC: Marcia Grabowski

 

Thursday, December 18 – 11:00am

Village Chess Club

WHERE:  Home of Mike Gaffen (6356 Cavalier Corridor)

CONTACT: Mike Gaffen

 

 

Thursday, December 18 – 7:30pm

Providence Players’ Presents

WHERE:  James Lee Community Center; 2855 Annandale Road, FC

Featuring “A Sherlock Carol” by Mark Shanahan.  “Moriarity is dead, to begin with.  And Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man.  But, when a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his gifts to solve a Dickens of a Christmas mystery!”  Join your fellow Villagers for this heartwarming and highly theatrical holiday treat for all ages!

 

Sunday, December 21– 5:00pm

Winter Solstice Happy Hour

WHERE: Home of Lois and Marty Mandelberg; 6303 Waterway Place

CONTACT: Cindy Waters

 

Monday, December 22 – 11:00am  

Village Mystery Book Club

WHERE: Culmore Community Library; Knollwood Drive

BOOK:  TBD

CONTACT:  Cindy Waters

 

Monday,  December 22 – 3:00pm

Village Writers’ Group

WHERE: Home of Cathy Williams; 3434 Glen Carlyn Drive

Also available via zoom

CONTACT: Cathy Williams

 

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PLEASE NOTE:  We are all pleased to be able to return to in person gatherings but we must still adhere to the CDC guidelines where they apply.  Thanks everyone! 

 

For reservations or more information about these programs --

CONTACT:  703-424-