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he Virginia/Maryland/DC wildflowers are essentially at their peak NOW! We will hike the Windy Run Trail in north Arlington down to the Potomac Heritage Trail along the Potomac River. Upstream for a bit and downstream for a bit will show us many of the currently blooming wildflowers. This is timed for later in day so that you can take care of your other responsibilities and still get outside. There will be plenty of light for good pictures. Also, the birds get more active and noisier towards dusk. Bluebells, spring beauty, wild phlox, snowbells (even though it is done snowing) , May apples (even though it is April). These are a few of the flowers blooming now that you will see. The Spring ephmeral wildflowers take advantage of the light and bloom quickly before the trees leaf out and put them in shade. When the trees leaf out, the spring wildflowers begin to go to bed until the next year. Wear shoes with tread that will grip. There are a handful of stream crossings and a set of steep stairs (with a handrail part of the way down). If you have treking poles, consider bringing them. No dogs. I will also show you I-Naturalist. Load the App before you come if you wish. The Appalachian Mountain Club uses this as a citizen science project that can track blooming dates and locations. Meet at 2433 N Kenmore St, Arlington, VA

**RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT. You must register via our website:** [https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm](https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm) **Serve & Pass Skills Camp** This camp is designed for **adult volleyball players (ages 20 & above)** looking to improve their serve & pass skills. Ideal for **all skill levels**, this camp offers an opportunity to receive skill instruction from George Washington's coaching staff. Serve & Pass Skills Camp is designed to help players elevate their serving and first-contact passing through focused, high-repetition training. **What to Expect:** Athletes will work on developing consistent, effective serves while also refining platform control, footwork, and reading skills in serve-receive. The session emphasizes quality reps, technical detail, and game-like scenarios to build confidence and reliability in two of the most critical skills in volleyball. We will spend the first hour & a half on skill instruction & the last 30 minutes playing competitive 6v6. 6v6 play will be recorded & distributed to participants so you can track your progress! **Camp Schedule:** 🗓️ *Monday, April 13th* * 6:45 PM – Doors Open, Check-in begins at the Charles E. Smith Center * 7:00 PM – Camp Begins * 9:00 PM – Camp Ends **Important Info:** * **You must register via our website:** [https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm](https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm) * This camp is for **adults only** – you must be **above the age of 20 or have exhausted your NCAA eligibility.** * You will enter the Charles E. Smith Center at the **Ticket Office Entrance**, located on 22nd St. * **Please do not arrive early; basketball will be finishing up their practice at this time & we cannot accommodate your arrival earlier.** * Payment is due at the time of signup. * If you have questions, please contact us at themonumentalexperience@gmail.com * *By registering, you agree that we may use your photo for marketing.* We can’t wait to see you there!

Loop around Lake Accotink. **Meet at Lake Accotink Park carousel parking area.** Trail is fairly flat, paved and gravel, easy, brisk walking. A few steep sections Views of Lake Accotink About 4 miles. We will leave promptly at **600 pm**, please arrive early so you are ready. We walk briskly, not this is not an evening stroll. The rest rooms at the meeting spot are closed for renovation. Make sure to bring water. We will meet at the traffic circle near the carousel. Goggle maps calls it Lake Accotink Park. You can park at the Hemming Ave lot, or under the railway bridge. the lot at the carousel is small and usually full.

Click here to attend: [https://www.jgoot.com/livestreams](https://www.jgoot.com/livestreams) Some trips are fixed. Some trips are flexible. Some are mostly cash. Some are almost entirely points. The mistake is thinking those are different games. They’re not. In this special session, JGOOT Advisor Ajay breaks down two completely different trips booked back-to-back: • A fixed-date Hawaii family trip for five • A three-month Asia adventure starting in late February One required specific dates and limited flexibility. The other leaned heavily into optionality and points. One used a mix of cash and over 90,000 points. The other unlocked nearly $18,000 in travel for around $1,000 out of pocket. Different constraints. Different strategy. Same skillset. It’s time for: **Two Trips, Two Strategies: See What’s Possible When a JGOOTer Masters the Skillset.** Ajay will walk through how he thinks about flexibility, how he chooses when to use cash versus points, and why there’s no such thing as “a points trip” or “a cash trip” inside JGOOT. Inside this session, you’ll learn: • How to approach fixed-date travel without abandoning strategy • How flexibility dramatically increases leverage • How to decide when to deploy points and when to preserve them • How JGOOT becomes a skill you use on every trip, not a tactic you turn on and off This isn’t about showing off a big redemption. It’s not about extremes. It’s about understanding that once you master the skill, every trip becomes an opportunity. Whether you’re planning a family vacation with fixed dates or dreaming about a long-term adventure, you’ll walk away seeing exactly what’s possible when strategy compounds over time. Click here to attend: [https://www.jgoot.com/livestreams](https://www.jgoot.com/livestreams)

Summer is starting with a bang next week, and only 3 weeks into spring. Looks like 84° on Monday is as cool as we'll get, so let's take a jaunt around the northern end of Fairland Regional Park! We will meet by the bathrooms off of Greencastle Road. At 6:00 sharp we'll do a very brief introduction and then head off on a combination out-and-back with a loop in the middle. The terrain is gently rolling throughout most of the hike, with perhaps four short but fairly steep climbs. [Follow on Alltrails here](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maryland/fairland-rec-holly-loop) With sunset at 7:43, I expect to be off the trail by 7:25, though probably earlier. If everyone feels they've sufficiently burned a few spare calories, we could possibly grab a pizza at Bella Indian Italian Cuisine, a short drive away.

Do you find yourself showing up in meditation sessions wondering why your mind won’t settle down?Are you trying to figure out why your body seems to become so uncomfortable in meditation sessions? Join Marsha, non-conventional meditator, certified yoga therapist, trauma sensitive yoga facilitator, and energy and sound healing facilitator, as we show up and unpack ways of meditating that uniquely resonate with you. Whether you find comfort in standing, sitting in a chair or on a yoga mat, or lying on the floor, eyes open or closed, you are welcome to show up just as you are, as we seek peace through movement and compassionate sharing experiences, while embodying the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual benefits of meditation, energy + sound healing, and yoga therapy. **Please reserve your spot at www.piesfitnessyoga.com**. The session is offered both InStudio and OnLine. The Zoom link for the OnLine session will be emailed 15 minutes before class starts to those who are registered at www.piesfitnessyoga.com. **Sign up for sessions must be made at least 2 hours prior to class.** The address is 1322 Prince St Alexandria, VA 22314. Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 36,37,38,39.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St. Discount is available to seniors, teachers, students, emergency responders, and military. All can save by purchasing class packs.

Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers. Enjoy this great way to exercise, socialize, and energize yourself. Level: All. Ages 13 & up Fitness in the Parks is a FREE program that brings a variety of fitness opportunities to parks and natural areas across Prince George’s County, MD! We invite you to find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to come discover the benefits of exercising in nature. Ages 13 & up. Register at pgparksdirect.com. No classes on federal holidays (5/25). Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather or wet grounds. Call 301-927-0822 for weather-related cancellations. [Register at: pgparksdirect.com](https://mdpgparksweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=532319807) Activity Code: 17681-279A For fastest response to any questions, or for more information, please contact Health and Wellness directly via email wellness@pgparks.com **Tucker Road Athletic Complex (located on the basketball court)** **1770 Tucker Road** **Fort Washington 20744**

Yes, it's already approaching that special time of year... time for the Massanutten Death March! After consulting Jen and a few others, I'm putting up this placeholder with dates, and more details can be added or amended later. To quote Michael: "DCUL's annual spring lap around Massanutten... is always a good test of your backpacking chops and your fitness coming out of the winter." To quote me, "You might cry. You might develop the largest blisters you ever had! Aaaaand... you might come back next year for more torture..." I'm sticking with the classic version. So, we'll do the trip clockwise, Elizabeth Furnace to Veach Gap on Thursday (roughly 10m), Veach Gap to Waterfall Mountain on Friday (24m). Waterfall to Edinburgh Gap on Saturday (21m), and then back to the Signal Knob Parking lot (15m). NOTE: These splits are copied from last year's event and they do not match the Caltopo below, partly because the Sat/Sun splits show camping at Mudhole Gap but I'm going with Edinburgh Gap. We can make an updated Caltopo later. And, I know not everyone likes the Edinburgh campsite, but I don't want to add an extra 5 miles to Mudhole Gap on Saturday. We'll tag a few volunteers to reserve spaces. If anyone would like to post a complementary Half-a-nutten (is that canonical language?) or LM trip for the same weekend, feel free! I'll start group size at 10 plus myself, as Michael did last year. But we may add more spots later. You should be a veteran member to undertake this! It's always a memorable weekend! Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/HNED

**RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT. You must register via our website:** [https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm](https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm) **Defensive Skills & Setting Camp** This camp is designed for **adult volleyball players (ages 20 & above)** looking to improve their defensive & setting skills. Ideal for **all skill levels**, this camp offers an opportunity to receive skill instruction from George Washington's coaching staff. Defense & Setting Skills Camp is designed to develop well-rounded back-row defenders and setters by blending high-level defensive training with position-specific setting work. This session allows defenders to sharpen their floor skills while providing setters with focused, individualized technical training. **What to Expect:** Players will work on defensive techniques including platform control, reading hitters, movement patterns, & ball tracking in fast-paced, game-like drills. Back-row defenders will also learn how to set out-of-system to expand their skill set & decision-making. Setters will receive high-level 1v1 technical training while also spending time working on their own defense & blocking, helping them become more complete, well-rounded players on the court. We will spend the first hour & a half on skill instruction & the last 30 minutes playing competitive 6v6. 6v6 play will be recorded & distributed to participants so you can track your progress! **Camp Schedule:** 🗓️ *Thursday, April 16th* * 6:45 PM – Doors Open, Check-in begins at the Charles E. Smith Center * 7:00 PM – Camp Begins * 9:00 PM – Camp Ends **Important Info:** * **You must register via our website:** [https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm](https://www.katiereifertvbcamps.com/krvc-adult-volleyball-camps.cfm) * This camp is for **adults only** – you must be **above the age of 20 or have exhausted your NCAA eligibility.** * You will enter the Charles E. Smith Center at the **Ticket Office Entrance**, located on 22nd St. * **Please do not arrive early; basketball will be finishing up their practice at this time & we cannot accommodate your arrival earlier.** * Payment is due at the time of signup. * If you have questions, please contact us at themonumentalexperience@gmail.com * *By registering, you agree that we may use your photo for marketing.* We can’t wait to see you there!

Start in Livingstone and end in Victoria Falls! With the Safari tour you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Livingstone, Zambia and 3 other destinations in Africa that includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport. Tour Start livingstone Tour End Victoria Falls Destination Zambia, Nambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe Itinerary Day01 Big 5 Mukuni Village Tour and Rhino Safari Day 2-3 Victoria Falls Tour Day 4-5 Boat and Game drive Safari Day 6-8 Victoria falls magic, Dine at the edge of the gorge Price: $3590 (Double Occupancy) $3990 (Single Occupancy) Inclusions Price Includes Room and tent accommodation with restaurant on site Profesional guide avaliable for the entrie trip 8 x breakfast 5 x lunch 5 x dinners All transfers Price Excludes Flights Meals Personal Expenses Optional activities Travel insurance / Visa Tips $100 Park fees \*\*\* For detailed itinerary & to reserve your seat, follow the link: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/zambia-nambia-botswana-zimbabwe-8-days-4-countries-adventure-and-safari/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/zambia-nambia-botswana-zimbabwe-8-days-4-countries-adventure-and-safari/) Questions? Text / Call / Whatsapp: 2023787696

Over time I'm hoping to organize a hike to all the Franklin County Metro Parks. This is the first one so if you're interested jump in! We'll start with the Canopy Walk, a cool feature of this park. Climb 100 stairs to the top - or take the elevator if stairs aren't your thing. At the top there are a bunch of things to play on - a rope bridge, a fireman pole that we can slide down - and more! About fifteen minutes there and we'll head to the natural trail, Buttonbush, Maple and Beech Trail for 2.2 miles then do a 1.7 mile loop on the paved Greenway Trail. We'll be passing our cars as we transition if you only want to do the first loop, or the second loop. Pace of around 3.5 mph but no one left behind. If there is an interest we can grab lunch nearby afterward.

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Let’s get together for a relaxed Saturday brunch! This will be the very first event for our group. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, get out more, or just enjoy good conversation over brunch, this is the perfect place to start. We’ll be meeting at The Goat Gahanna for great food, drinks, and a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.

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