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• S.m.A.R.T. Women's Forum: February Lunch

  • When
    Tuesday, February 25, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    800 Hickory Vale Lane, Great Falls, VA
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    21 registrants

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  GFFN's S.m.A.R.T. Women’s Lunch Forum  

  
  

  February's topic is:  "Top Tech Travel Tips, Gadgets and Apps:  How Tech can Enhance your Next Vacation." 
  

  Featured speaker:  Dr. Lisa Spoden, President and CEO of Hotels at Sea

  Date:  Tuesday, February 25^th  2020 

  Time: 12 to 2 pm 

  Host: Pam Gilbert

  Address:  800 Hickory Vale Lane, Great Falls, VA 

  Cost:  $15 for lunch, Payable via Paypal upon registration.

   

      We are excited to welcome back GFFN's own Lisa Spoden, President and CEO of Hotels at Sea who will speak from her global experience as a consultant in the worldwide cruise line industry.  Having circled the globe, Dr. Spoden is excited to share her wealth of knowledge to our GFFN S.m.A.R.T. Forum. Members of the Hotels at Sea® team are Travel/Tourism experts including Conde Nast Traveler certified, Regent Luxury Cruise Expert, SilverSea Specialist, Norwegian Specialist Gold Shield Certified, Royal Caribbean Expert Plus, and Celebrity Cruise lines Five Star Academy Certified.

      Luxury, hospitality, value. Tech can enhance your vacation and travel experience where ever you go in the world.  From booking apps to informational resources,  smart TVs on the high seas, interactive maps, currency converters, smart luggage, chargers, readers, language converters, GoPro digital camcorders or Drones for great photos, GPS trackers, tourism e-books, communications tech on the other side of the world, and more.  Travel tech gadgets will be available at the luncheon for hands-on demonstrations on how tech can enhance your next vacation.  

      Come join us for another engaging luncheon gathering of "S"avvy Wo"m"en "A"cquiring "R"ecent "T"echnology. Space is limited so register today!  Contact Karyn Ryan at ryan10900social@gmail.com if you have any questions or any dietary preferences.  

     Looking forward to seeing you at the S.m.A.R.T. Women’s Forums.

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

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• GFFN Kaffeeklatsch

  • When
    Thursday, February 27, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Katie's Coffeehouse

  Join your fellow GFFN members for coffee and catching up at Katie’s Coffeehouse anytime between 9-11am! Look for us by the fireplace or outside on the patio if the weather is nice!  All members are encouraged to attend and newer members are especially welcome. 

  This is a great opportunity to get to know some awesome women and find out more about our club! To find the GFFN gathering, look for our welcoming pineapple on the table.

  Can't make this one?  Come to the next one!  GFFN Kaffeeklatsch will be held monthly at Katie’s Coffee the last Thursday of each month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Wine Enthusiasts - February Event

  • When
    Friday, February 28, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Shelley and Ray Davenport's house
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Join us as the GFFN Wine Enthusiasts explore the red wines of Paso Robles at the Davenports. Paso Robles is a large wine growing area at the southern end of California's Central Coast region and its wines are typified by rich, ripe reds based on warm-climate varieties such as Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and the Rhone Valley Trio Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. 

  Paso Robles is divided into 11 designated appellations. Look for AVA's like Adelaida, Highlands, San Miguel and Templeton Gap. 

  Please bring a bottle of red wine from Paso Robles and an appetizer to share with the group. The wine price point should be between $30 and $60. We limit the number of attendees to 22 in order to allow everyone to get a taste of each wine. Please respond with "Maybe" if the list is full and you would like to be placed on the waiting list.

  
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• Active Women: Nature Walkers

  • When
    Saturday, February 29, 2020
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Great Falls Park

  Nature Walkers - Like to hike? - or - like to hike with your dog? Come "meet up" with the Great Falls Hiking Club at the Virginia side of Great Falls National Park on Saturday, February 29, 8:30 am.  It's an easy 1 hour and 15 minutes loop hike that is fast paced. Dress appropriately for the weather but not too many layers as you will get hot going up the hill. We will meet at the lower parking lot. Once you pass the ranger's booth, take immediate right (take a U-turn to the right) and follow to the parking lot. We will be there by the big rock. Contact Joanna Banks at joannabanks9@gmail.com to sign up.  Note, carpooling is recommended to share the cost of Park entrance fees.  

  
  

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• Champagne and Canapes to Benefit FORB

  • When
    Sunday, March 01, 2020
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Judie & Hans Keithley's home at 10008 Park Royal Drive, Great Falls
  • Spaces left
    19
  • Registered
    11 registrants

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• All Kinds of Needles

  • When
    Tuesday, March 03, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  All Kinds of Needles will meet on Tuesday, March 3rd. Location TBD.

  For additional details, please contact Susan Falkson at susan.falkson@gmail.com.
  

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• Wednesday Morning Book Group

  • When
    Wednesday, March 04, 2020
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  The Wednesday Morning Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am to Noon. Please contact RayLynn Oliver for additional details raylynnoliver@hotmail.com

  
  

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• Wednesday Evening Book Group

  • When
    Wednesday, March 04, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM

  Announcing a new GFFN evening Book Group! 

  The Wednesday Evening Book Group

  First meeting on March 4th

  

  
  

  The group will meet on the First Wednesday of each month, at 7pm, starting on March 4th.  This group is limited to 12 people to ensure great conversations about what we are reading.  Once we get to 12 people we will start a waitlist.  Can't make the first meeting?  Sign up to be on the list but send Mari an email.

  At the first meeting we will discuss future selection criteria and other housekeeping items.  To get us started, we will read and discuss THE DUTCH HOUSE (author: Ann Patchett) on March 4th.  

  Interested in the First Wednesday Book Club?  Register or contact Mari Partyka at mari.partyka@gmail.com for details. 

   

  
  

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• All-Club Monthly Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, March 05, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    The Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  All-Club Monthly Meeting

  Our updated speakers for our monthly meeting being held on March 5th will be representatives from our three charities that we support;, Artemis House, Women's Center, and the Scholarship Fund. Adrienne West will be presenting checks to each of these charities so please join us in support of the hard work that goes in to the donations we raise. 
  
  Our previously scheduled home inspector speaker has cancelled for this month.
  

  Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 5 with coffee beginning at 9:30 at the Grange building.  See you there!

  The Great Falls Grange is ADA accessible and and has an elevator. 

  For information, please contact Diane Yanchek at dyanchek@comcast.net

  
  

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• Foodies Happy Hour

  • When
    Thursday, March 05, 2020
  •  
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Greenhouse Bistro in Tysons Corner
  • Registered
    16 registrants

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  Foodies Happy Hour

  Please join us for Foodies Happy Hour at Greenhouse Bistro from 4:30 pm to 6:30 on Thursday, March 5th, 2020.

  
  

  If your plans change and you need to cancel, go online to the event click on "Already Registered" then on the next page click "Cancel" or go to your Member Profile and select My Registrations to Cancel.

  Questions?

  Contact Sally Andrew Pyne at LeFayCottageatLittleWashington@gmail.com

  
  

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• Thursday Evening Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, March 05, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  The Thursday Evening Book Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. This group is currently full.  If you have questions, please contact Kristin Mears at kamears@hotmail.co.uk

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GFFN Board Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, March 10, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  All members are invited to attend our monthly board meetings.   Coffee social time starts at 9:30am and our meeting begins promptly at 10:00am.   We are usually done before 12:00pm.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Second Thursday Morning Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, March 12, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Second Thursday Book Club 

  Our next meeting is Thursday, March  12 at 10 AM - Noon.  We are reading and discussing "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett.  

  We are welcoming a few new members. If interested in joining our group, contact Mary Lou Christy at mlouchristy@gmail.com.

  
  
  
  

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• Wine Enthusiasts - Chateauneuf du Pape

  • When
    Saturday, March 14, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    22

  On Saturday, March 14, Judy Smith and Jackie Culhane will host us for Chateauneuf du Pape (CdP) at Judy's house. Châteauneuf-du-Pape literally translates to "The Pope's new castle" and the history of this appellation is entwined with papal history. 

  Join us as the GFFN Wine Enthusiasts explore the wines of CdP at the Smiths. CdP wines are predominantly red and while there are 18 accepted grape varieties, the wines are predominantly a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. 

  Please bring a bottle of wine from CdP and an appetizer to share with the group. The wine price point should be between $50 and $90. We limit the number of attendees to 22 in order to allow everyone to get a taste of each wine. Please respond with "Maybe" if the list is full and you would like to be placed on the waiting list.

  
  

  
  

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• Lettuce Munch

  • When
    Tuesday, March 17, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  Please join us for Lettuce Munch at Noon on March 17th, 2020. Details will be sent out in an Evite to facilitate sign up for dishes. Questions? Contact Sally-Anne Andrew at sallyandrew24@gmail.com.

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• Thursday Daytime Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, March 19, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Thursday Daytime Book Group

  Our book this month is Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

  The Thursday Daytime Book Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from roughly 10 am to noon.  It is currently at capacity.  Please feel free to contact Jan Lane at jan.p.lane@gmail.com or Joan Pifer at joanspifer@mac.com with any questions.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge Group

  • When
    Friday, March 20, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge

  You don’t have to be a professional player to participate.  The group is meant to give GFFN members a chance to get to know each other in a casual atmosphere without having to make big preparations or spend lots of money. It’s just for fun!  Scoring is Chicago style & it is a friendly, low-key game.

  We need hostesses for future games.  More details on the Bridge Interest Group Page.

  This group is for all bridge playing members of GFFN. Update your GFFN profile to include the Bridge Group.

  Questions about the Bridge Interest group? Contact Karen Magley at 703-728-3321 or ksm875@verizon.net. 

  
  

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• GFFN Outings & Adventures - The Museum of the Bible

  • When
    Wednesday, March 25, 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Museum of the Bible
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  GFFN Outings & Adventures:

  The Museum of the Bible

  March 25th

  
  

  
  Outings & Adventures are moving to look into our backyard this month to the Museum of the Bible on Wednesday March 25th. Our goal this year has been to learn about places and/or events in our own back yard. We will have an opportunity to gather and learn new details in the world we live. Outings & Adventures invites you to join us to look into the Museum of the Bible. This is a learning, sharing and social event. Leaning opens dialogue for all to share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and/or experiences - all are welcome.

  The Museum of the Bible located in Washington D.C., documents the narrative, history and impact of the Bible. The museum opened on November 17, 2017. This is a very large museum and could be overwhelming. So, we have organized a the following to get the most of our tour.

  Private Guided Tour: Experience the museum’s fascinating exhibitions with a private guide.

  Washington Revelations: Take a dazzling, multi-sensory tour, "flying" past biblical references in and around Washington, D.C., from the Lincoln Memorial to the Library of Congress! This is intriguing and a NOT TO BE MISSED theater tour (no walking for this treat)

  Details:

  If CARPOOLING: please meet at the Great Falls Library back parking lot at 9:50am

  Group Entrance Time: 11:00am

  Cost: $24.99 includes private docent and Washington Revelations, 10% discount on one item in the Museum Shop for each group member

  NOTE: The event will last approximately 1.5-2 hours. Please plan accordingly for a snack. There is a restaurant on-site.

  Registration deadline is Monday,  March 16
  

  Questions?
  

  Contact Eve Loudenback eveloudenback@gmail.com and/or Mara Harrington mnharrington84@gmail.com.

  
  

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• GFFN Kaffeeklatsch

  • When
    Thursday, March 26, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Katie's Coffeehouse

  Join your fellow GFFN members for coffee and catching up at Katie’s Coffeehouse anytime between 9-11am! Look for us by the fireplace or outside on the patio if the weather is nice!  All members are encouraged to attend and newer members are especially welcome. 

  This is a great opportunity to get to know some awesome women and find out more about our club! To find the GFFN gathering, look for our welcoming pineapple on the table.

  Can't make this one?  Come to the next one!  GFFN Kaffeeklatsch will be held monthly at Katie’s Coffee the last Thursday of each month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Wednesday Morning Book Group

  • When
    Wednesday, April 01, 2020
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  The Wednesday Morning Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am to Noon. Please contact RayLynn Oliver for additional details raylynnoliver@hotmail.com

  
  

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• All-Club Monthly Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, April 02, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    The Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  All-Club Monthly Meeting 

  

  We will be fortunate to have Deana Stone from the DC Metro Area Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc., and America's VetDogs - The Veteran's K9 Corps Inc. speaking to us about their program.  She will have her dog, Captain, with her for us to visit with.

  Coffee Social will begin 9:30am with the speakers at 10:00am.  We look forward to seeing you!
  

  ***Please consider bringing a donation for the dogs.  Click here for a list of approved donation items for the guide dogs.  They are only able to accept these specific items for safety reasons.  

  We would like to have this meeting be a big turnout as it is our last meeting of the year, and this is a great group to support and learn from.

  The Great Falls Grange is ADA accessible and and has an elevator. 

  More information on the DC Metro Area Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc., and America's VetDogs - The Veteran's K9 Corps Inc.

  DC Metro Area Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc.,
  

  OUR MISSION:
  

  To improve the quality of life for people who are blind, have low vision, or have other special needs.

  WHO WE ARE

  In 1946, when the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind was founded, its mission was simple: to provide guide dogs and training – free of charge – to people who were blind or visually impaired. 

  For over 70 years, the Guide Dog Foundation has trained and placed guide and service dogs to provide increased independence and enhanced mobility to people who are blind, have low vision or have other disabilities.  Once the decision is made to get an assistance dog, applicants become part of the Foundations' open and welcoming community and are supported with an uncompromising commitment to excellence, from highly empathetic and certified trainers, to a meticulously constructed curriculum.  
  
  The Guide Dog Foundation pairs each student with the dog that’s right for them – and the power of their bond makes ordinary moments extraordinary.  Crossing the street independently becomes a moment of liberation.  Traveling alone becomes a welcome adventure.  Embracing new experiences becomes an everyday occurrence.

  America's VetDogs

  The Guide Dog Foundation was founded after World War II to provide guide dogs and training at no cost to veterans returning from the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific.  With the aging of America’s veterans, and as servicemen and women return home from current conflicts, the Foundation recognized there would be a greater need for guide dogs and specialized service dogs to help these disabled veterans live again in dignity and independence.
  
  America’s VetDogs was created by the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. in 2003 to provide assistance dogs to America’s wounded veterans to help them return to a life without boundaries.  In 2006, it became a separate 501(c)(3) corporation; the two organizations continue to share staff and other resources to ensure people with disabilities receive the best services possible.  
  

  For information, please contact Diane Yanchek at dyanchek@comcast.net

  
  

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• Thursday Evening Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, April 02, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  The Thursday Evening Book Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. This group is currently full.  If you have questions, please contact Kristin Mears at kamears@hotmail.co.uk

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• All Kinds of Needles

  • When
    Tuesday, April 07, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  All Kinds of Needles will meet on Tuesday, April 7th. Location is the home of Raylynn Oliver.

  For additional details, please contact Susan Falkson at susan.falkson@gmail.com.
  

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• GFFN Board Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, April 14, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  All members are invited to attend our monthly board meetings.   Coffee social time starts at 9:30am and our meeting begins promptly at 10:00am.   We are usually done before 12:00pm.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Foodies Happy Hour

  • When
    Tuesday, April 14, 2020
  •  
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Barcelona in Reston
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Foodies Happy Hour

  Please join us for Foodies Happy Hour at Barcelona Wine Bar from 4:30 pm to 6:30 on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020.

  
  

  If your plans change and you need to cancel, go online to the event click on "Already Registered" then on the next page click "Cancel" or go to your Member Profile and select My Registrations to Cancel.

  Questions?

  Contact Sally Andrew Pyne at LeFayCottageatLittleWashington@gmail.com

  
  

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• Bluebells and Bald Eagles

  • When
    Wednesday, April 15, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    RiverBend Park 700 Potomac Hills Street , Great Falls, VA 22066
  • Spaces left
    30

                   Bluebells and Bald Eagles               

  GFFN Exclusive Naturalist-Guided Walk
  

  Bluebells and Bald Eagles

  Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

  $16 registration required to attend; all proceeds will be donated to FORB

    
  

  Spectacular walk amongst Virginia Bluebells, Phlox and other Native Plants, and

  Please join us in support of the Friends at Riverbend Park (FORB) for a spectacular walk amongst the Bluebells, Phlox and other native wildflowers.  In addition, we shall experience a guided preview of our local resident Bald Eagles, Abe and Abby, at their Minnehaha Island nest.  If we are extremely lucky, we may even have eaglets! 

  Space is limited to 30 (2 groups of 15) so reserve your spot now! A waiting list will be established, and, should the demand dictate, additional groups added. 

  All proceeds will be donated to Friends of Riverbend Park (FORB)

  Must register and pay through PayPal.

  
  

  
  

  All proceeds will be donated to Friends of Riverbend Park (FORB) Please wear sensible walking shoes you don’t mind getting muddy, participants should be able to walk a mile comfortably on uneven ground. 

  Where:                       RiverBend Park Visitor Center

                                    8700 Potomac Hills Street         

                                     Great Falls, VA 22066

                                     Phone: 703-759-9018

                                     https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend-park

  Donations: Should you feel inspired to give an additional donation, it can be made by check (made out to Friends of Riverbend Park) and brought with you on the day and given to Adrienne West.

  FAQ

  Who is FORB?

  Friends of Riverbend Park (FORB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit citizens’  group dedicated to the responsible stewardship and preservation of the undisturbed natural beauty at Riverbend Park.

  What is a Virginia Bluebell?

  Virginia bluebells are native North American plants. They differ from the European variety, and are actually related to forget-me-nots.  Bluebells grow naturally here in the Potomac River floodplain at Riverbend Park. They like the slightly damp soil, so they’ve been here many decades. They root vegetatively, and hence form large colonies. They normally are at peak bloom in mid-April.

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• Thursday Daytime Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, April 16, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Thursday Daytime Book Group

  In April we'll be reviewing Commonwealth by Ann Patchett.

  The Thursday Daytime Book Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from roughly 10 am to noon.  It is currently at capacity.  Please feel free to contact Jan Lane at jan.p.lane@gmail.com or Joan Pifer at joanspifer@mac.com with any questions.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge Group

  • When
    Friday, April 17, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge

  You don’t have to be a professional player to participate.  The group is meant to give GFFN members a chance to get to know each other in a casual atmosphere without having to make big preparations or spend lots of money. It’s just for fun!  Scoring is Chicago style & it is a friendly, low-key game.

  We need hostesses for future games.  More details on the Bridge Interest Group Page.

  This group is for all bridge playing members of GFFN. Update your GFFN profile to include the Bridge Group.

  Questions about the Bridge Interest group? Contact Karen Magley at 703-728-3321 or ksm875@verizon.net. 

  
  

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• Outings and Adventures: Cooking Demo and Lunch at the Miele Kitchen

  • When
    Monday, April 20, 2020
  •  
    11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Miele Test Kitchen at 8065 Leesburg Pike #110, Tysons Corner
  • Spaces left
    16

  GFFN Outings and Adventures Group at the

  Miele Design Center Kitchen

  
  We had to reschedule the lunch and cooking demo at Miele Kitchen in Tysons.  We have rescheduled the event for Monday, April 20.   Those who have already paid for the first date will be given first right of refusal, and then it will be opened up to others.  It was a sold out event, with a waiting list.  We will keep you informed as we continue setting up the registration process.  

  
  

  

  Join GFFN Outing & Adventures at the Miele Design Center Kitchen in Tysons Corner on  as we enjoy a cooking demonstration and lunch prepared by Chef Pete Snaith. Chef Pete will teach us how to prepare several special courses including fish, chicken and vegetarian dishes.

  Please indicate your one lunch choice of the three main courses.

  The cost for this event is $33.00/pp (no refund, however, if you and/or guest cannot make it you may find a member replacement for your spot).

  Payment is simple so don’t delay! There is space limitations of 16 attendees so register quickly.

  This is a very special opportunity being offered to GFFN by Miele Design Center. If you have any questions regarding this event, please feel free to contact:

  Eve Loudenback  eveloudenback@gmail.com and/or

  Mara Harrington mnharrington84@gmail.com.

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• GFFN Outings & Adventures - April

  • When
    Friday, April 24, 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Middleburg

  GFFN Outings & Adventures - Garden Tour

  Save the date for our April outing to Middleburg for the historic garden week tour.  Details to come soon!

  Carpooling from GF Library will be organized. 

  Questions?
  

  Contact Eve Loudenback eveloudenback@gmail.com and/or Mara Harrington mnharrington84@gmail.com.

  
  

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• S.m.A.R.T. Women's Forum: April Lunch

  • When
    Tuesday, April 28, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    38

  The S.m.A.R.T. Women’s Lunch Forum

  Topics for upcoming programs will include: Professional Development through Social Media; The Top 5 Apps you Can’t Live Without; The View of Tech in Our Diverse Community: Building Generational Bridges; A Curious Case for Tesla and Electric Car Options; A Practical, Sensible, and  Legal Primer for Social Media Users -- from Facebook to Twitter to Snapchat to Instagram and Beyond;  and Fighting the Fake News War: Ways to Find Truth in Electronic News Sources.

  We are looking for host homes for the upcoming event.  Please do not hesitate to contact Karyn Ryan at ryan10900social@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting. 

  Looking forward to seeing you at the S.m.A.R.T. Women’s Forums.

  
  

  
  

   

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• GFFN Kaffeeklatsch

  • When
    Thursday, April 30, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Katie's Coffeehouse

  Join your fellow GFFN members for coffee and catching up at Katie’s Coffeehouse anytime between 9-11am!  Look for us by the fireplace or outside on the patio if the weather is nice!  All members are encouraged to attend and newer members are especially welcome. 

  This is a great opportunity to get to know some awesome women and find out more about our club! To find the GFFN gathering, look for our welcoming pineapple on the table.

  Can't make this one?  Come to the next one!  GFFN Kaffeeklatsch will be held monthly \at Katie’s Coffee the last Thursday of each month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• All Kinds of Needles

  • When
    Tuesday, May 05, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  All Kinds of Needles will meet on Tuesday, May 5th. Location is the home of Janet Jameson.

  For additional details, please contact Susan Falkson at susan.falkson@gmail.com.
  

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• Wednesday Morning Book Group

  • When
    Wednesday, May 06, 2020
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  The Wednesday Morning Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am to Noon. Please contact RayLynn Oliver for additional details raylynnoliver@hotmail.com

  
  

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• Thursday Evening Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, May 07, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  The Thursday Evening Book Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. This group is currently full.  If you have questions, please contact Kristin Mears at kamears@hotmail.co.uk

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Lettuce Munch

  • When
    Friday, May 08, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  Please join us for Lettuce Munch at Noon on May 8, 2020. Details will be sent out in an Evite to facilitate sign up for dishes. Questions? Contact Sally-Anne Andrew at sallyandrew24@gmail.com.

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• GFFN Board Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, May 12, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    At the home of Cindy O'Kane

  All members are invited to attend our monthly board meetings.   Coffee social time starts at 9:30am and our meeting begins promptly at 10:00am.   We are usually done before 12:00pm.

  May's meeting will be held at the home of Cindy O'Kane.
  

  
  

  
  

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• Foodies Happy Hour

  • When
    Wednesday, May 13, 2020
  •  
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Dante's in Great Falls

  Foodies Happy Hour

  Please join us for Foodies Happy Hour at Dantes from 4:30 pm to 6:30 on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020.

  
  

  If your plans change and you need to cancel, go online to the event click on "Already Registered" then on the next page click "Cancel" or go to your Member Profile and select My Registrations to Cancel.

  Questions?

  Contact Sally Andrew Pyne at LeFayCottageatLittleWashington@gmail.com

  
  

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• End of Year Luncheon

  • When
    Friday, May 15, 2020
  •  
    11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    L'Auberge Chez François

  
  

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• Thursday Daytime Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, May 21, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Thursday Daytime Book Group

  Our book this month is  Miracle Creek by Angie Kim.

  The Thursday Daytime Book Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from roughly 10 am to noon.  It is currently at capacity.  Please feel free to contact Jan Lane at jan.p.lane@gmail.com or Joan Pifer at joanspifer@mac.com with any questions.  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge Group

  • When
    Friday, May 22, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge

  You don’t have to be a professional player to participate.  The group is meant to give GFFN members a chance to get to know each other in a casual atmosphere without having to make big preparations or spend lots of money. It’s just for fun!  Scoring is Chicago style & it is a friendly, low-key game.

  We need hostesses for future games.  More details on the Bridge Interest Group Page.

  This group is for all bridge playing members of GFFN. Update your GFFN profile to include the Bridge Group.

  Questions about the Bridge Interest group? Contact Karen Magley at 703-728-3321 or ksm875@verizon.net. 

  
  

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• S.m.A.R.T. Women's Forum: May Lunch

  • When
    Tuesday, May 26, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    38

  The S.m.A.R.T. Women’s Lunch Forum

  Topics for upcoming programs will include: Professional Development through Social Media; The Top 5 Apps you Can’t Live Without; The View of Tech in Our Diverse Community: Building Generational Bridges; A Curious Case for Tesla and Electric Car Options; A Practical, Sensible, and  Legal Primer for Social Media Users -- from Facebook to Twitter to Snapchat to Instagram and Beyond;  and Fighting the Fake News War: Ways to Find Truth in Electronic News Sources.

  We are looking for host homes for the upcoming event.  Please do not hesitate to contact Karyn Ryan at ryan10900social@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting. 

  Looking forward to seeing you at the S.m.A.R.T. Women’s Forums.

  
  

  
  

   

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• GFFN Kaffeeklatsch

  • When
    Thursday, May 28, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Katie's Coffeehouse

  Join your fellow GFFN members for coffee and catching up at Katie’s Coffeehouse anytime between 9-11am! Look for us by the fireplace or outside on the patio if the weather is nice!  All members are encouraged to attend and newer members are especially welcome. 

  This is a great opportunity to get to know some awesome women and find out more about our club! To find the GFFN gathering, look for our welcoming pineapple on the table.

  Can't make this one?  Come to the next one!  GFFN Kaffeeklatsch will be held monthly at Katie’s Coffee the last Thursday of each month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Lettuce Munch

  • When
    Monday, June 01, 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  Please join us for Lettuce Munch at Noon on June 1, 2020. Details will be sent out in an Evite to facilitate sign up for dishes. Questions? Contact Sally-Anne Andrew at sallyandrew24@gmail.com.

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• All Kinds of Needles

  • When
    Tuesday, June 02, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  All Kinds of Needles will meet on Tuesday, May 5th. Location is the home of Anne Gabriel.

  For additional details, please contact Susan Falkson at susan.falkson@gmail.com.
  

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• Wednesday Morning Book Group

  • When
    Wednesday, June 03, 2020
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  The Wednesday Morning Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am to Noon. Please contact RayLynn Oliver for additional details raylynnoliver@hotmail.com

  
  

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• Thursday Evening Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, June 04, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  The Thursday Evening Book Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. This group is currently full.  If you have questions, please contact Kristin Mears at kamears@hotmail.co.uk

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Thursday Daytime Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, June 18, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  The Thursday Daytime Book Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from roughly 10 am to noon.  It is currently at capacity.  Please feel free to contact Jan Lane at jan.p.lane@gmail.com or Joan Pifer at joanspifer@mac.com if you have any questions.  Happy Spring to everyone! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge Group

  • When
    Friday, June 19, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge

  You don’t have to be a professional player to participate.  The group is meant to give GFFN members a chance to get to know each other in a casual atmosphere without having to make big preparations or spend lots of money. It’s just for fun!  Scoring is Chicago style & it is a friendly, low-key game.

  We need hostesses for future games.  More details on the Bridge Interest Group Page.

  This group is for all bridge playing members of GFFN. Update your GFFN profile to include the Bridge Group.

  Questions about the Bridge Interest group? Contact Karen Magley at 703-728-3321 or ksm875@verizon.net. 

  
  

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• GFFN Kaffeeklatsch

  • When
    Thursday, June 25, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Katie's Coffeehouse

  Join your fellow GFFN members for coffee and catching up at Katie’s Coffeehouse anytime between 9-11am!  Look for us by the fireplace or outside on the patio if the weather is nice!  All members are encouraged to attend and newer members are especially welcome. 

  This is a great opportunity to get to know some awesome women and find out more about our club! To find the GFFN gathering, look for our welcoming pineapple on the table.

  Can't make this one?  Come to the next one!  GFFN Kaffeeklatsch will be held monthly at Katie’s Coffee the last Thursday of each month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Wednesday Morning Book Group

  • When
    Wednesday, July 01, 2020
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  The Wednesday Morning Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am to Noon. Please contact RayLynn Oliver for additional details raylynnoliver@hotmail.com

  
  

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• Thursday Evening Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, July 02, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  The Thursday Evening Book Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. This group is currently full.  If you have questions, please contact Kristin Mears at kamears@hotmail.co.uk

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Thursday Daytime Book Group

  • When
    Thursday, July 16, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  The Thursday Daytime Book Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from roughly 10 am to noon.  It is currently at capacity.  Please feel free to contact Jan Lane at jan.p.lane@gmail.com or Joan Pifer at joanspifer@mac.com if you have any questions.  Happy Spring to everyone! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge Group

  • When
    Friday, July 17, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge

  You don’t have to be a professional player to participate.  The group is meant to give GFFN members a chance to get to know each other in a casual atmosphere without having to make big preparations or spend lots of money. It’s just for fun!  Scoring is Chicago style & it is a friendly, low-key game.

  We need hostesses for future games.  More details on the Bridge Interest Group Page.

  This group is for all bridge playing members of GFFN. Update your GFFN profile to include the Bridge Group.

  Questions about the Bridge Interest group? Contact Karen Magley at 703-728-3321 or ksm875@verizon.net. 

  
  

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• GFFN Kaffeeklatsch

  • When
    Thursday, July 30, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Katie's Coffeehouse

  Join your fellow GFFN members for coffee and catching up at Katie’s Coffeehouse anytime between 9-11am!   Look for us by the fireplace or outside on the patio if the weather is nice!  All members are encouraged to attend and newer members are especially welcome. 

  This is a great opportunity to get to know some awesome women and find out more about our club! To find the GFFN gathering, look for our welcoming pineapple on the table.

  Can't make this one?  Come to the next one!  GFFN Kaffeeklatsch will be held monthly from 8-10am at Katie’s coffee the last Thursday of each month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge Group

  • When
    Friday, August 21, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  Ladies Friday Afternoon Bridge

  You don’t have to be a professional player to participate.  The group is meant to give GFFN members a chance to get to know each other in a casual atmosphere without having to make big preparations or spend lots of money. It’s just for fun!  Scoring is Chicago style & it is a friendly, low-key game.

  We need hostesses for future games.  More details on the Bridge Interest Group Page.

  This group is for all bridge playing members of GFFN. Update your GFFN profile to include the Bridge Group.

  Questions about the Bridge Interest group? Contact Karen Magley at 703-728-3321 or ksm875@verizon.net. 

  
  

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• GFFN Kaffeeklatsch

  • When
    Thursday, August 27, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Katie's Coffeehouse

  Join your fellow GFFN members for coffee and catching up at Katie’s Coffeehouse anytime between 9-11am! Look for us by the fireplace or outside on the patio if the weather is nice!  All members are encouraged to attend and newer members are especially welcome.    This is a great opportunity to get to know some awesome women and find out more about our club!

  To find the GFFN gathering, look for our welcoming pineapple on the table.
  

  Can't make this one?  Come to the next one!  GFFN Kaffeeklatsch will be held monthly at Katie’s Coffee the last Thursday of each month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GFFN Kaffeeklatsch

  • When
    Thursday, September 24, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Katie's Coffeehouse

  Join your fellow GFFN members for coffee and catching up at Katie’s Coffeehouse anytime between 9-11am!    Look for us by the fireplace or outside on the patio if the weather is nice!  All members are encouraged to attend and newer members are especially welcome.    This is a great opportunity to get to know some awesome women and find out more about our club!

  To find the GFFN gathering, look for our welcoming pineapple on the table.
  

  Can't make this one?  Come to the next one!  GFFN Kaffeeklatsch will be held monthly from 8-10am at Katie’s coffee the last Thursday of each month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GFFN Kaffeeklatsch

  • When
    Thursday, October 29, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Katie's Coffeehouse

  Join your fellow GFFN members for coffee and catching up at Katie’s Coffeehouse anytime between 9-11am!    Look for us by the fireplace or outside on the patio if the weather is nice!  All members are encouraged to attend and newer members are especially welcome.  

  This is a great opportunity to get to know some awesome women and find out more about our club! To find the GFFN gathering, look for our welcoming pineapple on the table.

  Can't make this one?  Come to the next one!  GFFN Kaffeeklatsch will be held monthly at Katie’s Coffee the last Thursday of each month.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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    Thursday, February 23, 2023

  
  

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    Saturday, February 25, 2023
  • Location
    Somewhere

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• Wine Enthusiasts - GFFN Explores the Magic of Brunello (simple)

  • When
    Monday, January 01, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Carol and Dave Kaminsky's home - 9514 Woody Lane, Great Falls, VA 22066
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  GFFN EXPLORES THE MAGIC OF BRUNELLO

  

  HOST: Carol and Dave Kaminsky703-444-9512
  

  SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 7:00 PM

  Carol and Dave Kaminsky's House 

  9514 Woody LaneGreat falls, VA 22066

  Join us as the GFFN Wine Enthusiasts explore the fabulous Brunello di Montalcino wines at the Kaminsky's. These Tuscan red wines are made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes and are considered to be some of the best in Italy.

  Please bring a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino and an appetizer to share with the group. The wine price point should be between $35 and $80. We limit the number of attendees to 22 in order to allow everyone to get a taste of each wine. Please respond with "Maybe" if the list is full and you would like to be placed on the waiting list.

  We look forward to learning more about this fabulous region.

  
  

  
  

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• Wine Enthusiasts - GFFN Explores the Magic of Brunello (Advanced)

  • When
    Monday, January 01, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM

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  GFFN EXPLORES THE MAGIC OF BRUNELLO

  

  HOST: Carol and Dave Kaminsky703-444-9512
  

  SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 7:00 PM

  Carol and Dave Kaminsky's House 

  9514 Woody LaneGreat falls, VA 22066

  Join us as the GFFN Wine Enthusiasts explore the fabulous Brunello di Montalcino wines at the Kaminsky's. These Tuscan red wines are made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes and are considered to be some of the best in Italy.

  Please bring a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino and an appetizer to share with the group. The wine price point should be between $35 and $80. We limit the number of attendees to 22 in order to allow everyone to get a taste of each wine. Please respond with "Maybe" if the list is full and you would like to be placed on the waiting list.

  We look forward to learning more about this fabulous region.

  
  

  
  

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