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(Updated 3/28/24)

SOCIAL WORK UPDATE

Aaron Zadjel, who had accepted the position of Director of Social Work, has decided to remain in his current role as Care Connections Manager with the Hospice department, Executive Director Justin Carwile announced on Monday, March 25. Aaron will support the social work team until a new director is appointed. Should you need social work assistance during this interim period, Karen Doyle at ext. 7260 is the point of contact for Assisted Living and Health Care Center residents, and Justin Carwile at ext. 7100 is the contact for Independent Living residents. GHBC will begin recruitment efforts as soon as possible for a full-time Director of Social Work. 

KNITTING BUDDIES NEEDED
The Community Service Committee has recently taken on a new project to knit, crochet, and quilt small blankets and tiny hats for preemies. After a request from a second-floor resident to participate, the committee is looking for knitting buddies for second and third floor residents. Contact Mar_T Ahrens at ext. 7489, mtahrens@ verizon.net.
 
GARDENING OPPORTUNITY 
A sunny spot in the Knoll Garden is looking for a resident caretaker. This is the oldest of our resident gardens, the most prominent, and the most visited. The spot up for adoption already has many fine native plants but like any garden needs care and culling. Contact Sally Recinos at Salrecinos8@gmail.com or ext. 7452.
 

WANT A PAPER DIRECTORY?
Administration is updating the Spring 2024 GHBC Staff and Resident Directory. Residents who want to receive the complete directory in paper form, or the staff section only in paper, must complete this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JRHKYB  Responses are requested by Tuesday, March 26. 
With easy access to a continually updated directory available online at the resident website, and to lower our carbon footprint, the default option will be the online directory.

EASTER BRUNCH RESERVATIONS

The Jefferson Dining Room will feature a special Easter brunch on Easter Sunday, March 31. For reservations  call ext. 7645. Online reservations will not be accepted. Reservations are first come, first served; seating is limited to parties of eight or fewer. To see the special Easter brunch menu, click HERE

The Bistro will offer the Easter buffet for both to-go and walk-in service from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Bistro will also be open from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with regular weekly specials and the always available menu. There will be no pop-up. The Bistro will be closed for set up from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Grab and go will be available for those who do not wish to have the buffet items. The main Bistro menu will not be available during the Easter buffet time period.

Cost for the Easter brunch is residents: $13.60; adult guests: $35.00; children under 12: $7.50.

GL ART SHOW AT NOVA
Goodwin Living is hosting an art exhibition in the Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus library from Tuesday, March 19, through Wednesday, April 24. The exhibition is called “Neighbors.” Art by residents from all three communities (GHA, GHBC, and TVA) will be displayed. Residents are welcome to visit the exhibition using their own transportation. Parking in hourly pay lots is free after 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends. There will be a closing reception on April 24.

RAMADAN PRAYER SPACE
GHBC invites Muslim staff to apartment 404 in the Crossroads for Ramadan prayer and contemplation. The dedicated space for staff use during the holy month of Ramadan, which began March 11, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It includes separate spaces for men and women. 

GET CONNECTED

Are you wondering how to find out what is going on at GHBC? Click HERE to find information about the resident website, West Winds, other GHBC publications, and community meetings you will want to attend. Check out the Publications link near the bottom of the column on the left of the website.

GOT STUFF? WHERE TO DONATE/DISPOSE OF THINGS AT GHBC, Click HERE

HOW TO MAKE A SUGGESTION, Click HERE

WEST WINDS SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND STYLE SHEET, Click HERE

FREQUENTLY CALLED SUPPORT SERVICES AT GHBC, Click HERE

COUNCIL BUSINESS & COMMUNITY MEETING MINUTES: Click HERE
 
GOOD WINDS 2023 (ISSUE #1, version 3) HERE
 
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