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Covenant Woods.T H E N E X T R I G H T C H O I C E I N Y O U R L I F E .

Living in this Continuing Care Retirement Community is like taking in a deep, refreshing breath of air. Responsibilities such as home maintenance and lawn care simply evaporate. Opportunities to do things that you enjoy and that contribute to good health expand in wonderful ways. Inside and out on the 86-acre Covenant Woods campus in Hanover County, the active life calls. Our fitness studio and fitness center are both state of the art. Walking trails, personal gardening spaces and an outdoor dining venue called The Terrace all contribute to a feeling of well-being. Make an appointment now to see available apartments and other residential choices that could be right for you.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 15TH

“Backroads of Virginia” presented by Bill Lohmann

Richmond Times-Dispatch photographer Bob Brown and columnist Bill Lohmann have traveled around Virginia for many years, reporting stories from the Atlantic Ocean to the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond, introducing readers to fascinating people and places they have met along the way. Please join Bill as he recounts a few of his entertaining tales.

Books will be available for purchase after the presentation. Book prices will range from $5-$35. Cash, check, and credit card will be accepted.

January

Evening programs are held from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Please contact the Concierge at 804.569.8000 to confirm program location.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND

“An Evening of Acapella Music”presented by Sound Direction

Sound Direction is an exciting and versatile vocal group from the Shenandoah Valley specializing in a wide variety of acappella music, including pop standards, jazz favorites and folk tunes. The quintet is comprised of John & Bettie Tindall, Keith & Betsy Dishman and David Tate. They have performed together for over 20 years and have recorded three albums to date.

CDs will be available for purchase after the performance for $15. Cash or check will be accepted.

MONDAY, JANUARY 29TH

“Henricus Historical Park” presented by John Pagano, Historical Interpretation Supervisor at Henricus Historical Park

Travel back in time to the Citie of Henricus, the second successful English settlement in the New World; discover the historical Pocahontas; learn about the region’s pivotal role in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The areas that are now known as Chesterfield and Henrico counties have a bountiful history, spanning centuries, that are chalked full of stories waiting to be heard.

MONDAY, JANUARY 8TH

“An Evening of Acoustic Classic Rock” presented by The Windbags

The Windbags is a Virginia-based acoustic group consisting of one bassist, two guitarists, one percussionist, and four great voices that play a variety of music from the 1960’s to now. They have recently performed at The State Fair of Virginia, Train Day in Ashland, Montpelier’s Music Under the Stars, and Myrtle Beach.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH

MID-WINTER GARDENING:

Terrariums and Dish Gardens with Instructor Laura Anne Brooks 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM in the Pottery Studio

Small water-loving plants like ferns and mosses will be used to create a terrarium or a dish garden. Learn unusual ways to incorporate favorite houseplants into interior mini-scapes. This is a fun way to have a touch of spring during the mid-winter months. Bring your own container (details sent after registration); all potting materials and plants are provided.

FEE: $25 for Residents/ $30 for Non-Residents

CLASS SIZE: Minimum of 4 participants; Maximum of 8 participants.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 10th

MONDAYS, JANUARY 22ND – FEBRUARY 26TH

Pottery: Open Studio with Instructor Leslie Messersmith10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Pottery Studio

Participate in Open Studio and explore your own ideas for creativity in clay. The instructor will be there to assist you

in successfully creating ceramic projects of your choice. Please bring descriptions, drawings, or pictures of projects you would like to make. Participants must have had at least one class in hand building with clay to register for this workshop.

FEE: $80 for Residents/ $96 for Non-Residents

CLASS SIZE: Minimum of 5 participants; Maximum of 8 participants.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 10th

Special Interest Classes. Please call the registration line at 569-4201 to register.

S P E C I A L I N T E R E S T C O M M U N I T Y C L A S S E S

J A N U A R Y O U T I N G S

JANUARY 10 Riverside Dinner Theater: “Mamma Mia!”

JANUARY 13 Richmond Symphony: “New Year in Vienna”

JANUARY 17 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Terracotta Army – Legacy of the First

Emperor of China

JANUARY 20 Richmond Forum: Glen Close – Human Characters

JANUARY 25Richmond Times-Dispatch Tour

JANUARY 27 Carpenter Theater: “Music of Billy Joel”

Registration is required for all outings. Details will be published in separate flyers or in the Covenant Woods’ Connections. For more information and to register, please

leave a message at 804-569-4201.

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 22ND AND MARCH 1ST

“Grab Bag” Jewelry Making with Instructor Celeste Miller1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in Traditions Private Dining Room

Here’s your chance to create one of a kind necklaces or bracelets. Select from strands of gemstones, beads and crystals (examples shown) as well as other beading accessories. This two-day exploration of jewelry making is perfect for those who have always wanted to learn the craft. In this informative and fun class, students are introduced to foundational jewelry-making skills and will create three or four finished necklaces or bracelets. Celeste will bring an assortment of gemstones (i.e. agates) and other beading accessories and leave the creativity to you. No experience is necessary for this workshop.

FEE: $35 for Residents/ $42 for Non-Residents

CLASS SIZE: Minimum of 4 participants; Maximum of 8 participants.

REGISTRATION: Begins Thursday, January 25th; Deadline Thursday, February 8th.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH

“Virginia Earthquakes” presented by David Spears with the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy

Virginia and the eastern side of the North American continent are in the middle of a tectonic plate. Since Virginia is in the relatively-stable inner portion of a plate, Virginia does not experience the large-magnitude earthquakes that affect the US west coast. That does not mean that Virginia is “earthquake free.” Join us to learn more about our ever-changing planet!

February

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

The Lee-Davis High School Show Choir Show choirs continue to grow and thrive as one of the most unique and positive activities for youth. The Lee-Davis High School Show Choir is a thriving group of students who strive to perform at their best at all times. The group, under the direction of Mrs. Megan Cartwright, has earned top-ratings at regional competitions.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH

“The Thin Light of Freedom” presented by author Dr. Edward Ayers In a beautifully crafted narrative, Edward L. Ayers restores the drama of the unexpected to the history of the Civil War. He does this by setting up at ground level in the Great Valley counties of Augusta, Virginia and Franklin, Pennsylvania, communities that shared a prosperous landscape but were divided by the Mason-Dixon Line. From the same vantage point occupied by his unforgettable characters, Ayers captures the strategic savvy of Lee and his local lieutenants, and the clear vision of equal rights animating black troops from Pennsylvania. We see the war itself become a scourge to the Valley, its pitched battles punctuating a cycle of vicious attack and reprisal in which armies burned whole towns for retribution. In the weeks and months after emancipation, from the streets of Staunton, Virginia, we see black and white residents testing the limits of freedom as political leaders negotiate the terms of readmission to the Union.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH

“Story Book Magic Flute” presented by Capitol Opera Richmond Capitol Opera Richmond is a local non-profit all-volunteer company, aiming to give local performers a venue to perform, and to bring beautiful musical performances to the Richmond area. Tonight’s performance is a charming narrated version of Mozart’s classic opera, “The Magic Flute.”

Evening programs are held from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Please contact the Concierge at 804.569.8000 to confirm program location.

Capitol Opera Richmond presents:

Storybook Magic Flute

A one-hour version of Mozart’s classic opera

Narrated from Kyra Teis’ The Magic Flute book

FEBRUARY 3

Broadway in Richmond: “Finding Neverland”

FEBRUARY 3

Richmond Symphony: “Remembering 1968: A Tribute to MLK”

FEBRUARY 7

American Revolution Museum in Yorktown

FEBRUARY 15

Tours and Tastings at Castleburg and Hardywood Breweries

FEBRUARY 17

Richmond Forum: Peter Diamandis – Future Tech

FEBRUARY 24

Broadway in Richmond: “Cabaret”

F E B R U A R Y O U T I N G S

Registration is required for all outings. Details will be published in separate flyers or in the Covenant Woods’ Connections. For more

information and to register, please leave a message at 804-569-4201.

March

MONDAY, MARCH 5TH

“An Evening of Southern Rock and Country” presented by Southern Belle Band

Join us for a toe-tapping evening of Southern Rock and Country music. The Southern Belle Band is a local six member band that includes our very own fitness instructor, Elizabeth Thurston.

MONDAY, MARCH 12TH

“Celtic Spring” presented by James River Harp Ensemble

The James River Harp Ensemble, formed by Beth Dechent, is a group of Richmond, Virginia-based harpists. The group plays year-round in various venues, including churches, retirement communities, and festivals. This evening’s concert will have a variety of Celtic music with an emphasis on Spring.

MONDAY, MARCH 26TH

Main Street Station

Born out of an abounding love of making music, Main Street Station is excited to share with you an arrangement of today’s pop hits, oldies but goodies, and everything in between! Main Street Station is a 17-member coed acapella group based here in Richmond, VA. Made up of experienced musicians from award-winning collegiate groups, we blend great sound with cool beats and a whole lot of fun.

M A R C H O U T I N G S

MARCH 10

Richmond Symphony: “Pictures at an Exhibition”

MARCH 16 Barksdale Theater: “Erma Bombeck: At Wits’End”

MARCH 23

Wine Loft: Wine Tastings

MARCH 24

Richmond Forum: Ambassador Samantha Power –

Why Americans Can’t Afford to Look Away

MARCH 31

Richmond in Broadway: “Dirty Dancing”

Registration is required for all outings. Details will be published in separate flyers or in the Covenant Woods’ Connections. For more

information and to register, please leave a message at 804-569-4201.

MONDAY, MARCH 19TH

“Shockoe Hill Cemetery” presented by author Alyson Taylor-White

Established in 1822, Shockoe Hill Cemetery is the final resting place for many famous and infamous icons of Richmond. Most visited is the tomb of Chief Justice John Marshall, the longest-serving chief justice of the United States, who elevated the Supreme Court to equal standing with the executive and legislative branches of the federal government. Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew operated an extensive espionage ring during the Civil War, and though reviled in life by many who resented her activism, she rests prominently near her elite neighbors. The burial places of friends and foster family offer a glimpse into Edgar Allan Poe’s personal story. Author Alyson Taylor-White charts the history of the celebrated cemetery and brings to life the stories of those buried there.

Books will be available for purchase after the presentation for $20 each. Cash and check are accepted.

Evening programs are held from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Please contact the Concierge at 804.569.8000 to confirm program location.

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Established in 1822, Shockoe Hill Cemetery is the final resting place for many famous and infamous icons

of Richmond. Most visited is the tomb of Chief Justice John Marshall, the longest-serving chief justice of the United States, who elevated the Supreme Court to equal standing with the executive and legislative branches of the federal government. Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew operated an extensive espionage ring during the Civil War, and though reviled in life by many who resented her activism, she rests prominently near her elite neighbors. The burial places of friends and foster family offer a glimpse into Edgar Allan Poe’s personal story. Author Alyson Lindsey Taylor-White charts the history of the celebrated cemetery and brings to life the stories of those buried there.

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Month at a GlanceC H E C K T H E P R O G R A M S

Y O U A R E I N T E R E S T E D I N

□ JAN.1 New Year’s Day – No Program □ JAN.8 “An Evening of Acoustic Classic Rock” presented by The Windbags □ JAN.15 “Backroads of Virginia” presented by Bill Lohmann □ JAN.22 Sound Direction □ JAN.29 “Henricus Historical Park” presented by John Pagano, Historical Interpretation Supervisor at Henricus Historical Park

□ FEB.5 “Virginia Earthquakes” presented by David Spears with the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy□ FEB.12 The Lee-Davis High School Show Choir□ FEB.19 “The Thin Light of Freedom” presented by author Dr. Edward Ayers□ FEB.26 “Story Book Magic Flute” presented by Capitol Opera Richmond

□ MAR.5 “An Evening of Southern Rock and Country” presented by Southern Belle Band□ MAR.12 “Celtic Spring” presented by James River Harp Ensemble□ MAR.19 “Shockoe Hill Cemetery”

presented by author Alyson Taylor-White□ MAR.26 Main Street Station

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