From a press release:
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, joined by Councilmember Jim Graham, DC Office on Aging (DCOA) Executive Director Clarence Brown, Department of Real Estate Services (DRES) Director Robin-Eve Jasper and Ward 1 community members and seniors today celebrated the grand opening of the first senior wellness center in Ward 1.
Located at 3531 Georgia Avenue, NW, center provides programming and activities that promote the health and wellness of the District’s 100,000 senior residents. Situated along Georgia Avenue, the $4.35 million, 3-story building was made with environmentally construction materials and is tracking LEED Gold certification.
The 15,000 square foot facility features the following:
* Nutrition Counseling and teaching classrooms
* Intake Room
* Health Education Seminar Rooms
* Exercise and Fitness Area
* Massage Room
* Computer Training Center
* Multipurpose Rooms
* Offices for Staff
* Roof top terrace with walking space
It’s been fun watching this building go up. Sounds like it is just as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
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This rental is located at 1660 Lanier Place Northwest. The Craigslist ad says:
Looking for something campy, ridiculous and totally fun!? Then pitch your tents and grab your pokers and come to DC’s ONLY Drag Brunch Bingo hosted by Tara Hoot at Whitlow’s! Tickets are only $10 and you can add bottomless drinks and tasty entrees. This month we’re featuring performances by the amazing Venus Valhalla and Mari Con Carne!
Get your tickets and come celebrate the fact that the rapture didn’t happen during the eclipse, darlings! We can’t wait to see you on Sunday, April 21 at 12:30!
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Cinco de Mayo Weekend @ Bryant Street Market
SAVE THE DATE for Northeast DC’s favorite Cinco de Mayo celebration at Bryant Street NE and Bryant Street Market!
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Line up:
Friday, May 3:
Alt Comedy Show – Zack White – Milky Way
DC’s most annoying comedian is moving to Brooklyn- come say good riddance April 20th at Slash Run with a special half hour show and taping. Featuring standup, powerpoint presentations, and dumb prop stuff, Milky Way is a send-off to two
