Sun, Nov 24, 2024, 2:45 PM ESTLet's Meetup to Commemorate Lafeyette's Visit-Period Music Concert
The Lyceum, Alexandria, VA
Let's "enjoy music from Lafayette's Grand Tour provided by the period-instrument wind band Music of the Regiment." This recital "will transport audiences to the world of Lafayette’s Grand Tour with grand marches, dance tunes, and America’s earliest patriotic airs." $20

We can walk to a restaurant afterwards for drinks/appetizers.

Please make a COMMENT BELOW to let me KNOW, that you've PURCHASED your TICKET. Use this LINK. A Musical Celebration of Lafayette - shop.alexandriava.gov
5 attendees
Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 11:30 AM ESTWalk off the Turkey; snack, laughs and conversation after
8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA
Lets walk around Fort Hunt Park, along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, to check out this historic 1800's Fort, with World War II connections. We'll then convoy over to Fort Willard Historic Site, a (almost) hidden former Union Army camp overlooking the Potomac River.

Total calorie burn about 350 calories.

Then a snack, laughs and conversation at The Haven, nearby, on Belle Haven Road.
1 attendee
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 11:00 AM ESTOld Town Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk; optional lunch nearby
525 Queen St, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants and was named after Scotsman John Alexander who owned the land that became Alexandria. The city celebrates its heritage with the annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, this year on Saturday, December 7, 2024 starting at 11:00 a.m.

https://visitalexandria.com/holidays/scottish-walk/

We will meet at the Northeast corner of Queen Street and Saint Asaph Street (525 Queen Street), where we should have a good view of the parade as it comes up Saint Asaph Street.

I am bringing a folding chair on which to watch the parade.

Optional lunch and time to chat at Caphe Banh Mi restaurant, 407 Cameron Street after the parade.
4 attendees
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 7:00 PM ESTBob & Jim Christmas Party
Bob's House, Alexandria, VA
Friends,
Let's kick off the Holiday season with a Christmas Party. So, grab a bottle of wine and come join us on December 7th at 7 pm. If you feel like bringing a dish-- Great-- But don't have to.
It will be held at: 8604 Oxbow Court, Alexandria, VA 22308
(Close to Mt. Vernon Hospital)
Please RSVP

Bob Harry [email protected] 703 360 5118
Jim Wright [email protected] 703 2978679
18 attendees+13
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 9:00 AM ESTChristmas Wreath Placement; Alexandria National Cemetery; brunch afterward
Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria, VA
Lets participate in the Wreaths Across America program and place Christmas wreaths on the grave site of each Veteran at the Alexandria National Cemetery in Old Town Alexandria. There are approximately 4,500 grave sites.

Alexandria National Cemetery was the FIRST National Cemetery, established in 1862. Arlington National Cemetery was the second. There are over 152 National Cemeteries in the United States, plus 26 overseas cemeteries, the best known being the American Cemetery at Normandy, France.

Opening ceremony at 9:30 am.

Wreaths will be provided.

Work gloves suggested and clothing to tolerate the pine sap.

Rain/snow or shine.

Brunch and conversation at The Haven, nearby, 1401 Belle Haven Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307.
3 attendees

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