Harrison Happenings — March/April 2018

memories from our march/april 2018 super bowlharrison extravaganza H A st. patrick’s day facts P P In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, here are a home to snakes as it was too E few interesting St. Patrick’s Day facts! cold to host reptiles during the N Ice Age. The surrounding seas I • Saint Patrick didn’t wear green. His have kept snakes out since. N color was “Saint Patrick’s blue.” The G color green became associated • Bonus Fact: Your odds of finding a S with St. Patrick’s Day after it was four-leaf clover are: About 1 in 10,000 linked to the Irish independence movement in the late 18th century. Remember to register for the Lucky Leprechaun 5K on March • Despite his Irish notoriety, Saint 17! The 5K course loops around Patrick was British. He was born Reston Town Center and returns to Roman parents in Scotland or to an awards ceremony and St. Wales in the late fourth century. Patrick’s Day celebration at Craft Beer! The race will start at 8 a.m. • Saint Patrick is credited for For more information please visit: driving the snakes out of Ireland, http://machinem3.com/jr-elite-team- but according to the fossil race-calender/2018/3/17/lucky- record, Ireland has never been leprechaun-5k-reston-town-center Harrison Happenings is a bimonthly community newsletter published to inform our residents about recent news, upcoming events, and more.

advice from a local:an introduction to reston!Reston combines beautiful public special events. From spring to fall Hike the Reston section of the CCTparkland, a thriving restaurant the plaza hosts a popular Farmers and you will walk a combination ofscene, shopping, and family Market and lots of special events paved and natural trails throughfun in a unique suburban town like the annual Chalk on the Water. some pretty wooded areas.in Northern Virginia. The townmotto—Live, Work, Play—reflects PLAY AND CAMP AT LAKE STROLL RESTON PATHWAYSthe diverse population and One of the guiding principles ofinteresting neighborhoods that FAIRFAX PARK Reston’s design is to preservemake Reston a fun day trip or Lake Fairfax Park is a popular extensive natural space forgetaway destination. spot for weekend gatherings, community enjoyment. The town sports, fishing, biking, and hiking. boasts 1300 acres of publicVISIT HISTORIC LAKE ANNE Visitors enjoy a network of trails, a space maintained by the Reston large wooded picnic area, a small Association. Natural areas includeVILLAGE CENTER fishable lake (license required), 800 acres of woodlands, 4 lakes,The Reston Museum at Lake sports fields, a skateboard park, 4 wetlands, 3 ponds, 50 meadows,Anne Plaza is a good place to get and a campground. The Water and 30 streams. It’s an impressiveoriented and learn the backstory of Mine Swimming Hole, a popular collection, accessed via 55 miles ofthis planned community. waterpark, opens in the warmer paved and natural trails. months along with a carousel,The story of Reston is quite unique. pontoon tour, and paddle boats. Some favorite trails circle or passFounder Robert E. Simon (who put near Lake Anne, Lake Thoreau,the RES in Reston) had a vision for The campground at Lake Fairfax and Lake Audubon. All of thesea community where people could Park is a popular camping paths mix stretches by the lakelive their whole lives without the destination for visitors to the with paths through neighborhoods,need for long commutes. There is a Washington, D.C. region. The park sometimes following sidewalks.mix of residential, commercial, and offers a nice mix of RV and tentleisure property throughout town. sites in an open field and at the Visit the Reston association siteLake Anne Village was the first edge of the woods. (www.reston.org) for a map ofneighborhood center of Reston, the Reston pathways and severaland it is listed on the National HIKE THE FAIRFAX CROSS suggested hiking routes.Register of Historic Places. Thecommunity was constructed from COUNTY TRAIL FOLLOW FUN IN FAIRFAX VA1963 to 1967, and it was integrated ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER,from the start, unlike most of The Reston section of the W&OD PINTEREST, AND INSTAGRAMVirginia. overlaps with another major FOR MORE PLACES TO VISIT AND Northern Virginia trail. The Fairfax THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERNToday, Lake Anne Plaza is home Cross County Trail is a 40-mile VIRGINIA.to local gathering places and network of trails that crosses the entire county from north to south.

wag and academy 1800 jonathan way wine awards reston, va 20190 703.787.8082 phMARCH 23 AT 6PM MARCH 4 AT 8PM 703.435.3711 faxAT THE HARRISON AT THE HARRISON liveharrisonapts.comCome out for a glass of wine and tailwagging time as we raise proceeds Take advantage of our spacious management officefor “Operation Paws for Homes” rooms, comfortable seating and monday-thursday$10.00 donation. Visit ophrescue. gather up a friend and snacks 9 am – 7 pmorg for more information about this to enjoy the Oscars with your fridayincredible organization. neighbors! We will provide the 9 am – 6 pm popcorn and the movies; you bring saturday the fun! 10 am – 5 pm sundayegg sundae seafood 12 pm – 5 pm bowl broil indoor pool monday-fridayAPRIL 2 AT 6PM APRIL 22 AT 1PM 6 am – 10 amAT THE HARRISON AT THE HARRISON 5 pm – 9 pm saturday-sundayJoin the Harrison for an after-work Join us for an “All You Can Eat” 9 am – 5 pmdessert at our Egg Sundae Bowl seafood broil to celebrate the startCreation event. It is sure to be an of spring! Tickets are just $35! health and wellnessSpEGG-tacular time. center 24 hours rooftop pool open may 31 to sept 4 south rooftop skyclub & lounge sunday-thursday 7 am – 11 pm friday-saturday 7 am – midnight game room & media room 24 hours resident lounge 24 hours

resident calendar march 2018SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 3 1 Register for MelaNoMore 5K through May 15 Yoga 6:00a4 5 678 9 10 90th Annual Water Aerobics Water Aerobics Yoga Winter Games Academy 8:00a 7:00p 6:00a Indoor Triathlon Awards Yoga 7:00p 9:00a-12:00p 8:00p11 12 13 14 15 16 17 March Madness Water Aerobics Tavern 64 Yoga St. Patrick’s DaySelection Begins 8:00a Cooking 6:00a Lucky Yoga Demonstration 7:00p Leprechaun 5K 6:30p 8:00a Water Aerobics 7:00p18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Water Aerobics Water Aerobics Yoga Bark & Wine 8:00a 7:00p 6:00a 6:00p-7:30p Yoga 7:00p25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Water Aerobics Onsite Bike Yoga 8:00a Maintenance 6:00a Yoga 7:00a-9:00a 7:00p Water Aerobics 7:00p

resident calendar april 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 6 7 2 3 4 5 Eggstravagant Water Aerobics Water Aerobics Zumba Sundae Creation 8:00a 7:00p 6:30p Yoga 5:30p-7:30p 7:00p8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NCAA Men’s Water Aerobics Water Aerobics Zumba Basketball 8:00a 7:00p 6:30p Yoga Championship 7:00p15 16 17 18 19 20 21 27 28 Water Aerobics Cooking Zumba 8:00a Demonstration 6:30p Yoga 7:00p 6:30p Water Aerobics 7:00p22 23 24 25 26 Seafood Broil Water Aerobics Water Aerobics Zumba ($35) 8:00a 7:00p 6:30p Yoga 1:00p-3:00p 7:00p29 30

1800 jonathan way, reston, va 20190 harrison703.787.8082  liveharrisonapts.com hound of the month Molly is a beautiful 6-year-old, field bred, chocolate lab. Her family got her from a breeder in Damascus, MD and fell in love with her when they first lay eyes upon her. She was only a few days old, then! She is a great companion and is always game for long runs and walks. She loves to have her tummy rubbed and is very food motivated. She knows where ALL the treat jars are located in the Harrison. In fact, she is pictured here, at the front desk, staring intently at the treat jar! She is also a regular at the Harrison dog park and loves the opportunity to play there. If you see Molly and her humans – don’t hesitate to say hello. It will make your day.MelaNoMore 5KIt’s that time of year again to ready, get set, 5K! You may have questions: how can I register,how can I sponsor, how can I volunteer!? Have no fear, we have all the answers.The goal of this event is to help raise awareness about the dangers of melanoma, the warningsigns to be aware of, preventative measures and to raise funds for the Melanoma ResearchFoundation for research, education, and effective treatments for melanoma.For more, visit: potomac.enmotive.com/events/register/2018-melanomore-5kPlease join Team Harrison and participate in this great event located nearby. We participatedlast year and it felt GREAT to start the day in a healthy way and help others, too!”