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As Valentine’s Day approaches, we thought we’d share 5 Steps to Ease Conflict & Reconnect this Valentines, from Stacey Cali, M.A., Resident in Counseling:
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Do “Small Things Often”: Don’t wait for “Date Night”. Use more eye contact, really listen and show genuine curiosity daily.
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Really Talk: Weave more meaningful topics into your conversations. Get ideas from “8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” by married Psychologists John and Julie Gottman & “How to Know a Person” by David Brooks.
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Learn Your “Love Languages”: It’s fun for both of you! https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language.
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“Mend & End”: Practice “Mending” — loving humor, finding common ground, really hearing each other and showing appreciation — now, so when conflict arises, it’s less painful. At an impasse? Take a break & check in later.
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“What’s Going Well”: Reflect each day on “What’s working?”
Stacey Cali, M.A., Resident in Counseling, currently has openings for new clients. Book a free 20-minute therapy consult today: https://www.sarahmoorelpc.com/contact
Northern Virginia is buzzing with a revolutionary creative jewelry company: Golden Bond Custom Fine Jewelry + Permanent Bracelet Studio!
Step into the lake side, cozy jewelry haven of Golden Bond prepare for a sensory delight. Your visit to the Atelier is anything but stale. It begins with drawing a Golden Vibes affirmation card, setting the tone for positivity and easy conversation that carries through your appointment.
Next, your journey of self-expression continues with our jewelry stylists. Together you explore shimmering chains, charms and meaningful stones. They design your one-of-a-kind permanent bracelet or anklet and spark a quick, painless, safe weld. Leave with a flawless fit, radiant piece, a daily memory that lasts!
Golden Bond does couples, events and parties, memory pieces, friendship, solo and family bonds!
Timeless, yet Modern Fine Rings + Jewelry Design Services
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Old stones sitting in your jewelry box collecting dust?
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Engagement rings all look too… blasé, boring or standard?
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Family jewelry that’s just too dated to wear?
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On the quest for a celebrity, fashion or couture inspired necklace, ring, body chains or earrings?
The Golden girls have a professional, renowned metal smith on staff and excel at showing you how to love jewelry again. By redesigning new, modern styles they bring fresh life to old and new jewelry.
Ready to Spark Your Bond?
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Easy online booking for fine jewelry consultations and permanent jewelry.
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Ready made artisan retail jewelry is also available in the atelier
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Thursdays-Sundays or by appointment.
www.thegoldenbond.com
Darlings, you’re GORGEOUS, and local DC drag queen Tara Hoot wants to tell you that in person! Help her kickoff Atlas Intersections Festival 2024 at 8pm on February 3rd at Altas Performing Arts Center! A Hoot in the Holler will be a night of stories, songs, and radical emotional availability in her typical inspiration style! It’s an event meant to lift your spirits as you follow her story to “stardom”–from small-town kid to mid-city drag “sensation!” We can’t wait to see you!
The AC Milan Academy of Virginia is hosting open tryouts for the Spring 2024 EDP season. Boys from U9 – U16 and girls from U11 – U16 are welcome to join us. Tryouts will be held On February 3rd from 9:30am until 12:30pm at King Abdullah Academy Turf Field 2949 Education Dr Herndon VA 20171
Forget dated boutiques and predictable, tarnishing gifts. The arrival of Golden Bond Infinite Jewelry Studio in Reston, VA is breathing fresh air back into the regions jeweler experience – just in time for the month of love!
This dynamic, woman-owned atelier is redefining the jewelry experience, weaving threads of modern design, custom brilliance, and a touch of custom magic into every piece and interaction.
When you step into Golden Bond, you feel like you’re stepping into a warm, welcoming, lake front oasis – just the way the ladies like it! Whether you’re arriving to an appointment for a piece of bonded permanent jewelry, designing an engagement ring, or stopping by to chat with our bench jeweler about breathing new life into a old jewelry piece, you’ll find yourself smiling and appreciating jewelry in a way you never have before.
Golden Bond isn’t just about the sparkle. It’s about the bond and the service – the one you forge with yourself, with loved ones, and with the unique piece adorning you. The experience takes jewelry from mere accessory to personal talisman, imbued with meaning and memory.
What is a permanent bracelet?
A silver or 14k gold chain, custom-fitted to your wrist is gently “welded” together with a safe, painless pulse of energy. Your clasp free bracelet or anklet becomes an inseparable part of your bond! It’s a metaphor for life’s precious moments, a sparkling reminder of those you hold dear.
BOOKING: Golden Bond is open Thursday- Sunday. Appointments online.
Take a Stand: Prevent Overdoses Among Our Youth
Arlington Youth Behavioral Health Assembly
Join VOICE, members of the Arlington County Board, NAACP Arlington Branch, and school officials to stand together in support of funding high-quality afterschool programs as a response to the ongoing addiction and overdose crisis among Arlington’s youth.
Free
No registration required
Encore Learning is thrilled to announce its Spring 2024 Semester, offering a diverse array of non-credit, college-level courses to quench your thirst for knowledge. No homework, papers or projects—just learning for fun!
Mark your calendar for these key dates for the Spring 2024 semester:
Thursday, February 1 at 9:30 AM: The Spring Course Preview on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85225785025
Monday, February 5 at 10:00 AM: Course Registration Opens
Monday, March 4: Spring 2024 Semester Begins
Immerse yourself in the Social Sciences, captivating History, Arts and Humanities, Law, Politics, Public Affairs, Science, Technology, or prioritize your Health and Wellness. Our courses are designed to provide a deep dive into each subject, delivered by instructors with a profound understanding and the ability to convey complex ideas with clarity.
To register for a course, become a member for an annual fee of $65, and pay $55 for each course. Besides classes, membership also provides you access to several clubs (e.g., current events, kayak, music, travel, etc.) and Special Events (e.g., behind the scenes tours of local attractions, virtual tours outside the area). Now is the perfect opportunity to engage with a community of passionate learners and expand your horizons. Don’t miss out on this chance to delve into your interests and connect with others. Join us for an enriching and fulfilling learning experience this spring!
Sign up for membership today so you are ready to register on February 5.
www.encorelearning.net
703-228-2144
You’re Invited to…
Walker Chapel Preschool’s Open House!
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Wednesday, January 31 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon
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Thursday, February 1 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Located at 4102 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Walker Chapel Preschool offers three age-specific classes designed for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds preparing for kindergarten. Our small classes and low teacher/student ratios foster your child’s year-over-year growth and the development of lasting friendships and give them the tools they need for kindergarten. Following the best principles of early childhood education, we foster educational, physical, social, and emotional development through both unstructured and organized play. Students learn and play large sun-filled classrooms, enjoy outdoor exploration on our playground, and a large recreation room for imaginative indoor play year-round. Our Parents’ Committee organizes guest speakers, fundraising events, and facilitates communication between staff, church, and parents. Input from parents is an integral part of the committee process and helps the Committee set goals and develop programs for the preschool.
This will be a great opportunity for prospective families to…
o Learn about WCP’s programs for each age group
o Meet the amazing WCP teachers
o Hear from current parents
o Get all your questions answered
RSVP to [email protected] if you’re able so we’re ready to welcome your family…and we’ll look forward to seeing you either way!