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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg: Beginner Open Play (Not a Class)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Iona to play American Mah Jongg! All levels of players are welcome\, but this space is especially intended for beginners.   Coaching will be available\, but this is not a class. Participants should know the basics of the game and have some experience playing. Space is limited\, so please register! \nThere is no need to bring a Mah Jongg set\, but if you have one\, feel free to bring it along. \nPlease email community@iona.org if you’re interested in joining. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-open-play-not-a-class-3-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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SUMMARY:Studio Art at Georgetown Library with Lindsay (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:  \nIn this course\, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures\, styles\, and imaginative avenues. We will discuss the combination of materials that complement one another and how to achieve successful compositions through a range of media. We will learn from artists who have mixed-media practices\, as well as create compositions of our own. Students will have the opportunity to work from reference imagery as well more abstractly. Participants of all skill levels are invited to join this course. \nSupplies are Limited. We encourage all Participants to purchase their own supplies. \nMaterials Needed: \n\nVariety of graphite artist pencils\nErasers \nGouache paints \nVariety of watercolor brushes \nPaper towels or rags\nCups for water\nWatercolor paper (9 x 12 or similar) \nDrawing paper (9 x 12 or similar)\nColored pencils\nPencil sharpener \nPastels (oil or soft/chalk) \nGlue sticks \nOptional: Acrylic paints\, acrylic brushes\, bristol paper\, watercolor paper\, or canvas paper \nOptional: Watercolor paints\, watercolor brushes\, watercolor paper\nOptional: Alternative glues\, such as mod podge or liquid glue \nOptional: Magazines \nStudents are welcome to bring in any supplies they would like to experiment with\, aside from toxic or disruptive substances (such as oil paints\, spray paints\, etc.)\n\nHow to Participate: \nTo participate in this class\, simply create an account on this website. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet. \nLindsay’s Bio: \nLindsay Mueller is an artist fascinated by the layered relationships humans have with outdoor spaces\, especially those shaped by American tendencies to romanticize nature. She typically creates paintings inspired by local fragments of landscape\, often incorporating sculptural elements in her process. Originally from Bucks County\, Pennsylvania\, she now lives and works in Arlington\, Virginia. Mueller holds a BFA in Painting and a BA in Psychology from Boston University and an MFA in Visual Arts from American University. She has exhibited across the East Coast at venues including the University of Mary Washington\, Adah Rose Gallery\, the Peale Museum\, and Chautauqua Institution. In 2023 she received the Bethesda Painting Young Artist Award\, and she was a 2025 Sondheim Art Prize semifinalist. She is currently an artist-in-residence at MoCA Arlington. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/studio-art-at-georgetown-library-with-lindsay-3/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Art and Social
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi at Palisades Library with Diane (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:TAI CHI is an ancient mind body exercise that has many applications to 21st century life.  Potential benefits include improving balance\, coordination\, body awareness\, focus\, and posture.  It’s challenging\, but also relaxing and restorative.  \nDiane Harris has been studying tai chi for 20 years and has taught in a variety of settings.  Her teaching style is interactive\, encouraging\, and practical.  She emphasizes applications of tai chi to everyday movement and challenges—and how we can apply tai chi principles to real life.  Diane teaches the Yang style 24-form\, Sun style short form\, Tai Chi for Better Balance (8-move form)\, and shibashi (18-movement) tai chi qigong.  Class activities are accessible to participants from beginners to advanced students. Diane is a patient instructor who will break down this martial art form into numbers and movements so that it is easy to learn.  \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/tai-chi-at-palisades-library-with-diane-6/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi: Martial Arts & Self-Defense with Ed (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the martial arts side of Tai Chi in this faster-paced class. While Tai Chi is traditionally practiced slowly to develop balance\, relaxation\, and mind-body awareness\, these same foundational skills can also be applied to self-defense. \nThis class will incorporate faster movements and martial arts drills to explore Tai Chi from a different perspective\, while still emphasizing its traditional benefits. Come learn\, move\, and discover how the principles of Tai Chi can support both mindful movement and practical self-defense. \nAll experience levels are welcome. \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/tai-chi-martial-arts-self-defense-at-west-end-library-with-ed-4/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T193919Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Strength and Balance with Ruth (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to stay strong and independent as you age? Engaging in regular strength training and improving balance can help you maintain the freedom and active lifestyle you enjoy. This class includes exercises to strengthen your muscles\, enhance balance and improve joint mobility. Senior Strength and Balance includes both seated and standing exercises that use your own body weight to improve your muscular strength\, bone density\, flexibility and help prevent falls. No special equipment needed. All fitness levels are welcome.  \nRuth’s Bio:\nA lifelong love of dance and movement therapy led Ruth Barnes to become a fitness instructor in 1999. Ruth is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Group Fitness Instructor and is also a certified Zumba and Zumba Gold Instructor. Her philosophy is that exercise should be fun\, safe\, and accessible to everyone. Her goal is to welcome participants to an enjoyable experience of movement. \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet. \n 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/senior-strength-and-balance-at-west-end-library-with-ruth-9/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T141500
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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg: Beginner Open Play (Not a Class)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Iona to play American Mah Jongg! All levels of players are welcome\, but this space is especially intended for beginners.   Coaching will be available\, but this is not a class. Participants should know the basics of the game and have some experience playing. Space is limited\, so please register! \nThere is no need to bring a Mah Jongg set\, but if you have one\, feel free to bring it along. \nPlease email community@iona.org if you’re interested in joining. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-open-play-not-a-class-3-2/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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SUMMARY:Studio Art at Georgetown Library with Lindsay (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:  \nIn this course\, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures\, styles\, and imaginative avenues. We will discuss the combination of materials that complement one another and how to achieve successful compositions through a range of media. We will learn from artists who have mixed-media practices\, as well as create compositions of our own. Students will have the opportunity to work from reference imagery as well more abstractly. Participants of all skill levels are invited to join this course. \nSupplies are Limited. We encourage all Participants to purchase their own supplies. \nMaterials Needed: \n\nVariety of graphite artist pencils\nErasers \nGouache paints \nVariety of watercolor brushes \nPaper towels or rags\nCups for water\nWatercolor paper (9 x 12 or similar) \nDrawing paper (9 x 12 or similar)\nColored pencils\nPencil sharpener \nPastels (oil or soft/chalk) \nGlue sticks \nOptional: Acrylic paints\, acrylic brushes\, bristol paper\, watercolor paper\, or canvas paper \nOptional: Watercolor paints\, watercolor brushes\, watercolor paper\nOptional: Alternative glues\, such as mod podge or liquid glue \nOptional: Magazines \nStudents are welcome to bring in any supplies they would like to experiment with\, aside from toxic or disruptive substances (such as oil paints\, spray paints\, etc.)\n\nHow to Participate: \nTo participate in this class\, simply create an account on this website. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet. \nLindsay’s Bio: \nLindsay Mueller is an artist fascinated by the layered relationships humans have with outdoor spaces\, especially those shaped by American tendencies to romanticize nature. She typically creates paintings inspired by local fragments of landscape\, often incorporating sculptural elements in her process. Originally from Bucks County\, Pennsylvania\, she now lives and works in Arlington\, Virginia. Mueller holds a BFA in Painting and a BA in Psychology from Boston University and an MFA in Visual Arts from American University. She has exhibited across the East Coast at venues including the University of Mary Washington\, Adah Rose Gallery\, the Peale Museum\, and Chautauqua Institution. In 2023 she received the Bethesda Painting Young Artist Award\, and she was a 2025 Sondheim Art Prize semifinalist. She is currently an artist-in-residence at MoCA Arlington. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/studio-art-at-georgetown-library-with-lindsay-2/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Art and Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi at Palisades Library with Diane (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:TAI CHI is an ancient mind body exercise that has many applications to 21st century life.  Potential benefits include improving balance\, coordination\, body awareness\, focus\, and posture.  It’s challenging\, but also relaxing and restorative.  \nDiane Harris has been studying tai chi for 20 years and has taught in a variety of settings.  Her teaching style is interactive\, encouraging\, and practical.  She emphasizes applications of tai chi to everyday movement and challenges—and how we can apply tai chi principles to real life.  Diane teaches the Yang style 24-form\, Sun style short form\, Tai Chi for Better Balance (8-move form)\, and shibashi (18-movement) tai chi qigong.  Class activities are accessible to participants from beginners to advanced students. Diane is a patient instructor who will break down this martial art form into numbers and movements so that it is easy to learn.  \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/tai-chi-at-palisades-library-with-diane-5/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga with Beth (Bi-Weekly) (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Our chair yoga class offers a place to let go and relax mentally while stretching and exercising physically.  We start with a standing warm-up then move through stretches and exercises for the whole body. We finish with a deep\, calming relaxation. Leave our practice feeling balanced and ready to enjoy the rest of your day.  \nBeth Lawrence has been teaching yoga for more than fifteen years. She completed her 200 hour and 500 hour teacher trainings in Washington\, DC at Nth Degree Yoga in the 2000s. Her traditional yoga practice promotes mental as well as physical health and well being.   \nThis class meets bi-weekly on the following dates: \nJuly: 10\, 24 \nAugust: 7\, 21 \nSeptember: 4\, 18 \nOctober: 2\, 16 \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/chair-yoga-at-mlk-library-with-beth-bi-weekly-4/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000
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SUMMARY:Senior Strength and Balance with Ruth (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to stay strong and independent as you age? Engaging in regular strength training and improving balance can help you maintain the freedom and active lifestyle you enjoy. This class includes exercises to strengthen your muscles\, enhance balance and improve joint mobility. Senior Strength and Balance includes both seated and standing exercises that use your own body weight to improve your muscular strength\, bone density\, flexibility and help prevent falls. No special equipment needed. All fitness levels are welcome.  \nRuth’s Bio:\nA lifelong love of dance and movement therapy led Ruth Barnes to become a fitness instructor in 1999. Ruth is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Group Fitness Instructor and is also a certified Zumba and Zumba Gold Instructor. Her philosophy is that exercise should be fun\, safe\, and accessible to everyone. Her goal is to welcome participants to an enjoyable experience of movement. \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet. \n 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/senior-strength-and-balance-at-west-end-library-with-ruth-7/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T193456Z
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SUMMARY:Hatha Yoga with Beth (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Our traditional mat practice promotes mental as well as physical health and well being. The class draws from Sivananda and Integral Yoga practices; beginning with a full body warm up\, moving into a prescribed series of poses designed to keep the body strong and flexible while encouraging mental calmness and clarity\, and ending with a deep final relaxation. Leave our practice feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy the rest of your day.  \nBeth Lawrence has been teaching yoga for more than fifteen years. She completed her 200 hour and 500 hour teacher trainings in Washington\, DC at Nth Degree Yoga in the 2000s. Her traditional yoga practice promotes mental as well as physical health and well being.  \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/hatha-yoga-at-tenley-friendship-library-with-beth-6/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T141500
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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg: Beginner Open Play (Not a Class)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Iona to play American Mah Jongg! All levels of players are welcome\, but this space is especially intended for beginners.   Coaching will be available\, but this is not a class. Participants should know the basics of the game and have some experience playing. Space is limited\, so please register! \nThere is no need to bring a Mah Jongg set\, but if you have one\, feel free to bring it along. \nPlease email community@iona.org if you’re interested in joining. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-open-play-not-a-class-3-2/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T123000
DTSTAMP:20261002T191435Z
CREATED:20261002T191359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T191435Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Art at Georgetown Library with Lindsay (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:  \nIn this course\, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures\, styles\, and imaginative avenues. We will discuss the combination of materials that complement one another and how to achieve successful compositions through a range of media. We will learn from artists who have mixed-media practices\, as well as create compositions of our own. Students will have the opportunity to work from reference imagery as well more abstractly. Participants of all skill levels are invited to join this course. \nSupplies are Limited. We encourage all Participants to purchase their own supplies. \nMaterials Needed: \n\nVariety of graphite artist pencils\nErasers \nGouache paints \nVariety of watercolor brushes \nPaper towels or rags\nCups for water\nWatercolor paper (9 x 12 or similar) \nDrawing paper (9 x 12 or similar)\nColored pencils\nPencil sharpener \nPastels (oil or soft/chalk) \nGlue sticks \nOptional: Acrylic paints\, acrylic brushes\, bristol paper\, watercolor paper\, or canvas paper \nOptional: Watercolor paints\, watercolor brushes\, watercolor paper\nOptional: Alternative glues\, such as mod podge or liquid glue \nOptional: Magazines \nStudents are welcome to bring in any supplies they would like to experiment with\, aside from toxic or disruptive substances (such as oil paints\, spray paints\, etc.)\n\nHow to Participate: \nTo participate in this class\, simply create an account on this website. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet. \nLindsay’s Bio: \nLindsay Mueller is an artist fascinated by the layered relationships humans have with outdoor spaces\, especially those shaped by American tendencies to romanticize nature. She typically creates paintings inspired by local fragments of landscape\, often incorporating sculptural elements in her process. Originally from Bucks County\, Pennsylvania\, she now lives and works in Arlington\, Virginia. Mueller holds a BFA in Painting and a BA in Psychology from Boston University and an MFA in Visual Arts from American University. She has exhibited across the East Coast at venues including the University of Mary Washington\, Adah Rose Gallery\, the Peale Museum\, and Chautauqua Institution. In 2023 she received the Bethesda Painting Young Artist Award\, and she was a 2025 Sondheim Art Prize semifinalist. She is currently an artist-in-residence at MoCA Arlington. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/studio-art-at-georgetown-library-with-lindsay/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Art and Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T192322Z
CREATED:20261002T192321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T192322Z
UID:10012619-1791543600-1791547200@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi at Palisades Library with Diane (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:TAI CHI is an ancient mind body exercise that has many applications to 21st century life.  Potential benefits include improving balance\, coordination\, body awareness\, focus\, and posture.  It’s challenging\, but also relaxing and restorative.  \nDiane Harris has been studying tai chi for 20 years and has taught in a variety of settings.  Her teaching style is interactive\, encouraging\, and practical.  She emphasizes applications of tai chi to everyday movement and challenges—and how we can apply tai chi principles to real life.  Diane teaches the Yang style 24-form\, Sun style short form\, Tai Chi for Better Balance (8-move form)\, and shibashi (18-movement) tai chi qigong.  Class activities are accessible to participants from beginners to advanced students. Diane is a patient instructor who will break down this martial art form into numbers and movements so that it is easy to learn.  \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/tai-chi-at-palisades-library-with-diane-4/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T151500
DTSTAMP:20261002T193236Z
CREATED:20261002T192831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T193236Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi: Martial Arts & Self-Defense with Ed (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the martial arts side of Tai Chi in this faster-paced class. While Tai Chi is traditionally practiced slowly to develop balance\, relaxation\, and mind-body awareness\, these same foundational skills can also be applied to self-defense. \nThis class will incorporate faster movements and martial arts drills to explore Tai Chi from a different perspective\, while still emphasizing its traditional benefits. Come learn\, move\, and discover how the principles of Tai Chi can support both mindful movement and practical self-defense. \nAll experience levels are welcome. \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/tai-chi-martial-arts-self-defense-at-west-end-library-with-ed-2/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Around Town DC":MAILTO:community@iona.org
GEO:38.948135;-77.081647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T193800Z
CREATED:20261002T193739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T193800Z
UID:10011327-1791378000-1791381600@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Senior Strength and Balance with Ruth (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to stay strong and independent as you age? Engaging in regular strength training and improving balance can help you maintain the freedom and active lifestyle you enjoy. This class includes exercises to strengthen your muscles\, enhance balance and improve joint mobility. Senior Strength and Balance includes both seated and standing exercises that use your own body weight to improve your muscular strength\, bone density\, flexibility and help prevent falls. No special equipment needed. All fitness levels are welcome.  \nRuth’s Bio:\nA lifelong love of dance and movement therapy led Ruth Barnes to become a fitness instructor in 1999. Ruth is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Group Fitness Instructor and is also a certified Zumba and Zumba Gold Instructor. Her philosophy is that exercise should be fun\, safe\, and accessible to everyone. Her goal is to welcome participants to an enjoyable experience of movement. \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet. \n 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/senior-strength-and-balance-at-west-end-library-with-ruth-6/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T113000
DTSTAMP:20261002T193636Z
CREATED:20261002T193554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T193636Z
UID:10018297-1791369000-1791372600@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Hatha Yoga with Beth (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Our traditional mat practice promotes mental as well as physical health and well being. The class draws from Sivananda and Integral Yoga practices; beginning with a full body warm up\, moving into a prescribed series of poses designed to keep the body strong and flexible while encouraging mental calmness and clarity\, and ending with a deep final relaxation. Leave our practice feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy the rest of your day.  \nBeth Lawrence has been teaching yoga for more than fifteen years. She completed her 200 hour and 500 hour teacher trainings in Washington\, DC at Nth Degree Yoga in the 2000s. Her traditional yoga practice promotes mental as well as physical health and well being.  \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/hatha-yoga-at-tenley-friendship-library-with-beth-8/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Around Town DC":MAILTO:community@iona.org
GEO:38.948135;-77.081647
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T113000
DTSTAMP:20261002T193534Z
CREATED:20261002T193411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T193534Z
UID:10010806-1791369000-1791372600@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Hatha Yoga with Beth (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Our traditional mat practice promotes mental as well as physical health and well being. The class draws from Sivananda and Integral Yoga practices; beginning with a full body warm up\, moving into a prescribed series of poses designed to keep the body strong and flexible while encouraging mental calmness and clarity\, and ending with a deep final relaxation. Leave our practice feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy the rest of your day.  \nBeth Lawrence has been teaching yoga for more than fifteen years. She completed her 200 hour and 500 hour teacher trainings in Washington\, DC at Nth Degree Yoga in the 2000s. Her traditional yoga practice promotes mental as well as physical health and well being.  \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/hatha-yoga-at-tenley-friendship-library-with-beth-5/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Around Town DC":MAILTO:community@iona.org
GEO:38.948135;-77.081647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T161500
DTSTAMP:20260713T125957Z
CREATED:20260713T125844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T125957Z
UID:10016508-1791296100-1791303300@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg: Beginner Open Play (Not a Class)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Iona to play American Mah Jongg! All levels of players are welcome\, but this space is especially intended for beginners.   Coaching will be available\, but this is not a class. Participants should know the basics of the game and have some experience playing. Space is limited\, so please register! \nThere is no need to bring a Mah Jongg set\, but if you have one\, feel free to bring it along. \nPlease email community@iona.org if you’re interested in joining. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-open-play-not-a-class-3-2/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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GEO:38.948135;-77.081647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T123000
DTSTAMP:20261002T191517Z
CREATED:20261002T191516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T191517Z
UID:10014576-1791284400-1791289800@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Studio Art at Georgetown Library with Lindsay (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:  \nIn this course\, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures\, styles\, and imaginative avenues. We will discuss the combination of materials that complement one another and how to achieve successful compositions through a range of media. We will learn from artists who have mixed-media practices\, as well as create compositions of our own. Students will have the opportunity to work from reference imagery as well more abstractly. Participants of all skill levels are invited to join this course. \nSupplies are Limited. We encourage all Participants to purchase their own supplies. \nMaterials Needed: \n\nVariety of graphite artist pencils\nErasers \nGouache paints \nVariety of watercolor brushes \nPaper towels or rags\nCups for water\nWatercolor paper (9 x 12 or similar) \nDrawing paper (9 x 12 or similar)\nColored pencils\nPencil sharpener \nPastels (oil or soft/chalk) \nGlue sticks \nOptional: Acrylic paints\, acrylic brushes\, bristol paper\, watercolor paper\, or canvas paper \nOptional: Watercolor paints\, watercolor brushes\, watercolor paper\nOptional: Alternative glues\, such as mod podge or liquid glue \nOptional: Magazines \nStudents are welcome to bring in any supplies they would like to experiment with\, aside from toxic or disruptive substances (such as oil paints\, spray paints\, etc.)\n\nHow to Participate: \nTo participate in this class\, simply create an account on this website. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet. \nLindsay’s Bio: \nLindsay Mueller is an artist fascinated by the layered relationships humans have with outdoor spaces\, especially those shaped by American tendencies to romanticize nature. She typically creates paintings inspired by local fragments of landscape\, often incorporating sculptural elements in her process. Originally from Bucks County\, Pennsylvania\, she now lives and works in Arlington\, Virginia. Mueller holds a BFA in Painting and a BA in Psychology from Boston University and an MFA in Visual Arts from American University. She has exhibited across the East Coast at venues including the University of Mary Washington\, Adah Rose Gallery\, the Peale Museum\, and Chautauqua Institution. In 2023 she received the Bethesda Painting Young Artist Award\, and she was a 2025 Sondheim Art Prize semifinalist. She is currently an artist-in-residence at MoCA Arlington. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mixed-media-approaches-at-georgetown-library-with-lindsay-3/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Art and Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T202157Z
CREATED:20261001T202021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T202157Z
UID:10018026-1790938800-1790942400@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Chair Yoga with Beth (Bi-Weekly) (Temporarily at Iona)
DESCRIPTION:Our chair yoga class offers a place to let go and relax mentally while stretching and exercising physically.  We start with a standing warm-up then move through stretches and exercises for the whole body. We finish with a deep\, calming relaxation. Leave our practice feeling balanced and ready to enjoy the rest of your day.  \nBeth Lawrence has been teaching yoga for more than fifteen years. She completed her 200 hour and 500 hour teacher trainings in Washington\, DC at Nth Degree Yoga in the 2000s. Her traditional yoga practice promotes mental as well as physical health and well being.   \nThis class meets bi-weekly on the following dates: \nJuly: 10\, 24 \nAugust: 7\, 21 \nSeptember: 4\, 18 \nOctober: 2\, 16\, 30 (Temporarily at Iona) \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/chair-yoga-at-mlk-library-with-beth-bi-weekly-3/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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GEO:38.948135;-77.081647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T154500
DTSTAMP:20260922T194834Z
CREATED:20260914T174109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T194834Z
UID:10017727-1790777700-1790783100@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Play American Mah Jongg: 5-Week Series with Donna
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Around Town DC participant Donna for a 5-week introduction to American Mah Jongg. Participants will learn the fundamentals and have time to practice and play together. All materials will be provided. \nRSVP REQUIRED. \nThe group will meet on the following days: \n\nWednesday\, September 30\nWednesday\, October 7\nWednesday\, October 14\nWednesday\, October 21\nWednesday\, October 28
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/learn-to-play-american-mah-jongg-5-week-series-with-donna/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T161500
DTSTAMP:20260713T125957Z
CREATED:20260713T125844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T125957Z
UID:10016507-1790691300-1790698500@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg: Beginner Open Play (Not a Class)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Iona to play American Mah Jongg! All levels of players are welcome\, but this space is especially intended for beginners.   Coaching will be available\, but this is not a class. Participants should know the basics of the game and have some experience playing. Space is limited\, so please register! \nThere is no need to bring a Mah Jongg set\, but if you have one\, feel free to bring it along. \nPlease email community@iona.org if you’re interested in joining. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-open-play-not-a-class-3-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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GEO:38.948135;-77.081647
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T161500
DTSTAMP:20260713T125957Z
CREATED:20260713T125844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T125957Z
UID:10016506-1790086500-1790093700@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg: Beginner Open Play (Not a Class)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Iona to play American Mah Jongg! All levels of players are welcome\, but this space is especially intended for beginners.   Coaching will be available\, but this is not a class. Participants should know the basics of the game and have some experience playing. Space is limited\, so please register! \nThere is no need to bring a Mah Jongg set\, but if you have one\, feel free to bring it along. \nPlease email community@iona.org if you’re interested in joining. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-open-play-not-a-class-3-2/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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GEO:38.948135;-77.081647
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T181200Z
CREATED:20260908T190035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T181200Z
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SUMMARY:Alchemizing Grief Workshop: Collage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of creative expression where we explore grief\, memory\, and loss through the imaginative and nostalgic art of collage.\nThis unique event blends the creative process of collaging with an open and welcoming conversation about grief\, the impact it can have on our lives\, and the loved ones we remember and honor. Whether you are personally experiencing grief or simply want to learn\, listen\, create\, and connect with others\, you are welcome. \nGrief is something many of us experience throughout our lives – we don’t have to go through it alone. \nParticipants are invited to create a collage inspired by: \n\nA person you’re grieving or remembering\nEmotions or memories associated with grief\nWays your sense of self has changed through experiences of loss\nWhatever feels meaningful to you\n\nWhat to Expect:\n💌 Collage workshop and creative exploration\n🤲🏼 A welcoming\, nonjudgmental space for reflection and conversation\n💭 A facilitated conversation about grief\, loss\, memory\, and our experiences\n🫂 An opportunity to connect and share with others in our community\n🎨 Time for creative expression\, reflection\, and making \nEvent Flow:\n4:30pm: Arrivals\, Mingling\, & Introductions \n4:35–5:25pm: Grief Discussion\nWe’ll have an opportunity to share our experiences with grief and loss\, reflect on how they have impacted our lives\, and remember the people we love. For those who are not directly experiencing grief\, this can be a time to listen\, learn\, and connect with others in the community. Sharing is always optional. \n5:25–6:00pm: Collage Workshop & Creativity Time!\nCreate a collage inspired by your own experiences\, memories\, emotions\, or whatever feels right to you. You’ll have the opportunity to share your work and reflect on how the conversation may have influenced your creative process. \nFloral arrangements and other artistic outlets have been integral to my healing journey\, teaching me how to alchemize my pain into beauty through creativity. It is my hope to share that creative experience with all of you and invite you to explore your own relationship with grief through art and self-expression. \nJoin me in creating space for honest conversations about grief\, finding connection\, and honoring the people and memories that matter to us. \nXoXo\,\nAnna\, Thee Floral Alchemist 💌 \nRefreshments provided! RSVP Required.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/the-alchemizing-grief-workshop-series-collage/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
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UID:10015552-1789489800-1789495200@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Floral Alchemy: Blooming Through Grief (Flower Arranging)
DESCRIPTION:Faciliated by Anna Stolt \nJoin us for an afternoon of floral alchemy where we turn our pain into beauty and destroy the taboo around grief to unlock its transformative power. This unique event blends the beauty and joy of creating floral arrangements with a safe\, authentic discussion about grief\, the impact it’s had on our lives\, and the loved ones we honor while building a supportive community. Grief is the one guarantee we all have – we don’t need to go through it alone.  \nI believe that flowers are a powerful force for change\, both in our own personal lives and collectively\, and I want to share this healing practice. There is so much grief in our communities\, but our culture highly stigmatizes any discussion around the topic.  \nMy goal is to create a space where people feel safe enough to share their grief\, talk about their loved ones\, and share what helps them find the strength to keep living. I want to empower people to turn their daunting emotions into something beautiful in real time while building community with those who can relate. I also hope to teach others who do not have this lived experience yet how to better support those in their lives who are grieving.  \nMy little brother recently passed away and creating floral arrangements has been an integral part of my healing. To move my grief up\, out\, and through and into something beautiful is truly a meditation on alchemy. They have helped me grow\, and even to bloom\, during the darkest time of my life. It is my hope with these workshops to cultivate the same deep healing for my community.  \nI believe that understanding grief is the gateway to understanding\, and fully appreciating life\, and I feel called to destroy the taboo around it to help others unlock the transformative power of their grief.  \nLeave with a beautiful bouquet and some new friends! 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/floral-alchemy-blooming-through-grief/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Fitness and Wellness,In-Person Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T161500
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CREATED:20260713T125844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T125957Z
UID:10016505-1789481700-1789488900@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg: Beginner Open Play (Not a Class)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Iona to play American Mah Jongg! All levels of players are welcome\, but this space is especially intended for beginners.   Coaching will be available\, but this is not a class. Participants should know the basics of the game and have some experience playing. Space is limited\, so please register! \nThere is no need to bring a Mah Jongg set\, but if you have one\, feel free to bring it along. \nPlease email community@iona.org if you’re interested in joining. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-open-play-not-a-class-3-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T123000
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CREATED:20260729T142516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T161741Z
UID:10016696-1789039800-1789043400@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Planning Ahead: Probate and Wills with LCE (HYBRID)
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will cover what probate is\, how the probate process works\, and the challenges it can create for families. We will discuss tools to help avoid probate\, such as beneficiary designations\, payable-on-death accounts\, transfer-on-death deeds\, and other strategies that may simplify the transfer of assets to loved ones. We will also discuss documents that aid with end-of-life decision making\, like wills and powers of attorney.  \nThis is a hybrid program – please feel free to join us in-person at Iona or via Zoom. Just select your preferred RSVP below. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/planning-ahead-probate-and-wills-with-lce-hybrid/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Special Event,Virtual Fitness and Wellness,Virtual Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T161500
DTSTAMP:20260713T125957Z
CREATED:20260713T125844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T125957Z
UID:10016504-1788876900-1788884100@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg: Beginner Open Play (Not a Class)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Iona to play American Mah Jongg! All levels of players are welcome\, but this space is especially intended for beginners.   Coaching will be available\, but this is not a class. Participants should know the basics of the game and have some experience playing. Space is limited\, so please register! \nThere is no need to bring a Mah Jongg set\, but if you have one\, feel free to bring it along. \nPlease email community@iona.org if you’re interested in joining. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-open-play-not-a-class-3-2/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T161500
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UID:10016503-1788272100-1788279300@www.aroundtowndc.org
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg: Beginner Open Play (Not a Class)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Iona to play American Mah Jongg! All levels of players are welcome\, but this space is especially intended for beginners.   Coaching will be available\, but this is not a class. Participants should know the basics of the game and have some experience playing. Space is limited\, so please register! \nThere is no need to bring a Mah Jongg set\, but if you have one\, feel free to bring it along. \nPlease email community@iona.org if you’re interested in joining. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/mah-jongg-beginner-open-play-not-a-class-3-2/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Iona Senior Services\, 4125 Albemarle St. NW\, Washington\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,All Special Events,In-Person Art and Social,In-Person Special Event
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