Saturday, September 11th - Americana Tour of Penn Quarter.  Our adventure starts at the American Art Museum, where we’ll take in the Norman Rockwell exhibit.  Telling Stories is the first major exhibition to explore in-depth the connections between Norman Rockwell’s iconic images of American life and the movies. Two of America’s best-known modern filmmakers—George Lucas and Steven Spielberg—recognized a kindred spirit in Rockwell and formed significant collections of his work. The exhibition is based on new research into Rockwell, his work and the relationships between the artist and the movies. It showcases fifty-seven major Rockwell paintings and drawings from these private collections.  After viewing the exhibit, we’ll head across the street to Zola for a pay-as-you-go lunch.  In keeping with our theme, The Zola menu focuses on "straightforward American Cuisine," delighting guests with inspired and imaginative combinations of fresh ingredients reflecting our country's rich cultural diversity. Finally, we’ll head over to Madame Tussaud’s for a 3D look at some of our iconic historical and entertainment figures.  Cost: $10M/$15NM for admission into Madame Tussauds (Note that this is a discounted rate), plus cost of lunch.  Meet at the top of the escalator at the Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter metro, by the Navy Memorial at 10:45 a.m.  Contact DCActiveSingles@gmail.com or 703-395-5259 with questions.  Click HERE to register. 

*JUST ADDED* Sunday, September 19th - Hike the Mount Vernon Trail from Belle Haven Marina to Fort Hunt Park with Optional Pay-as-you-Go Visit to Mount Vernon. We’ll meet at 10:00 a.m. at Belle Haven Marina in Alexandria, set up a car shuttle, then hike an easy 4.5 miles on the Mount Vernon Trail through Dyke Marsh to Fort Hunt Park. This beautiful stretch of paved trail follows the banks of the Potomac River, passing through the wetland sanctuary at Dyke Marsh.  We’ll have our picnic lunch in Fort Hunt Park, then shuttle back to our cars.  Optional afternoon trip to Mount Vernon for those interested, where we’ll explore the buildings and grounds, as well as the Colonial Market & Fair event, featuring dozens of America’s finest craftspeople . Colonial-attired artisans will demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, tin and ironwork, leatherworkings, weavings, paper-cuttings, furniture, and much more.  Cost for hike only is $0M/$5NM. Those wishing to join us for the optional Mount Vernon visit will pay an additional $15 admission fee directly to the Estate on the day of the event. Some really good directions to Belle Haven Marina can be found here.  Contact DCActiveSingles@gmail.com or 703-395-5259 with questions.  Click HERE to register.


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Saturday, September 25th: Sunset/Moonlight Sea Kayaking in Harper's Ferry
Sunday, September 26th: Charlottesville Winery Tour
Saturday, October 9th: Segway Tour of National Harbor
Saturday, October 9th: Fused Glass Workshop: Coasters (6-9 p.m.)
Tuesday, October 26th: Workshop on the best ways to meet local singles with Amy Schoen