Tag: health
Opening celebration at PR Performance Fitness in Annandale June 10
PR Performance is located in the former Healthways spot in Annandale. The public is invited to the Grand Opening of PR Performance Fitness at 4112 John Marr Drive, Annandale, on Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be free health screenings and movement assessments, free class passes, T-shirt giveaways, games for kids, protein tastings, … Continued
Northam, Perriello face off in primary debate
Left to right: Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, moderator Tom Sherwood, and Tom Perriello. The Democratic candidates for governor – Ralph Northam and Tom Perriello – faced off in a debate April 29 that highlighted a few differences, on guns and proposed pipelines, for example, but for the most part, the candidates presented similar views … Continued
Fitness center moving into larger space in Annandale
Pablo Amaya and Rachel Martin in front of the new PR Performance Fitness location. PR Performance Fitness is moving to a new larger space at 4111 John Marr Drive in Annandale, It is expected to open within the next few weeks. The fitness studio was launched by Rachel Martin and Pablo Amaya, who formerly worked at … Continued
Huge spa planned for Mason District
This would be the future home of Spa Forest. There are plans to transform a vacant four-story office building in an industrial-zoned area in Mason District into a huge health spa. Spa Forest, as it will be known, will have several soaking pools, saunas, an indoor swimming pool, an infinity pool on a rooftop deck, … Continued
State legislative action presented at Town Hall
Del. Kaye Kory and Sen. Dave Marsden speak at a Town Hall meeting on state legislation. Actions at the federal level are grabbing the headlines but the Virginia General Assembly has been making important decisions with widespread implications for state residents. State lawmakers representing the Annandale/Mason District area—Sen. Dave Marsden, Del. Kaye Kory, and Sen. … Continued
Low-cost dental clinic opens in Annandale
A new dental clinic is housed in the Annandale Doctors Building. A new clinic opened in Annandale in January offering low-cost dental care to lower-income children and adults. The clinic, at 7501 Little River Turnpike at Medford Drive, offers basic dental services, including teeth cleaning, fillings, x-rays, and extractions – but not more complicated procedures … Continued
County offers hope for victims of opioid epidemic
Brian H. speaks at a CSB forum on his experiences with addiction. “I hated who I had become. I hated looking in the mirror. I had no control,” said Brian H. about his experiences as a heroin addict and his road to recovery Jan. 18 at a public forum on the opioid epidemic hosted by … Continued
What’s new at Mosaic?
District Avenue in Mosaic. The Mosaic District wants to help you meet your New Year’s fitness goals. Edens, the development company that owns the retail center in Merrifield, is hosting the Move at Mosaic program through Feb. 5, with fitness activities, challenges, and prizes. Mosaic visitors can pick up a Move at Mosaic bingo card at … Continued
Yoga workshops and classes offered
Yoga for kids. For those of you who wish there was still a yoga studio in Annandale, there are other options. Annandale resident Cathy Burke, an experienced, registered yoga teacher, teaches several types of yoga classes at nearby locations. On Sunday, Jan. 8, Burke is leading a family yoga workshop for children ages 3-9 with … Continued
Sport & Health at the Skyline Center is now Onelife Fitness
The exterior signage at the Bailey’s Crossroads fitness center has not been changed yet. The Sport & Health gym at the Skyline Center in Bailey’s Crossroads has been rebranded as Onelife Fitness. There won’t be any changes in the dues structure or hours, says Ori Gorfine, who’s in charge of business development at US Fitness … Continued
Shooting by deputy was justified, commonwealth’s attorney rules
Lt. Smith describes what’s happening in a video of the incident. [FCPD] The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Raymond Morrogh, has exonerated the sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Yovani Amaya Gomez outside Fairfax Inova Hospital on Aug. 15. According to Morrogh’s report, released Dec. 16, Gomez charged at Dep. Patrick McPartlin “with what appeared to be … Continued
Santa’s Ride collects toys for children in the hospital
Santa’s route covers children in the hospital. Santa Claus will be making the rounds on a Harley instead of a reindeer-pulled sleigh next week as he picks up donated toys throughout Northern Virginia for hospitalized children. It’s the 28th year of the annual Santa’s Ride for Children, a project spearheaded by the Fairfax County Police … Continued
Free disposal kits available for keeping opioids out of the wrong hands
A Medsaway Pouch from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. The Fairfax County Health Department is distributing free disposal kits to make sure opioids and other medications don’t get into the wrong hands. The easy-to-use kits deactivate the drugs so they can be safely thrown out along with your regular trash. One of the places to pick up a free kit … Continued
Gym Dandy
By Annandale humorist Robert Schwaninger I had an occasion to go to a place called a “gym” where people do something referred to as “working out,” which sounds like what my belly is attempting to do over my belt. Now, if you’ve never ventured into one of these odd places to view the denizens, you … Continued
Inova/UVA partnership will spur innovation and economic growth
Leaders of INOVA, UVA, and Fairfax County announce a partnership. [INOVA] Inova Health System and the University of Virginia announced an agreement Nov. 2 to form a a comprehensive research and education partnership on Inova’s new campus on Gallows Road across from Fairfax Hospital. The institutions will collaborate on research, medical education, and the recruitment … Continued