Month: September 2022

Getting Around Arlington

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Fall is a great time to visit the DC area. This site has a list of fall events and festivals, several 3-day itineraries, and a great list of free things to do.

If you’re going to be out and about on Saturday and Sunday, how will you get around? Renting a car or riding with a friend? Calling an Uber or Lyft? No problem.

But if you’re taking the DC Metro train, here are some things you should know:

The Ballston Metro Station is about a quarter-mile walk from the Holiday Inn where some of us will be staying. This station is on the Orange and Silver Lines into Washington, DC. Here’s a PDF with all the basics, including a map. 

Many return stations for the Orange and Silver Lines downtown are also on the Blue Line.  But do not get on a Blue Line train to return to the Ballston Station — you’ll end up somewhere else!

Homage to The Blue Goose

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If you’ve been away from Arlington since our 40th reunion in 2011, you’ll no doubt notice a big change when you arrive for our 50th next week. Marymount University’s “Blue Goose” building — the “Blue” comes from its distinctive blue tiles — has been replaced by a shiny (and sustainable) building called Ballston Center.

The Blue Goose was built by M.T. Broyhill & Sons (remember them?) in 1963. According to InsideNova.com, “The origins of the name ‘Blue Goose’ are shrouded in the mists of history. But Jeanne Broyhill, whose father and uncle were responsible for construction of the building and much else in Northern Virginia during the era, says she always remembers it by that nickname. (A nearby building, now long gone, was known as the Green Hornet, Broyhill said.)”

Ballston Center opened in 2017. But the memory of the Blue Goose lingers on. The courtyard to the right of the building contains four two-sided historical markers partly constructed with the Blue Goose’s iconic blue panels.

Read an entertaining article about the history of the Blue Goose.

Have you signed up at our “Virtual Reunion” website?

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The plans for our 50th reunion got sidelined by the pandemic last year — so instead we launched a “virtual reunion.” Bob Oganovic built a fabulous website enabling all of us to gather online and catch up on the last half century. (Thanks, Bob!)

You’ll find it at https://wl71.oganovic.com. If you haven’t filled out your profile or posted photos, please do so. Inquiring minds want to know what you’ve been doing! So pay a visit to the virtual reunion and see what your friends — and even people you barely knew — have been up to. You might be amazed.

Meet Up Friday Night!

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Remember those Friday nights after the game . . . when we’d all go have burgers at The Pinemoor? Well, neither do we, because it opened many years after we left W-L! But it’s a popular spot now, and we all get to try it out the night of Friday, Oct. 7.

You’ll find The Pinemoor at 1101 N. Highland Street — just one block from the Clarendon Metro station. There is metered street parking and a parking garage across the street.

Map for WL Friday Night Gathering
Meet up at The Pinemoor Friday Night!

The gathering starts at 5:30, and there’s no charge to attend. Just pay for your own munchies and drinks — and have fun reconnecting with classmates. Come when you can and stay as long as you like. (Although they’ll toss you out at closing time — 2 a.m.!) There are other restaurants in the area, so you can mix and match the appetizers and entrées.

Questions? Call Mary Keeney between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET (or text any time) at 443-584-6365 — or email us at wl71reunioncommittee@gmail.com.

What to Wear?

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You want to look spiffy at the upcoming W-L 71 reunion events, but not overdressed. So what to wear? (Probably not your gym suit.)

Friday night – Casual’s the word. Jeans and a nice shirt/top are fine.

Saturday night – Only slightly fancier. No coats and ties (unless you want), no sequins and gowns. Think business casual. Or casual business.

Sunday morning – You’re on your own!

Need some guidance? Lifestyle brand Jaxson Maximus has a few ideas.

To buy your reunion ticket(s), along with drink and parking tickets, click here. Early-bird prices end Sept 11!

Questions? Call Mary Keeney between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET (or text any time) at 443-584-6365 — or email us at wl71reunioncommittee@gmail.com.

Got Tickets?

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We’re less than a week from when the early-bird price for the W-L 71 reunion will fly away (Sept. 11). If you plan to attend the main event on Saturday evening, Oct. 8, grab your tickets soon. The price will rise from $75 to $85. No need to pay the extra if you get your tickets now!

To buy your reunion ticket(s), along with drink and parking tickets, click here. (Thanks to Noreen Manvell for all her hard work on our website.)

Questions? Call Mary Keeney at 443-584-6365 (after 9:00 am Eastern Time).