Send notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
<b>Thursday/Oct. 21
</b>Running/Walking Club. 10 a.m. Potomac River Running Store, 5715 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. For age 55 and up. A facilitated walk/run in the Burke area. Wear running/walking shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity. Ongoing, meets every Thursday. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec or 703-324-5544, TTY 711.
<b>Friday/Oct. 22
</b>Line Dance Class. 10 a.m. Durga Temple, 8400 Durga Place, Fairfax Station. For age 55 and up. All levels. Ongoing, meets every Friday. $5. Registration required at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec or 703-324-5544, TTY 711.
<b>Saturday/Oct. 23
</b>Kids' Consignment Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke. Children's clothing, furniture, toys, books, maternity and nursing clothes and more. 703-239-1213 or www.spring-mar.org.
<b>Monday/Oct. 25
</b>Training for Bereavement Volunteers. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. The training sessions will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from Oct. 25-Nov. 5. Registration required at 703-941-7000. www.havenofnova.org.
Coping with Chronic Illness. 1 p.m. at City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. A free six week self-help course meeting once a week. Help with handling the frustration, fatigue, and pain that often accompany chronic illnesses. 703-324-5489, TTY 711.
<b>Tuesday/Oct. 26
</b>Alzheimer’s Disease: Planning for Life After Diagnosis. 1 p.m. at the Alzheimer's Family Day Center, 2812 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. A free Fairfax County seminar for family caregivers. Register online or call 703-324-5205, TTY 711. Limited respite care available, register in advance at 703-204-4664. Find more Fairfax County caregiver events at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/events.htm
<b>Wednesday/Oct. 27
</b>JSSA Parent Support Group for Young Adults Across the Autism Spectrum. 7 p.m. at JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. A monthly support group. Identifying community resources, building a support network and balancing one's own needs with that of an adult son or daughter. Register at 703-204-9100.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 6 p.m. at JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. For ages 9-11. Anxiety management skills. Wednesdays through Jan. 19. 703-204-9100.
Fair Trade Winds Knitting and Crocheting Group. 1:30 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Create prayer shawls for women and children in areas of conflict. www.fairtradewinds.net.
<b>Thursday/Oct. 28
</b>Life and Job Readiness Skills for Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. 6 p.m. at JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. For ages 19-30. Brief assessment required. Thursdays through Dec. 16. Register at 703-204-9100.
<b>Wednesday/Nov. 3
</b>Parents and Caregiver Support Group for Special Needs Children. 7:30 p.m. at Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River turnpike, Fairfax. Meets first Wednesday of each month. Register at 703-537-3040.
<b>Thursday/Nov. 4
</b>Running/Walking Club. 10 a.m. Potomac River Running Store, 5715 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. For age 55 and up. A facilitated walk/run in the Burke area. Wear running/walking shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity. Ongoing, meets every Thursday. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec or 703-324-5544, TTY 711.