Former KGB Agent to Speak at Senior Center Event
Jack Platt, of the CIA, and Gennadiy Vasilenko, of the KGB, were assigned to corrupt each other. These two agents were to convince the other into betraying his country during the Cold War, but instead became best friends for life.
The Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) will host KGB agent, Gennadiy Vasilenko, who became friends with the late Jack Platt, a Great Falls resident, to tell their story.
The event will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.
Reservations are required, so lunches can be ordered and seating provided for all. Boston Market will be catering this event, and the cost is $10 per person. Contact Polly Fitzgerald at pollyfitz1@verizon.com or call 703-759-4345 to reserve your spot.
For more information about the GFSC, visit https://greatfallsseniorcentergfsc.wildapricot.org/.
Technology Workshop for Seniors
The Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) and the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services are teaming up to help seniors better understand the mobile technology world. Experts will help attendees learn how to incorporate smart technology into their homes, including how to use devices such as Amazon's Alexa.
Registration is required. RSVP to gfsctech@gmail.com by Jan. 9.
The event will take place Monday, Jan. 14, 1-3 p.m. at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.
For more information about the Great Falls Senior Center, visit https://greatfallsseniorcentergfsc.wildapricot.org/.