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A plan is afoot to transform 50 acres of vacant land along Route 28 and Stonecroft and Westfields boulevards in Chantilly. Being proposed for what would be called The Preserve at Westfields are 155 townhouses, 650 apartments, plus retail and other amenities.

D.C. Design House

McLean showcase home opens to the public April 12.

Local interior design enthusiasts will have an opportunity to tour a much-anticipated unveiling this weekend when the 2015 Design House opens in McLean on Sunday, April 12 at noon, with ticket sales benefiting the Children’s National Health System.

Springfield: Getting into Marian Homes

Remodeling project to provide for residents with intellectual and or physical disabilities.

When the new residents of Marian Homes’ latest remodeling project move in to the Gresham Street house in north Springfield, Fairfax resident and Marian volunteer John Germain hopes they feel at home.

‘Your Life Is Today and Tomorrow’

Residents of local senior living communities share their experiences.

“I didn’t want to come here,” said Bill Woessner, referring to Brightview Assisted Living Community in Great Falls. “That’s right,” agreed Sheila, his wife of more than 50 years, with plenty of her native Scottish brogue to be heard in her voice. “He really didn’t. We have a lovely house here in Great Falls and I don’t think he was ready to budge. But how long after we got here did that change?” she turned to her husband and asked. “At least a day,” he laughingly replied. “Seriously,” said Bill Woessner, “it probably wasn’t more than the first 48 hours.”

Creative Aging Festival Coming in May

Includes 114 performances, poetry readings, art exhibits, lectures, classes and more.

A Creative Aging Festival will take place throughout the month of May at 100-plus local venues in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria. The month-long festival includes 114 performances, poetry readings, art exhibits, lectures, classes and more.

County Adult Centers Offer Seniors Activities, Social Interaction

In 2014, the attendance at Fairfax County senior centers was 277,342.

At the Kingstowne Center for Active Adults, volunteer Frank Bauer sees zumba and yoga classes “flowing into the main room sometimes,” he says, revealing how popular those classes are at the center, which caters to seniors 55 and older. This Kingstowne center, one of 14 senior centers throughout Fairfax County, offers classes and activities to keep seniors active.

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Fairfax Home Sales: March, 2015

In March, 2015, 64 Fairfax homes sold between $1,252,065-$185,000.

Chantilly Home Sales: March, 2015

In March, 2015, 16 homes sold between $736,500-$11,000 in the Chantilly area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: March, 2015

In March, 2015, 69 homes sold between $1,580,000-$208,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Centreville Home Sales: March, 2015

In March, 2015, 87 Centreville homes sold between $1,475,141-$179,900.

Burke Home Sales: March, 2015

In March, 2015, 37 Burke homes sold between $890,000-$188,000.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2015

In March, 2015, 117 homes sold between $1,300,000-$100,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Arlington Home Sales: March, 2015

In March, 2015, 222 Arlington homes sold between $1,954,000-$6,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: March, 2015

In March, 2015, 200 Alexandria homes sold between $3,600,000-$98,700.

Potomac Home Sales: March, 2015

In March, 2015, 37 Potomac homes sold between $2,725,000-$425,000.

Ackridge Plans for Residents to Live, Work and Play

Akridge plans mixed-use, residential community.