Catholic Singles of Greater Washington

September 11, Picnic in Springfield, Virginia

NOTE: The park's main parking lot is closed on September 11!
Please use the NEW directions below

Hey Everyone! End the summer with another CAC Picnic from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 11 at Lake Accotink Park on 7500 Accotink Park Road in Springfield, Virginia.

Bring a healthy appetite and your sneakers for walks around the lake. Maybe we'll play volleyball! The cost is only $15, or $12 if paid in advance by September 9. You can use PayPal below, or inquire for info about paying by mail.

All food and drink will be provided. We will have a beautiful lake view from the reserved small shelter next to the marina.

RSVPs are requested by Friday, September 9 so that the proper amount of food can be prepared.

Payment, whether by PayPal or mail is considered an RSVP. Cost (by PayPal, mail, or on-site) increases to $15 after September 9.

To RSVP, or for more information including how to pay by mail, please

Directions: NOTE: The park's main parking lot is closed on September 11!
Please use these directions:
From Maryland (also from McLean, Fairfax, but not so far on Route 495):
1. Take the Beltway (Route 495W) over the American Legion Bridge entering Virginia.
2. Once you cross the Potomac, drive about 12 miles (less if you started in Virginia) and take Exit 54A-54B for Braddock Road West (Route 620).
3. Once on Braddock take the first left onto Queensberry Avenue and drive about 1.5 miles.
4. Turn right onto Heming Avenue and watch for the park on the right within 2-3 blocks at 5660 Heming, North Springfield, VA 22151… there may be a sign.
5. If the parking lot is full, park along Heming Avenue.
6. Walk through the parking lot to the path at the far end, which leads down to the Lake where our shelter is located – the small shelter on the edge of the lake.
Lost? Call Don at 410-926-5194

1. From Alexandria, Virginia take the Beltway (Route 495) West to Exit 54A for Braddock Road (Route 620) West.
2. Once you are on Braddock, look for the left turn onto Queensberry Avenue.
3. Take Queensberry for about 1.5 miles.
4. Turn right onto Heming Avenue and watch for the park on the right within 2-3 blocks at 5660 Heming, North Springfield, VA 22151 … there may be a sign.
5. If the parking lot is full, park along Heming Avenue.
6.Walk through the parking lot to the path at the far end, which leads down to the Lake where our shelter is located – the small shelter on the edge of the lake.
Lost? Call Don at 410-926-5194

October 1, CAC Skyline Dance Cruise on the Potomac

Savor the sights of Washington’s majestic landmarks by night while cruising along the Potomac River on CAC’s Potomac River Moonlight Dance Cruise on Saturday, October 1 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. The boat departs from the Alexandria City Marina in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.

CAC’s Skyline Dance Cruise on the Potomac will be one of the highlights of the Summer! Relax to light snacks and popular music spun by a DJ while dancing indoors on the lower deck, or take in the splendor of the Potomac River and Washington by night while strolling outside on the upper deck. Some of the stately attractions we will enjoy include the Washington Monument, the Capitol, the Jefferson Memorial, the Pentagon, and Washington National Airport. This cruise will be loads of fun! Dress code is neat but comfortable.

Admission $49 per person. (CAC Members $40). Tickets sold first-come, first-served.
For more details click here, or sign up using this Reservation form

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