Hello Members!  

This message is your weekly reminder of upcoming events and important information for Walden Glen. 

Important Information for Old and New Members

The “Lost and Found” chest near the baby pool is starting to get full. Are you missing some favorite towels, clothing items, or toys? Check the chest! Small items such as goggles or jewelry are usually put in a smaller bin inside the guard shack.

Are you a musician? Artist? Electrician? Plumber? Builder/Contractor? Painter? Landscaper? Chef/Cook/Caterer? or IT/Webmaster? Do you have any special talents that could be utilized at Walden Glen? If you are interested in sharing, please reach out to membership@waldenglenpool.org and let us know! Thanks so much for offering your skills to help out Walden Glen!

Upcoming Walden Glen Events:

Friday, June 27 (5:45 pm) – Wahoo Pep Rally
All Walden Glen members are welcome to cheer on our swim and dive teams as they prepare for their home meet on Saturday. Arrive at 5:45 pm, eat at 6 pm, Parent Relays at 6:30 pm. 

Sign up to participate in Parent Relays! Bring your swimming talent or at least your sense of humor! https://forms.gle/ZAZThATjT61ydP9B9

Panda Express fundraiser dinner

Step 1: Order online at pandaexpress.com and use our event code (9004839). Select pick-up at 5:15pm on 6/27 if you want to be part of the team pickup. You are also welcome to pick up your food on your own at another time.

Step 2: PLEASE email the reps (waldenglenswimreps@gmail.com) if you want the team to pick up your order at 5:15pm.

Saturday, June 28 – Saturday, June 28, is the deadline to express a vote for the time/date of Wahoo Winter Swim for 2025-26. Survey: https://forms.gle/4zE6ZwzAYCsZiKcR8. See the WG Swimtopia page for more information. https://waldenglenswim.swimtopia.com/wahoo-winter-swim

Saturday, June 28 (5:00-10:00 pm) – Poker at the Pool
Join your pool friends for poker at the pool! Texas Hold’em Tournament — all ability levels welcome!  We will teach you how to play if you don’t know how. Let’s just join in for an evening of fun! Feel free to bring some table snacks to share. $10 Buy-In with $10 dollar re-buy and add-in options (Cash — at the event). Winners and prizes depending on amount of people. Bring a chair we’ll meet on the blacktop. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. The wahoo hop will be taking place around the pool so we’ll be on the blacktop. 

Saturday, June 28 (7:00-10:00 pm) – Wahoo Hop
This social event of the season for all young pool members! All Walden Glen kids are invited to join. Cost is $5 per child. See all the details and purchase tickets here.

Friday, July 4 (12:00) –  4th of July Pool Party and Potluck
Concessions will provide the burgers and dogs, members should bring a side or dessert to share. Please RSVP so we know how many burgers and dogs to buy. We will be accepting donations at the party to cover the cost of the hamburgers and hotdogs.

Saturday, July 5 (7:00 pm) – Teen Raft Night (13+)
Calling all 13+ teens!  Bring your favorite raft and join us for raft night!  The pool will be open for all members until 9:00 pm during this event. Teens can stay until 10:00 pm for an extra hour of fun.

Weekly exercise classes/events continue at Walden Glen!

Serene Sundays: This is Adult Only time (21+) for the first hour of operations on Sundays (11 am – noon) a chance for adults to enjoy quiet lap swim or just adult “hanging out” time by the pool.  

Yoga Flow & Roll with Darina: Sundays at 11:00 am
Please bring a yoga mat and towel. Classes will be canceled in the event of rain. $15 for each 55 minute class; Cash, Check or Venmo: @Darina-BROWN.  Questions? Contact Darina at daricaletka@gmail.com or 571-438-4514.  Please also follow the Walden Glen Private Member Facebook Page for updates about class cancellations due to weather or schedule.  

Discover a sanctuary for healing and growth in our small group movement classes with Darina Brown, Yamuna Body Practitioner and Yoga & Pilates Instructor.  Classes are thoughtfully designed to restore balance, serenity, and vitality to both body and mind. Each session is rooted in therapeutic principles, emphasizing mindfulness, breathwork, gentle movement, and body rolling to create a nurturing space for self-discovery and healing. Whether you’re recovering from physical issues, seeking solace from emotional stress, or simply striving to achieve more vitality, Darina will provide guidance to support your journey.

Aqua Kick with Jen: Thursdays at 5:00 pm, and Sundays at Noon.
$7 for each class; Cash, ApplePay, Zelle or PayPal.  Questions? Contact Jen at jenwhitesel@gmail.com or 703-244-6033.  Please also follow the Walden Glen Private Member Facebook Page for updates about class cancellations due to weather or schedule.  

Looking for a low-impact way to stay fit and healthy?  Look no further than Aqua Kick.  Meet Jen Whitesel…WG’s own, who has been leading this class for 14 seasons! She is AFAA (Aerobic Fitness Association of America) Certified, ATRIC (Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute Certified) and a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, who has also treated in the water for the past 6 years. She has had a black belt in Tae Kwon Do since 1996 and taught land kickboxing for 10 years prior to teaching in the water.

Did you know Walden Glen has joined with TGA Fairfax to bring tennis and pickleball programming to the Glen? TGA makes it convenient and fun to learn and play! This summer, join us for a variety of week-long camps and evening clinics where players will develop skills, build confidence, and ignite a lifelong passion for play — no experience required.

TGA has developed a robust lineup of youth and adult tennis and pickleball programming.  As a Walden Glen member you will receive a discount when you sign up.  You can see the full schedule and sign up using this link: TGA Fairfax

TGA is also offering Combo Day Camps (Tennis + Pickleball)

Walden Glen: July 29–August 2 & August 12–16
(Ages 6–12 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Open to the public
All equipment provided
Registration is now live
Spaces are limited — sign up today!

Let’s play all summer long!

IDEAS FOR THE POOL? SHARE THEM HERE OR WITH ANY BOARD MEMBER https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS7yvrdgsh2W7umT4xmbrKHiJ_ul3-SP5TbvhYo8jSu7XvMQ/viewform

We are really looking forward to sharing an awesome summer with you at the Glen!  

See you around!