Things can get even better when you can enjoy them with your friends and community!
Reston has countless adventures on weeknights and weekends.
Karen Adams, a residential counselor at Gabriel Homes, finds free or low-cost events for residents by spotting posters or online ads. The residents are quick to leave home for Karen’s spontaneous events because they love being a part of their community.
“Sometimes I’m driving around and see posters for the carnival or free movie nights. I take pictures of posters or find the events online, and I ask the program coordinator if we can go out for the day.”
When the summer heat is in full force, she takes the residents to the water park; everyone loves relaxing on the lazy river. Karen’s family often holds cookouts at the same time of year, and many residents tag along for barbecue.
Spontaneous events in Reston are everywhere.
During the week, Karen plans spontaneous dinner or dessert trips. She often suggests new places or events to try, and the residents enjoy trying different foods around town. Although Karen offers the ideas, the residents have the final say on where to go.
“I never choose where we’re going on behalf of the residents,” Karen says. “If everyone wants to go out for dinner, I give them options and let them decide.”
Some residents said Karen’s trip to MooThru in July was one of their favorites to date. The group was happy using their hard-earned money to customize tasty orders. Because the outing took place on a Sunday evening, it gave everyone a chance to unwind ahead of the work week.
