Department of Parks and Recreation
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 703-228-4747
Date: 3-23-22 Contact: Judy Massabny, jmassa@arlingtonva.us
55+ Programs are virtual, indoors at 55+ Centers and outdoors. A 55+ Pass is required to participate (starting at a $20 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Langston-Brown 55+ Center is collecting men’s and women’s white socks plus plastic bags to make mats for sleeping outdoors. The Center, located at 2121 N. Culpeper St., is collaborating with PathForward volunteers who will distribute the donations to homeless shelters through April. For more information, 703-228-6300.
Step-by-step painting demonstration with a community arts programmer, Monday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. Picture and supply list sent prior to class. Registration # 913303-10.
Wake and make early morning activity with community arts programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Monday, April 4, 9 a.m. Registration # 913303-12.
Read library books on the Libby app, borrow free ebooks or digital audiobooks from a public library, Monday, April 4, 1 p.m. Presented by Alexandra Schulz, Arlington Public Library staff. Registration # 913403-03.
It takes a village, Tuesday, April 5, 11:30 a.m., registration # 913400-26, Arlington Mill 55+ Center or virtual, registration # 913400-27. Presented by Wendy Zenker, exec. dir., Arlington Neighborhood Village.
55+ Book Club members to discuss “Sisters in Law” by Linda Hirshman, Tuesday, April 5, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop in.
Table tennis games, all levels of skill welcome, Tuesday, April 5, 10 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop in. Also Wednesday, April 6, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center. Drop in.
55+ trip to view the “Sargent, Whistler and Venetian Glass” exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, D.C., Wednesday, April 6, $8. Registration # 902204-01. Leave from Madison Community Center, 10:40 a.m., Barcroft Sports & Fitness, 11 a.m.
Diabetes nutrition, hear the latest science and recommendations for better blood sugar control and weight management, Wednesday, April 6, 11 a.m. Presented by registered dietician, Virginia Hospital Center. Registration # 913500-07.
Preparing for a doctor’s appointment, Wednesday, April 6, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Presented by a representative from Virginia Hospital Center’s Senior Health Department. Registration # 913500-08.
Local history group to discuss Arlington’s stone quarries along the Potomac, Wednesday, April 6, 1:30 p.m.Registration # 913402-14.
Opera appreciation group to hear music selections from “Die Zauberflote” (Magic Flute) by Wolfgang Mozart, Wednesday April 6, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 913300-04.
55+ “Tour de Friends” Bike Club will bike around the cherry blossoms, East Potomac Park, D.C., Wednesday, April 6, 11 a.m. Registration # 913206-05.
Travel trivia features far reaches of the globe, opportunity to connect with new friends, Thursday, April 7, 11 a.m. Registration # 913601-03.
Trivia night with teams competing in a six round, pen and paper challenge, Thursday, April 7, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913601-05.
Antiquarian books never grow old. Explore what makes a book rare or valuable from Hélène Golay, owner of L.N. Golay Books, Thursday, April 7, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 913400-06.
Hike a path close to the April 8, 1826 Clay-Randolph duel, on Friday, April 8, 10 a.m., near
Chain Bridge. Registration # 913106-16.
Intermediate drawing and painting class, beyond the basics, with community arts programmer Jennifer Droblyen, begins Friday, April 8, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Four two hour sessions, $30. Registration # 913303-04.
Movie entertainment at Lubber Run 55+ Center, Friday, April 8, 1 p.m., “The Courier” (2021).
Registration # 913804-01.
Coffee House Live! Music by DEMZ2, pop tunes from the 60s and 70s, Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Packaged refreshments. Registration # 913301-04.
Diabetes discussion group topics include daily management, social and emotional support and available community resources, Monday, April 11, 3 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Planting with expert gardener Peter Jones, Monday, April 11, 11:30 a.m. April’s topic, bringing Bonsai out of winter storage. Registration # 913401-02.
Secrets of famous artists’ techniques revealed by community arts programmer, Jennifer Droblyen, Monday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. Registration # 913302-05.
Tour the Arlington Trades Center, discover the inner workings of County functions, Monday, April 11, masks required. Cost $6. Registration # 902204-02. Leave from Madison Community Center, 10:25 a.m.; Gunston Middle School, 10:45 a.m.
Rock music legends, Monkees vs Beatles, Tuesday, April 12, 1:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Hear and discuss music from both. Registration # 913400-28 or virtual registration # 913400-29.
Rummikub challenge, winner of games gets to compete with Langston-Brown 55+ Center director Elizabeth Poole, Tuesday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. Registration # 913601-06.
Tour Planet Word Museum, D.C., housed in the historic Franklin School, many interactive exhibits celebrating the written and spoken word, Wednesday, April 13, masks required. Registration # 902204-03. Leave from Madison Community Center, 1:10 p.m.; Gunston Middle School, 1:30 p.m.
Spring tree nature walk, two miles around Virginia Highlands Park with park naturalist Maddie Koenig, Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. Registration # 913106-17.
Genealogy discussion group to meet with local advanced genealogist Susan J. Court, Wednesday, April 13, 3 p.m. Share discoveries and techniques. Registration # 913402-11.
History roundtable to discuss the history of world national borders, Wednesday, April 13, 11:15 a.m. Registration # 913402-17.
The study of words, phrases, expressions and the history of the English language, Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913402-24 or virtual, registration # 913402-25.
Vegan recipes, demonstrated by representative from Virginia Cooperative Extension, Wednesday, April 13, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 913501-03.
Virtual movie discussion of “The Irishman” (2019), Thursday, April 14, 3 p.m. Registration # 913402-04.
Save the planet and your wallet. Learn how to keep cool and manage energy bills, Thursday, April 14, 11 a.m. Registration # 913401-05