Senior Living
Flourishing after 55
Office of 55+ Programs
Department of Parks and Recreation
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 703-228-4721
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate (starting at a $30 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Armchair visit to Vietnam and Cambodia with 55+ volunteer Mary Smolenski as she shares stories from her visit, Thursday, Jan. 8, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-24.
Wild edible plants, learn about Virginia’s bounty of berries, mushrooms, fruits, nuts, herbs and plants, Thursday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m., virtual. Presented by Park Naturalist Aide Leeanna Pletcher. Registration # 912400-33.
Artist cookbook of art materials that can be made from household items, Thursday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m., virtual. Presented by Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen. Registration # 912300-07.
Advanced drawing and painting, explore beyond-the-basics techniques in the six-session series with Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Thursdays from Jan. 8 through Feb. 12, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Previous experience required. Cost $50. Supply list provided at first class. Registration # 912303-14.
Beginner quilling, learn to create beautiful raised images from coils of paper strips using a few basic tools, Thursday, Jan. 8, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Cost $20. Led by instructor Join Leonardo. Registration # 912310-05.
Rummikub Night, classic tile game, easy to learn, Thursday, Jan. 8, 5 -7 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912600-16.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), learn how to utilize the service and who is eligible, Friday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Presented by LSNV managing attorney Meredith MacKay. Registration # 912400-01.
Paint, Build, Create is an annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) event sponsored by Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation, Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Fairlington Community Center. Free; open to all ages, no 55+ Pass required.
Small steps to health and wealth, tools, strategies and motivation for your health and wellness journey, Monday, Jan. 12, 11:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension volunteers. Registration # 912500-05.
55+ Travel group will have tea at the elegant Crest Hill Tea Room in The Plains, VA, Tuesday, Jan. 13. Cost $87, Arlington resident; $100, non-resident. Registration # 902601-04.
Genealogy 101, learn to use primary sources such as family records, grave sites, DNA services like Ancestry.com and more, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Led by experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff. Registration # 912402-02.
Reader’s Theater, everyone will have a chance to act in fun reading of vintage radio plays with sound effects, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 912301-22.
Exploring book arts, learn how to create handmade, one-page sketchbook using a pamphlet stitch, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 3 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Taught by book artist Sushmita Mazumdar. Registration # 912310-09.
Supper Club, you bring your main dish, drink and desserts provided. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration 912801-07.
History roundtable topic for January is Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 11:15 a.m., virtual. Research and deliver a five minute presentation or listen and learn from others. Registration # 912402-05.
The study of words and the history of the English language as a whole, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. A group discussion facilitated by a 55+ volunteer. Registration # 912402-15. Repeated via virtual, registration # 912402-16.
Old-Time and String Band Jam, Thursday, Jan. 15, 5 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring your banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and dulcimer. All skill levels welcome. Registration # 912304-15.
Memory Café, supportive environment where people with dementia and their family caregivers can socialize and enjoy meaningful activities together, Thursday, Jan. 15, 1:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Movie matinee, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”, Friday, Jan. 16, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912804-02.
55+ Travel group will travel to Chantilly, VA for the Mid-Atlantic’s largest indoor flea market followed by lunch on your own at Wegman’s, Saturday, Jan. 17. Cost $28, Arlington resident; $32, non-resident. Registration # 902601-06.
Fraud Watch, spot and stop identity theft and fraud, presented by Pamela Chisholm, retired financial crimes detective with the D.C. Police Department, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-04.
The Arlington Mill 55+ Center Book Club will discuss “Class Clown” by Dave Barry, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m. Drop-in.
Piano Lounge and Sing-Along with pianist Valerie Welsh, songs with the theme featuring “remembering the 50s,” Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912304-24.
55+ Travel group will shop at the Walmart Supercenter in Sterling followed by a visit to the Dulles Town Center for lunch on your own, Wednesday, Jan. 21. Cost $17, Arlington resident; $19, non-resident. Registration # 902601-07.
Give line dance a try, learn the basics from 55+ volunteer Hanni Cordes prior to joining a beginner’s class, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
What is Durable Power of Attorney? Find out from Elder Law Attorney Ed Zetlin, who will discuss this legal document that authorizes someone to act on behalf of another person, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912404-03.
Opera appreciation group to listen and discuss the Russian opera, “Boris Godnov” by Modest Mussorgsky, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 912300-04.
The art of downsizing presented by licensed realtor Philippa Main, Thursday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Learn decluttering tips and expert insights on market trends. Registration # 912404-04.
Paint along with community arts programmers and recreate artworks on display in area museums, Thursday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912303-07.
Mocktails with the Aurora Hills 55+ Center advisory committee to share ideas and learn more about the committee’s work, Friday, Jan. 23, 12:05 p.m. Registration # 912801-13.
Keeping emergency information current, presented by 55+ staff and Arlington First Responders, Friday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Putting information on your fridge and in your cell phone are helpful to first responders. Registration # 912400-05.
NASA’s Shuttle Program, including conception, design, objectives, accomplishments and setbacks, Friday, Jan. 23, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by George Cecchetti, a former Kennedy Space Center employee. Registration # 912400-30.
Acoustic Hour Plus, 90 minutes of acoustic music performed by Phil Rosen, Ed Girovasi, Judy McVerry and Cameron Fletcher, also known as PhEd-Up and Phriends, Friday, Jan. 23, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912301-07.