Senior Living
Flourishing After 55
Office of 55+ Programs
Department of Parks and Recreation
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. 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.
Explore the Spanish speaking world with Ashley Gomez, Lubber Run 55+ Center Director, Thursday, April 17, 1 p.m., virtual. April’s feature is Andorra, the sixth smallest country in Europe. Registration # 913304-25.
Line dancing practice, no partner needed, led by volunteer Suzie Pratts, Friday, April 18, 11:05 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Office Hour Open with Lubber Run 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez to discuss programs and ask questions, Monday, April 21, 1:30 p.m. Ideas for new programs welcome. Registration # 913801-02.
Community clean-up at Quincy Park, 1021 N. Quincy St., 1-5 p.m. All supplies provided. Open to all ages; 55+ Pass not required. Registration # 913899-06.
Painting demonstration with a Community Arts Programmer, Monday, April 21, 10:30 a.m., virtual. Picture and supply list sent prior to class. Registration # 913303-04.
Environmental Destruction, learn about landfills, electronic waste, overuse of plastic bags and how it all began, Tuesday, April 22, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by Michelle Atkin, MPH. Registration# 913400-14.
Movie matinee, “Saving Mr. Banks” (2013) (PG-13), Tuesday, April 22, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913804-02
The Best of Simon and Garfunkel, 1960s folk-rock songs sung by local musicians Sherry Hickey and Judy McVerry accompanied by pianist Ken Schellenberg, Tuesday, April 22, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center, registration # 913304-27 and Thursday, April 24, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 913304-28.
55+ Travel group will see “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Wednesday, April 23. Cost $105, Arlington resident; $121, non-resident. (Includes lunch.) Registration # 902504-07.
A Year in the Life of a Box Turtle, presented by Arlington Park Naturalist Aide Leeanna Pletcher, Wednesday, April 23, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 913400-15.
Local history discussion about Arlington’s rich past, Wednesday, April 23, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913402-08.
Nature and Pie Walk with Arlington Regional Master Naturalist volunteer for a 1.5 mile walk through the Arlington Village neighborhood to the ACME Pie shop, Thursday, April 24, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 913106-31.
Understanding Vision Zero, a global initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries, Thursday, April 24, 3 p.m., virtual. Presented by Nate Graham, public engagement specialist, Arlington Transportation Division. Registration # 913400-05.
Plants and cuttings swap, Thursday, April 24, 3-4:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring some plants to trade with others and learn about new-to-you plants. Please ensure plants and cuttings are pest free and healthy. Registration # 913401-02.
Smartphone videography, maximize the use of your smartphone camera and learn more about apps for photography and editing, Thursday, April 24, 10 a.m., virtual. Presented by Nick Englund, DPR staff. Registration # 913403-03.
Explore Flowers and Pollinators, learn to identify common butterflies, share gardening tips, Friday, April 25, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by Arlington Park Naturalist Aide Leanna Pletcher. Registration # 913400-16.
55+ Travel group will experience the Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival, Saturday, April 26. A botanical haven where gardening enthusiasts, artisans and plant lovers converge. Cost $12, Arlington residents; $14, non-residents. Registration # 902504-10.
Annual Trash and Treasure Sale at Aurora Hills 55+ Center, Saturday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Items include decorative pieces, small appliances, games and toys, jewelry, craft supplies and more. Donations of items to sell accepted Wednesday, April 23 and Friday, April 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop-in. For more information, call 703-228-5722.
Coffee or Tea and Thee, Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 am., socialize with other 55+ friends at Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Aurora Hills Book Club will discuss “Birnam Wood” by Eleanor Catton, Monday, April 28, 11:30 a.m. Drop-in.
Yarn Crafters of Aurora Hills 55+ Center invite you for conversation while making hand-knit and crocheted items for Arlington charity organizations, supplies and instruction available, Monday, April 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Drop-in.
Audiobook Club led by Michiko Oyama, Shirlington Branch Public Library, Tuesday, April 29, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Participants will share thoughts about “What You Are Looking for is in the Library.” Registration # 913402-20.
Volleyball, all skill levels welcome, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center and Thursdays, 2 - 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Both are drop-in.
Foot care discussion with podiatrist Dr. Gregory Cardinal from Podiatrists in Motion, Tuesday, April 29, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Learn about foot health and hygiene treatments. Registration # 913500-08.
Give line dancing a try, learn the basics from 55+ volunteer Hanni Cordes, Wednesday, April 30, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Cardmaking workshop, beginners should come prepared with a pencil, ruler, scissors, glue sticks and a black ink pad for stamping. Thursday, May 1, 1 - 4 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Trivia, join us for a fun-filled trivia challenge, Thursday, May 1, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 913600-14.
Old Time and String Band Jam, Thursday, May 1, 5 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Open jam of Appalachian old-time (pre-bluegrass) and string band music. Bring your banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins and dulcimers. Registration # 913304-19.
Introduction to beginners line dancing class with 55+ volunteer Suzie Pratts, Fridays, Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Learn box step, quarter turn and grapevine. Drop-in.
Arlington Spellbinders, a group of folks who enjoy telling stories to listeners at schools, senior centers and other venues, Friday, May 2, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Just Play’n Country, bring your instrument, sing-along or just enjoy listening. Friday, May 2, 1-3 p.m., Madison Community Center. Drop-in.
Cribbage, a challenging card game yet easy to learn and play, Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Water walking and lap swimming to strengthen muscles at Long Bridge Aquatics Center, Mondays, 8-10 a.m., Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. No instruction provided. Long Bridge Aquatics Center membership required or pay daily admission fee. Located at 333 Long Bridge Drive. Drop-in.
Tai Chi practice with experienced volunteers, no instruction provided, Mondays, 2-2:45 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center; Tuesdays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center; Fridays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. All are drop-ins.
55+ Ice Skating, Mondays, 8:40 – 9:40 a.m., MedStar Capitals Iceplex, roof level parking at Ballston Quarter. $1 skate rental fee. Pre-registration required at www.medstarcapitalsiceplex.com, click on Senior Public Skate.
Play pickleball, 55+ Pass required at the following 55+ centers: Walter Reed, Mondays, 8:15 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 – 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:15 – 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Arlington Mill, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 – 3 p.m. Drop-ins.