<ro>Seniors in Action
<lst>The Arlington County Seniors in Action program offers a wide range of activities for seniors 55 and over. Fitness programs include aerobic exercise classes, strength training, walking groups, water aerobics, line dancing, square dancing, tennis, bowling, golf, yoga and Tai Chi. Join the Senior Adult Programs for $5 annually, and access all activities. In some instances, an additional cost, such as $2 a class, may be necessary. Call 703-228-4744.
Crafts group at Lee Senior Action Center will be decorating canvas bags on Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. Cost is $2. Class size is limited, so registration is necessary by calling 703-228-0555.
"Nine Crazy Ideas in Science" will be the topic of a presentation by Bob Ehrlich, professor of physics at George Mason University. Program will be held at Aurora Hills Senior Action Center on Friday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. No fee. Call 703-228-5722 to reserve a space.
Driver Refresher Course A safe-driving refresher class for seniors, provided by AARP, is scheduled by Walter Reed Senior Action Center, Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The class will be held at Fire Station 9, 1900 S. Walter Reed Drive. Cost is $10. Participants must attend both days to receive certificate. Preregistration necessary by calling 703-228-5726
Arlington seniors will visit the National Arboretum, Mon., Apr. 29. The cost is $11. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749.
Walter Reed Senior Walkers will walk along the C&O Canal at their weekly meeting on Monday, April 29, at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50. The group will meet at Fire Station 9, 1900 S. Walter Reed Drive. Call to reserve a place at 703-228-5726.
The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will travel to the National Arboretum for their weekly exercise walk on Wednesday, May 1, at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50 for van transportation to walking site. Reserve a seat by calling Culpepper Garden Senior Action Center at 703-228-4403.
Adult Wellness Programmer, Kirsten Taranto, will conduct a brain aerobics workshop for seniors on Wednesday, May 1, at the Carver Community Center. No fee. Call to reserve a seat at 703-228-6970.
The Office of Senior Adult Programs and Arlington County Adult Education have collaborated in designing computer classes for seniors. A five-class session is available at $25 per class or separate classes at $28 per class. The classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Clarendon Education Center (old Sears building). Call Thursday, May 2, to register at 703-228-7200.
Identity theft is the topic of a workshop for seniors, Thursday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m., at Dawson Terrace Senior Action Center. The program will be conducted by a local legal-services educator. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300 for more information.
Walking Sticks, a walking club for seniors, will meet Thursday, May 2, at 9:30 a.m., at Culpepper Garden Senior Action Center. This is a slower-paced group, which meets weekly and travels by van to various local walking sites. The May 2 site is Huntley Meadows. Call to reserve a seat at 703-228-4403. Newcomers welcome. No fee.
Friday, May 3, is the deadline for seniors to sign up for a trip to New Orleans, La., scheduled for May 20-26. The group will spend six nights in the French Quarter. The trip includes guided tours, a jazz cruise, meals at famous locations and round trip by air. Cost is $1,950 single and $1,510 per person for double-room accommodations. Call Mimi Fitzgerald at Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749.
Gunston and Drew Senior Center members are planning a Spring Fling to recognize Older Americans Month on Friday, May 3, at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the Carver Community Center 1415 S. Queen St., the new home of Gunston and Drew Senior Centers. The Forty-Niners country western group will entertain. No fee. Call to reserve a seat at 703-228-5700.
Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Action Center will travel to Sugar Loaf Mountain for their weekly three-mile walk, Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50 for van transportation to walking site. Newcomers welcome. Call to reserve a seat at 703-228-0555.
The National Cathedral Flower Mart is the destination of Arlington seniors Saturday, May 4. The Mart includes garden tours and stone carving demonstrations. The cost is $5. Call Mimi Fitzgerald, Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Volunteers needed to teach arts and crafts programs at Lee Senior Action Center, three hours per week. Free parking. Call center director Karen Mullen at 703-228-0555 for details.
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<lst>The Arlington Red Cross is seeking donations of wheelchairs, walkers, and canes in good condition for their lending closet. Weekday deliveries welcome between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Arlington County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 4333 Arlington Blvd. Call Jodi Moppin at 703-527-3010, Ext. 701.
The Arlington Agency on Aging is offering free information sessions, "Ask an Expert," for Arlington residents who are assisting elders or who are nearing retirement themselves. The scheduled topic for Monday, April 29, is "Vision Problems: Some Options." Questions will be fielded on any community resources or issues affecting elders in Arlington. The session will be held at the Department of Human Services building at 3033 Wilson Blvd., in Room 7A, at 6:30 p.m. Free parking is available under the building. Preregistration is preferred but not required. Call to register at 703-228-1700, 703-228-1788 (TTY), or e-mail arlaaa@co.arlington.va.us. An interpreter for hearing-impaired persons may be requested at least five business days in advance.
Arlington's 25th Annual Law Day will be held on Friday, May 3, at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. U.S. Rep. James P. Moran (D-8th) is the keynote speaker. Arlington County Board chair, Chris Zimmerman, will dedicate Older Americans Day and Month. Two panels of experts will discuss important legal issues for seniors including "Social Security" (morning) and "Understanding Trusts" (afternoon). During lunch, elder-law attorneys will be available to answer general questions. Law Day is sponsored by the Arlington County Bar Association; Legal Services of Northern Virginia; Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Resources; Office of Senior Adult Programs; and Arlington County Department of Human Services, Agency on Aging. The program is free. To reserve a lunch at a cost of $5, call 703-228-4403. For free transportation to the event, call 703-228-4744.
The Arlington Commission on Aging, a 15-member county board, is seeking individuals who would like to serve on the Commission or any of its committees. The Commission makes recommendations to the Arlington County Board. The committees have been addressing the following issues: housing, transportation, health care, legislation, senior centers, public information and budget. The Commission meets on the third Monday of the month, March-December, and the fourth Monday in January and February, at 9 a.m., with no meeting in August. Commission members are also expected to serve on one or more committees. Time commitment is approximately six-eight hours per month. Call 703-228-1700, or e-mail at arlaaa@co.arlington.va.us to request a copy of the Commission's Nominations Interest Form.