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. Seniors may 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.
* Computer Classes. 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 703-228-7200 to register.
* Cyber Seniors/Cyber Teens is a program of youths teaching seniors how to use the computer, Internet and e-mail. Each course consists of four 1-hour sessions taught at a local school or senior center at a cost of $20 per class. Currently there are three basic instruction courses being offered, a health-related course and classes in Word and Excel. Individuals over 50 are eligible to register for the classes by calling Joyce Bissonette at 703-228-6425.
* Senior Wellness. Kirsten Taranto, senior wellness programmer, Office of Senior Adult Programs, meets weekly with seniors at Aurora Hills and Lee senior action centers. Taranto discusses ways to access county services and programs available to seniors. She will be at Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St., on Mondays at 10 a.m., and at Lee, 5722 Lee Highway, on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. There is no fee.
* Fitness and Exercise. Seniors who belong to the county's Office of Senior Adult Programs, Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, are eligible to use the fitness and exercise equipment at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., free of charge. Hours are Monday-Friday, from 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Participants pay a $5 annual registration fee, which allows them access to the fitness programs, as well as any program at senior centers countywide.
* Mammograms & Health Fair. The mammovan from George Washington University Breast Care Center will provide free mammograms for senior women (55-plus) who have not been previously treated for breast cancer, on Wednesday, May 29, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Arlington Mill Community Center, 4975 Columbia Pike. To register, call 703-228-7791. At the same time, a health fair will be held including information booths on nutrition from Arlington Hospital, blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol checks, a lecture and film on breast self-examinations by a professor of nursing at Marymount University, and an "ask a nurse" booth.
* Storytelling. Patricia Morningstar of Community Resilience Project will be the facilitator, Tuesday, June 4, at 1 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Action Center when seniors meet for a session of storytelling. No cost. Call 703-228-4403 to reserve a place. Newcomers welcome.
* “The Amazing Memory” is the third in a series of workshops regarding aging offered by senior wellness programmer Kirsten Taranto, Tuesday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m. at Gunston/Drew Senior Action Centers now located at Carver Community Center, 1415 S. Queen St. No fee. For
information, call 703-228-5700.
* Senior Trip. Historical Chestertown, Md., Washington College and lunch at the Old Wharf Inn are included in a senior trip, Wednesday, June 5. The cost is $30. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
* “Relive the Fascinating ‘50s” with senior wellness programmer Kirsten Taranto at Aurora Hills Senior Action Center, Wednesday, June 5, at 1:30 p.m. The program uses slides, videos and sing-a-longs and is the first in a three-part series. No fee. Call 703-228-5722 to sign up. Newcomers welcome.
* The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk from Belle Haven to River Farm, Wednesday, June 5, at 9:30 a.m. Newcomers welcome. Cost is $2.50. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Action Center for details at 703-228-4403.
* Financial Workshop. The Lee Senior Action Center is holding a financial workshop covering the fundamentals of financial management from basic terms to sophisticated investment strategies, Thursday, June 6, at 11 a.m. No fee. Call 703-228-0555 to register.
* Walking Sticks, a leisurely paced walking group for seniors, will walk in Barcroft Park, Thursday, June 6, at 10 a.m. No fee. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Action Center to register at 703-228-4403. Newcomers welcome.
* Lee Senior Walkers will travel to Roosevelt Island for an hour’s walk, Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m. Newcomers welcome. Cost is $2.50. Call to reserve a place at 703-228-0555.
* A Civil War tour of the Battlefield at Manassas led by historian Les Albers in planned for seniors, Saturday, June 8. Cost is $9. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749.
* Live Theater. Arlington seniors will attend a performance of “Hot and Bothered,” a musical cabaret, presented by Horizons Theater, Saturday, June 8. A discussion with the cast will follow the performance. Cost is $18. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749.
The Arlington Commission on Aging Membership Committee is seeking expressions of interest from persons who would like to serve on the Commission or any of its committees. Individuals should be knowledgeable about aging issues and services. At least 50 percent of the membership must be 60 or older. Time commitment is six to eight hours per month, which includes a weekday monthly 9 a.m. meeting of the Commission plus meeting time to serve on one or more committees. If interested, contact the Agency on Aging at 703-228-1700 and request a copy of the Commission's Nominations Interest Form.
<lst>The Arlington Center for Well-Being, at 3800 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 5, offers workshops throughout the year. Call 703-522-7710 to register, confirm times and for fees:
* Inner Transformation, a weekly support group for people who want to look at personal issues that get in the way of healthy relationships. Requires a minimum six-week commitment on Sundays at 5 p.m. Cost is $30 per session.
* Depressives Action Group meets during the day on Wednesdays for people with mild depression. The group provides emotional support, and a task support system will help get through the week. Cost is $30 per session.
* Being Heard, Being Healed. This weekly group gives members a place to share their stories and experiences for a healing transformation. Thursdays, from 8-10 p.m.