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Seniors in Action

<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 24

<cal2>The Walking Club of Arlington, sponsored by Culpepper Garden Senior Center, will walk in Turkey Run Park, McLean, at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3. Call 703-228-4403 to register. Group leaves from 4435 N. Pershing Drive.

The genealogy group at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will meet at 1 p.m. Share experiences, learn new techniques. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0555.

It's off to The Kennedy Center for Arlington seniors to attend an open rehearsal of the Joffrey Ballet. Cost is $18. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.

<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 25

<cal2>Arlington seniors will travel to Thurmont, Md., for a Thanksgiving dinner at the Cozy Inn. Cost is $28. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.

Dawson Terrace Senior Center walking group will meet at 9:30 a.m., at the Center, 2133 N. Taft St., Arlington. No fee; all levels of walkers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-6300.

<cal1>Friday/Nov. 26

<cal2>Guidance on good nutrition for seniors is the topic of discussion at Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., Arlington by nutrition educator, Ana Moran. 10:45 a.m. No fee. Call 703-228-6300 for details.

<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 27

<cal2>Arlington seniors will visit the World War II Memorial and FDR Memorial. Cost is $8. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.

<cal1>MONDAY/NOV. 29

<cal2>Walter Reed Walkers. The group's destination this time is the National Shrine in Washington, D.C. Walkers meet at 9:30 a.m., at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. Cost is $2.50 for van transportation to walking site. To register, call 703-228-4745.

Bridge. Seniors who enjoy playing bridge or would like to learn modern techniques are invited to join Dawson Terrace Senior Center's Bridge Group at 10:45 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Dawson Terrace is located at 2133 N. Taft St. To register, call 703-228-6300.

<cal1>TUESDAY/NOV. 30

<cal2>New York City Trip. Free time for shopping, touring, eating, etc. Intergenerational trip. Cost is $45. To register, call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749.

Tai Chi Classes. Beginning classes for seniors start at 11 a.m. Series of 16 classes at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Cost is $48. To register, call 703-228-5285.

Holiday Decoration. Seniors are invited to help decorate Langston-Brown Senior Center for the holidays and enjoy pizza at 11 a.m. Cost is $2, newcomers are welcome. To sign up, call 703-228-4839. Langston-Brown is located at 2121 N. Culpeper St.

Depression Program. Presented by Dr. Susan Kozauer at 11:30 a.m. Learn about research on the subject of depression at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway No fee, newcomers welcome. To register, call 703-228-0555.

Devices to Help Seniors. Visual, hearing, kitchen and personal-hygiene devices to help seniors live independently in a safer environment will be discussed at 1 p.m. Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. No fee, newcomers welcome. To register, call 703-228-4403.

<cal1>WEDNESDAY/DEC. 1

<cal2>Yoga Classes. Three one-hour sessions held at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Cost is $9. To register, call 703-228-4403.

Holiday Decorating Party. 10 a.m., at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Join the festivities and be rewarded with lunch. No free. To register, call 703-228-4403.

Depression Discussion. Dr. Vincenzio Perkins discusses how depression can be successfully treated with modern medical care at 10:30 a.m. Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. No fee, newcomers welcome. To register, call 703-228-4403.

Hearing Loss Discussion. Discuss the causes and biology of hearing loss at 10:45. Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. No fee, newcomers welcome. To register, call 703-228-6300.

<cal1>THURSDAY/DEC. 2

<cal2>Holiday Concert. Orchestra leader Jim Fox and his band conduct a free holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.

<cal1>FRIDAY/DEC. 3

<cal2>American Indian Presentation. Presentation on the culture of American Indians, at 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. No fee, newcomers welcome. To register, call 703-228-4403.

Lee Walkers. Walking group will travel by van to Arlington Cemetery. Meet at 10 a.m., at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy. Fee is $2.50. Newcomers welcome. To register, call 703-228-0555.

Nutrition Discussion. Advice about eating for pleasure and good health will be discussed at 10:45 a.m. Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. No fee, newcomers welcome. To register, call 703-228-6300.

Music Appreciation Group. Discuss French Impressionism at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. No fee, newcomers welcome. For details, call 703-228-4403.

<cal1>SATURDAY/DEC. 4

<cal2>Travel Group. Arlington seniors travel to Mason Neck, Va., to take part in "A Plantation Christmas." Features a mansion tour by candlelight, a horse-drawn carriage ride, a buffet and entertainment. Cost is $47. To register, call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749.

<cal1>FRIDAY/DEC. 10

<cal2>Sharing the Memories. A luncheon to celebrate the Arlington's Office of Senior Adult Programs at 11 a.m. Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Cost is $10, includes lunch and entertainment by cabaret singer Dale Jarrett. Reservation deadline is Dec. 3. To register, call 703-228-4403.

<cal1>Ongoing

<cal2>Indoor Walking for seniors at Thomas Jefferson Community Center's indoor track, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The community center is located at 3501 2nd St. Free to seniors registered with the Office of Senior Adult Programs. Call 703-228-4744 for details.

Bi-lingual bingo every Tuesday at 10 a.m., at Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. Fee is $1. Call 703-228-6300 for details.

Pinochle and canasta players wanted at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, to learn or to play. Pinochle, Mondays, 12:30 p.m., canasta, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Arlington. Next sessions Nov. 22 and 24. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0555.

The Senior Singers Chorale rehearses every Tuesday, 2 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Newcomers welcome; no fee. Call 703-228-0555 for details.

Open Tai Chi practices for Arlington seniors are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St; Mondays, 1:45 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St.; Mondays and Wednesdays, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. No fee. Call the Centers for details or the Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-4744.

Senior strength training programs for Arlington seniors are available at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturdays, 7 a.m.-10 a.m. and Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Mondays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fridays, 11

a.m.- 2 p.m. Staffed by a certified personal trainer. Cost is $45 for a 15 session ticket. Call for details, 703-228-4879.

Seniors interested in joining a dining out club are invited to call Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, at 703-228-0555. Group meets monthly for lunch and dinner.

Senior pickle ball players meet at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St., from 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday. Free to seniors registered with the Office of Senior Adult Programs.

Senior adult water exercise classes at Washington and Lee Pool, 1300 N. Quincy St.,include swing rhythm, 12 sessions, Sept. 20-Dec. 13, $40; aqua aerobics, 13 sessions, Sept. 22-Dec. 15, $43 or 12 sessions, Sept. 14-Dec. 17, $40. Aqua aerobics are also offered at Wakefield pool, 4901 S. Chesterfield Road., for 23 sessions, Sept. 21-Dec. 14, $72. Seniors required to have an OSAP registration card, $10 annual fee, to participate. For more information call Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-4744.

The fitness room at the Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. has hours exclusively for seniors, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and 7-10 a.m., Saturdays. Staffed by certified personal trainer. Cost is $45 for 15 session ticket. For details call 703-228-5285.

Drop-in seated strength training classes for seniors, Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., $3 per class. Call for details, 703-228-5285.

Drop-in duplicate bridge games are held Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 S. Stafford Street . Cost is $3 per game. For information call 703-228-5722 (AHSC) or 703-228-5285 (MSC).

Aerobic Class to begin Monday., Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m. at Langston Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. The five week series will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays and will include an aerobic workout followed by strength training and flexibility exercises. The classes will be conducted by Arlington County fitness instructor, Linda Bernstein. The cost for the series of 10 sessions is $30. Registration is required by calling 703-228-4879.