<cal2>A free, easy-to-read brochure on transportation services for Arlington seniors is available by calling the Office of Senior Adult Programs at 703-228-4744. The detailed description of services includes contact numbers and eligibility requirements. Copies are also available at libraries and senior centers.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 16
<cal2>The Walking Club of Arlington will travel by chartered bus to Alexandria and walk along the GW Parkway Trail to Mount Vernon at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, to register. 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Thursday/March 17
<cal2>Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., will celebrate at 10:30 a.m. with a green dessert and beverage. No fee. Call 703-228-6300.
Backaches and how to relieve them will be discussed by public health nurse Sharon Shockley, R.N., at 10:15 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700.
The Dawson Terrace Senior Center’s walking group takes a fitness walk in the neighborhood at 9:30 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. The Center is located at 2133 N. Taft St. Call 703-228-6300.
<cal1>Friday/March 18
<cal2>Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., will have an Irish lunch featuring baked potatoes, salad and dessert, followed by bingo. Cost is $5. Reserve by March 16 by calling 703-228-5722.
Beginning yoga classes for seniors start at 12:30 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Six weekly sessions, $18; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4745.
Senior Center Book Discussion. Louise Erdrich Alexander's "The Last Report on the Miracles of Little No Horse." The latest in the series of books about the Chippewa and Michif people of central North Dakota focuses on how religion touches the lives of the citizens of Little No Horse. At Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. at 1 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. 703-228-5715.
The Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will travel by van to Great Falls for their weekly walking program at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
<cal1>Saturday, March 19
<cal2>The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will discuss the works of Danish composer Carl Nielsen from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus presents “Here’s to the Ladies” at 2:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theater, 3501 S. 2nd St. Tickets are $12 afternoon, $15 evening. Call 703-521-9331.
The Virginia Bazaar in Ladysmith is the destination of Arlington seniors today. Flea market bargains exhibited by hundreds of vendors. Fee is $8. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Advance registration required.
<cal1>Monday/March 21
<cal2>Lady Bird Park, Arlington, is the destination of the Walter Reed Walkers from Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. 9:30 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4745.
Understanding Osteoporosis. Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. at 10:15 a.m. Learn who is at risk, prevention techniques and treatment options. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will host a meeting on Medicare 2006 at 1 p.m., including the latest updates, deciding whether to remain in an original plan or enroll in Medicare Advantage and the prescription drug coverage. Conducted by Joyce Hutchins of the Arlington Agency on Aging. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 22
<cal2>Showcasing Senior Careers. Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will feature three speakers with career experiences in China and Japan during World War II. Former foreign service officer Andrea Bauman will serve as moderator. Speakers will include Suzanne Murray Stroup, Larissa Tung-Berry and Midori Lupo. 11:30 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register 703-228-0555.
The travel viewers group at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., will visit Venice, Italy, via video at 1 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285.
The changing roles and expectations of grandparents will be discussed at 10 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Conducted by therapist Rachel Thompson. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4839.
Join seniors at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, for a friendly game of poker at 10 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Arlington County creative crafts instructor Carolyn Goode teaches a crafts class at 10:30 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Registration required by calling 703-228-5700.
The book club at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will discuss “Unless” by Carol Shields at 1:30 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 23
<cal2>Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., will host a meeting on Medicare 2006 at 1 p.m., including the latest updates, deciding whether to remain in an original plan or enroll in Medicare Advantage and the prescription drug coverage. Conducted by Joyce Hutchins of the Arlington Agency on Aging. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
Five Actions for Emergency Preparedness, presented to seniors by a community educator from Arlington Red Cross at 10:45 a.m. at Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300.
The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk from Crystal City to Roosevelt Island at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for charter bus transportation to walking site; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, to register, 703-228-4403.
Arlington seniors will join the cast of “Mister Roberts” at the Kennedy Center for a question-and-answer program. Cost is $16. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel office, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Thursday/March 24
<cal2>Join seniors at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, for a friendly game of poker at 10 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
The walking group of Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., will meet at the Center at 9:30 a.m. No fee. Call 703-228-6300.
Beading workshop for seniors. Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. Make jewelry while exercising fingers. 10 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300 to register.
<cal1>Friday/March 25
<cal2>Sgt. Sal Torelli, of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s office and national expert on identity fraud, will meet with seniors and teens at 10:30 a.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Presentation will highlight the seriousness of identity theft and protection tips. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Cooking class, conducted by Arlington County nutrition educator Ana Moran, featuring Quinoa, a staple food of the ancient Inca civilization at 10:45 a.m. at Dawson Terrace Senor Center, 2133 N. Taft St. No fee. To register call 703-228-6300.
The Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the walkways at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, for their weekly fitness walk at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will discuss Gypsy music at 1:30 p.m., led by Joe Suchomel, retiree of the U.S. Marine Band. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Saturday/March 26
<cal2>Part one of the AARP’s safe driving refresher course for seniors, at Langston-Brown Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Part two is next Saturday. Cost is $10. Participants must attend both classes to receive certificate. Call to register, 703-228-4839.
<cal1>Monday/March 28
<cal2>A still-life painting workshop is to be conducted at 11 a.m. at Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., Arlington, by Amber Hollingsworth of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Spring and Easter theme. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
The Walter Reed Walkers of Walter Reed Senior Center will walk in Long Branch Park at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4745 to register. Group leaves from 2909 S. 16th St.
The Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., hosts a Spring Brunch and Bonnets event at 9:30 a.m. Brunch is prepared by Langston-Brown Men’s Club, followed by bonnet fashion show by members of the Red Hat Society. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4839.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 29
<cal2>An informational meeting about a new session of the “Action for Life Program,” convenes at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, at 10:30 a.m. The 21-week program is designed for seniors, 60 years of age and over, who don’t like to exercise. Free to qualified participants. Eligibility not based on income. Call for details, 703-807-5855.
Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, offers a mini-spa experience for Arlington seniors at 11:30 a.m., featuring hand and neck treatments. Limited availability. No fee. Call to reserve a space, 703-228-0555.
Arlington seniors will cruise the Potomac on the Spirit of Washington to view the cherry blossoms. Cost is $28 which includes buffet lunch. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel office, 703-228-4749.
Beading and jewelry-making workshop for Arlington seniors is conducted by community outreach worker Phung Nguyen Luong at 10:15 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5700.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 30
<cal2>Twelve one-hour balance exercise classes for seniors start at 2 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. The class is conducted by Arlington fitness instructor Jill Kern. Improve balance, posture and strength. Cost is $36. Call to register, 703-228-4745.
The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk along the Capital Crescent Trail to Georgetown at 9:30 a.m. for its weekly fitness walk. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, at 703-228-4403 to register.
Workshop for Multi-Media Hobbyists. Share, demonstrate and work on wide variety of crafts. Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, from 10 a.m.-noon. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., will honor its volunteers at a recognition program at 10:45 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300.