<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.
<cal1>Thursday/March 31
<cal2>The walking group at Dawson Terrace Senior Center will meet at 9:30 a.m. for a fitness walk on the Center’s grounds, 2133 N. Taft St. No fee; all levels of walkers welcome. Call 703-228-6300.
Musician and singer Fred Brooks will entertain seniors at 10:15 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700.
<cal1>Friday/April 1
<cal2>The Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the Tidal Basin in D.C. at 10 a.m. to view the cherry blossoms. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Beginning today, Arlington seniors interested in joining a tennis program to begin weekday mornings in May are asked to call 703-228-4745 for information. The program is sponsored by the Office of Senior Adult Programs which requires an annual $10 registration fee.
The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will discuss Divas at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Joe Suchomel, U.S. Marine Band (Ret.). No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Arlington seniors will test their skills at the Perils of the Lost Jungle miniature golf course in Herndon. Cost is $8. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Saturday/April 2
<cal2>Part two of the AARP’s safe driving refresher course for seniors, at Langston-Brown Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $10. Participants must attend both classes to receive certificate. Call to register, 703-228-4839.
<cal1>Sunday/April 3
<cal2>Senior men go for free when invited by a senior lady to hear flutist Gary Schocker at the National Academy of Sciences in the District. Cost is $8. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Monday/April 4
<cal2>Arlington seniors attend the 11th annual Orchid Show at the National Museum of Natural History in the District. Cost is $8. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
The Walter Reed Walkers from Walter Reed Senior Center travel to Union Station in D.C. for their weekly walking program at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4745. Group leaves from 2909 S. 16th St.
Arlington seniors journey through American art from its beginning to the present with Joan Hart, director of D.C.’s Museum One, beginning at 1 p.m., at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Six sessions for $18. Call for details and to register, 703-228-5722.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 5
<cal2>Art instructor Sam Nash teaches the fundamentals of acrylic painting to seniors on Tuesdays 10 a.m.-noon from April 5 to April 26 at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr. Cost is $20; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
The travel viewers group at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., cruise the Danube River in Bulgaria, via video, at 1 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
<cal1>Thursday/April 7
<cal2>AARP’s two-day safe driving course for seniors is today and tomorrow from 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at Drew Community Center, 3500 S. 23rd St. Fee is $10. Participants must attend both classes to receive certificate. Call to register, 703-228-4744.
The Dawson Terrace Senior Center walking group will meet at 9:30 a.m. at 2133 N. Taft St. All levels of walkers welcome. No fee. Call 703-228-6300.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry will host Arlington seniors for a tour showing Baltimore’s early 1900s industrial heritage. Cost is $14. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Friday/April 8
<cal2>AARP’s two-day safe driving course for seniors is yesterday and today from 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at Drew Community Center, 3500 S. 23rd St. Fee is $10. Participants must attend both classes to receive certificate. Call to register, 703-228-4744.
The Platters, a top vocal group in the 50s, will entertain Arlington seniors at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md. Cost is $45. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Introduction to duplicate bridge classes to begin today at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Eight weekly sessions cost $32, plus $12 book fee. Register early by calling 703-228-5285.
Card playing techniques for bridge enthusiasts taught at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., begin today at 1 p.m. Cost is $32 for eight classes, plus $15 book fee. Some bridge experience required. Register early by calling, 703-228-5285.
Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria is the destination of the Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center. 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555 to register.
The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., will discuss prologues and preludes at 1:30 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Springtime Holiday Luncheon for seniors at noon at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Lunch, fellowship and musical entertainment. Cost is $5. Early registration required by calling 703-228-5722.