<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.
Active for Life, a free, 21-week motivational and life planning program to help less active adults 50 and over to increase physical activity, returns to Arlington for sessions at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, April 5-Aug. 16 and Langston-Brown Senior Center, April 21-Sept. 1. Call the Active for Life Center at 703-807-5855.
<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.
<cal1>Ongoing
<cal2>It’s seniors only at the Madison Community Center weight room, 3829 N. Stafford St., on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7-11 a.m. and Saturdays from 7-10 a.m. Staffed by certified personal trainer. Cost is $45 for a 15-session ticket. For more information call 703-228-4745. Drop-in seated strength training classes for seniors, Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9 a.m. $3 per class.
The Caroleers, an informal group of seniors who like to sing the oldies, meets Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Computer classes for beginners are available to seniors every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr. No fee. Call 703-228-4403.
The Arlington Senior Golf Club is recruiting new members for its Spring and Summer season. Call Karl VanNewkirk for fees and tee-off schedule, 703-536-5916. First tee-off scheduled for March 29, 7:30 a.m. at the Old Hickory Golf Course, Woodbridge.
Seven weekly line dancing classes for seniors on Mondays, March 7-April 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, conducted by Pinky O’Neil. Experience not necessary; registration not required. Fee is $3. Call 703-228-0555.
Open Tai Chi practice for seniors at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., on Mondays at 2 p.m., beginning Mar. 7. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722 for information.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for seniors. Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Dawson Terrace Senior Center. Free. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300 to sign up.
Exercise classes. Dawson Terrace Senior Center. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 10 a.m. Free. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
NOVA United Senior Women’s Basketball, for women 50 and up, practices every Friday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at James Lee Community Center, Rt. 50 and Annandale Rd., Falls Church. Contact Jackie Stephens, JYST11004@aol.com or call 703-250-3770.
Low-impact aerobic classes are held for seniors (55+) at the Aurora Hills Senior Center . Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 a.m. $45 for 15 sessions. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722 to register.
Cardiovascular exercise classes. Lee Senior Center . Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10: a.m. Fee is $3. Call 703-228-0555 to register.
Card Games. Mondays and Wednesdays it’s pinochle and canasta; Tuesdays and Thursdays it’s poker---all at
Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Friendly games; no experience necessary; instruction available. No fee. Call 703-228-0555.
Woodcarving enthusiasts are invited to join a group at Lee Senior Center every Thursday at 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway. Lots of fun sharing ideas. No fee. Call 703-228-0555.
Chess club for seniors meets every Monday at 10:30 a.m.,
Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Free instruction from 10-10:30a.m. Call 703-228-5285.
Computer lab at Lee Senior Center open to seniors (55+) every Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. – noon, 5722 Lee Highway. Internet availability; onsite volunteer. No fee. Call 703-228-0555.
Bi-lingual nutrition classes for seniors are held every Friday, 10:45 a.m., Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., conducted by Ana Moran, Virginia Cooperative Extension office. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
Free assistance with tax return preparations for seniors by AARP tax aides, Tuesdays and Fridays through April 15, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, By appointment only; call 703-228-4403.
Free blood pressure checks for seniors every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. Provided by Arlington County Fire Department. Call 703-228-6300.
Weekly bingo games for Arlington seniors, Mondays and Fridays at 1 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403; Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St., 703-228-5700; Tuesdays (bilingual) at 10 a.m. at Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., 703-228-6300. Call for information; newcomers welcome.
Weekly art classes at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington, 703-228-4403. Oil, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and watercolor, Fridays, 10 a.m. Classes are also offered at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, 703-228-0555, oil, Mondays, 10:30 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register.
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 Second 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.
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 at 10 a.m. at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St; Mondays at 1:45 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St.; Saturdays at 9 p.m. at 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. Culpepper 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 Second St., from 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday. Free to seniors registered with the Office of Senior Adult Programs.
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 St. Cost is $3 per game. For information call 703-228-5722 (AHSC) or 703-228-5285 (MSC).
Bridge, Poker and Canasta. Lee Senior Center, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call 703-228-0555.
Musical Groups for Seniors who like to sing, dance or play music. Four groups meet at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, which includes the Lee Jammers, Just Playin' Country, Senior Singers Chorale and the Caroleers. Three groups rehearse at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, the Songfellows, Diamonds and 60 Karats. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., is home to the Merrymakers. Each group would like new members. For more information, call Lee, 703-228-0555; Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 or TJ, 703-228-5920.
Langston Brown Community Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St., offers a personal exercise program for seniors following a strength evaluation and fitness test. The cost is $120 for one-hour sessions with a certified personal trainer. Call for appointment, 703-228-4879.
Senior Travel. The county's Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) offers a variety of travel opportunities and day excursions throughout the year. Trips range in price from $8-$80 and include theaters, museums, sports, outlet shopping, casinos and historic sites. Overnight trips are planned several times a year. Seniors need to join OSAP to access the travel program at an annual cost of $10. Call Mimi Fitzgerald at 703-228-4749.