<cal1>Wednesday/ Dec. 7,
<cal2>The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk in Old Town Alexandria at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr. for information, 703-228-4403.
Trumpeter and keyboardist Fred Brooks will entertain seniors at Carver Senior Center at 10:30 a.m., 1415 S. Queen St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700.
Holiday Dance for Seniors from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Music and refreshments to kick-off the Holiday Season. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
The Happy Hearts Social Club for seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-356-8142.
The Botanic Gardens and lunch at Phillips Seafood in D.C., are on the agenda for Arlington seniors. Cost is $29 (includes buffet lunch). Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Thursday/ Dec. 8,
<cal2>The walking group at Langston-Brown Senior Center will meet at 9:30 a.m., for a fitness walk in the neighborhood, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Jim Fox and his Orchestra will present a Big Band holiday concert, at 7:45 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Jamestown Elementary School’s fourth grade chorus will present a holiday concert, at 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details and to reserve a seat, 703-228-5285.
The Fair Golds, a senior social group, will meet at noon (brown bag lunch), Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-5722.
Discuss the moods of the season and share past holiday memories with senior adult specialist, Rachel Thompson, at 10:15 a.m. Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5700.
Managing sleep problems will be discussed with seniors and a public health nurse at 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-6300.
Hear Patricia Schultz, author of "1000 Places to See Before You Die," at the Smithsonian in D.C. Cost is $24. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Friday/ Dec. 9,
<cal2>Nutrition educator Ana Moran will meet with seniors for a hands-on holiday cookie demonstration at 10:45 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-28-6300.
Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington, will host an informational meeting at 1 p.m., conducted by the Arlington Agency on Aging on Medicare Part D, the new prescription drug benefit to take effect Jan. 1, 2006. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-1700.
The Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington, will travel to the National Cathedral, D.C., for its weekly walking program, at 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington, will meet at 1:30 p.m. to discuss 90 year old German soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Saturday/ Dec. 10,
<cal2>Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. will host a Saturday session, conducted by the Arlington Agency on Aging, on Medicare Part D, the new prescription drug plan, at 10 a.m. No fee. Call 703-228-1700.
The Stratford Hall Plantation, Stratford, VA welcomes Arlington seniors for a Colonial Christmas by Candlelight." Holiday music and refreshments in the Visitor’s Center followed by a candlelight buffet diner. Cost is $71. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Sunday/ Dec. 11
The Senior Singers Chorale and New Horizons Band will present a Holiday Community Concert, 6 p.m. at the Westover Baptist Church (N. Patrick Henry Dr. & N. Wash. Blvd.). No admission fee; open to the public. For details call 703-228-6300.
Arlington seniors will attend the annual Army Band Holiday Festival at DAR Constitution Hall in D.C. Cost is $8. Two buses will pick up at six different locations. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Monday/ Dec. 12
<cal2>Union Station in D.C. is the walking site destination of the Walter Reed Walkers from Walter Reed Senior Center, 9:30 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-226-4703. Group leaves from 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington.
Hands-on holiday crafts workshop, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Madison Senior Center will host a program tracing the history of holiday songs, conducted by music therapist Rachel Thompson, 10:15 a.m., 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
The Rubber Stamping Club at Lee Senior Center will meet at 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. Group will use Adirondack Inks to make stained glass votives, mini-photo/card books and money cards. Fee is $1; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
<cal1>Tuesday/ Dec. 13
<cal2>The community service circle at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington, will meet at 1 p.m. to make heart pillows for cardiac patients at area hospitals. No sewing experience needed. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Lee Senior Center will hold its annual Making of the Greens workshop for seniors to make holiday wreaths and centerpieces, 11:15 a.m., 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. Lee supplies the greens; seniorsbring centerpieces, candles, accessories. Fee is $1; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
The book club at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arl., will meet at 1:30 p.m. to discuss, "A Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana," by Haven Kimmel. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Annual Holiday Party for seniors at Culpepper Garden Senior Center at 2 p.m., 4403 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Refreshments, entertainment by the Celebration Singers. Fee is $3 or $1 plus $2 worth of non-perishable food items for Secret Santa basket. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Review personal events of the past year with Arlington County senior adult specialist, Rachel Thompson, Tuesdays, Dec. 13 and Dec. 27, 11:00 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to sign up, 703-228-6300.
Informational meetings on Medicare Part D, new prescription drug service 10:30 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center and Wed., Dec. 14, 10:45 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121N. Culpeper St., Arl., conducted by Arlington Agency on Aging. Call 703-228-1700 for details.
<cal1>Wednesday/ Dec. 14
<cal2>Discover the food, music and culture of Nicaragua at a presentation at 10:30 a.m., Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St., Arlington. Conducted by Flor Fiallos in both English and Spanish. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5700.
The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk in D.C. at the National Cathedral at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., for details, 703-228-4403.
Hawaiian dance instructor Mary Jenkins and her troupe, The Hawaiians, will entertain at 1:30 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Dancers will perform and teach. Program open to all ages. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Lee Senior Center will celebrate the holidays with a catered luncheon and musical entertainmen at 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. Cost is $8; newcomers welcome. Call early to register 703-228-0555.
The Inn at Buckeystown (MD) will host Arlington seniors for a high tea reminiscent of 19th Century Frederick (MD) County. Cost is $32. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Thursday/ Dec. 15
<cal2>The L-B Walkers from Langston-Brown Senior Center will meet at 9:30 a.m., for their weekly neighborhood walk, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300 for details.
Senior Singers Chorale and New Horizons Band perform on the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center at 6 p.m. No fee. For more information call 703-228-6300.
Discussion group for seniors coping with hearing loss at 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arl., conducted by Bonnie O’Leary. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Carver Senior Center will host a discussion by a public health nurse on managing sleep problems at 10:15 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700 for details.
<cal1>Fri., Dec. 16,
<cal2>The Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington, will travel to the National Zoo in D.C. for its weekly walking program, 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Aurora Hills Senior Center’s book discussion group will meet at 1 p.m., to discuss, "Me Talk Pretty One Day," by David Sedaris, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Local musician and singer, Fred Brooks, will entertain at Langston-Brown Senior Center at 10:30 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300 for details.
Winter holiday luncheon and entertainment at Aurora Hills Senior Center at noon, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $5; register by Dec. 14. Donations also welcome for local women’s shelter. Call for information, 703-228-5722.
A hearty Italian dinner and a driving tour of the Watkins Regional Park’s, "Winter Festival of Lights," Temple Hills, MD is on the agenda for Arlington seniors. Cost is $28. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Canadian Brass ensemble at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax. Cost is $49. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
<cal1>Ongoing
<cal2>Madison Senior Center begins eight week class on defensive bridge strategies for continuing students of bridge, concentrating less on lecture and more on play, beginning Fri., Dec. 2, 12:30 p.m., 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $56 plus $12 book fee. Register by Mon., Nov. 28 by calling 703-228-5285.
Ballroom Dance Classes for singles and couples, beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Friday mornings ongoing. Walk in, no registration. $5 for one hour class, free practice sessions and free parking. Sessions at Arlington First Presbyterian Church near Ballston. For directions phone 703-527-4766.
Baking and cake decorating classes are on the horizon at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Seniors will learn how to make a variety of flowers for cake decorating; also take classes in making petit fours, scones and holiday cookies. If interested in future classes, call 703-228-0555.
Free computer classes for seniors are available at Lee, Culpepper Garden and Carver Senior Centers. Learn the basics and more from experts. Call the centers for schedules or the Office of Senior Adult Programs at 703-228-4744. Registration required.
Line dancing classes for seniors on Thursdays at 10 a.m. (intermediate) and 11 a.m. (beginners) at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. second St. conducted by Pinky O’Neil. Partners not required; $3.50 per class. Call 703-228-4745.
Low-impact aerobics classes are offered at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. Taught by Arlington County fitness instructor, Kai Bandy. Fee is $56 for 16 sessions. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Open Tai Chi practices for Arlington seniors are offered Mondays and Wednesdays at noon and Saturdays at 9 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403; Mondays at 1:45 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., 703-228-5722; and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., 703-228-5285. No fee; newcomers welcome.
The Arlington Agency on Aging and the Arlington Commission on Aging are continuing their outreach campaign to educate Arlington's older residents, their caregivers, and the professionals who serve them regarding the new Medicare prescription drug benefit (Medicare Part D), which starts January 1, 2006. All Medicare beneficiaries will need to learn about Medicare Part D this year, so that they can make a decision whether or not to take this option. People with lower incomes may qualify for "Extra Help," which could assist them in paying the premiums, deductibles, and co-pays for Medicare Part D. To learn more about Medicare Part D, plan to attend this informal question and answer session, "Ask a Medicare Specialist," Sept. 29, 1:30 p.m. at the Warren G. Stambaugh Department of Human Services building, 3033 Wilson Boulevard, 7th floor, Arlington. The building, located across from the Clarendon Metro stop, is fully accessible. Free parking under the building (entrance on N. Highland St.). To find out more about this or other upcoming sessions, contact the Arlington Agency on Aging, (703) 228-1700, TTY (703) 228-1788, or email Arlaaa@arlingtonva.us Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested at least 5 business days in advance.
CyberSeniors.org will hold computer classes at the Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway and the Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 Culpepper St. Each course topic is taught in four one-hour sessions over a two-week period of time. $30. Course topics include computer basics, how to use email and the Internet, word processing and spreadsheets and are taught by CyberTeens. 703-228-6425.
The Office of Senior Adult Programs is sponsoring a community service project to assist the Arlington Chapter of the Salvation Army. Seniors will be dressing dolls and bears, provided by the Salvation Army, to be distributed to underprivileged children in December. Outfits may be purchased or handmade. Call 703-228-4721.
Arlington seniors can get a private fitness assessment and a personally designed exercise program by a certified fitness professional at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Assessment determines level of fitness for muscle strength, aerobic capacity and body flexibility. Fee is $120 which includes assessment and three sessions with the fitness coach. Register at 703-228-4745.
SCAT, Senior Center Adult Transportation, is a taxi service for Arlington seniors, 55 and older, to go to senior centers for a roundtrip cost of $4. Seniors are eligible by registering with the Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) and paying an annual fee of $10. SCAT applications as well as a free brochure titled "Transportation-at-a-Glance," listing additional transportation services for seniors are available at senior centers or by calling OSAP at 703-228-4744.
Beginning and intermediate Pilates classes for Arlington seniors are available at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:45 and 10:45 a.m., taught by Cindi Shore. Summer fee is $3.50 per class. Call 703-228-5285.
Fan Care Program. The Arlington Agency on Aging has electric fans available for Arlington residents age 60 and older whose maximum annual income for a single person is $14,355, or $19,245 for a two-person household. Those eligible can receive one fan per cooling season. A short application is required. The Fan Care Program is open from June 1-Sept. 30 or as long as funds last. For information or to request an application call 703-228-1700 or e-mail Arlaaa@arlingtonva.us.
Senior adult tennis is played mornings, Monday-Friday, at various Arlington County tennis courts. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4745.
Tenors needed for award winning, senior, four-part harmony group, the Songfellows. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4403 N. Pershing Drive. Annual performances are at Arlington County Fair and Thomas Jefferson Community Theater. Songfellows also entertain at nursing homes, summer camps, seniors residences and civic associations. Call Carlton Blake at 703-536-5160.
The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics committee is looking for Arlington volunteers to serve on the committee and assist with events to be held Sept. 17-29. The committee meets monthly at Wakefield Park, Annandale. Call Judy Massabny at the Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-4721.
Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, welcomes hobbyists every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon to share favorite craft projects. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Beginner tap-dancing classes. For seniors. Culpepper Garden Senior Center, every Monday at 12:30 p.m. $18 for six sessions. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403 to sign up. 4435 N. Pershing Dr.
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 seasons. 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.
English as a Second Language class meets every Monday at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4879.