<cal1>Wednesday/March 1
<cal2>The Prime Outlets Hagerstown (MD) are the destination of Arlington seniors. Cost is $9. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Active Aging session for seniors focusing on "Keeping Your Mind Sharp,” 11a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Program presented by Heather Greenwood, consumer science agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension office. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk on Capitol Hill, 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, for details, 703-228-4403.
Oil and acrylic painting classes for seniors, taught by Larry Isham, begins 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Cost for five, two hour sessions, $25. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Today is the registration deadline for beginning Tai Chi classes for seniors which start Tuesday, March 2 at 11a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Cost is $35 for 10 sessions. Call to sign up, 703-228-5285.
<cal1>Thursday/March 2
<cal2>The Phillips Collection art gallery in D.C., will host Arlington seniors for a docent led tour of the exhibit, “Degas, Sickert and Toulouse-Lautrec: London and Paris, 1870-1910,”. Cost is $23. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
<cal1>Friday/March 3
<cal2>Gentle aerobics combined with seated strength training classes for seniors begin 9 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford Street. Cost is $21 for six class series. Registration required by calling 703-228-5285.
The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy, are headed for the bike trail through Bluemont and BonAir parks in Arlington. 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Watercolor painting classes for seniors, taught by Sam Nash, begin 10a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Cost is $25 for five, two hour sessions. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1:30p.m., to discuss Sinfoniettas (short symphonies). No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Friday/March 3
<cal2>Denise McHugh from Gunston Hall Plantation, whose character knew patriot George Mason, comes to Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., at 1 p.m. Newcomers welcome; no fee. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
<cal1>Saturday/March 4
<cal2>Arlington seniors will travel to the Fredericksburg, Md., Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre for a performance of “La Cage aux Folles,” Cost is $48. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Open House at three Arlington senior centers: Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Highway; and Madison, 3829 N. Stafford St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. Open to the public. Guided tours, demonstrations, raffles and giveaways. Inclement weather date, March 11. Call 703-228-5219 or 703-228-4744.
<cal1>Monday/March 6
<cal2>Seated strength training and low-impact aerobics classes for seniors with big band and Latin music, taught by fitness instructor, Jill Kern, begin today at 11:30 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Cost is $49 for 14 sessions. Call 703-228-6300.
Seated exercise class for seniors begins today at 10 a.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. 16 classes twice a week costs $56; eight classes, weekly costs $28. Call to register, 703-228-4745.
Water exercise classes for Arlington seniors begin today at 8:40 a.m. at Washington-Lee High School pool, 1300 N. Quincy St. 12 sessions cost $42. Call 703-228-4745.
The Walter Reed Walkers of Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will travel to Lady Bird Park for their weekly fitness walk at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $2.50. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5703 to register.
Drop-in line dancing classes taught by Pinky O’Neill begin today at 11:30 a.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Experience not required. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call 703-228-0555.
Oil and acrylic painting classes, taught by Larry Isham, begin today at 10:30 a.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $20, for four two-hour classes. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Six-part multi-arts series, combining visual arts with music, “The Wonderful World of the Arts,” begins today at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Presented by art appreciation instructor Joan Hart of D.C.’s Museum One. Fee is $21 for the series. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 7
<cal2>Water exercise classes for Arlington seniors begin today at noon at Wakefield High School pool, 4901 S. Chesterfield Road. 24 sessions cost $84. Call 703-228-4745.
The travel viewers group at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., travel through China via video at 1 p.m. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285.
Free Pilates workshop for seniors at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Taught by fitness instructor, Irena Woodruff. Try out basic movements and learn about one's “core.” Call 703-228-5722 to register.
Multi-level Pilates class for seniors, challenging both body and mind, begins today at 10:45 a.m. at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Taught by Cindi Shore. Fee is $49 for 14 classes. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Combo class of Pilates, Tai Chi and Yoga, 20 minutes each, to strengthen muscles, improve balance and develop sensory awareness, begins today at 9:45 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Fee is $49 for 14 sessions. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Local musician and entertainer Fred Brooks will be at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. at 10:15 a.m. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700.
Arlington seniors will attend a Frank Sinatra tribute, “Our Sinatra! A Big Band Musical Celebration,” at the Strathmore Music Center, Bethesda, Md. Cost is $51. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 8
<cal2>Jennifer Newman from Arlington Animal Welfare League is the guest speaker at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., at 1:30 p.m. to discuss volunteer opportunities and its senior adoption program. Newman is being joined by one of the League’s adoptable animals. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
The Walking Club of Arlington walks near Lake Fairfax at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3. Newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, at 703-228-4403.
Jane Franklin Dance group demonstrates and teaches dance movements to seniors at 10:30 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700.
Simple ideas on living a healthier lifestyle are being presented to senior at 10:30 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, by Heather Greenwood, a consumer science agent at the Virginia Cooperative Extension office. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Thursday/March 9
<cal2>Tai Chi VI sessions at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, run Mondays and Thursdays from today through April 10. 1:30 p.m. Cost is $35 for 10 classes. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
The walking group at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., meets at 10 a.m. for a fitness walk in the neighborhood. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300.
A poison prevention program is being presented by a public health nurse at 10:30 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center., 2121 N. Culpeper St. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call to sign up, 703-228-6300.
Vision problems associated with aging are being explored at 10:15 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. Program presented by Mary Belanich, senior health manager at Virginia Hospital Center. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700.
AARP’s two-day driver safety course for seniors is being held today and tomorrow from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Participants must attend both classes to receive certificate. Cost is $10. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
The Midway Slots and Simulcast Racing in Harrington, Del., is the destination of Arlington seniors. Cost is $17. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749 to register.
Bowen McCauley Dance is celebrating its 10th anniversary with special senior matinee performances at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Gunston Theater One, 2700 S. Lang St. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or by calling 703-524-4641.
<cal1>Friday/March 10
<cal2>Beginning Yoga class for seniors starts today at 12:30 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Stretch the body and the mind by practicing postures, breathing exercises and meditation. Cost is $24.50 for seven classes. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
Theodore Roosevelt Island is the destination of the Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
<cal1>Sunday/March 12
<cal2>Arlington seniors attend a performance by Hexagon 2006, “You Can Only Run Twice,” at the Duke Ellington School of Music in Georgetown. Cost is $36. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749. Registration required.
<cal1>Monday/March 13
<cal2>“What is this thing called Hospice?” is being presented at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., at 11 a.m. Presented in both English and Spanish by Dorotea Gonzales from Capital Hospice. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
The Walter Reed Walkers from Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will walk in Barcroft Park at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $2.50. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5703.
The Rubber Stamping Club at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, meet at 1 p.m. to learn how to embellish cards with glass beads. Fee is $1. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a weight-loss support group, meet at 10 a.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 14
<cal2>Arlington County fitness instructor Irena Woodruff will conduct a six week Pilates class for seniors beginning today at 1:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Pilates helps relieve tension while gaining muscle strength, flexibility and energy; also beneficial to posture and balance. Cost is $21. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
An educator from the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging discusses Medicare-Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
An Arlington County Fire Department representative meets with seniors at 11:30 a.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, to discuss services, stations and how the department operates to protect county residents. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meetings take place Tuesday evenings, beginning today, at 7 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
The Culpepper Garden Senior Center Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, to discuss “Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation” by Joseph Ellis. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Basic drawing class for seniors starts at 1:30 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Learn the fundamentals using simple pencils and paper, working from photographs and three dimensional objects. Fee is $28 for eight classes. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 15
<cal2>The culture and history of Nicaragua is being discussed at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Program presented in both English and Spanish by Flor Fiallos. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
A hearing loss support group meets at 10 a.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Discussion led by Bonnie O’Leary of the Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors walk from the Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., to Georgetown at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3. Newcomers welcome. Call Culpeper Garden Senior Center at 703-228-4403.
The Jane Franklin Dance group demonstrates and teaches dance movements to seniors at 10:30 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700.
<cal1>Thursday/March 16
<cal2>A weekly, low-impact aerobics class for seniors begins today at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., at 11:30 a.m. Each class includes a warm-up, a gentle cardio workout and cool-down exercises. Classes taught by Linda Bernstein. Cost is $28 for eight sessions. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
The walking group at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., meets for a fitness walk in the neighborhood at 9:30 a.m. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300.
The armchair getaway group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, visit Costa Rica via slides at 1 p.m. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
The Fair Golds Club, a social club for seniors, meets at 12:30 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Entertainment by the Merrymakers. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
A poison prevention program is being held at 10:15 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., presented by a public health nurse. Learn about poisons in everyday products and what to do if poisoning is suspected. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5700.
Slainte, an Irish pub in Baltimore, is hosting Arlington seniors for an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Cost is $35. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
<cal1>Friday/March 17
<cal2>Potomac Overlook Park is the destination of the Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
The book discussion group at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., led by librarian Martha Tansey, discuss “Over the Edge of the World” by Laurence Bergreen at 1 p.m. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Culpeper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, celebrates at 1 p.m. with a lunch of Irish stew, Irish soda bread, Emerald salad and a Leprechaun dessert. Entertainment by the Diamond Tappers. Cost is $3.50. Register by March 14 by calling 703-228-4403.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., with local musician Fred Brooks at 10:30 a.m. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300.
Bonnie O’Leary of the Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, meets with seniors at 10:30 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, to discuss communication strategies. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Baked Potato Bingo highlights St. Patrick’s Day at noon at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Register by March 15. Cost is $5. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
<cal1>Saturday/March 18
<cal2>Saturday driver safety classes for seniors are offered by AARP at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., today and March 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants must attend both classes to receive a certificate. Fee is $10. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
<cal1>Ongoing
<cal2>Appointments are available for help with Medicare's new prescription drug benefit (part D). Contact the Arlington Agency on Aging at 703-228-1700, TTY 703-228-1788, or e-mail Arlaaa@arlingtonva.us. A phone consultation may be all that is needed. For help with enrollment, call to schedule a free one-on-one appointment with a Medicare counselor. Appointments must be pre-scheduled. May 15 is the deadline to sign up without penalty.
Pickleball for seniors is played daily from 9 a.m. to noon at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington.
The tennis-like (lower net) sport welcomes both men and women. No cost except annual registration fee with Office of Senior Adult Programs ($10). For more information, call 703-228-5920.
Billiard games for seniors are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. and Thomas Jefferson Comm. Center. 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Ping pong is available on Mondays, 9:00 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Comm. Center. No cost except annual registration fee with the Office of Senior Adult Programs ($10). For more information, call 703-228-5700 (Carver), 703-228-5920 (TJ).
Card games for seniors at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arl., include pinochle, Mondays, 12;30 p.m.; canasta, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. and poker, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics committee is looking for volunteers to serve on its committee and assist with events and promotion. Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Annandale. Access to e-mail helpful. For more information, call 703-228-4721.
Survival English classes for seniors are held Mondays, 11:00 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. and Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4403 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-6300 (L-B) or 703-228-4403 (CG).
Oil painting classes for Arlington seniors, with artist Larry Isham, are held Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Five classes $25, newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Sam Nash conducts watercolor painting classes for seniors, Fridays, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Five classes $25, newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
The Senior Singers Chorale rehearses Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Newcomers welcome; $25 materials fee. Call for details,
703-228-6300.
Free chess instruction for seniors, Mondays, 10 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Regular games begin at 10:30 a.m. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Cribbage for seniors, Thursdays, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Open Tai Chi practice for seniors, Saturdays, 9 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. All levels; no instructor. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
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.
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., Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Taught by Arlington County fitness instructor, Irene Woodruff. 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.
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.
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 at JYST11004@aol.com or call 703-228-4721.
Cardiovascular Exercise Classes. Lee Senior Center . Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. Fee is $3.50. Call 703-228-0555 to register.
Card Games. Mondays and Wednesdays it’s pinochle and canasta; Tuesdays and Thursdays it’s poker. 10 a.m. 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. at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Free instruction from 10-10:30 a.m. Call 703-228-5285.
Computer lab at Lee Senior Center open to seniors (55+) every Thursday and Friday, 10 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- 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.
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.
Dining out club. 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.
Personal exercise program. 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.