Monday/Nov. 13
Rubber Stamp Club. 1 p.m at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Group will meet to get started on cards for the holiday season. Fee is $1; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Oil and Acrylic Painting Classes. 10 a.m. – noon at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No experience required. Cost is $20 for four two-hour classes. Call to register 703-228-0555.
Walk Memorial. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington, will walk along the World War II memorial at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Dancing Class. Renowned line dancing instructor Pinky O’Neil will teach drop-in classes to seniors at 1 p.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Newcomers welcome. Fee is $3.50. Call to register 703-228-0555.
Tuesday/Nov. 14
Beginners Drawing Class. 1–3 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4403 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Taught by Larry Isham, classes will cover shading and depth perception. Cost is $28 for the four class series. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Volleyball. 1:30 p.m. (practice), 2 p.m. (games) at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4745.
Marine Life Program. 1 p.m. Dr. Chris Parsons, zoologist and instructor, will present a program on whales and dolphins, at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4403 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Parsons is an expert on the biology and conservation of whales and dolphins. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Park History. Dana Dierkes, National Park Service supervisor, will discuss the unusual history of Fort Hunt Park at 1 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. The Park’s history spans being a farm to the setting for top secret WWII military intelligence operations. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-229-6300.
Book Club. Culpepper Garden Senior Center book club will meet at 1:30 p.m. to discuss "One Thousand White Women," at 4403 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Fitness Walking Clinic. 10 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to sign up, 703-228-4745.
Wednesday/Nov. 15
Memory and Eyewitnesses. Seniors will learn how memory works and why eyewitnesses may have different versions of an event, at 11 a.m. at Lee Arts Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Program presented by Dr. Doris Bitler, George Mason University. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
All Around America Program. Langston Brown Senior Center’s All Around America, via video, program will feature Colorado at 11 a.m., 2121 N. Culpepper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Painting Class. Decorative painting classes, using the one stroke technique, will be offered, from noon-2:30 p.m. (again on Nov. 22) at Lee Senior Center., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Classes taught by artist Erika Somers. Cost is $40 which includes all supplies. Early registration required by calling 703-228-0555.
Support Group. Hearing loss support group will meet from 1-3 p.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, with Bonnie O’Leary, Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Thursday/Nov. 16
Music Performance. The Embassy of Israel will host Arlington seniors for a concert by the Jerusalem Trio. Cost is $57 which includes a post concert buffet. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Game Time. Mah Jongg players will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, will walk in the neighborhood, at 9:30 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call , 703-228-6300.
Blood Pressure Screening. Karen Smith, R.N. and public health nurse, will meet with seniors at 10:15 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free blood pressure screening and time to ask questions. Call 703-228-0955.
Safe Driving Course. AARP safe driving refresher course for seniors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Seniors must attend both classes (Friday, Nov. 17) to receive certificate. Cost is $10. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Friday/Nov. 17
Computer Class. Basic computer class for seniors, led by a skilled instructor and supported by teenage counselors, are available at 10 a.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway., Arlington. Four, four hour classes. Cost is $20 for a textbook. Seniors can review course materials and ask questions. Call for details, 703-228-6425.
Zoo Walking. The Lee Walkers at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, will travel to the National Zoo for its weekly walking program, at 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Book Discussion. The book discussion group at Aurora Hills Senior Center will discuss “So Long, See You Tomorrow” by William Maxwell, at 1 p.m., at the center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Composer Exploration. Composer Richard Wagner’s life, operas, music dramas and songs will be explored from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4403 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-4403.
Annual Hawaiian Festival. 6:30 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Performance by Arlington County Hawaiian and Tahitian Dancers. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to reserve a place, 703-228-4403.
Free Health Screenings. Free blood pressure screening and nutrition counseling by Diane Hendel, R.N., starts at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Reservations Due. Arlington seniors will be celebrating Valentine’s Day 2007 at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va., Feb. 13-15, 2007. Reservations due by Friday, Nov. 17. Call for details and cost, Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Sunday/Nov. 19
Theater Performance. Arlington seniors will attend a matinee performance of “Madame Butterfly” by the Washington National Opera Company at The Kennedy Center. Cost is $84. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Monday/Nov. 20
Chess Enthusiasts. Join senior chess enthusiasts at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington, for instruction at 10 a.m., games at 10:30 a.m. All levels of players welcome. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Line Dancing. Drop-in line dancing class for seniors, at 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Taught by renowned line dancing instructor, Pinky O’Neil. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Yarn Crafters. The Yarn Crafters group at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington, will meet at 10:30 a.m., to make items for Arlington charities. No fee; donations of washable yarn appreciated. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Tuesday/Nov. 21
Travel Viewers. The Travel Viewers Club at Madison Senior Center will cruise in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, via video, at 1 p.m. at the center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Volleyball Games. Senior volleyball (co-ed) at Langston-Brown Senior Center, starts at 1:30 p.m. with practice and 2 p.m. with games at the center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-4745.
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington, will walk around the Tidal Basin, D.C., for its weekly walking program, at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Healing Series. The mind-body healing series at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, will feature holistic nutrition, at 11:30 a.m., conducted by Mayuri Sobti, certified nutritional consultant. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Bilingual Bingo. For seniors at 10 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Wednesday/Nov. 22
Walkers. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will travel to the National Zoo, in Washington,, D.C., for its weekly walking program at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Call 703-228-4403.
Crafters Workshop. The Crafters Workshop of Arlington will meet from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Meet fellow crafters to share ideas and camaraderie. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Holiday Feast. The Grand Old Mimslyn Inn in Luray, Va., will host Arlington seniors for a holiday feast with all the traditional trimmings. Cost is $38. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Thursday/Nov. 23
All Arlington County senior centers are closed for Thanksgiving.
<cal1>Ongoing Events
<lst>* Strength training for seniors to increase muscular strength, improve flexibility, reduce body fat, improve balance and decrease blood pressure is available weekdays and Saturdays at the fitness weight rooms at Madison and Langston-Brown Senior Centers, Arlington. Exclusive hours for seniors only. Staffed by certified fitness professionals. Cost is $56 for a 16 session ticket. Call 703-228-4745.
* Full fitness seniors exercise classes for beginners, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, taught by Andrea Baumann. Gentle flexibility exercises, strength training, half hour cardiovascular workout. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call 703-228-0555.
* Individual fitness plans designed for seniors by certified fitness coach after specialized fitness test to determine level of muscle strength, aerobic capacity and body flexibility at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Fitness assessment and three sessions with fitness coach, $120. Call 703-228-4771.
* Card games for seniors played weekly at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, include pinochle, poker and canasta. For days and times, call 703-228-0555.
* Senior pickleball (tennis with a low net) is played Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Annual registration ($10) with Office of Senior Adult Programs required. Call 703-228-5920.
* Survival English classes for Arlington seniors, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St.; Mondays, 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Call for information, 703-228-0955 (Walter Reed), 703-228-6300 (Langston-Brown), 703-228-4403 (Culpepper Garden).
* Pinky O’Neil teaches beginners and advanced line dancing classes for seniors, Thursdays, 10 a.m. (adv.) and 11 a.m. (beg.), Thomas Jefferson Community Center., 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call for details, 703-228-4745.
* Eight week seated strength training classes for seniors begin Fri., May 5, 9 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Also includes easy dance steps, stretching and relaxation routines. Cost is $28 for the series; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285.