Friday/Aug. 31
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, will walk in Holmes Run Valley Park, Annandale, 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50 for van transportation to walking site; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5285. Group will leave from Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St.
End of Summer Celebration. Potluck and bingo to celebrate the end of summer, noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Entry fee: summer salad; newcomers welcome. Register early by calling 703-228-5722.
Games. Scrabble for seniors, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Learn and play. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955.
Monday/Sept. 3
Senior centers will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Tuesday/Sept. 4
Trip Time. The Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack, Philadelphia, is on the agenda for Arlington seniors. Cost is $29. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Games. Volleyball for seniors begins its fall season, 1:30 p.m. (practice), 2 p.m. (games), Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; all levels of players welcome. Call 703-228-4745.
Trip Via Video. Seniors will visit Sri Lanka, via video, 1 p.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register 703-228-5285.
Wednesday/Sept. 5
Health Class. Tai Chi classes, Novice I, for seniors begins at 1:30 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Taught by Take Toma. Cost is $42 for 12 classes. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk along the Fairfax Connector Trail to Nottoway Park, Vienna, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. 703-228-4403.
Music Performance. Local musician and singer Fred Brooks will entertain seniors 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955.
Social Club. The Happy Hearts social club for seniors will meet Wed., Sept. 5, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5321.
Brain Health. Better brain health through physical activity is the topic of a program for seniors, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., presented by Heather Greenwood, Virginia Cooperative Extension Office. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register 703-228-5722.
Health Class. Seniors interested in long-term healthy aging are invited to an introductory class focusing on physical, mental, sensory and nutritional habits, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Art Class. Painting classes for seniors begin 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Four two-hour classes, $24; taught by Larry Isham. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Thursday/Sept. 6
Language Class. Basic Spanish classes for seniors begin 10 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Exercise Class. Seated exercise classes for seniors begin 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Cost is $49 for 16 sessions, Mondays and Thursdays; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Medical Issue Help. Martha Trunk, Arlington Agency on Aging, will meet one-on-one with seniors to help resolve medical insurance issues, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee. Call for appointment, 703-228-0955.
Woodcarver Group. The Woodcarvers group at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will meet 1 p.m. to do chips relief and round carving. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Trip. Arlington seniors will tour the newly renovated state capitol in Richmond, plus lunch at the Tobacco Company. Cost is $31. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Friday/Sept. 7
Comedy Classics. Arlington seniors will relive old-time comedy classics with video and audio selections, 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Program led by comedy book author, Mike Bloom. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
National Archives Talk. What is the National Archives, how are records organized and how to efficiently find information are among the questions answered, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Guest speaker, Lee Mathis, Archives docent. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the C&O Canal, Md., 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomer welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Music Appreciation Class. The music appreciation class at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1:30 p.m., to discuss music from Sweden. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Ask the Nurse. Ask the Nurse session for seniors, 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Free blood pressure check. Call 703-228-5285.
Fall Open House. 9 a.m.-noon at George Mason University Campus, 3401 N. Fairfax Drive. Free. Hosted by the Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute. All Arlington residents over the age of 50 are invited to attend. Information on courses for the fall session beginning Sept. 24 and on the clubs, special events, and other opportunities offered by ALRI will be presented. For more information call 703-228-2144.
Saturday/Sept. 8
Trip Time. It’s off to the "Arts in the Park Festival," Chestertown, Md., for seniors. Cost is $9. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Sunday/Sept. 9
Music Performance. Wolf Trap, Vienna, will host seniors for a performance by folk icon Judy Collins. Cost is $50. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Monday/Sept. 10
Ice Skating. Ice skating for seniors resumes at the Kettler Iceplex, Ballston Mall, 8:30-10 a.m. Cost is $1 (includes skate rental). Call, 703-228-4745.
Brain Games. Brain aerobics for seniors using games, puzzles and a variety of brain teasers, begin 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Four weekly sessions led by Rachel Thompson, senior adult specialist. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will walk along the Holmes Run Trail, Fairfax, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Langston Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2101 S. Culpeper St., will meet 9:30 a.m. for an indoor walk at the Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call, 703-228-5321.
Couples in Art. Four part series on Famous Couples in Art begins 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., with a program on "Monet: An Impressionist in Love." Cost is $14 for the series. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Art Class. Painting classes for seniors from 10 a.m.-noon, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $24 for four two-hour sessions. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Tuesday/Sept. 11
Book Club. The book club at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1:30 p.m., to discuss, "Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call, 703-228-4403.
Legal Help. Attorneys from Legal Services of Northern Virginia will meet with Arlington seniors individually, to offer counsel and advice, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. and at 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Free. Call for confidential appointment, 703-228-5321 (LB) or 703-228-0555 (Lee).
Computer Course. Basic computer training course for seniors begins 1 p.m., Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1601 S. 13th Road, Arlington. Ten weekly classes; no fee; newcomers welcome. Call Walter Reed Senior Center to register, 703-228-0955.
Games. Introductory class for seniors on how to solve Sudoku puzzles, 1 p.m-3 p.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Free. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Health Class. Yoga classes for seniors, intermediate, 10 a.m. and beginners, 11:45 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. $42 for 12 sessions, taught by Ines Alecia. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Tai Chi. Beginners Tai Chi classes for seniors start 11 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 classes, taught by Richard Gramann. Register by Sept. 10 by calling 703-228-5285.
Music Rehearsal. The Encore Chorale (formerly Senior Singers Chorale) will begin rehearsals 2 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arligton. Newcomers welcome; experience not required. For information and fee schedule, call 703-228-5321.
Advocates. Personal Advocate Program for seniors (60+) will be described 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. by Lori Hughes. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Classes. Voice classes for seniors (singing and speaking) begin 12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Eight weekly classes taught by Encore Chorale conductor Jeanne Kelly. For information and fee schedule call 703-228-0555.
Body Workshop. Workshop on healthy aging by keeping a healthy spine and nervous system, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Presentation by Dr. Tram Le Khuu. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Trip Time. Gypsy’s Tearoom, Westminster, Md., is on the agenda for seniors. Cost is $38. Registration required. Call Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Wednesday/Sept. 12
History Lecture. Current beliefs and conceptions about witches will be explored at 11 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Presentation by Dr. Doris Bitler, George Mason University Speakers Bureau. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Yoga Class. Intermediate Yoga classes for seniors, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $28 for eight classes. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will travel to Capitol Hill for their weekly fitness walk, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Health Group. Free blood pressure monitoring for seniors, 12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Health Discussion. What to expect from assisted living facilities will be discussed at 11 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Learn about services and costs. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Trip Time. Guided tram tour of the Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, Md., for Arlington seniors. Cost is $13. Registration required. Call Arl. Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Thursday/Sept. 13
Animal Lecture. Entomologist Dr. Dexter Hinckley will present a program on how to attract butterflies to gardens, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Slide show plus time for questions. No fee; newcomer welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Fitness Class. Free, one time only fitness class, taught by public health nurse Karen Smith R.N., 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Friday/Sept. 14
Beach Trip. Final trip of the year to Rehoboth Beach, Del. for seniors. Cost is $26. Registration required. Call Arl. Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Health Training. Core training for seniors to improve posture, balance and stability 9 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Six weekly classes, $28; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Walkers. Eakin Park East, Fairfax is the destination of the Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Vocal Group. New senior vocal group with international flavor will begin meeting 10 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0949.
Story Workshop. "Tell Your Story" workshop for seniors, 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet to discuss Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, 1:30 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call, 703-228-4403.
Art Class. Drawing classes for seniors begin 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Learn the basics. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Saturday/Sept. 15
Opening Day. Opening day of the 2007 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, 10:30 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Open to the public; free. Welcome festivities followed by track and field events, mini health fair, 9 a.m.-noon, sponsored by Virginia Hospital Center. Other events continue through Sept. 27 at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Call, 703-228-4721 or visit at www.novaseniorolympics.com
Ongoing Events
* Classes in English as a Second Language, for seniors, are offered at Langston-Brown Senior Center, every Monday, 10 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. To register, call 703-228-5321.
* Friendly poker games for seniors, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Beginners welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
* Table tennis for seniors, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955.
* Trip Planner. Branson, Mo. is the destination of Arlington seniors, Oct. 15-21. Round trip by motor coach, meals, shows, tours and more. Call for details, Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4748.
* Dining Out Club. Lunch is held the first Thursday of the month and dinner is on the second Wednesday at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Call 703-228-0555. Newcomers welcome.
* The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics will celebrate its 25th anniversary, Sept. 15-27. Opening day ceremonies, Sat., Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m. will be followed by track and field events at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. A mini health fair will also be held on opening day from 9 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Virginia Hospital Center.
In addition to track and field, other events include swimming, bowling, tennis, table tennis, golf, miniature golf, pickleball, eight ball pool, board games, card games, bait casting, Frisbee throw, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball, basketball free throw, team line dancing, softball hit and throw and yo-yo tricks.
Registration is $10 which includes one event; additional events are $1. Registration forms are available at senior centers or by calling 703-228-3600, ext. 9996. They can also be downloaded from www.novaseniorolympics.com. Registration deadline is Sept. 1.
* Golf. The 2007 Arlington Senior Golf Club season begins Tues., Apr. 3 at the Old Hickory Golf Course, Woodbridge. The group plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays at various golf courses in Northern Virginia. Seniors interested in joining should call Karl VanNewkirk, 703-536-5916.
* Exercise. Exclusive days and hours are available to Arlington seniors at the weight rooms at Langston-Brown and Madison Senior Centers. Strength training, using varied types of cardio equipment, supervised by a certified personal trainer, is offered at Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Mon., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Fri., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and Madison, 3829 N. Stafford St., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 7-11 a.m., Sat., 7–10 a.m. The cost is $56 for a 16-session ticket. Call 703-228-4745.
* Volunteers. Arlington County is hosting the opening ceremonies and track and field events on Sat., Sept. 15 for the 2007 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Volunteers are needed for a cheerleading squad to support senior athletes from all parts of Northern Virginia. Contact Jennifer Collins, fitness coordinator, Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-4745.* English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for seniors offered every Monday, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.