Monday/Jan. 8
Water Workout. Aqua aerobics for seniors begin at 8:40 a.m., Washington & Lee High School pool. Cost is $45.50 for 13 sessions, on Mondays, or $52.50 for 15 sessions on Wednesdays or Fridays. Call to register, 703-228-4745.
Art Talk. Love and romance in art is the theme of a new four part series by Joan Hart, at 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center. First program will feature artists Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz. Cost is $14 for the series. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Art Classes. Oil and acrylic painting classes for seniors, taught by Larry Isham, from 10 a.m. – noon, Lee Senior Center. Cost is $20 for four two hour sessions. Call to register, 703-228-0555 (Lee), 703-228-4403 (CG).
Stamp Club. The Rubber Stamp Club at Lee Senior Center will meet from 1–3 p.m., to discuss Magenta styles. Cost is $1. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Health. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center. Private weigh-ins, interesting programs. Annual fee $24. Call for information, 703-228-0555.
Tuesday/Jan. 9
Legal Services. Attorneys from Legal Services of Northern Virginia will meet with seniors at Langston-Brown Senior Center from 9:30 a.m.–noon and at Lee Senior Center from 1–3 p.m. for individual consultations. No fee. Call for appointment, 703-228-6300 (LB) or 703-228-0555 (Lee).
Games. Volleyball for seniors at 1:30 p.m. (practice), 2 p.m. (games) at Langston-Brown Senior Center. All levels of players welcome. No fee. Call for information, 703-228-4745.
SuDoKu. New classes in SuDoKu for seniors from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lee Senior Center. Learn the process of solving SuDoKu logic puzzles. No fee; four one and a half hour sessions; class size limited. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Service Dog Care. Arlington seniors will learn about the role of service dogs and therapy dogs at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Presentation by Diane Hendel, R.N. and two Labradors (one a puppy in training). No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.
Computer Lesson. Fourth and fifth grade students from Patrick Henry Elementary School, 701 S. Highland St., Arlington, will teach computer skills to seniors beginning at 10 a.m. Four, weekly, one hour sessions; no fee. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Advanced Computer Class. For seniors from 10 a.m.–noon, Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Learn history and structure of computers, operating systems, graphics, spread sheets and databases. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 1. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Bridge Game. Bridge refresher course with emphasis on opening bids, doubles, overcalls and competitive bidding from 12:30–2:30 p.m., Madison Senior Center. Cost is $56 for eight two hour classes. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Tai Chi. Beginning Tai Chi classes for seniors start at 11 a.m., Madison Senior Center. Cost is $56 for 16 classes. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Pilates Class. Pilates instructor Cheri Cusumano will teach beginning and intermediate Pilates classes to seniors starting at 9:45 a.m., Madison Senior Center. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Drawing. Beginners drawing class for seniors, taught by Larry Isham, from 1-3 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Cost is $28 for four two hour sessions. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Book Club. The book club at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will meet at 1:30 p.m., to discuss, "Plot Against America," by Philip Roth. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Behind The Scenes. Arlington seniors will get a behind-the-scenes look at The Kennedy Center of an open rehearsal by the American Ballet Theatre Company. Cost is $19. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Wednesday/Jan. 10
Plant Care. Expert gardener Peter Jones will discuss the care of house plants at 11 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Q&A session to follow; no fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.
Computer Classes. Beginners computer class for seniors starts at 1 p.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1601 S.13th Road. No fee; newcomers welcome; class size is limited. Register by calling Walter Reed Senior Center, 703-228-0955.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk along the C&O Canal at Carderock, Md., at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for bus transportation to walking site. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 703-228-4403.
Spanish Art Series. A four part series on Spanish art from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center, with a presentation on painter El Greco, Master of Toledo. Program presented by Joan Hart, executive director, Museum One. Cost is $14 for the series. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Health Screening. Free blood pressure screening for seniors plus Q&A session with Rosalie Georgeadis R.N., at 12:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center. Newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-0555.
Thursday/Jan. 11
Ping Pong. For seniors from 10 a.m.–noon at Walter Reed Senior Center. All levels of play welcome; instructor on site. Call for details, 703-228-0955.
Aerobics. Low impact aerobics with fun music and easy dance steps with exercises to build strength, balance and flexibility, begins at 11:30 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. Cost is $24.50 for seven classes. Call to register. 703-228-6300.
Financial Issues. Consumer debt issues will be discussed with seniors by Ed Zetlin, attorney, Legal Services of Northern Virginia at 10:15 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center. Topics will include credit card debt, how to talk to collection agencies, bankruptcy and income protection. Q&A; no fee. Call for details, 703-228-0955.
Studio Tour. The Voice of America Studio Tour is on the agenda for Arlington seniors. A rare glimpse into the hub of U.S. international broadcasting. Cost is $8. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Friday/Jan. 12
Aerobics. Gentle aerobics combined with seated strength training and stretching for seniors begin at 9 a.m. at Madison Senior Center. Cost is $24.50 for seven classes. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center will travel to Alexandria to walk along the Holmes Run Train at 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Health Screening. Free blood pressure screening for seniors at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Senior Center. Q&A with Diane Hendel R.N.; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Saturday/Jan. 13
Matinee Performance. The Kennedy Center will host Arlington seniors for a matinee performance of "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf," with original stars Kathleen Turner and Bill Irwin. Cost is $97. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Monday/Jan. 15
Yarn Group. The Yarncrafters group at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington, will meet at 10:30 a.m., to knit and crochet items for local charities. No fee; donations of washable yarn appreciated. Call for details 703-228-5722.
Health Group. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meeting, at 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. $24 annual fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Tuesday/Jan. 16
Shopping Trip. For seniors to Potomac Mills, Woodbridge, plus a short stop at Wal-Mart. Cost is $9. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Travel Group. The travel viewers group at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington, will visit Portugal, via video, at 1 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Walking Clinic. Free, fitness walking clinic for seniors, at 10:30 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Learn techniques to get the most out of walking. Call to sign up, 703-228-4745.
Games. Volleyball for seniors, at 1:30 p.m. (practice), 2 p.m., (games), at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Beginners welcome. Call for information, 703-228-4745.
Chorale Practice. The Senior Singers Chorale begins a new season of rehearsals, at 2 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Director is Jeanne Kelly, Arl. Levine School of Music. No experience necessary; newcomers welcome. Small fee for materials. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Music. Musical entertainer Fred Brooks will entertain seniors at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.
Services. A presentation on services provided for seniors by Arlington County will be held at 10 a.m., at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Program will highlight information about transportation assistance, eligibility programs and where to go for resources. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Wednesday/Jan. 17
Live Jazz. At the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Cost is $9. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Biography Discussion. Walter Reed Senior Center will host a discussion about the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., at 11 a.m., 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-0955.
All Around. The state of Delaware will be featured at 11 a.m., at Langston-Brown Senior Center’s All Around America series, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-6300.
Golf Meeting. Arlington’s Senior Golf Club members will meet at 11:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Seniors interested in joining should call 703-228-4745.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk in Ft. Washington Park, MD, at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Workout. Tai Chi classes for seniors (novice level) begin at 1:30 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $35 for 10 classes; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Support Group. Hearing loss support group will meet at 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, with Bonnie O’Leary, Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-0555.
Thursday/Jan. 18
Eye Discussion. A board-certified ophthalmologist will give an overview of eye diseases and the latest treatments, at 12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Virtual Tour. Take a virtual trip to the Antarctica, at 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Games. Ping pong games (and instruction) for seniors, from 10 a.m.–noon, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Teacher on site for first time players. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Balleton exercise classes for seniors, at 1:45 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Class combines classical ballet with modern fitness concepts. Taught by Irena Woodruff. Cost is $21 for six classes. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Art Discussion. Museum One executive director, Joan Hart, will present a program on Four Seasons of Art, at 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Featured artists will include Homer Winslow and Impressionists. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Diabetes Discussion. Public health nurse Aleena Truehart, R.N., will present a program on diabetes, at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Presentation will cover causes, symptoms, treatment options and coping. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-0955.
Friday/Jan. 19
Music Discussion. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will discuss classical concertos (1750-1827), featuring the trumpet, harp, flute and piano, at 1:30 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, will walk along the Accotink Stream Valley Trail, Annandale, at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Book Discussion. The book discussion group at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington, will meet at 1 p.m., to discuss "Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Music. Seniors are invited to hear local musician, Fred Brooks, at 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington, No fee; Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Saturday/Jan. 20
Driving Course. AARP’s two-day, safe driving refresher course for seniors will be held from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $10. Participants must attend the Jan. 27 class as well to receive certificate. Call to register, 703-228-4403.