Senior Living June 13-20
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Senior Living June 13-20

Friday/June 15

Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk in Mt. Pleasant, D.C., at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Book Group. The book discussion group at Aurora Hills Senior Center will examine, "Isaac’s Storm" by Eric Larson, at 1 p.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. 703-228-5722.

Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1:30 p.m. to discuss composer Giuseppe Verdi. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.

Singers. An informal singing group, The Caroleers, will meet at 10:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center. 5722 Lee Highway. Singing, humming, toe tapping to the Oldies. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.

Celebration. Flag Day program at Father’s Day celebration, noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Program by members of Light Horse Harry Lee chapter, Heroes of ’76 National Sojourners. Cost is $5. Register by June 13. Call 703-228-5722.

Trip. The Embassy of Singapore will host Arlington seniors for a concert by harpist Katryna Tan. Cost is $59. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Monday/June 18

Nutrition Lecture. Heather Greenwood, Virginia Cooperative Extension office, will meet with seniors 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., to discuss changes in USDA’s nutrition guidelines. Program will include finding the right balance between food and physical activity. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Weekly walking program. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will travel to Green Springs Garden Park at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955 to register.

Ft. McHenry and Shrine Tour. Arlington seniors will tour Ft. McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, then have lunch in Little Italy. Cost is $37. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749. Registration is required.

Tuesday/June 19

Roles of a Grandparent. Senior adult specialist will conduct the program at 11 a.m. at the Langston-Brwon Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Newcomers are welcome. There is no fee for this event, registration is necessary. Call 702-228-5321.

Music. Fred Brooks will perform at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. at 10:15 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955 to sign up.

Volleyball. Langston-Brown Senior Center is holding volleyball practices at 1:30 p.m. and games at 2 p.m. The center is located at 2121 N. Culpeper St. There is no fee; all levels of players welcome. Call 703-228-4745.

Wednesday/June 20

Crab Buffet. Fisherman’s Crab Deck, Kent Narrows, Md. will have an all you can eat crab feast for Arlington seniors, Cost is $43. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

American Indian Culture. Pat Calahan from WETA will present the program at the Happy Hearts social club meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Lanston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. There is no fee; newcomers are welcome. Call 703-228-5321.

Fairfax Cross County Walk. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk along the Fairfax Cross County Trail starting at the Culpepper Garden Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. 4435 N. Pershing Dr., 703-228-4403.

Hearing Loss Group. Hearing loss support group will meet 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.

Thursday/June 21

Health Lecture. Arlington County public health nurse, Margie Cockrill, R.N., will discuss osteoporosis with seniors, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. Program will include latest information on risk factors, prevention and coping strategies. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Travel Day. "Gee’s Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt" exhibit at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore is on the agenda for Arlington seniors. Cost is $16. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Games. Table tennis for seniors, 10 a.m.–noon, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. On-site coach for newcomers. Players meet twice a week. No fee. Call 703-228-0955.

Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., will meet 9:30 a.m., for a walk in the neighborhood. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5321.

Friday/June 22

Health Lecture. Causes, symptoms and treatments for incontinence will be discussed 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Program presented by Mary Belanich, senior health manager, Virginia Hospital Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Walkers. Roosevelt Island, Arlington, is the destination of the Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50 for van transportation to walking site; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Greeting Cards. Learn how to make greeting cards, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Cost is $1; supplies provided. Class conducted by local artist Sheila Jones. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Music Group. Popular nicknames for composers and musical compositions will be discussed by the music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 1:30 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.

Saturday/June 23

Theater. Arlington seniors will attend a matinee performance of "The Phantom of the Opera" at The Kennedy Center. Cost is $104. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

<b>Ongoing Events

</b>* 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.