Friday/May 18
History Lecture. Curators of history from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing will visit Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., at 10:30 a.m., to discuss the operations and responsibilities of the Bureau. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
History Lecture. Local historian Les Albers will present a multi-media seminar on the founding of the Jamestown Colony, at 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington . No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Games. Scrabble enthusiasts are invited to learn, polish skills and play, at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. All levels of players welcome. No fee. Call 703-228-0955.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway will walk along the Southwest Waterfront, D.C., 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., will meet at 1 p.m. , to discuss "March" by Geraldine Brooks. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Music Group. Join seniors who enjoy singing (and humming) the Oldies at 10:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Music Appreciation. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet at 1:30 p.m. to discuss Capriccios, fanciful compositions by famous composers. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Rummage Sale. Rummage sale of discarded treasures, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. No fee; the public is invited. Call 703-228-5321.
Saturday/May 19
Trip. Arlington seniors will attend an Offenbach/Strauss Operetta at the Embassy of Austria during the evening, featuring artists from France and Austria. Cost is $57 which includes an after-concert buffet. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Upcoming
Travel. Arlington County Senior Adult Travel has announced a three-day excursion with three train rides and three music shows through Cheat Mountain Wilderness, W.Va., July 13-15. Call for details, 703-228-4749.
Sunday/May 20
Open House. At Culpepper Garden Retirement Facility, 4435 N. Pershing Drive from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tours of independent and assisted living units, outdoor gardens, silent auction and programs in the senior center. The public is invited. Call 703-228-4403.
Monday/May 21
Health Topic. Coping with different personalities and cultures will be discussed at 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Program presented by Rachel Thompson. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Brain Aerobics. For seniors conducted by senior adult specialist Rachel Thompson at 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Variety of word games, puzzles and other fun mental challenges to stimulate and entertain. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Language Class. English as a Second Language class for seniors, 10 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Games. Join the chess club for seniors, Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., 10 a.m. (instruction), 10:30 a.m. (games). Players of all levels welcome; no fee. Call 703-228-5285.
Games. Aurora Hills Senior Center invites seniors to learn the ancient tile game of Mah Jongg (American style), 10 a.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
Skating. Ice skating for seniors, from 9:15–10:45 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall. Cost is $4 (includes skates). Call Office of Senior Adult Programs at 703-228-4745.
Exercise Class. Drop-in seated exercise class for seniors, 9 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Cost is $3.50 per class; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285.
Walkers. Lady Bird Park is the destination of the Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 9:30 a.m., 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Yarn Group. The Yarn Crafters group at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. will meet from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., to make items for Arlington charities. Yarn and patterns provided. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
Art Class. Oil and acrylic painting class for seniors, taught by Larry Isham, from 10 a.m. – noon, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Cost is $20 for four two-hour classes. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Tour. Arlington seniors will tour historic Mount Vernon, Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Cost is $22. Call Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Tuesday/May 22
Tour. Ellicott City, Md. is on the agenda for Arlington seniors. Explore the quaint shops, tearooms and restaurants. Cost is $9. Call Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Health Workshop. Long-term care insurance workshop 11:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Program presented by Keith Brockman, long-term care specialist, who will discuss costs, needs and proper planning. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Community. The community service circle at Madison Senior Center will make heart pillows for cardiac patients at local hospitals from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m., 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. No sewing experience necessary. Call 703-228-5285.
Health Lecture. The early warning signs of macular degeneration and strategies for living with low vision will be discussed at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Computer Class. The Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., offers free classes to seniors in its CyberCenter to polish their internet skills. Next class from 7– 9 p.m., focusing on e-mail skills. Call to register, 703-228-5990.
Wednesday/May 23
Book Discussion. Arlington READS book program featuring environmental topics, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., with discussion about "Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature and Climate Change" by Elizabeth Kolbert. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5321.
State Discussion. Langston-Brown Senior Center’s All Around America series will feature the state of Idaho, 11 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk along Mt. Vernon Ave. to King St., Alexandria, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3.50 for transportation to walking site; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Health Test. Free blood pressure monitoring for seniors, 12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Call 703-228-0555.
Thursday, May 24
Genealogy Lecture. Librarian Diane Gates will discuss genealogy research and resources, at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Games. Mah Jongg for seniors (Chinese style), 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Learn and play. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5321.
Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. will meet at 9:30 a.m. for a walk in the neighborhood. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5321.
Friday/May 25
Memorial Salute. Memorial Day Tribute at Aurora Hills Senior Center will feature A Salute to the Tank Corps, at noon, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Program presented by local historian and veteran, Les Albers plus a Junior ROTC Color Guard and members of the Shrine Band. Cost is $5 (includes lunch). Register by Wed., May 23 by calling 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk through Lyon Park, at 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Music Appreciation. The music appreciation class at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive will meet at 1:30 p.m., to discuss Viennese composer Franz Schubert. No fee’ newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Trip. First trip of the season to Rehoboth Beach, Del. Stroll the Boardwalk, watch the waves and shop. Cost is $26. Call Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.z
Ongoing Events
* 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.
* Drop-in seated exercise classes with instructor Linda Bell, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-5285.
* Free home repair services for seniors on a limited income offered by RPJ Housing’s Rebuilding Together and Hearts and Hammers programs. To apply call RPJ at 703-528-5606, ext. 16 or check the website at www.rpjhousing.org.
* 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.
* Drop-in, seated exercise classes, taught by fitness instructor Linda Bell, Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Improve muscle strength and flexibility. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
* Modern approach to low impact aerobics, dance and strength training for seniors, taught by Irena Woodruff, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th Street, Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
* 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.
* Woodcarving group meets on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Lee Senior Center meets. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
* Informal singing group meets every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center. Sing the Oldies. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
* 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. Culpepper 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. Culpepper 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.