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The deadline to enter the 2008 Ms. Virginia Senior America competition is April 4. Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs is encouraging Arlington women, 60 years of age and older, to enter the competition. Contestants will compete in four categories which include an interview (5 minutes), a statement of philosophy of life (35 seconds), talent (2 minutes, 45 seconds) and evening gown. Contestants must also be a resident of Virginia for at least six months and a U.S. citizen. For more information, visit www.msvirginiasenior.com or call pageant co-directors, Jackie Bong-Wright, 703-989-1149 or Suzann Howe, 703-425-7258.
Thursday/April 10
Art Viewing. One of the world’s finest collections of paintings from Japan’s Edo period will be viewed by seniors at the Free-Sackler Gallery in D.C. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Health Talk. Public health nurse Patti O’Neill will discuss how air quality affects health, 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Talk. What papers to keep and for how long will be discussed 1:30 p.m., Connections Café, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., with guest speaker, attorney Leda Gottleib. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.
Health Lecture. Medicare, Medicaid and Medications discussion, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Individual counseling available. Program presented by Martha Trunk, Agency on Aging. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Friday/April 11
Walking. The new, fast paced walking group for seniors at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., will meet 9 a.m. for a three mile fitness walk in the area. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will view the Cherry Blossoms in Kenwood, Md., during its weekly fitness walk, 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center.4435 N. Pershing Drive, will discuss Viennese composer Alban Berg, 1 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Trip Time. A performance by the Mansion Mystery Players at the Blair Mansion Inn, Silver Spring, Md., plus a buffet dinner, are on the agenda for seniors. Cost is $72. Call Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Monday/April 14
Writing Lesson. Memoir writing expert Cheryl Somers Aubin will teach seniors writing techniques in a three part seminar from 10 a.m.-noon, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $21 for three two hour classes. Register early by calling 703-228-4403.
Language Class. Classes for seniors in English as a Second Language (ESL), taught by linguist Dr. Merton Bland, available 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Games. Chess for seniors, 9:30 a.m. -3 p.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome; instruction available. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Health Exercise. Drop-in seated exercise classes for Arl. seniors offered at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., 9 a.m. Cost is $3.50 per class; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Health Exercise. Open Tai Chi practice 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. No fee; no instructor onsite. Details, 703-228-4745.
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will travel to the National Zoo in D.C., for its weekly walking program, 9:30 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Discussion. Monday morning roundtable discussion with seniors about local news events, 9 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Talk. Arlington’s Personal Advocate Service for seniors will be discussed 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for more information, 703-228-4403.
Tuesday/April 15
Dancing. Instructors from the 7 Step Hand Dancing Academy in D.C., will teach Hand Dancing to seniors beginning 7 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Hand dancing is a form of swing, popular in the D.C. area. Cost is $65 for eight classes. Partners not required for classes. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Language. English/Spanish conversation group with seniors to improve vocabulary, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Exercise. Modern approach to low impact aerobics for seniors, taught by Irena Woodruff, 9:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 16th St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Games. Beginners pickleball instruction for seniors, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Game is similar to tennis with a low net, plastic paddles and balls. Equipment provided. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Games. Volleyball for seniors, 1:30p.m. (practice), 2 p.m. (games), Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N,. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4745.
Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, will meet 9:30 a.m., for an indoor fitness walk at the Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Music Performance. Soprano Kalle Covert will sing 19th Century Leider, German songs, 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Third in a series of Spring concerts at the Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Games. Table tennis for seniors at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., 10 a.m.-noon. Train for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. No fee. Details, 703-228-0955.
Stamps. The Rubber Stamp Club at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway will meet 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about new style surprise-slider card. Cost is $1; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Health Talk. Updates on Medicare, Medicaid and Medication issues, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Seniors can request individual appt. by calling 703-228-5321.
Wednesday/April 16
Games. Duplicate bridge games for seniors, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Cost is $4. Call Anne Gress for more information, 703-243-7714.
Games. Introduction to the Nintendo Wii for seniors, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
State Via Video. The travel viewers group at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., will visit the state of Missouri, via video, 11 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Health Talk. Learn the philosophy behind Hospice Care, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Guest speaker, Sharon Campagna, Odyssey Health Care. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Tour. Tour Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in D.C. Cost is $27. Call Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Thursday/April 17
Games. Table tennis for seniors at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., 10 a.m.-noon. Train for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. No fee. Details, 703-228-0955.
Presentation. Slide presentation of the formal Butterfly Gardens next to the Museum of Natural History and butterflies in Northern Virginia Parks, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Also view indoor exhibits at the National Zoo and Brookside Gardens. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Games. Cranium crunches for seniors using puzzles and games, 10:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Program presented by senior adult specialist, Nancy Connors. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Health. Public health nurse Patti O’Neill will meet with seniors to discuss how air quality affects health and how to implement protective measures, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Lecture. An illustrated lecture at the Carnegie Institution for Science, “Plate Tectonics Meets the Ice Ages,” is on the agenda for seniors. Cost is $8. Call Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Friday/April 18
Technology Information. Information about computer classes for seniors at Lee Senior Center through Cyberseniors/Cyberteens program, available 10 a.m.-noon., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Select from five courses; $20 for four one-hour classes and text book. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Walkers. The newly formed fast paced walking group for seniors at Aurora Hills Senior Center will meet 9 a.m., for its weekly three mile walk. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Music. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will meet 1 p.m., to discuss program symphonies. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Book Discussion. The book discussion group at Aurora Hills Senior Center will meet 1 p.m. to discuss, “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Games. Scrabble games for seniors, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Players practicing for 2008 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.
Saturday/April 19
Trip. Seniors will travel to Richmond for the 75th Annual Garden Week in Virginia. Cost is $50 (includes lunch). Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Monday/April 21
History Lecture. The history and legacy of Arlington Hall will be discussed 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Guest speaker, author Karen Kevach, History Office of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Ft. Belvoir. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for more information, 703-228-4403.
Language. Linguist Dr. Merton Bland will teach classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information and to register, 703-228-5321.
Games. Chess players (55+) will meet Mon., Apr. 21, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome. Instruction available. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Exercise. Ice skaters (55+) will have exclusive time on the ice, 8–9:15 a.m., Kettler Capital Iceplex, Ballston Mall, Arlington. Call for info, 703-228-4745.
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will walk in Potomac Overlook Park, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Discussion. Roundtable discussion by seniors about local news events, 9 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Bowling. Armchair bowling for seniors, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Tuesday/April 22
Music Performance. The Celebration Singers of Arlington will perform, “Hurrah for Hollywood,” 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. This is the fourth in a series of Spring concerts at Culpepper Garden. Free. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Recycling. Jan Guastaferro, Arl. Co. recycling office, will meet with seniors to discuss aspects of recycling, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-3228-4403.
Games. Beginner pickleball for seniors (55+), 1–3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; equipment provided. Details, 703-228-0955.
Walking. The walking group at Langston-Brown Senior Center will meet 9:30 a.m., for an indoor walk at the Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, 703-228-5321.
Gardening. Master Gardener Carol Rosen and local artist Jenepher Moseley are providing a class on botanical appreciation and art, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Free. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Music Performance. Local musician Fred Brooks will entertain seniors at 10:15 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-5321.
Games. Table tennis for seniors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free; coaching available. Call for details 703-228-0955.
Health Talk. Questions answered about Medicare, Medicaid and Medicine, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Individual appointments available. Call703-228-1700.
Trip. Seniors will attend the Aloha Hawaiian Show at the Fountain Bleu dinner theater, Glen Burnie, Md. Cost is $54. Call Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Wednesday/April 23
Sale. White Elephant Sale at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Donations of items for the sale accepted until Apr. 21. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Music Performance. Pianist and soprano Jennifer Hosmer will perform, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Games. Duplicate bridge games for seniors, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Cost is $4. Call Anne Gress for details, 703-243-7714.
Exercise. Drop-in seated exercise class for seniors, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Fee is $3.50 per class. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Walkers. Members of the Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk from Dumbarton Oaks Park, D.C. to the Washington Harbor, 9:30 a.m. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Trip Via Video. Visit via video the exotic islands of the South Pacific with world traveler, Dr. Dexter Hinckley, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 7043-228-4403.
Games. Arlington seniors are off to a Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets baseball game. Cost is $52. Call Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Seminar. Investing after Retirement, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Seminar conducted by Terry Trenchard. No fee. Call to register by Apr. 21, 703-228-0555.
Thursday/April 24
Gardening. Expert gardener Peter Jones will teach seniors how to make Azalea Bonsai, 1:30 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to sign up, 703-228-0955.
Health Discussion. A discussion with seniors about Alzheimer’s, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Program presented by Ana Rivera, Capital Hospice. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Trip. Seniors will travel to Shenandoah, Va. to attend the Shenandoah Caverns-Virginia Senior Day. Cost is $35 (includes lunch). Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Friday/April 25
Technology Training. Seniors and teens join together at the Cyberseniors/Cyberteens computer training lab at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, 10 a.m. – noon, to examine five courses offered to seniors who will be assisted by teens. Cost is $20 for each course text book. For more information, call 703-228-6425.
Games. Scrabble enthusiasts (55+) will meet 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Coaching available. Call for information, 703-228-0955.
Walking Group. A fast paced walking group for seniors will meet 9 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Newcomers welcome; no fee. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will travel to Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, for their weekly walking program, 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1 p.m., to discuss French composer Frances Poulenc (sp) who was also a member of the well-known group of young French composers, Les Six. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-4403.
Comedy Group. Aurora Hills Senior Center’s Comedy Club program, led by comedy book author Mike Bloom, will meet 10:30 a.m., 735 S. 18th St., to share funny stories and listen to classic radio shows. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Trip and Tea. The Inn at Buckeystown, Md., will host seniors for an Afternoon High Tea with 65 varieties of tea. Cost is $45. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Saturday/April 26
Trip. The Eastern Market in D.C. is on the agenda for seniors. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Trips
Seniors will tour the Ohio Amish Country, April 28-May 1. Trip will include stops at the Longaberger Basket Factory, Hieni Cheese House, Historic Roscoe Village, Canal Boat Cruise and Yoder’s Amish Farm Tour and Buggy Ride. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel for information, 703-228-4748.
The Rocking Horse Dude Resort, Highland, N.Y., will host seniors, June 9-13. Full scale dude ranch and year round resort. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel for information, 703-228-4748.
Ongoing Events
*Caregivers’ Workshop. The Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring a workshop for caregivers of seniors at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of every month through May covering topics such as “Caring, Coping and Understanding Dementia,” “Healthy Brain Aging,” and “Managing Caregiver Stress.” Located at Brighton Gardens of Arlington, 3821 Wilson Blvd. Free. Refreshments provided, call to RSVP, 703-294-6875.
* Seniors (55+) are invited to register with Arlington County’s Office of Senior Adult Programs and participate in fitness, education, arts, social and travel programs at seven senior centers. The cost is an annual $15 registration fee which includes a bi-monthly program guide .Transportation options to the centers are available. For more information, call OSAP at 703-228-4744.
* Free federal and state income tax preparation for seniors every Tuesday and Friday until April 15 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, by certified AARP Taxaide counselors, Appointments necessary by calling 703-228-4403.
* Arlington County’s Public Health Division is asking seniors and all county residents to participate in a survey to help determine where the local public health system should focus its efforts over the next 10 years. The survey is part of a process called MAPP, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. Survey results will also provide valuable information in measuring perceptions of the quality of life and health in Arlington. For more information and to obtain a survey, call 703-228-1795 or go to www.arlingtonva.us/mapp.
* 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.