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Complimentary copy of Arlington County’s “55+ Program Guide,” by calling 703-228-4744. Detailed schedule of activities, programs and events at local senior centers and community centers with senior programming for adults 55+. Register with Office of Senior Adult Programs to receive copy every other month, $15 annual registration fee. For more information, call 703-228-4721.
Thursday/Dec. 4
Health Talk. Brain health research findings to be discussed 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-0955.
Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, will meet for an indoor walk at the Center, 9:30 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Card Games. Wild Card Poker for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Beginners welcome; no fee. Details, 703-228-0555.
Woodcarvers. The Lee Woodcarvers, Lee Senior Center, will meet 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Friendly, open workshop. Free. For more information, call 703-228-0555.
Lunch. Informal monthly buffet lunch for adults 55+, noon, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $4. Call for more information, 703-228-4403.
Gift Wrapping Workshop. Gift wrapping workshop for adults 55+, conducted by professional wrappers, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N., Pershing Drive, Arlington. Materials provided; one small or medium gift wrapped at no charge. Register early by calling 703-228-4403. Space is limited.
Friday/Dec. 5
Trip. The Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show, Harrisburg, Pa., is on the agenda for seniors. Cost is $38. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Games. Scrabble for adults 55+, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. Meet Senior Olympics competitors; no fee. For more information, call 703-228-0955.
Music Appreciation. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1 p.m. to discuss Degenerate Music. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, 703-228-4403.
Book Group. The book discussion group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 11 a.m. to discuss, “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose,” by Eckart Tolle. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-4403.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk in the National Cathedral area, D.C., 10 a.m. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Fast Walkers. A fast paced walking group for adults 55+ will meet 9 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Holiday Party. Holiday Pizza Party for adults 55+, noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Register by Dec. 3; space is limited. Entertainment by the Arlingtones. Cost is $6. For more details and to register, call 703-228-5722.
Music Group. Informal group of adults 55+ who enjoy The Oldies music, to meet 10:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Computer Classes. Computer classes for adults 55+ available through Cyberseniors/Cyberteens program at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Five different four hour courses, $20 each. Call 10 a.m. – noon for more information, 703-228-0555.
Card Games. Duplicate bridge games for adults 55+, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Madison Community Center. Cost is $4.50. Call Anne Gress for information, 703-243-7714.
Sunday/Dec. 7
Music Performance. 7 p.m. at Levine School of Music, 1125 N. Patrick Henry Drive. Free. For information, call 703-237-5655 or e-mail, jpeters@levineschool.org.
Monday/Dec. 8
Wreath Workshop. Living wreath workshop for adults 55+, conducted by Northern Virginia Master Gardeners, Joanne Hutton and Carol Rosen, 10 a.m. – noon, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Register by Dec. 5, 703-228-4403. Free.
Support Group. Weight loss support group, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), will meet 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Newcomers welcome. For details, call, 703-228-0555.
Language. Dr. Merton Bland, linguist, will conduct English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults 55+, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Big Brain Academy. Adults 55+ are invited to enroll in Lee Senior Center’s Big Brain Academy, 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Space is limited to eight players who will participate in numerous mini-Nintendo Wii games to improve mental skills. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Scrabble. Scrabble games for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. All levels of players welcome. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Chess. Chess for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Madison Community Center, 3821 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Newcomers welcome; coaching available. Free. Details, call 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Cardio exercise equipment available for exclusive use by adults 55+ at Langston-Brown Senior Center’s weight room, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Certified fitness professionals onsite to assist with machines and weights. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. For more information, call 703-228-4745.
Drop-in Exercise. Drop-in seated exercise class for adults 55+, taught by Linda Bell, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class. For more information, call 703-228-0555.
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will walk in Fairview Park, Falls Church, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Wii Playing. Nintendo Wii sports games for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Call for more information, 703-228-5321.
Bingo. Bingo for adults 55+, 1 – 3 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. $2 per card; newcomers welcome. For details, call 703-228-4403.
Card Games. Social bridge games for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. No fee; newcomers welcome. For information, call 703-228-5722.
Games. Mah Jongg games for adults 55+, 10 a.m., American style, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., American and Chinese styles, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5722 (AH).
Tuesday/Dec. 9
Legal Services. Attorneys from Legal Services of Northern Virginia will be available to meet one-on-one with seniors, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N, Culpeper St. and 1-3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Free. To schedule appointment, call 703-228-5321 (L-B), 703-228-0555 (Lee).
Trip. Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Md., is the destination of seniors. Cost is $10 (lunch at National Harbor not included). Registration and photo ID required. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Technology Workshop. Workshop on basic steps in using digital cameras for adults 55+, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Bring camera and questions. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Exercise. Fun exercise class for adults 55+ with modern approach to low impact aerobics, 9:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Register, 703-228-5722.
Weight Training. Weight machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical machines, rowing machines and certified instructors available, exclusively for adults 55+, 7– 11 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Details, 703-228-4745.
Exercise Class. Full fitness exercise class for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center. Good for beginners; drop-in; $3.50 per class. Details, 703-228-0555.
Walking. Indoor walking group for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Book Club. The book club at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1:30 p.m., to discuss, “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” by David Sedaris. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Bingo. Bi-lingual bingo for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Cost is $1 per card; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Making Greens. Annual Making of the Greens at Lee Senior Center, 11:15 a.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Lee supplies the greens; attendees should bring containers, candles, accessories. Cost is $1. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Holiday Music. Holiday concert featuring Big Band music by Swing Set, 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Register, 703-228-4403.
Wednesday/Dec. 10
Trip and Lunch. The House of the Temple, headquarters building of the Scottish Rite, will host seniors followed by lunch at the Sequoia-Georgetown Restaurant. Cost is $48. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Food Drive. Lee Senior Center is conducting a food drive during December for Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. For more information, call 703-228-0555. Free parking.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will walk from Ft. Hunt to Mt. Vernon, 9:30 a.m. Newcomers welcome; cost is $3 for transportation to walking site. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Video Games. Lee Senior Center is a Nintendo Wii sports and games site for adults 55+ with virtual games in bowling, tennis, golf, baseball, boxing and table tennis, 1–3 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Card Making. Card making class for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Supplies provided; no experience needed, $5 fee; space is limited. Call early to register, 703-228-5722.
Dining Club. Dining Out Club for adults 55+ meets monthly for lunch or dinner 10 a.m. – noon, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. 703-228-0555.
Health Group. Hearing loss support group for adults 55+ will meet 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Thursday/Dec. 11
Health Talk. Keeping aging skin healthy will be discussed 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Program presented by Margie Cockrill, R.N. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Volunteer. Volunteer opportunities in Arlington public schools will be discussed with adults 55+, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Guest speaker, Kim Durand, volunteer coordinator, APS. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-0955.
Woodcarvers. The Lee Woodcarvers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will meet 1 p.m., for a friendly, open workshop. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for more information, 703-228-0555.
Holiday Ornament Making. Parks naturalist Jennifer Soles will conduct a workshop on creating holiday ornaments and decorations inspired by nature and animals, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Space is limited; register early by calling 703-228-0955.
Friday/Dec. 12
Comedy. Aurora Hills Senior Center’s Comedy Club featuring video and audio selections of classic comedy shows, 10:30 a.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Program conducted by comedy book author Mike Bloom. No fee; newcomers welcome Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Holiday Luncheon. Winter Holiday Luncheon for adults 55+, noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Musical entertainment by Milton Nelson. Cost is $6; newcomers welcome. Register by Dec. 10 by calling 703-228-5722. Items appreciated for Doorways, a shelter for women and their families.
Computer Course. Cyberseniors/Cyberteens offers short computer courses for adults 55+ with the assistance of teenagers 10 a.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Five four hours courses, $20 each for textbook. For more information, call 703-228-6425.
Walkers. The Botanic Gardens, D.C. are the destination of the Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, 10 a.m. Newcomers welcome; cost is $2. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Fast Walkers. The Fast Forwards, Aurora Hills Senior Center’s fast paced walking group will meet 9 a.m., 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 1 p.m., to discuss Austrian operetta composer, Franz Lehar. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-4403.
Saturday/Dec. 13
Exercise. Open Tai Chi practice for adults 55+, 9 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Free. No instructor onsite. For details, call 703-228-4403.
Holiday Trip. Gunston Hall, George Mason’s mansion, Mason Neck, Va., will welcome seniors to its Plantation Christmas and holiday buffet. Cost is $56. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Monday/Dec. 15
Holiday Concert. Free holiday concert by Encore Chorale, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Boulevard. 301-261-5747 or e-mail Jeanne.Kelly@encorecreativity.org.
Tax Talk. Financial seminar for adults 55+ focusing on retirement income and tax-control strategies, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Armchair Art. Final in a four part series of armchair viewing of exhibits at D.C. art galleries, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. View and discuss, “Mary Cassatt, Friends and Family,” exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Cost is $5. Register, 703-228-5722.
Art Classes. Four two-hour oil painting classes for adults 55+ start 10 a.m. – noon, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Taught by Larry Isham; newcomers welcome. Cost is $24. For more information, call 703-228-0555.
Holiday Concert. The last in a series of free holiday concerts for adults 55+ will be held 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4403 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Features Christiana Drapkin Jazz Band. Newcomers welcome. Call early to register, 703-228-4403.
Shopping. Wal-Mart shopping marathon for adults 55+, Woodbridge. Chance to win $50 shopping spree. Cost is $12. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Exercise. Senior strength training exercise class followed by full fitness class and cardiovascular workout, 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Not for beginners. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Call for details, 703-228-4745.
Exercise Class. Seated exercise class for adults 55+, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is 3.50 per drop-in class taught by Linda Bell. For more information, call 703-228-0555.
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will walk in Gulf Branch Park, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Register, 703-228-0955.
Ice Skating. Exclusive day and time for senior (adults 55+) ice skaters, 8-9:15 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall, Arlington. Cost is $1 (includes skate rental). For details, call 703-228-4745.
Video Games. Nintendo Wii games and sports 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Drop-in for demonstration; free. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Games. Mah Jongg for adults 55+, 10 a.m., American style, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-5722.
Health Group. Weight loss support group , TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), will meet 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Language. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults 55+, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Taught by linguist, Dr. Merton Bland. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Games. Scrabble games for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Practice to compete in N. VA Senior Olympics. For more information, call 703-228-5722.
Games. Chess for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome; no fee. For more information, 703-228-0555.
Tuesday/Dec. 16
Music Performance. The Encore Chorale, 130 member singing group of adults 55+, will perform on the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center, 6 p.m. Free. For more information, call 703-228-301-261-5747 or e-mail Jeanne.Kelly@encorecreativity.org.
Language. English/Spanish dialogue to improve vocabularies and social conversations, for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-5321.
Brain Puzzles. Introductory class to solving Sudoku puzzles for adults 55+, 1– 3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Register early by calling, 703-228-0555. Space is limited. Free.
Weight Training. Adults 55+ can build muscle strength with free weights and weight machines, 7– 11 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Fitness instructor on site. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. For more information, call 703-228-4745.
Walking. Indoor walking group for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Games. Pickleball, similar to tennis with a short net, plastic paddles and balls, for adults 55+, 1– 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; instructor onsite. For more information, 703-228-0955.
Games. Volleyball for adults 55+, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. All levels of players welcome. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Holiday Concert. Free Holiday Concert by the multicultural singing group, Voices of Arlington, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Drop-in; free parking. For more information, call 703-228-0955.
Card Games. Friendly Wild Card Poker games, for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Beginners welcome. For information, call 703-228-0555.
Games. Table tennis for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – noon, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Club. Rubber Stamping Club for adults 55+ will meet 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $1; newcomers welcome. Call for more information, 703-228-0555.
Christmas Event. Christmas with Elvis, 1– 3 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Featuring Elvis impersonator, Randy Roe. Cost is $5. Register by Dec. 12 by calling 703-228-4403.
Talk. The importance of forgiveness will be discussed 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Guest speaker, senior adult specialist, Rachel Thompson. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Wednesday/Dec. 17
Card Games. Duplicate bridge games for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Cost is $4.50; newcomers welcome. For more information, call Anne Gress, 703-243-7714.
Walking. The Botanic Gardens, D.C., is the destination of the Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Holiday Tea. Lee Senior Center is hosting a Holiday Tea for adults 55+, 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Bring a plate of homemade cookies to share; musical entertainment with The Caroleers. Cost is $3. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Music Performance. Popular local musician and singer Fred Brooks will entertain seniors, 11 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-0955.
Thursday/Dec. 18
Trip. Christmas at Oatlands, Leesburg, Va., for adults 55+. Tour plus afternoon tea. Cost is $42. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Music Discussion. How music enriches lives will be discussed 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Guest speakers from Levine School of Music, Caryn Fraim and Tina Dove. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-0955.
Crafts. Craft workshop for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Make holiday banners; no experience needed. Free. Details, 703-228-5321.
Woodcarvers. The Lee Woodcarvers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will meet for an open workshop, 1– 3 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Brain Puzzles. Cranium crunches for adults 55+, 11:15 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Senior adult specialist Nancy Connors presents puzzles and games to challenge the brain and enhance memory. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Health Talk. Keeping aging skin healthy will be discussed, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Q&A with Margie Cockrill, R.N.; free. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Friday/Dec. 19
Music. George Mason Center for the Arts, Fairfax, will host seniors for a performance by the Vienna Boys Choir. Cost is $53. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Computer Class. Five four-hour computer courses for adults 55+ offered by Cyberseniors/Cybertenns program at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $20 each for textbooks. Call or drop-in, 10 a.m. – noon or call 703-228-6425.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk around the National Mall including the National Christmas tree, 10 a.m. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Fast Walkers. Fast paced walking group, adults 55+, will meet at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 9 a.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5722.
Book on Tape. Culpepper Garden Senior Center will host a listening session of Mary Higgins Clark’s suspenseful, “Silent Night,” 11 a.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Played in two parts, break at noon. Free. Register by Dec. 15 by calling 703-228-4403.
Reservation Deadline. Reservations needed for New Year’s Eve day celebration for adults 55+, to be held Wed., Dec. 31, 2– 4 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Sixteen-piece swing band, refreshments. Cost is $15. Call to sign up, 703-228-0955 or any senior center.
Saturday/Dec. 20
Theater Performance. Seniors will attend a performance of “Legally Blonde” at The Kennedy Center. Cost is $93. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Trip
Outside Excursions. 2008 overnight excursions for seniors through Arlington Senior Adult Travel include Oglebay Resort, “Festival of Lights,” Wheeling W.V., Dec. 9-12. Call for costs and details, 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
* 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.
* 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.
* 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. For more information and to obtain a survey, call 703-228-1795 or visit www.arlingtonva.us/mapp.
* The Arlington Agency on Aging has received a small grant to purchase fans to give to older Arlington residents (ages 60 and older) during the summer months. For information or to request an application, call 703-228-1700 or visit the Arlington Agency on Aging, located at 3033 Wilson Blvd. (seventh floor).
* Sports for Arlington seniors: tennis (Mon.-Fri.), volleyball (Tues.), ice skating (Mon.) and golf (Tues. & Thurs.) Call for more information, 703-228-4745.
*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.