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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.
Wednesday/Nov. 26
Bridge. Duplicate bridge games for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $4.50; newcomers welcome. Call Anne Gress, 703-243-7714 for more information.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will walk in Hidden Pond Nature Park, Springfield, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., 703-228-4403.
Art. Art instructor Blanche Kirchner will begin oil painting classes for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – noon, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Some familiarity with painting medium required. Cost is $24 for four two-hour sessions. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Thursday/Nov. 27
Thanksgiving.
Trip and Dinner. “Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant,” Frederick, MD, is the destination of adults 55+, for a Thanksgiving buffet dinner. Cost is $65. Call Arlington Senior Adult travel, 703-228-4749, Registration required..
Friday/Nov. 28
Fast Walkers. The Fast Forwards, a fast-paced walking group for adults 55+, will meet at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 9 a.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Monday/Dec. 1
Tour. Seniors will tour the National Museum of Health and Medicine of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology on the campus of the Walter Reed Medical Center. Cost is $9. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Language. Dr. Merton Bland, linguist, teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults 55+, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Games. Chess for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Players of all levels welcome. No fee. For more information, call 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Seated exercise classes for adults 55+, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Drop-in; $3.50 per class. Details, 703-228-0555.
Tai Chi. Open Tai Chi practices for adults 55+, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. No instructor onsite; free. For more information, 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will walk in Ft. Hunt Park, Alexandria, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Armchair Tour. Armchair tour at Aurora Hills Senior Center of the Christo and Jeanne Claude exhibit at The Phillips Collection, D.C., 1 p.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $5; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Card Games. Friendly poker games for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5722.
Health Group. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weight loss support group, will meet 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Details, 703-228-0555.
Tuesday/Dec. 2
Gift Talk. How and which electronic gadgets to buy as gifts will be discussed 7 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. For more information, call 703-228-0955.
Language Conversation. Improve English/Spanish social conversation, classes for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-5321.
Wii Fit. Wii Fit training for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Four training modes include Yoga, strength training, aerobics and balance games. Free. Call early to register, 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Exercise classes for adults 55+ with modern approach and fun music, 9:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Improve flexibility, strength and balance. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Table Games. Table tennis for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.
Holiday Music. Holiday Concert series for adults 55+ begins 2 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center with the Celebration Singers, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Live Christmas music; light refreshments. Free. Register early by calling 703-228-4403.
Wednesday/Dec. 3
Games. Duplicate bridge games for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $4.50. Call Anne Gress, 703-243-7714 for information.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will walk in Old Town Alexandria, 9:30 a.m. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $3 for transportation to and from walking site; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-4403.
Art Class. Oil painting classes for adults 55+ begin 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Taught by Larry Isham; cost is $24 for four two sessions. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Video Game. Wii sports and game day for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Music Performance. Local pianist Jerry Fastrup will entertain seniors, 11 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0955.
Hearts Club. The Happy Hearts social club for adults 55+ will meet 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
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.
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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.