Office of 55+ Programs
Department of Parks and Recreation
3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington, VA 22207 703-228-4747
Contact: Judy Massabny, jmassa@arlingtonva.us
55+ Programs are virtual. A 55+ Membership is required to attend ($20 annual fee). Learn more at parks.arlingtonva.us, search 55+ member. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
VIRTUAL AND OUTDOOR PROGRAMS
Movie discussion about “Rebeca,” Thursday, May 13, 3 p.m. Registration # 913402-37.
Travel discussion to focus on favorite meals and culinary treats from around the world, Thursday, May 13, 3 p.m. Registration # 913402-28.
Favorite desserts and memories, Friday, May 14, 3 p.m. Registration # 913501-07.
Explore the art of drawing with community arts programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Friday, May 14, 1 p.m. Hear about various techniques in charcoal, pencil and pastels. Registration # 913301-03.
Fast paced walking group, two to three mile loop, some hills, Friday, May 14, 9 a.m. Leave from Aurora Hills, 55+ Center, 735 S. 18th Street. Registration # 913201-07.
Early morning art activities with materials found at home, Monday, May 24, 7 a.m. Presented by community arts programmer, Jennifer Droblyen. Registration # 913301-08.
Tai Chi in the park with experienced volunteers, Monday, May 24, 10 a.m., Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Hayes Street. Registration # 913105-12.
Monday morning meet-up with fellow 55+ members, May 24, 10 a.m. Registration # 913801-19.
Genealogy 101, led by advanced researcher Eileen Bogdanoff, Tuesday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. Registration # 913400-21.
Yarn creations, crochet and knit with 55+ members, Wednesday, May 26, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center, 2121 N. Culpeper Street. Registration # 913703-24.
Acoustic Hour in the park, live music from the 50s to the present, Wednesday, May 26, 12:30 p.m., Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Highland Street. Registration # 913802-02.
Cold War intelligence in the skies. Scott Willey, senior docent National Air and Space Museum, will discuss the Cold War Aviation exhibit, Wednesday, May 26, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 913400-14.
Sudoku games, beginners and pros welcome, Thursday, May 27, 2 p.m. Registration # 913601-03.
Return of the cicadas, discover where they went, why they are back and more with Park Naturalist Ken Rosenthal, Thursday, May 27, 6 p.m. Registration # 913400-02.
Copy artworks seen in museum during 55+ Travel excursions, Thursday, May 27, 10 a.m. Registration # 913301-17.
Line dance in the park, watch the teacher demonstrate the steps, Friday, May 28, 10 a.m. Easy for beginners, partner not needed. Registration # 913701-11.
Virtual scavenger hunt, Friday, May 28, 3 p.m. Registration # 913601-12.
Just beneath the surface of works by three artists, presented by community arts programmer and artist Jim Halloran, Friday, May 28, 10 a.m. Includes short demonstration of an artist’s specific process. Registration # 913302-06.
Fast paced walking group, two to three mile loop, some hills, Friday, May 28, 9 a.m. Leave from Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 735 S. 18th Street. Registration # 913201-09.