55+ Programs are virtual and outdoors. A 55+ Membership is required to participate ($20 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
55+ Programs
Movies and Critics group to review and discuss, “Cruella,” Thursday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Registration # 911704-2.
Prague, one of the world’s most haunted cities, Thursday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center, 2121 N. Culpeper Street. Presented by Michele Patrick, author of “Haunted Prague: Stories of Spirits,
Sorcerers and Supernatural.” Registration # 911400-29.
Virtual tour of the new Lucy Burns museum, led by director Laura McKie, Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street, Thursday, Oct. 28, 1:30 p.m., registration # 911400-35 also view from home at 1:30 p.m., registration # 911400-36.
Social art swap, create a piece onsite or bring a finished piece, trade and network with other artists, Thursday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Registration # 911300-4.
Virtual painting projects with community arts programmers, Thursday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. Registration # 911301-16.
Rubber stampers workshop, suitable for experienced card crafters familiar with die-cut and embossing machines, Thursday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. Newcomers welcome. Drop-in, no need to register.
Sudoku games, share techniques and skills, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m. Registration # 911601-7. Also 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Drop-in, no need to register.
The Sunshine Gang musicians will entertain Friday, Oct. 29, 1 -3 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Drop-in, no need to register.
Learn how to ride the ART bus, where it goes and when, Monday, Nov. 1, 11a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented in English and Spanish. Registration # 911404-3.
Aurora Hills book club members to discuss “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown, Monday, Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 735 S. 18th Street. Drop-in; no need to register.
Current events discussion, local and world news, informal, Monday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 911402-15.
Learn to play Mexican Train Dominoes, easy to learn, Monday, Nov. 1, 1:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Drop-in, no need to register.
Travel tips online, how to save money, Monday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, Registration # 911400-37.
55+ Book Club members will discuss “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison” by Piper Kerman, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center, 2121 N. Culpeper Street. Drop-in; no need to register.
Rock music legends who hit it big with only one song, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 911400-10.
55+ Travel Guru Fran Deluca to share experiences in Cuba, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 911400-38.
Getting a home ready to sell, step-by-step tips, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration #911404-5.
Local history discussion to focus on Lee Heights Shopping Center, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Drop-in; no need to register.
Travel trivia, Thursday, Nov. 4, 11a.m. Registration # 911601-3
English conversation and culture, Thursday, Nov. 4, 9:45 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Registration # 911650-4.
Cold war intelligence in the skies, presented by Scott Willey, senior docent, National Air and Space Museum, Thursday, Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 911400-40.
Library of Virginia’s genealogy series features Organizational Records, Thursday, Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Presented by community outreach specialist Ashley Ramey. Registration # 911400-41.
Matinee cabaret, Broadway and movie musicals performed by Julianne Corley, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m., Auroral Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 911802-9.
Arlington Spellbinders, a group of volunteer storytellers, monthly meeting, Friday, Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911300-6.
“The Virginia Plan” author Bob Gillette presents the story of how William Thalhimer saved dozens of teens from perishing in the Holocaust, Monday, Nov. 8,1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Registration # 911400-42. Or virtual, 911400-43.
Healthy-ish Happy Hour ideas from Kristin McGill, registered dietician, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Registration # 911500-17.
Acoustic Café, music from the 50s to the present, Tuesday, Nov.9, 7 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Registration # 911802-3.
History roundtable topic, the impact of famous leaders, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 11:15 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center 300 N. Park Drive. Drop in, no need to register.
Pinterest 101, how to get started demonstration by Amy Collins, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Registration # 911403-7.
Ukulele class, basic strumming, taught by Sandy O’Shea, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 4:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Registration # 911702-4.
Meaningful volunteer opportunities, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 735 S. 18th Street. Registration # 911400-5
Care of houseplants, presented by Master Gardener Lynn Pelkey, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center, 2121 N. Culpeper Street. Registration # 911401-1.
Genealogy discussion group shares techniques and discoveries, led by Susan J. Court, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 3 p.m. Registration # 911402-6.
The study of words and the history of the English language, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Drop in; no need to register.
Smart home capabilities described by Tech Guru Nick Englund, basic introduction of home automation devices, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Registration # 911403-08.
Introduction to line dancing, easy for beginners, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 735 S. 18th Street. Drop in; no need to register.
Honoring Virginia’s officially recognized Native American tribes, Friday, Nov. 12 1:30 p.m. Presented by Shane Begay, North American Indian History Council. Registration # 911400-45.
Explore drawing and painting techniques with community arts programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Friday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie Street. Registration # 911301-9 (drawing). Registration # 911301-11 (painting).
55+ Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, Nov. 13, 1-3 p.m., outdoors, Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street. Local artists from the 55+ age group display their works. Open to the public. Rain date Saturday, Nov. 20. For more information, email, sashton@arlingtonva.us.