55+ Programs are virtual, indoors at 55+ Centers 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.
Monday morning meet-up with fellow 55+ members, general conversation, BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee), Feb. 14, Feb. 21 and 28, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop in.
Open art studio for artists to work at their own pace, no instruction, share ideas with other artists, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop in.
Documentary discussion, “Presidents Truman to Ford,” Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1 p.m. Registration #912402-03.
Estate planning beyond wills and trusts with Elder Law Attorney Ed Zetlin, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. Registration # 912404-02.
Movies and critics, discussion to follow showing of “Just Mercy,” Thursday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 912804-03.
Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids demonstration by audiologist Dr. Amy Bernstein, Lesner Hearing Center, Thursday, Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 912500-12.
Library of Virginia’s genealogy series continues with how to search marriage records, Thursday Feb. 17, 3 p.m. Registration # 912400-14.
Line dance, easy for beginners, Thursday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center; Friday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Drop in.
Acoustic Hour, live music by Carl Gold, Friday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912301-04.
Movie matinee, “The Big Sick,” Friday, Feb. 18, 2:30 p.m., Lubber Run Community Center. Registration # 912804-01.
Fast paced walking group walks a two to five mile loop, including some hills, leaving from Aurora Hills 55+ Center, Friday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m. Drop in.
Happiness 101, tips on how to keep smiling, presented by Paul Singh, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m., Arlington Mill
55+ Center. Registration # 912500-07.
What’s on my plate? Build healthy eating habits, one goal at a time, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m., Lubber
Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912501-04.
Resolving to downsize, how to get started, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center.
Presented by brokers from NoVa House and Home. Registration # 912404-04.
Intro to line dancing, basic steps, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Drop in.
Youthful movement dance helps to improve balance, strengthen core, low impact, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop in.
Library of Virginia’s genealogy series concludes with how to research probate records and wills, Thursday, Feb. 24, 3 p.m. Registration # 912400-15.
The story behind the GEICO caveman, Thursday, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m. Presented by Pat Dubin, GEICO’s then creative director. Registration # 912400-22.
Discover the life, legacy and world of Selena Norris Gray, formerly enslaved housekeeper of Arlington House who saved treasured heirlooms of George and Martha Washington, Park historian John McNair presents program Thursday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Registration # 912400-32.
Airbnb tips on setting up an account, the booking process and guest etiquette, Thursday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912403-03.
55+ social art swap, bring a piece to swap or create a piece onsite, Thursday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 912300-05.
Techniques of three famous and not-so-famous artists revealed by community arts programmer Jim Halloran, Friday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. Registration # 912302-06.
Fall prevention and home safety tips, Friday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912502-03.
Winter sowing for outdoor gardens to get early blooms, Monday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m. Registration
# 912401-05.
Short story reading and discussion of “Charles” by Shirley Jackson, Monday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m.
Registration # 912300-10.
Secrets of famous artists including techniques, Monday, Feb, 28, 10:30 a.m. Registration # 912302-09.
Morning meetup with fellow 55+ members, casual conversation, BYOC (bring your own coffee), Monday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop in.
Book club members to discuss, “There is Nothing for You Here” by Fiona Hill, Tuesday, Mar. 1, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop in.
Shutterfly digital photo book workshop, hands-on session, Tuesday, Mar. 1, 11 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration #913403-01.
Documentary discussion, “Rick Steves on the Story of Fascism” (2019), Wednesday, Mar. 2, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 913402-01.
Local history group to discuss Arlington’s senior (55+) centers, Wednesday, Mar. 2, 1:30 p.m.
Registration # 913402-13.
Opera appreciation, musical selections, professional commentary, featuring “Die Fledermaus” by Strauss, Wednesday, Mar. 2, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913300-02.
Guided tour of the new National Museum of the U.S. Army at Ft. Belvoir, Wednesday, Mar. 2, $14. Bus leaves 8:40 a.m. from Madison Community Center and 9 a.m. from Gunston Community Center. Masks required. Return 4 p.m.
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL), 22 classes, begin Thursday, Mar. 3, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Improve balance, mobility and flexibility. Registration # 913502-01.
Spellbinders, volunteer storytellers, Friday, Mar. 4, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Newcomers welcome. Registration # 913301-09,
Explore drawing, no experience necessary, materials provided, Friday, Mar. 4, 1 p.m., Aurora
Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 913303-01.
Just Play’n Country, traditional mountain music with roots in Irish, folk and blues, Friday, Mar. 4, 1 p.m., Madison Community Center. Drop in.
Test a new social App for seniors, presented by WISE Cities, easy to use, Saturday, Mar. 5, 2 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913403-02.
Glencarlyn Park walk, leisurely paced, visit difference habitats, paved trail, guided by a park naturalist, Saturday, Mar. 5, 3 p.m. Registration # 913106-14.