Contact: Judy Massabny, jmassa@arlingtonva.us
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.
Line dance class, easy for beginners, no partner needed, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, drop in; Friday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center, drop in.
Movies and critics, interactive, watch the movie, discussion follows, “The Assistant” (2019), Thursday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 912804-02.
Library of Virginia’s genealogy series continues with legislative petitions, Thursday, Jan. 20, 3 p.m. Registration # 912400-12.
Long Bridge over the Potomac, presented by Patrick O’Neill, historian, Burke Historical Society, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 912400-23.
Woodcarvers group shares carving techniques, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m., Madison Community Center, Drop in; newcomers welcome.
Tai Chi practice, Taoist style, led by experienced practitioner, Friday, Jan. 21, 12:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop in.
Avoid gift card and cryptocurrency scams, presented by Tiffany Smedley, Federal Trade Commission, Friday, Jan. 21, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 912400-20.
Nature in Arlington, animals and ecology, presented by a naturalist from Long Branch Nature Center, Friday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-26.
Acoustic hour, live music by Ed Girovasi and Phil Rosen, Friday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m. Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912301-03.
Just Play’n Country, bring an instrument, sing along or just listen, Friday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m., Madison Community Center. Drop in.
Fast Forwards, fast paced walking club, two to four mile loop, some hills, Friday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m., meet at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Drop in.
Winter gardening presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners, Monday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m. Registration # 912401-04.
Short story reading and discussion of “Bullet in the Brain” by Tobias Wolff, Monday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m. Registration # 912300-09.
Art Walks from Monet to Georgia O’Keefe with art historian Joan Hart, Monday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m., 4 sessions, $24. Registration # 912300-06.
Recreating art masterpieces, two part program, Mondays, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912303-10.
Step by step painting demonstration, Monday, Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m. Registration # 912303-18.
Evergreen trees discussion with Park Naturalist Madeline Koenig, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. Registration # 912400-27.
Genealogy 101, led by experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912402-16.
Drop in basketball for 50+ age women, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, Bring white and dark shirts. Drop in.
Tai Chi practice, Taoist style, Wednesday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 28, 12:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop in.
Uber and Lyft, overview of ride sharing apps, presented by Tech enthusiast Nick Englund, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 912403-04.
Movie at Aurora Hills 55+ Center, “Downton Abbey” (2019), Wednesday, Jan. 26, 12:30 p.m. Registration # 912804-05.
Understanding osteoporosis, presented by Kate Chutaupe, Virginia Hospital Center, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. Registration # 912500-10.
Introduction to line dance, basic steps, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m., Aurora Hill 55+ Center. Drop in.
Library of Virginia’s genealogy series continues with researching clemency records, Thursday, Jan 27, 3 p.m. Registration # 912400-13.
It takes a village in Arlington, presented by Wendy Zenker, executive director, Arlington Neighborhood Village, Thursday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m. Registration # 912400-28.
Who was John M. Langston, presented by Saundra Brown, Langston Boulevard Alliance, Thursday, Jan. 27, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 912400-29.
Social art swap between 55+ members, Thursday, Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Details and registration # 912300-04.
Just beneath the surface of paintings by three famous artists, Friday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. Pre4sented by community arts programmer Jim Halloran. Registration # 912302-05
Salsa instruction for beginners, no partner needed, Friday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m., Aurora Hiss 55+ Center.Registration # 912802-01.
Arts & Crafts Show featuring works by members of the 55+ community, Saturday, Jan. 29. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 912899-02.