“Flourishing After 55”
Office of 55+ Programs
Department of Parks and Recreation
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 703-228-4747
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers, unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate (starting at a $20 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Registration for 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, is open, online only at
www.nvso.us. Registration fee $20 for unlimited events. For more information, email, nvso1982@gmail.com.
Woodcarvers meet to enjoy camaraderie, share carving techniques, Thursday, July 27, 1-4 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Some tools available; members of the group can provide instruction. Drop-in.
Movie night to see “Downton Abbey: A New Era” (2022) (PG), Thursday, July 27, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914804-13.
Arlington Mill 55+ Center’s walking group to meet Thursday, July 27, 9 a.m. for a walk along the W&OD and Four Mile Run trails. Drop-in.
Friday matinee, “Women Talking” (2022) (PG-13), July 28, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914804-03.
Online 55+ registration tips taught by members of the Langston-Brown 55+ Center Advisory Committee, Friday, July 28, 11 a.m. Registration # 914400-01.
Aurora Hills 55+ Center book club will discuss “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams, Monday, July 31,
11:30 a.m. Drop-in.
Absolute beginner’s pickleball in a judgement-free zone, Monday, July 31, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center.
Limited paddles and balls available. Drop-in.
Learn the signs of a stroke, when to call 911 and other life-savings information, Tuesday, Aug. 1,
11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by Northern Virginia EMS Council’s Stroke Smart Coordinator Margaret Probst. Registration # 914500-04.
Rummikub, original rummy tile-based game combining elements of gin rummy and Mah Jongg, Monday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Practice for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in September.
Croquet outdoors at Walter Reed 55+ Center, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m. Practice for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in September.
Introduction to ukulele, no experience required, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 4 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center, registration # 914304-05. Taught by Sandy O’Shea.
Pick-up game of basketball, full court press, all skill levels welcome, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Canasta, easy to learn card game, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Practice for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in September.
Opera appreciation group to hear musical selections from “Iphigenie en Tauride” by C.W. Gluck, with professional commentary by George Cecchetti Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914300-05.
Scrabble games, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center, drop-in; Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in. Practice for competition in Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.
Trivia buffs meet for games, Thursday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 914600-22.
55+ Travel group will travel to Annapolis for an Anchors Aweigh Music Tour at the U.S. Naval Academy, Thursday, Aug. 3. Guided tour plus a summer recital by the U.S. Navy Academy Band. Must have a valid unexpired photo ID card or passport. Cost $22, Arlington resident; $25, non-resident. Registration # 902308-01.
Continuum of care presentation on home care, assisted living, skilled nursing and more including services and costs, presented by a panel of professionals, Thursday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 914500-05.
History discussion group led by Dwight Rodgers from Encore Learning, Thursday, Aug. 3, 1 p.m., virtual.Registration # 914402-06.
Smart home overview of home automation devices such as Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home, Thursday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 914403-13.
Summer piano lounge featuring a live performance by renowned classical pianist Thomas Pandolfi, Friday, Aug. 4, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914301-07.
Arlington Spellbinders, volunteer storytellers, seeking new members, Friday, Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Memoir writing program led by experienced writer Mims Placke, Monday, Aug. 7, 10:15 a.m., Langston-
Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 914400-32.
Mexican train dominoes, Monday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center, drop-in. Practice
for 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in September.
Billiards and table tennis, Monday, Aug. 7 - Friday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center.
Drop-in. Practice for 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in September.
Evening bunco, a fun dice game of luck, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 6 – 8 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration
# 914600-20.
55+ volunteer Tom Curtis reminisces about hitchhiking around Central and South America, Tuesday,
Aug. 8, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 914400-17.
An in-depth discussion of inheritance issues including family heirlooms and pre-planning the recipients of
personal belongings, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Presented by Virginia
Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education Volunteers. Registration # 914404-04.
Current events discussion in Spanish, Thursday, Aug.10, virtual. Participants must have at least an intermediate
knowledge of Spanish. Led by Lubber Run 55+ Center Ashley Gomez Figueredo. Registration # 914402-13.
History discussion group led by Dwight Rodgers, Encore Learning, Thursday, Aug. 10, 1 p.m., virtual.
Topics include cultural, economic, artistic and political histories. Registration # 914402-07.
Movie matinee of “The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022) (R), Thursday, Aug. 10, 2 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center.
Registration # 914804-11.
Bilingual Bingo in English and Spanish, Thursday, Aug. 10, 3:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration
# 914600-11.
Beginner quilling, create raised images from coils of paper strips, Thursday, Aug. 10, 1:30 – 3 p.m. $18.
Supplies provided. Taught by Joni Leonardo. Registration # 914310-03.
Navigating the “55+ Guide,” published by the Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of 55+ Programs,
Friday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Volunteers will help in finding programs based on
personal interests plus the process of registering. Registration # 914400-32.
Cribbage, a classic yet challenging card game, Friday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center,
drop-in. Practice for 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in September.
Bingo at Aurora Hills 55+ Center, win prizes, Friday, Aug. 11, 1 p.m. Registration # 914600-15.