“Flourishing After 55”
Office of 55+ Programs
Department of Parks and Recreation
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
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.
The U.S. Army and the Trail of Tears, history of relocating the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma and its lasting impact, Thursday, Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m., virtual. Presented by Jen Dubina, National Museum of the U.S. Army. Registration # 911400-21.
How to assess retirement preparedness, Thursday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. Presented by Sallie Wiley, certified federal coach and career counselor. Registration # 911404-03. Repeated Friday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m., registration # 911404-04. Both at Lubber Run 55+ Center.
Learn how to use your phone or personal device to identify music heard in real time, Friday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Both iPhones and Androids will be discussed with Jennifer Weber, 55+ Center Director. Registration # 911403-04.
Step-by-step painting demonstration with Community Arts Programmers, Monday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m., virtual. Picture and supply list sent prior to class. Registration # 911303-15.
While Medicare can be complicated and confusing, Dr. Salama Freed, assistant professor of Health Policy and Management at George Washington University, will break it down, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911503-01.
History roundtable participants to discuss the impact of mandatory school systems, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 11:15 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911402-08.
Energy Bingo in English and Spanish, presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension Energy Masters, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Celebrate Energy Awareness Month and get tips on reducing energy and water bills. Registration # 911401-05.
The roles of executors, agents and trustees defined by Elder Law Attorney Ed Zetlin, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911404-05.
Introduction to the ins and outs of PayPal, Wednesday, Oct 11, 12 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez Figueredo. Registration # 911403-08.
Calico Cloggers will perform Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Repertoire includes traditional and modern clogging plus Irish and Canadian step dancing and more. Registration # 911301-01.
Beginner quilling class, Thursday, Oct. 12, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Learn how to create beautiful, raised images from paper coils. Supplies provided. Cost $18. Registration # 911310-05.
New, Spanish discussion group led by Ashley Gomez Figueredo, Lubber Run 55+ Center Director, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m. Participants must have an intermediate knowledge of Spanish. Discuss food, travel, current events and more. Registration # 911650-02.
Favorite music on vinyl records plus root beer floats, Thursday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911801-02. Bring records to share or just come to listen.
Movie matinee showing of “Living” (2022) (PG-13), Thursday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 911804-13.
Why get an appraisal of personal property is answered by experienced retired appraiser Jean Jackson, Thursday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911400-12.
U.S. diplomacy at work in the Afghanistan evacuation, Monday, Oct. 16, 1:30 p.m., virtual. Presented by George Sibley, retired foreign service officer. Registration # 911400-17.
Short story reading and discussion of “Hop-Frog” by Edgar Allen Poe, Monday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Story will be sent ahead of time. Registration # 911402-19 or virtual, registration # 911402-20.
National Black Poetry Day with local Black poets, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Be inspired by readings plus a Q&A to follow. Registration # 911400-26.
Interpreting health studies presented by Dr. Margaret Ulfors from the Institute of Brain Health and Dementia, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911400-30.
Genealogy 101, learn how to research family roots, share information and tools, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff. Registration # 911402-02.
Acoustic Café at Walter Reed 55+ Center to feature three acts including Brandon Lindley, blue grass player; Two Cities Trio, string prodigies and the Okays, harmonious Americana trio, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Open to all ages. Registration # 911301-03.
Pumpkin carving and painting, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Pumpkins and supplies provided. Registration # 911890-01.
Opera appreciation group to hear musical selection from “Andrea Chenier” by Umberto Giordano, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 911300-04.
Paint along with community arts programmers to recreate artwork on display at area museums, Thursday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911303-13.
Matinee movie showing of “The Little Mermaid” (2023) (PG), Thursday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 911804-10.
How to get your affairs in order presented by Sallie Wiley, certified federal coach, Thursday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Learn how to identify critical data and have everything readily available in one place. Registration # 911404-06. Repeated on Friday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m. Registration # 911404-07.
Artist Arthur B. Davies’ great-grandson, Mac Cosgrove-Davis, will discuss this mysterious and under-researched artist, Thursday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911302-03.
55+ Travel group will enjoy a traditional British Afternoon Tea at The Tea Cart at Old Water Street Inn, Winchester, VA, Friday, Oct. 20. Cost $74, Arlington resident; $86, non-resident. Registration # 902310-05.
Travel swap, trade recommendations with fellow 55+ friends using five slide Power Point or Google presentation, Friday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 9111801-05. More information, email jweber@arlingtonva.us.