“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.
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.
Time capsule party, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2 – 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring items for a personal time capsule and one for the Center’s capsule. Registration # 911899-03.
Making the most of Medicare open enrollment, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Meet representatives from Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP). Learn how to use the Medicare Planfinder and other tools for maximum savings. To register, email, Medicarehelp@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-1725.
How to arrange floral centerpieces for the holidays, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Demonstrations by expert floral designers from Rock Spring Garden Club. Registration # 911401-03.
55+ Travel group will visit The Smithsonian Museum of American History, Wednesday, Oct. 25 to view exhibits, “Mirror, Mirror For Us All: Disney Parks and the American Narrative Experience” and “De Ultima Hora: Latinas Report Breaking News”. Cost $9, Arlington resident; $11, non-resident. Registration # 902310-06.
Local history discussion topic, the best bakery in Arlington, Wednesday, Oct 25, 10 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911402-05.
Smart money management presented by Sallie Wiley, career counselor, Thursday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911404-08; repeated Friday, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m., registration # 911404-09.
World-wide history discussion group to meet Thursday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m., virtual. Led by Dwight Rodgers from Encore Learning. Registration # 911402-10.
Writing the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, pre-recorded Supreme Court Historical Society lecture by Georgetown University law professor John Mikhail who discusses Founding Father James Wilson’s important role, Thursday, Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m., virtual. Registration # 911400-19.
Stroke prevention and management session with Christine Crawford, certified brain injury specialist, Friday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911500-04.
Beneath the surface and behind the scenes of three artists, Friday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m., virtual. Presented by Community Arts Programmer Jim Halloran. Registration # 911302-05.
Coffee House Live! An evening with the musical group DEMZ, Friday, Oct. 27, 7 - 9 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Enjoy music from the 60s and 70s. All ages welcome, 55+ Pass not required. Registration
# 911301-08.
Halloween evening social, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Spooky games, ice breakers, candy and fun. Costumes are welcome. Registration # 911890-03.
Spooky trivia, ghoulish snacks and frightfully good coffee, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Dress in costumes for a special treat. Registration # 911890-02.
Is your jewelry box a treasure chest? Jamie Grosso, certified gemologist with JG Jewelry and Estates LLC, will discuss how items are valued and options to sell, Wednesday, Nov. 1, Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Bring one item for a free evaluation. Registration # 911400-13.
Opera appreciation group to hear musical selections from “Jenufa” by Leos Janacek, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Ceccheti. Registration # 911300-05.
Piano lounge and sing-along with Valerie Welsh, Broadway and movie musical hits, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911304-12.
Name that Song and sing-along, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Registration # 911304-14.
Dealing effectively with change, presented by Sallie Wiley, career counselor, Thursday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911500-08; repeated Friday, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m., registration # 911500-09.
Learn about Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Thursday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Presented by Meredith MacKay, LSNV managing attorney. Registration # 911400-04.
History discussion group led by Dwight Rodgers from Encore Learning, Thursday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m., virtual.Focusing on cultural, economic, artistic and political history. Registration # 911402-11.
Name that Tune led by musician Carl Gold, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Songs from 1950s through 1970s. Prizes awarded to winning team. Registration # 911304-15.
Trivia games, Thursday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911600-12.
Intergenerational story time, seniors reading to children, Friday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Books provided by Aurora Hills Library. Registration # 911301-11. If interested in becoming a reader, call 55+ Center Director Lila Paig at 703-228-5722.