Senior Living
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.
A Year in the Life of a Box Turtle, presented by Arlington Park Naturalist Aide Leeanna Pletcher, Wednesday, April 23, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 913400-15.
Local history discussion about Arlington’s rich past, Wednesday, April 23, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913402-08.
Nature and Pie Walk with Arlington Regional Master Naturalist volunteer for a 1.5 mile walk through the Arlington Village neighborhood to the ACME Pie shop, Thursday, April 24, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 913106-31.
Understanding Vision Zero, a global initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries, Thursday, April 24, 3 p.m., virtual. Presented by Nate Graham, public engagement specialist, Arlington Transportation Division. Registration # 913400-05.
Plants and cuttings swap, Thursday, April 24, 3-4:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring some plants to trade with others and learn about new-to-you plants. Please ensure plants and cuttings are pest free and healthy. Registration # 913401-02.
Smartphone videography, maximize the use of your smartphone camera and learn more about apps for photography and editing, Thursday, April 24, 10 a.m., virtual. Presented by Nick Englund, DPR staff. Registration # 913403-03.
Explore Flowers and Pollinators, learn to identify common butterflies, share gardening tips, Friday, April 25, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by Arlington Park Naturalist Aide Leanna Pletcher. Registration # 913400-16.
55+ Travel group will experience the Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival, Saturday, April 26. A botanical haven where gardening enthusiasts, artisans and plant lovers converge. Cost $12, Arlington residents; $14, non-residents. Registration # 902504-10.
Annual Trash and Treasure Sale at Aurora Hills 55+ Center, Saturday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Items include decorative pieces, small appliances, games and toys, jewelry, craft supplies and more. Donations of items to sell accepted Wednesday, April 23 and Friday, April 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop-in. For more information, call 703-228-5722.
Coffee or Tea and Thee, Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 am., socialize with other 55+ friends at Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Aurora Hills Book Club will discuss “Birnam Wood” by Eleanor Catton, Monday, April 28, 11:30 a.m. Drop-in.
Yarn Crafters of Aurora Hills 55+ Center invite you for conversation while making hand-knit and crocheted items for Arlington charity organizations, supplies and instruction available, Monday, April 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Drop-in.
Audiobook Club led by Michiko Oyama, Shirlington Branch Public Library, Tuesday, April 29, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Participants will share thoughts about “What You Are Looking for is in the Library.” Registration # 913402-20.
Volleyball, all skill levels welcome, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center and Thursdays, 2 - 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Both are drop-in.
Foot care discussion with podiatrist Dr. Gregory Cardinal from Podiatrists in Motion, Tuesday, April 29, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Learn about foot health and hygiene treatments. Registration # 913500-08.
Give line dancing a try, learn the basics from 55+ volunteer Hanni Cordes, Wednesday, April 30, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Cardmaking workshop, beginners should come prepared with a pencil, ruler, scissors, glue sticks and a black ink pad for stamping. Thursday, May 1, 1 - 4 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Trivia, join us for a fun-filled trivia challenge, Thursday, May 1, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 913600-14.
Old Time and String Band Jam, Thursday, May 1, 5 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Open jam of Appalachian old-time (pre-bluegrass) and string band music. Bring your banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins and dulcimers. Registration # 913304-19.
Introduction to beginners line dancing class with 55+ volunteer Suzie Pratts, Fridays, Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Learn box step, quarter turn and grapevine. Drop-in.
Arlington Spellbinders, a group of folks who enjoy telling stories to listeners at schools, senior centers and other venues, Friday, May 2, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Just Play’n Country, bring your instrument, sing-along or just enjoy listening. Friday, May 2, 1-3 p.m., Madison Community Center. Drop-in.
Cribbage, a challenging card game yet easy to learn and play, Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Water walking and lap swimming to strengthen muscles at Long Bridge Aquatics Center, Mondays, 8-10 a.m., Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. No instruction provided. Long Bridge Aquatics Center membership required or pay daily admission fee. Located at 333 Long Bridge Drive. Drop-in.
Tai Chi practice with experienced volunteers, no instruction provided, Mondays, 2-2:45 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center; Tuesdays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center; Fridays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. All are drop-ins.
55+ Ice Skating, Mondays, 8:40 – 9:40 a.m., MedStar Capitals Iceplex, roof level parking at Ballston Quarter. $1 skate rental fee. Pre-registration required at www.medstarcapitalsiceplex.com, click on Senior Public Skate.
Play pickleball, 55+ Pass required at the following 55+ centers: Walter Reed, Mondays, 8:15 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 – 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:15 – 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Arlington Mill, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 – 3 p.m. Drop-ins.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Springo with lively music, a festive game of Bingo/Loteria, and win small prizes,
Monday, May 5, 1-3 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913899-07.
Billiards, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center Drop-in. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center.
Evening edition of Bunco, fun dice game, no experience required, Tuesday, May 6, 5-7 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 913600-11.
Langston-Brown 55+ Center’s book club will discuss “Abigail Adams” by Woody Holton, Tuesday, May 6, 1 p.m. Drop-in.
Introduction to the ukulele, Tuesday, May 6, 4 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Taught by volunteer Sandy O’Shea. Registration # 913304-05.
Volleyball, all skill levels, Tuesday, May 6, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Music appreciation group will explore the music of Ray Charles, Wednesday, May 7, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Presented by Cory Cox, 55+ Operations Supervisor. Registration # 913400-38.
Women’s drop-in basketball, Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Opera appreciation group to view a video of “Les Troyens”, a rarely performed epic opera by Hector Berlioz based on Virgil’s “Aeneid,” Wednesday, May 7, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 913300-05.
Off our Rockers, join the open rehearsal of this grown-up garage band, music from the 50s through the 70s, Wednesday, May 7, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Madison Community Center. Drop-in.
Explore the Spanish-Speaking World with Ashley Gomez, Lubber Run 55+ Center Director, Thursday, May 8, 1 p.m., virtual. Learn about Gibraltar where Spanish has a unique presence and cultural influence. Registration # 913400-26.
Beginner quilling, learn to create beautiful raised images from coils of paper strips using a few basic tools, Thursday, May 8, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Cost $18. Instructor Joni Leonardo. Registration # 913310-03.
Gulf Branch Stream Hike with Arlington Park Naturalist Gabby Hrycyshyn, Friday, May 9, 11 a.m., Gulf Branch Nature Center. Walk along uneven terrain and a few hills. Learn about plants and animals in the park. Registration # 913106-33.
Mother’s Day Music and Tea with live music by pianist Valerie Welsh plus assorted pastries and sweets, Friday, May 9, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Bring a picture of your mother, wife or children to display. Registration # 913899-08.