“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.
Valentine’s Day afternoon soiree, enjoy sweet refreshments and listen to love songs performed by pianist
Valerie Welsh, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912890-10.
History roundtable participants will discuss the impact of unsuccessful rebellions, Wednesday, Feb. 14,
11:15 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912402-06.
Discussion of current events in Spanish impacting the Latino community, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Led by 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 912402-17. Must have at least intermediate knowledge of Spanish.
The study of words, the history of English and languages as a whole, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 100 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 912402-32 or virtual, registration # 912402-33.
Avoiding guardianship and conservatorship, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m., virtual. Presented by Elder Law
Attorney Ed Zetlin. Registration # 912404-05.
Open art studio for artists who work at their own pace in a collaborative space, Wednesday, Feb. 14 and Friday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop-in
Records and root beer floats, bring favorite music on vinyls or just show up to listen, Thursday, Feb. 15, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 5+ Center. Registration # 912801-02.
Canasta, easy to learn card game, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. -12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Prepare for hiking and camping, join outdoor enthusiast Carmen Shippy for important tips, Thursday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-20.
How to grow fruit trees in Arlington, presented by Urban Forest Manager Vincent Verweij, Thursday,
Feb. 15, 2 p.m. virtual. Registration # 912400-29.
Tips for capturing great video, presented by Video Production Manager Jeremy Carpel, Thursday, Feb. 15,
11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 912403-06 or virtual, registration # 912403-07.
Acoustic hour at Aurora Hills 55+ Center featuring the Rockin’ Chairs Band, Friday, Feb. 16, 1 p.m.
Registration # 912301-03.
Genealogy 101, led by experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Share information and research tools. Registration # 912402-03.
Introduction to the ukulele by instructor Sandy O’Shea, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center.
Limited ukuleles available. Registration # 912304-06.
Manatees off the coast of Virginia, Park Naturalist Rachel Joffey will discuss manatee biology, their migration plus other information, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m., virtual. Registration # 912400-25.
Navigating Medicare, presented by Dr.Salama Freed, assistant professor of health policy and management,
GWU, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Discussion includes enrollment options
and the latest changes. Registration # 912503-01.
Opera appreciation group to hear musical selections from “Macbeth” by Giuseppe Verdi, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 912300-07.
Piano lounge and sing-along with pianist Valerie Welsh focusing on love songs, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912304-17.
Cornhole practice, keep your skills sharp for 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics or just come and game, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 912205-02.
Paint and sip from your home while you recreate artworks on display at area museums with Community Arts Programmers Jim Halloran and Jennifer Droblyen, Thursday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912303-15.
Introduction to basic Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversational phrases, Thursday, Feb. 22, 12:30 p.m., virtual. Taught by 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 912650-06.
Navigating the 55+ Guide efficiently, sign up for one-on-one advice and questions answered Wednesday,
Feb. 21, 1:30–3 p.m., registration # 912400-37 or 3–4:30 p.m., registration # 912400-38. Both at Langston-Brown 55+ Center.
55+ Travel group to visit D.C.’s Textile Museum and its “Fights for Freedom” exhibit showcasing D.C.
figures and historical moments from anti-slavery campaigns to the Civil Rights movement, Friday,
Feb. 23. Cost $10, Arlington resident; $12, non-resident. Registration # 902402-07.
Get moving with Dance Bingo, fun game that combines cardio dancing with luck of the draw bingo, Friday, Feb. 23, 11:15 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 912600-06.
Movie matinee, “A Love Song” (2023) (PG), Friday, Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center.
Registration # 912804-07.
Just beneath the surface of three artists, learn their history and techniques, Friday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m., virtual.
Presented by Community Arts Programmer Jim Halloran. Registration # 912302-06.
Mood disorders and physical health, program provided by Emma Stapp from George Washington Institute
for Brain Health and dementia, Monday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration
#912500-07.
Scale down, a weight loss support group, Monday, Feb. 26, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center.
Drop-in.
Short story reading and discussion of “The Man Who Was Almost a Man” by Richard Wright, Monday,
Feb. 26, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center, registration # 912402-26 or virtual, 912402-27.
Aurora Hills 55+ Center book club participants will discuss “The Color of Water” by James McBride, Monday, Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m. Drop-in.
Secrets revealed of famous artists including secretive techniques, presented by Community Arts Programmer, Jennifer Droblyen, Monday, Feb. 26, virtual. Registration # 912392-09.
Getting a good night’s sleep strategies for developing better sleep habits, presented by Kate Chutuape, Virginia
Hospital Center, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912500-08.
It takes a village, hear Arlington Neighborhood Village’s director Wendy Zenker describe the village concept and ways to get involved, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m., via Zoom at Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 912400-01 or virtual, # 912400-02.
Escape Room, a team activity to solve a series of clues and puzzles in order to “escape”, Tuesday, Feb. 27,
7:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center, registration # 912600-02 or virtual, #912600-03.
55+ Travel group will visit the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir which encompasses the Regular Army, the Army Reserves and the Army National Guard, Wednesday, Feb. 28. Cost $11, Arlington resident; $13, non-resident. Registration # 902402-08.
Give line dancing a try, learn the basics prior to joining a beginners class, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 10:15 a.m.,
Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
How snakes and humans can co-exist, presented by Rachel Joffey, Park Naturalist at Gulf Branch Nature
Center, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-26.
Local history discussion, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration #912402-08.
Current events discussion in Spanish which are impacting the Latino community, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m., Lubber Run +55 Center. Facilitated by 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 912402-18.
Bilingual Trivia in English and Spanish, Thursday, Feb. 29, 3 p.m., virtual, registration # 912600-18.
Arlington’s Halls Hill, presented by lifelong resident Saundra Green who will recap the history of the neighborhood and her experiences, Thursday, Feb. 29, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-30.
Fortunes in the attic, find out by sending a photo of an item to sashton@arlingtonva.us prior to program,
Thursday, Feb. 29, 8:30 a.m., virtual, registration # 912400-10. Community Arts Programmer Jennifer
Droblyen will research the item plus explain how to identify authentic antiques.
Traveling with grandchildren, tips from Jacque Fallert, Road Scholar Ambassador Program, Thursday,
Feb. 29. 11:30 a.m. via Zoom at Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-17 or virtual,
# 912400-18.