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.
Fighting invasive plants in winter, join Arlington Regional Master Naturalists for a discussion about recognizing and getting rid of invasive plants along with harmful insects and pathogens, Monday, Jan. 13, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center, registration # 912400-28 and repeated Wednesday, Jan. 15, 5 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, registration # 912400-29.
Paint along with a Community Arts Programmer as they present a detailed step-by-step painting demonstration. Monday, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912303-02.
“Collecting Memories: Treasures” exhibit at the Library of Congress, D.C., is on the agenda for the 55+ Travel group, Tuesday, Jan. 14. Cost $11, Arlington resident; $13, non-resident. Registration # 902401-06.
AARP HomeFit workshop provides info on which home modifications are needed to stay in the home, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55 + Center. Presented by AARP speakers, Bob Eiffert and Jane King. Registration # 912404-01.
An Hour of Ellington, pianist Ken Schellenberg and bassist Chris Borsch will perform a set of songs from Duke Ellington’s career, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912301-04.
Arlington Senior Golf Club members to hold first 2025 meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop-in. Club members play 26 Northern Virginia courses April through October. For more information, check the website at arlingtonseniorgolfclub.org.
Estate planning documents needed to organize an estate, presented by Elder Law Attorney Ed Zetlin, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912404-02.
Live well with diabetes, presented by a registered dietician from Virginia Hospital Center, Thursday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Topics will include meal planning, portion control, physical activity and monitoring blood sugar. Registration # 912500-04.
The spread of invasive species from plants and animals to microscopic bacteria and their local and global impact will be discussed with an Arlington Park Naturalist, Thursday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912400-30.
Care of houseplants, presented by Lynn Berry, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener, Thursday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 912401-01
Artist Cookbook, learn recipes for art materials made from household items, Thursday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m., virtual. Presented by Community Ats Programmer Jennifer Droblyen. Registration # 912302-11.
Just beneath the surface, learn the context and history of three artists, presented by Community Arts Programmer Jim Halloran, Friday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m., virtual. Includes a short demonstration of an artist’s specific process with discussion to follow. Registration # 912302-07.
Winter piano lounge with pianist Valerie Welsh, Friday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912301-06.
Genealogy 101, learn to use primary sources, grave sites, family records, DNA services and more, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Led by experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff.
Registration # 912402-02.
Opera appreciation offered by 55+ volunteer George Cecchetti who sets the stage for each opera including the story line and background on the composer. January’s opera is “Rigoletto” by Giuseppe Verdi, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912300-04.
55+ Travel group go shopping for essentials at Walmart in Sterling, VA and then explore the Dulles Town Center for more shopping and dining, Wednesday, Jan. 22. Cost $15, Arlington resident; $17, non-resident. Registration # 902401-07.
Movie matinee, “The World’s Fastest Indian”, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912804-05.
Learn about Arlington’s rich history provided by Ashley Gomez, Director, Lubber Run 55+ Center, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1:30 p.m. For monthly topics email, agomez@arlingtonva.us. Registration # 912402-07.
Advance care planning, two-part series beginning Wednesday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m. focusing first on planning an advance directive. For your health care. Part 2, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m., opportunity to meet one-on-one with a certified volunteer. Both sessions will be held at Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Participants must attend the first session to participate in the second. Registration # 912404-03.
Virginia After the Civil War, a compelling presentation by Outreach Specialist Peter North at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, Thursday, Jan. 23, 3 p.m., virtual. Registration # 912400-18.
Virtual presentation of the country of Peru, Thursday, Jan. 23, 1 p.m. Part of a series of Central American countries presented by Ashley Gomez, Director, Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-39.
Old-time and string band jam, join volunteer Fred Winter (co-founder of New York City’s Old Time Music Project) for an open jam, Thursday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring your banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin or dulcimer. All skill levels welcome. Registration # 912304-19.
NASA’s shuttle program from its inception to conclusion, Friday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Presented by George Cecchetti, a former Kennedy Space Center employee. Registration # 912400-33.
55+ Travel group will visit the National Law Enforcement Museum in D.C., Saturday, Jan. 25. The most interactive museum in D.C., 300 years of history, 25,000 artifacts. Cost $36, Arlington resident; $40, non-resident. Feel free to bring lunch or enjoy a snack from the museum’s café. Registration # 902401-08.