Greetings! I have received information about many interesting
activities offered by Arlington County for Senior Citizens (55 and
older). I have pasted the information below. If you know someone in
the neighborhood who would be interested and is not likely to have
signed up for the BMCA list serve on Topica, please pass on the
information.
I welcome your suggestions on how to best use the list serve on Topica,
to give you the information you want and need, while not becoming a
burden to your in-box. Please call me or e-mail be directly.
Regards,
Phil Klingelhofer
BMCA President
Ph-@cleancoalusa.org
(w) 703/302-1205, (h) 703/524-5438
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“Flourishing After 55”
Office of Senior Adult Programs
Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 703-228-4744
e-mail: Jma-@arlingtonva.us
TO: Civic Association Presidents/Newsletter Editors 7-09
FROM: Judy Massabny, 703-228-4721
SUBJECT: Senior activities in August 2009
Please share with seniors (55 years of age and older). They may
participate in all of the
following activities by registering with the Office of Senior Adult
Programs ($15 annual fee which includes a bi-monthly publication,
“Arlington County 55+ Guide.”) Applications available by calling
703-228-4744 or visiting a senior center. Additional senior information
may be found on the following website: www.arlingtonva.us click on
seniors. Members of the OSAP staff are available to speak at civic
association meetings.
Senior center locations:
Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St. (near Pentagon City) 22202 703-228-5722
Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-3 jal-@arlingtonva.us
Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. Pershing Dr. (off Geo. Mason Dr.) 22203
703-228-4403
Mon.-Fri., 9-3 cblu-@arlingtonva.us
Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St. (corner of Lee Hwy.) 22207
703-228-5321
Mon-Fri., 9-3 ema-@arlingtonva.us
Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy. (corner N. Lexington) 22207 703-228-0555
Mon.-Fri., 9-3 kobr-@arlingtonva.us
Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St. (off Walter Reed Dr. between Columbia
Pike & S. Glebe) 22204
Mon.-Fri., 9-3 703-228-0955 nurb-@arlingtonva.us
AUGUST 2009 TRIPS BY ARL. SENIOR ADULT TRAVEL, 703-228-4749
Sat., Aug. 1 The Virginia Bazaar, Ladysmith, VA, $9
Mon., Aug. 3 Williamsburg, VA, intergenerational, $99
Thurs., Aug. 6 Foster’s Clambakes, National Harbor, MD, $61
Fri., Aug. 7 Antique Row, Kensington, MD, $9
Thurs., Aug. 13 Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Paradise, PA, “Uncle Chick”, $84
Fri., Aug. 14 Folger Shakespeare Library Exhibit, D.C., $12
Sun., Aug. 16 Paddle Adventure, Pohick Bay Regional Park,
intergenerational, $32
Mon., Aug. 17 Natl. Museum of Women in the Arts, D.C., $20
Tues., Aug. 18 Fredericksburg Paddlewheeler, buffet lunch, $58
Sat., Aug. 22 Bartrams Garden & lunch, Philadelphia, PA, $84
Wed., Aug. 26 Historic Aquia Episcopal Church, lunch at Potomac Point
Winery, $59
Fri., Aug. 28 American Visionary Museum, Baltimore, MD, $17
Mon., Aug. 31 Miserly Monday, bargain stores, pizza, Falls Church, $12
NORTHERN VIRGINIA SENIOR OLYMPICS INFORMATION, 703-228-4721
Over 25 events, Sept. 12-23; registration deadline, Aug. 28; $10
includes one event
Check website for schedule, eligibility rules,
www.novaseniorolympics.com
AUGUST 2009 CALENDAR of EVENTS at Senior Centers (Highlights)
(No fee unless specified)
Mon., Aug. 3 Dressing dolls for the Salvation Army, 16” dolls provided;
outfits may be purchased or handmade. OSAP community service project.
Information, 703-228-4721.
Wed., Aug. 5 Benefits of massage, 11 a.m., Walter Reed
Wed., Aug. 12 25 free things to do, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills, register
703-228-5722
Thurs., Aug. 13 Update on shingles vaccine, 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown
Thurs., Aug. 13 Relating to adult children, 1 p.m., Walter Reed
Mon., Aug. 17 Blood pressure & glucose screenings, 10 a.m., Culpepper
Garden;
register, 703-228-4403.
Thurs., Aug. 20 Tools to make life easier, demo, 1 p.m., Walter Reed
Fri., Aug. 21 Arl. Police Dept. discusses personal safety, 10 a.m.,
Aurora Hills, register, 703-228-5722
Mon., Aug. 24 New to Retirement? Now What? 11 a.m., TJ Comm. Center;
register 703-228-4403
Thurs., Aug. 27 Let go that aching back. 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed
Thurs., Aug. 27 Hiring for home care, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden
Thurs., Aug. 27 What is a stroke? 10:30 a.m. (Span.), 11 a.m. (Engl.),
Langston-Brown
Thurs., Aug. 27 Look 10 years younger, facial exercises, 1 p.m., Walter
Reed, register, 703-228-0955
Additional activities listed in “Arlington County 55+ Guide”,
703-228-4721.
Call for a complimentary copy or go online. Go to the Arlington County
website, www.arlingtonva.us , and click “Seniors” under Services on the
home page.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Peer Transition Guide program for retirees to build connections through
a variety of opportunities and discussions. If you’re considering
volunteering, employment or seeking new, fun hobbies, contact Rachel
Thompson, transitions counselor at 703-228-4759 or email:
rthom-@arlingtonva.us.
All types of exercise classes and programs are offered at senior centers
including aerobics, pilates, tai chi, yoga, strength training,
flexibility, balance, walking clubs, water exercises, personal trainers
and weight rooms. Call for information, 703-228-4745.
Table tennis, 10 a.m.-noon, Walter Reed Senior Center. Group plays
Mon.-Fri.
Newcomers welcome with or without experience. No fee. Call for details,
703-228-0955.
Pickleball is available for adults in the mornings, Mon.-Fri., Thomas
Jefferson Community Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays (beginners), 1 p.m.,
Walter Reed Senior Center. Sport is similar to tennis with a low net,
paddle and plastic ball. No fee except annual registration of $15 with
Office of Senior Adult Programs. For more information, call
703-228-4745.
Volleyball for seniors every Tuesday, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 1:30
p.m. (practice),
2 p.m. (games). Great exercise; all level of players welcome. No fee.
Details, 703-228-4745.
Are you interested in golf, tennis, women’s basketball? If so, call
Jennifer Collins, Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-4745.
Ice skating, Mondays, 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m., seniors only, Kettler
Iceplex, Ballston Mall. Fee is $1 which includes skate rental. For
information call 703-228-4745.
Wii Sports & Games, Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown.
Join seniors at the Wisdom Works Connections Café, Thursdays,
1p.m.-2p.m., Walter Reed
Senior Center. Explore volunteer opportunities plus recreation,
learning and social connections.
Computers available. Free. Call for details, 703-228-4745.
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Chess club , Mondays, 9:30 a.m., discussion, 10:30 a.m., games, Madison
Senior Center.
No fee. Call for details, 703-228-4878.
Mah Jongg, Mondays, American style, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722;
Thursdays,
American and Chinese style, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown, 703-228-5321. No
fee.
Scrabble, Mondays, 10 a.m. – noon, Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722, Fridays,
10:15 a.m.- noon, coaching available. Call for details, Walter Reed ,
703-228-0955.
Bingo, Mondays and Fridays, 1 p.m., $3 for 4 cards, Culpepper Garden;
Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Langston-Brown, $1 card
Duplicate bridge, Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills; Fridays, 10:30
a.m., Madison Comm. Center; $4.50
Information, 703-243-7714.
Social bridge, Mondays, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722; Thursdays,
10 a.m., Culpepper Garden,
703-228-4403.
Wild Card Poker, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center,
703-228-0555.
Computer program, Cyberseniors/Cyberteens, five four hour classes, $20
each, Lee Senior Center,
703-228-0555
Classes in English as a Second Language (ESL) for seniors, are offered
at Langston-Brown Senior Center, every Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m..
No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Dining Out Clubs The Lunch group dines out on the first Thursday and
the dinner group dines on the second Wednesday of each month. Call for
details, 703-228-5285.
Music appreciation group meets every Friday, 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden
Senior Center
Friendly Crafters workshop, every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Culpepper
Garden Senior Center. Call for details, 703-228-4403. No fee.
Yarncrafters, Aurora Hills Senior Center, meets every Monday, 10:30
a.m.-2 p.m., to knit and crochet items for charities. Yarn and patterns
provided. Call for information, 703-228-5722.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weight loss support group, meets every
Monday, 9:30 a.m. a.m., Lee Senior Center. $24 annual dues includes
monthly newsletter. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
Oil and acrylic painting classes, taught by Larry Isham, Mondays, 10
a.m.- noon, Lee Senior Center and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – noon, Culpepper
Garden Senior Center; Wednesdays, taught by Blanche Kirchner, 10 a.m. –
noon, Walter Reed. Cost is $24 for four two hour classes. Call for
details, 703-228-4403.
Performing Arts Groups
Lee Jammers, Lee Senior Center, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 10:15 a.m.,
228-0555
Just Playin’ Country, Lee Sr.Center, 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10:15 a.m.,
228-0555
Caroleers, informal, sing the Oldies, Lee, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.,
228-0555
Encore Chorale, L-B Senior Center, every Tues., 2 p.m., 228-5321
Merrymakers, TJ Comm. Center, every Wed., 10:30 a.m., 228-5920
Songfellows, Culpepper Garden Sr. Center, every Thurs., 10:00 a.m.,
228-4403
Voices of Arlington, Walter Reed Sr. Center, every Fri., 10:00 a.m.,
228-0955
All groups welcome new members. Call for more information, 228-4744.
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Phil Klingelhofer
