Senior activities in September 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
SEPTEMBER 2009 TRIPS BY ARL. SENIOR ADULT TRAVEL, 703-228-4749
Wed., Sept. 9 Afternoon Tea, Elkridge Furnace Inn,
Elkridge, MD, $40
Sat., Sept. 12 Spirit of America, Patriot Center, Fairfax,
$8
Tues., Sept. 15 Port Tobacco, MD, 3 historical churches &
lunch, $60
Thurs., Sept. 17 The Kreeger Museum, D.C., lunch at Ballston,
$25
Sat., Sept. 19 “Dirty Blonde,” Signature Theatre,
Shirlington, $59
Sun.., Sept. 20 Annual Kalorama House & Embassy Tour,
brunch, $70
Tues., Sept. 22 Tour U.S. Naval Academy, Tea, Annapolis, MD,
$48
Wed., Sept. 23 Wash. Nationals, vs. LA Dodgers,
intergenerational, evening game, $55
Fri., Sept. 25 Final trip to Rehoboth Beach, DE, $31
Mon., Sept. 28 Self-guided tour of the Newseum, D.C., $25
Wed., Sept. 30 Charlestown Races & Slots, WV, $27
NORTHERN VIRGINIA SENIOR OLYMPICS INFORMATION, 703-228-4721
Opening day, Sat., Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community
Center. Opening ceremonies, track events, Health Fair, Traveling
Bicycle Museum. Check website for schedule www.novaseniorolympics.com
SEPTEMBER 2009 CALENDAR of EVENTS at Senior Centers (Highlights)
(No fee unless specified)
Tues., Sept. 1 Walk away the pounds, indoors, 4:30 p.m.,
Walter Reed
Thurs., Sept. 3 Arlington Writers Group, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.,
Langston-Brown
Fri., Sept. 4 Line dancing classes begin, 10 a.m.,
Aurora Hills
Tues., Sept. 8 Letting go of stuff, 10:15 a.m., Walter
Reed
Tues., Sept. 8 Dining Out the Smart Way, 11:15 a.m., Lee
Tues., Sept. 8 New season, Encore Chorale, 2 p.m.,
Langston-Brown, 15 weeks, $140
Tues., Sept. 8 Facial exercise classes begin, 7 p.m., $45
for 5 sessions, Walter Reed
Wed., Sept. 9 Learn to paint, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed
Wed., Sept. 9 Baby Boomers future, 1:30 p.m.,
Langston-Brown
Wed., Sept. 9 Time to plant bulbs, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills
Thurs., Sept. 10 Learning to give hand massages, 10:15 a.m.,
Walter Reed
Thurs., Sept. 10 Time to plant bulbs (repeated), 1 p.m.,
Walter Reed
Fri., Sept. 11 Welcome Back Brunch, 11 a.m., Aurora Hills,
$6
Sat., Sept. 12 Opening day, Senior Olympics, 10:30 a.m.,
TJ
Mon., Sept. 14 Grief and loss discussion, 1 p.m., Aurora
Hills
Wed., Sept. 16 Flu update, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden
Wed., Sept. 16 Women’s basketball 101, beg., 3 clinics, 7
p.m., Langston-Brown, $18/$24
Wed, Sept. 16 Women’s basketball 201, inter., 3 clinics, 8
p.m., Langston-Brown, $18/$24,
Thurs., Sept. 17 Know your credit score, 1 p.m., Walter Reed
Thurs, Sept. 17 Facebook 101, 11:15 a.m., Lee
Fri., Sept. 18 Get your financial house in order, 11 a.m.,
Aurora Hills
Mon., Sept. 21 Surviving the recession, 11 a.m., Culpepper
Garden
Tues., Sept. 22 Learn about turtles with Turtle Tales,
10:15 a.m., Walter Reed
Tues., Sept. 22 Spotlight on Signature Theatre, 11:15 a.m.,
Lee
Tues., Sept. 22 Hearing & hearing ad information, 1 p.m.,
Culpepper Garden
Tues., Sept. 22 Using & abusing prescription meds, 7 p.m.,
Walter Reed
Wed., Sept. 23 Wii bowling tournament, 1 p.m.,
Langston-Brown
Thurs., Sept. 24 Removing invasive plants, 10:15 a.m., Walter
Reed
Thurs., Sept. 24 Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 11 a.m., $6,
Langston-Brown
Thurs., Sept. 24 The Networking Game, 1 p.m., Walter Reed
Mon., Sept. 28 Enjoying poetry, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown
Tues., Sept. 29 Stressed by Economic Changes?, 1 p.m.,
Langston-Brown
Tues., Sept. 29 How to use a cell phone, 7 p.m., Walter Reed
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, 2
p.m.
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.
Judy T. Massabny, Communications
Office of Senior Adult Programs, PRCR
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
703-228-4721; fax 703-228-4757
e-mail: jma-@arlingtonva.us
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