Senior Living

“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.

Registration is open for 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics to be held Sept. 14-29.

Register online at www.nvso.us. Cost $20 for multiple events. For more information, email nvso1982@gmail.com.

The Fishing Forum, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Share fishing exploits, exchange tackle recommendations and discuss fishing locations. Drop-in.

Medicare’s prescription drug benefit explained by VICAP counselors, Wednesday, Aug.14, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., virtual. Register by calling 703-228-1725 or email, MedicareHelp@arlingtonva.us.

“Cold War Virginia” authors Gary Powers Jr. and Chris Sturdevant, will discuss several top-secret intelligence bases in Virginia and their critical role in protecting our national security during the Cold War. Thursday, Aug. 15, 11:30 a.m., virtual. Registration # 914400-31.

Virtual tour of Bolivia, fourth in a series of five South American countries, Thursday, Aug. 15, 12:45 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 914400-41.

Introduction to online payments, learn how to use Venmo, CashApp and PayPal services, Thursday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 914403-05.

55+ Travel group will visit the “Bond in Motion” exhibit at the International Spy Museum, Friday. Aug. 16. Cost $52, Arlington resident; $60, non-resident. Registration # 902408-08.

Chess games, Monday, Aug. 19, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Madison Community Center. Players of all levels and newcomers are welcome. Drop-in.

Movie matinee, “Next Goal Wins” (2023) (PG-13), Monday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center.

Registration # 914804-08.

55+ Travel group will visit the Tanger Outlets at National Harbor or the MGM Casino, Tuesday, Aug. 20. Cost $12, Arlington resident; $14, non-resident. Registration # 902408-09.

Genealogy 101, learn to use primary sources, grave sites, family records, DNA services and more, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Led by experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff. Registration # 914402-03.

Piano lounge and sing-along with Valerie Welsh, featuring summer songs, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914304-20.

Opera appreciation group to discuss and hear musical selections from “Tannhauser” by German composer Richard Wagner, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 914300-06.

Self-care for caregivers, interactive workshop, Thursday, Aug. 22, 3 p.m., virtual. Hear about tools for Caregivers to refocus on their own wellbeing. Registration # 914500-18. Presented by the RAFT Dementia Support Program.

Free movie at Arlington Cinema Drafthouse for 55+ program participants to kick-off the program’s 70th Anniversary, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:15 p.m.. Registration # 914899-11. Name of movie TBD.

The Sunshine Gang (band) invites you to listen to their practice session, Friday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.

50s Piano Lounge to celebrate 55+ Program’s 70th Anniversary, Friday, Aug. 23, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Listen and sing along to classic tunes performed by Valerie Welsh. Registration # 914304-15.

55+ Travel group will attend the 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C., Saturday, Aug. 24. Cost $11, Arlington resident; $13, non-resident. Registration # 902408-11.

Line dance practice with instructor Kitty Russell, intermediate level, Monday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. and Thursday, Aug. 29, 1 p.m., both at Arlington Mill 55+ Center and are drop-in.

Movie matinee at Arlington Mill 55+ Center, “Yesterday” (2019) (PG-13), Monday, Aug. 26, 1 p.m. 

     Registration # 914804-09.

Aurora Hills 55+ Center book club to discuss “A Fable” by William Faulkner, Monday, Aug. 26, 11:30 a.m. Drop-in.

Calling all Samba players, an intricate variation of canasta played with a partner and six decks of cards, Tuesday, Aug. 27 and Fri., Aug. 30, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Beginners welcome.

    Drop-in.

Scrabble games, friendly competition, new players welcome, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center and Friday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Both are drop-in.

Play on the Plaza at Arlington Mill 55+ Center, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5:30-7 p.m.  55+ participants can bring family and friends. Ages 55 and over. Games will include cornhole toss. Registration # 914899-10.

Magazine articles from popular publications discussed, facilitated by librarian Vicky McCaffrey, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Copies of the articles available at the Center. Registration # 914402-08.

Open art studio for artists who work at their own pace, no instruction or materials provided, Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Friday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Learn to play Wingspan, fun board game for bird enthusiasts, Thursday, Aug. 29, 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 914600-02.

Jigsaw puzzle exchange at Lubber Run 55+ Center, Thursday, Aug. 29, 6 – 7 p.m. Bring new or second hand puzzles in good condition to swap with fellow 55+ participants. Registration # 914801-10.

Communication and hearing loss information presented by Bonnie O’Leary from Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, Thursday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. Discuss frustrations associated with late-onset hearing loss and more. Virtual presentation. Registration # 914500-16.

Series of virtual tours of South American countries concludes with Venezuela, Thursday, Aug. 29, 12:45 p.m. Presented by Ashley Gomez, Lubber Run 55+ Center director. Registration # 914400-42.

Afternoon meet-up with fellow 55+ participants for casual conversations, Friday, Aug. 30, 1:30-3 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Movie matinee, “Stand by Me” (1986) (R), Friday, Aug. 30, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. 

Registration # 914804-06.