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.

55+ Centers will be closed  Tuesday, Nov. 5 Election Day.

Total body fitness, vigorous full body workout to improve muscle strength, balance and flexibility, Mondays, 10 a.m. and Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Cost $60/15 session punch pass or $4 drop-in pass. Purchase at Lubber Run front desk..

Full fitness exercise class, complete program combining warm-up, stretching and strength work, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Cost $60/15 session punch pass or $4 drop-in pass.  Purchase at Lubber Run front desk.

Strength training class, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Class works all major muscle groups. Cost $60/15 session punch pass or $4 drop-in pass. Purchase at Lubber Run front desk.

Eight week walking challenge, walk on your own or join weekly evening walks on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 25 through Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Led by Mary Dallao, Walk Arlington and others. Registration # 911106-19

Opera appreciation group to discuss and hear musical selections from “Das Rheingold,” the first opera of German composer Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti, Registration # 911300-03.

Haunted Prague, hear Michele Patrick, author of “Haunted Prague: Stories of Spirits, Sorcerers and the Supernatural,” discuss one of the most haunted cities in the world, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911400-38.

Records and root beer floats, enjoy favorite vinyl records and a tasty treat, Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring your own records or just come to listen. Registration # 911891-05. 

Matinee movie, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) (PG-13), Thursday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 911804-07.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the Anacostan tribe, native to Washington, D.C., Thursday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911400-18 or virtual, registration   # 911400-19.

Paint along with Community Art Programmers and recreate artworks on display at area museums, Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911303-03. 

Into the Void, learn what it takes to put a satellite into space. Presented by Dan Junker, 30 year veteran in the space satellite  industry, Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, Registration # 911400-46.

Women in the Navy, presented by Wesley Schwenk, Registrar of the National Museum  of the U.S. Navy, Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911400-20 or virtual, registration # 911400-21.

Fortunes in the attic, virtual presentation with Community  Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. Participants will learn how to identify authentic antiques plus Droblyen will research and discuss one item submitted by participants. Send photo to sashton@arlingtonva.us before the program. Registration # 911302-07.

The 55+ Travel group will travel to Philadelphia, PA for The Barnes’ presentation of “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love” exhibition, Saturday, Nov. 9. Cost $110, Arlington resident; $127, non-resident. Registration # 902411-06.

Painting demonstration by an Arlington County community arts programmer, Monday, Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911303-13.

How to use financial apps presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education volunteers, Monday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 911403-05.

Join 55+ Travel group for a trip to Potomac Mills for shopping and Wegmans for lunch, Monday, Nov. 18. Cost $13, Arlington resident; $15 non-resident (lunch not included). Registration #902411-12.

Social engagement 101, career counselor Sallie Wiley shares helpful tools and resources to overcome loneliness and isolation, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911500-10.

Genealogy 101, learn to use primary sources, family records, DNA services like ancestry.com, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center.  Registration #911402-03.

Acoustic Café with live music from the String Mamas and the Mandoleers, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Open to all ages; no 55+ Pass required. Registration # 911301-03.

Warm up with chili, cooking demonstration by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Food volunteers, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 911501-06.

Apple cider and music, bring your favorite vinyl records to share or just come to listen,  Wednesday, Nov. 20, 4:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 911890-02.

Responsibilities of an Executor with Elder Law Attorney Ed Zetlin, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration #  911404-12.

Opera appreciation group will hear musical selections from  “Das Rheingold”  the first opera in Richard Wagner’s  “Ring Cycle,” Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 911300-04.

55+ Travel group will journey to Baltimore, MD to the Walter’s Art Museum to view “Healing the Body, Healing the Soul: Methods of Therapy in Medieval Europe” exhibit, Wednesday, Nov. 20. Cost $13, Arlington resident; $15, non-resident. Registration # 902411-13.

Movie matinee at Arlington Mill 55+ Center, “The Bucket List” (2007) (PG-13), Thursday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m. Registration # 911804-09.

History discussion led by Dwight Rodgers, Encore Learning, Thurs., Nov. 21, 1 p.m., virtual. Discussion topics emailed to participants prior to meeting. Registration # 911402-11.

Retirement: More than the Numbers, presented by Sallie Wiley, career counselor, Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Explore issues including a new identity, roles and expectations, finances, relocation and more. Registration # 911404-08.

Artist Cookbook, recipes for art materials that can be made from household items, Thursday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m., virtual.  Presented by Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen. Registration # 911302-05.