Arlington County sponsors a host of activities for seniors, including two senior centers located nearby on Lee Highway. Judy Massabny, County Office of Senior Adult Programs, wishes to reach out to seniors who are alone and need a friendly, welcoming place to go as well as to new retirees and to the adult children of older parents. To give Rock Spring Civic Association (RSCA) members an idea of the types of senior activities that are available, we are happy to list below the June schedule of Seniors programming. To learn more about the program and planned activities beyond June, residents may visit the Arlington County website: www.arlingtonva.us and type in "senior activities" in the search box, or try the following link to Arlington senior activities.

Age 55 and older adults  may participate in all of  the following activities by registering with the Office of Senior Adult Programs ($15 annual fee, which includes a 36 page bi-monthly publication, “Arlington County 55+ Guide.”)  Registration forms are available by calling 703-228-4744 or by visiting a senior center.

Any questions regarding the program should be directed to: 

Office of Senior Adult Programs

Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA  22203            703-228-4744

e-mail: jmassa@arlingtonva.us

Senior center locations:

Arlington Mill (AM) at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. (off Quaker Lane) 22206

            Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 703-228-7791   evalencia@arlingtonva.us

Aurora Hills, (AH) 735 S. 18^th St. (near Pentagon City) 22202    703-228-5722

            Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-3                                     jalber@arlingtonva.us           

Culpepper Garden, (CG)  4435 N. Pershing Dr. (off Geo. Mason Dr.) 22203   703-228-4403

            Mon.-Fri.,  9-3                                                cbluford@arlingtonva.us

Langston-Brown,  (L-B) 2121 N. Culpeper St. (corner of Lee Hwy.) 22207    703-228-5321

            Mon-Fri., 9-3                                      emayor@arlingtonva.us

Lee,  (Lee) 5722 Lee Hwy. (corner N. Lexington) 22207   703-228-0555

            Mon.-Fri., 9-3                                     aperet@arlingtonva.us 

Walter Reed, (WR) 2909 S. 16^th St.  (off Walter Reed Dr. between Columbia Pike & S. Glebe) 22204

            Mon.-Fri., 9-3   703-228-0955                        nurbach@arlingtonva.us

 

JUNE  2010 TRIPS BY  ARL. SENIOR ADULT TRAVEL, 703-228-4748

Sat., June 5     “Thurgood” at The Kennedy Center, matinee, $79

Wed., June 9    Nats vs. Pirates, $56

Fri., June 11    Agecroft Hall, Richmond, $38

Sat., June 12   Arts & Crafts Festival, Annapolis, $18

Sun., June 13   Food & Wine Festival, National Harbor, $78

Sat., June 19   Cajun Festival, Purcellville, $29

Sun., June 20   Father’s Day Brunch, Gatsby’s, Alex., intergenerational, $41

Wed., June 23  Little Italy, Baltimore, lunch at Sabatino’s, $32

Thurs., June 24 Luray Caverns, Narmada Winery Tour & Tasting, $54

Wed., June 30  “Hairspray” at Toby’s Dinner Theatre, Columbia, MD, $55

 

OVERNIGHT TRIPS:

Thurs., June 17-Fri., June 18  Philadelphia—Franklin Institute. Museum of Art (Late Renoir),Breakfast & lunch, $298 pp dbl., $381 single—Arl. residents

Fri., July 30 – Sat., July 31—St. Michaels, MD, Chesapeake Folk Festival, transportation & hotel,$135 pp dbl., $210 single

Thurs., Sept. 23- Sat., Oct. 2  New England and Canadian Cruise, board Royal Caribbean Cruise ship in Baltimore; meals and entertainment onboard. Rates begin at $1,364 per person, dbl. occupancy

 

JUNE CALENDAR of EVENTS at Senior Centers  (Highlights)

(No fee unless specified)

Peer Transition Guide Program offers retirees ways 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: rthompson@arlingtonva.us. 

Tues., 6/1                     Pilates classes begin, 9:15 a.m., MCC, $35/10 classes, 703-228-0555

Tues., 6/1                     Pickleball advanced clinic, 8:45 a.m., WR Call for fee, 703-228-4771

Wed., 6/2                     20 free things to do, 1 p.m., Lee.

Wed., 6/2                     Helping a relative downsize, 2 p.m., AH

Thurs., 6/3                    Pickleball fundamentals, 9 a.m., WR Call for fee, 703-228-4771

Thurs., 6/3                    Learn about calling 911, 10:15 a.m., WR

Thurs., 6/3                    Pre-Father’s Day lunch, 12 p.m., $5, CG

Thurs., 6/3                    So you want to start a business, 1 p.m., WR

Sat., 6/5                       Trash & Treasure sale, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., AH

Mon., 6/7&21              Employment counseling, 10 a.m., WR. Call for appt.

Mon., 6/7                     Fitness walking clinics, 11:30 a.m., TJ, $24/4 clinics Reg. by 5/28

Tues., 6/8                     Home safety tips, 1l:15 a.m., Lee. Register

Tues., 6/8&15              Transition workshops, 1 p.m., $10, WR. Register

Tues., 6/8                     Medicare & Medigap updates, 7 p.m., WR. Register

Wed., 6/9                     Hearing loss support group, 10 a.m., Lee.

Thurs., 6/10                  Nuts to (nourish) you, 1 p.m., WR. Register

Fri., 6/11                      Downsizing, estate sales, etc., 10 a.m., AH. Register

Fri., 6/11                      make stained glass tulips, 10 a.m., $2.50, L-B. Register

Mon., 6/14                   Men’s health issues, 11 a.m., CG. Reg. by 6/11

Wed., 6/16                   Remembering Fathers, 11 a.m., CG  Reg. by 6/14

Thurs., 6/17                  Intro to genealogy, 1 p.m.,  WR

Fri., 6/18                      Caregivers support group, 10 a.m., Lee.

Fri., 6/18                      Honoring Fathers, 12 p.m., AH $6. eg. By 6/16

Mon., 6/21                   Should I Move? 1 p.m., AH

Mon., 6/21                   Helping a relative downsize, 1 p.m., L-B. Register

Tues., 6/22                   Arl. Antiques Road Show, 10 a.m., CG Register by 6/18

Ues., 6/22                    Hiring for home care, 11 a.m., Lee. Register

Tues., 6/22                   Banking basics, 11 a.m., Arl. Mill at Fairlington

Thurs., 6/24                  Pain management, 10:15 a.m., WR

Thurs., 6/24                  Facebook 101, 11:30 a.m., Lee. Register

Thurs., 6/24                  Volunteer with Literacy Council, 1 p.m., WR

Fri., 6/25                      Comedy Club, 10:30 a.m., AH. Register

Tues., 6/29                   New to Retirement?, 1 p.m., L-B

 

See below for regularly scheduled events:

All levels and 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 OSAP registration. For more information, call 703-228-4745.

Volleyball for seniors every Tuesday, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2 p.m. Great exercise; all levels 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.

Chess club , Mondays, 9:30 a.m., discussion, 10:30 a.m., games, Madison Senior Center. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0555
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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, 10:00 a.m., Madison Comm. Center; $5 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. 

English/French, English/Spanish, dialogue sessions, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. (French), Tuesdays & Thursdays (Span.),1 p.m. No fee. Langston-Brown, 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.

Yarn Crafters, 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), national 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, 2^nd & 4^th Mondays, 10:15 a.m., 228-0555

                        Just Playin’ Country, Lee Sr.Center, 1^st & 3^rd 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.