Senior Living    

Flourishing After 55

Office of 55+ Programs

Department of Parks and Recreation

300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $25 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

Arlington County 55+ Centers will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

Coffee or Tea and Thee, Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 am., socialize with other 55+ friends at Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Volleyball, all skill levels welcome, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center and Thursdays,  2 - 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Both are drop-in.

Introduction to beginners line dancing class with 55+ volunteer Suzie Pratts, Fridays, Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Learn box step, quarter turn and grapevine. Drop-in.

Cribbage, a challenging card game yet easy to learn and play, Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Water walking and lap swimming to strengthen muscles at Long Bridge Aquatics Center, Mondays, 8-10 a.m., Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. No instruction provided. Long Bridge Aquatics Center membership required or pay daily admission fee. Located at 333 Long Bridge Drive. Drop-in. 

Tai Chi practice with experienced volunteers, no instruction provided, Mondays, 2-2:45 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center; Tuesdays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center; Fridays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. All are drop-ins.

55+ Ice Skating, Mondays, 8:40 – 9:40 a.m., MedStar Capitals Iceplex, roof level parking at Ballston Quarter. $1 skate rental fee. Pre-registration required at www.medstarcapitalsiceplex.com, click on Senior Public Skate.

Play pickleball, 55+ Pass required at the following 55+ centers: Walter Reed, Mondays, 8:15 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 – 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:15 – 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Arlington Mill, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 – 3 p.m. Drop-ins.

Women’s drop-in basketball, Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate (starting at a $25 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.  

Learn to play bridge or refresh your knowledge with Susan Court, Wednesdays, June 18 through July 23, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914602-21.

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies afternoon baseball game, Thursday, June 19. Cost $74, Arlington resident; $85, non-resident. Registration # 902506-07.

Park and Play, fun-filled event featuring a relaxing walk in the park and a variety of exciting games, Friday, June 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Open to all ages; no 55+ Pass required. Registration # 914899-02.

Pride Dance Party, Friday, June 20, 1-3 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Enjoy a mix of LGBTQ+ anthems and icons and latest chart-topping hits. Open to all ages. Registration # 914899-03.

Community Picnic on the Lubber Run Community Center lawn, Friday, June 20,  5 – 8 p.m. Bring your own meal and enjoy music, games and lots of fun for all ages to celebrate the longest day of the year. For more information contact 55plus@arlingtonva.us.

55+ Travel group will attend a matinee performance of “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations” at the National Theatre in D.C., Saturday, June 21. Cost $159, Arlington resident; $183, non-resident. Registration # 902506-08.

Career transitions and interviewing, learn strategies and tips to use before, during and after an interview, Monday, June 23, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by Sallie Wiley, career transition counselor and certified coach. Registration # 914400-11.

55+ Travel group will journey to Hershey, PA for a tour of the scenic Hershey Gardens, Tuesday, June 24. Bring a picnic lunch. Cost $113, Arlington resident; $130, non-resident. Registration # 902506-09.

Movie matinee, “Mufasa: The Lion King” (2024) (PG), Tuesday, June 24, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914804-01.

Name that Tune: Pop and Rock songs from the 50s to 70s, Tuesday, June 24, 10:15 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, registration # 914304-21; Wednesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 914304-22; Thursday. June 26, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown, 914304-23; Friday, June 27, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center, registration #914304-24.

Monthly movie matinee, “Mufasa: The Lion King,” (2024) (PG), Tuesday, June 24, 1 p.m., Lubbe Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914801-04.

Artful mind, tranquil mind, artist Sushmita Mazumdar teaches simple origami and bookmaking techniques as a way to offer a quiet escape, Wednesdays beginning June 25 through July 30, Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 6 p.m. Registration # 914310-06.

Magazine articles discussion group facilitated by librarian Vicky McCaffrey, Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Copies of articles available at Aurora Hills. Registration # 914402-14.

History discussion group led by Dwight Rodgers of Encore Learning focuses on cultural, economic, artistic and political history, Thursday, June 26, 1 p.m., virtual. Registration # 914402-06.

Chancery courts records. Genealogical research and archival preservation, Thursday, June 26, 3 p.m., Virtual. Presented by Library of Virginia Outreach Specialist Peter North. Registration # 914400-14.

Virtual South America tour of Spanish-speaking countries beginning with Colombia, Thursday, June 26, 1 p.m., presented by Lubber Run 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 914400-29.

55+ Travel group will visit the National Law Enforcement Museum in D.C., Friday, June 27. Over 25,000 artifacts spanning 300 years of American law enforcement. Feel free to bring a lunch or enjoy snacks from the museum. Cost $36, Arlington resident; $41, non-resident. Registration # 902506-10.

55+ video exercise class, Monday, June 30, 10:15 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Follow video instructions from the comfort of a chair. Safe and effective way to keep moving. Drop-in.

Acquaintance to friendship, tips on how to build deeper relationships, Monday, June 30, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Led by Sallie Wiley, experienced trainer and facilitator. Registration # 914400-12.

Absolute beginner pickleball for participants to try the spot judgment-free prior to joining a beginner’s class, Monday, June 30, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Friendly games of volleyball, co-ed, beginners and experienced players welcome, Tuesday, July 1, 3:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center; Thursday, July 3, 2 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Both are drop-in.

Creation Commons, new, space for artists to explore creative projects, Tuesday, July 1, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring your own materials. Registration # 914303-02.

Evening Bunco where luck is tested in this fun dice game, Tuesday, July 1, 5:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. No prior experience needed. Registration # 914600-12.

Early Fourth of July Social, Tuesday, July 1, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Dress up in red, white and blue and enjoy watermelon and lemonade. Registration # 914899-04.

Independence Day Quiz Bowl, Wednesday, July 2, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Quiz focuses on history of Independence Day, famous Presidents and key events in U.S. history. Registration # 914600-16.

Give line dance a try, learn the basics from volunteer Hanni Cordes while enjoying the music and camaraderie, Wednesday, July 2, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in. 

Opera appreciation group will discuss and watch video of “Gotterdanmmerung”, the final opera in Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Wednesday, July 2, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 914300-03.

Memory Café for people with dementia and their caregivers to enjoy meaningful activities together, Thursday, July 3, 1:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.

History discussion group led by Dwight Rodgers of Encore Learning, Thursday, July 3, 1 p.m., virtual. Registration # 914402-07.

Old-time and String Band jam, Thursday, July 3, 5 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring your banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins and dulcimers for an open “jam” of old-time (pre-bluegrass) and string band music. All skill levels are welcome. Registration # 914304-16.