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 $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL), exercise classes to improve strength, balance and fitness, Mondays and Thursdays, March 3 – May 22, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 913502-01 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 4- May 22, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, registration  # 913502-02. No fee.

Women’s Suffrage Movement, presented by Cory Cox, 55+ Operations Supervisor, Wednesday, March 19, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center.  Registration # 913400-30.

Women’s culinary stories, Wednesday, March 19, 6 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Celebrate Women’s History Month with Sushmita Mazumdar, author of “Columbia Pike Recipes for Recovery” which tells stories about how food connected a community when they needed it the most. Registration # 913400-31.

What is a living trust? Join Elder Law Attorney Ed Zetlin as he explains the benefits of having a trust, Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 913404-03.

Opera appreciation a video “Siegfried,” the third opera in Richard Wagner’s “Ring Cycle’, from the New York Met, Wednesday, March 19, 1:30 p.m., with professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913300-02.

Piano Lounge and Sing-Along with Valerie Welsh playing songs from the Golden Oldies of the early 1960s, Wednesday, March 19, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Lyrics provided. Registration # 913304-23.

Spring emergence, join Arlington Park Naturalist Bobbi Farley for a presentation and hike to learn about animals emerging in the spring, Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Wear walking shoes. Registration # 913106-15.

New, Memory Care Café for people with dementia and family caregivers, Thursday, March 20, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Experience meaningful dementia-friendly activities together. Led by Arlington Adult Day Program and library staff. To sign up call Zoe Mann at 703-228-5193 or email, zmann@arlingtonva.us. Open to all ages; 55+ Pass not required. All participants with dementia should be accompanied by their Caregiver.

Cooking demonstration of heart healthy recipes by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Food Volunteers, Thursday, March 20, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 913501-01.

Uber and Lyft tips from Tech Guru Nick Englund, Thursday, March 20, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 913403-02.

55+ Travel group will visit the retrospective exhibition of “Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies” at the National Gallery of Art, D.C., which highlights the artist's impact, Monday, March 24. Cost $11, Arlington resident; $13, non-resident. Registration # 902503-09.

Early wildflowers, join Arlington Park Naturalist Simon Willig for a walk-through wooded trails to discuss the ecology of these plants, Tuesday, March 25, 10 a.m., Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Registration # 913106-25.

Movie matinee, “Hidden Figures” (2016) (PG), Tuesday, March 25, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913804-01.

Preparing your home to sell in today’s market, Tuesday, March 25, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Insider tips and strategies by Karen Close and Candee Currie at Century 21 New Millennium Real Estate. Registration # 913404-04.

55+ Travel group will enjoy an afternoon tea at Reynolds Tavern Tea Room in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, March 26. Cost $80, Arlington resident; $ 92, non-resident. Registration # 902503-10.

New, Spring Supper Club for 55+ participants at Arlington Mill 55+ Center, Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m. Bring your own dinner; beverages and dessert provided. Registration # 913899-03.

Meet the Cherrydale Library staff, sign up for an Arlington Public Library card, learn how to access free e-books and audio books and check out books for spring reading, Wednesday, March 26, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 913400-03.

Travel Guru Susan Court shares her experiences exploring Alsace, the Germanic region of France, Wednesday, March 26, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 913400-28.

Book exchange at Lubber Run 55+ Center, Thursday, March 27, 6 p.m. Bring books in good condition to swap with fellow readers. Registration # 913801-04.

VHC Health Auxiliary vice president Mary Gleason will discuss volunteer opportunities at the hospital and how to become a volunteer, Thursday, March 27, 11 a.m., Langston Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 913400-04.

Exploring Arlington’s Tree Canopy with an in-depth overview by Arlington’s Urban Forest Manager Vincent Verweij, Thursday, March 27, 3 p.m., virtual. Registration # 913400-12.

History discussion group led by Dwight Rodgers from Encore Learning, Thursday March 27, 1 p.m., virtual. Topics will be emailed to participants prior to meeting. Registration # 913402-11.

Artist Cookbook, learn “recipes” for making art materials out of household items, Thursday, March 27, 9 a.m., virtual. Techniques and tricks on how to use the materials by Jennifer Droblyen, Community Arts Programmer. Registration # 913302-06.

Fortunes in the Attic, a chance to have an item you own researched to determine its worth by Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen plus learn how to identify antiques Friday, March 28, 9 a.m., virtual. Send photo by email to  sashton@arlingtonva.us. before the program. Registration # 913302-07.

Spring Fling, celebrate the start of spring with fellow 55+ friends with games, snacks and fun, Friday, March 28, 1-3 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration #913899-04.