<cal1>Wednesday/March 9
<cal2>The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will travel to the National Shrine in D.C. for its weekly walking program at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center at 703-228-4403 to register.
Friendly games of duplicate bridge at 10 a.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Call 703-243-7714.
Hobby enthusiasts of all types will meet at 10 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Group meets weekly to share ideas. No fee. Call 703-228-4403.
“Jukebox Memories.” Arlington seniors will take a trip down memory lane with the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s at Lorenzo’s Timonium (MD) Dinner Theatre’s presentation of “Jukebox Memories.” Cost is $39. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required. Pick-up times are: 9 a.m. at Madison Senior Center, 3828 N. Stafford St.; 9:20 at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St.; and 9:40 at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St.
<cal1>Thursday/March 10
<cal2>The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Air and Space Museum, Fairfax, is today's destination for Arlington seniors. Cost is $8. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Public health nurse Sharon Shockley, RN, will present a program for seniors on back-aches at 10:30 a.m. at Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
Aurora Hills Senior Center hosts AARP’s two-day safe-driving refresher course for seniors today and tomorrow from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at 735 S. 28th St. Cost is $10. Participants must attend both days to receive certificate. Registration required. Call 703-228-5722.
The Dawson Terrace Senior Center walking group meets at 9:30 a.m. for a fitness walk at the Center, 2133 N. Taft St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300.
Musical entertainer Fred Brooks is at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St., at 10:15 a.m. Newcomers welcome; no fee. Call 703-228-5700.
<cal1>Friday/March 11
<cal2>The deadline for entries in the Ms. Virginia Senior America Pageant is Friday, March 11. Call Pinky O’Neil, State Director, at 703-481-1715 or check www.msvirginiasenior.com.
<cal2>Friendly games of duplicate bridge at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Senior Center. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Call 703-243-7714.
Aurora Hills Senior Center hosts AARP’s two-day safe-driving refresher course for seniors, which continues today from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at 735 S. 28th St. Cost is $10. Participants must attend both days to receive certificate. Registration required. Call 703-228-5722.
Amanda Campbell, Arlington County naturalist from Gulf Branch Nature Center, will present a program on Spring in Arlington at 1:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
The Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the Mt. Vernon Trail in Alexandria at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50 for van transportation to walking site; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Arlington seniors visit the Laurel Race Track Turf Club in Maryland. Cost is $35, which includes buffet lunch. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Seniors who like to sing, hum, listen or just tap their toes to the oldies are invited to join the informal Caroleers singing group at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will examine the music of Poland from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Discussion led by Joe Suchamel, U.S. Marine Band (Ret.). Call for details, 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Sunday/March 13
<cal2>Arlington seniors will see a performance by The Mendelssohn String Quartet with Robert Mann, violinist, at the National Academy of Sciences in the District. Cost is $8. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required. Pick-up times are: 1:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway; 1:45 at Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive; and 2 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St.
<cal1>Monday/March 14
<cal2>The video travel group at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., will visit Venice and Florence, Italy, led by travel enthusiast Karen Lewis. 11 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4879.
The Walter Reed Senior Center walking club will walk along the bike trail in Bluemont Park at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4745 to register. Group leaves from 2909 S. 16 th St . (trailer).
Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., begins a six-week series of low-impact aerobics with strength training and flexibility exercises at 1:30 a.m. Taught by Arlington County fitness instructor, Linda Bernstein. Cost is $36 for twice-weekly sessions. Call to register, 703-228-4745.
The Rubber Stamping Club at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will meet from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. to work with a variety of template designs. Fee is $1; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Medicare 2006. Decisions about enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan and choosing prescription drug coverage will be presented at 10:15 a.m. at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Conducted by Joyce Hutchins of the Arlington Agency on Aging. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 15
<cal2>Vietnamese cooking, demonstrated by Arlington outreach worker Phung Nguyen Luong at 10:15 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. Featured dish is beef stew using unique blend of herbs and spices. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5700.
Shamrock Parties at Arlington senior centers, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, begin early with a Shamrock Shindig at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, co-hosted by Madison and Langston-Brown Centers from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage lunch and Irish dance entertainment. Cost is $7. Reservations required. Call 703-228-0555.
Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will host seniors at 1:30 p.m. for an afternoon of music and a performance by the Irish Children’s Dance Group. Cost is $1. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum in D.C. will host Arlington seniors on a guided tour and movie depicting the suffrage campaign in the early 20th century, Cost is $12. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Advance registration required.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 16
<cal2>The Walking Club of Arlington will travel by chartered bus to Alexandria and walk along the GW Parkway Trail to Mount Vernon at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, to register. 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Thursday/March 17
<cal2>Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., will celebrate at 10:30 a.m. with a green dessert and beverage. No fee. Call 703-228-6300.
Backaches and how to relieve them will be discussed by public health nurse Sharon Shockley, R.N., at 10:15 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700.
The Dawson Terrace Senior Center’s walking group takes a fitness walk in the neighborhood at 9:30 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. The Center is located at 2133 N. Taft St. Call 703-228-6300.
<cal1>Friday/March 18
<cal2>Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., will have an Irish lunch featuring baked potatoes, salad and dessert, followed by bingo. Cost is $5. Reserve by March 16 by calling 703-228-5722.
Beginning yoga classes for seniors start at 12:30 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Six weekly sessions, $18; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4745.
Senior Center Book Discussion. Louise Erdrich Alexander's "The Last Report on the Miracles of Little No Horse." The latest in the series of books about the Chippewa and Michif people of central North Dakota focuses on how religion touches the lives of the citizens of Little No Horse. At Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. at 1 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. 703-228-5715.
The Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will travel by van to Great Falls for their weekly walking program at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
<cal1>Friday, March 19
<cal2>The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will discuss the works of Danish composer Carl Nielsen from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Saturday/March 19
<cal2>The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus presents “Here’s to the Ladies” at 2:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theater, 3501 S. 2nd St. Tickets are $12 afternoon, $15 evening. Call 703-521-9331.
The Virginia Bazaar in Ladysmith is the destination of Arlington seniors today. Flea market bargains exhibited by hundreds of vendors. Fee is $8. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Advance registration required.
<cal1>Monday/March 21
<cal2>Lady Bird Park, Arlington, is the destination of the Walter Reed Walkers from Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. 9:30 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4745.
Understanding Osteoporosis. Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. at 10:15 a.m. Learn who is at risk, prevention techniques and treatment options. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will host a meeting on Medicare 2006 at 1 p.m., including the latest updates, deciding whether to remain in an original plan or enroll in Medicare Advantage and the prescription drug coverage. Conducted by Joyce Hutchins of the Arlington Agency on Aging. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 22
<cal2>Showcasing Senior Careers. Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will feature three speakers with career experiences in China and Japan during World War II. Former foreign service officer Andrea Bauman will serve as moderator. Speakers will include Suzanne Murray Stroup, Larissa Tung-Berry and Midori Lupo. 11:30 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register 703-228-0555.
The travel viewers group at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., will visit Venice, Italy, via video at 1 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285.
The changing roles and expectations of grandparents will be discussed at 10 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Conducted by therapist Rachel Thompson. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4839.
Join seniors at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, for a friendly game of poker at 10 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Arlington County creative crafts instructor Carolyn Goode teaches a crafts class at 10:30 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Registration required by calling 703-228-5700.
The book club at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will discuss “Unless” by Carol Shields at 1:30 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 23
<cal2>Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., will host a meeting on Medicare 2006 at 1 p.m., including the latest updates, deciding whether to remain in an original plan or enroll in Medicare Advantage and the prescription drug coverage. Conducted by Joyce Hutchins of the Arlington Agency on Aging. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
Five Actions for Emergency Preparedness, presented to seniors by a community educator from Arlington Red Cross at 10:45 a.m. at Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300.
The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk from Crystal City to Roosevelt Island at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3 for charter bus transportation to walking site; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, to register, 703-228-4403.
Arlington seniors will join the cast of “Mister Roberts” at the Kennedy Center for a question-and-answer program. Cost is $16. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel office, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Thursday/March 24
<cal2>Join seniors at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, for a friendly game of poker at 10 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
The walking group of Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., will meet at the Center at 9:30 a.m. No fee. Call 703-228-6300.
Beading workshop for seniors. Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. Make jewelry while exercising fingers. 10 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300 to register.
<cal1>Friday/March 25
<cal2>Sgt. Sal Torelli, of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s office and national expert on identity fraud, will meet with seniors and teens at 10:30 a.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Presentation will highlight the seriousness of identity theft and protection tips. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Cooking class, conducted by Arlington County nutrition educator Ana Moran, featuring Quinoa, a staple food of the ancient Inca civilization at 10:45 a.m. at Dawson Terrace Senor Center, 2133 N. Taft St. No fee. To register call 703-228-6300.
The Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the walkways at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, for their weekly fitness walk at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will discuss Gypsy music at 1:30 p.m., led by Joe Suchomel, retiree of the U.S. Marine Band. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Saturday/March 26
<cal2>Part one of the AARP’s safe driving refresher course for seniors, at Langston-Brown Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Part two is next Saturday. Cost is $10. Participants must attend both classes to receive certificate. Call to register, 703-228-4839.
<cal1>Saturday/April 2
Part two of the AARP’s safe driving refresher course for seniors, at Langston-Brown Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $10. Participants must attend both classes to receive certificate. Call to register, 703-228-4839.
<cal1>Ongoing
The Arlington Senior Golf Club is recruiting new members for its Spring and Summer season. Call Karl VanNewkirk for fees and tee off schedule, 703-536-5916.
<cal2>Seven weekly line dancing classes for seniors on Mondays, March 7-April 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, conducted by Pinky O’Neil. Experience not necessary; registration not required. Fee is $3. Call 703-228-0555.
Open Tai Chi practice for seniors at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., on Mondays at 2 p.m., beginning Mar. 7. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722 for information.
NOVA United Senior Women’s Basketball, for women 50 and up, practices every Friday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at James Lee Community Center, Rt. 50 and Annandale Rd., Falls Church. Contact Jackie Stephens, JYST11004@aol.com or call 703-250-3770.
The Arlington Senior Golf Club will begin its 2005 season in March. To join call Karl VanNewkirk, 703-536-5916, by Friday, March 4. First tee-off scheduled for March 29, 7:30 a.m. at the Old Hickory Golf Course, Woodbridge.
Low-impact aerobic classes are held for seniors (55+) at the Aurora Hills Senior Center . Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 a.m. $45 for 15 sessions. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722 to register.
Cardiovascular exercise classes. Lee Senior Center . Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10: a.m. Fee is $3. Call 703-228-0555 to register.
Card Games. Mondays and Wednesdays it’s pinochle and canasta; Tuesdays and Thursdays it’s poker---all at
Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Friendly games; no experience necessary; instruction available. No fee. Call 703-228-0555.
Woodcarving enthusiasts are invited to join a group at Lee Senior Center every Thursday at 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway. Lots of fun sharing ideas. No fee. Call 703-228-0555.
Chess club for seniors meets every Monday at 10:30 a.m.,
Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Free instruction from 10-10:30a.m. Call 703-228-5285.
Computer lab at Lee Senior Center open to seniors (55+) every Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. – noon, 5722 Lee Highway. Internet availability; onsite volunteer. No fee. Call 703-228-0555.
Bi-lingual nutrition classes for seniors are held every Friday, 10:45 a.m., Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., conducted by Ana Moran, Virginia Cooperative Extension office. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
Free assistance with tax return preparations for seniors by AARP tax aides, Tuesdays and Fridays through April 15, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, By appointment only; call 703-228-4403.
Free blood pressure checks for seniors every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. Provided by Arlington County Fire Department. Call 703-228-6300.
Weekly bingo games for Arlington seniors, Mondays and Fridays, 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive; 703-228-4403; Fridays, 11:30 a.m., Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St., 703-228-5700; Tuesdays (bilingual), 10 a.m., Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., 703-228-6300. Call for information; newcomers welcome.
Chess club for seniors meets every Monday, 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center , 3829 N. Stafford St. , Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285 for details.
Weekly art classes at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington, 703-228-4403. Oil, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and watercolor, Fridays, 10 a.m. Classes are also offered at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, 703-228-0555, oil, Mondays, 10:30 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register.
Indoor Walking for seniors at Thomas Jefferson Community Center's indoor track, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The community center is located at 3501 Second St. Free to seniors registered with the Office of Senior Adult Programs. Call 703-228-4744 for details.
Bi-lingual bingo every Tuesday at 10 a.m., at Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St. Fee is $1. Call 703-228-6300 for details.
The Senior Singers Chorale rehearses every Tuesday, 2 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Newcomers welcome; no fee. Call 703-228-0555 for details.
Open Tai Chi practices for Arlington seniors are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St; Mondays, 1:45 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St.; Mondays and Wednesdays, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. No fee. Call the Centers for details or the Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-4744.
Senior strength training programs for Arlington seniors are available at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturdays, 7 a.m.-10 a.m. and Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St., Mondays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fridays, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Staffed by a certified personal trainer. Cost is $45 for a 15-session ticket. Call for details, 703-228-4879.
Seniors interested in joining a dining out club are invited to call Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, at 703-228-0555. Group meets monthly for lunch and dinner.
Senior pickle ball players meet at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second St., from 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday. Free to seniors registered with the Office of Senior Adult Programs.
The fitness room at the Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., has hours exclusively for seniors, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and 7-10 a.m., Saturdays. Staffed by certified personal trainer. Cost is $45 for 15-session ticket. For details call 703-228-5285.
Drop-in seated strength training classes for seniors, Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., $3 per class. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Drop-in duplicate bridge games are held Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 S. Stafford St. Cost is $3 per game. For information call 703-228-5722 (AHSC) or 703-228-5285 (MSC).
Bingo. Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Mondays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Fridays at 11:15 a.m. at Carver Senior Center. Bilingual bingo Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Dawson Terrace. Call 703-228-4744.
Bridge, Poker and Canasta. Lee Senior Center, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call 703-228-0555.
Musical Groups for Seniors who like to sing, dance or play music. Four groups meet at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, which includes the Lee Jammers, Just Playin' Country, Senior Singers Chorale and the Caroleers. Three groups rehearse at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, the Songfellows, Diamonds and 60 Karats. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., is home to the Merrymakers. Each group would like new members. For more information, call Lee, 703-228-0555; Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 or TJ, 703-228-5920.
Langston Brown Community Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St., offers a personal exercise program for seniors following a strength evaluation and fitness test. The cost is $120 for one-hour sessions with a certified personal trainer. Call for appointment, 703-228-4879.
Senior Singles Chorale. Lee Senior Action Center. Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Call 703-228-0555.
Senior Travel. The county's Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) offers a variety of travel opportunities and day excursions throughout the year. Trips range in price from $8-$80 and include theaters, museums, sports, outlet shopping, casinos and historic sites. Overnight trips are planned several times a year. Seniors need to join OSAP to access the travel program at an annual cost of $10. Call Mimi Fitzgerald at 703-228-4749.