<hdr15>Senior Living
<cal1>Wednesday, May 18
<cal2>Mary Jo Grutenrath, author of “The Interpol Imbroglio,” discusses her novel and experiences in international law enforcement at 1:45 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. No fee; newcomers welcome. To register call 703-228-5722.
The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors walk and picnic at the Ellanor Lawrence Park in Chantilly at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Center to register, 703-228-4403.
Arlington County police officer Heather Hurlock meets with seniors at 10:45 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., to discuss scams, con artists, identity theft and home safety. No fee; newcomers welcome. Register at 703-228-6300.
The Lazy Susan Dinner Theater in Woodbridge hosts Arlington seniors for a performance of “The Pajama Game.” Cost is $46. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel at 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Thursday/May 19
<cal2>The Langston-Brown Senior Center walkers meet at 9:30 a.m. for a fitness walk in the neighborhood. All levels of walkers welcome. No fee. The center is located at 2121 N. Culpeper St. Call 703-228-6300.
Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St., hosts Jane Franklin Dancers for a mini-performance of creative movement dancing for seniors at 10:15 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5700.
Coping with Hearing Loss, conducted by Bonnie O’Leary of Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, is at 10 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Program includes demonstration of assistive listening devices. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4839.
<cal1>Friday/May 20
<cal2>Beginning yoga classes for seniors start at 12:30 p.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Six weekly sessions for $18. Call to register, 703-228-4745.
The Lee Walkers from Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, travel to Green Springs Gardens in Springfield for their weekly walking program at 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
The book discussion group at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., meets at 1 p.m. to discuss “Founding Brothers” by Joseph Ellis. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
Birthday sing-a-long with entertainer Fred Brooks to celebrate May birthdays for seniors at 9:30 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4839.
Simple safety tips for seniors on preventing falls and fires are presented by Arlington County Fire Department representatives at 10:30 a.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
<cal1>Saturday/May 21
<cal2>All Day on the Bay cruise for Arlington seniors. Cruise from Annapolis to St. Michael’s and tour Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Cost is $65. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Monday/May 23
<cal2>Educational seminar on the warning and risk factors for strokes. This event is free at the Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Begins at 10:15 a.m. Call to register 703-228-5285.
Seniors in Action. Travel expert Karen Lewis presents a program on Madagascar. Begins at 11 a.m. at the Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St. Newcomers are welcome, and there is no fee. Call 703-228-4879.
Walter Reed Walkers meet at 9:30 a.m. at the trailer at 2909 S. 16th St. and travel by van to the National Mall and Hains Point. Newcomers welcome. Fee is $2.50. Call to register, 703-228-5703.
Seniors in Action’s Spring Shopping Excursion. Travel to Queenstown (Md.) Outlets. Cost is $11. Call 703-228-4749.
<cal1>Tuesday/May 24
<cal2>Culpepper Gardens Senior Center Book Club Meeting. Begins at 1:30 p.m. at Culpepper Gardens Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Topic is "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. Free. Call 703-228-4403.
Battle of the Buldge WWII Taged to bring pictures or oraq1 p.m. at Culpepper Gardend Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Attendees encouraged to bring pictures or memorabilia from the era. No fee. To register call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Wednesday/May 25
<cal2>Seniors Walking Club goes to Reston Wildflower Trail. Fee is $3. Register by calling Culpepper Gardend Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, at 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Thursday/May 26
<cal2>Hands-On Internet Demonstation for Seniors. 2 p.m. at the Central Library CyberCenter, 1015 N. Quincy St. No fee; registration required. Call 703-228-5993.
Langston-Brown Senior Center Walking Group. Meets 9:30 a.m. for a walk in neighborhood of 2121 N. Culpeper St. Call 703-228-6300.
<cal1>Friday/May 27
<cal2>Memorial Day Tribute. Noon at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Maj. Albers emcees, featuring the first Memorial Day after the Civil War. Entertainment by the Kena Shrine Band. Cost is $5 (includes lunch). To register call 703-228-5285.
Lee Senior Center Walkers to Hains Point. Bus departs 10 a.m from 5722 Lee Highway. Fee is $2.50. To register call 703-228-5722.
Seniors' Nutrition Class with nutrition educator, Ana Moran. 11 a.m. at the Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. No fee. To register call 703-228-6300.
American Indian Artifacts tour for seniors at Smithsonian’s Cultural Resource Center, Suitland, Md. Cost is $8. Call 703-228-4403.
<cal1>Ongoing
<cal2>Tenors needed for award winning, senior, four-part harmony group, the Songfellows. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4403 N. Pershing Drive. Annual performances are at Arlington County Fair and Thomas Jefferson Community Theater. Songfellows also entertain at nursing homes, summer camps, seniors residences and civic associations. Call Carlton Blake at 703-536-5160.
The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics committee looking for Arlington volunteers to serve on committee and assist with events to be held Sept. 17-29. The committee meets monthly at Wakefield Park, Annandale. Call Judy Massabny at the Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-4721.
Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, welcomes hobbyists every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon to share favorite craft projects. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Beginner tap-dancing classes. For seniors. Culpepper Garden Senior Center, every Monday at 12:30 p.m. $18 for six sessions. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403 to sign up.
It’s seniors only at the Madison Community Center weight room, 3829 N. Stafford St., on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7-11 a.m. and Saturdays from 7-10 a.m. Staffed by certified personal trainer. Cost is $45 for a 15-session ticket. For more information call 703-228-4745. Drop-in seated strength training classes for seniors, Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9 a.m. $3 per class.
The Caroleers, an informal group of seniors who like to sing the oldies, meets Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Computer classes for beginners are available to seniors every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr. No fee. Call 703-228-4403.
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. First tee-off scheduled for March 29, 7:30 a.m. at the Old Hickory Golf Course, Woodbridge.
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for seniors. Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Dawson Terrace Senior Center. Free. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300 to sign up.
English as a Second Language class meets every Monday at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4879.
Exercise classes. Dawson Terrace Senior Center. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 10 a.m. Free. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
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 703-228-4721.
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 at 1 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403; Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St., 703-228-5700; Tuesdays (bilingual) at 10 a.m. at Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft St., 703-228-6300. Call for information; newcomers welcome.
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 at 10 a.m. at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St; Mondays at 1:45 p.m. at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St.; Saturdays at 9 p.m. at 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.
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).
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 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.