Thursday/Nov. 30
Animal Discussion. Dr. Dexter Hinckley, entomologist, amateur photographer and volunteer at D.C.’s National Zoo, will present a slide show on the Zoo’s reptiles, birds and mammals, at 10:15 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 176th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to sign up, 703-228-0955.
Walkers. The Langston-Brown Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington, will meet at the Center, at 9:30 a.m., for a walk in the neighborhood. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Art Discussion. The works of impressionist painter, Claude Monet, will be discussed at 1:30 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Program presented by Joan Hart, executive director, Museum One. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Friday/Dec. 1
Walkers. At 10 a.m. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, will walk around the National Cathedral grounds. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will meet at 1:30 p.m., to discuss oratorios by Hector Berlioz, J.S. Bach and Felix Mendelssohn. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Games Tournament. Scrabble tournament for Arlington seniors begins at 10:15 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th Street. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.
Healthy Discussion. The Eat More and Move More campaign promoting healthier aging will continue with a discussion, at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-6300.
Christmas Show. It’s off to the annual Maryland Christmas Show in Frederick, Md. for Arlington seniors. Cost is $14. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Saturday/Dec. 2
Theatre Matinee. Arlington seniors will attend a matinee performance of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," at the Frances Merrick Performing Arts Center, Baltimore, MD. Cost is $81. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Ongoing Events
* Strength training for seniors to increase muscular strength, improve flexibility, reduce body fat, improve balance and decrease blood pressure is available weekdays and Saturdays at the fitness weight rooms at Madison and Langston-Brown Senior Centers, Arlington. Exclusive hours for seniors only. Staffed by certified fitness professionals. Cost is $56 for a 16 session ticket. Call 703-228-4745.
* Full fitness seniors exercise classes for beginners, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, taught by Andrea Baumann. Gentle flexibility exercises, strength training, half hour cardiovascular workout. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call 703-228-0555.
* Individual fitness plans designed for seniors by certified fitness coach after specialized fitness test to determine level of muscle strength, aerobic capacity and body flexibility at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Fitness assessment and three sessions with fitness coach, $120. Call 703-228-4771.
* Card games for seniors played weekly at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, include pinochle, poker and canasta. For days and times, call 703-228-0555.
* Senior pickleball (tennis with a low net) is played Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Annual registration ($10) with Office of Senior Adult Programs required. Call 703-228-5920.
* Survival English classes for Arlington seniors, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St.; Mondays, 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Call for information, 703-228-0955 (Walter Reed), 703-228-6300 (Langston-Brown), 703-228-4403 (Culpepper Garden).