Friday/ Aug. 10
Walkers. The Lee Walkers will leave from Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., for their weekly walking program, 10 a.m. Group will walk around Fort Ward area of Alexandria. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center,4435 N. Pershing Drive, will discuss operettas, 1:30 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Trip Time. The 2007 National Museum of the American Indian National Powwow at the Verizon Center, D.C., is on the agenda for seniors. Cost is $27. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Sunday/ Aug. 12
Grandparents and Grandchildren Time. Grandparents are invited to introduce their grandchildren to the opera, 3 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Program will feature "Hansel and Gretel" and be presented by the Opera Guild of Northern Virginia. No fee. Call to register, 703-536-7557.
Monday, Aug. 13
Brain Aerobics. Brain aerobics for seniors using puzzles, riddles and games, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St, will meet 9:30 a.m., for a walk in the neighborhood. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Walkers. Huntley Meadows, Alexandria, is the destination of the Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Yarn Group. The Yarn Crafters group at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., will meet 10:30 a.m., to knit and crochet items for local charities. Yarn and patterns provided. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Health Group. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weight loss support group, will meet 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Private weigh-ins. $24 annual dues; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Tuesday, Aug. 14
Trip Time. Arlington seniors will tour the Identity by Design exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Health Group. Dealing with difficult people at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Guest speaker, Rachel Thompson, senior adult specialist. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Puzzle Time. Focused approach to solving Sudoku puzzles, 1–3 p.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Small classes; no fee. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Book Group. "March" by Geraldine Brooks will be discussed by Culpepper Garden Senior Center’s book club, 1:30 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Legal Group. Arlington seniors can meet confidentially with attorneys from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, 9:30 a.m.–noon, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. and 1–3 p.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Free. Call for appointment, 703-228-5285.
Wednesday, Aug. 15
Health Group. Free blood pressure monitoring for seniors, 12:30 p.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St. Call for information, 703-228-5285.
Hearing Loss. Hearing loss support group for seniors will meet 10 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
Pet Talk. Pet therapy demonstration for seniors, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Program presented by Diane Hendel, R.N. and "Puppy Dog" and "Leoni." No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Culture Group. The historic role of "cunning" folk in a variety of cultures will be explored 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Guest speaker Doris Bitler, George Mason University’s Speaker Bureau. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
Orchids. How to grow and care for orchids will be discussed 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arl.ington. Guest speaker, orchid expert, Peter C. Jones. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
State by Video. The state of Kentucky will be explored, via video, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will travel to Lake Fairfax for its weekly walking program, 9:30 a.m. Fee is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Hobby Group. Open workshop for hobbyists and crafters, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Share ideas; no fee. Call for details 703-228-4403.
Happy Hearts. The Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., will host a meeting of the Happy Hearts social club for seniors, 1:30 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 704-338-5321.
Thursday, Aug. 16
Games. Volleyball for seniors, 2 p.m. (instruction), 2:30 p.m. (games), Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome; no fee. Call 703-228-4745 for details.
Social Club. The Fair Golds senior social club will meet at noon, North Fairlington Community Center, 3005 S. Abingdon St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Health Classes. Summer nutrition classes for seniors 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., taught by Haret Teklu, Virginia Cooperative Extension office. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Technology View. High tech view of farming is on the agenda for seniors with a tour of Kreider Farms, Manheim, Pa., followed by an ice cream social aboard The Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat. Cost is $62. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Friday, Aug. 17
The Lee Walkers. Lee Senior Center, will walk around the Scottish Rite Temple, Alexandria, 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555. Group will leave from Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington.
Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1:30 p.m., to discuss American composer Aaron Copeland. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
Book Group. The book discussion group at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., will meet Fri., Aug. 17, 1 p.m., to discuss "Invisible Man" by David Price. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5722.
County Fair. Seniors Day at the Arlington County Fair. Visit Senior Adult Council booth; entertainment at 2 p.m. by the Senior Singers Chorale. No admission fee. Call for information, 703-228-4744.
Sunday/Aug. 19
Trip Time. It’s off to the Charles Town, W.V. slots for Arlington seniors. Cost is $26. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Monday/Aug. 20
Brain aerobics for seniors. 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Exercise the brain with puzzles, riddles and games. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Exercise Class. Drop-in seated exercise class for seniors, 9 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Group meets Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call 703-228-5285.
Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., will walk in the neighborhood, 9 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5321.
Walking Trip. Potomac Overlook, is the destination of the Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Yarn Crafters. The Yarn Crafters at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., will meet 10:30 a.m., to knit and crochet items for local charities. Yarn and patterns provided. Call 703-228-5722.
Tuesday/Aug. 21
Health Talk. Learn how to care for and protect your spine, 12:30-2 p.m. at Brighton Gardens of Arlington, 3821 Wilson Blvd. Reservations required 703-294-6875. Box lunch provided.
Health Talk. Explore options addressing physical complaints for non-physical problems, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Trip Time. Arlington seniors will travel to historic Occoquan to browse and shop. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
History Lecture. Local historian Kathy Holt-Springston will visit Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 1 p.m., for a presentation, "History of Arlington: Between the World Wares." Time for reminiscing. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Animal Talk. All About Turtles is a presentation scheduled at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Guest speaker Marty Pross, park naturalist, Gulf Branch Nature Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Stamp Club. The Rubber Stamping Club for seniors will hold an open workshop, 11:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Call 703-228-5285.
Wednesday/Aug. 22
Safety Program. 2-3 p.m. at Sunrise at Bluemont Park, 5910 Wilson Road. Vivian Hevey-Swingle, Program Clinical Coordinator presents "When to Yield: An Overview for Seniors of the Skills Necessary for Safe Driving." Call Roz Minett at 703-531-2127 by Aug. 20 for a reservation. No charge.
Genealogical Group. The Lee Genealogical Research Support Group will meet 1 p.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Share research in tracing family roots. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285.
Identity Theft Prevention Lecture. Preventing identity theft by learning how crooks get personal information will be discussed with seniors, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Guest speaker David Romney, financial education specialist, Arlington Federal Credit Union. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk around Capitol Hill, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Hobby Workshop. Open workshop for hobbyists and crafters, 10:30 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Music Performance. Musician and singer Fred Brooks will entertain seniors, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955.
Thursday/Aug. 23
Safety Lecture. Safety for Our Seniors (S.O.S.), a public safety partnership between the Sheriff’s office and Citizens’ Crime Prevention Council, will be discussed 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free photo ID cards, details about telephone call-in program. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Health Topic. Support for caregivers will be discussed with seniors, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Guest speaker Dorotea Gonzalez, Capital Hospice. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Games. Volleyball for seniors, 2 p.m. (practice), 2:30 p.m. (games), Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N., Culpeper St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome. Call 703-228-4745.
Music Performance. The U.S. Army Blues Jazz Ensemble will entertain seniors at Kenmore Middle School. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Friday/Aug. 24
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, will walk along the C&O Canal, 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555. Group leaves from Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington.
Music Performance. Langston-Brown Senior Center will host a morning of music and singing with local entertainer Fred Brooks, 10:30 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5321.
Health Q&A. Ask the Nurse session, conducted by Diane Hendel, R.N., 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Free blood pressure checks. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285.
Saturday/Aug. 25
Trip Time. The Hippodrome Theater, Baltimore, Md., will host Arlington seniors, for a performance of "Menopause the Musical." Cost is $77 (includes dinner). Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Tuesday/Aug. 28
Health Talk. Learn how to modify someone’s surroundings to protect him/her from falling at 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Brighton Gardens of Arlington, 3821 Wilson Blvd. Reservations required 703-294-6875.