Senior Living April 30-May 6
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Senior Living April 30-May 6

Thursday/May 1

Senior Law Day. 31ST Annual Law Day for Seniors, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Dept. of Human Services, 3033 Wilson Blvd., 7th floor, Arlington. Speakers, workshops, hands-on demonstrations. Call for details, 703-228-1700.

Games. Mah Jongg for seniors, American and Chinese styles, 10 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.

Poetry. Poetry writing workshop for seniors, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Friday/May 2

Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will discuss “Dream Theme” music by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and others, 1 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.

Games. Seniors scrabble enthusiasts will meet 10:15 a.m.-noon, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Players practicing to play in Northern Virginia Senior Olympics in September. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Discussion. Fun with Feng Shui discussion 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Designer Eileen Conti Welker describes how color, sounds, plants and decluttering create positive living and working spaces. Free. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk amongst the azaleas at the National Arboretum in D.C., 10 a.m. Cost is $2.,50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Fast Walkers. Aurora Hills Senior Center’s fast paced walking group will meet 9 a.m., 735 S. 18th St., for a three mile walk in the area. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Trip. The National Cathedral Flower Mart, D.C., is on the agenda for seniors. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Sunday/May 4

Music Performance. Seniors will attend a concert by the U.S. Marine Chamber Orchestra at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, NOVA Community College. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Monday/May 5

Games. Brain aerobics session for seniors featuring puzzles, games and quizzes, led by adult specialist Rachel Thompson, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Games. Chess club for seniors will meet 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Free. Instruction available. Call for details, 703-228-0555.

Exercise. The newly renovated Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., is the site of a seated exercise class for seniors beginning 10 a.m. Cost is $28 for eight weekly sessions or $56 for 16 twice-weekly sessions. Call to register, 703-228-4745.

Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will walk in Potomac Overlook Park, 9:30 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Dance Performance. Jane Franklin Dance, a local modern dance company, will perform, 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Dance Class. Line dancing instructor Pinky O’Neil will teach three, weekly, one hour classes at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, noon. Cost is $3.50 per class. Details, 703-228-0555.

Exercise. Yoga series for seniors begins 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Taught by Shaye Moore; $24.50 for seven sessions. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Games. Armchair bowling for seniors at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., 9:30 a.m. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5321.

Volunteers. Trained volunteers to help seniors with paperwork regarding the economic stimulus payments, will be available 10 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5321 or the Agency on Aging, 703-228-1700.

Tuesday/May 6

Games. Introduction to Sudoku puzzles for seniors, 1 – 3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Pre-requisite for regular Sudoku Mental Workout Sessions. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Language. English/Spanish dialogue especially for seniors, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5321.

Exercise. Tai Chi classes for seniors taught by Richard Gramman begin 11 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $49 for 14 sessions. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., will meet at the Center for an indoor walking program, 9:30 a.m. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Music Performance. Local singer and musician Fred Brooks will entertain seniors, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Health Lecture. Attend a free session about the basics of Medicare at the Agency on Aging, 3033 Wilson Blvd., 7th floor, Arlington at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred, but not required. For further information or to pre-register, please contact the Agency on Aging at 703-228-1700, TTY 703-228-1788, or via e-mail at Arlaaa@arlingtonva.us.

Wednesday/May 7

Trip. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsales at The Kennedy Center is on the agenda for seniors. Cost is $80, which includes Happy Hour at the 600 Restaurant at the Watergate. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Gardening. Lee Senior Center will host its 2nd Annual Plant Exchange, 1:30 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Swap cuttings with other gardeners; visit with Master Gardener Pam Stratton. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Games. Senior adult specialist Nancy Connors will meet with seniors for a program of Cranium Crunches, activities for the mind, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Walking. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will travel to Reston to walk along the Glade Stream West Trail, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.

Art Lecture. Three informational programs on modern art by Joan Hart, 11 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $5 per session. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Dance Workshops. Choreographer Jane Franklin leads a series of workshops for seniors featuring dance and creative movement, beginning 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. and 11 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-5321 (LB), 703-228-0955 (WR).

Art Class. Oil and acrylic painting classes for seniors, taught by Larry Isham, begin 10 a.m. – noon, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $24 for four two-hour classes. Call to register, 703-228-4403.

Thursday/May 8

Trip. The Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer’s Market in Annapolis is the destination of seniors. Trip includes Colonial High Tea at Reynolds Tavern. Cost is $38. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Reading Group. The intergenerational Walter Reed Play Reading group will introduce its new selection, “Our Town,” 12:30 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Readers of all ages welcome to participate. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Volunteers. Seniors interested in volunteer opportunities are invited to an informational presentation by the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (www.ivcusa.org), 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. For more information, call 703-228-0955. No need to register.

Animals. Everything you ever wanted to know about turtles, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Guest speaker naturalist Rachel Tolman. Indigenous turtles to watch and pet. Free. Call to register, 703-228-4403.

Photo Workshop. Photo workshop planned featuring portraits, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Learn scratchboard techniques; taught by Jim Halloran. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Chorus. Daytime men’s chorus, the Songfellows, looking for new members, will meet 10 a.m.-noon, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee. Call Carlton Blake, 703-228-536-5160.

First Aid Lesson. First aid at home and what to include in first aid kits will be discussed with seniors by Cori Jorgenson, R.N., 10:30 a.m., Langston Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlngton. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Friday/May 9

Games. Scrabble players (55+) are invited to play and train for the 2008 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; coaching available. Call for information, 703-228-0955.

Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the C&O Canal, 10 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Fast Walkers. The Fast Forwards, a new fast paced walking group for seniors, will meet 9 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Group will walk a 3-4 mph loop in the neighborhood. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1 p.m., to discuss 19th Century French composer Charles Gounod. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.

Exercise. Yoga series for seniors begins 12:30 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Taught by Peggy Finn; $24.50 for seven sessions. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Performance. The Voices of Arlington, a multi-cultural singing group at Walter Reed Senior Center, will perform 11 a.m., 2909 S. 16th St., in early celebration of Mother’s Day. No fee. For more details, call 703-228-0955.

Celebration. Early Mother’s Day celebration at Langston-Brown Senior Center featuring mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers, 11:30 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Cost is $5. Register by May 5 by calling 703-228-5321.

Celebration. Aurora Hills Senior Center will celebrate Mother’s Day, noon with lunch and entertainment, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $6. Register by May 7 by calling 703-228-5722.

Tea Party. Old-fashioned Tea Party to celebrate Mother’s Day, 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Semi-formal attire suggested. Free. Call to make reservations, 703-228-4403.

Monday/May 12

Paper Topic. Controlling paper clutter will be the topic 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Learn what papers to keep and for how long. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Exercise. Senior Boot Camp consisting of 45 minute cardio and strength workouts without harsh stress on joints and muscles, 9 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Cost is $21 for six classes. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will travel to River Farm Park for weekly walking program, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50 for van transportation to walking site; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Art Class. Oil painting classes for seniors begin 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Four two-hour classes, $24, taught by Larry Isham. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Dancing. Senior tap dancing group, The Diamonds, will perform, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.

Tuesday/May 13

Traveling Tips. Tips and techniques for seniors on foreign travel and cruises by world travelers, Andrea and Walter Baumann 11:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Technology Class. Tech savvy teenagers will coach seniors on the use and features of cell phones, 7 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Hands on learning; participants bring own cell phones. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Exercise. Core training for seniors to improve posture, balance and stability begins 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Cost is $24.50 for seven classes. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Exercise. Yoga classes for seniors begin 11:15 a.m. (beginners), 10 a.m. (intermediate), Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $21 for six sessions. Call to register, 703-228-4403.

Exercise. Beginner and intermediate Pilates classes for seniors start 9:15 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $42 for 12 sessions. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Walking. Informal walking group for seniors will meet 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; walk indoors and out. Call for information, 703-228-5321.

Garden Flower Talk. Arlington park naturalist Amanda Campbell will meet with seniors to discuss wildflowers and how to make potpourri and sachets, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-0955.

Book Discussion. Culpepper Garden Senior Center’s book club will discuss, “Brother I’m Dying,” by Elwidge Dantcat, 1:30 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-4403.

Dancing. Line dancing workshop for seniors, taught by expert Pinky O’Neil, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.

Grant Discussion. Langston-Brown Senior Center will host a discussion about Arlington County’s housing grants program for seniors (62+) who are renters, 11 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Legal Discussion. Attorneys with Legal Services of Northern Virginia will assist seniors individually who need advice on a variety of issues, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. and 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center., 5722 Lee Highway. Appointments necessary by calling 703-228-5321 (l-B), 703-228-0555 (Lee). No fee.

Wednesday, May 14

Exercise. Tai Chi classes for seniors (beginners), taught by Take Toma, begin 1:30 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $35 for 10 classes. Call to register, 703-228-4403.

Walking Club. Meadowlark Garden in Vienna is the destination of the Walking Club of Arlington for seniors, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. 703-228-4403.

Health Series. Seven part series on healthy nutrition begins with registration 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Blood Pressure. Free blood pressure monitoring for seniors, 12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Government Paper Help. Trained volunteers can assist seniors with paperwork regarding the U.S. governments stimulus payments, 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington.. Call for appt., 703-228-1700.

Music Discussion. Seniors will meet ASCAP’s Michael Kerker at The Kennedy Center to discuss the music of Charles Strouse, “Up Close and Personal.” Cost is $29. Registration required. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.

Thursday/May 14

Trip. It’s off to Baltimore and the Annual Preakness Crab Derby Day at the Lexington Market. Cost is $8. Registration required. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.

Retirement. Retirement transitions counselor, Rachel Thompson, will conduct a three part series on personal life planning beginning 9 a.m.-noon, Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. No fee. Register early by calling, 703-228-4746.

Program. Central Library will recognize Older Americans Month with a two hour program showcasing its services and resources, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., 1015 N. Quincy St. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5960.

Antique Appraisal. Jean Jackson, Antiques Associates, will meet with seniors to appraise antique objects, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Cell Phone Help. Seniors baffled by the features on their cell phones are invited to an instructional session, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Music Rehearsal. Daytime men’s chorus, the Songfellows, looking for new members. Rehearsal, 10 a.m. – noon, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee. Call for more details, 703-228-4403.

Blood Pressure. Free blood pressure monitoring for seniors, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Program. Ana Rivera, Capital Hospice, will meet with seniors to discuss the Five Wishes program, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.

Social Club. Senior social club, The Fair Golds, will meet noon, Fairlington Community Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.

Friday/May 16

Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, will walk along Embassy Row in D.C., 10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Fast Walking. A fast paced walking group for seniors will meet at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 9 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details 703-228-5722.

Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will meet 1 p.m., to discuss music composers who were also music critics. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.

Book Discussion. Aurora Hills Senior Center’s book discussion group will meet Fri., May 16, 1 p.m., to discuss, “Brother, I’m Dying.” No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5722.

Saturday/May 17

Traditional Hatha Yoga classes for seniors begin 9:30 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Appropriate for both beginners and advanced. Cost is $30 for six 90 minute sessions. Call to register, 703-228-4403.

Monday/May 19

Health Lecture. Attend a free session about the basics of Medicare at the Agency on Aging, 3033 Wilson Blvd., 7th floor, Arlington at 2 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred, but not required. For further information or to pre-register, please contact the Agency on Aging at 703-228-1700, TTY 703-228-1788, or via e-mail at Arlaaa@arlingtonva.us.

Trip

Outside Excursions. 2008 overnight excursions for seniors through Arlington Senior Adult Travel include The Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, Highland, N.Y., June 9-13; Mt. Rushmore, Black Hills and Badlands of S.D., Sept. 8-17; Cape Cod, Mass., Oct. 20-24; Oglebay Resort, “Festival of Lights,” Wheeling W.V., Dec. 9-12. Call for costs and details, 703-228-4748.

Trips

Seniors will tour the Ohio Amish Country, April 28-May 1. Trip will include stops at the Longaberger Basket Factory, Hieni Cheese House, Historic Roscoe Village, Canal Boat Cruise and Yoder’s Amish Farm Tour and Buggy Ride. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel for information, 703-228-4748.

The Rocking Horse Dude Resort, Highland, N.Y., will host seniors, June 9-13. Full scale dude ranch and year round resort. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel for information, 703-228-4748.

Ongoing Events

Sports for Arlington seniors: tennis (Mon.-Fri.), volleyball (Tues.), ice skating (Mon.) and golf (Tues. & Thurs.) Call for more information, 703-228-4745.

*Caregivers’ Workshop. The Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring a workshop for caregivers of seniors at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of every month through May covering topics such as “Caring, Coping and Understanding Dementia,” “Healthy Brain Aging,” and “Managing Caregiver Stress.” Located at Brighton Gardens of Arlington, 3821 Wilson Blvd. Free. Refreshments provided, call to RSVP, 703-294-6875.

* Seniors (55+) are invited to register with Arlington County’s Office of Senior Adult Programs and participate in fitness, education, arts, social and travel programs at seven senior centers. The cost is an annual $15 registration fee which includes a bi-monthly program guide .Transportation options to the centers are available. For more information, call OSAP at 703-228-4744.

* Free federal and state income tax preparation for seniors every Tuesday and Friday until April 15 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, by certified AARP Taxaide counselors, Appointments necessary by calling 703-228-4403.

* Arlington County’s Public Health Division is asking seniors and all county residents to participate in a survey to help determine where the local public health system should focus its efforts over the next 10 years. The survey is part of a process called MAPP, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. Survey results will also provide valuable information in measuring perceptions of the quality of life and health in Arlington. For more information and to obtain a survey, call 703-228-1795 or go to www.arlingtonva.us/mapp.

* Classes in English as a Second Language, for seniors, are offered at Langston-Brown Senior Center, every Monday, 10 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. To register, call 703-228-5321.

* Friendly poker games for seniors, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Beginners welcome. Call 703-228-0555.

* Table tennis for seniors, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955.

* Trip Planner. Branson, Mo. is the destination of Arlington seniors, Oct. 15-21. Round trip by motor coach, meals, shows, tours and more. Call for details, Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4748.

* Dining Out Club. Lunch is held the first Thursday of the month and dinner is on the second Wednesday at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Call 703-228-0555. Newcomers welcome.

* Golf. The 2007 Arlington Senior Golf Club season begins Tues., Apr. 3 at the Old Hickory Golf Course, Woodbridge. The group plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays at various golf courses in Northern Virginia. Seniors interested in joining should call Karl VanNewkirk, 703-536-5916.

* Exercise. Exclusive days and hours are available to Arlington seniors at the weight rooms at Langston-Brown and Madison Senior Centers. Strength training, using varied types of cardio equipment, supervised by a certified personal trainer, is offered at Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Mon., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wed., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Fri., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and Madison, 3829 N. Stafford St., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 7-11 a.m., Sat., 7–10 a.m. The cost is $56 for a 16-session ticket. Call 703-228-4745.

* Volunteers. Arlington County is hosting the opening ceremonies and track and field events on Sat., Sept. 15 for the 2007 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Volunteers are needed for a cheerleading squad to support senior athletes from all parts of Northern Virginia. Contact Jennifer Collins, fitness coordinator, Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-4745.* English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for seniors offered every Monday, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.