Senior Living Oct. 1-7
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Senior Living Oct. 1-7

Thursday/Oct. 2

Discussion. Informal discussion for adults 55+ on aging in place or moving to a retirement community, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Meet with professional strategic planner Marolyn (sp) Hatch. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-0955.

Dancing. Intermediate line dancing classes for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Fee is $3.50 per class. For more information, call 703-228-4745.

Woodcarvers. The Lee Woodcarvers at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will meet 1 p.m. for chips relief and round carving. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.

Trip and Performance. The Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs, Pa., will host Arlington seniors, for a performance of “Always Patsy” and buffet lunch. Cost is $79. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-22804749. Registration required.

Social Club. The Fair Golds social club for adults 55+ will meet noon, Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.

Friday/Oct. 3

Voting. Voter education session for seniors 55+ with representative from Arlington’s Voter Registration office, 10 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Demonstration of voting machines, Free. For more information, call 703-228-5321.

Hobby Talk. Hobbyist Fred Gatchell will discuss the history of miniature railroading, manufacturers, hobby clubs and show a video of Lionel layouts, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the C&O Canal, Gold Mine Loop, Potomac, Md., 10 a.m. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Fast Walkers. The Fast Forwards, a fast paced walking group for adults 55+, will meet 9 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Register, 703-228-5722.

Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will discuss Orchestral Symphonies, 1 p.m. No free; newcomers welcome. Call for more information, 703-228-4403.

Saturday/Oct. 4

Trip. The annual Chestertown Tea Time House Tour, Chestertown, Md., and dinner at Annie’s Paramount Steak and Seafood House, Kent Narrows, Md. Cost is $67. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Monday/Oct. 6

Poetry Discussion. The poetry of Robert Frost will be explored 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Guest speaker, Arlingtonian Lesley Lee Francis, granddaughter of Robert Frost. Call early to register, 703-228-4403.

Courses. Arlington adults 55+ are invited to sign up for two upcoming 40 hour software courses, “Brain Fitness” and “Insight,” to be held at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. and Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Flexible scheduling; $50 per program ($10 rebate upon completion of each course). Call Anne Peret, Office of Senior Adult Programs, for more information, 703-228-4878.

Language. English as a Second Language (ESL) for adults 55+, and Thurs., Oct. 9, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Classes taught by linguist Dr. Merton Bland. For more information, call 703-228-5321. No fee; newcomers welcome.

Games. Scrabble for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. and Fri., Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722 (AH), 703-228-0955 (WR).

Strength Training. Adult 55+ strength training classes devoted to preserving and gaining new muscular strength and flexibility, and Wed., Oct. 8, Fri., Oct. 10, 9 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions; newcomers welcome. Details, call 703-228-4745.

Weight Training. Exclusive weight room hours for adults 55+, and Wed., Oct. 8, Fri., Oct. 10, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. and Tues., Oct. 7, Wed., Oct. 8, Thurs., Oct. 9, Sat., Oct. 11, Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Certified fitness coaches onsite to assist with machines and weights. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Call for times, 703-228-4745.

Exercise. Drop-in seated exercise classes for adults 55+, and Wed., Oct. 8, Fri., Oct. 10, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285 for more information.

Ice Skating. Ice skating for adults only, 8-9:30 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall, Arlington. Cost is $1 (includes skates). For more information, call 703-228-4745.

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

Games. Armchair bowling for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.

Art Tour. Virtual tour for adults 55+ of the Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keefe exhibition at the National Museum of Art, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $5; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Games. Nintendo Wii games for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.

Health Talk. Medicare update, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-0555.

Shopping. It’s off to Potomac Mills, Wegman’s and Wal-Mart for seniors. Cost is $9. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Tuesday/Oct. 7

Sudoku. Two hour introductory to solving Sudoku puzzles for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Designed to help build brain function and cognitive abilities. No fee; small class, register early by calling, 703-228-0555.

Exercise. Low impact aerobics for adults 55+ with balanced exercises for the whole body, and Thursday, Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Fitness Class. Full fitness exercise class for beginners, adults 55+, and Thursday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Improve range of motion, muscle tone, bone density and balance. Drop-in; $3.50 per class; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.

Games. Pickleball, fastest growing indoor sport for adults 55+, and Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Beginners welcome; no fee. Call for more information, 703-228-0955.

Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., will meet 9:30 a.m. for a walk in and around the Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.

Tennis. Table tennis for adults 55+, and Thursday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. – noon, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Musical Café. Culpepper Garden Senior Center’s Musical Café will feature the songs of Johnny Cash, 1 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.

Music. Encore Chorale (adults 55+) will rehearse 2 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. New members welcome; no auditions. Call for fee details, 703-228-5321.

Wednesday/Oct. 8

Health Check. Free blood pressure checks for adults 55+, 12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Games. Duplicate bridge games for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. and Friday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m., Madison Community Center. Cost is $4.50; newcomers welcome. Call Anne Gress, 703-243-7774 for more information.

Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will walk in Huntley Meadows, Alexandria, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 703-228-4403.

Dancing. Jane Franklin Dance of Arlington will present four weekly programs of dance and movement for adults 55+ beginning 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center and 11 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321 (L-B), 703-228-0955 (WR).

Hearing Group. Hearing loss support group will meet 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Thursday/Oct. 9

Tour. Arlington seniors will tour the 50 room Anderson House in the heart of Dupont Circle, D.C. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Employment. Employment assistance for retired or semi-retired person, 50 years of age and older, will be discussed 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Guest speakers, Sue Allen and Arne Meyrow, Senior Employment Resources (SER). No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, 703-228-0955.

Dancing. Drop-in intermediate line dancing class for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Cost is $3.50 per class; newcomers welcome. For details, call 703-228-4745.

Woodcarvers. The Lee Woodcarvers group at Lee Senior Center will meet 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Newcomers welcome; no fee. Call for details, 703-228-0555.

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. For more information, call 703-228-0955.

Health Talk. Updates on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Program presented by public health nurse Chantal Middlethon, R.N. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.

Friday/Oct. 10

Planning ahead for a year for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 189th St., Arlington. Program presented by senior adult specialist Nancy Connors. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call early to register 703-228-5722.

Meditation. Feng shui consultant, educator and writer, Eileen Conti Welker, will present a program on modern methods of mediation, 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Computer Training. Visit Lee Senior Center to learn about a computer training program called Cyberseniors/Cyberteens, 10 a.m. – noon, 5722 Lee Highway. Arlington. Five courses offered; $20 each. Teens assist seniors. Call for details, 703-228-6425 or 703-228-0555.

Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will travel to Dyke Marsh, Alexandria, for weekly walking program, 10 a.m. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Monday/Oct. 13

Exercise Program. Two brain exercise software programs from Posit Science, are being offered at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. and Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. The 40 hour courses offer flexible scheduling; no computer knowledge required. Each program is $50 with a $10 rebate upon completion. For more information, call 703-228-4878.

Games. Scrabble for adults, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., and Friday, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome; drop-in. For more information, call 703-228-5722 (AH), 703-228-0955 (WR).

Language. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults 55+, and Thursday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Taught by linguist Dr. Merton Bland. For more information, call 703-228-5321.

Strength Training. Senior strength training classes, and Wednesday, Oct. 15, Friday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions or $3.50 drop-in. Call for details, 703-228-4745.

Exercise. Effective seated exercise classes for adults 55+, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Drop-in; cost is $3.50 per class; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-5285.

Ice Skating. Ice skating for adults 55+, 8– 9:30 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall., Arlington. Cost is $1, which includes skates. For more information, call 703-228-4745.

Bridge. Social bridge for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 12:30 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-5722 (AH), 703-228-0955 (WR).

Games. Mah Jongg (American style) for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.

Bingo. Bingo for adults 55+, and Friday, Oct. 17, 1 – 3 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.

Yarn Group. The Yarn Crafters at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., will meet 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., to knit and crochet items for Arlington charities. Yarn and patterns provided. Donations of washable yarn appreciated. For more information, call 703-228-5722.

Tuesday/Oct. 14

Legal Services. Lawyers from Legal Services of Northern Virginia will offer their services to adults 55+, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Individual appointments to discuss wide array of services. No fee. Call for appointment, 703-228-5321 (L-B), 703-228-0555 (Lee).

Voter. Voter education for adults 55+, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Representatives from Arlington Voter Registration office will demonstrate voting machines and answer questions. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.

Cell Phone Information. Seniors can get information about buying and using cell phones, 7 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Drop-in; no fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Exercise. Balanced exercises for adults 55+ using low impact aerobics and strength training, 9:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Taught by Irena Woodruff. Call to register, 703-228-5722..

Training. Full fitness exercise class including half hour cardiovascular workout, gentle flexibility exercises and strength training, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class; drop-in; newcomers welcome. Call for more information, 703-228-0555.

Games. Pickleball for adults 55+, beginners, 1– 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome; drop-in. For more information, call 703-228-0955.

Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., will meet for a walk in and around the Center, 9:30 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-5321.

Book Club. Culpepper Garden Senior Center’s book club will meet 1:30 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, to discuss, “Triangle: The Fire That Changed America” by David Von Drehle. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Tennis. Table tennis for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – noon, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Cards. Wild card poker for adults 55+, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Beginners welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.

Music. The songs of Tammy Wynette will be featured at Culpepper Garden Senior Center’s weekly musical café, 1 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $2 (includes refreshments). Call to register, 703-228-4403.

Wednesday/Oct. 15

Bridge. Duplicate bridge games for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 10:30 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $4.50; newcomers welcome. For more information, call Anne Gress, 703-243-7714.

Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will travel to the Franciscan Monastery, D.C., for its weekly walking program, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.

State By Video. The All Around America video program at Langston-Brown Senior Center will feature the state of New Mexico, 11 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome; drop-in. For more information, 703-228-5321.

Card Making. Card making class for adults 55+, 1– 3 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Supplies provided. Cost is $5. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Social Club. The Happy Hearts social club for adults 55+ will meet at noon, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Call for details, 703-228-5321.

Thursday/Oct. 16

Healthy Cooking. Cooking with tofu for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Program presented by Jennifer Abel, Virginia Cooperative Extension educator. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0955.

Trip. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, Md., is the destination of seniors. Cost is $16 which includes stop at Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer’s Market. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.

Line Dancing. Intermediate line dancing class for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class; drop-in; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4745.

Health Talk. Updates on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis for adults 55+, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Program presented by public health nurse, Chantal Middleton, R.N. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0955.

Social Club. The Fair Golds social club for adults 55+ will meet noon (brown bag lunch), Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-5722.

Friday/Oct. 17

Comedy. Comedy club for adults 55+ featuring video and audio selections of classic comedy shows, 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.

Celebration. Oktoberfest celebration at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. noon. Register by Oct. 15, 703-228-5722. Live oompah music and German food. Cost is $6.

Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the C&O Canal and Widewater Lagoon, D.C., 10 a.m. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.

Fast Walkers. Aurora Hills Senior Center’s fast paced walking group, The Fast Forwards, will meet 9 a.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information and 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 “Big Time Losers.” 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 1 p.m., to discuss, “Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women” by Geraldine Brooks. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.

Dance. Culpepper Garden Senior Center is planning a Fall Harvest Dance for adults 55+ featuring Big Band music with Deejay Steve McIntire and all request Oldies, 1 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Admission is $1 plus a canned food item to benefit the Arlington Food Assistance Center. Call for more information, 703-228-4403.

Computer Training. Cyberseniors/Cyberteens, intergenerational computer training courses, offered at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Five courses with teens assisting seniors. $20 each for text books. Call or drop by 10a.m. – noon. For more information, call 703-228-0555.

Trip

Outside Excursions. 2008 overnight excursions for seniors through Arlington Senior Adult Travel include 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.

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

* 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.

* 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. For more information and to obtain a survey, call 703-228-1795 or visit www.arlingtonva.us/mapp.