Thursday/Jan. 8
Workshop. Workshop for adults 55+ looking for part-time, full-time or temporary employment, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Information presented by Haile Woldu, Arlington Employment Center. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0955.
Health Talk. Ways to prevent falls and maintain healthy balance will be discussed 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Program presented by Chantal Middleton, R.N. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Friday/Jan. 9
Party. New Year’s party for adults 55+, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Omelet brunch and musical entertainment by the Morroy Sisters. Cost is $6; newcomers welcome. Register by Jan. 7, 703-228-5722.
Music. The Embassy of Austria will host seniors for an Opera-Operetta evening featuring Hungarian soprano Krisztina David and Austrian tenor Daniel Johannsen. Cost is $61, includes reception. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Computer Course. Learning how to use a new computer sessions offered by Cyberseniors/Cyberteens at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Call or drop-in 10 a.m. – noon for details, 703-228-0555. Cost is $20 per four-hour course.
Fast Walkers. 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. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the Georgetown Branch Trail, D.C., 10 a.m. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 7034-228-0555.
Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1 p.m., to discuss the 200th birthday of German composer Felix Mendelssohn. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-4403.
Dance Performance. Taylor Elementary School students will present a Dance Celebration of dances from around the world, 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-5321.
Monday/Jan. 12
Presentation. Aurora Hills Senior Center will host an armchair presentation by Joan Hart, art educator, Museum One, about artist Grandma Moses and her portrayals of special times of the year emphasizing the winter months, 1 p.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $5. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Art Class. Oil painting classes for adults 55+ start 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $24 for four two-hour classes; taught by Larry Isham. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Brain Aerobics. Brain aerobics for adults 55+, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Mental challenges using games, puzzles, trivia pursuits. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.
Brain Boost. Big Brain Academy for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Mental challenges using Nintendo Wii games. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Games. Chess for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome; instruction available. Free. For more information, call Karen O’Brien, 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Seated exercise classes for adults 55+, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. $3.50 per class; drop-in. Details, 703-228-0555.
Walkers. The Nellie Custis Trail in Arlington is the destination of the Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 9:30 a.m., 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Ice Skating. Ice skating for adults 55+, 8– 9:15 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall, Arlington. Cost is $1 (includes skate rental). Lessons available starting week of Jan. 12. For more information, call 703-228-4745.
Tuesday/Jan. 13
Legal Talk. Attorneys from Legal Services of Northern Virginia will be available to adults 55+ for private appointments, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Free. Call for appt., 703-228-5321 (L-B), 703-228-0555 (Lee).
Trip. It’s off to shopping at the Leesburg Corner Outlets, Leesburg, Va., for seniors. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Technology Talk. An explanation of the change from analog to digital TV will be explained, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. For more information, call 703-228-0955. For a list of additional information sessions, call 703-228-4721.
Transition Workshop. A transition workshop for retirees or soon-to-be-retirees, 7 p.m., Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee. Last minute reservations, 703-228-0955.
Language. English/Spanish conversations to improve vocabularies, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Swap stories, discuss current events; free. Details, 703-228-5321.
Health Talk. Newly eligible Medicare participants are invited to an information session, 6:30 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Martha Trunk, Arlington Agency on Aging, will discuss Medicare basics. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Exercise. Kickboxing classes for adults 55+ begin 11:45 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $22.50 for five classes. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Sports ‘n Flex exercise classes for conditioned adults 55+ begin 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Combination of Yoga, Pilates Mat, martial arts and sports stretching. Cost is $22.50 for five classes. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Training. Core training exercises classes for adults 55+ begin 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Developing core strength improves playing of sports and eases everyday tasks. Cost is $21 for six classes. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Dancing. Beginners line dancing classes for adults 55+ start 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Partner not needed; $3.50 per class; drop-in. Details, 703-228-4403.
Weight Demonstration. Kettlebell demonstration, noon, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Cast iron weight used for quick workout programs to strengthen muscles, tendons and ligaments. Free. Details, 703-228-4771.
Exercise. Beginners and intermediate Pilates class for adults 55+, 9:15 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Exercises performed on a floor mat. Cost is $45.50 for 13 classes. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Walking Program. Indoor senior walking program will meet 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Games. Pickleball for adults 55+, 12:30– 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., 703-228-0955. Free.
Outdoor Games. Volleyball for adults 55+, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., 1:30 p.m. (practice), 2 p.m. (games). All levels of player welcome. Free. Details, 703-228-5321.
Book Discussion. “Oracle Bones” by Peter Hessler, will be discussed by Culpepper Garden Senior Center’s book club, 1:30 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-4403.
Card Games. Wild Card Poker for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Stamp Club. Rubber Stamping Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will meet 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Hands-on demonstration; see latest stamps and supplies. Cost is $1; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Woodcarvers. The Lee Woodcarvers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will meet for chips relief and round carving, 1– 3 p.m. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Wednesday/Jan. 14
Health Group. Hearing loss support group will meet 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Cleaning Class. Decluttering 101 class for adults 55+, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-5722.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will walk from Ft. Reno Park to Rock Creek, D.C., 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Art Class. Community arts program teacher Jennifer Droblyen will conduct a three part series on drawing techniques, for adults 55+, beginning 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Party. Chili party with cornbread and dessert, for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $5. Call to register, 703-228-0555 and ask about bringing chili samples.
Program. Senior adult specialist Nancy Connors will present a program, “Your Ideal Day,” 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Health Talk. Free blood pressure monitoring for adults 55+, 12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Thursday/Jan. 15
Volunteer Opportunities. Informational program about the services and volunteer opportunities with the American Red Cross will be held 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Details, call 703-228-0955.
Health Talk. Ways to prevent falls and maintain balance will be discussed with adults 55+, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Program presented by public health nurse, Chantal Middlethon, R.N. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0955.
Friday/Jan. 16
Tour. Seniors will tour the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, Va. Cost is $49 which includes Tea in the Museum’s Tearoom. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Fast Walkers. Fast paced walking group for adults 55+ will meet 9 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Music Appreciation. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will discuss tone poems, also known as symphonic poems and program music for orchestras, 1 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-4403.
Book Group. Aurora Hills Senior Center’s book discussion group will meet 1 p.m., to discuss, “My Life in France,” by Julia Child, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5722.
Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year celebration, the Year of the Ox, noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Chinese food and entertainment. Cost is $6. Register by noon, Jan. 14 by calling, 703-228-5722.
Sunday/Jan. 18
Tribute. Seniors are invited to attend a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., 6:30 – 9 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Theater, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Prize-winning essays read by Arlington students, performances by the Divine Dance Institute and gospel recording artists The Virginia Aires. Free. For more information, call 703-228-5339.
Music Performance. Seniors will attend an afternoon piano concert by Diane Walsh at the National Academy of Sciences, D.C. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Monday/Jan. 19
Ice Skating. Exclusive time for ice skating adults 55+, 8 – 9:15 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall, Arlington. Cost is $1 (includes skate rental); $1 parking at Mall garage. Instruction available. For more information, call 703-228-4745.
Wednesday/Jan. 21
Card Games. Friendly duplicate bridge games for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Cost is $4.50; newcomers welcome. Call Anne Gress, 703-243-7714 for more information.
Video Games. Wii Fit interactive video program for adults 55+ includes yoga, strength training, aerobics and balance games, 1:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Free. Call to register, space is limited, 703-228-0555. Also available Mondays and Fridays at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., 703-228-5321.
Exercise. Seated exercise class for adults 55+, drop-in, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class. Details, 703-228-0555.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will walk in Great Falls Park, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Art. Drawing class for adults 55+, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Taught by Jennifer Droblyen, community arts program teacher. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Art. Oil painting classes for adults 55+ begin 10 a.m. – noon, Walter Reed Senior Center. Cost is $24 for four two-hour sessions. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Crafts. Card making class using rubber stamps, for adults 55+, 1– 3 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $5. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Health Talk. Update on brain research and recent findings, for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Free. Register by Jan. 19 at 703-228-4403.
Health Care. Learn about adult day health care in Arlington, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Program presented by Nancy Connors, admissions coordinator, Madison Adult Day Health Care Center. Free. Call early to register, 703-4403.
Theater Performance. Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia (MD) will host seniors for a buffet lunch and performance of “Mid-Life!” Cost is $47. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Legal Talk. Elder law attorney Leda Gottleib will discuss pros and cons of Trusts and Wills, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.