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.
Thursday/Jan. 22
Talk. Virginia Cooperative Extension educator Jennifer Abel will present a program, Learning to Enjoy Exotic Fruits and Vegetables, Thurs., Jan. 22, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Language Talk. Improve English and Spanish vocabularies with social conversations for adults 55+ at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., 1 p.m. Free; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Health Class. Seniors low impact aerobics class, 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.
Games. Beginners pickleball for adults 55+, 12:30– 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. For details, 703-228-0955.
Woodcarvers. The Lee Woodcarvers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will meet 1– 3 p.m., for chips relief and round carving. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Experiences. Seniors will meet to share holiday experiences, 10:30 a.m. (Spanish), 11 a.m. (English), Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Technology Change. Information for adults 55+ regarding the switch from analog to digital television broadcasting, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill Senior Center (temporarily located at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St.). Free. Call to register, 703-228-7791.
Friday/Jan. 23
Health Talk. Stroke prevention discussion for adults 55+, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Free. Call for information, 703-228-4403.
Technology. Information about Metro’s SmarTrip farecard for seniors and reduced fare for individuals with disabilities will be presented 11 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Computer Training. Intergenerational computer training program with five different four-hour courses for beginners (55+) available at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $20 per course. Call to sign up or drop in, 10 a.m. – noon, 703-228-6425.
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 to register, 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The C&O Canal River Trail, D.C., is the destination of the Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 10 a.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to sign up, 703-228-0555.
Music Appreciation. The music of Poland will be discussed by the music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 1 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. For more information, 703-228-4403.
Games. Wii Sports and Games for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free. For more information, 703-228-5722.
Monday/Jan. 26
Trip. Afternoon Tea for seniors at Tea, Lace and Roses, Culpeper, Va. Cost is $35. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Technology Session. Two information sessions regarding the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting will be held 10:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway and 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Program conducted by Francesca Cavallaro. Free. Register, 703-228-0555 (Lee), 703-228-5722 (AH).
Brain Help. Brain aerobics to challenge mental capabilities for adults 55+, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.
Games. Scrabble for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St.. Free. Details, 703-228-5722.
Chess. Chess games for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Players at all levels are welcome. Free. Details, 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Seated exercise class for adults 55+, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class; drop-in; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Walkers. Constitution Gardens, D.C. 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.
Ice Skating. Ice skating for adults 55+, 8– 9:15 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall, Arlington. Cost is $1 (includes skates). Lessons for beginners available. For more information, call 703-228-4745.
Games. Newest Wii sports and games for adults 55+, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Also Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-5722 (AH), 703-228-5321 (L-B).
Crafters. The Yarn Crafters of 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. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Technology. Register early for program about SmarTrip, Metro’s rechargeable plastic fare card, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Call for more information and to register, 703-228-4403.
Tuesday/Jan. 27
Documentary. Seniors will view documentary on Nobel Prize winner and neuroscientist Eric Kandel at the Carnegie Institute in D.C. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Mental Games. Introductory mental exercise classes using systematic approach to solving Sudoku puzzles, for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Small classes. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Language. English/Spanish dialogue sessions for adults 55+ to improve vocabularies, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Details, 703-228-5321.
Aerobics. Low impact aerobics for adults 55+, 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.
Exercise. Drop-in full fitness exercise class for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class. Details, 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Kettlebell exercise classes for adults 55+ begin noon Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Easy to use, quick workout program. Cost is $25 for five sessions. Call to register, 703-228-4771.
Walkers. The Langston Walkers, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., will meet for an indoor walk, 9:30 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Outdoor Games. Pickleball for beginners, adults 55+, 12:30 p.m.- 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.
Games. Volleyball for adults 55+, 1:30 p.m. (practice), 2 p.m. (games), Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Beginners welcome. Free. Details, 703-228-5321.
Table Game. Table tennis for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. All levels of players welcome. Details, 703-228-0955.
Walking. 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.
Game. Pickleball for adults 55+, 12:30– 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., 703-228-0955. Free. Also available daily, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center (small fee), 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. 703-228-4745.
Art. Color Me Mine, paint-your-own ceramic studio, will provide pottery and design materials at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 10 a.m. Call early to register, 703-228-4403.
Wednesday/Jan. 28
Practice. Women’s 55+ basketball practice, 7 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Bring a basketball, practice skills, play 3 on 3 half court scrimmages. Free. Details, 703-228-6745.
Health Talk. Physical therapist Laura Probert will discuss the benefits of craniosacral therapy, 11 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Thursday/Jan. 29
Demonstration. How to give a simple massage will be demonstrated 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Conducted by certified massage therapist Bo Lindberg. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.
Volunteering. Volunteer opportunities for adults 55+ with CrisisLink will be discussed, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.
Games. Mah Jongg for adults 55+, American and Chinese style, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-5321.
Health Talk. Lee Senior Center will host an informational program on osteoarthritis and knee pain, 11 a.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Learn how to manage pain, hear about treatment options and resources. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Friday/Jan. 30
Lunch and Entertainment. Annual Chili Lunch and Bingo plus musical entertainment, noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $6. Register by Jan. 28 by calling 703-228-5722.
Trip. It’s off to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, Del. for seniors. Cost is $24. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
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. Details, 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along the Urban Heritage Trail, 10 a.m. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet to discuss Soviet composer Sergei Prokofiev, 1 p.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-4403.