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.
Monday/Feb. 2
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 Arlington charities. Yarn and patterns provided. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Brain Exercise. Cranium Crunches for adults 55+ to exercise the brain and enhance memory, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. For more information, call 703-228-0955.
Brain Academy. Lee Senior Center’s Big Brain Academy for adults 55+ offers challenges to improve mental skills, 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Small classes; free. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Games. Improve Scrabble skills or learn the game for the first time, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Fun and mental exercise. Free. Details, 703-228-5722.
Games. Chess games for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Players of all levels welcome. Free. For more information, call 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Wii Fit interactive exercise video system for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 B. Culpeper St., Arlington. Combination of fun and fitness. Free. Details, 703-228-5321.
Strength Class. Strength training classes for adults 55+, intermediate and advanced, 9 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions or $3.50 drop-in class. For more information, call 703-228-4745.
Exercise. Full fitness class for adults 55+ including half hour cardio workout, exercises to improve range of motion, strength training to enhance muscle tome, bone density and balance, 10 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Intermediate and advanced; $3.50 per drop in class. For more information, call 703-228-4745.
Seated Class. Seated exercise classes for adults 55+, 9 a.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per drop-in class. For more information, call 703-228-0555.
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will walk along Holmes Run Trail, Annandale, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Art Viewing. Armchair viewing of current National Gallery of Art Monet exhibit, conducted by Joan Hart, Museum One, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Cost is $5. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Card Games. Friendly poker games for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Tuesday/Feb. 3
Art Trip. Seniors will visit the National Portrait Gallery, D.C., for a docent-led tour of “One Life: The Mask of Lincoln” exhibit. Cost is $8. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Job Hunting. Job hunting skills for adults 55+ will be discussed 7 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Find out how to match skills and experience with the right job. Session conducted by Haile Waldu Arlington Employment Center. Free. Call to register, 703-238-0955.
Aerobics. Low impact aerobics for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m. Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Includes dance and strength training. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Call to register, 703-228-5722.
Fitness. Beginners full fitness classes for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per drop-in class. For more information, call 703-228-0555.
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. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Games. Pickleball, the country’s fastest growing sport for adults 55+, 12:30 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Beginners welcome; no fee. For more information, call 703-228-0955.
Outdoor Games. Volleyball for adults 55+, 1:30 p.m. (practice), 2 p.m., (games), Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Table Games. Table tennis for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.
Health Talk. Adults new to Medicare or soon to be eligible are invited to a free session about the basics of Medicare, 6 p.m., Arlington Agency on Aging, DHS building, 3033 Wilson Blvd., 7th floor, Arlington. Free. For more information, 703-228-1700.
Wednesday/Feb. 4
Health Lecture. Updates on latest brain health research, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Call to register by Feb. 2, 703-228-5722.
Celebration. Black History Month celebration, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Program to feature writings of award winning African-American writers, Toni Morison and Maya Angelou plus discussion panel with longtime residents Craig Syphax and Noni Dabney. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Card Games. Duplicate bridge games for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. Cost is $4.50. For more information, call Anne Gress, 703-243-7714.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will walk along the C&O Canal from Carderock to Seven Locks, Md., 9:30 a.m. Cost is $3; newcomers welcome. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403.
Sports. Women, age 50+, interested in basketball are invited to participate in an open practice, 3x3 half court scrimmages, 7 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-4745.
Dance Workshop. Jane Franklin Dance workshops for adults 55+ begin 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No dance experience necessary. Free. For more information, call 703-228-5321.
Art Class. Oil painting classes for adults 55+ begin 10 a.m., Culpepper garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Cost is $24 for four two-hour sessions, taught by Larry Isham. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Video Games. Nintendo Wii sports and games days for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Jewelry Class. Valentine jewelry beading class for adults 55+, noon– 3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $5; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Thursday/Feb. 5
Hobby Group. The Woodcarvers group at Lee Senior Center will meet to do chips relief and round carving, 1 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-0555.
Gardening. Expert gardener Peter Jones will meet with adults 55+ to discuss growing plants from seeds, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Learn when to start, supplies needed and types of plants to try. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.
Friday/Feb. 6
Music Group. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, will meet 1 p.m., to discuss preludes and prologues. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-228-4403.
Health Talk. Medicare recipients are invited to meet with Martha Trunk, Arlington Agency on Aging, for one-on-one discussions, 10 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Call for appointment, 703-228-0955.
Computer Class. Beginners computer classes for adults 55+, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Drop-in or call 10 a.m. – noon for details, 703-228-0555. Five four-hour classes, $20 each.
Health Class. Weekly Core training classes for adults 55+ to improve posture, balance and stability, begin 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Cost is $28 for eight classes. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
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 travel to Arlington Cemetery for their weekly walking program, 10 a.m. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Monday/Feb. 9
Health Talk. In depth discussion with adults 55+ about different elements of memory, how it changes and ways to improve, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Conducted by Rachel Thompson. No fee. To register: 703-228-5722.
Brain Games. Brain exercises and challenges for adults 55+, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. and 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Two different sessions; no fee. Call to sign up, 703-228-0955 (WR), 703-228-0555 (Lee).
Games. Scrabble games for adults 55+ including senior Olympics participants, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details: 703-228-5722.
Games. Chess for adults 55+, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Madison Community Center, 3829 S. Stafford St., Arlington. All levels of players welcome. No fee. Information: 703-228-0555.
Bridge Games. Social bridge games for adults 55+ at four senior centers. Call Office of Senior Adult Programs for days and times at 703-228-4744 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bingo. Bingo for adults 55+, 1 p.m., $2 per card, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. For more details, 703-228-4403.
Health Talk. Soon to be eligible or new to Medicare participants are invited to a free information session to learn the basics, 2 p.m., Arlington Agency on Aging, 7th floor, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Pre-registration preferred but not necessary. Information: 703-228-1700.
Muscle Strength. Improving muscular strength, preserving bone density and maintaining joint flexibility are the goals in exercise classes for adults 55+ at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions or $3.50 per drop-in class. Information: 703-228-4745.
Fitness. Certified fitness coach onsite 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center weight room, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, weight machines, free weights. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Information, 703-228-4745.
Health Practice. Open Tai Chi practices, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., 703-228-5722. No fee. Open practices also available at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, 703-228-4403 and Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., 703-228-0555.
Seated Exercise. Fitness instructors Linda Bell and Linda Bernstein teach seated exercise classes at Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per drop-in class. Information: 703-228-0555.
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., will walk along the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Crafters. The Yarn Crafters at Aurora Hills Senior Center will knit and crochet items for Arlington charities, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Yarn and patterns provided. Donations of washable yarn appreciated. Information: 703-228-5722.
Tuesday/Feb. 10
Technology Question. Still have questions about the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital TV broadcasting? Get answers at 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Free. Details, call 703-228-4406.
Lecture. Seminar on downsizing for adults 55+ conducted by Matthew Quinn, Quinn’s Auction Galleries, 11 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Time for Q&A. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Exercise. Fun and energetic low impact aerobics classes 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. Full fitness exercise classes for adults 55+, beginners, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class; drop-in. Details: 703-228-0555.
Assessment. Personal assessments for adults 55+ to determine level of fitness followed by individualized plan working with fitness coach, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Call Bernadette Cheatham, 703-228-4771 for appointment. Cost is $130, which includes assessment and three fitness sessions.
Walking Group. Indoor walking group at Langston-Brown Senior Center will meet 9:30 a.m., 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Information: 703-228-5321.
Games. Pickleball for adults 55+, beginners, 12:30– 3 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. For more information, call 703-228-0955. Pickleball also available for intermediate and advanced, Monday, Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd Street. Cost is $15 OSAP registration fee. Information: 703-228-4745.
Games. Volleyball for adults 55+, 1:30 p.m. (practice), 2 p.m. (games), Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details: 703-228-5321.
Music Rehearsal. Rehearsal for Voices of Arlington, adults 55+, multicultural chorus, 10 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Information: 703-485-5745.
Table Games. Table tennis for adults 55+, 10 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Information: call 703-228-0955.
Card Games. Wild card poker, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details: 703-228-0555.
Wednesday/Feb. 11
Health Monitoring. Free blood pressure monitoring for adults 55+, 12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Call to sign up, 703-228-0555.
Art Trip. Seniors will visit the National Gallery of Art to view the “Pompeii and the Roman Villa; Art and Culture Around Naples,” exhibit. Cost is $9. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Video Game. Wii Fit video exercises programs available 1:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome, space is limited. Call to register, 703-228-0555. Wii Fit also available at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St. Call for days and times, 703-228-5321.
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for adults 55+ will travel to the National Zoo, 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.
Sports. Open practice for women’s (55+) basketball players, 7 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center gymnasium, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Practice skills, play 3 on 3 half court scrimmages. Bring a basketball. Free. Information: 703-228-4745.
Music Lessons. Team or individual piano lessons for adults 55+ available at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. Taught by Ruthann Pippenger of “Piano on the Run.” Cost is $15 per half hour session. Call for appointment, 703-228-4403.
Dance. Jane Franklin Dance troupe will lead creative movement workshop 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 Class. Drawing and painting techniques workshop series for adults 55+, taught by Jennifer Droblyen, community arts teacher, begins 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Thursday/Feb. 12
Discussion. Open discussion with adults 55+ about physical intimacy and healthy sex, led by public health nurse Patti O’Neill, R.N., 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details: 703-228-5321.
Volunteer. Meals on Wheels representative Pat Fisher will discuss MoW volunteer opportunities for adults 55+, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome; drop-in. Information: 703-228-0955.
Talk. David Farner, manager, Fort C.F. Smith Park will discuss Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War and the history of Fort C. F. Smith, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Details: 703-228-0955.
Friday/Feb. 13
Technology Program. Cyberseniors/Cyberteens, intergenerational computer training program offered at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Five four-hour courses, $20 each with tens assisting seniors. Call or drop by, 10 a.m. – noon, 703-228-6425 or 703-228-0555.
Fast Walkers. Fast paced walking group for adults 55+ will meet 9:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Information: 703-228-5722.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, will walk along Holmes Run Trail, Alexandria, 10 a.m. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Lunch. Valentine’s Day luncheon for adults 55+, noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Pasta, meatballs, salad, rolls, dessert. Musical entertainment by Songfellows barbershop quartet. Cost is $6. Register by noon Feb. 11 by calling 703-228-5722.
Celebration. Smoothies party for early Valentine’s celebration, 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Bring a favorite fruit, Center will provide the rest. Free. Call to sign up, 703-228-5321.
Games. Duplicate bridge games for adults 55+, 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.
Trip. The historic Heart in Hand Restaurant, Clifton, Va. is the destination of seniors. Cost is $30. Call Arlington Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Free Booklet. Adults 55+ are encouraged to call Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., for a complimentary copy of its 55+ Program Guide and registration application, 703-228-4721.
Saturday/Feb. 14
Honor Celebration. Nine elders from Arlington’s African-American community will be honored for their community contributions during a Harambee Ceremony, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. Harambee in Swahili means working together for a common purpose. Free. Information: 703-228-0948.