55+ Programs are virtual, indoors at 55+ Centers and outdoors. A 55+ Membership is required to participate ($20 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Sgt. Rodney M. Davis, one of only 88 African-Americans to receive the Congressional Medal
of Honor for extraordinary courage and patriotism, Thursday, Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m. Presented by John Hollis, author of Davis’ awe-inspiring story. Registration # 912400-30.
Line dance classes, beginner level, Thursday, Feb. 10, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center; Friday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Drop in.
Movie discussion, “The Last Daughter,” (2021), Thursday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m. Registration # 912402-06.
Mah Jongg, American style, Thursday, Feb. 10, noon-4 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 12, noon – 3:45 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop in.
Open House at Arlington Mill 55+ Center, Saturday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Preview programs, visit open art studio, meet staff. Registration # 912899-01.
Crochet enthusiasts meet to swap patterns and share techniques, Monday, Feb. 14, Thursday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop in.
Volleyball, Monday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m., Tues., Feb. 15, 3 p.m., Wed., Feb. 16, 9 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop in.
Scale down, weight loss support group, private weigh-ins, interesting programs, Monday, Feb. 14, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop in.
Monday morning meet-up with fellow 55+ members, general conversation, BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee), Feb. 14, Feb. 21 and 28, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop in.
Ukulele lessons, basic strumming, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 4:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Taught by Sandy O’Shea. Registration # 912304-05.
55+ Live! Talk Show, preview programs, activities, demonstrations, meet 55+ staff, Tuesday, Feb. 15, noon. Registration # 912801-03.
Genealogy 101 with experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912402-18.
Acoustic afternoon with Ed Girovasi and Phil Rosen, featuring classical, pop, folk and blues, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 912301-02.
Open art studio for artists to work at their own pace, no instruction, share ideas with other artists, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop in.
Documentary discussion, “Presidents Truman to Ford,” Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1 p.m. Registration #912402-03.
Estate planning beyond wills and trusts with Elder Law Attorney Ed Zetlin, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. Registration # 912404-02.
Movies and critics, discussion to follow showing of “Just Mercy,” Thursday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 912804-03.
Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids demonstration by audiologist Dr. Amy Bernstein, Lesner Hearing Center, Thursday, Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 912500-12.
Library of Virginia’s genealogy series continues with how to search marriage records, Thursday Feb. 17, 3 p.m. Registration # 912400-14.
Line dance, easy for beginners, Thursday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center; Friday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Drop in.
Acoustic Hour, live music by Carl Gold, Friday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912301-04.
Movie matinee, “The Big Sick,” Friday, Feb. 18, 2:30 p.m., Lubber Run Community Center. Registration # 912804-01.
Fast paced walking group walks a two to five mile loop, including some hills, leaving from Aurora Hills 55+ Center, Friday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m. Drop in.
Happiness 101, tips on how to keep smiling, presented by Paul Singh, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m., Arlington Mill
55+ Center. Registration # 912500-07.
What’s on my plate? Build healthy eating habits, one goal at a time, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m., Lubber
Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912501-04.
Resolving to downsize, how to get started, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center.
Presented by brokers from NoVa House and Home. Registration # 912404-04.
Intro to line dancing, basic steps, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Drop in.
Youthful movement dance helps to improve balance, strengthen core, low impact, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop in.
Library of Virginia’s genealogy series concludes with how to research probate records and wills, Thursday, Feb. 24, 3 p.m. Registration # 912400-15.
The story behind the GEICO caveman, Thursday, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m. Presented by Pat Dubin, GEICO’s then creative director. Registration # 912400-22.
Discover the life, legacy and world of Selena Norris Gray, formerly enslaved housekeeper of Arlington House who saved treasured heirlooms of George and Martha Washington, Park historian John McNair presents program Thursday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Registration # 912400-32.
Airbnb tips on setting up an account, the booking process and guest etiquette, Thursday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912403-03.
55+ social art swap, bring a piece to swap or create a [ice onsite, Thursday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 912300-05.
Techniques of three famous and not-so-famous artists revealed by community arts programmer Jim Halloran, Friday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. Registration # 912302-06.
Fall prevention and home safety tips, Friday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912502-03.