55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers, unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate (starting at a $20 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Smartphone Photography, learn how to maximize your use of the camera, Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911403-08.
Library of Virginia’s Genealogy Series to cover researching cemetery records, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m., virtual. Registration # 911400-40.
Movie at Aurora Hills 55+ Center, “Dream Horse” (2020) (PG), Friday, Oct. 28, 12:30 p.m. Registration # 911804-05.
History and techniques of three artists, presented by Community Arts Programmer Jim Halloran, Friday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911302-02.
55+ Travel group to visit Dutch Country’s Farmers Market, Laurel, MD, Friday, Oct. 28. Cost $8, Arlington resident; $9, non- resident. Registration# 902210-08.
Aurora Hills Book Club members to review “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan, Monday, Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m. Drop-in.
Pickleball for beginners, volunteer led instruction, Monday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Vision boards for the new year, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Presented by realtor Madeline Caporiccio. Registration # 911890-02.
Saving tips to avoid financial stress and debt during the holiday season, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Presented by a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education volunteer. Registration # 911890-07.
Ukulele class, learn basic strumming, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 911304-05.
Langston-Brown 55+ Center book club members will discuss “A Woman is No Man” by Etaf Rum, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1:30 p.m. Drop-in.
Start with a picture you want to make into a drawing or painting and recreate it with instructions by artist George Ziobro, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911303-09.
The Rocking Chairs open rehearsal of music from the 50s through the 70s, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m., Madison Community Center. Drop-in.
Opera appreciation group to hear musical selections and professional commentary of Wilhelm Richard Wagner’s “Siegfried”, the third opera in Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911300-07.
The Secrets of Fort Hunt during WWII, presented by National Park Service Ranger Scott Hill, Thursday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m. The Fort is near Mt. Vernon and was used for prisoner-of-war interrogations and more. Virtual. Registration # 911400-21.
Library of Virginia’s Genealogy Series continues with how to research the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA), Thursday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., virtual. Registration # 911400-41.
History discussion group covers cultural, economics, artistic and political issues, Thursday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m., virtual. Presented by Dwight Rodgers from Encore Learning. Registration # 911402-18.
Rubber Stampers workshop open to newcomers Thursday, Nov. 3, Madison Community Center. Drop-in.
Smart Home, tech guru Nick Englund will present an overview of how to use automation devices work such as Amazon’s Alexa, Thursday, Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911403-09.
Introduction to line dancing, Friday, Nov. 4, 10:15 a.m. and 11:05 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Learn basic steps. Drop-in.
Arlington Spellbinders, volunteer storytellers, to meet, Friday, Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Newcomers welcome. Drop-in.
Just Play’n Country, traditional mountain music with roots in Irish, folk and blues, Friday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. Drop-in.
Morning get-together with other 55+ friends, BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee), Monday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, drop-in. Also Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Informal current events discussion about local and world news, Monday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Volunteer led. Registration # 911402-24.
Morning art activity with Community Arts Programmer Jen Droblyen, Monday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m., virtual. Be prepared to paint and draw using materials found around the house. Registration # 911303-18.
55+ Travel group to visit the “Cheers, Virginia!” exhibit at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, Monday, Nov. 7. Cost $37, Arlington resident, $43, non-resident. Registration # 902211-02.
Singles night to celebrate National Singles Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Lots of music and games in a casual environment. Registration # 911890-03.
Indoor Air Quality, learn about mold, pollutants, and healthier cleaning products, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by a Virginia Cooperative Extension Natural Resource volunteer. Registration # 911401-03.
How to register for 55+ programs, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by a 55+ Center Director, Jennifer Weber. Registration # 911400-01.
History roundtable discussion about the impact of the 1929 world depression, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 11:15 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911400-17.
Study of words, discuss the history of the English language, phrases, expressions, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911402-33 or virtual, registration # 911402-34.
Hearts Club, a fun, less complicated card game to play with 55+ friends, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Beginners quilling, use strips of paper, rolled and glued together to create decorative designs, Thursday, Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Supplies provided. Cost $18. Registration # 911310-06.
Ballroom bootcamp for beginners, learn common steps for a different dance each week, Thursdays, 2:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop-in.
November’s movie discussion of “Found” (2021) (PG), Thursday, Nov. 10, 3 p.m., virtual. Registration # 9121402. Movie available to stream on Netflix prior to discussion.
Preparing parsnips, demonstration and recipes by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Food Volunteers, Thursday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 911501-06.
Union Soldiers at Fredericksburg, presented by authors Joseph Stahl and Matthew Borders, Thursday, Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m. Hear never before told stories onscreen at Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911400-22 or virtual, same time, registration # 911400-23.
Library of Virginia’s Genealogy Series features how to research business records, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m., virtual. Registration # 911400-42.