“Flourishing After 55”
Office of 55+ Programs
Department of Parks and Recreation
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 703-228-4747
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.
Karaoke Night at Lubber Run 55+ Center, Thursday, April 13, 6 p.m. Registration # 913304-09.
Movie and munchies, watch and discuss “The Courier” (2020) (PG 13), Thursday, April 13, 3 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 913804-07.
Fun mocktail recipes, demonstration and samples with 55+ Center Director Shettima Abdulmalik Thursday, April 13, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 913501-06.
Iran’s Global Threat presented by Lt. Col. Zachary Cole, U.S. Army War College, Thursday, April 13, 11:30 a.m., virtual. Registration # 913400-22.
Paper crafts workshop, create handbags, Friday, April 14, 9 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Supplies provided. Registration # 913310-03.
Introduction to line dancing, learn basic steps, Friday, April 14, 10:15 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center.Drop-in.
Acoustic Hour at Aurora Hills 55+ Center featuring music from the 50s and beyond by musician Carl Gold, Friday, April 14, 1 p.m. Registration # 913301-06.
Bunco Bunch, fun dice game of luck, beginners welcome, Friday, April 14, 1:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 913600-04.
Documentary discussion on “The White Helmets” (2020), Monday, April 17, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+
Center. Follows the lives of volunteer rescuers. Registration # 913402-02.
Secret techniques by famous artists revealed by Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen,
Monday, April 17, 10:30 a.m., virtual. Registration # 913302-05.
Earth Day Nature Walk, help Lubber Run preschoolers pick up trash along the Lubber Run Trail to earn“Protect the Planet” badges, Monday, April 17, 10 a.m., registration # 913106-17 and Tuesday, April 18, 10 a.m. Registration # 913106-18. Meet at Lubber Run 55+ Center.
“Beyond the Beautiful Garden”, recorded presentation by Douglas W. Tallamy, author and professor of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware, Tuesday, April 18, 6 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Followed by Q&A with Arlington Regional Master Naturalist Volunteers. Registration # 913401-02.
Genealogy 101, share information and research tools in a friendly atmosphere, Tuesday, April 18, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Led by experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff. Registration # 913402-05.
Acoustic Café, enjoy the vibes of a 1960s coffee house, live performances by local musicians, Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Open to all ages. Registration # 913301-02.
55+ Travel group will attend the Nationals vs Orioles evening baseball game, Tuesday, April 18. Cost $66, Arlington resident; $76, non-resident. Registration # 902304-05.
Crochet a one-of-a-kind necklace with ladder ribbon and a pendant, Wednesday, April 19, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Basic knowledge of crocheting required. Materials provided, however, bring a crochet needle hook (Boye size J USA) if you have one. Registration # 913310-04.
Baking with cinnamon and beyond, cooking demonstration, Wednesday, April 19, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Food Volunteers. Registration # 913501-07.
Articles in popular magazines discussed Wednesday, April 19, 11 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Facilitated by Librarian Vicky McCaffrey. Registration # 913402-21.
Chinese brush painting, Wednesday, April 19, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Learn how to paint primary Chinese characters. Taught by art enthusiast Suong “Sunny” Thomas. Registration # 913303-08.
Opera appreciation group to hear presentation on “The Life of Giacomo Puccini: The Search for the Intimate,” Wednesday, April 19, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 913300-05.
Save water, save money, tips and tricks to conserve for the planet, Thursday, April 20, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension Volunteers. Registration # 913400-07.
Filmmakers interest group, learn how to do more either behind or in front of the camera, Thursday, April 20, 3 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Led by video enthusiast Nick Englund. Registration # 913403-08.
Paint along with community arts programmers and recreate artworks on display at area museums, Thursday, April 20, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 913303-11.
Sing-along featuring favorites from the 50s through the 70s, led by musician Carl Gold, Thursday, April 20, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913304-14.
55+ Travel group will travel to Charles Town, WV and enjoy the Hollywood Casino, Friday, April 21. Cost $9, Arlington resident; $10, non-resident. Registration # 902304-07.
EarthFest 2023 at Arlington Mill 55+ Center, Friday, April 21, 1-4 p.m., open to all ages. Create recycled art, enjoy health and wellness demos, learn about composting and energy efficiency. No 55+ Pass required. Registration # 913899-04.
Social art swap, bring an art piece or create one onsite (some materials available) to trade with other
participants, Sunday, April 23, 2-4 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Reading Buddies, seniors pair up with preschoolers to read together, Monday, April 24, 10 a.m., Lubber
Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913301-11.
Aurora Hills 55+ Center’s book club members will discuss “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman, Monday,
April 24, 11:30 a.m. Drop-in.
No waste dinner, learn how to repurpose food normally thrown out such as banana peels, Tuesday, April 25,
6:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Unique cooking demonstration by Center Director Jennifer Weber.
Registration # 913501-08.
Rock music by legends Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, discussed and played by local musicians Carl Gold
and Rob Sprouse, Tuesday, April 25, 1:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, registration # 913400-38 or virtual,
registration # 913400-39.
Learn about Arlington Spellbinders, volunteer storytellers, at a new Story Circle information session, Tuesday,
April 25, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 913301-14.
Empowering older drivers, presentation by Mike Perel, retired U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, Wednesday, April 26, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Hear keys to safe driving and
how to benefit from advanced automobile technology. Registration #913400-03.
Local history group to discuss the 1935 renaming of Arlington streets, Wednesday, April 26, 1:30 p.m., Lubber
Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913402-08.
Origins of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Thursday, April 27, 1:30 p.m., virtual. Presented by Professor Steven
Barnes, George Mason University. Registration # 913400-23.
History discussion led by Dwight Rodgers of Encore Learning, Thursday, April 27, 1 p.m., virtual. Registration
# 913402-13.
Current events discussion in Spanish, Thursday, April 27, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Must have minimum
intermediate knowledge of Spanish. Led by Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 913402-18.
Social ballroom dance, spacious dance floor, enjoy tango, waltz, foxtrot and swing, Friday, April 28, 1-3 p.m.,
Arlington Mill 55+ Center. No instruction provided. Drop-in.
Movie showing at Aurora Hills 55+ Center, “See How They Run” (2022) (PG-13), Friday, April 28, 12:30 p.m.
Registration # 913804-02.
Just beneath the surface, examine the works of three artists including context, history and techniques, Friday,
April 28, 10 a.m., virtual. Presented by Community Arts Programmer Jim Halloran. Registration # 913302-03.