Senior Living
Flourishing After 55
Office of 55+ Programs
Department of Parks and Recreation
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $25 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Coffee or Tea and Thee, Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 am., socialize with other 55+ friends at Lubber Run 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Volleyball, all skill levels welcome, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center and Thursdays, 2 - 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Both are drop-in.
Introduction to beginners line dancing class with 55+ volunteer Suzie Pratts, Fridays, Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Learn box step, quarter turn and grapevine. Drop-in.
Cribbage, a challenging card game yet easy to learn and play, Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Water walking and lap swimming to strengthen muscles at Long Bridge Aquatics Center, Mondays, 8-10 a.m., Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. No instruction provided. Long Bridge Aquatics Center membership required or pay daily admission fee. Located at 333 Long Bridge Drive. Drop-in.
Tai Chi practice with experienced volunteers, no instruction provided, Mondays, 2-2:45 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center; Tuesdays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center; Fridays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. All are drop-ins.
55+ Ice Skating, Mondays, 8:40 – 9:40 a.m., MedStar Capitals Iceplex, roof level parking at Ballston Quarter. $1 skate rental fee. Pre-registration required at www.medstarcapitalsiceplex.com, click on Senior Public Skate.
Play pickleball, 55+ Pass required at the following 55+ centers: Walter Reed, Mondays, 8:15 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 – 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:15 – 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Arlington Mill, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 – 3 p.m. Drop-ins.
Women’s drop-in basketball, Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Opera appreciation, complete operas from NYC Met on Demand with professional commentary by George Cecchetti, hear and discuss “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss, Wednesday, June 4, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914300-01.
Calling all trivia buffs for a fun-filled challenge, Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., virtual. Registration # 914600-13.
Fitness equipment orientation, Thursday, June 5, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Learn how to properly use fitness equipment. Registration # 914100-19.
Pride Dance Bingo, fun game that combines cardio dancing with Bingo, Thursday, June 5, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 914802-01.
Old-Time and String Band Jam, Thursday, June 5, 5 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring your guitars, fiddles, banjos, mandolins and dulcimers for an open “jam” of Appalachian old-time (pre-blue grass) and string band music. All skill levels welcome. Registration # 914304-14.
55+ Travel group will enjoy a Tea with Mrs. B in Falls Church, Friday, June 6. Savor fine teas and treats in a charming setting. Cost $86, Arlington resident; $99, non-resident. Registration # 902506-01.
Senior Housing Fair, learn about the various options and resources available for affordable housing, home modifications and more, Friday, June 6, 11 a.m.- 1p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Open to all ages; no 55+ Pass required. Drop-in.
The Arlington Spellbinders are a group of folks who enjoy oral storytelling and will meet, Friday, June 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Newcomers welcome. Drop-in.
55+ Travel group will journey to Annapolis to discover hidden foliage treasures in a Secret Garden tour, Saturday, June 7. Wander through enchanting gardens tucked away in the heart of the city’s historic streets. Cost $65, Arlington resident; $75, non-resident. Registration # 902506-02.
Cooking demonstration featuring food safety and side dishes by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Food Volunteers, Monday, June 9, 11:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 914501-01.
Scale down, a weight loss support group, private weigh-ins, interesting programs, Monday, June 9 and Monday, June 23, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Keep the best and get rid of the rest, presented by Matthew Quinn, Quinn’s Action Galleries, Monday, June 9, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Learn how to sort through family treasures and how estate sales and auctions work. Registration # 914400-08.
Navigating change and uncertainty, improve skills to make wise choices and identify new opportunities, Monday, June 9, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Program led by Sallie Wiley, facilitator and certified coach. Registration # 914400-09.
Canadian visionary artists, presented by art historian Joan Hart, Monday, June 9, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55 + Center. Learn about the Group of Seven, artists famed for their striking Canadian landscapes. Registration # 914302-02.
55+ Travel group will cruise across the Chesapeake Bay to St. Michaels, Monday, June 9. Explore the historic village, unique boutiques and historical sites. Cost $120, Arlington resident; $138, non-resident. Includes admission to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Registration # 902506-13. Dine on your own.
Memorializing enslaved people in Arlington’s history, Tuesday, June 10, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by Jessica Kaplan, editor, Arlington Historical Society Magazine. Registration # 914400-16.
Genealogy 101, learn how to use primary sources including Ancestry.com to explore your family’s roots Tuesday, June 10, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff. Registration # 914402-01.
Pasta cooking demonstration with Virginia Extension Cooperative Master Food Volunteers, Tuesday, June 10, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914501-02.
To the beach with books, book talk highlighting both fiction and non-fiction with Arlington County librarian, Wednesday, June 11, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914400-24.
History roundtable participants will discuss the impact of insects and diseases, Wednesday, June 11, 11:15 a.m., virtual. Registration # 914402-04.
The study of words, learn about the history of English and languages as a whole, Wednesday, June 11, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 914402-12 or virtual, registration # 914402-13.
55+ Travel group will visit the D.C. Congressional Cemetery for a LGBTQ+ walking tour. Wednesday, June 11. Not ADA compliant. Cost $21, Arlington resident; $24, non-resident. Registration # 902506-04.
Virtual South American tour of Spanish speaking countries begins with Uruguay and Paraguay, Thursday, June 12, 1 p.m., virtual. Presented by Ashley Gomez, Lubber Run 55+ Center Director. Registration # 914400-28.
Beginner quilling, create beautiful raised images from coils of one-eighth inch wide paper strips, Thursday, June 12, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Cost $18. Supplies provided. Registration # 914310-01.
Karaoke Night, Thursday, June 12, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 914304-20. Enjoy a night of music, laughter and unforgettable memories.
New, Spades, a classic trick-taking card game typically played with four in partnerships, Friday, June 13, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Beginners welcome. Drop-in.