Office of 55+ Programs

Department of Parks and Recreation

3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington, VA  22207        703-228-4747

Contact: Judy Massabny,  jmassa@arlingtonva.us 

55+ Programs are virtual. A 55+ Membership is required to attend ($20 annual fee). Learn more at parks.arlingtonva.us, search 55+ member. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

VIRTUAL AND OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

Local history group explores Fostoria, Overlee Knolls and Westover, Wednesday, May 5, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 913402-19.

Afternoon hangout with fellow 55+ members, casual conversation, Thursday, May 6, 3:30 p.m. Registration # 913801-22.

Travel trivia game, Thursday, May 6, 11 a.m. Registration # 913601-06.

Artist chat with community arts programmer, discuss techniques, materials and creative expression, Thursday, May 6, 4 p.m. Registration # 913301-22.

Black women and the space race, virtual trip to the National Women’s History Museum, Friday, May 7, 1:30 p.m.  Registration # 913400-13.

Armchair travel explores rugged mountains, glaciers and grizzly bears in Alaska, Fri., May 7, 3 p.m. Registration # 913402-31.

Documentary discussion, “Breathtaking K2: The World’s Most Dangerous Mountain,” Monday, May 10, 2 p.m. Registration # 913402-34.

Tai Chi in the park with experienced volunteers, Monday, May 10, 10 a.m.,Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Hayes Street. Registration # 913105-10.

Acoustic Café, live music from the 50’s to the present, Tuesday, May 11, noon. Registration #913802-05.

Stress management in today’s climate, Tuesday, May 11, 11 a.m. Presented by Kate Chutuape, manager, Senior Health, Virginia Hospital Center. Registration # 913500-03.

Coping with COVID-19, share challenges and successes, Tuesday, May 11, 3:30 p.m.Registration # 913500-06.

Virtual medical visits, how-to guide, Tuesday, May 11, 1:30 p.m. Learn about telehealth appointments from Dr. Nardin Khalil, Virginia Hospital Center. Registration # 913500-07.

History roundtable members to discuss the impact of plagues, Tuesday, May 11, 11:15 a.m. Registration # 913402-09.

Estate planning beyond wills and trusts, Wednesday, May 12, 11 a.m. Presented by Elder Law Attorney  Ed Zetlin. Registration # 913404-06.

The study of words and expressions, Wednesday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. Registration # 913402-25.

Open Mic hosted by musician Carl Gold, Wednesday, May 12, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 913802-07. To participate, sign up for a three to five minute time slot at lpaig@arlingtonva.us.

Movie discussion about “Rebeca,” Thursday, May 13, 3 p.m. Registration # 913402-37.

Travel discussion to focus on favorite meals and culinary treats from around the world, Thursday, May 13, 3 p.m. Registration # 913402-28.

Favorite desserts and memories, Friday, May 14, 3 p.m. Registration # 913501-07.

Explore the art of drawing with community arts programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Friday, May 14, 1 p.m. Hear about various techniques in charcoal, pencil and pastels. Registration # 913301-03.  

Fast paced walking group, two to three mile loop, some hills, Friday, May 14, 9 a.m. Leave from Aurora Hills, 55+ Center, 735 S. 18th Street. Registration # 913201-07.

Early morning art activities with materials found at home, Monday, May 24, 7 a.m. Presented  by community arts programmer, Jennifer Droblyen. Registration # 913301-08.

Tai Chi in the park with experienced volunteers, Monday, May 24, 10 a.m., Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Hayes Street. Registration # 913105-12.

Monday morning meet-up with fellow 55+ members, May 24, 10 a.m. Registration # 913801-19.

Genealogy 101, led by advanced researcher Eileen Bogdanoff, Tuesday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. Registration # 913400-21.

Yarn creations, crochet and knit with 55+ members, Wednesday, May 26, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center, 2121 N. Culpeper Street. Registration # 913703-24.

Acoustic Hour in the park, live music from the 50s to the present, Wednesday, May 26, 12:30 p.m., Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Highland Street. Registration  # 913802-02.

Cold War intelligence in the skies. Scott Willey, senior docent National Air and Space Museum, will discuss the Cold War Aviation exhibit, Wednesday, May 26, 1:30 p.m. Registration # 913400-14.

Sudoku games, beginners and pros welcome, Thursday, May 27, 2 p.m. Registration # 913601-03.

Return of the cicadas, discover where they went, why they are back and more with Park Naturalist Ken Rosenthal, Thursday, May 27, 6 p.m. Registration # 913400-02.

Copy artworks seen in museum during 55+ Travel excursions, Thursday, May 27, 10 a.m. Registration # 913301-17.

Line dance in the park, watch the teacher demonstrate the steps, Friday, May 28, 10 a.m. Easy for beginners, partner not needed. Registration # 913701-11.

Virtual scavenger  hunt, Friday, May 28, 3 p.m. Registration # 913601-12.

Just beneath the surface of works by three artists, presented by community arts programmer and artist Jim Halloran, Friday, May 28, 10 a.m. Includes short demonstration of an artist’s specific process. Registration  # 913302-06.

Fast paced walking group, two to three mile loop, some hills, Friday, May 28, 9 a.m. Leave from Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 735 S. 18th Street. Registration # 913201-09.