Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

Contact: Judy Massabny,  jmassa@arlingtonva.us

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.


Local history discussion to feature Washington-Liberty High School, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1:30 p.m.  Registration # 912402-12.


Black history in Arlington (part 1) presented by Karl VanNewkirk, Arlington Historical Society. Two part program begins Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1 p.m. Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-02.


Drop in basketball for women age 50+, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Bring basketball, white and dark color shirts.


Normal versus abnormal aging discussion presented by representative from the George Washington Institute for Brain Health and Dementia, Thursday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912500-11.


Tai Chi practice, experience helpful, led by experienced volunteers, Friday, Feb. 4, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop in.


Spellbinders, volunteer storytellers, to meet for continuing education, support and camaraderie, Friday, Feb. 4, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center Registration # 912301-07


Early morning art activity with community arts programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Monday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. Registration # 912303-03.


Recreating art masterpieces, Monday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912303-11.


Step-by-step painting demonstration with a community arts programmer, Monday, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m. Registration # 912303-19.


Ice skating, exclusive time for 55+ members, Mondays, 8:10-9:10 a.m., MedStar Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Mall, level 8. Skate rental, $1; parking $1. Drop in.


Samsung phone help, basics and more, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Bring device and specific questions.  Registration # 912909-01.


Rock music legends, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m. Registration 

# 912400-34.


Continuum of care professionals discuss options, answer questions, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1 p.m.. Registration # 912500-15.


Black history in Arlington, Part 2, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Presented by Karl VanNewkirk, Arlington Historical Society. Registration # 912400-03.


History roundtable, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 11:15 a.m., the impact of WWII on history. Registration

# 912402-09.


The Rocking Chairs rock-n-roll band, open rehearsal,  hits from the 50s through the 70s, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m., Madison Community Center. Drop in.


Open art studio for artists who work at their own pace, no instruction or materials available, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Drop in.


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 b 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.