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 $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL), exercise classes to improve strength, balance and fitness, Mondays and Thursdays, March 3 – May 22, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 913502-01 or Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 4- May 22, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, registration # 913502-02. No fee.

Library of Virginia’s digital records presentation by the Library’s Outreach Specialist Peter North plus how to access valuable historical records and archives, Thursday, Feb. 20, 3 p.m., virtual. Registration # 912400-19. 

Coral reef crochet project to raise awareness of the effects of climate change, Thursday, Feb. 20, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring yarn and crochet hooks (some will be available). Basic skills helpful; some instruction by 55+ volunteer will be available. Drop-in.

Eurogames, a genre of tabletop games emphasizing strategy, skill and player interaction over luck and conflict, Thursday, Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Play a rotation of games including Wingspan, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan and more. Registration # 912600-03

55+ Travel group will journey to the College Park Aviation Museum for a one hour guided tour, Friday, Feb. 21. Cost $19, Arlington resident; $22, non-resident. Registration # 902502-08.

Just beneath the surface and behind the scenes of three professional artists, Friday, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m., virtual. Presented by Community Arts Programmer Jim Halloran. Registration # 912302-08.

Aurora Hills 55+ Center’s book club will discuss “The Demon of Unrest” by Erik Larson, Monday, Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m. Drop-in.

Pride 365: “Every Body” documentary tells the story of three intersex individuals from Childhood to adulthood, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 912804-15.

Matinee movie at the Mill, “When Harry Met Sally” (1989) (R), Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 912804-10.

55+ Travel group will visit the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum for Sir Isaac Julien’s impactful “Lessons of the Hour” plus the “Felix Gonzalez-Torres Always to Return” exhibit, Wednesday, Feb. 26. Cost $11, Arlington resident; $13, non-resident. Registration # 902502-10.

History of the Civil Rights Movement and activists like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Black History Month presentation by Cory Cox, 55+ Operations Supervisor. Registration # 912400-14.

Local history discussion about Arlington’s rich history, Wednesday, Feb.26, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912402-08.

Preparing to sell your home, review the home selling process and hear valuable tips, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by licensed realtor Philippa Main. Registration # 912404-07.

Introduction to winter seed sowing followed by a chance to plant your own seeds to take home, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Seeds will be provided, but bring supplies listed on your registration receipt. For both novice and experienced gardeners. Registration # 912401-02

Secret lives of famous fakers, delve into the biographies of several well-known forgers and how they were caught, Thursday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912302-03.

Why health directives are necessary, presented by Elder Law Attorney Ed Zetlin, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 912404-08.

Arlington’s Halls Hill, one of the first historically Black neighborhoods in Arlington, Thursday, Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Presented by lifelong resident Saundra Green. Registration # 912400-15.

Virtual tour of Central American countries, Ecuador, Thursday, Feb. 27, 1 p.m. Learn about its history, culture, food, geography, politics and more, virtual. Presented by Ashley Gomez Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 912400-41. 

Jigsaw puzzle contest and swap, participants work in teams of three to complete a puzzle and win a prize, Friday, Feb. 28, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Bring a puzzle to swap. Registration # 912600-06.

Movie matinee, “Green Book” (2018) (PG-13), Friday, Feb. 28, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 912804-07.

NASA’s Shuttle Program from its inception to its conclusion, Friday, Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by former Kennedy Space Center employee George Cecchetti. Registration # 912400-34.

Wake and Make, morning art activity using materials found around the house, Friday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m., virtual. Presented by Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen. Registration # 912303-19.

55+ Travel group will attend the bio-musical “Heartbreak Hotel” at the Performing Arts Center in Fredericksburg, Sunday, March 2. Cost $104, Arlington resident; $120, non-resident. Meal included. Registration # 902503-01.

Environmentally sound yard cleanup, Monday, March 3, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Learn how to do it in a way that supports wildlife and is aesthetically pleasing. Presented by Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists. Registration # 913401-01.

Preparing to sell your home, join licensed realtor Philippa Main for a session on what to expect plus valuable tips, Monday, March 3, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913404-01.

Fitness room equipment orientation, Monday, March 3, 1:30 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Learn how to use fitness equipment. Registration # 913100-20.

Generative Ai: Every day possibilities explained by Barbara Fillip, technology consultant and former GMU professor, Tuesday, March 4, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Participants will learn how Gen Ai can enhance daily activities, spark creativity and support lifelong learning. Registration # 913403-01.

Haiku, learn how to use this Japanese poetry form used to treasure and share life experiences, Tuesday,  March 4, 2 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Workshop presented by award-winning haiku poet Rick Black. Registration # 913300-07.

Langston-Brown 55+ Center’s book club will discuss “Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books” by Kirsten Miller, Tuesday, March 4, 1 p.m. Drop-in.

Luck of the Irish sing-along with pianist Valerie Welsh Wed., March 5, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Clapping, stomping and hand jive are encouraged. Registration # 913304-14.

50 Famous Firsts for American Women, from serving in the military to winning Olympic Gold, extraordinary achievements of trailblazing women, Wednesday, March 5, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Presented by Cory Cox, 55+ Operations Supervisor. Registration # 913400-29.

Learn to ride a bike, indoor class led by staff from BikeArlington, Wednesday, March 5, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Bikes and helmets provided. Registration # 913400-20. 

Opera appreciation for lovers and learners of the art and drama of opera, Wednesday, March 5, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti accompanying a video of Richard Wagner’s “Siegfried,” the third opera in his “Ring Cycle. Registration # 913300-01.

55+ Travel group will journey to Philadelphia for the annual Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event, Wed., March 5. Cost $120, Arlington resident; $138, non-resident. Meal on your own. Registration #902503-02.

Paint & Sip along with Community Arts Programmers Jennifer Droblyen and Jim Halloran to recreate art works on display in area museums, Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 913303-01.

Game night, Thursday, March 6, 4 – 7 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Join 55+ volunteers for an evening of various table games. Registration # 913600-02.

Introduction to basic Spanish, six sessions beginning Thursday, March 6, 1 p.m., virtual. This is a series of classes that build on each other. Must pre-register for each class. Taught by Lubber Run 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez.. Registration # 913650-01.

A new Memory Café in a comfortable and supportive environment where people with dementia and family caregivers can enjoy meaningful dementia-friendly activities together, Thursday, March 6, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Led by Arlington Adult Care and Library staff. For more information and to sign up, call Zoe Mann at 703-228-5193 or email, zmann@arlingtonva.us. Open to all ages; 55+ Pass not required.

55+ Travel group will visit the National Museum of Women in the Arts to view photographer Samantha Box’s Confluence exhibit capturing race, gender, class and sexuality Saturday, March 8. Cost $28, Arlington resident; $32, non-resident. Registration # 902503-03.