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.
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 group will hear the rarely-performed epic opera “Les Troyens” by French composer Hector Berlioz, based on a poem “The Aeneid” by Virgil, a Roman poet, Wednesday, May 21, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 913300-06.
Sing along with pianist Valerie Welsh, songs from the late 60s, lyrics provided, Wednesday, May 21, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913304-25.
Eurogames, tabletop games in rotation emphasizing strategy, skills and player interaction over luck and conflict, Thursday, May 22, 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Beginners welcome. Registration # 913600-07.
Organization tips offered by Virginia Cooperative Extension on how to control clutter, Thursday, May 22, 10 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 913400-07.
Another Hour of Stephen Sondheim’s music with singing actresses Judy Lewis and Jane Petrovsky, pianist Ken Schellenberg and cellist Deborah Larson, Tuesday, May 27, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913301-06.
Movie matinee, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) (PG-13), Tuesday, May 27, 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913804-03.
Music appreciation program explores Selena Quintanillas’ unique blend of Tejano, pop and cumbia that revolutionized Latin music, Wednesday, May 28, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Presented by 55+ Operations Supervisor Cory Cox. Registration # 913400-39.
Local history discussion recollects Arlington’s rich past, Wednesday, May 28, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913402-09.
55+ Fitness Day and Health Fair, open to all ages, 55+ Pass not required, Wednesday, May 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Health screenings, fall risk assessments, fitness class demonstration, Q&A with dieticians and more. Drop-in. Sponsored by Arlington County 55+ Program, Marymount University, Virginia Hospital Center and Arlington Neighborhood Village.
55+ Travel group will tour Chanticleer Garden, Wayne, PA, where foliage trumps flowers, gardeners lead the design and even drinking fountains are sculptural, Wednesday, May 28. Cost $108, Arlington resident; $124, non-resident. Bring your lunch to picnic in the garden. Registration # 902505-09.
Puzzle exchange, trade and discuss favorite jigsaw puzzles, new or gently used, Thursday, May 29, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 913801-05.
Pedaling for a Purpose, hear from avid cyclist David Young who biked all the way from Pittsburgh to D.C. to explore historic transportation infrastructure, Thursday, May 29, 3 p.m., virtual. Registration # 913400-22.
Tracking spring bird migration in real time with volunteers from Arlington Regional Master Naturalists and the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, Thursday, May 29, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Learn how to support migratory birds. Registration # 913400-19.
Decades Dance Party, celebrate Older Americans Month, music from the different eras and genres, Friday, May 30, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Dress up in an outfit from your favorite decade. Open to all ages; 55+ Pass not required. Registration # 913899-09.
Movie matinee, “The Hitman” (2023) (R), Friday, May 30, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 913804-06.
55+ Video exercise, gentle seated exercise class designed for seniors to improve flexibility, strength and circulation, Monday, June 2, 10:15 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Video instructions provided; no in-person instruction. Drop-in.
Gustav Klimt’s golden paintings symbolizing the height of Viennese art at the beginning of the 20th century, presented by art historian Joan Hart, Monday, June 2, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914302-01.
Let’s play easy piano duets, Mondays beginning June 2 through August 25, 4 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Participants must have at least basic knowledge of the piano. No instruction provided; music supplied to take home to practice. Registration # 914304-13.
New, Creative Commons, a space for artists to explore their projects at their own pace, Tuesday, June 3, 1-3 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. No supplies or instruction provided. Registration # 914303-01.
Introduction to the ukulele taught by volunteer Sandy O’Shea, Tuesday, June 3, 4 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. No experience required; limited ukuleles available. Registration # 914304-01.
BBQ fundraiser at Rockland’s Barbeque, 3471 Washington Blvd., Tuesday, June 3, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 15% of proceeds benefit the Alliance for Senior Programs which supports Arlington’s 55+ (senior) Programs. Carry-out orders count; vegetarian options available. Games and drawings throughout the day.
Langston-Brown 55+ Center book club to discuss “The Women” by Kristin Hannah, Tuesday, June 3, 1 p.m. Drop-in.
Medicare changes, the new 2025 Inflation Reduction Act taking effect on Medicare Part D explained by Manny Adams, Steinlage Insurance, Wednesday, June 4, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration # 914503-01.
Plant and cutting swap, meet fellow plant enthusiasts and trade for new-to-you plants, Wednesday, June 4, 6 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Please make sure plants and cuttings are healthy and pest-free. Registration # 914401-01.
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.