Senior Living

“Flourishing After 55”    

Office of 55+ Programs

Department of Parks and Recreation

300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203            703-228-4747

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.

Registration is open for 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics to be held Sept. 14-29.

Register online at www.nvso.us. Cost $20 for multiple events. For more information, email nvso1982@gmail.com.

Olympic games trivia about past and present Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Medals awarded to winning team. Registration # 914600-14.

Summer recipe exchange, Thursday, Aug. 8, 12:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Bring multiple copies of your favorite recipe to share. Registration # 914801-09.

Beginner quilling, learn to create beautiful raised images from coils of paper strips, Thursday, Aug. 8, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Fee $18, supplies provided. Registration # 914310-05.

70th Anniversary Ice Cream Social, Friday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55 + Center. Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of 55+ Programs with live music by PhEd-Up with Phriends and ice cream. Free admission. Registration # 914899-09.

55+ Travel group will visit the “Pattern and Paradox: The Quilts of Amish Women” exhibit at The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Monday, Aug. 12. Cost $11, Arlington resident; $13, non-resident. Registration # 902408-06.

Movie matinee, “Moonstruck” (1987) (PG), Monday, Aug. 12, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 914804-07.

Scale down, a weight loss support group, private weigh-ins, Monday, August 12, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Rock music legends, Creedence, Dylan and The Band, their influences and distinctive sounds discussed and Hits played by local musicians Carl Gold and Rob Sprouse, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, registration # 914400-43 or virtual, registration # 914400-44.

Name That Tune Live! Local pianist Ken Schellenberg plays pop tunes from the 50s to the 80s, Tuesday, Aug.13, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914304-17.

The Fishing Forum, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Share fishing exploits, exchange tackle recommendations and discuss fishing locations. Drop-in.

Medicare’s prescription drug benefit explained by VICAP counselors, Wednesday, Aug.14, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., virtual. Register by calling 703-228-1725 or email, MedicareHelp@arlingtonva.us.

“Cold War Virginia” authors Gary Powers Jr. and Chris Sturdevant, will discuss several top-secret intelligence bases in Virginia and their critical role in protecting our national security during the Cold War. Thursday, Aug. 15, 11:30 a.m., virtual. Registration # 914400-31.

Virtual tour of Bolivia, fourth in a series of five South American countries, Thursday, Aug. 15, 12:45 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 914400-41.

Introduction to online payments, learn how to use Venmo, CashApp and PayPal services, Thursday, Aug. 15,  6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Registration # 914403-05.

55+ Travel group will visit the “Bond in Motion” exhibit at the International Spy Museum, Friday. Aug. 16. Cost $52, Arlington resident; $60, non-resident. Registration # 902408-08.