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.

Arlington’s 55+ Centers will be closed Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth

Boosting brain health, presented by Stephon Hall, outreach specialist with Cherry Blossom PACE, Wednesday, June 5, 11:30 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Registration # 914500-09.

The Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC) provides free transportation for qualifying adults to medical and dental appointments. Hear more about this non-profit group from Jan Auerbach, ride coordinator, Wednesday, June 5, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914400-07.

Piano lounge and sing along with pianist Valerie Welsh, June’s theme love and marriage, Wednesday, June 5, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 914304-18.

From pixels to prints, how to get photos printed from a smartphone, Wednesday, June 5, 6 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by tech guru Nick Englund. Registration # 914403-01.

What’s in a Will? Virtual presentation by Elder Law Attorney Ed Zetlin, Wednesday, June 5, 11 a.m.

Registration #914404-01.

55+ Travel group will travel to Fredericksburg for the Bluegrass in the Burg festival, Thursday, June 6. A celebration of musical tradition. Cost $54, Arlington resident; $62, non-resident. Registration # 902406-03.

Building memories with LEGOS, presented by Loretta Veney, certified LEGO serious play facilitator, Thursday, June 6, 2 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Adults with dementia or cognitive decline will use LEGOS to build past events alongside a caretaker. Registration # 914500-01.

Create a friendship bracelet from paracord nylon rope, Thursday, June 6, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Supplies provided. Registration # 914310-01.

Learn Chinese style Mah Jongg from a 55+ volunteer, combine elements of skill, strategy and a touch of luck, Thursday, June 6, 12:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Interactive session, supplies provided. Registration # 914600-20.

Preventing fraud and identity theft, with the AARP Fraud Watch Network, Friday, June 7, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Presented by Trudy Marotta, AARP Virginia volunteer ambassador. Registration# 914400-09.

Preventing cognitive decline by Dr. Mikhail Kogan, George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine, Friday, June 7, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Dr. Kogan will discuss using a Personalized Functional Medicine Approach program to treat people with Alzheimer’s disease. Registration # 914500-02. 

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is on the agenda for the 55+ Travel group, Saturday, June 8. Explore “The Art of the Brick” exhibit of sculptures crafted entirely from LEGO bricks. Cost $107, Arlington resident; $123, non-resident. Registration # 902406-04.

Arlington’s 55+ Centers will be closed Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth

Assistive devices for the deaf and hard of hearing, Monday, June 17, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. 

Learn about latest technology, smartphone apps and the Technology Assistance Program from Debbie Jones, tech manager for Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC). Registration # 914500-14.

Dementia Support Program,  RAFT, a short-term program that assists people with dementia, their families and caregivers with tools and information to live with dignity, respect and meaning, Monday, June 17, 10 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by Sydney Palinkas, dementia education and outreach coordinator. Registration # 914500-04. 

Acoustic Afternoon with live, acoustic music performed by PhEd-Up with Phriends, Arlington residents Phil Rosen, Ed Girovasi, Judy McVerry and Cameron Fletcher, Monday, June 17, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Music features classic pop, folk and blues. Registration # 914301-01.

55+ Travel group will travel to Mill Run, PA for a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, Fallingwater, Tuesday, June 18. Cost $150, Arlington resident; $173, non-resident. Includes box lunch. Following the tour, group will stop for dinner at Cracker Barrel (on your own). Registration # 902406-09.

Fundraising event at Rocklands Barbecue, 3471 Washington Blvd., Tuesday, June 18, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Family and friends welcome to engage in games and drawings. 15% of proceeds for the day will benefit the 

Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs at 55+ Centers. For more information visit the website at www.friendsofthealliance.org.

Genealogy 101, learn to use primary sources, grave sites, family records, DNA services and more to explore family roots, Tuesday, June 18, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. For more information email Center Director Ashley Gomez at agomez1@arlingtonva.us. Registration # 914402-01.

Acoustic Café, enjoy the vibe of a 1960’s coffee house with live music performed by local musicians Mark Sylvester and Shannon Leigh, Tuesday, June 18, 7 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Open to all ages. 

Registration # 914301-02.

Hearing Aids—Beware and Be Wise! Bonnie O’Leary, outreach manager, NVRC, will discuss hearing loss, how to interpret audiograms and the differences between over-the-counter aids and prescription aids, Thursday, June 20, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 914500-15.

A virtual trip to the farmer market, with tips on what to shop for and hear about the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Food Volunteers. Registration # 914501-03.

That’s Not My Debt! Staff from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will discuss rights regarding medical billing and debt collection, Thursday, June 20, 2:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration #914400-11 or virtual, registration # 914400-12.

Introduction to basic Spanish, five-part series begins Thursday, June 20, 12:45 p.m., virtual. Taught by Lubber Run 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and conversational phrases.Registration # 914650-01. Register separately for each class.

June is Pride Month, celebrate with a Dance Party, Friday, June 21, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Lots of diverse music and snow cones to keep cool. Registration # 914899-01.

The art of downsizing, an interactive class presented by realtor Philippa Main, Friday, June 21, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914404-02.

History Hikes: Ball’s Crossroads, join park historian John McNair for a two-mile hike following the path of Union and Confederate skirmishes, Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m., Bluemont Park (601 N. Manchester St.)

Registration # 914106-14.