Department of Parks and Recreation
Seniors - Social Opportunities
Recreation
Come play with us! Enjoy Wii active video games plus old favorites such as Canasta, Mah Jongg, poker and bingo...or name your game and find new partners. Also popular are crafts, ping pong, line dancing, armchair bowling, travel videos and movie afternoons.
Schedules are advertised in the Arlington 55+ Guide or call 703-228-4744 (TTY: 703-228-4743).
Volunteer With Senior Programs
Volunteers are an essential part of Arlington’s senior programs and activities. Help is needed in many capacities: from friendly greeters at the front desk, to party and activity organizers, to strategic planners, board members and advocates. Speak to a senior center director or contact the PRCR Volunteer Office to find out how you can get involved.
Volunteer in My Community
Ready for a new volunteer role in Arlington? We’re big believers that “Wisdom Works.” Working jointly with the Arlington County Volunteer Office and other partners, Arlington’s Wisdom Works steering committee is cultivating new ways for residents 55+ to help build a better community. Become part of Wisdom Works or use Volunteer Office resources to find out how you can make a difference.
Social Events & Clubs
Any excuse will do for a party...and you'll find all kinds of social gatherings on senior center calendars. Parties and other social events are advertised in the Arlington 55+ Guide and in senior center newsletters.
Or drop in for coffee and casual conversation:
- M-F, 9-10 a.m. at Culpepper Garden – coffee and conversation
- M-F, 9-10 a.m. at Langston-Brown – coffee and conversation
- Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. at Lee – coffee and conversation
- First Wednesdays, 3:15 at Walter Reed – social hour with light refreshments
- First and third Thursdays, noon at Culpepper Garden – buffet lunch, $4
- Fridays, 10:30 a.m. at Aurora Hills – coffee and conversation
Continuing social clubs welcome new members
- Red Hat Society groups, organized through Lee and Culpepper Garden – call 703-228-0555 or 703-228-4403
- Dining Out groups – call 703-228-0555
- Fair Golds of Fairlington – call 703-228-5722
- Arlington View Seniors, meeting at Carver – call 703-228-5706
- Jolly Hearts, meeting at Walter Reed – call 703-228-0949
- Happy Hearts, meeting at Langston-Brown – call 703-228-5321
- Comedy Club, meeting at Aurora Hills – call 703-228-5722
Flourishing After 55
"Flourishing After 55" especially invites adults just entering their retirement years to enrich this phase of their lives. Come and explore the possibilities in the Flourishing After 55 section full of information, or use keyword “flourishing” when you enter the Arlington website.
CONTACT US
Office of Senior Adult Programs
703-228-4744 Main
703-228-4743 TTY
Email
Lubber Run Center
300 N. Park Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
SENIORS
• Activities
• Fitness
• Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP)
• Programs
• Senior Centers
• Social Opportunities
• Travel
SENIOR CENTERS
Arlington County has six Senior Centers that offer a variety of programs and services - check them out!
FLOURISHING AFTER 55
“Flourishing After 55” especially invites adults just entering their retirement years to enrich this phase of their lives. Come and explore the possibilities in the Flourishing After 55 section full of information, or use keyword “flourishing” when you enter the Arlington website.
RESOURCES ON AGING
When you are looking for assistance for yourself or a loved one, the Arlington Agency on Aging is an excellent resource for information and referrals. Please call 703-228-1700 for more information.
• Arlington Agency on Aging
• Directory of Services for Arlington Senior Adults
• SeniorNavigator: VA's Resource for Health and Aging
• Social Services for Seniors
• Transportation Resources for Seniors
