Preschool Pinwheel Craft 17 Sep 2024 Join us for a fun and intergenerational pinwheel-making activity. Together, we'll use colorful paper, scissors and pushpins to create and decorate our own spinning pinwheels. Supplies will be provided. Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Genealogy 101 17 Sep 2024 Learn to use primary sources, grave sites, family records, history, DNA services like Ancestry.com and more to explore your family's roots in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Topics suggested monthly by participants. Meets on the third Tuesday of each month under the guidance of experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff. Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Humor and Your Health 17 Sep 2024 Explore the funny side of humor and its benefits with Cornelia Lesh from Virginia Hospital Center. We will begin with a brief history of humor and then explore humor as a coping tool, its therapy uses and its physical and mental benefits. Let’s put more humor into your life! Arlington Mill, 909 South Dinwiddie Street, 22204 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Preparing for Emergencies 17 Sep 2024 Emergencies can happen at any time, and often with little notice. Join Arlington Community Emergency Response Team Volunteers and Arlington County Emergency Management Staff for a discussion on how to prepare yourself and your loved ones before a disaster or emergency. Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Acoustic Cafe 17 Sep 2024 Meet and mingle while you enjoy the vibe of a 1960s coffee house with live performances by local musicians. The shows are open to all ages; no 55+ Pass required. The fall 2024 season kicks off in September with Rick Franklin, Esther Haynes and Tom Mindte; October: Swingology and Michelle Swan; November: The String Mamas and The Mandoleers. Sneak Peek for December's Show: Veronneau and The Two Pea Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
55+ Walks 18 Sep 2024 Stay active with friendly walking companions. We’ll explore nearby trails and neighborhoods in a fun, safe manner. Destinations may be changed or excursions canceled for inclement weather. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Biking for Beginners 19 Sep 2024 Instructors from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and BikeArlington will get you on a bike and rolling! Participants will learn to start, stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike. This class is designed for beginners. A bicycle and helmet will be provided for all participants. Register by September 4. Arlington Mill, 909 South Dinwiddie Street, 22204 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
70th Celebration Pizza Party 19 Sep 2024 Come celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Arlington’s 55+ Program! We'll have pizza, music from throughout the decades, and trivia about the 55+ Program for a fun afternoon with friends. Sponsored by the Langston-Brown 55+ Advisory Committee. Langston Center, 2121 N Culpeper St, 22207 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Introduction to Basic Spanish 19 Sep 2024 If you’ve always wished you could speak Spanish, now is your chance to learn the basics! Lubber Run 55+ Center Director and fluent Spanish speaker Ashley Gomez Figueredo will introduce you to some basic Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversational phrases to get you started. No previous experience necessary. This is a seven-part series of classes that build on each other, but feel free to come Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
55+ Travel Open House 19 Sep 2024 Meet and mingle with your fellow travelers and enjoy some light refreshments while getting the latest information about the 55+ Travel Program. Ideal for both new and experienced travelers. Bring your questions: 55+ Travel Supervisor Sharleka Ashton and 55+ Travel Assistant Sheila Budoff will be happy to answer them! This program will be offered simultaneously in person and virtually – sign up ba Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults