Wake and Make 04 Dec 2023 Art activities can help you wake up, feel refreshed and get ready for the day. Join Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen as she leads you through a creative activity to energize your creative side. Be prepared to paint and draw; most materials needed can be found around the house. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Learn Mexican Train Dominoes 04 Dec 2023 Enjoy friendly instruction from a 55+ volunteer followed by practice games. You'll be sure to have fun learning this timeless classic! Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Reading Buddies 04 Dec 2023 Get paired up with a preschool-aged child from our very own Lubber Run Creative Preschoolers Program! Enjoy reading stories to your buddies for 30 minutes twice a month. Registration is required. All books will be provided by the preschool teacher and are guaranteed to be a fun read! Lubber Run Park, N Columbus & 2nd St, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Jeopardy! 04 Dec 2023 Play America's favorite quiz game with monthly themes and test your knowledge. Have some fun with 55+ friends and try to win a prize! First Monday of the month: Dec. 4, Jan. 8 and Feb. 5. Led by volunteer Jacquie Stead. Aurora Hills Center, 735 18th St S, 22202 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Hearing Aids - Beware and Be Wise 05 Dec 2023 Bonnie O’Leary, outreach manager for the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC), will discuss hearing loss, the hearing evaluation, how to interpret an audiogram, the differences between prescription and over-the-counter hearing aids, and useful apps. NVRC is a non-profit and no sales are involved. Lubber Run Park, N Columbus & 2nd St, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Movie Matinee 05 Dec 2023 Steal away and catch some great afternoon movie entertainment at Lubber Run. December: Elf (PG) (2003). January: Ratatouille (G) (2007). February: 42 (PG-13) (2013). Lubber Run Park, N Columbus & 2nd St, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Fighting Invasives in Winter 05 Dec 2023 Join Arlington Regional Master Naturalists to learn which invasive plants are easy to identify in the winter and how to remove them from your garden. There will also be a discussion about harmful insects and pathogens such as the emerald ash borer and spotted lantern fly. Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
55+ Walks 06 Dec 2023 Stay active with friendly walking companions. We’ll explore nearby trails and neighborhoods in a safe, socially distant manner. Destinations may be changed or excursions canceled for inclement weather. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Hearing Screenings 06 Dec 2023 Bonnie O’Leary, certified peer mentor and hearing loss support specialist from Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC), will conduct free individual thirty-minute hearing screenings to determine if an appointment with an audiologist is warranted. Must pre-register. NVRC is a non-profit and no sales are involved. Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults
Learn to Play Canasta 06 Dec 2023 Canasta is a fun card game where players try to form combinations of three or more cards of the same rank. If you’ve never played before, come learn the rules of the game with friendly instruction from 55+ volunteers. You’ll be ready to play with your friends in no time! Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22203 Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults