Classes & Camps

Tasty Tomatoes

Thursday, August 18, 2022 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A Master Food volunteer from Virginia Cooperative Extension will demonstrate some recipes featuring delicious summer tomatoes.

Langston Center, 2121 N Culpeper St,  22207

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Talks & workshops

Smartphone Photography

Thursday, August 18, 2022 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Do you have a smartphone, tablet, or other mobile device but struggle with the camera features? Do you want to learn more about apps for photography and editing? Join Nick Englund, photography enthusiast, to learn how to maximize the use of your camera.

Langston Center, 2121 N Culpeper St,  22207

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Talks & workshops

Credit Scores and Credit Reports

Thursday, August 18, 2022 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Financial institutions never take a break and neither should older adults. Join a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education volunteer to find out why credit scores and reports are important and how to improve your credit score.

Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S,  22203

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Talks & workshops

Summer Tree ID

Monday, August 22, 2022 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Join Kirsten Conrad from Virginia Cooperative Extension for a walk around the grounds of Lubber Run Community Center to discuss woody plant identification and how to care for your shrubs and trees.

Lubber Run Park, 200 N Columbus St.,  22203

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Talks & workshops

Dragonflies and Damselflies Up Close

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonates) are fierce aerial predators that catch other insects and eat them on the fly. Start inside with a brief introduction to Odonates and their aquatic adolescence, then adjourn to the pond to see both adults and nymphs up close and in action.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Talks & workshops

Summer Sing Along

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Lift your voice and your spirit with Carl Gold during this summertime sing-along that offers fun, cheer and a whole lot of music for all.

Lubber Run Park, 200 N Columbus St.,  22203

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Music & the Arts

Fitness Mapping Apps

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Learn how you can use mapping technology and equipment to better track workouts, walks, bike rides and beyond. Volunteer and avid runner Ben Childers will go through apps like Strava that you can use to supplement your exercise and keep you safe by identifying emergency contacts in your phone and other features.

Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S,  22203

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Talks & workshops

Bilingual Bingo

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

itamomos a que nos acompañen de una mañana de Bingo mientras lanzamos el Primer Programa Hispano en el Centro Comunitario de Lubber Run. Venga y juegue Bingo mientras conversa con sus amigos y disfrute de refrigerios y fabulosos premios. Please join us for a morning of bilingual BINGO. Play BINGO, chat with friends and enjoy refreshments and prizes sponsored by the Lubber Run Advisory Committee.

Lubber Run Park, 200 N Columbus St.,  22203

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Talks & workshops

Magazine Article Discussion Group

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Read and discuss current articles reported in the popular magazine Harper’s. We will always read the cover story and one other piece to be determined each month. Join the conversation or just listen. The discussion will be facilitated by Shirlington and Aurora Hills Adult Services Librarian Vicky McCaffrey. A limited number of magazines will be available to borrow at Aurora Hills 55+ Center.

Aurora Hills Center, 735 18th St S,  22202

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Talks & workshops

Uber and Lyft

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM

Getting in a car with strangers seemed so taboo, but has become the standard for getting from A to B. Tech Guru Nick Englund will present an overview of several ride-sharing apps and share tips and tricks.

Aurora Hills Center, 735 18th St S,  22202

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults, Talks & workshops