Arlington Seniors in Action

Arlington

SENIORS IN ACTION!

Office of Senior Adult Programs

Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

      300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA  22203            703-228-4744

e-mail: Jmassa@arlingtonva.us

TO:                  Civic Association Presidents/Newsletter Editors                        2/25/08

FROM:            Judy Massabny, 703-228-4721

SUBJECT:       Senior activities in March 2008

Please share with your seniors (55 years of age and older). They may participate in all of  the

following activities by registering with the Office of Senior Adult Programs ($15 annual fee which includes bi-monthly program guide, “Seniors in Action”). Applications available by calling 703-228-4744 or visiting a senior center. Additional senior information may be found on the following website:  www.arlingtonva.us  click on seniors. Members of the OSAP staff are available  to speak at civic association meetings.

Senior center locations:

Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St. (corner of Lee Hwy.) 22207    703-228-6300

            Mon-Fri., 9-3                                      emayor@arlingtonva.us

Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy. (corner N. Lexington) 22207   703-228-0555

            Mon.-Fri., 9-3                                     kobrien@arlingtonva.us 

Madison, 3829 N. Stafford (near Walker Chapel) 22207   703-228-5285

            Mon, Tues., Fri., 9-3                                       kobrien@arlingtonva.us

Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. Pershing Dr. (off Geo. Mason Dr.) 22203   703-228-4403

            Mon.-Fri.,  9-3                                                cbluford@arlingtonva.us

Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16^th St.  (off Walter Reed Dr. between Columbia Pike & S. Glebe) 22204

            Mon.-Fri., 9-3                                     703-228-0955    nurbach@arlingtonva.us

Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18^th St. (near Pentagon City) 22202    703-228-5722

            Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-3                                     jalber@arlingtonva.us

March   2008 TRIPS BY  ARL. SENIOR ADULT TRAVEL, 703-228-4749

Sun., Mar. 2                Hexagon Performance, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, D.C., $38

Mon., Mar. 3               Newseum tour, D.C., $26

Wed., Mar. 5               Jazz at the Corcoran Gallery, D.C., $8

Thurs., Mar. 6             “The Secret Garden,” Little Theatre of Alexandria, $24

Wed., Mar. 12              Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, $38

Thurs., Mar. 13           Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, D.C., $19

Fri., Mar. 14               Shamrock Inn, Thurmont, MD, $29

Tues., Mar. 18             Homewood Museum, Baltimore, afternoon tea & tour, $34

Mon., Mar. 24             Natl. Institutes of Health, Rockville, $8

Wed., Mar. 26             “A View from the Bridge,” Arena Stage, Crystal City plus late lunch, $66

Thurs., Mar. 27           National Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, Kennedy Center, D.C., $8

Fri., Mar. 28               Show Boat Casino, Atlantic City, NJ

Call for complete listing of  March trips, 703-228-4749

2008 OVERNIGHT TRIPS for SENIORS  (703-228-4748)

Apr. 28-May 1 Ohio Amish County

June 9-14        The Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, Highland, NY

July 14-19       Bar Harbor, ME  Sold Out

Sept. 8-17        Mt. Rushmore, Black Hills & Badlands, SD

Oct. 20-24       Cape Cod, MA

Dec. 9-12         Oglebay Resort, Festival of Lights, Wheeling, WV

MARCH CALENDAR of EVENTS at Senior Centers

Free federal and state income tax preparation assistance for seniors every Tuesday and Friday until Apr. 15 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center by certified AARP Taxaide counselors. Appointments necessary by calling, 703-228-4403.

Mon., Mar. 3               Yoga classes, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, taught by Shaye Moore.           $28 for eight classes. Call 703-228-5321.

Mon., Mar. 3               Line dancing class, taught by  Pinky O’Neil, noon, Lee Senior Center. Cost is $3.50. Call 703-228-0555.

Mon., Mar. 3               Armchair bowling, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center. Free. Call for details, 703-228-5321. Free.

Tues., Mar. 4               Real Estate Tax Relief program for seniors, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Free. Call 703-228-0955 for more info.  Free.

Wed., Mar. 5               Yoga class, 10 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center; taught by Peggy Finn; $28 for  eight classes.

Thurs., Mar. 6             Exploring potential dangers  of interactive websites, 1:30 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955. Free.

Thurs., Mar. 6             Personal lives of Impressionist artists Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Free. Call to register, 703-228-4403. Free.

Fri., Mar. 7                 Learn about digital TV, 10:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center. Free. Call for details, 703-228-5722. Free.

Fri., Mar. 7                 Commissioner of Revenue, Ingrid Molloy, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 703-228-5722. Free.

Fri., Mar. 7                 New audio program begins with biography of Harry Truman, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Call for details, 703-228-4403.  Free.

Mon., Mar. 10             Hands-on demonstration of tools and devices to make life easer, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Details, 703-228-4403.  Free.

Mon., Mar. 10             Hear about upcoming change from analog to digital TV, 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center. Call for details, 703-228-5285  Free

Tues., Mar. 11             Beginners Tai Chi, 11 a.m., Madison Senior Center. $49 for 14 classes. Call to register, 703-228-5285.

Tues., Mar. 11             Pet Meet and Greet, 11 a.m.. Bring your pet to Culpepper Garden Senior Center; hear about Animal Welfare League and senior adoption policy. Details, 703-228-4403. Free

Wed., Mar. 12             Tales of women spies and women soldiers in the Civil War, 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center. Details, 703-228-5722. Free

Wed., Mar. 12             Flowers and gardens portrayed by famous artists, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center. Free.  Details, 703-228-5321.

Wed., Mar. 12             Free blood pressure check for seniors, 12:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 703-228-0555.

Thurs., Mar. 13           Hear about opportunities for older volunteers in the Peace Corps, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Details, 703-228-0955. Free.

Thurs., Mar. 13           Expert gardener Peter Jones will discuss plat propagation, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Details, 703-228-0955. Free.

Fri., Mar. 14               Baked potato bingo, lunch, bingo, entertainment, noon, Aurora Hills Senior Center. $6. Register, 703-228-5722.

Fri. , Mar. 14              Free blood pressure checks for seniors, 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center. Details, 703-228-5285.

Sat., Mar. 15               AARP two day refresher course on safe driving techniques for seniors, 9a.m-3p.m., also Sat., Mar. 22., Langston-Brown Senior Center. $10. Call to register, 703-228-5321.

Sat., Mar. 15               Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus show, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., TJ Community Theatre, 3501 S.2^nd St. Tickets $12 and $15. Details, 703-521-9331.

Mon., Mar. 17             Senior strength training classes, 9 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center. $56 for 16 sessions. Details, 703-228-4745.

Mon., Mar. 17             Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-4403.

Tues., Mar. 18             Full fitness exercise classes for beginners, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center. $3.50 per class. Details, 703-228-0555.

Tues., Mar. 18             Free Tai Chi demonstration, 4 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, plus Wed., Mar. 19, 1:30 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Details, 703-228-0955 (WR), 703-228-4403 (CG).

Tues., Mar. 18             Rubber Stamp Club, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lee Senior Center. Fee is $1. Details, 703-228-0555.

Tues., Mar. 18           Discussion re Real Estate Tax Relief program for seniors, 11 a.m., Lee Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-0555.

Wed., Mar. 19             Poetry writing workshop, 10:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.

Wed., Mar. 19             Happy Hearts social club, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-5321.

Thurs., Mar. 20           How to rate senior  housing, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.

Thurs., Mar. 20           Ways to prevent, recognize and treat blood clots, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.

Fri., Mar. 21               Intergenerational computer training, 10 a.m. – noon. Text book $20. Lee Senior Center, 703-228-0555.

Fri., Mar. 21               Program re old time radio and TV shows, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-2228-5722.

Mon., Mar. 24             Gentle Yoga and Qigong energy practices, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center. $60 for eight classes. Details, 703-228-4740.

Tues., Mar. 25             Join Encore Chorale, 11 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-4403.

Tues., Mar. 25             Italian for opera lovers, six classes, 7 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-0955.

Wed., Mar. 26             The Merrymakers will perform at Aurora Hills Senior Center, 2 p.m. Free. Details, 703-228-5722.

Wed., Mar. 26             Latest info about safe, cleaning products, 11 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Free. Details,, 703-228-0955

Thurs., Mar. 27           Tools for estate planning, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Details, 703-228-0955.

Thurs., Mar. 27           Illustrated lecture on African American artists, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. Free. Details, 703-228-5722.

Thurs., Mar. 27          Two day AARP class on safe driving techniques, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center. Cost is $10. Register, 703-228-5722.

Additional activities listed in the “Seniors in Action” program guide, 703-228-4744.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Great decisions current events discussion group, 10a.m.-noon, and Saturdays, Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Free. Call for information, 703-228-4403

Ice skating, Mondays, 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m., seniors only, Kettler Iceplex, Ballston Mall. Fee is $1 which includes skate rental.  For information call 703-228-4745.

Join seniors at the Wisdom Works Connections Café, Thursdays, 1p.m.-3p.m., Walter Reed

Senior Center.  Explore volunteer opportunities plus recreation, learning and social connections.

Computers available. Free. Call for details, 703-228-4745.

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Chess club , Mondays, 10 a.m., instruction, 10:30 a.m., games, Madison Senior Center.

No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5285.

Mah Jongg, Mondays, American style, 10 a..m., Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722; Thursdays,

American and Chinese style, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown, 703-228-5321. No fee.

Scrabble, Fridays, 10:15 a.m., coaching available. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Poker, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 703-228-0555. Newcomers

welcome.

Classes in English as a Second Language (ESL) for seniors, ae offered at Langston-Brown Senior Center, every Monday, 10 a.m.. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5321.

Dining Out Clubs  The Lunch group dines out on the first Thursday and the dinner group dines on the second Wednesday of each month. Call for details, 703-228-5285.

Crafters workshop, every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Call for details, 703-228-4403. No fee.

Yarn Crafters, Aurora Hills Senior Center, meets every Monday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., to knit and crochet items for charities. Yarn and patterns provided. Call for information, 703-228-5722.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weight loss support group, meets every Monday, 9:30 a.m. a.,m., Lee Senior Center. $24 annual dues includes monthly newsletter.  Call for details, 703-228-0555.

Oil and acrylic painting classes, taught by Larry Isham, Mondays, 10 a.m.- noon, Lee Senior Center and Wednesdays,  10 a.m. – noon, Culpepper Garden Senior Center. Cost is $24 for four two hour classes. Call for details, 703-228-4403.

All types of exercise classes and programs are offered at senior centers including aerobics, pilates, tai chi, yoga, strength training, flexibility, balance, walking clubs, water exercises, personal trainers and weight rooms. Call for information, 703-228-4745.

Table tennis, 10 a.m.-noon, Walter Reed Senior Center. Group plays Mon.-Fri.

Newcomers welcome with or without experience. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0955.

Pickleball is available for seniors in the mornings, Mon.-Fri., Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Sport is similar to tennis with a low net, plastic paddle and ball. No fee except annual registration of $15 with Office of Senior Adult Programs. For more information, call

703-228-4745. New group starting at Walter Reed Senior Center, 703-228-0955.

Volleyball for seniors every Tuesday, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 1:30 p.m. (practice),

2 p.m. (games). Great exercise; all level of players welcome. No fee. Call for information,

703-228-4745.

Are you interested in golf, tennis, senior basketball?  If so, call  Jennifer Collins, Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-4745.

Performing Arts Groups

                        Lee Jammers, Madison Senior Center, 2^nd & 4^th Mondays, 10:15 a.m., 228-0555

                        Just Playin’ Country, Mad. Sr.Center, 1^st & 3^rd Mondays, 10:15 a.m., 228-0555

                        Encore Chorale, L-B Senior Center, every Tues., 2 p.m., 228-5321

                        Merrymakers, TJ Comm. Center, every Wed., 10:30 a.m., 228-5920

                        Songfellows, Culpepper Garden Sr. Center, every Thurs., 10:00 a.m., 228-4403

Voices of Arlington, Walter Reed Sr. Center, every Fri., 10:00 a.m., 228-0955

                        All groups welcome new members. Call for more information, 228-4744.

Judy T. Massabny, Communications

Office of Senior Adult Programs, PRCR

300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203

703-228-4721; fax 703-228-4757

e-mail: jmassa@arlingtonva.us