Senior Living
“Flourishing After 55”
Office of 55+ Programs
Department of Parks and Recreation
300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 703-228-4747
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
55+ Centers will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 5 Election Day.
Total body fitness, vigorous full body workout to improve muscle strength, balance and flexibility, Mondays, 10 a.m. and Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Cost $60/15 session punch pass or $4 drop-in pass. Purchase at Lubber Run front desk..
Full fitness exercise class, complete program combining warm-up, stretching and strength work, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Cost $60/15 session punch pass or $4 drop-in pass. Purchase at Lubber Run front desk.
Strength training class, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Class works all major muscle groups. Cost $60/15 session punch pass or $4 drop-in pass. Purchase at Lubber Run front desk.
Eight week walking challenge, walk on your own or join weekly evening walks on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 25 through Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Led by Mary Dallao, Walk Arlington and others. Registration # 911106-19
Name that Tune, songs from the 50s and 60s, live on the piano with Ken Schellenberg, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911304-18.
HIV/AIDS in 2024, hear about substantive progress, scientific advancements and current challenges, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by Taj Morgan. Registration # 911400-48.
Local history group will discuss Arlington’s rich past, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1:30 p.m. Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration # 911402-08.
Acoustic afternoon, live music performed by Arlington musicians Phil Rosen and Ed Girovasi, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911301-05.
Panama is fourth in a series about the history culture and travel destinations of Central and North American Spanish speaking countries, Thursday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m., virtual. Presented by Ashley Gomez, Lubber Run 55+ Center Director. Registration # 911400-32.
Around the world to Scotland, videos of stunning landscapes, castles, cities and more, Thursday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911400-36 or virtual, registration # 911400-37.
Presented by Becky Norris from the Scottish Government USA/ British Embassy.
End of life wishes, tips on how to hold meaningful conversations with doctors and family members about your expectations, values, priorities and more, Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by Sallie Wiley, career counselor. Registration # 911404-10.
55+ Art Exhibit, display of artworks created by 55+ (senior) participants, Thursday, Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Paintings, drawings, yarn creations and more. Drop-in.
55+ Travel group will journey to Doylestown, PA to visit “Monuments and Myths” exhibition at the Michener Art Museum and “The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution” exhibition at the Mercer Museum, Friday, Oct. 25. Cost $144, Arlington resident; $166, non-resident. Box lunch included. Registration # 902410-11.
Making the most of Medicare open enrollment, presented by Arlington County Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP), Monday, Oct 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center or virtual. Register by calling 703-228-1725 or email, Medicarehelp@arlingtonva.us.
Get moving with dance bingo, created and led by Walter Reed 55+ Center Director Jennifer Weber, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. Enjoy fun game that combines cardio dancing with the luck of the draw of bingo. Registration # 911802-01.
Grieving to thriving and moving on, strategies to navigate a pathway after a loss, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Presented by experienced trainer and career counselor Sallie Wiley. Registration # 911500-04.
Skull stories: nature’s mysteries, captivating journey into the world of animal skulls, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by Arlington Regional Master Naturalist Janet Siddle. Registration # 911400-44.
Halloween dance party, including costumes, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center.
Registration # 911890-01.
Movie matinee, “Ghostbusters” (1984) (PG), Wednesday, Oct. 30, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center.
Registration # 911804-05.
Spooky Trivia and Social, wear your favorite costume, enjoy ghoulish snacks, Thursday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911600-09.
Monthly social at Arlington Mill 55+ Center featuring sweet and savory pies, Friday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.
Registration # 911801-04.
Just Beneath the Surface, learn about the context, history and techniques of famous artists with Community Arts Programmer Jim Halloran, Friday, Nov 1, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911302-15.
Spellbinders, a group of folks who love to tell tales in the magical tradition of oral storytelling, Friday, Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.
Coffee House Live, evening of live music with the musical group DEMZ, with tunes from 60s and 70s, Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911301-06. All ages welcome, 55+ Pass not required.
Sketching famous artwork at the National Gallery of Art in D.C. with Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Saturday, Nov. 2. A supply list will be sent two weeks ahead. Joint 55+ Travel and Teen trip. All Artistic levels welcome. Intergenerational trip with 55+ Travel and Teen Programs. Registration # 902411-02.
55+ Centers will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 5 Election Day.
Opera appreciation group to discuss and hear musical selections from “Das Rheingold,” the first opera of German composer Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti, Registration # 911300-03.
Haunted Prague, hear Michele Patrick, author of “Haunted Prague: Stories of Spirits, Sorcerers and the Supernatural,” discuss one of the most haunted cities in the world, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911400-38.
Records and root beer floats, enjoy favorite vinyl records and a tasty treat, Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring your own records or just come to listen. Registration # 911891-05.
Matinee movie, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) (PG-13), Thursday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 911804-07.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the Anacostan tribe, native to Washington, D.C., Thursday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911400-18 or virtual, registration # 911400-19.
Paint along with Community Art Programmers and recreate artworks on display at area museums, Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911303-03.
Into the Void, learn what it takes to put a satellite into space. Presented by Dan Junker, 30 year veteran in the space satellite industry, Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, Registration # 911400-46.
Women in the Navy, presented by Wesley Schwenk, Registrar of the National Museum of the U.S. Navy, Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911400-20 or virtual, registration # 911400-21.
Fortunes in the attic, virtual presentation with Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. Participants will learn how to identify authentic antiques plus Droblyen will research and discuss one item submitted by participants. Send photo to sashton@arlingtonva.us before the program. Registration # 911302-07.
The 55+ Travel group will travel to Philadelphia, PA for The Barnes’ presentation of “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love” exhibition, Saturday, Nov. 9. Cost $110, Arlington resident; $127, non-resident. Registration # 902411-06.