Senior Living    

Flourishing After 55

Office of 55+ Programs

Department of Parks and Recreation

300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203

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.

Eight week walking challenge, walk on your own or join walking group, Wednesday, April 2-21, 5:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Participants will receive a digital journal to keep track of progress. Registration # 913106-27.

Intro to genealogy, learn basics of researching family heritage, Thursday, April 3, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Led by experienced genealogist Susan Court. Registration # 913400-33.

Old-Time and String Band Jam, Thursday, April 3, 5 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring a banjo, guitar, fiddle or mandolin and join volunteer Fred Winter for an open “jam” highlighting Appalachian old-time (pre-bluegrass) and string band, Thursday, April 3, 5 p.m., Lubber Run 55+Center. Registration #913304-17.

Benefits of robotic pets for those facing dementia or depression by Steve Cone, Capital Caring Health, Thursday, April 3, 11 a.m. Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Hands-on demonstration. Registration # 913400-37.

Secret lives of famous fakers, learn about several well-known art forgers and how they got caught, Thursday, April 3, 9 a.m., virtual. Presented by Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen. Registration # 913302-09.

History discussion led by Dwight Rodgers from Encore Learning, Thursday, April 3, 1 p.m., virtual. 

Social ballroom dance, spacious dance floor at Lubber Run 55+ Center, Friday, April 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Drop-in. No partner needed; no instruction.

Absolute beginner pickleball, Monday, April 14, 10 a.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Volunteers on hand to answer questions. Limited paddles and balls available. Drop-in.

Arlington County recycling made easy by staff from the County’s Dept. of Environmental Services, Tuesday, April 15, 11a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Learn about the Do’s and Don’ts of recycling. Registration # 913400-09.

Acoustic Café performance by local musicians Sweet Mountain Laurel and Malarkey, Tuesday, April 15, 7 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Open to all ages; 55+ Pass not required. Registration # 913301-02.

Drumming circle offers opportunities for self-expression and to share in an engaging group experience by playing drums together, Tuesday, April 15, 2 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Opera appreciation, view part 2 of the “Enchanted Island,” Wednesday, April 16, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti. Registration # 913300-04.

Piano Lounge and sing along with pianist Valerie Welsh, variety of songs from the mid-60s, lyrics provided, Wednesday, April 16, 4 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration #913301-24.

Explore the Spanish speaking world with Ashley Gomez, Lubber Run 55+ Center Director, Thursday, April 17, 1 p.m., virtual. April’s feature is Andorra, the sixth smallest country in Europe. Registration # 913304-25.

Line dancing practice, no partner needed, led by volunteer Suzie Pratts, Friday, April 18, 11:05 a.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Drop-in.

Water walking and lap swimming to strengthen muscles at Long Bridge Aquatics Center, Mondays, 8-10 a.m., Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. No instruction provided. Long Bridge Aquatics Center membership required or pay daily admission fee. Located at 333 Long Bridge Drive. Drop-in. 

Tai Chi practice with experienced volunteers, no instruction provided, Mondays, 2-2:45 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center; Tuesdays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center; Fridays, 1-2:15 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. All are drop-ins.

55+ Ice Skating, Mondays, 8:40 – 9:40 a.m., MedStar Capitals Iceplex, roof level parking at Ballston Quarter. $1 skate rental fee. Pre-registration required at www.medstarcapitalsiceplex.com, click on Senior Public Skate.

Play pickleball, 55+ Pass required at the following 55+ centers: Walter Reed, Mondays, 8:15 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 – 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2:15 – 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.;

Arlington Mill, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 – 3 p.m. Drop-ins.