MAY - JUNE 2012
A Publication of the Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Senior Adult Programs
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22 Challenge 18 your Mind! You’re Never Too Old to Play! www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 55+ Pass Members Only!* REGISTRATION for 55+ Classes with Fees BEGINS Monday, May 7 at 10am
This symbol indicates classes available for online sign-up. Use this class number when you register online, at a senior center or by phone.
How to Register Online • Go to https://registration.arlingtonva.us. • Enter your login ID and password. (If this is your first time and you do not know your ID and password, call 703-228-4744 or 703-228-4747) A new page will appear. • Click on the “55-Plus” menu then “Browse & Register for Classes.” • Find the class you are interested in and click on it. • Select the session you wish to register for by clicking in the box to the left. Then click “Enroll Now.” • Select the name of the individual you are registering. Click “Add to Cart.” • You will have the option to “Continue Shopping or Checkout.” Pay by credit card for online registration.
How to Register in Person, by Phone or by Mail Class registrations are also welcome in person at senior centers and by phone or mail, beginning May 7 at 10am. Address mailed registrations with payment to: Registration Office, 3700 S. Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206. Make checks payable to “Treasurer, Arlington County.” Returned Check Fee is $50. You can invite a guest to one of the OSAP free programs to introduce them to* the benefits of a 55+ Pass. Share the fun! You Can Flourish Too! SIGN UP FOR YOUR 55+ PASS TODAY
Arlington’s 55+ Pass gives you access to a world of fun, fitness and social connections. Just $20 a year for Arlington residents! (see pg. 3 for other options) • Home delivery of the bimonthly, 55+GUIDE filled with resources, discounts and things to do for people 55 and older. • Access to all OSAP programs including discounted trips and classes. • Free access from 6:25am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday to Arlington’s fantastic fitness facilities at Thomas Jefferson Community Center and Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center. What a deal! Sign up at www.arlingtonva.us, search “55+ Pass” or come by an Arlington County Senior Center or the Office of Senior Adult Programs at Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington VA 22203, 703-228-4744. 2 55+ Guide Arlington County 55+ Guide in this issue is a bimonthly publication of the Arlington County register...... 2 Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) serving flourishing...... 4 adults ages 55 and over. Register for an annual fitness...... 7 55+ Pass for access to senior center programs, discounted trips and classes, and home delivery of sports...... 12 the 55+ GUIDE. To register, visit any senior center, learning...... 13 call 703-228-4744, or register online at www. mental workouts...... 16 arlingtonva.us (enter “55+ Pass” in search box). the arts...... 18 $20 Arlington resident $45 non-resident recreation...... 21 $30 resident household $65 non-resident household social...... 23 wellness...... 26 Cheryl Johnson community bulletin board...... 28 Senior Adult Program Manager news and services...... 29 [email protected] calendar of special events...... 30 Senior Adult Council Executive Committee travel...... 32 Ron Musselwhite ...... Chair Jerrilyn Andrews...... Vice-Chair Andrea Walker ...... Secretary Milton Nelson ...... Treasurer a note from cheryl Ken Milow ...... Past Chair Welcome Elizabeth Poole! She’s the new Senior Center Director at Langston-Brown. Elizabeth joins us SCAT: Take a Taxi! Senior Center Adult after serving over 25 years with the Transportation (SCAT) is Arlington’s senior center City of Gaithersburg in Maryland. She transportation service for all residents 55+. Through served in the special events division SCAT, you can take pre-arranged taxicabs to and where she planned a vast array from senior adult program locations for $2.50 each of small and large special events, way. Call 703-892-8747 for an application. such as festivals, parades, fireworks displays, performing arts, concerts Accommodation-Arlington is committed to and a drive-through light show that providing open and accessible programs. We can has become a family holiday tradition provide, upon request, reasonable accommodations attracting thousands of visitors each year throughout the metropolitan area. She started in Gaithersburg as a college for disabilities or language interpretation. Call intern and was then hired to run the youth soccer, girl’s 703-228-4744 (TTY 703-228-4743) or speak to a basketball and softball leagues. Elizabeth graduated from senior center director. Frostburg State University with a BS degree in Recreation. Fee Reduction-You may qualify for fee reductions Elizabeth has lived in Arlington for over 20 years and has based on household income and size. Fee reductions twin daughters aged fourteen. She enjoys exercising, on classes are available on a sliding scale. For gardening, traveling and the arts. Family is an important information about eligibility and how to apply, see component in her life and she enjoys hosting family www.arlingtonva.us (search for “fee reduction”), call gatherings and revels in the laughter that her family shares 703-228-4744, or speak to a senior center director. at these events.
Elizabeth is excited to be working with such dedicated and The mission of Arlington Senior Adult Programs enthusiastic staff at Langston-Brown Senior Center and is to enhance the physical and mental well-being looks forward to the opportunity to serve the Arlington of Arlington’s diverse over-55 population through senior community. programs and activities fostering wellness and a sense of purpose and community. Cheryl Johnson www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 3 flourishing UNDERSTANDING DIABETES THE WISE USE OF AND YOUR HEALTH CREDIT CARDS In the United States, 23% of adults Arlington County Senior Do you ever wonder if there are ages 60 and older have diabetes. Centers will be closed any benefits to having credit cards? Two out of three people with Nyambo Anuluoha from the Arlington diabetes die from heart disease or May 28 and July 4. Community Federal Credit Union will stroke. Dr. Monika Virk with The share these benefits and any hidden Medical Team will help us gain a costs of credit cards. Learn how to better understanding of how this CELL PHONES – LEARNING build a good credit history, determine disease impacts your health, identify THE BASICS your credit limit, detect warning signs different types of diabetes, and If you need to learn the basics of of too much debt and avoid credit most importantly, what you can do using a cell phone, a friendly cell card fraud. She will also discuss ways to prevent or minimize its effects. phone user will meet with you to get and read your credit report Healthy snacks will be served. individually, in half hour incriments, and the best way to cancel unused Tues., May 8, 7-8pm on the second Monday of the month credit cards. Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 at Langston-Brown. Come along even Thurs., May 17, 1-2pm if you already use a cell phone, but Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT would like some help expanding your ARLINGTON: WALTER REED skills. Bring your cell phone. Must ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER phone for appointment. For 33 years the Walter Reed Adult Mon., May 14 and June 11, Day Health Program (formerly known 10 am-noon Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 as the Madison Center) has provided structure, safety, socialization and support to Arlingtonians and their families with physical and cognitive Come to the Connections Café! impairments. Join Walter Reed Adult Especially if you are just entering your retirement years, come and Day Health Admission’s Coordinator, explore the possibilities! “Flourishing after 55” programs are for active Nancy Connors, for a presentation adults to explore a variety of interests and enrich this phase of life. Visit and discussion about Adult Day the Connections Café at Walter Reed Community Center for informative Health Care in Arlington. Please call conversations and connections. Please call 703-228-0955 to register for to register. these free programs. Mon., May 14, 1-2pm Lee, 703-228-0555 Mid-day Programs, Thursdays, 1-2pm May 17 The Wise Use of Credit Cards CELL PHONE WORKSHOP May 24 Arthritis Today You may use your cell phone May 31 Important Papers to Keep primarily to make calls but ever wonder about all its other features? June 7 Foster A Pet Bring your phone (and manual) and June 14 Estate Planning Tools meet with a tech-savvy teenager to June 21 Selling Your Home in Today’s Market explore the many options available on June 28 Is Your Food Safe To Eat? your cell phone and get answers to your questions. Registration essential. Evening Programs, Tuesdays, 7-8pm Tues., May 15, 7-8pm May 8 Understanding Diabetes and Your Health Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 May 15 Cell Phone Workshop June 19 Workshop on Digital Cameras
4 55+ Guide flourishing LONG BRIDGE PARK: and entertaining presentation with of illness or disability might interfere ARLINGTON’S SIGNATURE functional tips and suggestions on with making wise decisions. What are DESTINATION how to get started with downsizing the essential documents? Elder law Long Bridge Park is an and cleaning out the clutter. Please attorney Ed Zetlin will describe the environmentally sound community register. key elements, such as durable power destination for green space, public Mon., June 4, 1-2pm of attorney, advance medical directive art, accessible indoor and outdoor Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 and a will or trust. Seniors and their recreation and breathtaking views adult children should attend and bring of monuments, the riverfront and MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND questions. skyline. Carrie Johnson, Vice Chair FOSTER AN ANIMAL Thurs., June 14, 1-2pm of the Long Bridge Design Advisory Fostering an animal is an extremely Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Committee will be at Lee to talk rewarding experience. Our local about this new signature park and its Animal Welfare League of Arlington WORKSHOP ON DIGITAL wonderful features. All walkers and is always looking for friendly and CAMERAS exercise enthusiasts should be sure welcoming foster parents for animals Are you a bit daunted by all the to attend. that need an interim home with love features on your digital camera? You Tues., May 29, 11:30am-12:30pm and care. Learn what the process may know the basics, but cameras Lee, 703-228-0555 entails and how you can make a seem to get smarter with each new difference in your community. model. This workshop will help you IMPORTANT PAPERS TO KEEP Thurs., June 7, 1-2pm keep up with new options and is led An important part of managing your Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 by tech-savvy teens who will work finances (and your life) is knowing with you on an individual basis to help what to keep and where to keep it. ESTATE PLANNING TOOLS you get the most out of your camera. Rosemary Hill, regional director of The time to start planning for ways Please bring your camera and manual. education for Money Management, to protect your family in case of Tues., June 19, 7-8pm will discuss the documents you need death is now. Not when the stress Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 to keep, the ones you can discard, and provide tips on how to organize Planning a Move or Leaving the Office Behind? important papers so you can put your hands on what you need when Let us Help you Through you need it. The presentation comes with a useful workbook that provides the Transition! an outline as well as a place for Talk with a Peer Transition Guide information to be written down in who can tell you about promising case of an emergency. opportunities and resources for Thurs., May 31, 1-2pm someone in transition. These Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 volunteers are trained specifically to help peers 50 and older advance DOWNSIZE/DE-CLUTTER – creatively. This free service was HOW TO START originated by Wisdom Works and We accumulate so many treasures previously sponsored by the Alliance over a lifetime that downsizing for Arlington Senior Programs. can seem overwhelming. It’s Call 703-228-4759 for more info. never too soon to begin sorting through and cleaning out a lifetime accumulation of belongings, even if you are not planning to move. Beth Conord, owner of Smooth Transitions, provides a funny programs are free for 55+ Pass Members unless otherwise noted! www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 5 flourishing FAMILY LOVE LETTER The Family Love Letter is a workshop that guides you through the steps of making an inventory of information to help loved ones find important papers and legal documents in case of a sudden need. This planning tool will help “get your house in order” and provide peace of mind to you and your family in the event of incapacitation. The seminar will show you how to compile lists of important information such as insurance policies, investment accounts, computer password and tax preparer and the locations of all your important documents. Presented by Financial Advisor Elizabeth Schwartzman. fictional story based on the juicy Wed., June 20, 7-8pm details that are part of the Mayflower IS YOUR FOOD SAFE TO EAT? Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Hotel’s history. We promise it will be Some people are more susceptible very interesting indeed! to getting sick from bacteria in food. SELLING YOUR HOME IN Mon., June 25, 1-2pm But if you take care to handle food Lee, 703-228-0555 TODAY’S MARKET safely you can help keep yourself What do you need to know before healthy. Preventing the growth of SPINAL CORD STIMULATION: you sell the family home? If you’ve dangerous micro-organisms in food ALTERNATIVE TO lived in your home for 25 years or is the key to reducing the millions UNRESOLVED CHRONIC PAIN more, this seminar will show you how of illnesses and thousands of deaths Living with constant pain can have to downsize and de-clutter, prepare each year. Kathryn Strong, an expert a debilitating effect on all aspects your home for today’s buyers, and from Virginia Cooperative Extension of life; interfering with work, sleep, price the home to sell in today’s and registered dietician, will provide relationships and simple daily market. Debbie Miller is a Realtor® evidence-based information along activities. If you’ve explored other and Lifestyle Transition Specialist® with the practical knowledge you treatment options, and you’re with nearly 20 years experience need to keep food safe at home and still living with chronic pain, a helping seniors and adult children sell while dining out. sophisticated, non-pharmaceutical the family home. Mon., May 21, 1:30-2:45pm Thurs., June 21, 1-2pm technique called spinal cord Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 stimulation (SCS) may be right for you. SCS is ideally suited to Thurs., June 28, 1-2pm THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT treat certain types of chronic pain, Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 ARLINGTON: LOCAL AUTHOR including post-surgical back, leg, neck MARIA ABBOTT or arm pain. How does it work? If Mrs. Abbott is a long time you’d like to know more about SCS then come meet Dr. Christopher Gay Arlingtonian by way of Brazil. In All Arlington County addition to volunteering and playing from Capitol Spine & Pain Centers, bridge, she is also an accomplished one of the region’s pre-eminent Senior Centers will be author. Her latest publication is a specialists in pain management. closed May 28 and July 4. Tues., June 26, 7-8pm Walter Reed, please call ahead to register for programs 703-228-0955 6 55+ Guide fitness Registration for Bike with 55+ Peers! fee-based programs 55+ BIKING GROUP The 55+ Biking Group is going to offer some great opportunities to starts May 7 at 10am get your bikes out and ride this spring. To receive all of the latest ride announcements be sure to get on the 55+ Biking Group email list by Online -- go to sending a message to [email protected] or if you don’t https://registration.arlingtonva.us. have email call 703-228-4771. 1. Enter your login ID and password. (If this is your WEDNESDAY MORNING IMPROMPTU RIDES first time and you do not Rides from Bluemont Park take place every Wednesday morning. Meet know your ID and password, John Silverson at the picnic pavilion next to the tennis courts (601 N. call 703-228-4744 or 703- Manchester St.) by 9am to join in an impromptu ride. Once the group 228-4747) A new page will assembles they decide where to explore for the day. Examples of some appear. recent leisurely rides are going out to Whole Foods in Vienna or riding to 2. Click on the “55-Plus” menu Starbucks in Old Town Alexandria. All levels are welcome. then “Browse & Register for Classes.” For more information about meet up points and ride specifics, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 3. Find the class you are 703-228-4771 interested in and click on it. 4. Select the session you wish TAI CHI PRACTICE guided and unguided practice, you will to register for by clicking Join others and share serene Tai Chi gain confidence to practice Tai Chi at in the box to the left. Then practice sessions. home, in the park, or anywhere you click “Enroll Now.” Mondays, 2-3pm choose. This class is for people who 5. Select the name of the Aurora Hills 703-228-5722 have taken Tai Chi Yang Style 24 Form individual you are registering. within the past 3-4 years. If you have Click “Add to Cart.” Monday and Wednesdays, taken Tai Chi 24 Form, but have not 12:30pm-1:30pm practiced it, we recommend taking 6. You will have the option Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 to “Continue Shopping or the beginner class again, as the Tai Chi movements would need to be Checkout.” Pay by credit Saturdays, 9:15-10am card for online registration. Langston Brown, 703-228-6300 relearned. Instructor: Karen Levitan.
By phone -- call 703-228-4747 TAI CHI TUNE UP Wednesdays, May 23-Jun. 13, 3-4pm Have you taken Tai Chi, but need a $24/6 classes, #910214-B In person -- stop by any refresher? In this new tune-up class, Langston Brown, 703-228-6300 Arlington County Senior Center learn to deepen your relaxation and By mail -- send check, payable improve your grounding, movement to Treasurer, Arlington County techniques, coordination and memory to Registration Office, 3700 S. of Tai Chi. You will learn Qi Gong Four Mile Run, Arlington, exercises for specific areas of the VA 22206 body and learn and feel the flow of Chi as you do the moves. Through
This symbol indicates classes available for online sign-up. Use the class number when you register online, at a senior center or by phone. www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 7 Washington-Lee Pool, 703-228-4745fitness KUKUWA DANCE 55+ SEATED EXERCISE WORKOUT Discover how effectively you can Get ready to work muscles you didn’t Wednesdays, May 23-June 27, exercise in a chair! Seated exercise realize you had. You will lift off on an 1:30-2:20pm is especially beneficial to those Instructor: TBA exotic African expedition and cruise $24/6, #910071-Y with balance or mobility difficulties. to the Caribbean Islands through the Washington-Lee Pool, 703-228-4745 Register separately for each session. carnival celebrations! Instantly, from Mondays, May 21-July 2, 10-11am the first beat, you feel what this class Fridays, May 25-July 6, 8:10-9am Instructor: Fit2Be offers you. Time seems endless, the Instructor: Marion McKinney $24/6 Monday, # 910061-E energy grabs you, and immediately has $28/7, #910071-U Fairlington, 703-228-4745 you moving your arms, waist, hips, and Washington-Lee Pool, 703-228-4745 Thursdays, May 24-July 5, 10-11am legs to a blend of African soukous and Instructor: Jill Kern Caribbean soca rhythms. This energy 55+ AQUA EXERCISE - $28/7 classes, #910061-G adds living flavor to your workout, DEEP WATER CLASS Fairlington, 703-228-4745 nourishing both body and soul. The majority of these classes will KDW® is a low impact/high energy be done in deep water, putting zero Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, choreographed workout designed to impact on your joints while working 9-10am target your cardiovascular system, against the water’s resistance. Instructor: Linda Bell improve your fitness level and pump Participants wear a buoyancy belt $60/15 session pass or $4 drop-in fun through your veins. to hold the body vertical and chest- Madison, 703-228-4745 Free Demo, Fri., May 18, 10-11am deep in the pool. You can’t touch the Fairlington, 703-228-4745 bottom so you effectively weigh just 55+ PILATES 25 percent of your weight on land. Improve posture, overall strength, Class Series You must be able to swim to take this flexibility, and balance. Learn to Fridays, June 1-29, 10-11am class. Instructor: Jody Katz. bring mind and body awareness to $25/5, #910045-A Mondays, May 21-July 2, 1:30-2:20pm Fairlington, 703-228-4745 your center or core. Exercises are $24/6, #910071-X performed on a mat on the floor. Washington-Lee Pool, 703-228-4745 Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 22- 55+ AQUA EXERCISE July 5, 9:15-10:15am Designed for senior adults, this class SENIOR BOOT CAMP Instructor: Mira Gross offers a safe and refreshing way to Here is a safe and fun, 45 minute class $56/14, #910011-L exercise. Aqua exercise classes utilize that consists of cardio and strength Madison, 703-228-5310 water as the resistance in exercises techniques that target the total body. designed to work muscles and the Tuesdays, May 22-July 3, This class is designed especially for 10:30-11:30am cardiovascular system. Classes are mature adults who want a good very popular and space is limited! Instructor: Beth Kramer workout without harsh stress on the $28/7, #910011-M Mondays, May 21-July 2, 8:10-9am joints and muscles! Classes will be a Instructor: Marion McKinney Madison, 703-228-0555 $24/6, #910071-S combination of indoor and outdoor Washington-Lee Pool, 703-228-4745 workouts. Instructor: Fit2Be Thursdays, May 24-July 5, Mondays, May 21-July 2, 8:30-9:15am 10:30-11:30am Tuesdays and Thursdays, $28/6, #910051-E Instructor: Mira Gross May 22-June 28, noon-12:45pm Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 $28/7, #910011-N Instructor: Cindi Shore Madison, 703-228-0555 $48/12, #910071-W Thursdays, May 24-July 5, Wakefield Pool, 703-228-4745 8:30-9:15am $31.50/7, #910051-G Wednesdays, May 23-June 27, Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 8:10-9am Instructor: Jody Katz $24/6, #910071-T 8 55+ Guide TRADITIONAL HATHA Tuesdays, May 22-July 3, CARDIO TONE YOGA 11:15am-12:15pm Here’s a modern approach to low Learn and practice classic yoga Instructor: Fit2Be impact aerobics, dance, and strength poses that stretch and strengthen $28/7, #910091-C training. Balanced exercises will Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 the entire body. Warm-ups and work your whole body. Classes are designed to improve health, flexibility, props such as blocks and straps help Wednesdays, May 23-June 27, students achieve results. There are 10-11am and strength and put you in a good multiple transitions between floor Instructor: Peggy Finn mood! Instructor: Fit2Be. and standing positions. Previous $24/6, #910081-E Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30am experience with yoga is a plus. Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 Thursdays, 11-noon Mondays, May 4-July 2, 1-2:30pm $60/15 sessions Instructor: Shaye Moore Fridays, May 25-June 29, Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 $27.50/5, #910111-E 12:30-1:30pm Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Instructor: Peggy Finn FULL FITNESS EXERCISE $24/6, #910081-G Enjoy gentle flexibility exercises to Tuesdays, May 22-July 3, 10-11am Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 improve range of motion; strength Instructor: Fit2Be training to enhance muscle tone, $28/7, #910101-C WHAT IS A FLASH MOB?? bone density and balance; and a Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 A Flash Mob is a large group of half-hour cardiovascular workout to people who gather at a public strengthen your heart and increase Fridays, June 1-June 29, 9:30-11am location to perform a pre- stamina. The Lee class is specialized Instructor: Shaye Moore defined action, typically a brief $27.50/5, #910111-G for beginners and is taught by Andrea Madison, 703-228-0555 dance, and disperse rapidly Baumann. The Thomas Jefferson class after the event has concluded is for intermediate and advanced often for the purposes of participants and is taught by Andrea TRADITIONAL entertainment, satire, and Baumann and Suzanne Stroup. FOCUSED HATHA YOGA artistic expression. One might $60/15 session pass or $4 drop-in. In addition to chanting, eye exercises, be popping up in Arlington this Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, summer but for now the date, breathing exercises and deep 10-11am relaxation, this class includes focused time and location are a secret. To Thomas Jefferson, 703-228-5920 teaching sessions on specific yoga be a part of this experience call poses and is for people at all levels 703-228-4745 or email jcollins@ Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11am of yoga. Poses can be adapted to arlingtonva.us. Lee, 703-228-0555 sitting in a chair or to advanced levels. This class is appropriate for STRENGTH TRAINING someone new to yoga and can be MEDITATION: THEORY EXERCISE used as a supplement to other yoga AND PRACTICE Preserve and gain new strength classes. Instructor: Shaye Moore Join us for an ongoing exploration of and flexibility. All major muscle Wednesdays, May 30-June 27, what meditation is, how to meditate groups, including the abdominals, 10:30am-noon and why. This class uses yoga texts are exercised with weights. Extra $27.50/5, #910126-C and philosophy to generate lively emphasis is given to upper body Lee, 703-228-0555 discussion about the human mind and exercises on Mondays, torso beyond. In-class meditation practice strengthening mat work on GENTLE HATHA YOGA includes opening and closing chants Wednesdays, and lower body Taught in a quiet and meditative style, and breathing exercises. No previous exercises on Fridays. You will achieve this class uses extensive warm-ups to experience is necessary. The benefits observable muscular strength, prepare the body for adapted yoga of meditation are being increasingly preserve and strengthen bone density, poses strengthen the body safely documented by science; come and maintain full joint flexibility. and effectively. Props such as blocks discover them for yourself. Instructor: Instructors: Andrea Baumann and and straps help students of varying Shaye Moore. Andree Mirza. abilities achieve results. Transitions Wednesdays, May 30-June 27, $60/15 session pass or $4 drop-in. between floor and standing positions 2-3:15pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, are kept to a minimum for your $27.50/5, #910131-B 9-10am comfort. Lee, 703-228-0555 Thomas Jefferson, 703-228-5920 www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 9 fitnessWEIGHT ROOM WORKOUTS WITH A FITNESS COACH Walking Clubs Step Out and Certified fitness professionals staff the Enjoy the Season! weight rooms at Langston-Brown and Welcome the sunshine and warm weather on these walking Madison during senior adult hours to show club adventures. Enjoy friendly company as you explore how to use exercise machines and help beautiful nearby parks, trails and neighborhoods. Newcomers you as you work at your own pace. The always welcome. Walk destinations may be changed or rooms are furnished with varied cardio excursions cancelled in inclement weather. exercise equipment including treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical machines, and Arlington Walking Club rowing machines. Weight machines and free Join us for a two to three mile walk. No reservation needed; weights that help build muscle strength are come early as space on the van is limited. Wednesdays, 9:00am-noon also part of the program. Call $4, Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 703-228-4745 for information. $60/15 May 2 Wilson Bridge/National Harbor, MD session ticket. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, May 9 H Street Urban Trail, DC 7-11am RFK Stadium/Congressional Cemetery, DC May 16 Saturdays, 7-10am May 23 Huntley Meadows, Alexandria Madison Weight Room May 30 National Cathedral/Islamic Center, DC June 6 Mt. Vernon Ave/Del Ray, Alexandria Mondays and Fridays, 11am-2pm June 13 Roosevelt Bridge/Key Bridge, Arlington Wednesdays, 11:30am-2:30pm June 20 Lake Barcroft area, Falls Church Langston-Brown Weight Room June 27 Northwest Branch, Anacostia Tributary, MD LEE DANCERS LINE DANCE TEAM Lee Walkers The members of this competitive team are For 12 years the Lee Walkers have enjoyed great walks of two to gearing up for the next Northern Virginia three miles. No need to register; come early as space on the van Senior Olympics and they are recruiting is limited. new members. If you are interested in Fridays, 10am-noon taking your line dance skills to another $3/walk, Lee, 703-228-0555 level, stop by one Wednesday to watch May 4 Takoma Park, MD them dance. May 11 Adams Morgan/16th Street, DC Wednesdays, noon-1pm May 18 Shipyard/Friends’ Trail, Alexandria Lee, 703-228-0555 May 25 Scotts Run Nature Preserve, McLean June 1 Holmes Run Trail, Alexandria FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND June 8 Oxon Hill Farm, MD EXERCISE PLAN June 15 Bon Air/Bluemont Park, Arlington Work with a certified fitness professional June 22 Little Falls/C&O Canal, DC to design an individualized fitness plan. June 29 Capital Crescent/Little Falls Trail, Bethesda, MD Participants receive a private session and fitness test with a fitness coach who Aurora Hills Fast Forwards specializes in senior adults. Based on Fridays, 9-10:30 (May) 8-9:30am (June) test results, a fitness plan is designed for Free, Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 working toward personal fitness goals. Dust off those walking shoes and join us – this is a fast-paced Participants then receive three additional group, walking a three to four mile loop in the vicinity of Aurora sessions with Fitness Coach Bernadette Hills, including some hills. At times the Fast Forwards will carpool Cheatham and one other participant in or take the metro to the walk location. Call for information or to the program. Fee: $145. Please call for an register. Transportation on your own appointment. Langston-Brown, 703-228-4771
10 55+ Guide CORE & MORE minute class is modified for adults you on your toes from beginning to Core training improves posture, 55+ and led by a certified Zumba end. Come join us! Instructor: Fit2be balance and stability. People have instructor from Fit2Be. Thursdays, May 24-July 5, discovered that developing core Tuesdays, May 22-July 3, 2:15-3pm 9:30-10:15am strength improves performance in a $31.50/7, #910041-C $31.50/7, #910042-C Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 variety of sports and makes everyday Lee, 703-228-0555 tasks easier to perform. A stability ball is required for the class. Instructor: LET’S GET FIT BELLY DANCING Bernadette Cheatham This fun-filled, low-impact dance and Get fit while learning the magic Tuesdays, May 22-July 3, sculpting exercise class is designed for and mystery of the oldest dance 12:30-1:30pm beginners. Great music and a variety form! Explore essentials for the $28/7, #910031-E of exercises make the workout fly by. beginning dancer like posture, basic Langston-Brown, 703-228-5321 Instructor: Fit2be rhythms and graceful arm and hand Wednesdays, May 23-June 27, movements. You will also learn Fridays, May 25-July 6, 9:30-10:30am 10-11am isolation exercises to tone and $28/7, #910031-G $24/6, #910036-C condition the body. Belly dancing Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Fairlington, 703-228-4745 provides a great core workout that has some participants dropping dress ZUMBA DANCE FUSION & sizes. Wear comfortable clothing Inspired by Latin and international RHYTHMS that allows you to move. Instructor: dance, Zumba is a fun cardio dance Formerly “Zumba,” this dance fitness Veronique Tran class that suits all fitness levels. class is very unique in its own with its Fridays, May 25-June 29, 10-11am Zumba incorporates meringue, salsa, combination of hip hop, ballet, Latin $33/6, #910021-C cambia, hip hop and more. The 45- and Afro-Brazilian moves. It will keep Lee, 703-228-0555
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates We Aim to Please! 30th Anniversary; Adds Six New Events Our vision for Arlington is a NVSO has announced that six new events will be added to the 2012 happy and healthy place to live, Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competition. A 400 meter walk will join learn, work and play. To make eight other track events and a high jump will be added to five other field events. Also new in 2012 are Mexican Train Dominos, basketball field goal this a reality, our mission is to shooting, football throw and a 20K cycling time trial (which is in addition to promote wellness and vitality the 10K cycling time trial). through dynamic NVSO offers both indoor and outdoor events including swimming, diving, programs and tennis, table tennis, racquetball, pickleball, men’s basketball, volleyball, cycling, badminton, bowling, Wii bowling, team line dancing, golf, miniature golf, bocce, attractive public eight ball pool, horseshoes, track and field. Board games and card games are spaces. Arlington also offered such as cribbage, duplicate bridge, Bunco and Scrabble. County’s The 2012 events will be held Sept. 15-26 with over 40 events at 20 Department different venues throughout Northern Virginia. Arlington’s Thomas Jefferson of Parks and Recreation is Community Center will host opening day ceremonies followed by 10 indoor track events. one of the 100 agencies in the U.S. to have received Nearly 650 adults, ages 50 to over 100, competed last year, with 100 coming national accreditation from the from Arlington. Arlingtonian Herb Levitan, entered 22 events, the most for one individual. Commission for Accreditation and Recreation Agencies For more information, call 703-228-3300, ext. 9996 or e-mail, jmassa@ arlingtonva.us. Check the website at www.nvso.us for photos and general (CAPRA) by meeting 155 information. standarnds. www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 11 sports SENIOR ICE SKATING BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINICS PLAY PICKLEBALL Senior ice skating is held weekly FOR WOMEN If you haven’t played America’s at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Haven’t played basketball in recent fastest growing sport for 55+, give Ballston. Plenty of parking ($1) on years and want to refresh your skills? Pickleball a try at Walter Reed or Level 8 (roof level) of the Ballston Join other women who want to Thomas Jefferson. At Walter Reed Common Mall parking garage. For learn or resume playing basketball newcomers to the game are invited more information call 703-228-4745. for fun and fitness and to connect to come during the first hour when Fee: $1, includes skates. with other players. The sessions for informal help is usually available. Mondays, 8-9:10am Rookies focus on learning the basic Hours below are subject to change Kettler Capitals Iceplex at Ballston skills of the game. The sessions for to accommodate special events and intermediates focus on how to play programs. 55+ VOLLEYBALL the three on three half-court game Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Join in a friendly game of drop including picks and rolls. This program 11am-3pm; Fridays, 11:30am-3pm in volleyball every Tuesday at is for women ages 50 and above. Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Langston-Brown. Both beginner Register by May 16. E-mail hmwhite@ and experienced 55+ players are arlingtonva.us for more information. Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2:30 pm welcome. Enjoy fun games and get a Thomas Jefferson, 703-228-5920 (No Class June 13) good workout. Rookie Class Tuesdays, 1:30-3pm PICKLEBALL LEVEL I Wednesdays, May 23-June 20, 7-8pm Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 $24/4 clinics, #910180-W ($32 Learn the basic skills of this popular without 55+ Pass, #910180-X) court game including ground strokes TABLE TENNIS Langston-Brown, 703-228-4771 and how to volley and serve. Taught Although the table tennis tables at by Toui Pomsouvan, a national Walter Reed are available for seniors Intermediate Class pickleball medalist and certified from 9am to noon, Monday through Wednesdays, May 23-June 20, 8-9pm USPTR instructor. We recommend Friday, we invite table tennis players of $24/4 clinics, #910190-W ($32 you bring your own paddle. Please all levels of ability to come on Tuesday without 55+ Pass, #910190-X) wear tennis or court shoes. and Thursday mornings to be sure of Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Thursdays, June 7-28, 9-9:55am finding a partner. $24/4 clinics, #910160-Y Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-noon 3V3 INTRAMURAL Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 BASKETBALL PROGRAM Sign up by June 22 for the summer TIME FOR TENNIS! WOMEN’S BASKETBALL- session of the senior women’s 3v3 Senior Adult Tennis returns to DROP-IN half-court intramural basketball Arlington courts May 1st. Two Langston-Brown is the place to go program for women ages 50 and senior adult groups play Monday for senior women to play half-court above. Sign up as an intact team through Friday at the Quincy and 3v3 basketball! Bring a white and (maximum seven players) or Bluemont courts. Play starts at 8am a dark shirt, a basketball and enjoy as an individual player. Rookies, and continues until noon. For more the fun and exercise. Call or email intermediate and advanced players information on the groups and their [email protected] to be added welcome. Certified referees. Call levels of play contact Jennifer Collins to a distribution list. 703-228-4771 or email hmwhite@ at 703-228-4745. Wed., May 2, 9, 16 and arlingtonva.us for information or to June 13, 27, 7-9pm be added to a distribution list. (No Langston-Brown, 703-228-4771 Games August 1) Wednesdays, July 11-Aug. 29, 7-9pm $70/7, #910195-W ($85 without 55+ Pass, #910195-X) Langston-Brown, 703-228-4771
12 55+ Guide learning SUMMER SCAMS As the summer season approaches you need to be aware of those who Use the Present target the elderly soliciting yard work or small repairs. Heather Hurlock of to Plan for the Future the Arlington County Police Dept. will inform about the latest scams and LAST WILL AND TESTAMENTS Learn about last will and testaments with Meredith MacKay, Elder how to avoid becoming a victim. Thurs., May 3, 11am-noon Law Staff Attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia. She will Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 discuss who needs a will, what happens when a person dies without a will, when to update a will and other issues. She will also discuss LEARN HOW EASY IT IS TO very basic probate matters such as what to do with a will after a REGISTER ONLINE person dies. Would you like to learn how to Tues., May 15, 11am-noon Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 register online for OSAP fee-based programs so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home? Staff will PAY IT FORWARD: STREAMLINE PERSONAL RECORDS The kindest thing you can do to help a loved one who steps in if you give you an overview on just how are ever incapacitated is to streamline your personal records. Being easy it can be to register from your able to locate your personal, financial, medical and household records own computer. Receive step-by-step is an easy way to simplify this task for others. In this session led by guidance and the information needed Kay Bransford of MemoryBanc, you will learn how to streamline to register online for senior classes, records management for your own use as well as create a system programs and trips! Participants will that allows for others to help should the need arise. Space is limited, be given the option of individual register by May 18. instruction on a computer after Sat., May 19, 10-11am group overview presentation. Please Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 call to register. Fri., May 4, 2-3pm Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 DIGITAL ESTATE PLANNING Digital estate planning is a relatively new concept in traditional estate TOP TEN REASONS NOT TO planning that takes online activity into account when designing your MOVE TO A RETIREMENT plan. Digital estate planning not only tries to ensure that your agent HOME or executor has access to your online accounts, but it also takes into Join us for an objective discussion account the plethora of other electronic assets the average American of the reasons why you would or now has. Bring your laptop or note pad and pencil for an informative wouldn’t move to a retirement session with William S. Fralin of The Estate Planning & Elder Law community. Discussion includes Firm. Space is limited, register by June 8. retirement and care options, cost, Mon., June 11, 11am-noon etc. Heidi Garvis from The Fountains Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 at Washington House will lead this entertaining and enlightening POWER OF ATTORNEY conversation. Please register. Do you have a General Power of Attorney? What about a Medical Tues., May 8, 11:30am-12:30pm Directive? If not, learn what these documents are and why you Lee, 703-228-0555 should have them. Meredith MacKay, Elder Law Staff Attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia, will speak on this issue. Tues., June 19, 11am-noon Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 programs are free for 55+ Pass Members unless otherwise noted! www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 13 learning COMPUTER HELP One-on-one computer instruction is available! Get help with e-mail, SENIOR LAW DAY – KNOW YOUR ELDER RIGHTS Internet access, Google searches, “Elder Rights: No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom” will be the featured Microsoft Word and more. Program topic at the 35th annual Senior Law Day in Arlington, Thursday, May 17, held every second and fourth 1-4pm. This program will include remarks by individuals from the judicial Wednesday of the month. Call in and legislative branches, plus resource tables, including the Sheriff’s advance to schedule an appointment. ID program and the emergency phone program. Get a view from the Wed., May 9, 23 and June 13, 27, bench with speaker Judge Joanne F. Alper and important information 10am-noon Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 and resources from the informational exhibits. For more information call Jessica Vasquez at 703-228-0948 or email [email protected]. CURRENT EVENTS Refreshments will be served. Bring your latest “burning topics” to these moderated discussions. Topics Thursday, May 17, 1-4pm will range from fashion and sports to Central Library - Auditorium politics and traffic. This group meets 1015 N. Quincy Street, (fully accessible) the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Thurs., May 10, 24 and June 14, 28, 11-11:45 am CYBERSENIORS Lee, 703-228-0555 The best person to teach you how to navigate computer applications like Microsoft Word and Excel or email is a patient volunteer with experience training novices. Pick and choose from five different courses; each one is four hours long. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Orientations are on Friday mornings. Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon-3pm Lee, 703-228-0555
HISTORY ROUND TABLE Popular instructor Andrea Baumann facilitates free-flowing informal discussions of historical events, people and times past. Drop in and bring your lunch. Tues., May 22 and June 26, 11:15am-12:15pm Lee, 703-228-0555
please call ahead to register for programs 14 55+ Guide learning GETTING STARTED WITH stones such as jade, rubies, pearls and who wear the lip plates. Join them as DOWNSIZING sapphires, one-leg rowers at the Inle they drink the coffee, chew the chat, Matthew Quinn from Quinn’s Auction lakes, and more. A sample of Burmese observe the bull-jumping ceremony, Galleries will present a seminar on desserts will be served. and feed the hyenas. downsizing. Learn what you should Thurs., June 7, 10:15-11am Fri., June 8, 1:30-2:30pm keep to give to family versus what Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 you should give away or sell. Get informed about estate sales as well ADVENTURES AROUND TWENTY FAVORITE PLACES as selling items on such services as THE WORLD Senior Adult Specialist, Nancy eBay. There will be plenty time for Ethiopia is a country with a unique Connors, will help you create a list of questions and answers. Please register. language, diet, and culture. Most favorite places you would most enjoy Wed., May 16, 1:30-2:30pm tourists visit Northern Ethiopia, spending a day. Identify special places Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 where the Ethiopian Orthodox while exploring your motivation Church presumably hosts the Arc behind wanting to visit each place. ENGLISH AS A SECOND of the Covenant. However, intrepid This insight often reveals your hidden LANGUAGE travelers Sandy and Gail Cohen take interests and special talents. Attend English as a Second Language us to Southern Ethiopia, one of the Wed., June 20, 10:15-11:15am (ESL) classes at Langston-Brown! Led most remote and untraveled areas Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 by linguist Dr. Merton Bland. Please of Africa. Come with Gail and Sandy call to register. as they interact with the people in Mondays and Thursdays, 11am-noon several of the primitive tribes in the Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 South of Ethiopia, including the Mursi,
THAI LANGUAGE AND THAI CULTURE Immerse yourself in the Thai language and culture every Saturday! Learn basic Thai in an English/ Thai conversation group led by a professional language instructor and become knowledgeable about the traditions, customs and beliefs that embody the Thai culture. Call to register. Saturdays, 10-11am Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300
EXPLORING MYANMAR (BURMA) Do you know what Mingalaba means? If not come and find out about Myanmar (Burma) where this word is used. Mar Sue, a native of Myanmar, will explore one of the most fascinating and mysterious Southeast Asian countries: a land of thousands of pagodas, teak wood, precious programs are free for 55+ Pass Members unless otherwise noted! www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 15 mental workouts INTRODUCTORY SUDOKU FRENCH CONVERSATION Wednesdays, 10am-noon CLASS Practice your French and exercise Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 An introduction to the systematic mental muscles in the process. group approach to solving Sudoku This friendly group of people with CRIBBAGE puzzles. This class meets the second advanced knowledge of the language Cribbage is great fun and even one Tuesday of the month. will welcome you to weekly dialogues. of the events in the Senior Olympics. Tues,. May 15 and June 12, 1-2:30pm These stimulating and sociable Learn the game, meet people and Lee, 703-228-0555 gatherings provide a chance to compete with others. Coaching is participate in lively discussions in provided for newcomers to the CRANIUM CRUNCHES French on topics that are easy to game or those who just need some Join us for a series of memory discuss and of interest to all. brushing up. enhancement exercises to get your Wednesdays, 1-3pm Fridays, 10am-noon juices flowing. Researchers are now Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 saying that “use it or lose it” applies to the brain as well as the body. PINOCHLE SCRABBLE Try activities, puzzles and games to Once banned in Syracuse, NY New faces are always welcome at challenge your brain and enhance during WWI, the game of Pinochle the weekly Friday morning Scrabble your memory, presented by Senior is alive and well. Pinochle involves sessions. If you like words, know Adult Specialist, Nancy Connors. strategizing, teamwork, counting and English fairly well and can spell Mon., May 21, 11am-noon socializing. correctly most of the time, Scrabble Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Mondays, 12:30-3pm is the game for you. The competition Lee, 703-228-0555 is friendly and coaching is available BRAIN FITNESS AND FUN for new players or those who haven’t Start your week with a one-hour Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, played for a long time. program that stimulates thinking, 9am-4pm Fridays, 10:15am-noon Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 enhances memory and entertains Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 you at the same time. Senior Adult SUDOKU MENTAL WORKOUT Specialist Nancy Connors, along CHESS SESSIONS with one or more volunteers, will The Madison Chess Club meets A group approach to solving Sudoku challenge you with a mixture of every week to play chess and enjoy puzzles. Sessions are intended to puzzles, trivia and mind games that an educational presentation by help strengthen cognitive abilities will give your brain an enjoyable Chess Master Macon Shibut on by providing new and increasingly workout. strategies and famous moves. Ladder difficult challenges. Pre-requisite is Mondays, 10:30-11:30am tournament games start at 10:30 Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Introductory Sudoku. following the discussion. Newcomers Thursdays, 1-2:30pm welcome; instruction available. Bring a Lee, 703-228-0555 ENGLISH/SPANISH DIALOGUE bag lunch; enjoy the mental challenge Here is a fun opportunity to meet and the camaraderie. For further CANASTA people, practice vocabulary and help information, call John Campbell at A small group of Canasta players someone else learn through English/ 703-534-6232. want to revive a game that is easy to Spanish conversation! Talk about your Mondays, 9:30am-2:30pm learn and lots of fun to play. Join favorite topic, tell a story, or discuss a Madison, 703-228-5310 them on Wednesday mornings so current event. People are meeting for that Canasta doesn’t just fade away. conversation every week. Great for If you have never played or forgotten learning either Spanish or English. how, there are a couple of dedicated Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3pm In Memorium players who will be glad to teach you Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Eva Mayor or refresh your memory. Jenifer T. Elliott please call ahead to register for programs 16 55+ Guide mental workouts GERMAN CONVERSATION partners weekly. We also offer Gates and Warren Buffet. They play Practice your German and exercise opportunities for Foursome Bridge as partners at Duplicate Bridge mental muscles in the process! If you groups to play at senior centers if you tournaments across the country speak German join this friendly group play with a partner and and just like them, you can join of people with knowledge of the another pair. friendly games. New players (solo language in a weekly dialogue. These or not) are always welcome. If you stimulating and sociable gatherings SOCIAL BRIDGE can play contract bridge, you can provide a chance to participate in Tuesdays, 10am-noon play duplicate, the thinking man’s lively discussions in German on Madison, call Elaine Dobson at 703- game. If it’s your first time, come topics that are easy to discuss and of 241-0557 to the check-in table and meet interest to all. duplicate bridge director Anne Gress. Fridays, 10 am-noon FOURSOME BRIDGE She’ll introduce you and get you Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Mondays, 10am-noon started at a table. Cost: $4.50 + .50 Wednesdays, 10am-1pm refreshments donation to bridge Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 BRIDGE group. Call Anne Gress at Bridge is highly regarded as a great 703-243-7714 for more information. way to keep the brain fine-tuned. Join Mondays and Fridays, 1-3pm Lee, 703-228-0555 Wednesdays, 10am-1:30pm a group of friends and like-minded Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 people to sharpen your skills and DUPLICATE BRIDGE enjoy their company. Social Bridge Fridays, 10am-2pm If you enjoy the game of bridge, games feature a group of congenial Madison, 703-228-5310 you have a lot in common with Bill players who play contract bridge with different programs are free for 55+ Pass Members unless otherwise noted!
Arlington Spellbinders Honored as Outstanding Volunteer Team Arlington Spellbinders were honored by the County Board, County Manager and Volunteer Arlington at the 2012 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on April 15 as Outstanding Volunteer Team for their 512 volunteer hours in 2011, for their impact on young residents in the community and for fostering a sense of purpose in senior residents.
Arlington Spellbinders, who are sponsored by OSAP, are volunteers, age 55+, trained in the art of oral storytelling and take their talents to schools, day camps and after-school programs.
Spellbinders create connections between generations through storytelling and pass along wisdom, values and a sense of community. They embody positive examples of involved, vital senior adults giving of themselves to the community.
Congratulations to these amazing role models!
For further information, please email [email protected] or call 703-228-4878. www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 17 the arts MONDAY MORNING MUSIC instruments. The group provides NEVER TOO OLD GROUPS AT LEE musical programs featuring songs TO BE IN A PLAY There’s no case of “The Mondays” at from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Audience Do you enjoy attending plays or Lee Senior Center. The center’s two participation is encouraged. Show musicals? Get the most out of in-house bands: Just Playin’ Country tunes and country and Western music your theater-going experience Musicians and Lee Jammers will warm are favorites. and stimulate your creative side your spirit, get your toes tapping and Tuesdays, 10am-2pm through this weekly series of Theater guarantee a great start to the week. Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 Appreciation workshops presented The Just Playin’ Country Musicians by Arlington’s own Educational perform the first and third week of PIANO LESSONS Theater Company. Read, discuss and the month. The Lee Jammers play Ruthann Pippenger of “Piano on the learn from theater professionals the second and fourth week of the Run” offers weekly piano lessons about the world’s greatest plays from month. at Culpepper Garden. Lessons are the artists’ points of view. These Mondays, 10:15am-12:15pm scheduled every Tuesday. Call to classes will include lecture, discussion, Lee, 703-228-0555 schedule an appointment. video clips of performances and Tuesdays, noon-3pm script readings from theater history THE MERRYMAKERS $20/half hour session ranging from Greek tragedy and Join the Merrymakers in singing Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 comedy to medieval morality plays, songs of yesterday and put some Renaissance and Classical authors music in your life! This group of through contemporary stage hits and 55+ performers sing, dance and play flops. Enhance your understanding of theater and stagecraft and express yourself, tell your own story and Virginia Encore Chorales in Concert even devise your own performance Friday, May 11 if you choose, in our culminating 7:30pm at Washington-Lee High School activity. Attend all classes for the fullest experience or come to the Encore Creativity for Older Adults and the Office of Senior Adult workshops that fit your schedule. Programs are pleased to present our Virginia Encore Chorales in ETC’s Tom Mallan and Morganne concert. Over 175 singers, ages 55 to 93, will perform exciting Davies will lead this series of spirituals and a rousing Gilbert and Sullivan medley. Encore will workshops. Mr. Mallan has taught perform with the fabulous Washington-Lee High School Jazz Band under and directed theater for over 20 the direction of Alex Robinson. Additionally, Arlington baritone David years from Europe to Latin America, Williams, a Washington Savoyard soloist, will be performing Gilbert and and locally with such groups as Sullivan tunes. The chorales will be conducted by Jeanne Kelly, Founder Washington Shakespeare Company, of Encore. Le Neon, and the InSeries Pocket Opera Company. Morganne Davies Encore Chorale is the largest and fastest growing choral program for has performed in New York and older adults in the country and is proud to be in Arlington. The chorale regionally at Shakespeare & Company, of Langston-Brown Senior Center is celebrating its tenth year. They will Williamstown Theater Festival, HERE be joined by participants of five other Northern Virginia chorales. and the Clarence Brown Theater. She teaches acting, voice and Shakespeare This FREE concert, sponsored by the Arlington Office of Senior Adult at the elementary, secondary and Programs, is a wonderful way to celebrate spring and our wonderful college levels. older adult singers. Wednesdays, May 2-June 20, 1:30-2:30pm $30/10 workshops or $4 per class Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 please call ahead to register for programs 18 55+ Guide the arts ART PROJECT WITH GRANDCHILDREN Participating in an activity together Book Clubs & Discussions is an experience to treasure and this TJ BOOK CLUB class is designed to bring out the The Office of Senior Adult Programs has organized a new Book Club creative side of both generations. Join at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. The club will meet at popular art instructor Nathan Drake Culpepper Garden through the summer months of June-September to create an artist/icon shadowbox. on the first Wednesday of the month. All interested persons 55+ are Bring a photo that can be used as welcome! The club is self directed and members set their own book part of your artwork. Appropriate for list. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet other readers! grades 1-5. Designed for a maximum Wed., May 2 and June 6, 11am-noon of two children per senior. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 703-228-4403 Sat., May 12, 10-11:30am, $11 (one child) #913021-C; LEE BOOK CLUB $14 (two children) #913021-D The Lee Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month. It’s a great Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 time to read a book and then discuss it with others! Books are selected at the previous month’s meeting. Please call Lee Senior Center ARLINGTON WRITERS AND the first Wednesday of each month for title of the next book. POETS Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm A congenial group of experienced Lee, 703-228-0555 writers and poets share their compositions and critique each CULPEPPER GARDEN READS other’s work. Most have backgrounds Enjoy good conversation about books and expand your reading in journalism or other publishing. selections in discussions led by Arlington County library volunteer, Please call for more information Carole Brown. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month. and to join in. Poets meet the first May - “Maltese Falcon” by Dashiell Hammett; June -”Priceless: How I Friday of the month, writers meet the Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures” by Robert second Thursday. K. Wittman. Writers - Thurs., May 10 and June Tuesdays, May 8 and June 12, 1:45-2:30pm 14, 1-2pm Poets - Fri., May 4 and June 1, 3-4pm Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Paperbacks & Productions THE EYES OF VAN GOGH - MOVIE “The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood” by Rebecca Delve inside the mind of Vincent van Wells Gogh as he voluntarily enters an Book discussion: Wed., May 30, 2-3pm insane asylum in search for a cure Movie: Fri., May 18, 12:30-2:30pm to the attacks that plague him. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the movie “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee then stay for Joan Hart’s monthly art Movie: Fri., June 22, 12:30-2:30pm appreciation lecture. Book Discussion: Wed., June 27, 2-3pm Mon., May 14, 10:30am-noon Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722
This symbol indicates classes available for online sign-up. Use the class number when you register online, at a senior center or by phone. Registration begins May 7. See page 2 for details. www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 19 the arts TEA FOR TWO WITH difficult, it is actually quite relaxing. prints. Join us for an exciting showing MARY CASSATT The teacher supplies most of the that drew crowds when it was It’s Mother’s Day again and what materials. You are required to bring a seen last year at the Tate Modern better artist to celebrate this popular raw egg and a tapered candle. Space is in London. Miro, a Catalonian, was holiday with than Impressionist Mary limited. Registration is essential. one of the leading creators of the Cassatt. This illustrated presentation Sat., June 9, 11:30am-1:30pm Surrealist artistic movement, rivaling by Joan Hart will focus on one of Lee, 703-228-0555 her fellow Spaniard, Salvador Dali in Cassatt’s favorite subjects: tea time. imagination and vision Presented by Although Cassatt lived in Paris, like MIRO, THE LADDER OF Joan Hart. any proper American lady, she served ESCAPE: MAJOR EXHIBITION Mon., June 11, 1-2:45pm, $6 tea regularly in the afternoon. Enjoy AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 several of her interpretations of this OF ART theme as well as the works of other An exciting retrospective of the CAROLEERS WEEKLY artists both in Western painting and great 20th century Spanish master, SING-A-LONG Asian art throughout the centuries. Joan Miro, is coming to the National The Caroleers have been meeting Mon., May 14, 1-2:45pm Gallery of Art and is anticipated every Friday for over 10 years to sing Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 as being one of the highlights of oldies from the 1940, 50s and 60s. Washington’s spring season. This Crooners and songbirds are welcome LET’S HELP YOU PAINT program will provide a virtual tour to join this talented bunch of folks. Are you an active painter, a long time of an extensive exhibition of 120 Fridays, 10:30am-12:30pm ago but lapsed painter, or someone paintings, drawings, sculptures and Lee, 703-228-0555 who has thought of trying your hand at painting in retirement? Try these inexpensive art classes with Sounds of Music Like great music? instructors who are experienced in Every Friday from 1-3pm , Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 painting and teaching. Benefit from individual instruction catered to May 4 Rachmaninoff: examples of two piano suite, your particular interests and level. symphony, sonata, choral work and opera If you are just starting out, our May 11 Entertainment Music: by Mozart, Haydn, Ibert, instructors will consult with you on what materials and brushes to bring Krommer and Bartok and options of different media. They’ll May 18: Massenet: featuring a piano concerto, orchestral encourage you as you experiment suite, opera “Cherubin” and “Le Roi de Lahore” with new techniques and genres. May 25: Glenn Gould: plays piano works by Haydn, JS Bach, Wed., May 23-Jul. 11, 10am-noon Beethoven and Berg $48/8 classes June 1 Years Ending in 12: featuring Beethoven, R. Strauss, Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Turina, Bax and Ravel Mon., June 4-July 9, 10am-noon June 8 The Roarin’ 20s: compositions by Shostakovich, $36/6 classes, Weill, Stravinsky, Carpenter and Hindemith Lee, 703-228-0555 June 15 Grieg: examples include lyric pieces, piano concerto, orchestral suite, violin sonata, song cycle, THE ART OF PYSANKA: symphonic dance UKRAINIAN DECORATIVE June 22 Degenerate Musik IV: from composers Korngold, EGGS Haas, Grosz, Strasfogel and Weill Have you wondered how they make June 29 Glazunov: works include a symphony, violin those beautiful eggs? This is your concerto, orchestra suite, musical picture & ballet chance to learn. While it may seem please call ahead to register for programs 20 55+ Guide recreation PUZZLES Meet new friends as you complete challenging puzzles everyday! Movies and Munch! Monday-Friday, 9:30am-noon Join us for a movie and a snack. Always entertaining and Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 enlightening, the cinema selections include a variety of films ranging from classics and old favorites to new releases and “NEW”BINGO PROGRAM documentaries. Bingo at Culpepper Garden will now be held on the first Friday of the month at Movies at Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 no cost. Don’t miss the fun that has not “The Stepmom” 1998 (PG13) changed! Fri., May 4, 12:30-2:30pm Fri. May 4 and June 1, 1-2pm Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 “The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood” 2002 (PG13) Fri., May 18, 12:30-2:30pm BRING BACK VAUDEVILLE Enjoy great music and dance from “To Kill a Mockingbird” 1962 (NR) the vaudeville era by the Celebration Fri., June 22, 12:30-2:30pm Singers, plus short spots with solos, duets, a clown, various acts...you never “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” 2002 (PG) know what’s next. There’s something for Fri., June 29, 12:30-2:30pm everyone! Fri., May 11, 11am-12:30pm Movies at Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 “Moneyball” 2011 (PG-13) Wed., May 23, 1-2:30pm
“J. Edgar” 2011 (R) Wed., June 13, 1-2:30pm We Want to Make Reasonable Movies at Madison, 703-228-5310 “Captain Horatio Hornblower” 1951 (NR) Accommodations! Thurs., May 3, 10am-12:30pm We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for “Steel Magnolias” 1989 (PG) Thurs., May 17, 10am-12:30pm individuals with disabilities upon request. Every effort is made to show “Citizen Kane” 1941 (NR) Thurs., June 7, 10am-12:30pm movies with Closed Captioning (CC) or other special features. However, there “State Fair” 1945 (NR) may be times when these features are Thurs., June 21, 10am-12:30pm
not available. Please call ahead to notify Movie Nights at Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 us of your special request. At least two “The Man Who Knew Too Much” 1956 (NR) weeks’ advance notice is preferred. Call Tues., May 8, 6:30-8:30pm the center listed or TTY 703-228-4743. “His Girl Friday” 1940 (NR) Tues., June 12, 6:30-8:30pm programs are free for 55+ Pass Members unless otherwise noted! www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 21 MAH JONGG andrecreation check out the newest Wii virtual LINE DANCING Our senior centers offer recreational games. Space is limited, register by Kick up your heels with line dancing - games of Mah Jongg in both American May 29. easy for beginners and lots of fun for and Chinese styles. American games Wed., May 30, 11am-noon all. No partner needed; line up and complete the prescribed sets of hands Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 listen as the leader demonstrates the as published yearly by the National steps. You’re sure to leave with a smile Mah Jongg League. The Chinese style YARN CRAFTERS on your face! Mondays, 11am-noon follows ancient rules that allow more The award-winning Yarn Crafters No class May 14 or June 11 flexibility of standard combinations of of Aurora Hills invite you for Instructor: Janey Brauninger tiles. Both styles depend on strategy conversation, companionship and Thomas Jefferson, 703-228-4403 and calculation and are surprisingly shared satisfaction in providing hand addictive. Mah Jongg groups typically knit and crocheted items to the Wednesdays, 9:30am-noon Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 play American style at Aurora Hills, less fortunate in Arlington County. Help us to keep babies, children Culpepper, and Walter Reed and the Appropriate for Beginners Chinese style at Langston-Brown. and the elderly warm in winter. This Thursdays, 10-11am Instruction is available at the centers. multicultural group will teach you to Instructor: Joan Silverman Beginners find they master the basic knit or crochet, if needed, and will Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 principles relatively easily and are provide patterns, hooks needles and soon devoted to honing their skills yarn. Donations of washable yarn Fridays, 10-11am in the finer points with greater are always greatly appreciated. Come Instructor: Barbara Allen practice and enjoyment. If you are when you can, leave when you must. Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 interested in learning American style All members of 55+ are welcome. at Langston-Brown, an instructor will Mondays, 10:30am-2pm SEW-N-SEW teach how to follow the standard Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 This group meets once a week hands. to crochet, knit, sew, work on Mondays, 10am-noon SQUARE DANCE needlepoint or any other craft. If you (American Style) Join John Brooks and the Square are looking for advice or feedback on Aurora Hills, 703-228-5321 Dance group at Culpepper Garden a project, this is a good place to start. for a round or two of square dancing All skill levels are welcome to join. Fridays, 10am-1pm every Monday. Novice and/or Wednesdays, 1-3pm (American Style) experienced dancers are welcome. It’s Lee, 703-228-0555 Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 a fun way to exercise! Mondays, 10am-noon Thursdays, noon-3pm Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 (American Style) Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 RUBBER STAMPING GROUP Thursdays, 9:30am-4pm (Chinese MONTHLY CLASS and American Styles) Advance your card making skills in Saturdays, noon-4pm (Chinese and this monthly class for intermediate American Styles) and advanced rubber stampers. This Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 group meets the third Tuesday of every month. WII SPORTS & GAMES DAY Celebrate Older Americans month Tuesdays, May 15 and June 19 with a modern field day. Nintendo 11:30am-3pm interactive video games such as $1 materials fee bowling, golfing and tennis deliver fun Lee, 703-228-0555 mental and physical workouts. Come please call ahead to register for programs 22 55+ Guide recreation LEE WOODCARVERS Look for these cards and games in mental workouts The Lee Woodcarvers have been Poker Chess, pg. 16 together for over 11 years. They meet Mondays, 10am-noon Mondays, 9:30am-2:30pm weekly to enjoy their craft and would Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 Madison, 703-228-5310 love to share their knowledge with new participants. Learn how take a piece of Tuesdays &Thursdays, 10am-3pm Duplicate Bridge, pg. 17 wood and convert it into something Lee, 703-228-0555 Wednesdays, 10am-1:30pm beautiful and inspired. There is no fee, Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 but participants are responsible for the Cribbage, pg. 16 Fridays, 10am-noon Fridays, 10am-2pm cost of their tools and supplies. Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Madison, 703-228-5310 Thursdays, 1-3pm Lee, 703-228-0555 Scrabble, pg. 16 Foursome Bridge, pg. 17 Fridays, 10:15am-noon Mondays, 10am-noon STITCHING TOGETHER Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Wednesdays, 10am-1pm This friendly group is learning together Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 to complete easy sewing projects and Pinochle, pg. 16 operate sewing machines. They meet Mondays, 12:30-3pm Mondays and Fridays, 1-3pm the first and third Fridays of the month Lee, 703-228-0555 Lee, 703-228-0555 with plenty of socializing while they work on community service projects. Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays, 9am- Social Bridge, pg. 17 4pm Tuesdays, 10am-noon Donations of material and sewing Langston-Brown 703-228-6300 Madison, call Elaine Dobson at supplies are greatly appreciated. 703-241-0557 Fri., May 4, 18 and June 1, 15, Canasta, pg. 16 10-11am Wednesdays, 10am-noon Mondays and Fridays, noon-3pm Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 Lee, 703-228-0555
Wednesdays, 12:15-3pm Walter Reed, 703-228-0955
HAPPY HEARTS CLUB LEE LUNCH BUNCH socialRED HATTER BIRTHDAY Celebrating 49 years, the Happy This group meets the first Thursday LUNCH Hearts Social Club hosts lively of every month at a local restaurant. Red Hatter Alert! Life is short so social gatherings the first and third They always welcome new people eat dessert first. Celebrating is a Wednesdays of the month. Desserts and suggestions for places to eat. fundamental rule for the Red Hatters and light refreshments are provided Thursdays, 1-3pm and nothing says “PARTY” like candles and newcomers are welcome! Lee, 703-228-0555 and cake. All Arlington County Red Wednesdays, May 2, 16 and Hatters are welcome to attend this June 6, 20, 1-2:30pm SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE event. The meal is potluck with some Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 By far, one of the shortest routes to advance coordination. happiness is through dance and we Thurs., May 17 and June 21, have one dance every month on the 12:30-2pm first Friday. Music ranges from waltzes Lee, 703-228-0555 and tangos to foxtrot and disco. Fri., May 4 and June 1, 1-3pm Lee, 703-228-0555 programs are free for 55+ Pass Members unless otherwise noted! www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 23 social COMEDY CLUB Happy Mother’s and Father’s Day! Reinvigorate yourself with hilarious and wacky video and audio humor! FIRST MOTHERS-A MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION Enjoy classic selections of The This documentary looks at the influence various presidents’ mothers have Honeymooners, I Love Lucy, Sid had on the lives of their powerful sons as well as their country. Among the figures discussed in this documentary are Ida Eisenhower, Hannah Caesar, Milton Berle, Burns and Allen, Milhous Nixon and Dorothy Ford. Jack Benny, Bill Dana, Ernie Kovacs, Thurs., May 10, 1-2:30pm Steve Allen, Bob and Ray and Andy Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 Griffith-- to name a few. Share your own funny stories and memories, and MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION laugh together in a monthly romp It’s time to celebrate Mother’s Day! Do you have the most children, through the golden age of American grandchildren or great grandchildren? Please join us as we crown the (and sometimes British and Canadian) winners! Luncheon to follow. Please call to register by May 4. humor. Led by Mike Bloom, comedy Fri., May 11, 11am-noon, $6 book author, humor magazine writer, Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 writing instructor, and former Walt Disney writer. Your smile will last all MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON month. “M” is for the many ways we love her! Aurora Hills will host a lunch Fri., May 18 and June 15, to honor our mothers. Enjoy a yummy roast chicken lunch while being 10:30-11:30am entertained by the Four Heaven’s Sake quartet! Please register by Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 Wednesday, May 9. Fri., May 11, noon-1:30pm, $6 LEE VOLUNTEER TRIBUTE Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 May is Older Americans Month and we are recognizing and celebrating FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION with a tribute to Lee Senior Center It’s time to celebrate Father’s Day! Do you have the most children, grandchildren or great grandchildren in the group at Langston-Brown? volunteers. While there are plenty Join us as we crown the winners! Luncheon to follow. of demands on your time we are Please call to register by June 8. honored that you choose to share Fri., June 15, 11am-noon, $6 your talent and skills with us. We Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 hope to see you at this event so you can be properly recognized. FATHER’S DAY LUNCHEON Sponsored by the Lee-Madison Celebrate your father or being a father with the Just Playin’ Country Advisory Committee. musicians at Aurora Hills. Listen to great music and enjoy a delicious fried Fri., May 18, 1-2:30pm chicken lunch! Please register by Wednesday, June 13. Lee, 703-228-0555 Fri., June 15, noon-1:30pm, $6 Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 SPANISH CLUB The Saturday Spanish Club has ANNUAL MOTHER’S AND FATHER’S DAY BARBEQUE changed its meeting times. Director It’s time for the time honored Lee Senior Center Moms and Pops Day Ana Moran will continue to provide Celebratory BBQ. Be sure to put this event on your social calendar! This fun and educational programs for is another wonderful opportunity to enjoy good food with great people. those 55+ of Hispanic heritage. Every Please register by June 18. third Saturday of the month. Fri., Jun. 22, 12:30-2:30pm, $6 Sat., May 19 and June 23, 10am-noon Lee, 703-228-0555 Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403
please call ahead to register for programs 24 55+ Guide social SWEET BLUEGRASS SOCIALS The Bluegrass music tradition is Celebrate Your American Pride! alive and well at Lee. The Just Playin’ MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS Country Musicians invite you to keep Aurora Hills will honor those who have given their lives in service to our them company on the last Friday country. The Memorial Day celebration will start with the Air Force Junior of each month. You are welcome to ROTC Color Guard posting our colors and presenting a Flag Folding sing-a-long or sit back and enjoy the ceremony. We will have lunch while a National Park Ranger tells about the afternoon. history of Arlington House at Arlington Cemetery. The celebration will Fri,. May 25 and June 29, 1-3pm conclude with music by the Shrine Band. Lee, 703-228-0555 Please register by Wednesday, May 23. Fri., May 25, noon-2pm, $6 CELEBRATING SUMMER - ICE Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 CREAM SOCIAL Join us as we celebrate to kick off MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE the summer season with an ice Join us as we pay tribute to the men and women of Langston-Brown who cream social! Visit with friends while have served in the armed forces. enjoying a cool and refreshing treat! Fri., May 25, 11am-noon Thurs., June 21, 12:30-1:30pm, $3 Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 THE STORY BEHIND ARLINGTON CEMETERY Once little more than a potter’s field, Arlington National Cemetery has become a national shrine and treasury of American history. Discover how this revered site came to be and how it serves as the final resting place for both the famous and unknown, from fallen soldiers and daring explorers to political leaders and other honored Americans. Through rare archival footage and captivating true-life accounts, experience the moving stories of heroes and heroines and gain a glimpse into the daily activities and official rituals of the dedicated staff who strive to honor those who are laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Join Culpepper Garden and watch this extraordinary video as part of its observance of Memorial Day. Fri., May 25, 1-2:30pm Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION June 14 is a day set aside to celebrate the American Flag. Culpepper Garden will have an educational display of the evolution of the American flag. Also on display will be historical documents of history and Betsy Ross’ role in the flag’s history. Mon., June 11-14, 10am-2:30pm Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION Celebrate your native homeland’s flag on this special day! Participants are encouraged to bring flags that represent their homeland; be prepared to discuss what the flag means. Please call to register. Thurs., June 14, 11am-noon Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 programs are free for 55+ Pass Members unless otherwise noted! www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 25 TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS ARE VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTSwellness WHAT SHOES SHOULD SENSIBLY) NEEDED FOR YOUR HEALTH? I WEAR? TOPS is a weight loss support group Google “vitamin” and you get 50 Are you a Pronator? A Supinator? Is of warm and caring people. Weekly million results and the wildest claims your arch low, medium or high? You meetings include private weigh-ins you can imagine. While some vitamin may never have thought about these and interesting programs. supplements can boost health, obscure issues or how they relate Mondays, 10-11:30am others may actually harm. Experts to knee and hip pain, but knowing $26/year for TOPS membership agree the best way to make sure the answers will help you buy the Lee, 703-228-0555 you’re getting all of the nutrients best walking shoes. Adrian and Chris you need is through a diet with a Farley, owners of Pacers Running THE LAST LECTURE AND LIFE wide variety of fruits, vegetables, Shoe Store, will discuss what you LESSONS low-fat dairy and whole grains. Keep need to know to find the right shoe Modeled after his last lecture at in mind that vitamins are meant to for walking in cushioned running Carnegie Mellon University and supplement your diet, not substitute shoes. Space is limited, pre-register by subsequent book by the same name, for proper nutrition. They are just May 25. “The Last Lecture,” Randy Pausch one of five nutrients needed daily. Wed., May 30, 11am-noon imparts wisdom meant to be shared Hear a discussion regarding vitamin Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 with his children as they grow up. supplements given by Public Health After watching a recording of his Nurse Karen Smith, RN and learn ACUPUNCTURE WORKS lecture, Senior Adult Specialist, Nancy which vitamins might give your body NATURALLY Connors will lead a discussion on what it needs and that extra boost. Acupuncture involves the insertion of positive life lessons you can share Thurs., May 17, 10:15-11:15am extremely thin needles through your at the end of your life with those Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 skin at strategic points on your body. you love. Come for the video, the Acupuncture in traditional Chinese discussion or both. Feel free to bring HOLISTIC TOOLS TO MANAGE medicine, is most commonly used a bag lunch. NECK AND BACK PAIN to treat pain and as a technique for Mon., May 7, 12:30-3pm Learn about causes of neck pain, balancing the flow of energy or life Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 back pain, sciatica and more. Through force — known as qi or chi. This a hands-on demonstration and stimulation also appears to boost QUESTIONS FOR discussion, Dr. Ann Udofia, licensed the activity of your body’s natural YOUR DOCTOR physical therapist, will provide tips painkillers and increase blood flow. Does your mind suddenly go blank and tools to maintain a healthy Licensed acupuncturist, Nancy Ann when you go to your doctor’s spine by effectively managing these Miller, will discuss the benefits and if office and are confronted with common aches and pains. Space is treatment would help you. She will a new diagnosis or prescribed a limited; registration essential. also demonstrate simple exercises to new medication? The Agency for Mon., May 21, 11am-noon maintain your health. Healthcare Research and Quality has Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 Thurs., May 31, 10:15-11:15am compiled a suggested list of questions Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 to ask your clinician so you can take ARTHRITIS TODAY a more active role and improve your No matter what your diagnosis, care or the care of a loved one. dealing with arthritis symptoms Join Senior Adult Specialist, Nancy can be frustrating and terribly Connors as she discusses a topic that uncomfortable. Discover ways to will increase the effectiveness of your cope with arthritis pain, fatigue and All Arlington County doctor’s visit. inflammation, while keeping up-to- Senior Centers will be Wed., May 16, 10:15-11:15am date on the latest breakthroughs in Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 arthritis diagnosis and treatments. closed May 28 and July 4. Thurs., May 24, 1-2pm Walter Reed, 703-228-0955
26 55+ GUIDE LEARN ABOUT LIFELINE DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? Thurs., May 17 and June 21, EMERGENCY SERVICE Join a representative from Drake 10-11:30am Lifeline is an easy-to-use personal Hearing Aid Center for an informative (first come, first served) response service that ensures “at presentation on hearing health and Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 risk” (frail, disabled, history of falls, education. This presentation will give etc.) adults living at home get quick you information on prevention, and COOKING FOR ONE assistance whenever needed–24 an opportunity to be screened for How do you reduce a recipe for hours a day, 365 days a year. Virginia base line assessment or to address four to a recipe for one? Is there a Hospital Center has been a local any hearing problems. Please call to right and wrong way to store your provider of this service for more register. leftovers? Jennifer Abel from Virginia than 20 years and currently serves Thurs., June 14, 2-3pm Cooperative Extension will be at over 700 people in the DC/Northern Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Aurora Hills to give ideas, hints and Virginia area. Come out to learn how recipes for cooking for one. this service can be life changing and LET’S CLEAR THE AIR Mon., June 25, 1:30-2:45pm live saving! ABOUT SMOKING Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 Mon., June 4, 1:30-2:30pm The Medical Team’s Dr. Monika Virk Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 will discuss smoking and its health OBJECTIVE AND risks. Most importantly, she will talk SOUND HEARING LOSS UPDATES IN BRAIN HEALTH about the benefits of quitting. Healthy INFORMATION Take part in a series of four refreshments will be served; join us The second Wednesday of the presentations that build on each for a lively and fun discussion. month, Marla Dougherty of NVRC other: the brain-body system, the Mon., June 18, 11am-noon will provide a free hearing screening myth of aging and cognitive ability, Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 and discuss coping with hearing loss. eating for brain health, a brain healthy Please call to reserve your spot. lifestyle. Each presentation will WHAT’S THE HARM IN A Wed. May 9 and June 13 explain how what we do affects our FEW DRINKS? 10-11:30 brain. However, there is still hope in Join Senior Adult Specialist Nancy Lee, 703-228-0555 repairing and building your brain at Connors in a frank discussion about any age. Learn what foods you should what science is saying about alcohol eat to improve brain function for consumption in older adults. This a brain healthy lifestyle. Attending is a guide to recovery from misuse, Sponsored by the Office of each session is not required but is dependency or addiction problems. Senior Adult Programs in recommended. Presented by Nort Mon., June 18, 2-3pm cooperation with Jewish Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 Community Center of Beckerman Northern Virginia Tuesdays, June 5-June19, Center 10:15-11:15am BLOOD PRESSURE Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 MONITORING Call for an appointment. Thurs., June 21, 10:15-11:15am Walter Reed, 703-228-0955
www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 27 community bulletin board VIRGINIA HOSPITAL The Arlington County Commission on Aging advises the Arlington CENTER HEALTHY AGING County Board and the Arlington Agency on Aging on aging issues. For SERIES more information go to www.arlingtonva.us, search Commission on These free lectures are offered at Aging. 601 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, Commission on Aging Meetings 22204 Please call 703-558-6859 to register. Stay • Monday, May 21 at 9am Fri., May 11, 11am-noon – Informed! • Monday, June 18 at 9am Pulmonary and Allergy Issues with Arlington Dr. Steven Zimmet Advocates for Steering Committee for Fri., June 15, 11am-noon – Aches and Pains of Osteoarthritis with those 55+ Services to Older Persons is an Dr. Clay Wellborn affiliation of private, non-profit, proprietary, and government AARP CHAPTER service providers and senior #284 MEETINGS advocates who meet to discuss Arlington Chapter #284 of AARP aging issues. meets on fourth Wednesdays at 1:15pm at Culpepper Garden. Meeting: Friday, May 18 at 10am On May 23, meet author Johanna (coffee at 9:30) Willner. No meeting in June. All are “Palliative Care” welcome; for more information, contact Jim Morris at jmorris@ email.com or 703-920-7945. Meetings are held at Human Services Center at Sequoia Plaza, 2100 Washington Boulevard (703-228-1733) ABCs OF MEDICARE If you are newly eligible for For more information contact the Agency on Aging, Arlington Human Medicare, or about to be, or a Services Center, 2100 Washington Boulevard, 4th floor, Arlington, VA caregiver of a Medicare Beneficiary, 22204, [email protected], 703-228-1700, TTY: (703) 228-1788 come to one of these free presentations to learn about Medicare coverage and choices. NOMINATIONS FOR 4th OF JULY AT Cedar Dvorin and John Glowacky HARAMBEE LONG BRIDGE PARK from the Virginia Insurance Nominations are open for Celebrate July 4 at Long Bridge Counseling and Assistance Program Arlington’s 2012 Harambee Park. From noon-8pm, enjoy family (VICAP) lead the sessions. Space is Ceremony! The ceremony, now in friendly activities including a bike limited, all must register. Free parking its 14th year, honors Arlington’s parade, moon bounce, face painting in Arlington County Customer African-American elders who have YMCA obstacle course, and fun spaces in garage across the street, contributed to the community. If games for the whole family. There or on the street. To register or for you know a friend, family member, will also be great times with drop more information, call 703-228-1700. or neighbor who has made a in sports on the turf fields, an arts Human Services Center – Sequoia difference, please nominate them and crafts market and delicious Plaza, Meeting room A on the to be honored at the September food vendors. At dusk the party lower level 8 ceremony. Nominations must be morphs into a great viewing area for Wed., May 23, 6:30-8:30pm received by June 29, 2012. For fireworks. FREE shuttles from 11am- Wed., June 6, 6:30-8:30pm more information or to make a 10:30pm from Pentagon City and Fri., June 29, 10am-12pm nomination, please contact: Crystal City Metro stations and the Laura Corridon at parking garage at Shops at Crystal [email protected]. City (1750 Crystal Drive; FREE parking on garage level). For details, visit www.arlingtonva/us/dpr. www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 28 news/services AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS This two-day AARP safe driving Who’s Looking for a Sale? refresher course requires advance LEE PLANT EXCHANGE registration. Participants must attend Plants are a great asset to every home. If you happen to love them, you both classes to receive a certificate already know how expensive they can be. The annual Lee Plant Exchange which is applicable toward discounts is a great opportunity to expand your collection, get answers to plant on many automobile insurance questions and share some of your “green treasures” with others. policies. Call to pre-register and for Wed., May 2, 10:30am-12:30pm, Lee, 703-228-0555 payment information; space is limited. Make checks payable to AARP. WALTER REED’S ANNUAL INDOOR YARD SALE Tuesday and Wednesday, A treasure that someone wants to sell may be just what you’ve been May 15-May 16, 9am-1pm looking for! Discover hidden treasures such as collectibles, clothing, $12 AARP members; jewelry, books, tools and so much more. For information or to reserve a $14 non-members table call Fran DeSilva at 703-379-1131 or Fran Dudick at 703-931-2871. Fairlington, 703-228-7791 Tables rent for $10 each. Sponsored by the Walter Reed Senior Center Advisory Committee. ARLINGTON COUNTY Sat., May 19, 9:30am-2pm, Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 SENIOR SERVICES Find out about the array of services TRASH AND TREASURE and programs Arlington County It’s that time again. Are you looking for new treasures to add to your offers to its Seniors. Join Senior collection? Come shop the annual community yard sale! Or do you have Adult Specialist, Nancy Connors, gently used items you would like to sell? We have tables to rent indoors for an informative overview, and outdoors ranging from $10-$20. Call the center for more information including the Customer Service or to reserve your table. We will gladly take any donations for a table that Center, transportation discounts, will be manned by volunteers from the center. Sponsored by the Aurora Guardianship program, special Hills Senior Center Advisory Committee. assistances, and more. Gather Sat., June 2, 9am-2pm, Aurora Hills, 703-228-5722 information to have on hand should you need help in the future. Tues., May 8 and June 12, homes. If you are 65+ and would Mon., June 4, 2-3pm 9:30-10:30am like to be part of a focus group to Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 give feedback on current features that would be of value to the elderly, LEGAL SERVICES OF Tues., May 8 and June 12, come join us. 1-3pm NORTHERN VIRGINIA Fri., May 18, 10-11am Legal Services of Northern Lee, 703-228-0555 Langston-Brown, 703-228-6300 Virginia (LSNV) visits Arlington’s Tuesdays, May 29 and June 26, senior centers to offer advice and Tues., May 29, 11am-noon 10am-noon services to seniors on a range of Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 issues: Social Security retirement and disability benefits, Medicaid, Wed., May 30 and June 27, JOLLY HEARTS FISH FRY Medicare, consumer and housing law, 12:30-2pm Join the Jolly Hearts social club for insurance matters and more. LSNV Culpepper Garden, 703-228-4403 their annual fundraiser! On the menu representatives meet with individuals are fish sandwiches with potato salad in a confidential setting. Please call WHAT CAN A ROBOT DO or coleslaw with a drink. Proceeds ahead to schedule an appointment. (If FOR YOU? will help support the group and you are not a U.S. citizen, please bring INF Robotics are working on a provide supplies for its community proof of immigration status). robotic solution to assist older adults service projects. and give them a greater sense of Fri., May 25, 11am-4pm independence in the comfort of their Walter Reed, 703-228-0955 www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 29 Wednesday, May 2 • First Mothers-A Mother’s Daycalendar • Senior Law Day, 1-4pm, Central • Lee Plant Exchange, Celebration, 1-2:30pm, CUL, p. 24 Library, p. 14 10:30am-12:30pm, LEE, p. 29 • TJ Book Club, 11am-noon, TJ, Friday, May 11 Friday, May 18 p. 19 • Mother’s Day Celebration, • What Can A Robot Do For You?, • Happy Hearts Club, 1-2:30pm, 11am-noon, LANG, p. 24 10-11am, LANG, p. 29 LANG, p. 23 • Bring Back Vaudeville Days!, • Comedy Club, 10:30-11:30am, AH, • Never Too Old To Be In A Play 11am-12:30pm, CUL, p. 21 p. 24 Series, 1:30-2:30pm, AH, p.18 • Mother’s Day Luncheon, • Lee Volunteer Tribute, 1-2:30pm, noon-1:30pm, AH, p. 24 LEE, p. 24 Thursday, May 3 • Virginia Encore Chorales In • Summer Scams, 11am-noon, Concert, 7:30pm, Washington-Lee, Saturday, May 19 LANG, p. 13 p. 18 • Walter Reed’s Annual Indoor Yard • Arlington Writers And Poets Sale, 9:30am-2pm, WR, p. 29 (Poets), 3-4pm, LANG, p. 19 Monday, May 14 • Pay It Forward: Streamline • The Eyes Of Van Gogh - Movie, Personal Records, 10-11am, CUL, Friday, May 4 10:30am-noon, AH, p. 19 p. 13 • Stitching Together Series, • Happy Mother’s Day With Mary • Spanish Club, 10am-noon, CUL, 10-11am, LANG, p. 23 Cassatt: Tea For Two, 1-2:45pm, p. 24 • New Bingo Program, 1-2pm, CUL, AH, p. 20 p. 21 • Things To Know About Arlington: Monday, May 21 • Social Ballroom Dance, 1-3pm, Walter Reed Adult Day Health • Cranium Crunches, 11am-noon, LEE, p. 23 Center, 1-2pm, LEE, p. 4 LANG, p. 16 • Learn How Easy It Is To Register • Holistic Tools To Manage Neck Online, 2-3pm, LANG, p. 13 Tuesday, May 15 And Back Pain, 11am-noon, CUL, • AARP Driver Safety Class, p. 26 Saturday, May 5 9am-1pm, FAIR, p. 29 • Is Your Food Safe To Eat?, • Art Projects With Grandchildren, • Last Will And Testaments, 1:30-2:45pm, AH, p. 6 10-11:30am, LANG, p.19 11am-noon, LANG, p. 13 • Introductory Sudoku Class, Tuesday, Mary 22 Monday, May 7 1-2:30pm, LEE, pg. 16 • History Roundtable, • Cell Phones – Learning the Basics, • Cell Phone Workshop, 7-8pm, WR, 11:15am-12:15pm, LEE, p. 14 10am-Noon, LANG, p. 4 p. 4 • The Last Lecture And Life Lessons, Wednesday, May 23 12:30-3pm, AH, p. 26 Wednesday, May 16 • Let’s Help You Paint, 10am-noon, • AARP Driver Safety Class, WR, p. 20 Tuesday, May 8 9am-1pm, FAIR, p. 29 • Legal Services of Northern VA, • Questions For Your Doctor, Thursday, May 24 9:30-10:30am, LANG, p. 29 10:15-11:15am, WR, p. 26 • Arthritis Today, 1-2pm, WR, p. 26 • Top Ten Reasons Not To Move To • Happy Hearts Club, 1-2:30pm, A Retirement Home, LANG, p. 23 Friday, May 25 11:30am-12:30pm, LEE, p. 13 • Getting Started With Downsizing, • Jolly Hearts Fish Fry, 11am-4pm, • Book Discussion: Maltese Falcon, 1:30-2:30pm, LANG, p. 15 WR, p. 29 1:45-2:30pm, CUL, p. 19 • Memorial Day Tribute, • Understanding Diabetes And Your Thursday, May 17 11am-noon, LANG, p. 25 Health, 7-8pm, WR, p. 4 • Kukuwa Dance Workout (Demo), • Memorial Day Salute To Our 10-11am, FAIR, p. 7 Veterans, noon-2pm, AH, p. 25 Wednesday, Mary 9 • Blood Pressure Monitoring, • The Story Behind Arlington • Computer Help Series, 10-11:30am, LANG, p. 27 Cemetary, 1-2:30pm, CUL, p. 25 10am-noon, CUL, p. 14 • Are Vitamin Supplements Needed • Sweet Bluegrass Socials, 1-3pm, For Your Health?, 10:15-11:15am, LEE, p. 25 Thursday, May 10 WR, p. 26 • Current Events Series, • Red Hatter Birthday Lunch, Tuesday, May 29 11-11:45am, LEE, p. 14 12:30-2pm, LEE, p. 23 • Legal Services of Northern VA, • Arlington Writers And Poets • The Wise Use Of Credit Cards, 10am-noon, WR, p. 29 (Writers), 1-2pm, LANG, p19 1-2pm, WR, p. 4 • What Can A Robot Do For You?, 30 55+ GUIDE 11am-noon, CUL, p. 29 Thursday, June 7 • Workshop On Digital Cameras, • Long Bridge Park: Arlington’s • Exploring Myanmar (Burma), 7-8pm, WR, p. 6 Signature Destination, 10:15-11am, WR, p. 15 11:30am-12:30pm, LEE, p. 5 • Make A Difference And Foster An Wednesday, June 20 Animal, 1-2pm, WR, p. 5 • Twenty Favorite Places, Wednesday, May 30 10:15-11:15am, WR, p. 15 • What Shoes Should I Wear?, Friday, June 8 • Happy Hearts Club, 1-2:30pm, 11am-noon, CUL, p. 26 • Adventures Around The World, LANG, p. 23 • Wii Sports & Games Day, 1:30-2:30pm, AH, p. 15 • Family Love Letter, 7-8pm, LANG, 11am-noon, CUL, p. 22 p. 6 • Legal Services Of Northern Saturday, June 9 Virginia, 12:30-2pm, CUL, p. 29 • The Art Of Pysanka: Ukrainian Thursday, June 21 • “The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Decorative Eggs, 11:30am-1:30pm, • Blood Pressure Monitoring, 10:15- Sisterhood,” Book Discussion, LEE, p. 20 11:15am, WR, p. 27 2-3pm, AH, • Celebrating Summer - Ice Cream p. 19 Monday, June 11 Social, 11am-noon, LANG, p. 25 • Cell Phones – Learning the Basics, • Red Hatter Birthday Lunch, Thursday, May 31 10am-noon, LANG, p. 4 12:30-2pm, LEE, p. 23 • Acupuncture Works Naturally, • Flag Day Celebration, • Selling Your Home In Today’s 10:15-11:15am, WR, p. 26 10am-2:30pm, CUL, p. 25 Market, 1-2pm, WR, p. 6 • Important Papers To Keep, 1-2pm, • Digital Estate Planning, WR, p. 5 11am-noon, CUL, p. 13 Friday, June 22 • Miro,The Ladder Of Escape:M • Annual Mother’s And Father’s Day Friday, June 1 ajor Exhibition At The National Barbeque, 12:30-2:30pm, LEE, p.24 • Kukuwa Dance Workout (Series), Gallery Of Art, 1-2:45pm, AH, 10-11am, FAIR, p. 7 p. 20 Saturday, June 23 • New Bingo Program, 1-2pm, CUL, • Spanish Club, 10am-noon, CUL, p. 21 Tuesday, June 12 p. 24 • Social Ballroom Dance, 1-3pm, • Legal Services of Northern VA, LEE, p. 23 9:30-10:30am, LANG, p. 29 Monday, June 25 • Introductory Sudoku Class, • Things To Know About Arlington: Saturday, June 2 1-2:30pm, LEE, pg. 16 Local Author Maria Abbott, • Trash And Treasure, 9am-2pm, AH, 1-2pm, LEE, p.6 p. 29 Thursday, June 14 • Cooking For One, 1:30-2:45pm, • Flag Day Celebration, AH, p. 27 Monday, June 4 11am-noon, LANG, p. 25 • Let’s Help You Paint, 10am-noon, • Estate Planning Tools, 1-2pm, WR, Tuesday, June 26 LEE, p.20 p. 5 • Legal Services of Northern VA, • Cranium Crunches, 11am-noon, • Do You Hear What I Hear?, 10am-noon, WR, p. 29 LANG, p. 16 2-3pm, LANG, p. 27 • History Roundtable, 11:15am- • Downsize/De-Clutter – How To 12:15pm, LEE, p. 14 Start, 1-2pm, CUL, p. 5 Friday, June 15 • Spinal Cord Stimulation: • Learn About Lifeline Emergency • Comedy Club, 10:30-11:30am, AH, Alternative To Unresolved Service, 1:30-2:30pm, AH, p. 27 p. 24 Chronic Pain, 7-8pm, WR, p. 6 • Arlington County Senior Services, • Father’s Day Celebration, 2-3pm, LANG, p. 29 11am-noon, LANG, p.24 Wednesday, June 27 • Father’s Day Luncheon, noon- • Legal Services of Northern VA, Tuesday, June 5 1:30pm, AH, p.24 12:30-2pm, CUL, p. 29 • Repair Your Brain At Any Age, • “To Kill a Mocking Bird,” Book 10:15-11:15am, WR, p. 27 Monday, June 18 Discussion, 2-3pm, AH, p. 19 • Streamline Your Important • Let’s Clear The Air About Records, 7-8pm, WR, p. 5 Smoking, 11am-noon, CUL, p. 27 Thursday, June 28 • What’s The Harm In A Few • Is Your Food Safe To Eat?, 1-2pm, Wednesday, June 6 Drinks?, 2-3pm, AH, p. 27 WR, p. 6 • Happy Hearts Club, 1-2:30pm, LANG, p. 23 Tuesday, June 19 Friday, June 29 • Power Of Attorney, 11am-noon, • Sweet Bluegrass Socials, 1-3pm, LANG, p. 13 LEE, p. 25 www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 31 Sign up in person between 10am and noon on Monday, May 14 for June trips andtravel on Monday, June 11 for July trips at AH, CUL, LEE, TJ and WR. Telephone registrations start the following day (Tuesday) at noon. Online registrations begin Monday, May 14 at noon for June trips and Monday, June 11 for July trips. Call AC 55+ Travel at 703-228-4748. Registration for the overnight trips on page 35 is open anytime. Please make checks payable to ‘Treasurer, Arlington County’, with trip date on check memo line, and mail to AC 55+ Travel, 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. Steps or heavy walking; wear comfortable shoes Meal included in price Lunch or shopping on your own; bring extra Activity is outdoors; dress accordingly. Rain or $ money shine, the trip proceeds! june trips! with great water-side views. This is an all-you-can eat buffet Sat., June 2 - Ashland Strawberry Faire, so come hungry. We’ll also stop at the Seafood Market so Ashland, VA What a tasty way to start off your summer you can take home some fresh catch. (Bring a small cooler) adventures! Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year’s MAD 10:25am, LR 10:45am, return 4:15pm Faire is even better - and ‘berrier’ - than ever. You’ll find arts $46 resident/$52 non-resident, #901206-04 and crafts, music, be able to visit local shops, get a taste of Ashland’s favorite restaurants, and of course enjoy wonderful Sat., June 9 - Music Man at Arena Stage, strawberry treats. We’ll fuel up for the fun with a late Washington, DC Experience all the music, song and breakfast at Cracker Barrel (on your own). laughter as Professor Harold Hill visits unsuspecting River TJ 8:30am, return 5pm City in this award-winning musical. When the stage erupts $14 resident/$18 non-resident, #901206-01 $ with ‘76 Trombones’ you’ll be cheering along. (Ticketed) TJ 1:15pm, return 5:35pm Sun., June 3 - Annapolis Secret Garden Tour, $72 resident/$78 non-resident, #901206-05 Annapolis, MD This popular event lets you step behind the garden gates of some 14 homes in the Murray Hill Tues., June 12 - DC Duck Tour, Washington, DC neighborhood of scenic Annapolis. The varied styles of the Spend the day as a Washington tourist, as you travel through featured gardens will provide lots of inspiration for backyard town on this unique tour vehicle. You’ll see all of our famous gardeners and lovely vistas for flower lovers. Before the tour landmarks from the land and from the local waterways. We’ll we’ll stop at Carrol’s Creek Cafe for brunch, featuring the stop for lunch at Union Station, with time for shopping, too. finest fresh seafood in the area. (Ticketed) (Ticketed) LR 8:50am, return 5:45pm LEE 9am, WR 9:15am, return 3:30pm $51 resident/$57 non-resident, #901206-02 $47 resident/$53 non-resident, #901206-06 $
Wed., June 6 - Gettysburg Battlefield, Fri., June 15 - Nationals VS the Yankees, Gettysburg, PA As part of our continuing observation of Washington, DC Cheer our Nats as they take on some of the 150th commemoration of the Civil War, we are heading the biggest stars in baseball, A-Rod, Jeter, Sabathia, and more, to Gettysburg. Gettysburg was the war’s bloodiest battle when the Yankees come to town. You’ll travel to the game with 51,000 casualties and inspired President Abraham with the convenience of our AC 55 Travel bus, avoiding traffic Lincoln’s immortal “Gettysburg Address.” Enjoy a guided and parking worries. **LIMITED TICKETS** tour of the battlefield and visitors center, along with a visit MAD 5:10pm, LR 5:30pm, return 11pm (subject to change.) to the David Willis House. Lunch will be at the Dobbin $81 resident/$87 non-resident, #901206-07 House Tavern, known for its Colonial-style dining experience. $ (Ticketed) (Choose from: 1. Baked Chicken, 2. Broiled Mon., June 18 - National Zoo Tour, Washington, DC Flounder, 3. PA Dutch Ham) CHARTER Enjoy an early summer day touring our Nation’s best, and MAD 6:25am, LUB 6:45am, return 7:45pm $ largest zoo. Beat the heat and crowds while you see the $80 resident/$83 non-resident, #901206-03 zoo’s new arrivals and exhibits. Enjoy lunch at one of the zoo’s many cafes. (Ticketed) Fri., June 8 - Fisherman’s Crab Deck, Grasonville, MD LR 9:15am, AH 9:30am, return 3pm This lunch outing will fill up fast, so don’t wait to make your $17 resident/$21 non-resident, #901206-08 reservation. Everyone loves this home of excellent seafood $ 32 55+ Guide Tues., June 19 - National Cathedral Tea and Tour, a working model of the engine room and a recreated radio Washington, DC This glorious landmark is open once room. Replicas and props from the film will be on display. again and you can enjoy all the splendor of the Cathedral (Limited Tickets) with a guided tour followed by an elegant tea. Sample all the MAD 9:05am, TJ 9:25am, return 12:45pm goodies of a traditional English Tea in the Pilgrim Observation $16 resident/$18 non-resident, #901206-14 Gallery, with its sweeping views of our Capital. (Ticketed) WR 12pm, LEE 12:15pm, return 4pm $34 resident/$41 non-resident, #901206-09 july trips! Thurs., June 21 - Historic Christ Church Tour, Irvington, VA Step into history on this visit to one of the Mon., July 2 - National Gallery of Art - Castiglione oldest churches in Virginia. Built in 1735, the church has been and Bellows Exhibit, Washington, DC From Baroque lovingly maintained to reflect all its Colonial-era charm. After opulence to modern realism, you’ll have a unique opportunity our tour we’ll stop for a buffet lunch at Tides Inn, featuring to examine both styles in these fabulous exhibits. Castiglione the area’s wonderful seafood. CHARTER is known as one of the most prolific of the Baroque painters MAD 6:10am, LR 6:30am, return 7:30pm and 80 of his masterpieces will be on display. George Bellows $91 resident/$97 non-resident, #901206-10 has been called one of America’s greatest artists and you can judge for yourself from the 150 paintings featured. Lunch on Sat., June 23 - Newseum (Intergenerational), your own at the gallery’s cafes. Washington, DC Invite the whole family, and your friends, LEE 10:05am, WR 10:25am, return 3:30pm as we travel to a very popular museum. With hands-on $11 resident/$13 non-resident, #901207-01 $ exhibits and stories of important events through our shared history, there is something for every age to enjoy. You will Thurs., July 5 - International Spy Museum, have time for lunch at the Newseum’s cafe. (Ticketed) Washington, DC Learn the secrets of espionage through LEE 9am, WR 9:15am, return 2:30pm the ages. Fun, hands on exhibits will make you feel like you $28 resident/$33 non-resident, #901206-11 $ are ‘James Bond.’ After our tour, enjoy lunch at the Spy City Cafe, on your own. (Ticketed) Sun., June 24 - Jefferson Hotel Brunch, LR 9:15am, AH 9:30am, return 2:30pm Richmond, VA Treat yourself to a champagne brunch $24 resident/$26 non-resident, #901207-02 $ served in the elegant surroundings of this grand old hotel. Select from a bountiful buffet of breakfast and luncheon Fri., July 6 - Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown, PA items featuring Virginia’s best seasonal ingredients, while Enjoy exhibits on folk life, gardening, farming, arts and crafts enjoying live music and solicitous service. Before brunch we’ll and live entertainment. And don’t forget the tasty, authentic take a tour of the Maymont Mansion and estate gardens. Pennsylvania Dutch foods you can sample - served family (Ticketed) CHARTER style. It will be a day full of fun! (Ticketed) CHARTER TJ 6:30am, return 4:30pm MAD 6:40am, LR 7am, return 8pm $100 resident/$106 non-resident, #901206-12 $48 resident/$54 non-resident, #901207-03 $
Tues., June 26 - Ocean City Escape, Ocean City, MD Sun., July 8 - Castleton Festival - “Carmen” Sun, sand, sea breezes and seafood await at this nearby Castleton, VA This summer theater program brings beach town. Enjoy a day on the water with friends, exploring together world renowned artists and young performers the tourist shops and lunching at one of the many great to provide a rich cultural experience for the audience. restaurants along the water. CHARTER The troupe brings to life Bizet’s fiery dramatic opera, MAD 7:10am, LR 7:30am, return 7:30pm featuring the gypsy Carmen, whose love is as fleeting as it is $37 resident/$41 non-resident, #901206-13 $ passionate. **LIMITED TICKETS** TJ 11:40am, return 6:30pm Fri., June 29 – “Titanic”: 100 Year Obsession-Special $109resident/$115 non-resident, #901207-04 Exhibit, Washington, DC To mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking, the National Geographic Museum Tues., July 10 - Charles Town Races and Slots, has prepared a new exhibit on the history and study of the Charles Town, WV Play all day at the fabulous famous ship. “Titanic: 100 Year Obsession” will highlight the entertainment destination. Try your hand at one of the many work of Robert Ballard, who co-led a team that discovered machines, enjoy a show and enjoy at great meal (on your the shipwreck site in 1985, and James Cameron, who own) at one of the many restaurant choices. made the film “Titanic.” The exhibit will examine the ship’s MAD 9:55am, LR 10:15am, return 6:45pm development and engineering, as well as its beautiful features. $12 resident/$16 non-resident, #901207-05 $ It will include a detailed scale model of the ship, as well as www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 33 Wed., July 11 - Stratford University - Chef’s Table, Tues., July 24 - Franciscan Monastery, Falls Church, VA Enjoy this unique opportunity to sample Washington, DC The Mount Saint Sepulchre monastery is the creations of budding culinary artists. Using the finest one of the area’s hidden gems. The garden, set on a hillside ingredients, these future superstar chefs will amaze you and reached by winding paths, is full of big trees and places with their talents. The menu features the finest seasonal to sit quietly among the flowers and small outdoor shrines. ingredients. Our tour will include the upper church’s full-scale replicas of AH 10:45am, LR 11am, return 1:30pm Holy Land shrines and the replica of the Roman catacombs, $28 resident/$33 non-resident, #901207-06 in the lower church. LR 10:10am, AH 10:25am, return 1:30pm Fri., July 13 - La Bergerie Pre-Bastille Day $11 resident/$13 non-resident, #901207-12 $ Celebration, Alexandria, VA You’ll feel as if you are in Paris at this elegant local French Restaurant. The award- Thurs., July 26 - Pirate’s Cove, winning menu features so many favorites - French Onion Galesville, MD Take in the views of the scenic West River Soup, Bouillabaisse, even Crepes Suzette. while sampling some of the finest seafood in the area. From MAD 10:20am, TJ 10:40am, return 2pm crab cakes to oysters, you’ll find it all on the menu of this $57 resident/$63 non-resident, #901207-07 popular waterside restaurant—the perfect way to spend a summer day. Fri., July 16 - Miss Minerva’s Tea Room, LR 12:30pm, AH 12:45pm, return 5:45pm Culpeper, VA You’re invited to tea at this quaint shop, $48 resident/$54 non-resident, #901207-13 nestled in historic Culpeper in the Blue Ridge foothills. Sample Miss Minerva’s famous chicken salad and the “Orange Fri., July 27 - Radio and Television Museum, Coolers.” Relax while sipping tea from a selection of more Bowie, MD The Radio and Television Museum in Bowie than 50 varieties. offers visitors insight into the technology and development MAD 9:10am, TJ 9:30am, return 5pm of two of the 20th century’s most revolutionary modes of $37 resident/$44 non-resident, #901207-08 communication. See the story of their influence on American life and culture. After our visit, we head to Rip’s Country Inn Tues., July 17 - National Press Club for a hearty lunch at this popular local spot. (Choose from 1. Washington, DC, Enjoy a stimulating discussion with Herbed Baked Chicken, 2. Herbed Baked Cod) (Ticketed) a fabulous lunch at the Press Club, the nation’s foremost LEE 8:55am, WR 9:10am, return 3:15 pm institution devoted to journalists, communicators and news $41 resident/$48 non-resident, #901207-14 makers. (Ticketed) MAD 10:10am, TJ 10:30am, return 1:45pm Mon., July 30 - Luray Caverns, Luray, VA $31 resident/$35 non-resident, #901207-09 The best way to beat the late July heat in DC is to step into the Caverns, where it is always a cool 54 degrees. (So don’t Fri., July 20 - Nationals VS Braves, Washington, DC forget a light jacket and good walking shoes!) After our The Nats take on conference rivals the Braves in another cavern tour, we’ll head into historic downtown Luray where thrilling match-up. Enjoy our great seats while traveling to the you can enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants lining game in the comfort of our AC 55 Travel bus, avoiding traffic Main Street. There will be time for shopping, too. (Ticketed) and parking worries. (Ticketed) TJ 7:40am, MAD 8am, return 5pm MAD 5:10pm, LR 5:50pm, return 11pm (subject to change) $ $51 resident/$57 non-resident, #901207-10 $ Online Registration Instructions for 55+ Trips Sun., July 22 - Bay Lighthouse Cruise, Annapolis, MD Head out into the waters of the • Go to https://registration.arlingtonva.us Chesapeake Bay on this 3-hour sightseeing cruise. Pass • Enter your login ID and Password. (If this is your under the twin spans of the Bay Bridges and view the first time and you do not know your ID and password, Sandy Point Shoal, Baltimore Harbor and Thomas Point please call 703-228-4744 or 703-228-4747) Lighthouses. It’s all brought to life through the entertaining • Click on the “55-Plus” menu and then on “Browse/ narration of a turn of the century lighthouse keeper. Boxed Register for 55+ Trips.” • Find the trip you are interested in and click on it. Then lunch is included on board. (Choose from: 1. Taco Salad, 2. click “Enroll Now.” Turkey & Provolone Wrap, 3. Ham & American Wrap, 4. • Select the name of the individual you are registering. Veggie Wrap) (Ticketed) Click “Add to Cart.” TJ 9:45am, return 3:15pm • Click on either “Continue Shopping” or “Checkout” $55 resident/$61 non-resident, #901207-11 • When you are done, pay by credit card for your trip
34 55+ GUIDE • No refunds are granted on any trips that require meal heads up travelers! reservations, tickets or chartered transportation unless staff is PARKING TIPS: able to sell your reserved space. • Lee-parking and pick-ups are on N. • 48 hours prior to trip departure time notice is required for a Kentucky St. refund on all other day trips. • Walter Reed-parking is in the back • Bus leaves PROMPTLY from each site at specified time. lot; pick-up in front of center. • Return times are estimated. • Thomas Jefferson-parking and • If you have a problem on the morning of the trip, call 202-630- pick-ups are by the tennis courts. 4320 to reach the travel leader. MEAL CHOICES: When meal • You need a 55+ Pass to travel with us (except for first-time choices are advertised, indicate your guests). choice when you register. A dollar • Checks are the preferred method of payment. sign ($) means lunch is on your own, a plate means the meal is included in • Returned Check Fee is $50. stated price. Don’t Wait! Registration has already opened for the following trips, but there may be space available. Sign up now for the following trips: May 10 Women in Jazz Festival May 12 Embassies Open House June and July Early Registration: May 14 Rosemont Manor Tea Jun. 6 Gettysburg May 16 Annie Leibovitz “Pilgrimage” Jun. 9 Music Man at Arena Stage May 20 “Honky Tonk Angels” at Allenberry Resort Jun. 21 Historic Christ Church Tour May 21 Mike’s Restaurant Jul. 6 Kutztown Folk Festival May 24 Rehoboth Beach Jul. 8 Castleton Festival - ‘Carmen’ May 25 Garrison Keillor at Wolftrap Jul. 20 Nationals VS Braves May 29 Mt. Vernon Tour and Lunch Jul. 22 Bay Lighthouse Cruise Overnight Trips Register now by calling 703-228-4748 NIAGRA FALLS AND TORONTO, June 11-15, 2012 THE GREENBRIER RESORT, December 17-19, 2012 Visit one of America’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders Celebrate the season in luxurious style at this award-winning at the perfect time of year. This five-day, four-night adventure resort. See this National Landmark decked out in its holiday includes a tour of Niagara Falls and Maid of the Mist Cruise, finery, while enjoying impeccable service and amenities. Your visit to Fallsview Casino, local winery tour and tasting, day trip three day, two night get-away includes hotel tour of your choice, to Toronto and other exciting outings. You’ll have four nights access to the President’s Cottage, evening movies and nightly accommodation on the Fall’s Canadian side, four full breakfasts Champagne toasts. Also included are three breakfasts, two and four dinners. Round-trip motor coach transportation, dinners, afternoon tea and concert, round-trip motor coach taxes, baggage handling and gratuities included in price. (A transport, baggage handling, taxes and gratuities.(A minimum of minimum of 20 participants) $943 resident (dbl occ.), 20 participants) $1190 resident (dbl occ.)/$1215 non-resident $968non-resident (dbl occ.), Single supplement is $171 (dbl occ.). Single supplement is $210 additional. additional.
ARIZONA, LAS VEGAS AND THE GRAND CANYON, October 4-10, 2012 WHITE HOUSE HOLIDAY TOUR Explore the wonders of the Old West on this seven-day, six- (December date to be announced) night excursion to some of the most beautiful destinations. Don’t miss this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to see the Visit the south rim of the Grand Canyon; see the ancient White House decked out in all its holiday splendor. From cliff dwellings of lost Indian tribes;, tour Sedona, Phoenix and the many decorated trees, seasonal floral displays to the Scottsdale; enjoy three nights amid the lights, glamour and famous gingerbread creations, you’ll get to see it all up excitement of Las Vegas. Price includes round-trip airfare from close. This will be a private tour for our travel family, so Dulles, motor coach touring, all hotel accommodations, three reserve your place today. Word is getting out early due breakfasts, three gourmet dinners, baggage handling, taxes and to the security clearances needed for all participants. To gratuities. $300 per person deposit required with reservation. reserve your place and complete the necessary security (A minimum of 20 participants) $1704 resident (dbl information, call the Travel office at occ.), $1729 non-resident (dbl occ.). Single supplement 703-228-4748. is $300 additional. www.arlingtonva.us/dpr 35 Department of Parks and Recreation PRSRT STD Office of Senior Adult Programs U.S. Postage Paid 300 N. Park Drive Arlington, VA Arlington, VA 22203 Permit No. 924
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G V 5 D R 9 I 3 E E R D AT T R ERS N 703-228-4744 703-228-0555, -4878 or -5310 INT TO G N LI R A " Barcroft - BAR Thomas Jefferson-TJ N S " L AH R T 4200 S. Four Mile Run Dr., 3501 S. Second St.,22204 FAIR E S K S A E U Y Q A 22204 703-228-5920 H / S 703-228-0701 Carver - CARV 1415 S. Queen St., 22206 703-228-5706 Registration for Classes with Fees Begins May 7