Senior Living

“Flourishing After 55”    

Office of 55+ Programs

Department of Parks and Recreation

300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 703-228-4747

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

55+ Centers will be closed  Tuesday, Nov. 5 Election Day.

Total body fitness, vigorous full body workout to improve muscle strength, balance and flexibility, Mondays, 10 a.m. and Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Cost $60/15 session punch pass or $4 drop-in pass. Purchase at Lubber Run front desk..

Full fitness exercise class, complete program combining warm-up, stretching and strength work, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Cost $60/15 session punch pass or $4 drop-in pass.  Purchase at Lubber Run front desk.

Strength training class, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Class works all major muscle groups. Cost $60/15 session punch pass or $4 drop-in pass. Purchase at Lubber Run front desk.

Eight week walking challenge, walk on your own or join weekly evening walks on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 25 through Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Led by Mary Dallao, Walk Arlington and others. Registration # 911106-19

Movie matinee, “Ghostbusters” (1984) (PG), Wednesday, Oct. 30, 12:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center.

Registration # 911804-05.

Spooky Trivia and Social, wear your favorite costume, enjoy ghoulish snacks, Thursday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911600-09.

Monthly social at Arlington Mill 55+ Center featuring sweet and savory pies, Friday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.

Registration # 911801-04.

Just Beneath the Surface, learn about the context, history and techniques of famous artists with Community Arts Programmer Jim Halloran, Friday, Nov 1, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911302-15.

Spellbinders, a group of folks who love to tell tales in the magical tradition of oral storytelling, Friday, Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center.  Drop-in.

Coffee House Live, evening of live music with the musical group DEMZ, with tunes from 60s and 70s, Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911301-06. All ages welcome, 55+ Pass not required.

Sketching famous artwork at the National Gallery of Art in D.C. with Community Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Saturday, Nov. 2. A supply list will be sent two weeks ahead. Joint 55+ Travel and Teen trip. All Artistic levels welcome. Intergenerational trip with 55+ Travel and Teen Programs. Registration # 902411-02.

55+ Centers will be closed  Tuesday, Nov. 5 Election Day.

Opera appreciation group to discuss and hear musical selections from “Das Rheingold,” the first opera of German composer Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Professional commentary by George Cecchetti, Registration # 911300-03.

Haunted Prague, hear Michele Patrick, author of “Haunted Prague: Stories of Spirits, Sorcerers and the Supernatural,” discuss one of the most haunted cities in the world, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. Registration # 911400-38.

Records and root beer floats, enjoy favorite vinyl records and a tasty treat, Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Bring your own records or just come to listen. Registration # 911891-05. 

Matinee movie, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) (PG-13), Thursday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Registration # 911804-07.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the Anacostan tribe, native to Washington, D.C., Thursday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911400-18 or virtual, registration   # 911400-19.

Paint along with Community Art Programmers and recreate artworks on display at area museums, Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 911303-03. 

Into the Void, learn what it takes to put a satellite into space. Presented by Dan Junker, 30 year veteran in the space satellite industry, Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center, Registration # 911400-46.

Women in the Navy, presented by Wesley Schwenk, Registrar of the National Museum  of the U.S. Navy, Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration # 911400-20 or virtual, registration # 911400-21.

Fortunes in the attic, virtual presentation with Community  Arts Programmer Jennifer Droblyen, Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. Participants will learn how to identify authentic antiques plus Droblyen will research and discuss one item submitted by participants. Send photo to sashton@arlingtonva.us before the program. Registration # 911302-07.

The 55+ Travel group will travel to Philadelphia, PA for The Barnes’ presentation of “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love” exhibition, Saturday, Nov. 9. Cost $110, Arlington resident; $127, non-resident. Registration # 902411-06.