55+ programs of the Arlington County government are currently being held both in a “virtual” environment and at some senior centers. A 55+ membership ($20 annual fee) is required to participate.
For information, go to registration.arlingtonva.us.
HIGHLIGHTS OF LOCAL LANDSCAPING DETAILED: The highlights of landscaping at county community centers will be discussed on Monday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Registration #911400-14)
GENEALOGY LOOKS AT USE OF CHURCH RECORDS: The Library of Virginia’s genealogy series concludes with how to access church records on Monday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. (Registration #911402-16)
CURRENT-EVENTS ROUNDTABLERS TO MEET: A current-events discussion of local and world news will be presented on Monday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. (Registration #911402-16)
WAYS TO KEEP WARM WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK DISCUSSED: Easy and low-cost tips for keeping homes warm this winter will be detailed on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Registration #911401-2)
VIRGINIA’S FORGOTTEN GOLD-MINING HISTORY BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE: Todd Bonshire, manager of the Monroe Park/Gold Mining Camp Museum in Fauquier County, will discuss Virginia’s gold-mining heritage on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. (Registration #911400-47 for in-person, 911400-48 for “virtual”)
BASICS OF GENEALOGY DETAILED: The basics of genealogy will be discussed on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Registration #911400-56)
4-1-1 ON ALZHEIMER’S OFFERED: The risk factors for and impact of Alzheimer’s disease, along with information on symptoms and treatments, will be discussed on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. (Registration #911500-19)
ESTATE-PLANNING OPTIONS DISCUSSED: Estate-planning options will be the topic of discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. online, presented by elder-law attorney Ed Zetlin. (Registration #911404-6)
MUSICAL WORKSHOP LOOKS AT AUTOHARPS: A discussion of autoharps with a demonstration by Fran Fields will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Registration #911400-49)
FORUM FOCUSES ON BIRDS THAT DON’T LEAVE FOR WINTER: A discussion of urban birds that don’t head south for the winter will be led by park naturalist Kenneth Rosenthal online on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. (Registration #911400-51)
USING HERBS, SPICES IN RECIPES DETAILED: Ways to use herbs and spices in seasonal recipes will be detailed by Caryn Wagner of Virginia Cooperative Extension on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown 55+ Center. (Registration #911501-1).
DISCUSSION OF AGING’S IMPACT ON DRIVING HELD: A discussion of how aging might impact driving abilities, and how new technologies can help avoid crashes and reduce injuries, will be led by retired U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration staff member Mike Perel on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. (Registration #911400-50)