News of interest to active seniors in Arlington.
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.
55+ CENTERS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING: All Arlington County government 55+ centers will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25-26, in observance of Thanksgiving.
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)
FOLK-MUSIC SINGALONG OFFERED: A folk-music singalong will be offered on Monday, Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Madison Community Center. (Drop-in program; no registration required)
WEIGHT-LOSS SUPPORT GROUP TO GATHER: Scale Down, a weight-loss support group, will meet on Monday, Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Langston-Brown 55+ Center. (Drop-in program; no registration required)
YARN-CRAFTERS GROUP TO GATHER: The yarn-crafters group at Aurora Hills 55+ Center will meet on Monday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. to knit and crochet items for babies, children and seniors. (Drop-in program; no registration required)
TAI CHI PRACTICE OFFERED: Tai chi practice will be offered on Monday, Nov. 22 at 12:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Drop-in program; no registration required)
‘GENEALOGY 101’ ON HORIZON: Experienced genealogist Eileen Bogdanoff will present “Genealogy 101” on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Lubber Run Community Center. (Registration #911400-57)
DROP-IN DRUMMING CIRCLE OFFERED: A drumming circle to reduce stress and improve motor skills will be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at Langston Brown 55+ Center. (Drop-in program; no registration required)
MUSICAL REHEARSAL OPEN TO ALL: The Rocking Chairs, a “garage band” performing songs from the 1950s to 1970s, will hold an open rehearsal on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at noon at Madison Community Center. (Drop-in program; no registration required)
DANCE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CORE, FLEXIBILITY: An ancient-movement-dance program to assist with core strengthening, flexibility and balance will be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at Langston-Brown 55+ Center. (Drop-in program; no registration required)