News of interest for 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.
AUTHOR REVEALS EFFORTS TO SAVE YOUTH FROM HOLOCAUST: Author Bob Gillett will discuss “The Virginia Plan,” the tale of how William Thalhimer saved dozens of teens from perishing in the Holocaust, on Monday, Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Registration #911400-42 for the in-person event, 911400-43 for online viewing)
DIETICIAN DETAILS A HEALTHIER HAPPY HOUR: Registered dietician Kristin McGill will discuss “healthy-ish happy-hour ideas” on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. (Registration #911500-17)
ACOUSTIC PERFORMERS TAKE THE STAGE: An acoustic café, presenting music from the 1950s to the present, will be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Registration #911802-3)
IMPACT OF FAMOUS LEADERS DETAILED: The impact of famous leaders will be the center of discussion during a history roundtable on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 11:15 a.m. (Drop-in; no need to register.)
4-1-1 ON PINTEREST DISCUSSED: The basics of Pinterest will be demonstrated on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. (Registration #911403-7)
BASICS OF UKULELES REVEALED: Basic ukulele strumming will be taught by Sandy O’Shea on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 4:30 p.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. (Registration #911702-4)
MAXIMIZING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TOPIC OF FORUM: Making the most out of volunteer opportunities will be discussed on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. (Registration #911400-5)
PROPER CARE, FEEDING OF HOUSEPLANTS REVEALED: Master Gardener Lynn Pelkey will discuss the care of houseplants on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center. (Registration #911401-1)
GENEALOGY BUFFS SHARE TIPS: A genealogy-discussion group will share techniques and discoveries online on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. (Registration #911402-6)
STUDY OF LANGUAGE SUBJECT OF GATHERING: The study of words and history of the English language will be the topic of a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Drop-in; no registration required)
SMART-HOME BASICS REVEALED: The capabilities of “smart” homes will be described by tech guru Nick Englund on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. (Registration #911403-08)
LINE-DANCING INTRODUCTION IN THE WORKS: An introduction to line dancing will be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. (Drop-in; no registration required)
PRESENTATION LOOKS AT NATIVE TRIBES: A salute to Virginia’s Native American tribes will be presented by Shane Begay of the North American Indian History Council online on Friday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. (Registration #911400-45)