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.
HOLIDAY MUSIC TAKES CENTER STAGE: An afternoon of holiday-themed music presented by Dr. Ben Hutchens, director of music ministries at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, will be presented on Friday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. (Registration #912890-01)
LATIN-DANCE PARTY APPROACHES: Arlington Mill 55+ Notes hosts a dance party featuring popular Latin music on Friday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Partners are not required. (Drop-in program; no registration required.)
COMMUNITY-SAFETY DISCUSSION SLATED: A discussion of community safety will be presented on Monday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. (Registration #912400-16)
PLANT SWAP ON HORIZON: A plant and cutting swap will be presented on Monday, Dec. 13 at 2:15 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Registration #912401-02)
CLASSIC TUNES OFFERED: An acoustic café presenting music from the 1950s to the present will be offered on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. (Registration #912301-01)
BASICS OF OIL PAINTING EXPLORED: Community arts programmer Jim Halloran will discuss oil-painting techniques on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. Materials are provided. (Registration #912303-20)
EATING HEALTHY DURING HOLIDAYS DETAILED: Strategies for healthy holiday eating will be discussed on Tuesday, Dec. 14 a 1 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Registration #912501-02)
HOLIDAY PARTY LOOMING: Aurora Hills 55+ Center will host its holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. (Registration #912890-02)
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR SENIORS EXPLORED: Information on Senior Center Adult Transportation (SCAT) will be offered on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. (Registration #912400-18)
GENEALOGY SERIES CONTINUES: The Library of Virginia’s genealogy series looks at legislative petitions on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. online. (Registration #912400-11)
HOLIDAY TUNES TAKE CENTER STAGE AT SINGALONG: A holiday singalong with Carl Gold will be presented on Friday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. (Registration #912890-03).
4-1-1 ON PERSONAL SAFETY OFFERED: Personal-safety tips from the Arlington County Police Department will be presented on Friday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. (Registration #912400-17)
DIY WORKSHOP LOOKS AT HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS: Do-it-yourself holiday ornaments are the topic of a workshop on Friday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. (Registration #912310-04)