News of interest to active seniors in Arlington.
Most Arlington County government 55+ Programs will be “virtual” for the foreseeable future. A 55+ membership ($20 annual fee) is required to participate.
For information, see the Website at parks.arlingtonva.us (search “55+ member”). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call (703) 228-4747.
BASICS OF PAINTING OFFERED: A step-by-step painting demonstration will be offered online on Monday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. (Registration #913301-09)
TAI CHI SESSION AVAILABLE: Tai chi with experienced volunteer instructors will be offered on Monday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 South Hayes St. (Registration #913105-02)
SPRING GARDEN ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED: Garden issues and challenges will be tackled on Monday, March 15 at 1 p.m. Questions can be emailed ahead of time to mgarlalex@gmail.com. (Registration #913401-01)
4-1-1 ON UPCOMING SENIOR PROGRAMMING OFFERED: A preview of upcoming 55+ programming will be presented on Tuesday, March 16 at noon. (Registration #913801-02)
‘DRUMMING CIRCLE’ OFFERED OUTDOORS: An outdoor drumming circle to reduce stress and improve fine-motor skills will be offered on Thursday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. at High View Park, 1945 North Dinwiddie Street. (Registration #913702-01)
POETRY GROUP TO GATHER: “Pondering Poetry,” a new group, will meet to share ideas on Thursday, March 18 at 11 a.m. (Registration #913300-05)
GENEALOGISTS DELVE INTO NATURALIZATION PROCESS: A genealogy class will focus on naturalization records and the citizenship process on Thursday, March 18 at 3 p.m. (Registration #913400-16)
MEAL FORUM LOOKS AT PERSONALIZATION: A workshop on personalizing meals to suit individual needs will be presented on Thursday, March 18 at 11 a.m. (Registration #913501-02).
LEGISLATOR TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO 55+ers: A legislative update with Del. Patrick Hope (D-47th) will be offered on Friday, March 19 at 10 a.m., focused on issues of interest to seniors. (Registration 913400-08)
BRAIN-HEALTH TIPS PREPARED: Ways to improve brain health will be discussed on Friday, March 19 at 11 a.m. by Lindsey Vajpeyi of Insight Memory Care. (Registration #913500-10)
IRISH EMBASSY HIGHLIGHTS ST. PATRICK’S DAY: The history of St. Patrick’s day, presented by Raymar Almquist of the Embassy of Ireland, will be presented on Friday, March 19 at 3 p.m., along with performances by Irish cultural groups. (Registration #913803-01)
LINE DANCING FOCUSES ON BEGINNERS: Line dancing for beginners will be offered on Friday, March 19 at 10 a.m. at Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 South Hayes St. (Registration #913701-01)
FAST-PACED WALKERS HEAD OUT: The fast-paced walking group at Aurora Hills takes part in a two- to three-mile loop with some hills on Friday, March 19 at 9 a.m. (Registration #913201-02)
