Arlington County government 55+ programs are held indoors at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A membership (starting at $20 annually) is required to participate.
For information, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call (703) 228-4747.
Arlington County government 55+ centers will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24, in observance of Thanksgiving.
• Librarian Vicky McCaffrey will discuss books and authors making for good winter reads on Monday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. [Registration #911400-09]
• Scale Down, a weight-loss support group for caring people featuring private weigh-ins and interesting programs, will meet on Monday, Nov. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Langston-Brown 55+ Center. [Drop-in; no registration required]
• Musicians Carl Gold and Rob Sprouse will play a “highlights tour” of music they have performed at programs during the year in “Rock-Music Legends: Year in Review” on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. [Registration 911400-33 in person or #911400-34 online]
• Grab a friend and practice ballroom-dance moves at “Partner Dance Practice” on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 2:15 p.m. at Walter Reed 55+ Center. [Drop-in; no registration required]
• An acoustic café featuring live performances by local musicians will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. at Walter Reed 55+ Center. Open to all ages; no 55+ Pass is required. [Registration #911301-04]
• Crafters can bring their own supplies and work on craft projects in a fun and social environment on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. [Drop-in; no registration required.]
• A discussion of recent magazine articles led by librarian Vicky McCaffrey will be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. [Registration #911402-16]
• The 55+ “Tour de Friends” bike club will depart from Bluemont Park on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. for a two-hour bicycle ride with friendly biking companions on local trails and through neighborhoods. All skill levels are welcome. [Registration #911206-06]
• A card-making workshop with supplies provided will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Langston-Brown 55+ Center. [Drop-in; no registration required]
• A book exchange will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. [Registration #911801-06]
• Naturalist Gabby Hrycyshyn will discuss hawks residing in Arlington during a program on Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. [Registration #912400-21]