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News for active seniors, 9/12/24 edition

News for active seniors across Arlington
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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.

• The 55+ Travel Group will attend the Maryland Seafood Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14. The cost is $33 for Arlington residents, $38 for others. [Registration #902409-07]

• The 55+ Travel group heads to Berryville on Monday, Sept. 16 to the Historic Rosemont Manor Tea & Tour. Cost is $73 for Arlington residents, $84 for others. [Registration #902409-08]

Using humor as a coping tool to improve physical and mental health will be the topic of discussion in a program led by Cornelia Lest of VHC Health on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. [Registration #911500-08]

• A forum on preparing for emergencies will be offered on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. [Registration #911400-09]

• The use of primary sources, family records and DNA services in genealogical research will be discussed on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. [Registration #911402-01]

• How to use the ParkMobile app will be the focus of a forum on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. [Registration #911403-02]

• The 55+ Travel group will spend a day cruising the Chesapeake Bay to St. Michaels, Md., on Thursday, Sept. 19. The trip also includes a tour of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in Annapolis. Cost is $121 for Arlington residents, $139 for non-residents. [Registration #902409-09]

• A 55+ Travel open house will be presented by travel supervisor Sharleka Ashton and travel assistant Sheila Budoff on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. [Registration #911400-04 for in-person or #411400-05 for online]

• The 55+ Travel group heads to Annapolis on Saturday, Sept. 21 to visit the Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market. Cost is $11 for Arlington residents, $13 for non-residents. [Registration #902409-10]