“Flourishing After 55”
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“Flourishing After 55”

Senior Living


“Flourishing After 55”    

Office of 55+ Programs

Department of Parks and Recreation

300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203            703-228-4747


55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.


Arlington’s 55+ Centers will be closed Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth


Assistive devices for the deaf and hard of hearing, Monday, June 17, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown 55+ Center. 

Learn about latest technology, smartphone apps and the Technology Assistance Program from Debbie Jones, tech manager for Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC). Registration # 914500-14.


Dementia Support Program,  RAFT, a short-term program that assists people with dementia, their families and caregivers with tools and information to live with dignity, respect and meaning, Monday, June 17, 10 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by Sydney Palinkas, dementia education and outreach coordinator. Registration # 914500-04. 


Acoustic Afternoon with live, acoustic music performed by PhEd-Up with Phriends, Arlington residents Phil Rosen, Ed Girovasi, Judy McVerry and Cameron Fletcher, Monday, June 17, 1 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Music features classic pop, folk and blues. Registration # 914301-01.


55+ Travel group will travel to Mill Run, PA for a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, Fallingwater, Tuesday, June 18. Cost $150, Arlington resident; $173, non-resident. Includes box lunch. Following the tour, group will stop for dinner at Cracker Barrel (on your own). Registration # 902406-09.


Fundraising event at Rocklands Barbecue, 3471 Washington Blvd., Tuesday, June 18, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Family and friends welcome to engage in games and drawings. 15% of proceeds for the day will benefit the 

Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs at 55+ Centers. For more information visit the website at

www.friendsofthealliance.org.


Genealogy 101, learn to use primary sources, grave sites, family records, DNA services and more to explore family roots, Tuesday, June 18, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. For more information email Center Director Ashley Gomez at agomez1@arlingtonva.us. Registration # 914402-01.


Acoustic Café, enjoy the vibe of a 1960’s coffee house with live music performed by local musicians Mark Sylvester and Shannon Leigh, Tuesday, June 18, 7 p.m., Walter Reed 55+ Center. Open to all ages. 

Registration # 914301-02.


Hearing Aids—Beware and Be Wise! Bonnie O’Leary, outreach manager, NVRC, will discuss hearing loss, how to interpret audiograms and the differences between over-the-counter aids and prescription aids, Thursday, June 20, 10 a.m., virtual. Registration # 914500-15.


A virtual trip to the farmer market, with tips on what to shop for and hear about the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m., Arlington Mill 55+ Center. Presented by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Food Volunteers. Registration # 914501-03.


That’s Not My Debt! Staff from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will discuss rights regarding medical billing and debt collection, Thursday, June 20, 2:30 p.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center, registration #914400-11 or virtual, registration # 914400-12.


Introduction to basic Spanish, five-part series begins Thursday, June 20, 12:45 p.m., virtual. Taught by Lubber Run 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez. Learn basic vocabulary, grammar and conversational phrases.Registration # 914650-01. Register separately for each class.


June is Pride Month, celebrate with a Dance Party, Friday, June 21, 11:30 a.m., Lubber Run 55+ Center. Lots of diverse music and snow cones to keep cool. Registration # 914899-01.


The art of downsizing, an interactive class presented by realtor Philippa Main, Friday, June 21, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills 55+ Center. Registration # 914404-02.


History Hikes: Ball’s Crossroads, join park historian John McNair for a two-mile hike following the path of Union and Confederate skirmishes, Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m., Bluemont Park (601 N. Manchester St.)

Registration # 914106-14.