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    Senior Programs

     

    It's no secret...exercise, recreation, social fun, and opportunities to learn and grow make life richer at any age. Arlington's Senior Adult Programs office provides a wide range of ways for people 55 and over to find enjoyment and practice a healthy lifestyle.

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    55+ Wellness Retreat

    Activities include: Yoga and Meditation, Health & Wellness Workshops, Cheese making & tour of an organic farm, Journal Writing, Fitness Classes with Fit2be, Nature Walks, Knitting and crocheting, De-cluttering and Downsizing, Camp Fire with entertainment and more!

    Tuesday to Thursday, May 15-17
    Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center
    Reisterstown, Maryland

    Keynote speaker: Dr. Dick Lindsay, retired Head of the University of Virginia's Division of Geriatric Medicine.

    • Retreat Schedule (PDF) | Registration Form (PDF) | Information Flyer (PDF)
    • Early Bird Special; register by January 31, 55+ members-$311 double occupancy/$381 single
    • Non members-$329 double occupancy/$399 Single room
    • Cost includes lodging, 3 kosher meals a day and two snacks, all activities, and transportation

    Sponsored by the Office of Senior Adult Programs in cooperation with Northern Virginia Jewish Community Center.

    For more information, download the Retreat Schedule, Registration Form, and Information Flyer, or call 703-228-4745.

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    Law Day To Focus on Elder Rights

    Elder Rights: No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom is the theme of the 2012 annual Senior Law Day to be held Thursday, May 17, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Arlington County Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street. The Honorable Joanne F. Alper, Judge in the 17th Judicial Court of Virginia, will headline this year's event.

    Also on the agenda are The Honorable Theo Stamos, newly elected Commonwealth Attorney, the Honorable Bob Brink, delegate to the General Assembly representing the 48th District and Elizabeth Wildhack, attorney at law specializing in elder law.

    Senior Law Day will feature informational exhibits by age related agencies. In addition, the Arlington Sheriff's Office will be issuing free photo identification cards and the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney will offer free emergency cell phones. There will be no admission charge.

    For more information, call Jessica Vasquez, Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-0948 or email jvasquez@arlingtonva.us.

    Download the 35th Annual Senior Law Day information document (PDF).

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    Change of Address for Mailed Payments

    Starting now, please address all mailed payments for 55+ Passes and 55+ class registrations (but not 55+ Travel) to:

    Registration Office
    3700 South Four Mile Run
    Arlington, VA 22206

    Be sure to indicate on the check what your payment is for (for example, "55+ Pass" or "Gentle Yoga 910100-L"). Please include your phone number on your check.

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    Inclement Weather Closings

    All Senior Centers will close when Arlington County Schools close for inclement weather. When Arlington County Schools open two hours late, seniors centers will open at noon, but lunch programs and transportation services at Walter Reed, Langston-Brown and Arlington Mill-Fairlington will be canceled for the day. For Saturday Programs please call the Arlington County Inclement Weather Line at 703-228-4715.

    Activities & Programs
    Current Guide, Learning, Mental Workouts, Fitness, Arts, Recreation, Social Events, Wellness, News & Services

    Travel
    Day Trips by Bus, Extended Excursions

    Social Opportunities
    Recreation, Volunteer With Senior Programs, Volunteer in My Community, Social Events, Clubs, Flourishing After 55

    		 

    Fitness
    Exercise Classes, Weight Rooms, Personal Fitness Assessment, Exercise in a Chair, Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Water Exercise, Walking Groups, Tennis, Golf, Volleyball, Ice Skating, Senior Olympics

    How To Register
    Registration, How to Sign Up for Activities, How to Sign Up for Trips

    CONTACT US

    Office of Senior Adult Programs
    703-228-4744 Main
    703-228-4743 TTY
    Email
    Lubber Run Center
    300 N. Park Drive
    Arlington, VA 22203

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    SENIOR CENTERS

    Arlington County has six Senior Centers that offer a variety of programs and services - check them out!

    • Find a Senior Center on the Map

    FLOURISHING AFTER 55

    Young seniors “Flourishing After 55” especially invites adults just entering their retirement years to enrich this phase of their lives. Come and explore the possibilities in the Flourishing After 55 section full of information, or use keyword “flourishing” when you enter the Arlington website.

    RESOURCES ON AGING

    When you are looking for assistance for yourself or a loved one, the Arlington Agency on Aging is an excellent resource for information and referrals. Please call 703-228-1700 for more information.

    • Arlington Agency on Aging
    • Directory of Services for Arlington Senior Adults
    • SeniorNavigator: VA's Resource for Health and Aging
    • Social Services for Seniors
    • Transportation Resources for Seniors


    Last Modified: May 23, 2012
    2100 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: 703-228-3000 TTY: 703-228-4611