How to submit an event:
Events may be emailed to [email protected]; mailed to the Catholic Herald, 200 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22203; or faxed to 703/524-2782.
Publication is not guaranteed and events within the diocese are given preference.
Local Senior Centers:
Arlington Mill, 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington
Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington
Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington
Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington
Madison, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington
Prince William Senior Center-Manassas, 9320 Mosby St., Manassas
Prince William Senior Center-Woodbridge, 13850 Church Hill Dr., Woodbridge
St. Martin de Porres, 4650 Taney Ave., Alexandria
Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington
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.
May 3
Friday Social, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 12 p.m. Registration #913801-06.
Virtual Center for Active Adults, programs five days a week including fitness classes, lifelong learning programs and interactive games, virtual. Contact [email protected].
Drop-in fitness classes, Monday through Friday, Lubber Run Community Center, 10 a.m.
Billiards, for players of all levels, equipment provided, weekdays, Walter Reed 55+ Center, 10 a.m.–noon.
Volleyball, for beginners and experienced players, Tuesdays, Langston-Brown 55+ Center 3:30–5:30 p.m.
May 6
Jeopardy games, have fun with friends and win a prize, Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 2 p.m. Registration #913600-14.
May 7
Introduction to the ukulele, limited ukuleles available, Walter Reed 55+ Center, 4 p.m. Registration #913304-05, followed by an intermediate class at 4:30 p.m. Registration #913304-11.
Movie matinée, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” (2023) (PG-13), Lubber Run 55 + Center. Registration #913804-03.
It takes a Village in Arlington, presented by Wendy Zenker, executive director, Arlington Neighborhood Village, learn about the village concept to help adults stay in their homes as they age, Lubber Run 55+ Center, 11:30 a.m. Registration #913400-01 or virtual, registration #913400-02.
Book club, members to discuss “By Her Own Design” by Piper Huguley, Langston-Brown 55+ Center 1:30 p.m. Drop-in.
May 8
Dance Party, celebrate Older Americans Month with music from different eras, dress up in an outfit from your favorite decade, Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 10:30 a.m. Registration #913899-02. Email favorite songs to [email protected].
Mother’s Day craft, create a unique card, materials provided, Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 12:30 p.m. Registration #913310-09.
Mother’s Day Music and Tea, music by pianist Valerie Welsh, bring photos of your mother, wife or children to share, Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 1 p.m. Registration #913890-03.
History roundtable group, discuss the impact of required primary education, 11:15 a.m., virtual. Registration #913402-06.
The study of words and the history of the English language, Lubber Run 55+ Center, 10:30 a.m. Registration #913402-21 or virtual, 913402-22.
Community Connections, hear about Aspire Afterschool Learning, Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 5 p.m. Registration #913400-05.
A Caregiver’s Guide to Medicare, presented by Arlington’s Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, 10:30 a.m., virtual. Register 703-228-1725 or email [email protected].
May 9
Services for the blind and vision impaired, presented by Virginia Dept. for the Blind and Vision Impaired, 11 a.m., virtual. Registration #913400-08.
How to navigate social media, bring your device and questions, Lubber Run 55+ Center, 6 p.m. Registration #913403-05.
Butterflies and blossoms, leisurely walk to admire spring wildflowers, led by Long Branch Nature Center naturalist Rob Barnovsky, meet at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 10 a.m. Registration #913106-19.
Beginner quilling, create delicate raised images on note cards using paper strips and a few basic tools, fee, supplies provided. Lubber Run 55+ Center, 1:30 p.m. Registration #913310-06.
May 10
Homemade Mother’s Day cards, created with preschoolers, supplies provided, Lubber Run 55+ Center. Registration #913310-10.
