• How to submit an event:

    Events may be emailed to events@catholicherald.com; 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

    Dec. 7

    Create a holiday centerpiece, Lee, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., greenery provided. 703/228-0555.

    55+ book club, to discuss My Life in France, by Julia Child, Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, noon. 703/228-4403.

    How to get more zzzz’s, Aurora Hills, 2 p.m. Register, 703/228-5722.

    Dec. 10

    Fishermen to exchange stories, Walter Reed, 10 a.m. 703/228-0955.

    Podcast introduction, Langston-Brown, 11 a.m. 703/228-6300.

    Music for brass quintet discussion, Langston-Brown, 1 p.m. 703/228-6300.

    Dec. 11

    What determines credit scores, Walter Reed, 10 a.m. Register, 703/228-0955.

    Everyday nutrition and wellness, Langston-Brown, 11 a.m. Register, 703/228-6300.

    Assisted living contracts reviewed, Lee, 1 p.m. Register, 703/228-0555.

    Dec. 12

    Smartphone advice and help, Arlington Mill, 6:30 p.m. 703/228-7369.

    Dec. 13

    Evergreen centerpieces, with the Garden Trowel Club, bring a vase or container, Prince William Senior Center-Woodbridge, 10:30 a.m. Fee. Sign up at front desk, 703/792-5081.

    Emergency preparedness, Langston-Brown, 11 a.m. Register, 703/228-6300.

    Indoor shuffleboard, Walter Reed, 2 p.m. 703/228-0955.

    Dec. 14

    Cocoa and treats, with holiday music and a visit from Mrs. Claus, Prince William Senior Center-Woodbridge, 10:30 a.m. 703/792-5081.

    Overview of ride sharing apps, Uber and Lyft, Arlington Mill, 11 a.m. Register, 703/228-7369.

    Read and discuss great plays, Aurora Hills, 1:30 p.m. Register, 703/228-5722.

    Dec. 17

    Book discussion, The President is Missing, by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, Aurora Hills, 1:30 p.m. 703/228-5722.

    Dec. 18

    Superfoods, Walter Reed, 10 a.m. Register, 703/228-0955.

    Rubber Stampers workshop, Lee, 11:30 a.m. 703/228-0555.

    Dec. 21

    Open Latin Dance, Arlington Mill, 10 a.m.-noon. 703/228-7369.

    Weekly sing-alongs, popular songs from the 20s through 70s, Lee, Fridays, 10a.m.-noon. 703/228-0555.