How to submit an event:
Events may be emailed to events@catholicherald.com.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
Lubber Run, 300 N. Park Dr., Arlington
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 $31 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Aug. 7
Crafternoon social group, meet fellow yarn crafters for an afternoon of sipping tea and working on craft projects followed by a stroll around the indoor track, Lubber Run 55+ Center, 3 p.m. Drop-in.
First Friday of the Month Social, relaxed social gathering, tropical escape with fruit beverages and games, Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 1 p.m. Registration #914801-02.
Social ballroom dance, spacious dance floor, all will have a chance to dance, Lubber Run 55+ Center, 1:30 p.m. Drop-in.
Tea and movie, screening, “The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) (PG), Aurora Hills 55+ Center 12:30 p.m. Registration #914804-06.
Aug. 10
Scale down, weight loss support group with private weigh-ins, Langston-Brown 55+ Center, 1:30 p.m. Drop-in.
Budgeting made simple, financial learning workshop with Tanise Bing, financial counselor with Arlington Community Federal Credit Union, Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 1 p.m. Registration #914400-06.
Who gets grandma’s pie plate? Learn how to plan inheritances of family heirlooms while avoiding conflict, Walter Reed 55+ Center, 11:30 a.m. Registration #914404-06.
Aug. 11
Karaoke, sing your heart out to your favorite tunes, Lubber Run 55+ Center, 2 p.m. Registration #914304-16.
Genealogy 101, learn how to use primary sources and DNA services to explore your family’s roots, Lubber Run 55+ Center, 11:30 a.m. Registration #914402-03.
Aug. 12
Murder Mystery Dinner Night, uncover clues and reveal secrets in an interactive game, bring your own dinner, non-alcoholic beverages and dessert provided, Arlington Mill 55+ Center, 5:30 p.m. Registration #914801-05.
The Angler’s Corner, discussion group for those who have a passion for everything fishing, Lubber Run 55+ Center, 11 a.m. Drop-in.
Piano Lounge and Sing-Along, featuring hot fun in the summertime songs with pianist Valerie Welsh, Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 1 p.m. Registration #914304-21.
Aug. 13
History discussion group, led by Dwight Rodgers from Encore Learning, discussion topics emailed to participants prior to meeting, virtual, 1 p.m. Registration #914402-07.
Retirement readiness, presentation on financial considerations for retirement, Lubber Run 55+ Center, 6 pm. Registration #914404-07.
Aug. 14
Bike to the fair, leisurely bike ride to the Arlington County Fair, Walter Reed 55+ Center, 5 p.m. Registration #914206-08.
Sweet sounds and scoops, ice cream social and live music by PhEd-Up with Judy McVerry, Aurora Hills 55+ Center, 1 p.m. Registration #914899-07.
