January 2018

The Mill Get fit for the New Year!Upgrade to a Gold Pass

and start using the fitness studio, or join a

fitness class!

Want to try something new?

New to Arlington Mill in 2018 is Zumba! Check the

55+ Guide for details.

Check page 3 for moreprograms for staying

healthy!

Arlington Mill Senior Center’s Premier Monthly Newsletter

In this Issue:Center Information, Pg. 2Pickleball Information, Pg. 3Center Calendar, Pg. 4 & 5Social Art Swap, Pg. 6How to Find Us, Pg. 8

Welcome!Thank you for picking up Arlington Mill Senior Center’s newly redesigned monthly newsletter. You are encouraged to flip through the pages and explore the abundance of activities and services offered here at ‘The Mill’ for adults age 55 and better. Be sure to check out the center calendar, and please call ahead if you plan on attending. If you have any questions about the programs listed, we are just a phone call away.

Stop by our Senior Room! Room 205 is space dedicated to seniors. Whether you just want to grab a cup of coffee in the morning, or need a quiet space to relax in the afternoon (see 55+ open hours) you’re always welcome here.

Meet our staff:

Nick Englund, Center DirectorDuring the day, Nick is happy to answer any and all questions about 55+ Programs. In his free time, Nick likes photography and nature.

Emma Valencia, Program Coordinator

Emma’s years of experience and compassion for people makes her the go-to person, especially if you want to

find out more information about the congregate meal program. In her free

time, Emma loves to make jewelry.

Beatriz Izcue, Recreation AssistantYou’ll immediately recognize Beatriz by her warm welcome and cheerful personality, and shes always happy to help with program needs. In her free time, Beatriz loves to cook and spend time with family.

ARLINGTON MILL55+ Senior CenterOffice of Senior Adult Programs | parks.arlingtonva.us

Call us at: (703) 228-7369Please leave a message with your name and number and a staff person will return your call within 24 business hours.

Email us at: nenglund@arlingtonva.usWe are happy to correspond via email with any questions, comments, or registration.

Find us online at: parks.arlingtonva.usAccess the 55+ Guide, center information, and more by visiting our Website > Programs > 55 and Over

Address:909 S. Dinwiddie Street

Arlington, VA 22204

Center Hours:Monday - Friday 9am-3pmNights and weekends as scheduled

PickleballNews & Notes

Beginning in January, there is a slight change to Monday pickleball hours. The new hour offered will be two courts 12:30-3pm

*Reminder*Two courts will be made available during the designated times when there is enough players to fill the courts. This is subject to change at any time based on availability and facility needs.

Court Schedule:Monday, Tuesday,

& Thursday: 12:30-3pm (2 courts)

Wednesday & Friday:10:30am-3pm (2 courts)

New Equipment?That’s right, here at Arlington Mill we are constantly working to get bet-ter. As requested, we now have a new net and limited supply of or-ange pickleballs to enjoy.

Upcoming Scheduled Closures:Wednesday, February 14

Participants in Arlington County Senior Activities must be registered with the Office of Senior Adult Programs and hold a cur-rent 55+ Pass. Please register ahead of time for all programs and classes. For more information about registration, see page 8.

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ON THE COVER: 2018 is your year to get fit, and Arlington Mill is here to help you do it! We offer a robust palette of fitness classes daily, from yoga to pilates. New in January is Zumba! This popu-lar dance exercise will be held on Mondays at 10:30am. Prefer to exercise on your own? Purchase or upgrade to a 55+ Gold Pass, which gets you access to our Fitness Studio any time the center is open. For more information, just ask!

Check out these Health & Wellness Education Classes Below:Woman’s Health: The most common health problems experi-enced by women can be often linked to nutrition. On Wed., Jan3, 7-8pm Dr. Katie Thompson from The Health Improvement Cen-ter will demonstrate how she uncovers nutritional deficiencies that may contribute to women’s health issues. Reducing your Risk of Dementia: There are several key risk fac-tors that contribute to dementia, and while some are genetic, oth-ers can be avoided. Join Parween Nooruddin, Community Liai-son for Care with Love on Tues., Jan. 23, 11-noon to learn about steps you can take to reduce your risk of dementia.Eating Right on a Budget: With grocery prices rising, it can be difficult to afford the whole, healthful foods our bodies deserve. With a few good tools you can eat healthier without breaking the bank. Come join Tori Gwilliam, RDN on Wed., Jan. 24, 11-noon to cerate healthy cost-efficient recipes.Mindfulness: The new Science of Happiness: Explore how to tune into your body, lessen stress and be ‘in the moment’ of your life. These techniques are thought to lead to a healthier, happi-er lifestyle, and promote longevity and successful aging. On Fri., Jan. 26, 11-noon Gwendolyn Beck, Gerontologist and Manager of Senior Health at Virginia Hospital Center will cover ‘being there’, lifestyle choices, movement, faith and gratitude.Free Blood Pressure Checks: Get your BP checked! On Thurs., Jan. 25, 11-noon a member from The Medical Team will be on hand to offer blood pressure checks.

CENTER HIGHLIGHTS

Movies and CriticsThursday, January 15, 1-3pm

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can. Arlington Mill is now offering Movies & Critics, an interactive movie experience. Come just to enjoy the movie,or take notes during the film for a critical discussion afterwards.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday1

Center ClosedCounty Holiday

29:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Advisory Committee RM52710:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM10:00-12:00 Art with DPR! RM52612:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

39:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:15-12:45 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40410:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5277:00-8:00 Woman’s Health RM527

89:00-12:00 Table Games RM2059:00-10:00 Welcome Pickleball’rs GYM10:00-12:00 Travel Sign-up RM21710:00-11:00 Rummikub RM13211:00-12:00 Bingo* RM41111:45-1:00 Spanish Conversation RM41312:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

99:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 English Conversation RM13210:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM10:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20511:00-12:00 Pet Visit with Zoe RM52712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

1010:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40410:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM7:00-8:30 Suddenly Single? RM527

15

Center ClosedCounty Holiday

169:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 English Conversation RM13210:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-12:00 Art with DPR! RM52611:00-12:00 The Evergreens RM52710:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM12:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

179:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:15-12:45 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40410:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5276:30-7:30 Options for Senior Living RM5277:00-8:00 Fuerza Contra Alzheimer’s RM205

228:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM527 9:00-12:00 Table Games RM2059:00-10:00 Welcome Pickleball’rs GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM13210:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM52710:30-11:15 Zumba* GYM11:00-12:00 Bingo* RM41111:25-12:15 Stretching* RM527 11:45-1:00 Spanish Conversation RM41312:30-1:30 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM52712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM5273:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

239:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 English Conversation RM13210:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20511:00-1:00 Reducing Risk - Dementia RM52710:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM12:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Discount Travel Online RM4041:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

249:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Eat Right on a Budget RM52710:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40410:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5277:00-8:00 Equal Housing Opportunity RM527

268:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM527 9:00-12:00 Table Games RM2059:00-10:00 Welcome Pickleball’rs GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM13210:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM52710:30-11:15 Zumba* GYM11:00-12:00 Bingo* RM41111:25-12:15 Stretching* RM527 11:45-1:00 Spanish Conversation RM41312:30-1:30 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM52712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM5273:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

309:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 English Conversation RM13210:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM10:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20512:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

319:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40410:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5277:00-8:00 Social Art Swap RM526

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Activities with a star* require a prepaid fee. All other activities are open to 55+ members.

Please call us if you plan on attending any upcoming activities to ensure we have a head count.

Lunch is served every weekday at noon in room 418.

Pickleball Court Schedule:Monday: 12:30-3pm (2 courts)Tuesday: 12:30-3pm (2 courts)Wednesday: 10:30am-3pm (2 courts)Thursday: 12:30-3pm (2 courts)Friday: 10:30am-3pm (2 courts)

Thursday Friday49:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM525 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20512:00-1:30 Arabic for Beginners RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM2056:30-8:30 Knitting at Night RM205

510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52710:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM11:00-12:00 Healthy Hips* RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM5254:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

119:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM525 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:45-11:30 Story Time! RM21712:00-1:30 Arabic for Beginners RM41112:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Line Dancing RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM2056:30-8:30 Knitting at Night RM205

1210:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-3:00 Social Ballroom Dance RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

189:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM525 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:45-11:30 Story Time! RM21712:00-1:30 Arabic for Beginners RM4111:00-3:30 Movies & Critics:

Victoria & Abdul (PG) RM5251:00-2:00 Line Dancing RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM2056:30-8:30 Knitting at Night RM205

1910:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52710:00-12:00 Open Latino Dance RM40410:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM11:00-12:00 Healthy Hips* RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM5254:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

259:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM525 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-10:45 Holiday Bingo RM20510:45-11:30 Story Time! RM21711:00-12:00 Blood Pressure Checks RM52712:00-1:30 Arabic for Beginners RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM2056:30-8:30 Knitting at Night RM205

2610:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52710:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM11:00-12:00 Mindfulness: Pres. RM41111:00-12:00 Healthy Hips* RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM5251:00-3:00 Social Ballroom Dance RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

January 2018

Activity Calendar

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Transportation Options

SCAT - If you are a 55+ Arlington Resident, you can

take a taxi to any senior center for just $2.50. For an application

please call 703-228-8747.

For people 60 and older who live nearby, transportation

may be available to our lunch program. Registration and

paperwork are required. Please see senior staff or call the

center: 703-228-7369.

AFAC

Limited food is donated from the Arlington Food

Assistance Center (AFAC) on Mondays at 12:00pm to

qualifying seniors.

It is required that an AFAC application be complet-ed and approved before receiving food assistance.

See staff for details.

55+ Travel

The Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) offers trips

throughout the year.

Please visit:

registration.arlingtonva.usor call 703-228-4748

Arlington Mill now offers in-person travel sign up! Meet us in the teen lounge - Jan 8

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The Evergreens Sing-A-LongThe Evergreens are a violin-piano duo that per-form material from the golden age of songwrit-ing. Lyric books will be provided to engage listen-ers and encourage participation. Tues., Jan. 16, 11-noon

Fuerza Contra Alzheimer’sAlzheimer’s is a disease that knows no language barrier. Join Carmen Pastor, for an informative discussion on the fight against Alzheimer’s. This program is in both Spanish and English. Wed., Jan. 17, 7-8pm

Discount Travel OnlineGroupon, Travelocity, Kayak, Hotwire, Orbitz...the options for saving money on travel are sometimes overwhelming. come and learn some ways to save money while traveling. Tues., Jan. 23, 1-2pm

Suddenly Single?Whether it’s from death of a spouse, divorce, or empty nest, adjusting to the single life can be tough! Join us and learn to build, strengthen, and expand support. Wed., Jan. 10, 7-8:30pm

Pet Visit with Zoe Come and meet Zoe, a registered, certified ther-apy dog, and see her amazing tricks she can perform! Between her intelligence and impressive physical skills, you’ll surely be impressed.Tues., Jan. 1, 11-noon

Options for Senior LivingPlanning for the future can sometimes be over-whelming if you’re not aware of all the options. Starla Bryant from Assisted Living Locators will de-scribe the differences in types of living.Wed., Jan. 17, 6:30-7:30pm

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55+ Social Art SwapWednesday, Jan. 31, 6-8pm

Bring artwork or art supplies to create a piece onsite to swap, we’ll have art supplies too! Raffle off you work and get something in return. Trade and network amongst local artists!

Open Latino DanceEvery 3rd Friday, 10-Noon

New in January! Join us for a morning of dancing to classic latino dances. Enjoy a variety of dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Rumba, or Cha Cha Cha.

Come on your own or with a partner. A volunteer DJ will play popular Latin Music to dance to!

Next Dance:Friday, January 19, 10-noon

Equal Housing Opportunity

What are the laws in place for preventing housing discrimination and promoting inclusive senior living communities? Arlington-Alexandria Gay & Lesbian Alliance (AGLA) returns to Arlington Mill for a pre-sentation and thoughtful discussion on eliminating

barriers to senior living for LGBTQ seniors.

Wednesday, January 24, 7-8:30pm

ARLINGTON MILL55+ Senior CenterOffice of Senior Adult Programs | parks.arlingtonva.us

(703) 228-7369909 S. Dinwiddie Street

Arlington, VA 22204

Monday - Friday 9am-3pmnights and weekends as scheduled

Arlington is committed to providing open and accessible programs. We canprovide, upon request, reasonable modifications for disabilities or languageinterpretation. Call 703-228-7369 (TTY 711) to speak with center staff.

Columbia Pike

S. Dinwiddie St 9th St

S. Arlington Mill D

r

Columbus St

(Parking Garage)

(Bailey’s Crossroads)

Four Mile Run

(Pentagon)

First 4 hours Free! $3 for each additional hr

How do I find Arlington Mill?909 S. Dinwiddie StreetArlington, VA 22204

Haven’t Registered for 55+ Yet?

Online: registration.arlingtonva.us

By Phone: (703) 228-4747

In Person: Stop by any Arlington Center

By Mail: Send check, payable to Arlington County Treasurer: Registration Office 3700 S. Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206

You may qualify for fee reductions based on household income and size. For information about eligibility and how to apply, call (703) 228-4744, or speak to a senior center staff.

A Note from the Committee We hope you all had a blast at the Fall Festival, an event hosted by the Arling-ton Mill Senior Advisory Committee. We certainly did!

Every year, the committee puts togeth-er goals for enhancing the center and community. Our goals this year focus on social events and community spaces.

Our committee works hard to support great programs here at Arlington Mill Senior Center. If you are interested in becoming part of our group, please don’t hesitate to talk to a member, staff or attend a meeting.

- The Arlington Mill Senior Advisory Committee

Committee Chair:Sandi Steinberg

Treasurer:David Gray

Members at Large:Linda LeDucJulie CarrChristopher WoodLinda Del Bene

Next Meeting:Tuesday, January 2, 10am

Seeking Members:

Garden CommitteeWe are interested in creating a community

garden space here at Arlington Mill, and want your input! Join the garden committee

to discuss this future project.

Event CommitteeLet us know what type of events you would like the advisory committee to sponsor, and

help us plan upcoming events.

Please contact (703) 228-7369 for more info.