Arlington County Department of Parks and

Recreation, in an effort to eliminate barriers, develop skills, and promote

inclusion and positive attitudes, is committed to promoting participation by providing reasonable modifications for

individuals with disabilities upon request. Two weeks advance notice is preferred. Please call: 703-228-0955 or TTY 711

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From Sidney…

The center will be closed on Mon., Nov. 11, Thurs., Nov. 28 and

Fri., Nov. 29.

Programs to look out for in November include:

Vietnam Soldiers Panel: Tues., Nov. 12, 1-3pm

A panel of Vietnam veterans discuss what it was like to serve in America’s most

controversial war and how the experience impacted their lives. Presented by Nick

Acheson, Tom Curtis and Tom Sipusic.

1969 Jeopardy: Wed., Nov. 13, 1-2pm

It’s been 50 years since the moon landing, Woodstock music festival and the

inauguration of Richard Nixon. Join volunteer Chuck Hadden for a fun game of

trivia on all things 1969!

Holiday Safety: Thurs., Nov. 14, 10-11am

How many strings of lights can be safely plugged together before you blow a fuse,

the best way to hydrate your holiday tree and much more!

Bill Copeland and the Home Depot Team wills share tips for keeping your home

safe during the holidays.

Romance and Relationship Scams: Fri., Nov. 22, 11am-noon

Millie Osborne, M.D., author of “Con Artist Dating: Your Judgement Free Guide to

Presenting and Recovering from Relationship Scams”, will present practical tips for

finding and sustaining healthy relationships through online dating sites and in-

person meet/greets.

From Lucy…

In October we welcomed back our Jane Franklin Dance, Easy Tai Chi and the Arts

Unit! We learned more about different kinds of sugars (the good, the bad and the

ugly) during our monthly “Ask a Nutritionist” session.

In November we will visit Super Walmart and then have a relaxing lunch at Cracker

Barrell, write Lune style poetry and continue all of our regular favorites: Strength

Training exercise, Chinese Dance, and of course…..BINGO!

Sidney Reid Director

Lucy Matzner

Social 60+ Program

Coordinator

Meaza Beraki

Kitchen Assistant

Main Line

703-228-0955

CENTER HOURS

Monday-Friday 9am – 3pm

Evening and Weekend

programs as Scheduled.

Arlington County

Residents only Fee Based Class

Registration Mon., Nov. 4 10am – Noon

On Site

Non-Arlington County

Residents only 55+ Fee Based

Classes Registration

Tues., Nov. 5 10am-noon

2909 S. 16th Street

Arlington, VA 22204

http://parks.arlingtonva.us

Walter Reed 55+Senior Center OFFICE OF SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS 703-228-0955

November 2019

55+ Pass Registration Fees:

55+ Arlington County Residents: Individual $20 Household $30

Non-Arlington Resident:

Individual $45 Household $65

55+ Pass Gold Registration Fees:

55+ Arlington County Residents: Individual $60 Household $90

Non-Arlington Resident:

Individual $90 Household $135

You must be registered and have a current “55+ Pass” to be able to participate in our

programs and classes.

Register at the front desk or online

Let Us Know You’re Coming. Please register ahead!

Even when the programs are free, we ask that you call ahead to say you plan to attend. We need to know how many to expect in order to have sufficient materials prepared and to reserve the proper-size room for the activity. Also, this allows us to call you when a program is cancelled due to low enrollment or instructor illness. We welcome you to join us, but it is tremendously helpful if you assist us in planning by calling to reserve your space – 703-228-0955.

Fee Reduction You may qualify for fee reductions based on household income and size. Fee reductions on classes are available on a sliding scale. For information about eligibility and how to apply, see www.arlingtonva.us (search for “fee reduction”), please call 703-228-4744, or speak to a Senior Center staff member

Tech Corner Learn Mac, iPad, iPhone Wed., Nov. 13 and 27 9:30-11:45am Computer Help Fri., Nov. 8 4:00-5:30pm

** Call (703) 228-0955 to reserve your appointment to these very popular programs! **

Evening Programs

Samba-Cards Monday evenings 4:00-7:00pm Ballroom Dance Classes Monday evenings 6:30-7:30pm Ukulele Strumming Tuesday, Nov. 19 4:30-5:30pm Acoustic Café Tuesdays, Nov. 19 7:00-8:30pm Game Night Thursdays, Nov. 14 4:00-7:00pm Firehouse Jam Thurs., Nov. 21 7:00-9:00pm

Sports Pickleball Billiards Mondays 10am-4:00pm (1 court until 10:30 Mondays-Fridays 10am-Noon Tuesdays 9am-4pm (1 court 11-noon) Wednesdays 2:15pm-4pm Thursdays 10:30am-4:00pm (1 court 10:30-12:00) Fridays 11am-4:00pm

Pickleball – Absolute Beginners Ping Pong Mondays 9:45-10:30am (1 court) Monday-Friday 10am-Noon

Badminton Wednesdays 10am-11:30am (1 court)

Basketball Wednesdays 11:45-2:00pm

Weekly Activities Mondays Fridays Cranium Crunches 10:30-11:30am Cribbage 10am-Noon Jeopardy 10:30-11:15am (Nov. 4, 18) Scrabble 10:15-3pm Mah Jongg Noon-4pm Sunshine Gang 1-3pm Mexican Train Dominoes – 1:30-3:30pm Tai Chi Practice 1-2pm

Tuesdays Saturdays Sudoku 10-11am Rummikub 10am-Noon Bridge Practice 2-4pm Mah Jongg Noon-4pm Tai Chi Practice 1-3pm

Sundays Yarn Circle 1-3pm Wednesdays High Beginner Line Dancing 9:30-10:30am Canasta 10am-Noon Intermediate Line Dancing 10:30-Noon Social Bridge 12:15-3pm (drop-in) Thursdays Mah Jongg Noon-4pm Occasional Mah Jongg instruction offered at 12:30pm

Services

Blood Pressure Clinic First come, first served. Nov. 21 9:30-11:00am DHS Resources Call for Appointment On break in Nov/Dec 9:30-11:00am

Acoustic Café

is Back

Tuesday Nov. 19

7:00 – 8:30 pm

The Acoustic Cafe is a free community concert

series of newcomers and accomplished players that

takes place at Walter Reed Community Center. The

show is free and open to people of all ages. Coffee

and light refreshments will be available.

Let us know you’ll be there: (703) 228- 0955

Friday November 15, 2019 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Appetizers/Desserts, Friends and Fun!

Musical entertainment provided by Walter Reed’s own “Sunshine Gang.”

Please bring appetizers and desserts to share!

Hosted by the Walter Reed Senior Center Advisory

Committee