Celebrating Black History Month
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Black Women Fight for Civil Rights: Wed., Feb. 4, 1-2 p.m. at Aurora Hills. Register: #912400-10. Explore the powerful role of Black women in the Civil Rights Movement, presented by 55+ Center Director Emily Ingram.
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The Civil Rights Movement: Thurs., Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m. at Walter Reed. Register: #912400-11. 55+ Operations Supervisor Cory Cox will present on some of the people and events during the Civil Rights Movement that changed the country as we know it.
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Queen City: A Community Displaced: Thurs., Feb. 12, 3-4 p.m. Virtual. Register: #912400-12. Join Scott Taylor, president of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, to learn about the once-thriving Black neighborhood of Queen City that was displaced by the construction of the Pentagon.
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Black History Month Luncheon: Fri., Feb. 13, 1-3 p.m. at Arlington Mill. Register: #912400-13. Dr. Scott Taylor, president of the Arlington Black Heritage Museum, will be the keynote speaker at this luncheon honoring the rich history, culture and contributions of the Black community.
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Arlington's Halls Hill: Thurs., Feb. 19, 2-3 p.m. at Langston-Brown. Register: #912400-14. Saundra Green, a lifelong resident of Halls Hill, will recap the history of one of the first historically Black neighborhoods in Arlington and her experiences living there.
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Your Input Matters!
Don’t forget to fill out your annual outcome questionnaire! Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera or visit this link.
Your responses help us improve programs, so please let us know how we’re doing! The questionnaire will only take a few minutes of your time and will be a huge help to us as we plan future programs. We open a new survey every July.
Questions? Contact 55Plus@arlingtonva.us
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55+ Centers will be closed on Monday, February 16
for Presidents' Day
Volunteers Needed for 55+ Programs!
Consider volunteering at your local 55+ center! Volunteers are an essential part of keeping our programs running, and your help would be greatly appreciated.
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Aurora Hills is still in need of volunteers to monitor the front desk, lead walking groups, and lead the French Conversation group. If you're interested in volunteering, contact Emily Ingram at eingram@arlingtonva.us
New 55+ Guide Coming Soon!
The Spring edition of the 55+ Guide will be delivered in a special eNews message on Tuesday, February 10, so keep an eye on your inbox!
Registration for spring programs will open on Tuesday, February 17 for Arlington County residents and Thursday, February 19 for non-Arlington County residents.
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Thank You to All Who Joined Us
Online Last Week!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for virtual programs last week! 477 people were able to attend the 16 online presentations held while 55+ Centers were closed or operating on revised schedules, and it was wonderful to connect with you all while staying safe and warm at home.
The Office of 55+ Programs always does our best to adapt to changing circumstances and make programs accessible to all. As part of that effort, we regularly post recordings of programs online on the 55+ YouTube channel. There are art classes, cooking demonstrations, educational presentations, exercise classes, musical performances and much more available online: click here to start exploring!
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Thurs., Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m. at Arlington Mill
Celebrate Valentine’s season by connecting with others in a fun, meaningful way! Join Ashley Blowe, prevention and training specialist from Project PEACE, for an engaging in-person mixer that promotes healthy relationships—both platonic and romantic. Through speed friending rounds, icebreakers and resource sharing, participants will explore communication, boundaries and emotional wellness. Register: #912899-06
Thurs., Feb. 12, 1:30-3 p.m. at Lubber Run. Cost: $20
Learn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils, and then create shapes such as flowers, butterflies, animals and abstract shapes to embellish note cards. Supplies will be provided. Register: #912310-06
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Support the Arlington Mill 55+ Advisory Committee with an afternoon of food, film and community! Enjoy an appetizer as you arrive, followed by a screening of the feel-good film Chef (2014) (R). We’ll take a break for lunch, then finish the film and wrap up with dessert and a fun group discussion. Once you have registered, please remember to pay the $15 admission fee by visiting the Alliance website before the event. Register: #912804-14
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Do you believe everything you see online? There are plenty of sensationalized headlines, misleading stories and even complete falsehoods circulating on the Internet, making it hard for even the most discerning reader to sort fact from fiction. AARP volunteer Larry Lipman will equip you with valuable tools and resources to help you stay safe online. Register: #912400-08
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Save the Date for the Community Engagement Forum on Aging Issues
Monday, March 16, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Lubber Run
This event, sponsored by the Arlington County Department of Human Services, will help you discover resources to empower you with safe, dependable and accessible transportation. Learn about transportation options, connect with transit providers, explore accessibility resources and share your experiences to help improve local transportation options.
Questions? Email arlaaa@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-1700. Visit the website to find out more.
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