It's Time for the Annual Outcome Questionnaire!
Don't forget to fill out your 2026 outcome questionnaire! The questionnaire will only take a few minutes of your time and will be a huge help to us as we plan future programs.
Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera or click here to fill out the questionnaire.
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Wednesday, December 24: Centers close at 1 p.m.
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Thursday, December 25: Centers closed all day
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Friday, December 26: Centers closed all day
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Wednesday, December 31: Centers close at 5 p.m.
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Thursday, January 1: Centers closed all day
Check with your 55+ center director for specific program schedules.
Enjoy a delicious catered lunch from McNamara’s Pub and Restaurant along with music, dancing, a photobooth and a champagne toast as we ring in the new year in style! Click here for more information. Registration closes on December 17, so sign up now while spaces last! Register: #912899-04
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Wed., Dec. 10, 5-6:15 p.m. at Arlington Mill
Join us for a casual and fun dinner party with great company and conversation! Bring your own dinner, but drinks and dessert will be provided. It’s the perfect way to get to know your neighbors and enjoy a relaxed, friendly evening together. Register: #912801-06
Join us for a joyful intergenerational gathering where teens and adults 55+ come together to celebrate the holiday season with classic Bingo fun! Share laughter, stories and a little friendly competition as we bridge generations and build community—one Bingo at a time. Prizes, holiday treats and great company await! Register: #912600-02
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Volunteer Opportunities at Aurora Hills
Volunteers are needed to support the front desk at Aurora Hills on Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A volunteer leader is also needed for the French Conversation group on Mondays, 1-2 p.m.
For more information or to find out about more volunteer opportunities with the 55+ Program, email 55plus@arlingtonva.us or click here to fill out a volunteer interest form.
Join 55+ Center Director Mona Farah for an intergenerational event that brings together older adults and teens for a fun walking challenge. Walk laps around the gym and stop at stations along the way to complete challenges like stretching, solving puzzles and more. The first to finish wins a prize! Open to teens ages 11-17 and adults ages 55 and over: no 55+ Pass required. Register: #912106-13
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Thurs., Dec. 18, 1-2 p.m. Virtual
Looking to practice your Spanish in a fun and supportive environment? Join Lubber Run 55+ Center Director and fluent Spanish speaker Ashley Gomez for a series of classes open to all experience levels. Sessions focus on building everyday vocabulary, practicing conversational phrases and exploring Spanish-speaking cultures in a relaxed, welcoming space. Register: #912650-02
Third Act Dance Ensemble
Wednesdays, Dec. 10-March 4, 1:30-3 p.m. at Walter Reed
Cost: $99
Love to dance? Third Act meets weekly to learn an original piece of choreography, rehearse it, and showcase it for the community. Everyone is encouraged to attend, from those new to dance to those who began dancing as children. The only requirement is a love of movement and a willingness to perform. Instructor: Reena Sarai. Register: #912802-01
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Fri., Dec. 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Lubber Run
Join Lubber Run’s 55+ Center Director Ashley Gomez for open office hours, where you can share your ideas, ask questions and discuss programs. This is a great opportunity to connect directly and have your voice heard in shaping the center’s offerings. Stop by and let Ashley know what matters most to you! Register: #912801-10
Spaces Still Available on December Trips!
Enjoy local adventures in the company of new friends with the 55+ travel program. Spaces are still available, so now is your chance to give it a try! Sign up today while spaces last. See page 49 of the 55+ Guide for more information.
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Nutcracker at Hylton Performing Arts Center: Wed., Dec. 17, Manassas, VA. Cost: $97, Arlington County; $111, out-of-county. This beloved holiday tradition features the dazzling dancers of Manassas Ballet Theatre and live music performed by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra. Register: #902512-08
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International Gem and Jewelry Show: Fri., Dec. 19, Chantilly, VA. Cost: $21, Arlington County; $24, out-of-county. Shop directly from wholesalers, manufacturers and designers. With a wide variety of vendors, there’s something for everyone. Register: #902512-09
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