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WALTER REED WALKERS, weekly program. Travel by van to Mount Vernon in Alexandria. 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. $2.50. Registration required. 703-228-0955.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. $24 annually. 703-228-4403.

SENIORS LINE DANCING, taught by Pinky O'Neil. Noon, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. $3.50. 703-228-0555.

SENIORS TAI CHI, all levels. 1:45 p.m. Mondays, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5722.

CANCER WORKSHOP, grooming techniques during cancer treatment, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. 2-4 p.m., Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. Registration required. 703-558-5555.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP, meets weekly to share opinions and information. Free, including child care. For time and location, call 703-237-0881.

SENIORS TAI CHI, all levels. 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5285.

SENIORS YOGA CLASSES,10 a.m. Tuesdays, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. $3.50. Registration required. 703-228-4403.

SENIORS VOLLEYBALL, practice, 1:30 p.m.; games, 2 p.m. Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-4745.

EARLY-STAGE BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, facilitated by an oncology social worker. 5-6:30 p.m., Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-558-5555.

"LYMPHEDEMA AWARENESS," causes and treatment discussed by specialists. 7-8 p.m., Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. Registration required. 703-558-0911.

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SENIORS WALKING CLUB, weekly exercise program. Travel by van to the District and walk along the Anacostia River. 9:30 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. $3. 703-228-4403.

GENTLE YOGA, for cancer patients and survivors. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. 6-7 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital, 4320 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. Free. Registration required. 703-776-2841 or http://www.lifewithcancer.org.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Free. 703-299-5788.

-- Compiled by RIA MANGLAPUS

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