Thursday, July 10, 2008

Thursday 10

SENIORS INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING, taught by Isabelle Nguyen. 10 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., Arlington. $3.50. 703-228-4745.

SENIORS LUPUS AND AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS, discussed by nurse Aleena Trueheart. 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5321.

SENIORS SUMMER VOLLEYBALL, all levels. 2 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-6300.

CANCER PROGRAM, author Bruce Lugn discusses "Cancer and the Spouse: Being a Caregiver." 7-8 p.m., Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, community classroom, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free, registration required. 703-558-0910.

Friday 11

AURORA HILLS WALKING GROUP, for seniors, fast-paced walk in the neighborhood. 9 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5722.

LEE WALKERS, seniors group. Travel by van for a walk along the C&O Canal in Maryland. 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. $2.50; registration required. 703-228-0555.

SENIORS SAFETY PROGRAM, Arlington County Fire Department representatives discuss how to prevent injuries. 10 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5321.

Monday 14

SENIORS ICE SKATING, skates included. 7-8:30 a.m. Mondays, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. $1. 703-228-4745.

SENIORS EXERCISE,45-minute cardio and strength workout taught by Dana Lawrence. 8:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Seven sessions, $24.50; registration required. 703-228-0955.

DROP-IN SEATED EXERCISE CLASS, for seniors, taught by Linda Bell. 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and July 18, Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. $3.50; registration required. 703-228-4745.

WALTER REED WALKERS, weekly program. Travel by van for a walk in Bluemont Park in Arlington. 9:30 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. $2.50; registration required. 703-228-0955.

MEDICARE, MEDICAID, MEDICATION UPDATES, by Martha Trunk of Arlington Agency on Aging. One-on-one counseling available by appointment, 10 a.m. Monday, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy.; or 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-0555.

SENIORS FULL FITNESS EXERCISE, immediate and advance classes taught by Andrea Baumann. 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and July 18, Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., Arlington. Each session, $3.50. 703-228-4745.

TAI CHI WORKSHOP, Maiky Tran teaches classes for cancer patients. 7-8 p.m. Mondays, through Aug. 11, Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-558-0908.

Tuesday 15

SENIORS PILATES CLASSES, beginners and intermediates classes taught by Dana Lawrence. 9:15 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Fourteen sessions, $42; registration required. 703-228-5285.

SENIORS MODERN EXERCISE CLASS, low-impact aerobics, dance and strength training taught by Irena Woodruff. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and July 17, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. 16 sessions, $56; registration required. 703-228-5722.

BEGINNERS DROP-IN FITNESS EXERCISE, for seniors, taught by Andrea Baumann. 10 a.m. Tuesday and July 17, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. $3.50. 703-228-0555.

SENIORS BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL, tennis with a short net. Instructions and play, equipment provided. 1 p.m. Tuesday and July 17, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-0955.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, share stories about surviving. 5:30-7 p.m., Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-558-5555.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, family support group, sponsored by the Arc of Northern Virginia. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Free. 703-338-8890.

Wednesday 16

SENIORS WALKING CLUB, weekly exercise program. Travel by van to Vienna for a walk in Nottoway Park. 9:30 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. $3. 703-228-4403.

SENIORS HEARING LOSS, support group. 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. Free. 703-228-0555.

HEALING THROUGH ART, cancer support group, facilitated by an art therapist. 7-8 p.m., Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-558-5555.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 7 p.m., Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. $24 annually. 703-299-5788.

-- Compiled by RIA MANGLAPUS

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