Aurora Hills 55+ Senior Center June 2016

ARLINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

OFFICE OF SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS

735 S. 18TH ST. ARLINGTON, VA 22202

(703) 228-5722 http://parks.arlingtonva.us

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

10am - 3pm, (Tuesday/Thursday as scheduled)

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 suffi-

cient 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 enroll-ment 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.

Aurora Hills Advisory Committee Chair: Marge Corletti Vice Chair: Sara Kelly

Corresponding Secretary: Benece Leavitt Treasurer: Cathy Duthie Recording Secretary: Mily Chung

Members: Fran DeLuca, Shirley Darby, David Litman

Next Advisory Committee Meeting: Monday, June 6, 11:30am Meetings take place on the 1st Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted) and are open to the public

but please notify staff in advance if you wish to attend.

All seniors participating in Arlington County senior center

activities must be registered with the Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) and your 55+

Pass must be current.

PLEASE REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME FOR PROGRAMS

AND CLASSES.

Poker:

Mondays, 10am – noon

Mah Jongg:

Mondays, noon – 2:30pm

Social/Foursome Bridge:

Wednesdays, 10:00am – 1:30pm

Duplicate Bridge:

Wednesdays, 10:00am – 1:30pm

call for details.

Cost: $5 to play.

Yarn Crafters:

Mondays, 10am – 1 pm

Items are made for local charities.

Please bring your needles or hooks with

you. Patterns and yarn are supplied.

Arlington County is committed to providing open and accessible programs. We can provide reasonable modifications for people with disabilities upon request. Call 703-228-5722 to speak with senior

center staff or TTY 711.

Gentle Hatha Yoga Classes:

Mondays, May 16 – June 27

10-11am $30/6 sessions (#911605-41)

Wednesdays, May 18 – June 29

10-11am $28/7 sessions (#911605-42)

* Need to register ahead *

Cardio Tone Exercise Classes:

Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:30am

Thursdays, 11:00am – noon

$60/15 sessions

Tai Chi Practice:

Mondays, 2:00 -– 3:00pm

Participant self-lead. Free.

“Fast Forwards” Walkers

Fridays, 8:00 – 9:30am

Volunteer-lead. Free.

Occasional Metro Fees.

“Hills’ Belles” Line Dancing:

Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00am

Instructor: Barbara Allen, Certified

Stay Active at Aurora Hills Socialize at Aurora Hills

June Programs and Events at Aurora Hills

Learn Mac, iPad, and iPhone Basics

Fri., June 3 and June 17, 10:30AM – 12:45PM

Whether you’ve just gotten a new device or want to better operate the one

you have, this program will help you learn a little about how to use your

Apple products including Mac computers, iPad and iPhone. Lowell

Nelson, volunteer and experienced Apple user, will answer your questions

in this one-on-one session. By appointment only, sessions are 45 minutes.

Ice Cream Social

Friday, June 10, 1:00 – 2:00PM

Join us for a fun afternoon of ice cream and entertainment from Just Play’n

Country. This will be a time to celebrate together and enjoy the summer

weather. This event is sponsored by the Aurora Hills Advisory Committee.

Please register by Wednesday, June 8.

Joan Hart: American Impressionist William Merritt Chase

Mon., June 13, 1:00 – 2:45PM

Cost: $6 (need to register ahead, #911605-88)

Summer is the perfect season for the Phillips Collection to showcase some 60 works of art

by one of the America’s leading artists, William Merritt Chase. Often categorized as an

American Impressionist, Chase captured, like his French contemporaries Monet and Renoir,

the world around him in both portraits and landscapes, full of color and light. Among his

favorite subjects were his wife and several daughters whether at his luxurious studio in

New York City or his summer home on the seaside at Southampton, Long Island. Chase

was also a famous teacher, influencing a generation of American artists including Georgia

O’Keeffe. This program will take you on a tour of this exhibition (organized to

commemorate the 100th anniversary of his death), offering an overall view of Chase’s

paintings and pastels, which often rivaled the French impressionists in their beauty and

vitality.

June Programs and Events at Aurora Hills

The Plays the Thing

Fri., June 3 and June 17, 1:30 – 2:30PM

We often forget that the experience of reading a play is meant to be both

enjoyable and rewarding. Join Michael Heinlein, a Yale theatre graduate and

theatre educator, in the reading of some of the great plays of the Modern

Drama; works by Ibsen, Shaw and Chekhov—works that engaged their

times and which continue to shape our own. Won’t you join me, then, to find

out what happens next in the lively adventure of the drama

Movie: The Big Short (R)

Fri., June 17, 12:30 – 2:30PM When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused

to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their

bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking

where they must question everyone and everything. Starring: Christian Bale,

Brad Pitt, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, movie released in 2015.

Brown Bag Bingo

Fri., June 24, 12:30 – 1:30PM

Come and join us for BINGO and Lunch! Bring your own lunch and an item

you with you would like to donate to the prize table.

Comedy Club

Wed., June 29, 11:30AM – 12:30PM

Relive the bygone days of classic comedy! Enjoy video and audio

selections of The Honeymooners, I Love Lucy, Sid Caesar, Milton Berle,

Bill Dana and Bob and Ray, Andy Griffith – just to name a few! Laugh

together and share your own funny stories with our very own Mike

Bloom, comedy book author and former Disney writer.

Become a 55+ Member or Renew Your Membership 55+ GOLD Pass gives you all the benefits of the regular pass plus access to all of the

County’s fitness equipment any time a fitness facility is open.

Please call 703-228-5722 for more information.

55+ Pass 55+ Gold Pass

Arlington County resident $20 $60

Arlington County household $30 $90

Non-Arlington County resident $45 $90

Non-Arlington County household $65 $135

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Take a Taxi - Senior Adult Transportation (SCAT) is Arlington’s senior center transportation service for all residents 55+. Through SCAT, you can take pre-arranged taxicabs to and from senior adult program locations for $2.50 each way. For an application call 703-892-8747.

For people age 60 and older who live in the nearby Arlington neighborhoods, transportation to our lunch program may be available. Registration and paperwork would need to be completed before service is provided. Please see senior center staff or call the center: 703-228-5722.

55+ TRAVEL

The Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) offers through their 55+ Travel Office trips throughout the year.

To sign-up for a trip please visit

https://registration.arlingtonva.us

or call 703-228-4748.

More information can be found in the 55+ Guide.

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”), call 703-228-4744, or speak to senior center staff.

News You Can Use...

We are looking for involved members to join our Senior Advisory Committee!

We meet once a month and discuss issues relating to Aurora Hills Senior Center.

Please call 703-228-5722 if you are interested.

Registration for fee-based programs:

Online: Go to https://registration.arlingtonva.us

By phone: Call 703-228-4747

In person: Stop by any Arlington County Senior Center

By mail: Send check, payable to Treasurer, Arlington County to Registration Office, 3700 S. Four

Mile Run, Arlington VA 22206

Let us know if you have questions about the refund process for fee-based classes.

Arlington County no longer accepts American Express as payment for classes.

Volunteer Opportunities available!

Do you have a skill, talent or hobby you would like to share? Contact staff at

703-228-5722 in order to share your gifts with the Aurora Hills 55+ Community!

Currently seeking: Front Desk Greeters

If you are interested in volunteering in a capacity that is not listed, please let us know!

You have Ideas… We Need Them!

Have an idea for a program? Then let us know: call 703-228-5722 with a topic you would like to know more about or a subject that intrigues you. We can’t make promises, but we can do our best to find a lecturer or group leader.

Get Involved at Aurora Hills: