LEE 55+ CENTER CALENDAR

February 2020

5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207/ 703-228-0555

Monday Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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10-11 Monday Morning Meet-up (Rm. 100)

10-11 Scale Down (Rm. 201)

10-11 Computer Help by Appt. (Rm. 101)

10-12 Painting (Rm. 203) **

11-12:30 Scrabble (Rm 100)

11:30-12 FIND YOUR NEXT BOOK WITH NOVELIST

(Rm. 203)

12-3 Social Bridge (Rm. 201)

1-2:30 Traditional Hatha Yoga (Gym)**

1:30-3:30 Folk Music Sing Along (Rm. 100)

4

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym) *

11-12:15 Book Club (Rm 100)

11:30-1 Drumming Circle (Rm. 101)

11:30-12:30 RECYCLING IN ARLINGTON:

ASK AN EXPERT (Rm. 203)

12:15-1:30 Ancient Art Dance (Gym)

2:15-3 Zumba (Gym)**

5

10:30-11:30 Ageless Grace (Rm. 201)**

12-2 The Rocking Chairs (Rm. 100)

12:30–1:45 Local History Discussion Group (Rm.

201)

2-2:45 Beginner Partner Dance Lessons (Gym)

2:45-3:30 Int./Adv. Partner Dance Lessons (Gym)

2:45-4:15 Traditional Hatha Yoga (Rm. 201)**

6

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym) *

10-2 Social Bridge (Rm. 101)

11:30-3 Rubber Stamping (Rm. 100)

1-2:30pm Beading Bunch (Rm. 100)

1-3 Woodcarvers (Rm. 100)

1-3 Sudoku (Rm. 201)

1-3 LUNCH BUNCH (OFF-SITE)**

7

10-12 Walkers – Capital Crescent Trail,

MD***

10-11 Computer Help by Appt (Rm. 101)

10-12 Caroleers (Rm. 100)

12-3 Social Bridge (Rm. 201)

1-3 Just Play’n Country (Rm. 100)

1-3 Social Ballroom Dance (Gym)

10

IN-PERSON TRAVEL REGISTRATION:

Arlington Residents, 10am-noon

10-11 Monday Morning Meet-up (Rm. 100)

10-11 Scale Down (Rm. 201)

10-11 Computer Help by Appt. (Rm. 101)

10-12 Painting (Rm. 203) **

11-1 Trivial Pursuit (Rm. 100)

12-3 Social Bridge (Rm. 201)

1-2:30 Traditional Hatha Yoga (Gym)**

1:30-3PM LEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (Rm.

100)

11

TRAVEL REGISTRATION FOR OUT-OF-

COUNTY RESIDENTS—ONLINE OR

PHONE: Begins at noon

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym) *

11:15-12:30 History Roundtable (Rm. 100)

11-12:30 Writers Sessions (Rm. 201)

11:30-1 Drumming Circle (Rm. 101)

12:15-1:30 Ancient Art Dance (Gym)

1:30-3 PIE WITH THE PRESIDENTS (Rm.

100)

2:15-3 Zumba (Gym)**

12

10:30-11:30 Ageless Grace (Rm. 201)**

10:30-11:45 The Study of Words (Rm. 203)

12-2 The Rocking Chairs (Rm. 100)

2-2:45 Beginner Partner Dance Lessons (Gym)

2:45-3:30 Int./Adv. Partner Dance Lessons (Gym)

2:45-4:15 Traditional Hatha Yoga (Rm. 201)**

13

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym) *

10-2 Social Bridge (Rm. 101)

11:30-3 Rubber Stamping (Rm. 100)

1-3 Woodcarvers (Rm. 100)

1-3 Sudoku (Rm. 201)

1:30-3 IT TAKES A THIEF: THE CONTINUING

SAGA (Rm. 203)**

14

10-12 Walkers –Chinatown/City Center,

DC***

10-11 Computer Help by Appt. (Rm. 101)

10-12 Caroleers (Rm. 100)

12-3 Social Bridge (Rm. 201)

1-3 Just Play’n Country (Rm. 100)

1-3 Contra Dance (Gym)

17

THE CENTER IS CLOSED

18

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym) *

11:30-1 Drumming Circle (Rm. 101)

11:30-3 Rubber Stamp Club (Rm. 100)

12:15-1:30 Ancient Art Dance (Gym)

1:30-3 MONET AND HOMER—KINDRED

SPIRITS IN ART (Rm. 203)* (2nd SECTION)

2:15-3 Zumba (Gym)**

19

10:30-11:30 Ageless Grace (Rm. 201)**

12-2 The Rocking Chairs (Rm. 100)

1:30 – 2:30 REEL PAGE TURNERS MOVIE BOOK

CLUB (Rm. 203)

2-2:45 Beginner Partner Dance Lessons (Gym)

2:45-3:30 Int./Adv. Partner Dance Lessons (Gym)

2:45-4:15 Traditional Hatha Yoga (Rm. 201)**

20

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym) *

10-2 Social Bridge (Rm. 101)

1-2:30 Beading Bunch (Rm. 100)

1-3 Woodcarvers (Rm. 100)

1-3 Sudoku (Rm. 201)

1-3 CROCHETING 101 (Rm. 203)

21

10-12 Walkers – Alexandria, VA***

10-11 Computer Help by Appt. (Rm. 101)

10-12 Caroleers (Rm. 100)

12-3 Social Bridge (Rm. 201)

1-3 Just Play’n Country (Rm. 100)

1-3 Social Ballroom Dance (Gym)

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10-11 Monday Morning Meet-up (Rm. 100)

10-11 Scale Down (Rm. 201)

10-11 Computer Help by Appt. (Rm. 101)

10-12 Painting (Rm. 203) ** (last class)

11-1 Trivial Pursuit (Rm. 100)

12-3 Social Bridge (Rm. 201) 1-2:30 Traditional Hatha Yoga (Gym)**

25

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym)*

11:30-1 Drumming Circle (Rm. 101)

11:30- 1:30 Genealogy (Rm. 100)

12:15-1:30 Ancient Art Dance (Gym)

2:15-3 Zumba (Gym)**

26

10:30-11:30 Ageless Grace (Rm. 201)**

12-2 The Rocking Chairs (Rm. 100)

1-3:30 REEL PAGE TURNERS MOVIE BOOK CLUB

(Westover Library)

2-2:45 Beginner Partner Dance Lessons (Gym)

2:45-3:30 Int./Adv. Partner Dance Lessons (Gym

2:45-4:15 Traditional Hatha Yoga (Rm. 201)**

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10-11 Exercise Class (Gym) *

10-2 Social Bridge (Rm 101)

11:30-3 Rubber Stamping (Rm. 100)

1-3 Woodcarvers (Rm. 100)

1-3 Sudoku (Rm. 201)

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10-12 Walkers – Fletcher’s Boathouse/ C&O

Canal, DC***

10-11 Computer Help by Appt. (Rm. 101)

10-12 Caroleers (Rm. 100)

12-3 Social Bridge (Rm. 201)

1-3 Just Play’n Country (Rm. 100)

TRAVEL REGISTRATION: In-Person for Arlington Residents: Monday, Feb. 10, 10am-noon Online and Phone Registration for Arlington Residents: Begins Mon, Feb. 10 at noon. Out-of-County Residents: Online and Phone Registration: Begins Tues., Feb. 11 at noon.

* Ongoing class/program with a fee (Drop In)

** Registration for session required beforehand. See

Program Guide for fee.

***Walkers & Exercisers have a punch card available

--WALKERS: Call 703-228-4771 the day before to sign up.

HOUSEKEEPING NOTES

ATTENDING PROGRAMS

Please let us know you’re coming.

Even when programs are free, we ask that you

call ahead to say you plan to attend. Sometimes

a presentation is canceled due to low

enrollments or instructor illness and we will

phone to save you a trip if that happens.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURE:

Please remember to bring your blue Department

of Parks and Recreation swipe pass when you

come to Lee 55+ Center and check in at the front

desk. If you need a new one, we are happy to

obtain one for you. Please note that this applies

to ALL PARTICIPANTS who attend or participate

in any programs at Lee.

INFORMATION VIA EMAIL?

If you would like to receive this newsletter or

additional information regarding programs you

are particularly interested in, please send an

email request note to sbudoff@arlingtonva.us.

Let us know which programs you would like to

receive electronic correspondence about.

FRIDAY WALKING PRGRAM

Punch pass card for $60 available. It includes 15

walks. Pre-registration required. Call 703-228-

4771 by Thursday (before the walk) at 4pm.

LEE WALKERS

Feb. 7 Capital Crescent Trail, Md

Feb. 14 Chinatown/City Center, DC

Feb. 21 Alexandria, VA

Feb. 28 Fletcher’s Boathouse/C&O Canal, DC

Music

• Just Playin’ Country -- Every Friday

• The Rocking Chairs – Wednesdays

• Caroleers -- Fridays

• Folk Music Sing-Along -- 1st Monday

• Drumming Circle, Tuesdays

Cards

• Bridge - Monday, Thursday & Friday

Dance

• Partner Dance Lessons - Wednesdays

• Social Ballroom Dance - 1st & 3rd Friday

• Contra Dance – 2nd Friday

• Ancient Art Movement Dance -- Tuesdays

• Intermediate Line Dance - Thursdays

Arts

• Painting -- Mondays**

• Rubber Stamp Club -- Workshop, 3rd

Tuesday

• Woodcarvers – Thursdays

• Beading – Select Thursdays

Health

• Scale Down -- Mondays

• Ageless Grace – Wednesdays**

• Exercise Class - Tuesday & Thursday*

• Yoga - Monday & Wednesday**

• Zumba -- Tuesdays**

• Walking – Fridays ***

Other

• Computer Training – Mondays and

Fridays, by appointment

• Monday Morning Meet-up (formerly Lee

Coffee Klatch) – Mondays

• Trivial Pursuit – 2nd & 4th Monday

• Scrabble – 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday

• Genealogy -- 4th Tuesday

• Sudoku – Thursdays

Special Programs

FIND YOUR NEXT BOOK WITH NOVELIST Ever get stumped choosing your next read? Westover Librarian Peg Owen will be presenting an overview of NoveList, one of the many digital resources available to Arlington Public Library card holders. NoveList is an invaluable tool you can access for free with your library card to help you find your next favorite book. Join Peg to learn the basics of how to use Novelist. Mon., Feb. 3, 11:30am-noon Lee, 703-228-0555

RECYCLING IN ARLINGTON COUNTY: ASK AN EXPERT An outreach specialist from the Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau will speak about recycling procedures in Arlington County and then will field your questions. Feel free to bring specific items you have questions about. Tues., Feb. 4, 11:30am-12:30pm Lee, 703-228-0555

PIE WITH THE PRESIDENTS Join us for a lighthearted but reverential salute to our nation’s presidents, complete with Presidents’ Day-themed games, trivia and snacks, including cherry pie in honor of George Washington. The event is free, but pre-registration by Friday, January 31 is required. Tues., Feb. 11, 1:30-3pm Lee, 703-228-0555

IT TAKES A THIEF: THE CONTINUING SAGA Art historian Joan Hart will present an update on the never-ending saga of stolen art. She will discuss the status of the Isabella Stewart Gardner heist and whether authorities are any closer to locating the priceless Vermeer and other works, taken almost 30 years ago. She will also cover how the Van Gogh Museum finally recovered two treasured works by the iconic artist that were missing since 2002. The fate of the Gurlitt Collection, some 1,500 major art works looted by the Nazis in WWII, will also be the subject of this presentation. Thurs., Feb. 13, 1:30-3pm

Lee, 703-228-0555

CROCHETING 101 If you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet, but never had the chance, this class is for you! Myrna Manolis, crafter extraordinaire, will teach a basic introductory class on crocheting. Please bring a size J or K crochet hook. Yarn will be provided. CLASS IS FULL. Thurs., Feb. 20, 1-3pm Lee, 703-228-0555

Regular Monthly Programs

LEE BOOK CLUB

February’s book is Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

by Rachel Joyce

First Tuesday: Tuesday, Feb 4, 11am-12:15pm

LOCAL HISTORY DISCUSSION:

February we’ll discuss the History and Development of Storm Drainage. Wednesday, Feb 5, 12:30am -1:45pm

HISTORY ROUNDTABLE

In February, we’ll discuss Historical Impact of

American’s Founding Fathers.

Tuesday, Feb 11, 11:15am-12:30pm

STUDY OF WORDS

Meets second Wednesday. Wednesday, Feb 12,

10:30-11:45am

WRITERS SESSIONS

Meets second Tuesday. Tuesday, Feb 11, 11am-

12:30pm

RECYCLING IN ARLINGTON: ASK AN EXPERT

Tues., Feb. 4, 11:30am-12:30pm

You’ve got recycling questions? We’ve got answers! An outreach specialist from the Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau will field your questions. Feel free to bring specific items you would like to ask about.

MARCH PREVIEW: Save the Date:

• Potatoes!—March 10

• Springtime Quilling—March 11;

• The Belmont-Paul House: Epicenter of the Struggle for Women’s Rights—March 12,

• St. Patrick’s Day Celebration—March 13

• Low Vision Tips and Tricks—March 16

• Secrets of the U.S. Secret Service—March 31