LEE SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR

OCTOBER 2019

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

Monday Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym)*

11:15-12:30 Lee Book Club (Rm. 100)

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

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

2:15-3 Zumba (Gym)**

2

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

12-2pm 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)**

3

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym)*

10-2 Social Bridge (Rm. 101)

11:30-12:30 Ride-Sharing Options for Seniors

(Rm. 203)

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

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

1-3 Woodcarvers (Rm. 100)

1-3 Sudoku (Rm. 201)

1:30-3 Intermediate Line Dance (Gym)

1-3PM LEE LUNCH BUNCH

4

10-12 Walkers – Air Force/Pentagon

Memorials, Arlington***

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)

7

10-11 Lee Coffee Klatch (Rm. 100)

10-11 Scale Down (Rm. 201)

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

10-12 Painting (Rm. 203) **

11-1 Scrabble (Rm. 100)

11:15-1:15 Just Play’n Country (Rm 100)

12-3 Social Bridge (Rm. 201 )

12-1:15 Lee Poets Society (Rm. 203)

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

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

8

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym)*

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

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

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

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

2:15-3 Zumba (Gym)**

9

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)**

10

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 Manet and Modern Beauty (Rm. 203)

1:30-3 Intermediate Line Dance (Gym)

11

10-12 Walkers – Wildwood Trail, Vienna***

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)

THE CENTER IS OPEN ON COLUMBUS DAY 14

IN-PERSON TRAVEL REGISTRATION FOR

ARLINGTON RESIDENTS, 10am-noon

10-11 Lee Coffee Klatch (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)**

1:30-3 Lee/Madison Advisory Committee (Rm. 100)

15

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)

2:15-3 Zumba (Gym)**

16

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

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)**

17

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym) *

10-2 Social Bridge (Rm. 101)

11:30-12:30 How the Library Can Help You

(Rm. 203)

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

1-3 Woodcarvers (Rm. 100)

1-3 Sudoku (Rm. 201)

1:30-3 Intermediate Line Dance (Gym)

18

10-12 Walkers – Woodrow Wilson Bridge,

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)

21

10-11 Lee Coffee Klatch (Rm. 100)

10-11 Scale Down (Rm. 201)

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

10-12 Painting (Rm. 203) **

11-1 Scrabble (Rm. 100)

11:15-1:15 Just Play’n Country (Rm 100)

12-3 Social Bridge (Rm. 201)

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

22

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym)*

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

11:30-1 Genealogy 101 (Rm. 100)

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

1:30-3 Pumpkin Decorating (Rm. 100)

2:15-3 Zumba (Gym) **

23

NO AGELESS GRACE

12-2 The Rocking Chairs (Rm.100)

1:30-2:30 Reel Page Turners Movie/Book Club

(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)**

24

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 Intermediate Line Dance (Gym)

25

10-12 Walkers Lyon Park/Columbia Gardens

Cemetery, Arlington***

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)

28

10-11 Lee Coffee Klatch (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)**

29

10-11 Exercise Class (Gym)*

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

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

1-2 Where Does It Go? (Rm. 203)

2:15-3 Zumba (Gym) ** (last class)

30

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

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)**

31

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 Intermediate Line Dance (Gym)

TRAVEL REGISTRATION: In-Person: Arlington Residents: Mon., Oct. 14, 10am-noon Non-Residents: Tues., Oct. 15, starting at noon (Phone & Online)

* 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 Senior 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.

Music

• Just Playin’ Country -- 1st ,3rd & 5th

Monday and 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 -- as scheduled

• Lee Coffee Klatch – Mondays

• Trivial Pursuit – 2nd & 4th Monday

• Scrabble – 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday

• Genealogy -- 4th Tuesday

• Sudoku – Thursdays

Special Programs

RIDE-SHARING OPTIONS FOR SENIORS

Thurs., Oct. 3, 11:30am-12:30pm

Safe and reliable transportation is key to maintaining

independence. Learn the basics of using modern

technology to take advantage of ride-sharing services

to get to medical appointments, social engagements,

visit family and friends and run errands. Presented by

Brett Sanders of Assisting Hands Home Care.

MANET AND MODERN BEAUTY

Thurs., Oct. 10, 1:30-3pm

$6/1 session, #920095-23

This will be an Introduction to the artist’s late creative

period from the 1870’s to his death in 1883. Manet’s

painting was inspired by the rich palette and

luminous light of his French Impressionist

contemporaries Monet, Renoir and Degas. Presented

by art historian Joan Hart.

HOW THE LIBRARY CAN HELP YOU

Thurs., Oct. 17, 11:30am-12:30pm

Like the 55+ Senior Centers, the Arlington County

Public Library system is a great resource to

supplement the wonderful programs available at Lee.

Learn about the interesting events that take place at

Westover Library. Presented by Westover Library

Associate Peg Owen.

PUMPKIN DECORATING

Tues., Oct. 22, 1:30-3pm

Get ready for Halloween with pumpkin carving and

painting. Work individually or in teams of 2 or 3

people. Fellow participants can vote for the best

creations. Pumpkins will be displayed for all to

admire.

WHERE DOES IT GO?

Tues., Oct. 29, 1-2pm

What happens to your recyclable plastic, paper and

cardboard once the truck takes them away? Attend a

virtual tour of a local recycling plant to find out. Learn

about some surprising things that are made from

recycled materials. Facilitated by center staff.

LEE POET SOCIETY

Mon., Oct. 7, 12-1:15pm

If you love poetry, join us for a discussion of selected

poems. There will also be an opportunity to develop

original works. Led by volunteer Carl Gold. Make an

afternoon of it and stay for the sing-along that

follows. Meets first Mondays.

Regular Monthly Programs

LEE BOOK CLUB

October’s book is A Confederacy of Dunces by John

Kennedy Toole. First Tuesday. Tuesday, Oct. 1,

11:15am-12:30pm.

LOCAL HISTORY DISCUSSION GROUP The topic for September will be a review of the Center for Local History’s photo collection on Flikr. First Wednesday. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 12:30-1:45pm.

HISTORY ROUNDTABLE

In October, we’ll discuss The Impact of Historical

Concepts No Longer Believed. Tuesday, October 8.

11:15am-12:30pm.

STUDY OF WORDS

Meets second Wednesday. Wednesday, October 9,

10:30-1145am.

WRITERS SESSIONS

Meets second Tuesday. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11am-

12:30pm.

EXPLORING THE U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN Pre-visit at Lee: Thurs., Nov. 7 Museum Visit: Thurs., Nov. 14 Post-Visit at Lee: Friday, Nov. 15

Chantal Ochoa, a graduate student in the George Washington University Museum Education master’s program and a certified naturalist, will escort you to the U.S. Botanic Garden to explore their beautiful butterfly garden and regional garden. The program has three sessions, featuring lively discussions and related activities before and after a guided tour of exhibits at the Garden. You will learn about the connection between native plants and pollinators and their importance in agricultural production and the overall health of our ecosystem. Attendance at all three sessions is recommended, but not required.

PUMPKIN DECORATING Get ready for Halloween with pumpkin

carving and painting. Work individually or in

teams of 2 or 3 people. Fellow participants

can vote for the best creations. Pumpkins will

be displayed for all to admire.