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ARLINGTON MILL55+ Senior CenterOffice of Senior Adult Programs | parks.arlingtonva.us

In this Issue:Center Information, Pg. 2Social Events, Pg. 3Center Calendar, Pg. 4 & 5Pickleball Mixer, Pg. 6How to Find Us, Pg. 8

July 2018

The MillArlington Mill Senior Center’s Premier Monthly Newsletter

Welcome!Thank you for picking up Arlington Mill Senior Center’s monthly newsletter. You are encouraged to flip through the pages and explore the abundance of activities and services offered here at ‘The Mill’ for adults age 55 and better. Be sure to check out the center calendar, and please call ahead if you plan on attending. If you have any questions about the programs listed, we are just a phone call away.

Stop by our Senior Room! Room 205 is space dedicated to seniors. Whether you just want to grab a cup of coffee in the morning, or need a quiet space to relax in the afternoon (see 55+ open hours), you’re always welcome here.

Meet our staff:

Nick Englund, Center DirectorDuring the day, Nick is happy to answer any and all questions about 55+ Programs. In his free time, Nick likes photography and nature.

Emma Valencia, Program Coordinator

Emma’s years of experience and compassion for people makes her the go-to person, especially if you want to

find out more information about the congregate meal program. In her free

time, Emma loves to make jewelry.

Beatriz Izcue, Recreation AssistantYou’ll immediately recognize Beatriz by her warm welcome and cheerful personality, and she’s always happy to help with program needs. In her free time, Beatriz loves to cook and spend time with family.


Call us at: (703) 228-7369Please leave a message with your name and number and a staff person will return your call within 24 business hours.

Email us at: [email protected] are happy to respond to requests via email with any questions, comments, or registration.

Find us online at: parks.arlingtonva.usAccess the 55+ Guide, center information, and more by visiting our Website > Programs > 55 and Over

Address:909 S. Dinwiddie Street

Arlington, VA 22204

Center Hours:Monday - Friday 9am-3pmNights and weekends as scheduled

Participants in Arlington County Senior Activities must be registered with the Office of Senior Adult Programs and hold a cur-rent 55+ Pass. Please register ahead of time for all programs and classes. For more information about registration, see page 8

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PickleballNews & Notes

Starting June, we will be entering into summer hours. This means that hours for Wednesday and Friday will start at 11am, instead of the usual 10:30. Two courts will continue to be offered during the times listed below:

*Reminder*Two courts will be made available during the designated times when there is enough players to fill the courts. This is subject to change at any time based on availability and facility needs.

Pickleball Court Schedule:Monday: 12:30-3pmTuesday: 12:30-3pm

Wednesday: 11am-3pmThursday: 12:30-3pm

Friday: 11am-3pm

ON THE COVER: Join Origami and Kirigami artist Yoshi Hazen on Friday, July 27, 10am-noon for a unique and interactive pro-gram on the art of cutting paper.

No Answer? If you’re calling in to register for a program, there is an occasional chance you will not get a live person. Luckily, Arlington Mill Senior Center is diligent about checking voice mail! Please leave your name, phone number, and the program in which you are interested in registering for. If you prefer a call back, you may also specify. Thanks for your continued support!

Heads up! All senior centers are closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal operat-ing hours on Thursday, July 5.

The Arlington Mill Senior Advisory Committee, in conjunction with participants from the Social 60+ Cafe and other dedicated volunteers, are hard at work developing a new community gar-den space at the Community Center. The plan is to develop a container garden to beautify the otherwise concrete courtyard space on the Plaza Level of Arlington Mill Community Center.The Committee is looking for interested individuals to assist with the development and/or maintenance of the garden. If you are interested, please call the main center line at 703-228-7369 to get involved!

Love movies? Arlington Mill is looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with its vibrant Movies & Critics program. Volunteers would assist in choosing movies, leading critical discussions, and writing a review to submit to this publication. If interested, please call Nick at 703-228-7369.

There are so many great places to walk around Arlington Mill Senior Center, join a group of like-minded seniors to explore the great areas. Arlington Mill is adding a new walking group known as the ‘Arlington Mill Trekkers’ The group will meet every Thurs-day at 9am in the Arlington Mill Plaza, then walk from there to various locations in and around the neighborhood. For more in-formation please call ahead: 703-228-7369.

CENTER HIGHLIGHTS

Arlington MillTrekkers

Monday Tuesday Wednesday29:00-12:00 Table Games RM2059:00-10:00 Welcome Pickleball’rs GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM13211:45-1:00 Spanish Conversation RM41312:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

39:00-11:00 Computer Help (by appt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM10:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20512:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM

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County HolidayCenter Closed

99:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-12:00 Travel Sign-up RM2179:00-10:00 Welcome Pickleball’rs GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM13211:45-1:00 Spanish Conversation RM41312:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

109:00-11:00 Computer Help (by appt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM10:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20510:30-12:00 Advisory Committee RM52712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM

Social 60+ Cafe Trip Day*

1110:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52710:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40411:00-12:00 Bingo* RM41111:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM6:30-8:00 Snapchat & Instagram RM527

168:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM527 9:00-12:00 Table Games RM2059:00-10:00 Welcome Pickleball’rs GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM13210:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM52711:25-12:15 Stretching* RM527 11:45-1:00 Spanish Conversation RM41312:30-1:30 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM52712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM5273:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

179:00-11:00 Computer Help (by appt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM12:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

189:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52710:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40411:00-12:00 Bingo* RM41111:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5277:00-8:00 Fuerza Contra Alzheimer’s RM2057:00-8:30 War Gardens in America RM527


249:00-11:00 Computer Help (by appt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM10:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20512:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-3:00 Cornhole in the Courtyard PLAZA1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

259:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52710:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40411:00-12:00 Bingo* RM41111:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5276:30-7:30 Print Online RM527


319:00-11:00 Computer Help (by appt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5259:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM10:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20511:00-12:00 Design Your Workout RM52712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

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Activities with a star* require a prepaid fee. All other activities are open to 55+ members.

Please call us if you plan on attending any upcoming activities so we can noti-fy you of any changes or cancellations.

Lunch is served every weekday at noon in room 418.

Pickleball Court Schedule:

2 Courts Available:Monday: 12:30-3pmTuesday: 12:30-3pmWednesday: 11:00am-3pmThursday: 12:30-3pmFriday: 11:00am-3pm

Weekend Activities:

Sunday, May 6:Photo Safari to U.S. National Arboretum, 3-5pm

Thursday Friday59:00-10:00 Arlington Mill Trekkers PLAZA9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM525 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:45-11:30 Story Time! RM21712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Line Dancing RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

610:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20511:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM11:00-1:00 Open Art Studio RM5264:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

129:00-10:00 Arlington Mill Trekkers PLAZA9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM525 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:45-11:30 Story Time! RM21712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Line Dancing RM5272:00-3:00 Digital Photography RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

1310:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20511:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM11:00-1:00 Open Art Studio RM5261:00-3:00 Social Ballroom Dance RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

199:00-10:00 Arlington Mill Trekkers PLAZA9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM525 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:45-11:30 Story Time! RM21712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-3:30 Movies & Critics:

Phantom Thread (R) RM525 1:00-2:00 Line Dancing RM5272:00-3:00 Digital Photography RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

2010:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52711:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM10:00-12:00 Open Latino Dance RM40411:00-1:00 Open Art Studio RM13211:00-12:00 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

269:00-10:00 Arlington Mill Trekkers PLAZA9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM525 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:45-11:30 Story Time! RM21712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Line Dancing RM5272:00-3:00 Digital Photography RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

2710:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52710:00-12:00 Art of Kirigami RM40411:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM11:00-12:00 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM52711:00-1:00 Open Art Studio RM13212:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM4121:00-3:00 Social Ballroom Dance RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

July 2018

ActivityCalendar

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Transportation Options

SCAT - If you are a 55+ Arlington Resident, you can

take a taxi to any senior center for just $2.50. For an application

please call 703-228-8747.

For people 60 and older who live nearby, transportation

may be available to our lunch program. Registration and

paperwork are required. Please see senior staff or call the

center: 703-228-7369.

AFAC

Limited food is donated from the Arlington Food

Assistance Center (AFAC) on Mondays at 12:00pm to

qualifying seniors.

It is required that an AFAC application be complet-ed and approved before receiving food assistance.

See staff for details.

55+ Travel

The Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) offers trips

throughout the year.

Please visit:

registration.arlingtonva.usor call 703-228-4748

Arlington Mill now offers in-person travel sign up! Meet us in the teen lounge - July 9

Movies & Critics: Phantom ThreadEver wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can in this interactive movie experience. Come just to enjoy the movie, or take notes during the film for a critical discussion afterwards.Thurs., July, 19. 1-3:30pm

Fuerza Contra Alzheimer’sAlzheimer’s is a disease that knows no language barrier. Join Carmen Pastor for an informative discussion on the fight against Alzheimer’s. This program is in both Spanish and English. Wed., July 20, 7-8pm

Open Latin DanceCome out to Arlington Mill every third Friday of the month to dance to great music with friends! A volunteer DJ will be on hand to play songs that include traditional dances. No instruction.Fri., July 15, 10am-noon

Art of KirigamiKirigami, a variation of origami, translates from the Japanese words Kiri “cut” and Kami “paper”. Yoshi Hazen, and experienced artist, will share the creative art in this interactive class.Fri., July 27, 10am-noon

Designing Your Best Workout Dr. Michael O’Commor, DPT with Source Physical Therapy & Wellness will discuss the best approach to exercise, components of a workout and com-mon injuries. Learn how to produce results!Tues., July 31, 11am-noon

Benefits of Trusts & Estate PlanningEffective estate planning is crucial for a successful life plan to become a reality. Attorney Alicia Truitt will discuss the essentials of Trusts in estate plan-ning. Protect your estate for the future!Wed., Aug. 1, 1-2pm

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Social BallroomDance

Step into the weekend with a ballroom dance. These dances include authentic ballroom dances such as Fox-

trot, Tango, Waltz, and much more.

.Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 1-3pm

Tech TopicsSnapchat & InstagramLearn more about photo-based social media apps sweeping the nation. Join Rebecca Mill-er, smartphone enthusiast for an overview and live demonstration of the smartphone apps Snapchat and Instagram. Wed., July 11, 6:30-8pm

Print OnlineShutterfly, Vistaprint, Minted… there are sev-eral choices online to create and print photo books, invitations, and more. Emily Thrasher, DPR Programmer has lots of experience cre-ating these types of printables online and will demonstrate how to create and order.Wed., July 25, 6:30-7:30pm

Digital Photography Made EasyToday there are many ways to take photos, but whether using a phone or high quality DSLR, knowing what to do with them after-wards can be a challenge. This 3 part series will cover topics from basics to advanced editing.Thurs., July 12, 2-3pm - Importing & Organization

Thurs., July 19, 2-3pm - Editing Basics, Printing & Sharing

Thurs., July 26, 2-3pm - Advanced Editing

War Gardens in AmericaWednesday, July 18, 7-8:30pm

Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia will give an overview of home food production during World Wars I and II and how contemporary gardeners can continue to grow some of the

same crops.


(703) 228-7369909 S. Dinwiddie Street

Arlington, VA 22204

Monday - Friday 9am-3pmnights and weekends as scheduled

Arlington is committed to providing open and accessible programs. We canprovide, upon request, reasonable modifications for disabilities or languageinterpretation. Call 703-228-7369 (TTY 711) to speak with center staff.

Columbia Pike

S. Dinwiddie St 9th St

S. Arlington Mill D

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Columbus St

(Parking Garage)

(Bailey’s Crossroads)

Four Mile Run

(Pentagon)

First 4 hours Free! $3 for each additional hr

How do I find Arlington Mill?909 S. Dinwiddie StreetArlington, VA 22204

Haven’t Registered for 55+ Yet?

Online: registration.arlingtonva.us

By Phone: (703) 228-4747

In Person: Stop by any Arlington Center

By Mail: Send check, payable to Arlington County Treasurer: Registration Office 3700 S. Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206

You may qualify for fee reductions based on household income and size. For information about eligibility and how to apply, call (703) 228-4744, or speak to a senior center staff.

A Note from the Committee From the elegant Mother’s & Father’s Day Tea, implementa-tion our new container garden space, to the popular Pickleball Mixer, the past couple months have surely been busy for our committee.

Our committee works hard to support great programs here at Arlington Mill Senior Center. If you are interested in becoming part of our group, please don’t hesitate to talk to a member, staff or attend a meeting.

- The Arlington Mill Senior Advisory Committee

Committee Chair:David Gray

Vice Chair:Julie Carr

Treasurer:Marybeth Jones

Secretary:Christopher Wood

Members at Large:Linda LeDucLinda Del BeneSandi Steinberg

Next Meeting:Tuesday, July 10, 10am

< The Mother’s & Father’s Day Tea included catering by Brookdale Arlington, prizes and a special toast.

< Those who helped do the planting for the container garden paused to take a pho-to afterwards. Check out their lard work out on the courtyard.

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