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News for active seniors, 2/8/24 edition

News for active seniors across Arlington
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Arlington County government 55+ programs are held indoors at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A membership (starting at $20 annually) is required to participate.

For information, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call (703) 228-4747.

Arlington County government 55+ centers will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of George Washington Day.

Love songs by rock-music legends will be performed live by Carl Gold and Rob Sprouse on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Arlington Mill 55+ Center. [Registration #912400-39 for online or #912400-40 for online option.]

• An afternoon soirée saluting Valentine’s Day will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills 55+ Center. The event will include refreshments and love songs performed by pianist Valerie Welsh. [Registration #912890-10]

• An online history roundtable will discuss the impact of unsuccessful rebellions on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 11:15 a.m. online. [Registration #912402-06]

• A Spanish-language discussion of current events impacting the Latino community will be presented on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at Lubber Run 55+ Center. Participants should have at least an intermediate knowledge of Spanish. [Registration #912402-17]

• Elder-law attorney Ed Zetlin will discuss ways to avoid guardianship and conservatorship on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. online. [Registration #912404-05]

• Lubber Run 55+ Center will host “Records and Root-Beer Floats” on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Attendees can bring their own music (on vinyl) or just come to listen. [Registration #912801-02]

• Outdoor enthusiast Carmen Shippy will provide tips as spring/summer hiking and camping season approaches on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown 55+ Center. [Registration #912400-20]

How to grow fruit trees in Arlington will be the subject of a presentation by the county government’s urban-forest manager, Vincent Verweij, on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. online. [Registration #912400-29]