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

In this Issue:Center Information, Pg. 2Center Calendar, Pg. 4 & 5Chronic Pain Management, Pg. 6How to Find Us, Pg. 8

November 2019

Arlington Mill Senior Center’s Premier Monthly Newsletter

^Photo: Arlignton Mill Se-nior Advisory Committee is throwing another mixer to raise money for senior programs! See page 3 for details.

PICKLEBALLMIXER

November 22 • 9am-3pm

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.

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

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: nenglund@arlingtonva.usWe 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-3pm*Nights and weekends as scheduled

*Community Center/Fitness Studio hours differ from Senior Center hours

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

Please note the following interruptions to pickleball:

November 22 - Open Play closed for Pickleball Mixer

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

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

Friday: 11am-3pm

ON THE COVER: Arlington Mill Senior Advisory Committee is hosting a friendly pickleball mixer! Play double matches with partners chosen at random. Morning snack with coffee and tea and light lunch is included. Each participant is guaranteed four 20-minute games, with opportunity for more. $15 entry, proceeds benefit senior programs. Registration will be held outside the Gymnasium, 12:30-3pm on the following:

Tuesdays, October 29 & November 5, 12Wednesdays, October 30 & November 6, 13Thursdays, October 31 & November 7, 14

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!

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 Wednesday

48:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM411 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM41110:00-11:00 Pickleball for Beginners* GYM11:25-12:15 Stretching* RM411 11:30-1:00 Spanish Conversation RM41312:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM12:30-1:30 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM4111:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM4113:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

59:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5279:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Crochet Group RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM10:00-12:00 Origami Group RM40410:30-12:00 Advisory Committee RM52712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM411

69:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40410:00-12:00 Chronic Pain Mgmt RM41111:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM11:00-12:00 Bingo* RM2054:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM527 6:30-8:00 Poker Basics RM205

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Center Closed County Holiday

129:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5279:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Crochet Group RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM10:00-12:00 Origami Group RM40412:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM411

139:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:00-12:00 Chronic Pain Mgmt RM41110:30-12:45 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40411:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Stay Active & Ind. Life (SAIL) RM5274:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5276:30-8:00 Yelp & Opentable RM527

188:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM411 9:00-10:00 Welcome Pickleball’rs GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM41110:00-11:00 Pickleball for Beginners* GYM11:25-12:15 Stretching* RM411 11:30-1:00 Spanish Conversation RM41312:30-1:30 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM41112:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Stay Active & Ind. Life (SAIL) RM5271:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM4113:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

199:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5279:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Crochet Group RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-12:00 Origami Group RM40410:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM12:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM411

209:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:00-12:00 Chronic Pain Mgmt RM41110:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40411:00-12:00 Eat Your Cheerios: Grains RM13211:00-12:00 Bingo* RM20511:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Stay Active & Ind. Life (SAIL) RM5274:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5276:30-7:30 No-Meat Thanksgiving RM527

258:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM411 9:00-10:00 Welcome Pickleball’rs GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM41110:00-11:00 Pickleball for Beginners* GYM11:25-12:15 Stretching* RM411 11:30-1:00 Spanish Conversation RM41312:30-1:30 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM41112:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Stay Active & Ind. Life (SAIL) RM5271:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM4113:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

269:15-10:00 Strength Training RM5279:30-11:00 Spanish Class RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Crochet Group RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-12:00 Origami Group RM40410:00-2:00 Table Tennis Game RM12:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-3:30 Movies & Critics:

The Peanut Butter Falcon (PG-13) RM525 1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM411

279:00-10:00 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:00-12:00 Chronic Pain Mgmt RM41110:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40411:00-12:00 Bingo* RM20511:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Stay Active & Ind. Life (SAIL) RM5274:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM527

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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: Photo Interest Group:Sun., Nov. 3, 2:00-5:00pmDumbarton Oaks Gardens

Social Art Swap:Sun., Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30pmRM526

Thursday Friday19:00-10:00 Pickleball for Beginners* GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM41110:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20511:00-12:00 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM41111:00-1:00 Open Art Studio RM13211:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM12:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

79:00-10:00 Arlington Mill Trekkers PLAZA9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM527 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20511:00-11:30 StoryTime! RM21711:00-12:00 Russkie Musikanti RM21711:00-12:30 Arabic Class RM41112:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Line Dancing RM5274:00-6:30 55+ Open Hours RM205

89:00-10:00 Pickleball for Beginners* GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM41110:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20511:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM11:00-12:00 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM41111:00-1:00 Open Art Studio RM13212:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

149:00-10:00 Arlington Mill Trekkers PLAZA9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM527 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20511:00-11:30 StoryTime! RM21711:00-12:30 Arabic Class RM41112:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Line Dancing RM5271:00-3:30 Movies & Critics:

The Tomorrow Man (PG-13) RM525 4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

159:00-10:00 Pickleball for Beginners* GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM41110:00-12:00 Open Latino Dance RM52710:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20511:00-12:00 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM41111:00-1:00 Open Art Studio RM13211:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM12:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM4112:00-3:00 Feldenkrais* RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

219:00-10:00 Arlington Mill Trekkers PLAZA9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM527 10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20511:00-11:30 StoryTime! RM21711:00-12:30 Arabic Class RM52712:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-2:00 Line Dancing RM5272:00-3:00 What is the Cloud? RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

229:00-3:00 Pickleball Mixer GYM10:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM41110:00-12:00 Emma’s Craft Corner RM20511:00-12:00 Birthday Celebration RM52711:00-12:00 Healthy Hips, Shoulders* RM41111:00-1:00 Open Art Studio RM1321:00-3:00 Social Ballroom Dance RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM4112:00-3:00 Feldenkrais* RM4114:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

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ActivityCalendar

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What is the Cloud?Nick Englund, technology guru will answer ques-tions about OneDrive, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other common cloud-based storage for your computer and wireless devices. Thurs., Nov. 21, 2-3pm

Yelp & OpentableLove to eat? These websites help you evaluate and compare restaurants in the United States. Use them to book reservations, too. Learn the basics with tech enthusiast Nick Englund. Wed., Nov. 13, 6:30-8pm

No-Meat ThanksgivingWhat’s Thanksgiving without a Turkey you say? We say no problem! Come and sample delicious veg-an dishes you can offer at your next dinner party with volunteer Jennifer Weber.Wed., Nov. 20, 6:30-7:30pm

Russkie Musikanti The Washington Balalaika Society’s Russkie Musikanti performs in traditional costumes and authentic folk instruments with their extensive rep-ertoire of music.Thurs., Nov. 7, 11am-noon

Poker BasicsOriginating in the USA, poker has become one of the most popular card games in the world. Join volunteer Russ Miller for a beginner’s basic crash course to learn Texas Hold’em poker. Wed., Nov. 6, 6:30-8pm

55+ Social Art SwapBring your own artwork or art supplies to create a piece onsite to swap. We’ll have art supplies you can use too! Trade and network amongst other local artists!Sun., Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30pm

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Movies and CriticsNovember 14 & 26, 1-3:30pm

Ever wanted to be a movie critic? Now you can. Arlington Mill is now offering Movies & Critics, an interactive movie experience. Come just to enjoy the movie, or take notes during the film for a critical discussion afterwards.

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 room 527 - No Nov. Date

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.

Now Every 4th Friday of the Month, 1-3pm

Management workshopChronic Pain

Wednesdays, Nov. 6 - 20, 10am-noon

free - Call 703-228-7369 to register

what people see

what people

don’t see“Half of all Americans live with at least one chronic disease,

like heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, or others.”

(cdc.gov) Public Health Registered Nurses Semin Hekmaty and

Gelareh Bassiry will lead a six-week workshop that will provide

the tools and confidence to manage your health and maintain

an active and fulfilling life.

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

(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

r

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 This month we are raising money to support senior programs with our Pick-leball Mixer coming up on Friday, No-vember 22! Enjoy mixed matches with lunch and refreshments! Signup is available outside of the Gym on select dates, see page 3 for more information.

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 GrayVice Chair:Julie CarrTreasurer:Darren HildebrandSecretary:Christopher Wood

Members at Large:Linda LeDucLinda Del BeneAlice Etchers

Next Meeting:Tuesday, Nov. 5, 10:30am

Seeking Members:

Garden CommitteeWe are interested in creating a community

garden space here at Arlington Mill, and want your input! Join the Garden Committee

to discuss future projects.

Event CommitteeLet us know what type of events you would like the Advisory Committee to sponsor, and

help us plan upcoming events.

Please contact (703) 228-7369 for more info.