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Mon., Sept. 2 – Community Centers closed for Labor Day.
Wed., Sept. 4 – 55+ September/October Class Registration for County Residents
Wed., Sept. 4 – Fall Private Swim Registration for County Residents
Mon., Sept. 9 – 55+ Travel Registration for County Residents
Mon., Sept. 16 – Youth Basketball Registration (Grades 1-8)
Don't let fees be a barrier! Learn about fee reductions.
2019 First Responders’ Cup Softball Tournament
Each year on the weekend around the anniversary of September 11, the First Responders Cup Tournament Committee hosts a Girls Fast Pitch Tournament. This tournament brings together the very best teams from those area directly affected by the 9/11 attacks. Don't miss this year's tournament Sat.-Sun., Sept. 7-8. Full game schedule can be found here. All net proceeds raised from the tournament are donated to Pentagon Disaster Relief charities. Opening ceremonies start Sat., Sept. 7, 7:30 a.m.
Arlington PD Friends and Family Fund Annual Charity Softball Tournament
For the 7th year, the Arlington County Police Department and other public safety personnel will compete in a one-day tournament on Sat., Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to raise money for their fellow officers and their families in times of need. Don't miss out on the fun, food, raffle tickets and merchandise for a good cause.
These programs are for 55+ Members and people 55 and older who want try one of our programs before signing up for a 55+ Pass. To register for programs listed below, call our Senior Center @ 703-228-7369. Explore more.
Travel Gurus: Ghana
Learn about destinations near and far on Wed., Sept. 11, 1-2:30 p.m. from local "travel gurus". Maxwell Osei Anokye will share his recent travel experiences in Ghana and its popular tourist attractions.
Aurora Hills Acoustic Hour
On Fri., Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., enjoy fellowship and music from the 50s and beyond with other 55+ members! Ed Girovasi and Bobby Lake are back again to lead a musical journey of acoustic folk, pop, and rock songs across the decades. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Author Talk: Emergency Management in the United States
"Emergency Management: The American Experience" describes many of the history-making disasters of the past century and also the emergence of the field of emergency management. On Fri., Sept. 20, 1:30-3 p.m., learn about the U.S. disasters that ranged from major to catastrophic, raising questions about where and why they happened. Author Claire Rubin will also discuss disaster events that have affected this metro area and how to prepare for them.
Indoor Picnic and Activity Showcase
Join us on Fri., Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for a fabulous free indoor picnic to celebrate Senior Center Month! Representatives from a variety of Aurora Hills activity groups will be showcasing their activities and answering questions. Best of all – bring a friend who might be interested in becoming an Arlington County 55+ member. They can check out the showcase and sign up for October’s Free Preview of Aurora Hills' programs and become eligible to win a one-year 55+ membership. Three memberships will be given away at this event. Sponsored by the Aurora Hills Advisory Committee. Food and beverages provided. Please RSVP to 703-228-5722 by Mon., Sept. 23.
Spraygrounds Final Summer Splash
School is just around the corner - why not get out and celebrate the last weekend of summer at a sprayground. There’s one open pretty much any time between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. somewhere in Arlington. Find one near you. All spraygrounds close for the season on Labor Day - Mon., Sept. 2 at 8 p.m.
Fall Campfires @ Our Nature Centers
The whole family is invited to join in our campfires, for lots of old fashioned fun. You’ll hear campfire stories, may meet some animal guests, play games, sing songs and, of course, enjoy S’mores! Each campfire has a nature theme and promises to entertain. Please note, campfires will not be held in inclement weather. If the weather is uncertain, contact the appropriate nature center. Register children and adults; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. All Fall Campfires are $5 per person.
Public Invited to NVSO Opening Ceremonies
Join the fun and cheer for Arlington’s athletes at the opening ceremonies of Northern Virginia Senior Olympics on Sat., Sept. 14, 9-9:30 a.m. Hosted by Arlington County’s Dept. of Parks and Recreation and Office of Senior Adult Programs, the opening will feature the carrying of the NVSO Olympic torch, Color Guard presentation and recognition of County officials and patrons. The public is invited, free of charge, to all NVSO events. For more information about events throughout Northern Virginia during the competition, Sept. 14-28, call 703-228-4721, go to www.nvso.us or email nvso1982@gmail.com.
Crafting Your Next Chapter
This is the time to honor what is important in your life, do what you enjoy and be who you want to be. Join us Sat., Sept. 14, 1-4 p.m. for a half-day workshop on life planning for your retirement years. Meg Newhouse, Ph.D., a nationally known pioneer in second-half life crafting, and author of Legacies of the Heart: Living a Life That Matters, will teach you how to control your narrative and create a legacy. Meet at Fairlington Community Center. Free. Register online by Thus., Sept. 12 with Activity Code #920099-01 or call 703-228-4747.
Interested in coaching Winter Youth Basketball, Grades 3-8? Contact Marta Cahill for more information.
 Want to beautify your yard? Then it’s time you went Native! We are offering a great selection of plants Sat., Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m. that are accustomed to local climate and wildlife. We have gorgeous natives for sun to shade, and even deer-resistant plants. See our order form for more information and to pre-order your plants today! Order online. Pick up at Long Branch Nature Center. On the day of the sale, we’ll also have a wider selection to choose from on-site at Long Branch.
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