June 2017

The Mill

In this Issue:

Center Information, Pg. 2Pickleball Information, Pg. 3Center Calendar, Pg. 4 & 555+ Information, Pg. 6Activity Highlights, Pg. 7How to Find Us, Pg. 8

^Photo:‘The ‘Weight Cart’ is pretty famous around Arlington Mill. Here, its being used during 55+ Fitness day. See more on pg. 6

Arlington Mill Senior Center’s Premier Monthly Newsletter

Health & Wellness Series

Smartphone

Movies and Critics

Welcome!Thank you for picking up Arlington Mill Senior Center’s newly redesigned 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 be sure to call ahead if you plan on attending. If you have any questions about the programs listed, we are just a phone call away.

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 CoordinatorEmma’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 Beariz by her warm welcome and cheerful per-sonality. 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 correspond 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

Arlington Mill will continue it’s Health & Wellness Series into June with the programs listed below. We are happy to welcome a specialist from ACE Physical Therapy to present on these important topics.

Are you in the market for a new smart-phone, or maybe frustrated with your current one and looking for an unbiased opinion and help? Rebecca Miller, former Manager with Verizon, has had years of experience assisting customers with smart phones. She will share which phones are the most user friendly based on your personal needs and help you setup your current one.

PickleballNews & Notes

As expected, our hours will change slightly beginning in June to accommodate summer camps. Please note that these hours will continue through September.

Monday: 9am - 3pm (1 court)Tuesday & Thursday: 12:30-3pm (2 courts)Wednesday & Friday: 11am-2pm (2 courts)2-3pm (1 court)

Are you an absolute beginner at pickleball? Join us Mondays, 9-10am for a judgment free zone. A volunteer will be on hand to welcome new members and an-swer questions about the sport. Lim-ited paddles and balls are avail-able.

Where did the blinds go? We are excited to announce that in July, our gym windows will be tinted darker to reduce sun glare for pick-leball players.

Heads Up!here are our upcoming gym closures:

July 25 Gym will be closed for special eventAugust 21 - October 31 Gym will be undergoing renovations

Questions?Please call (703) 228-7369

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

Thursday, June 15, 1-3pm

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. Each month, a review will be created and submitted to the Arlington Mill Newsletter.

Upcoming Movie:La La Land (PG)

Advice & Help

Wednesday Evening, June 28, 6:30-7:30pm

at the Mill

Knee Problems

Wednesday, June 21, 10am

Shoulder Problems

Wednesday, June 28, 10am

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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 to ensure we have a head count.

Lunch is served every weekday at noon in room 205.

Pickleball Courts:Monday: 1 court 9am-3pmTuesday: 2 courts, 12:30-3pmWednesday: 2 courts11am-2pm, 1 court 2-3pmThursday: 2 courts, 12:30-3pmFriday: 2 courts11am-2pm, 1 court 2-3pm

Weekend Programs:Photography Interest GroupJune 4 - Safari to Old Town Alexandria.for meetup info, please email photosundays2016@yahoo.comJune 25 - Classroom Photo Review

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

58:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM527 9:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM2059:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-In GYM11:00-12:00 Historical Arlington RM41110:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM52711:25-12:15 Stretching* RM527 12:30-1:30 Healthy Hips* RM5271:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM5273:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

69:30-11:00 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 RM11:00-12:00 Jobs for Older Workers RM40412:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-3:00 RiP – Remove Invasive Plants PLAZA1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

79:15-10:15 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 RM40410:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-In GYM11:00-12:00 Fresh Summer Salads RM5274:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM527 6:30-7:30 Give the ART Bus a Try! RM205

128:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM5279:00-10:00 Beginner Pickleball Hour GYM9:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-12:00 Travel Signup RM21710:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-In GYM10:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM52711:00-12:00 Crossword Group RM40411:25-12:15 Stretching* RM527 12:30-1:30 Healthy Hips* RM5271:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM5273:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-6:30 55+ Open Hours RM205

139:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:30-11:00 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 RM10:00-11:00 Advisory Committee RM5271:00-2:00 Discount Travel: Tips & Tricks RM40412:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

149:15-10:15 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM52610:15-12:45 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40410:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-In GYM4:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM527

198:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM527 9:00-10:00 Beginner Pickleball Hour GYM9:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-In GYM10:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM52711:25-12:15 Stretching* RM527 12:30-1:30 Healthy Hips* RM5271:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM5273:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

209:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:30-11:00 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 RM11:00-12:00 Travel Talks: Iceland RM40412:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:45-2:45 Advanced Pilates* RM525

219:15-10:15 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-11:00 Wellness Series:

Knee Problems RM41110:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM527A10:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40411:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-In GYM4:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5276:30-7:30 Got Milk Alternatives? RM527A7:00-8:00 Fuerza Contra Alzheimer’s RM527B

268:50-9:50 Happy Feet* RM527 9:00-10:00 Beginner Pickleball Hour GYM9:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-In GYM10:10-11:10 Core Conditioning* RM52711:25-12:15 Stretching* RM527 12:30-1:30 Healthy Hips* RM5271:45-2:45 55+ Pilates* RM5273:30-5:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

279:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:30-11:00 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

289:15-10:15 Senior Segments in Sixty* GYM 10:00-11:00 Wellness Series: Shoulders RM41110:00-12:00 Table Games RM20510:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Open Watercolor Studio RM527A10:30-1:00 Arlington Mill Crafters RM40411:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-In GYM4:30-6:00 Gentle & Meditative Yoga* RM5276:30-7:30 Smartphone Advice & Help RM527

Thursday Friday19:15-10:00 Strength Training RM4119:30-11:00 Spanish Conversation RM40410:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20511:15-12:00 Trivia with Faysal RM40412:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM 4:00-7:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

29:00-10:00 KUKUWA* GYM9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM41110:00-11:00 Jane Franklin Dance RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52711:00-12:00 Healthy Hips* RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM52510:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

89:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM411 9:30-11:00 Spanish Conversation RM40410:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20511:00-12:00 Personal Safety RM41112:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

99:00-10:00 KUKUWA* GYM9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52711:00-12:00 Center Tours PLAZA11:00-12:00 Healthy Hips* RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM52510:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-3:00 Open Ballroom RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

159:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM411 9:30-11:00 Spanish Conversation RM13210:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20512:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-3:00 Movies & Critics:

La La Land (PG-13) RM525 4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

169:00-10:00 KUKUWA* GYM9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52711:00-12:00 Healthy Hips* RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM52510:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

229:00-11:00 Computer Help (by apt.) RM2059:15-10:00 Strength Training RM411 9:30-11:00 Spanish Conversation RM40410:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20512:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-3:00 Cornhole in the Courtyard PLAZA4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

239:00-10:00 KUKUWA* GYM9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52711:00-12:00 Healthy Hips* RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM52511:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM1:00-3:00 Open Ballroom RM5274:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

29 9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM411 9:30-11:00 Spanish Conversation RM40410:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-12:00 Table Games RM20511:00-12:00 Blood Pressure Checks RM52512:30-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM 4:00-7:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

309:00-10:00 KUKUWA* GYM9:15-10:00 Strength Training RM41110:00-11:00 Rummikub RM20510:00-11:00 55+ Pilates* RM52711:00-12:00 Healthy Hips* RM52712:15-1:15 Advanced Pilates* RM52511:00-3:00 55+ Pickleball Drop-in GYM4:00-10:00 55+ Open Hours RM205

June 2017

Activity Calendar

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What a Success!Arlington Mill recently hosted 55+ Fitness Day, which boasted a great turnout! Free fitness demonstrations, good music, pickleball drills, a smoothie bike, and a delicious lunch were just a few highlights from this fun event.

Over 130 participants turned out throughout the day, and everyone looked great in their yellow t-shirts. Special thanks to all the staff and numerous volunteers who helped pull this off!

RiPRemoveInvasivePlants

at Arlington Mill!

Tuesday, June 6, 1-3pm

Walk around Arlington Mill & Four Mile Run withNatrual Resources Technician, Scott Graham, to identify and remove invasive plant species. You’ll learn what plants to look for, how they got there, andhow they affect our environment. For more information and to register, please call (703) 228-7369.

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 out 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 - June 12

groupDo you love crosswords? Come and hang out with the crossword group and complete them the easy way - with friends. Afterwards, compare your

own crosswords with others and get input on clues that may have you stumpted.

Are you hesitant to ride the bus? Try it for free, without the pressure. Get your ART souvenir too! Wed., June 7 @ 7pm

Historical ArlingtonHave you ever been interested in learning more about the unique history of Arlington? Join Karl VanNewkirk, President of the Arlington Historical Society to learn more.Monday, June 5, 11-noon

Got Milk Alternatives?Almond milk , hemp or coconut? Join Jennifer Weber, 55+ Programmer for a special milk tasting to learn about all the various vegan alternatives to Cow’s Milk. Wed., June 21, 6:30-7:30pm

Jobs for Older WorkersThe National Older Worker Career Center is a na-tional non-profit organization dedicated to pro-moting experienced workers as a valuable and critical component of the nations’ workforce.Tues., June 6, 11-noon

Personal SafetyJoin Heather Hurlock, Personal Safety Officer for Arlington County, to learn how to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of a crime at home, on the street, or at work. Thurs., June 8, 11-noon

Discount Travel: Tips & TricksGroupon, Travelocity, Kayak, Hotwire, Orbitz..the options are sometimes overwhelming. Join Shetti-ma Abdulmalik, Assistant Manager and avid trav-eler, to learn how to save without the stress.Tues., June 20, 11-noon

Monday, June 12, 11-noon

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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 We as the Arlington Mill Advisory Committee make it our goal to support and ensure quality programs here at the Mill. We are excited for new development and continued growth in our committee and programs.

Our members have worked hard in creating and distributing a survey to better understand our interests as a whole, and we encourage you to participate in this survey if you have not done so already.

Our meetings are held every second Tuesday of each month, and the public is welcome. If you are interested in becoming involved, please don’t hesitate to talk to a member, staff, or attend a meeting. You can also find out more information at (703) 228-7369.

We look forward to hearing from you!

- The Arlington Mill Senior Advisory Committee

Committee Chair:Sandi Steinberg

Treasurer:David Gray

Members at Large:Linda LeducJulie CarrChristopher WoodLinda Delbene

Next Meeting:Tuesday, June 13, 10:00am