Community Update (6/1/25)
ANV Annual Picnic, June 7
ANV’s annual lunch picnic is Saturday, June 7 at the Bluemont Picnic Shelter from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Members, volunteers, family and friends are welcome. Join us to celebrate the beginning of summer with an outdoor cookout. ANV will provide beverages, hamburgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs and all the fixin’s. You are welcome to make this a pot luck and bring a dish to share. Please RSVP so we have a good count of attendees. See details below.
Senior Housing
VHC is hosting a Senior Housing Fair on June 6 at Lubber Run Community Center. The place we call home can significantly impact our safety and comfort as we age. With so many options and resources to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. See details below.
SEC Webinar on Relationship Scams
Join a SEC webinar commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 11 at 11:00am, titled “Relationship Investment Scams: You Have the Power to Prevent Them.” See details below.
Theodore Island Seasonal Walk
Join the seasonal stroll at Theodore Roosevelt Island on Thursday, June 19, at 11:00am. It’s a good way to enjoy nature in company with neighbors, family, and friends. See details below.
ANV Office Closed
The ANV Office is closed for the Juneteenth Holiday on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Tour of The Shop at Arlington Library
Join us on a tour of The Shop (MakerSpace) at the Arlington Central Library on Monday, June 23 at 2:00 pm. The tour will be led by Emma Pruss, Librarian and Manager of The Shop. Emma will introduce us to this collaborative space where patrons can explore various tools and technologies to bring their creative projects to life. See details below.
Welcome
New Members
- Rachel Greenland
- Edward Little
- Tandy Martin
- Patti Najarian
- Steve & Marsha Nelson
New Volunteers
- Leslie Duncan
- Mallory Lyon
- Joanne Rutkowski
- Nandini Sarkar
- Elizabeth Schollaert
- Holly Stockdale
- Hannah Winters
CAP Volunteers
- Holly Cameron
- Ali Macia
In Memoriam
Please join us in remembering fondly Baylily Le Tran.
Activities
ANV Events are posted on our online calendar at www.ANVarlington.org/events so you can always easily find the Zoom link for any scheduled event.
Coffee and Conversation on Wednesdays at 10 am
- June 4: Older Adults and Public Libraries
- June 11: EcoAction Arlington
- June 18: FOHTA
- June 25: Brain Health Breakthroughs
Special Events
Weekly Groups
- Tai Chi
- Bocce and Boules
- Happy Hour
- Board Games
Monthly Groups
- Men’s Lunch Bunch
- Ladies Lunch
- Low Vision Group
- Pop Up Picnic
- Page Turners
Educational Activities
Wellness
Also of Interest
ANV Activities
Coffee and Conversation: Wednesdays at 10 am
This ANV Speaker Series is held each Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00am. Join our weekly conversations via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88948577106?pwd=eW0rN1RTTU5ITmJ5NnF2QXZINmdUQT09
You also have the option to dial in by phone to participate without video. For that, dial: 929-205-6099. The meeting ID is 889 4857 7106 and the passcode is 872327.
Wednesday June 4: Older Adults and Public Libraries. Older adults are a boon to libraries, making up a big portion of patrons, volunteers, friends of the library members, and staff. Libraries offer a wealth of programs and resources for older adults, including history and genealogy programs, book clubs, the talking books program, one-on-one tech help, and online resources such as research databases, ebooks and e-audiobooks. Some libraries offer chair yoga and Zumba, memory cafes, and outreach to assisted living homes. Suzanne LaPierre, a librarian with the Fairfax County Public Library, will talk about these resources and ideas for future innovations.
Wednesday, June 11: EcoAction Arlington works to create a more sustainable and just Arlington. Executive Director Elenor Hodges and Tree Canopy Program Outreach Manager Kisha Sogunro will explain how EcoAction’s tree planting program extends Arlington’s tree canopy and promotes environmental justice by ensuring greater shade equity.
Wednesday, June 18: Felecia Brice McFail owns the gallery, From One Hand To Another® – FOHTA® in Arlington’s Green Valley. The gallery is home to her calligraphy as well as works by other local artists. She will share how she made her gallery, located in the basement of her home, into a vibrant community space. Her book, The DJ Lovely Story: From Basement DJ to Music Executive, tells how her daughter created a podcast in the FOHTA space that became the springboard for a successful career in the music industry. Felecia currently serves as an Arts Commissioner for Arlington County.
Wednesday, June 25: Brain Health Breakthroughs: A New Era in Cognitive Care. Sunday Health, located in Vienna, specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating mild cognitive impairment and dementia. By blending cutting-edge, evidence-based science with experienced and compassionate care, they provide valuable support to individuals and families at any stage of neurocognitive disease.
ANV’s YouTube channel
If you miss a Coffee and Conversation speaker, be sure to check out ANV’s YouTube channel where we post some of our Coffee and Conversation speakers and other special events. Sit back and enjoy!
Special Events
ANV Picnic, June 7 at 11:30am
The annual ANV Picnic will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 11:30 am -1:30 pm at the Bluemont Picnic Shelter, a short walk from the end of North Manchester Street where it meets 4th Street North and adjacent to the Reeves farmhouse. (See directions below.) Members, volunteers, family and friends are welcome. Join ANV to celebrate the beginning of summer with an outdoor cookout. ANV will provide beverages, hamburgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs and all the fixin’s. You are welcome to make this a pot-luck and bring a dish (appetizer, salad/side or dessert) to share. For planning purposes, please RSVP to Office@ANVarlington.org or call 703-509-8057 to let us know if you plan to attend and how many people will join you. If you plan to bring a side dish, please also tell what you will bring.
How to get to Bluemont Picnic Shelter:
By car: The easiest way to get to Bluemont Park when driving is to take Route 50 heading West past Carlin Springs Road and turn right at the light at North Manchester Street. Manchester Street will dead-end into the Reeves farmhouse. Turn right into the large parking lot on the right. The picnic shelter and field are located across Four Mile Run stream. You may park your car in the lot and access the shelter via the stone step walkway and bridge. You may also drive on the causeway across the stream to drop off passengers and supplies. Cars should be parked in the parking lot.
By bus: Metrobus 25B Mark Center via Southern Towers is one option; this bus departs from Ballston Station and stops at the intersection of N. Carlin Springs Rd/N Kensington St, which is about 200 feet (on a nature trail) from the picnic shelter.
If you are an ANV Full Member, you are also welcome to request ANV Transportation. The park is alcohol-free. Bathrooms are available next to the parking lot.
Theodore Roosevelt Island Seasonal Walk, Thursday June 19
The next seasonal walk at Theodore Roosevelt Island is Thursday, June 19, at 11:00am. It’s a good way to enjoy nature in company with neighbors, family, and friends. Our meeting place is at the end of the parking lot closest to the pedestrian footbridge to the island. This easy one-mile walk (on an unpaved nature trail) takes about one hour, but you are free to extend your visit to the memorial itself, if desired. This is a rain-or-shine event–there is no rain date. RSVP is not necessary.
The island’s parking lot is accessible by car from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Parkway. Alternatively, you could metro or drive to Rosslyn and walk to Roosevelt Island using the Mount Vernon Trail, as follows: from the Rosslyn Metro station, walk toward Key Bridge and access the trailhead which is just past the intersection of N. Lynn Street and Langston Boulevard (outbound); follow the trail downhill to the Roosevelt Island parking lot. (Given construction in Rosslyn, it may be best to walk across the Rosslyn Metro station plaza down to the Lynn Street sidewalk, turn left to walk along Lynn Street, then cross Langston Blvd to reach the trailhead.)
Tour of The Shop at Arlington Library
Join us on a tour of The Shop at the Arlington Central Library on Monday, June 23 at 2:00 pm. The tour will be led by Emma Pruss, Librarian and Manager of The Shop. Emma will introduce us to this collaborative space where patrons can explore various tools and technologies to bring their creative projects to life. The Shop is equipped with a diverse range of tools and equipment including 3D printers, laser and cameo cutters and even sewing machines. The Shop is located on the second floor of the Central Library at 1015 North Quincy Street. Parking is available in the adjacent lot and at metered spaces on the street.
Because of limited space in The Shop, the tour is limited to 15 persons. Please RSVP to the ANV office by email at Office@ANVArlington.org or calling 703-509-8057.
Weekly Events
For more information on an event or to request transportation for an activity/event, please email Office@ANVarlington.org or call the ANV Office at 703-509-8057.
Tai Chi: Tuesdays at 9:30am
ANV Tai Chi practice meets outdoors every week, weather permitting. Meet the group in the parking lot at Museum of Contemporary Art (formerly Arlington Arts Center) at 3550 Wilson Blvd. If the forecast is too cold or wet, we will meet indoors. If you are interested in joining this practice (not instruction), please contact Anita Wallgren at awallgren@gmail.com or (202) 674-5553 to get the weekly location email.
Bocce and Boules, Mondays at 4:00 pm
Bocce and boules are played every Monday afternoon at 4pm on the courts at the corner of N. Randolph St & N. Glebe Rd (behind the Ballston Quarter parking garage, and across from Harris Teeter). All are welcome and everyone gets to play. Each third Monday of the month, players are invited to go across the street to Harris Teeters for Bocce-Pizza Happy Hour. Whole pizzas are available for $5 (if you are willing to wait for it). There are also many hot and cold options at the food bar. June 16 is the third Monday in June, so there will be Bocce-Pizza Happy Hour on this date. Contact John Thomas for more information at thomas-johnr@comcast.net. If you don’t use email, please call the ANV Office at 703-509-8057 and request a call-back from John.
ANV Board Games Day: June 12 and June 26
Do you like board games? Join ANV members and volunteers for Games Day at Ballston Quarter Food Hall (lower level). Look for players at the tables near the elevators. Play games like Rummikub, Mexican Train Dominoes, Ticket to Ride, Quiddler and more. We play every other Thursday at 2pm. Parking is available in the Ballston Quarter for $1. Contact John Thomas for more information at thomas-johnr@comcast.net. If you don’t use email, please call ANV Office and request a call-back from John.
Happy Hour: Thursdays, 5–7pm
Join the ANV Happy Hour Group. The Happy Hour Group will try locations in the Ballston area. For more information and to know the weekly plan, contact Mike Murtha, Happy Hour Coordinator at dmmurtha@verizon.net. Mike will add you to his email list and let you know the weekly location on Thursday morning. If you don’t use email, please call ANV Office and request a call-back from Mike.
Monthly Events
Ladies Lunch, June 13 at noon
The Ladies Lunch will meet at Thai Treasure, 3811 Fairfax Drive. Thai Treasure is a real Arlington “treasure” featuring authentic Thai Street Food in a modern restaurant in the heart of Arlington, proudly using the freshest & locally sourced ingredients. Metered street parking is available. The restaurant is within walking distance from the Ballston and Virginia Square Metros. Attendees pay for their own meals by separate check, using cash or credit card. Please RSVP to roslynva@gmail.com so we may have an accurate count. If you don’t use email, please call the ANV Office and request a call-back from Roslyn.
Mens Lunch, June 13 at noon
The Mens Lunch group will meet at Texas Jack’s Barbecue, on Friday, June 13 at noon. Touted as the best BBQ in the DMV, Texas Jack’s has a warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and extensive lunch options. Texas Jack’s is located at 2761 Washington Boulevard and parking is available in a small parking lot next to the restaurant. Attendees pay for their own meals by separate check, using cash or credit card. Please RSVP to Tim Burns at tfxb23@yahoo.com so we may have an accurate count. If you don’t use email, please call the ANV Office and request a call-back from Tim.
Low-vision Group: Monday, June 16 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Do you experience low vision or want to learn more about it? Join us in the conference room at the ANV Office (St. Andrew’s Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane). Participants are invited to share conversation, exchange experiences and useful tips, discuss helpful resources, recommend presentation/ speaker topics, and brainstorm future field trips. Please bring your ideas, experiences, and thoughts to share with others who experience low vision. Beverages and snacks will be served. If you need a ride, please call the ANV Office to place your request. To learn more, contact facilitator (and ANV member/volunteer) Susan Wallace at susanbwallace@gmail.com or 703-241-8686.
Page Turners, June 26 at 11:00am
Please join us to share a book that you have read, and you think would be interesting for other people to read. It can be something you are reading now, or a book you enjoyed in the past. Meet up with your fellow bibliophiles, share opinions, and learn about new books to add to your reading list.
Join the conversation via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89666785566?pwd=WFFpTlY2SkJMQlJjN0NWNEUraFhEQT09
You also have the option to dial in by phone to participate without video. For that, dial: 301-715-8592. The meeting ID is 896 6678 5566 and the passcode is 007241.
Pop Up Picnic in the Park (PPP) – June 27
June’s Pop-up Picnic will be at the Walter Reed Community Center, located at 2909 South 16th Street. We will picnic under the tall trees behind the tennis courts. Bring your lunch and something to drink. PPPs are always held at noon on the last Friday of the month. These popular events are a chance to enjoy fresh air and light conversation and to discover a different Arlington neighborhood park. For information, contact John Thomas at Thomas-johnr@comcast.net.
Educational Activities
Arlington Public Library Programs
The Library has curated events from the 55+ Program, Encore Learning and elsewhere to make it easy to find something that will pique your interest. There are craft programs, book clubs, and more. It’s worth 5 minutes of your time to click on the calendar of events and see what’s happening at your local branch of the library.
Senior Housing Fair, June 6
VHC is hosting a Senior Housing Fair on Friday, June 6 Friday, 11am – 1pm at the Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive. The place we call home can significantly impact our safety and comfort as we age. With so many options and resources to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Ask questions, collect information, and think holistically about what “home sweet home” looks like now and in the future. Free parking; no registration required.
SEC Webinar on Relationship Investment Scams
Join a SEC webinar commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 11 at 11:00am, titled “Relationship Investment Scams: You Have the Power to Prevent Them.” The SEC will be joined by the CFTC, the U.S. Secret Service, the FBI, and non-profit and private sector organizations to discuss common relationship scam tactics and how victims can protect themselves. They will also share educational and support resources. Please register for this free webinar.
Wellness
Also of Interest
Aging Matters Radio and TV
Aging Matters radio is a weekly podcast, hosted by Cheryl Beversdorf, and features interviews with experts on topics impacting the lives of older adults, their care partners, and families. Every Tuesday at 3 pm, a new Aging Matters broadcast is posted on Apple, Spotify and RedCircle podcast sites. Aging Matters TV Show offers interviews with aging experts, including demonstrations of aging related subjects. Stories of Life programs feature interviews with older adults who have made a difference in their communities.
Complimentary membership in Arlington’s 55+ Program is available as an ANV membership benefit. If you haven’t yet opted-in and would like to do so, contact our Member Services Director at 703-509-8057. 55+ Program offerings are posted in the quarterly catalogue available online.
ANV Events are posted on our online calendar so you can always easily find the Zoom link for any scheduled event.
