Our Stomping Ground offers a variety of programs including book clubs, games nights, art and fitness classes and more. We are always adding new events. Be sure to explore our calendar and register for those programs that are of interest. Some events are open to just residents of a specific community, some are open to residents and Friends of OSG, and others are open to anyone in the Northern VA area.
New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open zoom meeting with OSG Board Member and parent Donna Budway and OSG Programming and Community Coordinator Claude Thomas. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.
Join OSG and APAH at Queens Court for an afternoon of reading with the neighbors. This time we'll be joined by the Arlington Public Library who will be handing out books from their book bus! We will meet in the lobby of Queens Court. Contact Donna Budway at donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. *Note: things change. Sign-up is mandatory since we will communicate changes of plans via email.
Our OSG Queen's Court community is getting together on the first Wednesday of every month to enjoy dinner together. All are welcome (including those not living at Queens Court), but please RSVP below so that we have a headcount. For our August outing, we'll get sushi at Yuraku and meet in the Queens Court lobby at 5:30 PM to walk from there. Please remember to bring a form of payment. If you have any questions, want to coordinate a carpool, or… Read More »Rosslyn Dinner Club
Join Arlington Presbyterian and Our Stomping Ground for a viewing of the award-winning documentary The Reason I Jump. This 90 minute film illuminates the diverse experiences and emotions of five young people with autism including Gilliam Place residents Emma Budway & Benjamin McGann.
We’re firm believers that community extends beyond the people in our lives – it also encompasses the world we live in and our individual impact on the environment. To that end, please join us as we work together to clean up Roosevelt Island- one of D.C.’s jewels. This is a great opportunity to learn about this historical landmark, create new friendships, and protect our community. Details for attending: We will meet in front of the bridge before heading over to… Read More »Roosevelt Island Clean-up
We're not waiting until opening day to get moving at our newest Waypoint community! Join us for a monthly stroll with friends beginning at the Waypoint Apartments and heading to Fort Ward Park. All are welcome to join, but we ask that you please sign up so we know to expect you. See you there! DETAILS: Every first Saturday of the month at 10 AM Address on Google Maps can be a tad wrong. Please use 2451 Menokin Dr., Alexandria,… Read More »Waypoint Walk
Join us for a weekly virtual meet-up for adults between the age of 18-35. Each week we'll discuss a different topic such as getting out of your comfort zone or learning to work with others. All you need is yourself, a snack, and an open mind to hop online and connect with old and new friends. Meet-ups are hosted every Monday at 5:00 PM by Social Grace and registration is free - just sign up, sign on and have fun.
This week for our Social Justice Club we're reading and discussing the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie. This a first-person narrative novel from the perspective of a Native American teenager, Arnold Spirit Jr., also known as "Junior", a 14-year-old promising cartoonist. The book is about Junior's life on the Spokane Indian Reservation and his decision to go to a nearly all-white public high school away from the reservation. The graphic novel includes 65 comic illustrations that help further the… Read More »Social Justice Club
Join OSG and APAH at Gilliam Place for an afternoon of reading with the neighbors. We will meet in the lobby of Gilliam Place. Contact donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. Please RSVP below.
The Marine Corps Sunset Parade is one of Washington’s many wonderful free events during the summer and well worth doing. Their famed Silent Drill Team is a highlight, but the parade also features The Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, also known as the Commandant’s Own. It’s a great opportunity to see a world-class military ceremony and to show support for men and women in uniform. You can learn more about the event here. OSG is planning to attend meeting… Read More »Marine Corps Sunset Parade
Get your thinking caps on - it's time for trivia! Join your OSG friends as we compete for bragging rights. There will be 3 categories are Space, Broadway Musicals, and Washington D.C.. In each category, there will be 10 questions, and a bonus round per category. All are welcome, and please invite your friends to sign up as well. Register below and we'll send the Zoom link to your email.
The OSG crew is getting together to attend a free summer concert at Lubber Run Park! This Summer Concert series features free performances from a variety of genres including big band, blues, soul and orchestral music to the Lubber Run Amphitheater. Learn more about the concert series here. On August 11th, we'll enjoy the 257th Army Band, or “The Band of the Nation’s Capital." They're the official musical ambassador for the D.C. Army National Guard. Noteworthy performances include musical support… Read More »Lubber Run Park Concert: The 257th Army Band
